The Ancestral Country
The Daha Palace Envoy

While Panji Watugunung and Garuda Panjalu troops prepare themselves, at the Dahanapura palace, in the king's private room.

The Maharaja of Samarawijaya talked with the Patih Jayakerti and Rakryan Ranggawangsa.

"Also Gusti Prabu, the password sent by the servant has been reported that Garuda Panjalu troops who became security guards on the southern border of the Brantas River, have succeeded in suppressing the actions of hordes of security intruders in some areas. At the moment they are in Pakuwon Kunjang Gusti Prabu", Patih Jayakerti said while saluting.

"Hamba also heard the news, their leader Panji Watugunung was so liked by the people in the region that he helped Gusti. Akuwu in the suburbs, like Panji Watugunung because of his humility", said Rakryan Ranggawangsa.

"Isn't that good Uncle Ranggawangsa?", cut Sang Prabu Samarawijaya later.

"Hamba was only worried about Gusti Prabu", Rakryan Ranggawangsa stopped his speech making the King more curious.

"Worry about what uncle? Just say it quickly".

"Hamba is worried about Gusti Prabu's position", replied Rakryan Ranggawangsa.

"What do you mean by your Uncle Ranggawangsa? I don't understand more" replied Sang Prabu Samarawijaya increasingly confused.

"As a fellow descendant of Lokapala, if in order, the Watugunung Panji family is also entitled to the throne of Kahuripan Gusti. Perhaps if there was no Mahapralaya in Medang first, who became king of Kahuripan is Panji Gunungsari, not Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya's father Gusti Prabu Airlangga", Rakryan Ranggawangsa explained.

Hmmmm

The Prabu Samarawijaya let out a long sigh.

"So uncle is afraid that the Panji Gunungsari family will claim the right to the throne of Kahuripan?", asked Sang Prabu Samarawijaya.

"True Gusti Prabu, that is the basis of the concern of slaves with the popularity of Patugunung Panji among the border coastal community" answered Rakryan Ranggawangsa.

"I understand your concern Uncle, but if we stop Panji Watugunung's step is the same as digging a hole for ourselves? Aren't we currently facing a threat from Jenggala?

Meanwhile, there is no commander of the army that I consider capable of fighting other than Panji Watugunung and Rakai Manoreh from the north.

Rakai Manoreh is too grusa grusu, it's less value. The Watugunung Panji threatens because he is a descendant of Kanjeng Eyang Lokapala, but if I may choose I will choose the Watugunung Panji.

If we have young people with the potential to be able to withstand the attack of Jenggala, we should not waste that opportunity Uncle", Sang Prabu Samarawijaya looked towards the sky..

"We must bind the loyalty of Patugunung Panji without having to remove him from the level of soldiery in Panjalu's Uncle Ranggawangsa".

An idea flashed through the head of Mapatih Jayakerti. The 40-year-old man smiled.

"Gusti Prabu, I have an idea that I guarantee that even Watugunung Panji will never dare to think about doing anything to the Gusti Prabu throne" said Mapatih Jayakerti.

"What is your idea Uncle Mapatih?", asked Sang Prabu Samarawijaya immediately.

Mapatih Jayakerti immediately explained his idea. Also about the implementation of his ordinances.

The Prabu Samarawijaya and Rakryan Ranggawangsa nodded in agreement.

"Isn't this like folding two hands in one pocket of Gusti Prabu? We can solve 2 problems with one action?", asked Mapatih Jayakerti.

Samarawijaya smiled faintly.

"Your idea is good Uncle Mapatih, tomorrow send a messenger to Pakuwon Kunjang. Ask Panji Watugunung himself to face me as soon as possible", said the Prabu Samarawijaya.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu", Mapatih Jayakerti performed prayers and immediately withdrew from the King's private residence.

The Prabu Samarawijaya heaved a sigh of relief later...

**

At the Pakuwon Kunjang retreat hall, which became the temporary headquarters of Garuda Panjalu's forces, Panji Watugunung is waiting for news from the telik codi Pakuwon Kunjang, and Garuda Panjalu's forces.

As usual Dewi Anggarawati who since yesterday cooked for her husband, began arranging food in aid by Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka. While Dewi Srimpi was never far from her master, became her bodyguard as well as her loyal servant.

"Kangmbok Sekar, last night it was your turn. Later in the night you should not disturb me", said Dewi Anggarawati while pouring the soup on the favorite burning catfish Panji Watugunung..

"I already know Princess Manja, do not need you to tell me already understand", replied Sekar Mayang set the plate in the tray.

"Eleh, I can't believe your words Mayang.

Yesterday at Pakuwon Randu, you continued to stick to Watugunung's leg while that day was my ration accompanying him", said Ratna Pitaloka, who was greeted with laughter by Dewi Anggarawati and Sekar Mayang.

They're so clingy..

Ludaka has just reported at least three headquarters of the security forces.

"Where is their biggest base?", asked Patugunung Panji.

"They're northeast of pakwon. There were a hundred more Gusti who lived there.

I saw them dressed all in black with white triangular markings on their headbands" Ludaka replied.

Hmmmm

"From the Mountain of Death apparently. The telik codename report Pakuwon also added, at the northeast headquarters, the number of people is uncertain", said Panji Watugunung immediately.

"It's dangerous if we miscalculate"

"Denmas, it's time to eat" whispered Dewi Srimpi.

Panji Watugunung nodded slowly in understanding. He must immediately go to the dining table otherwise Goddess Anggarawati will nag him.

"Connected after noon. Keep monitoring, and report any developments that occur".

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Panji", Ludaka saluted and retreated from the front of the Watugunung Panji.

As soon as Ludaka moved away, Panji Watugunung and Dewi Srimpi immediately rushed to the dining table. There are different types of cuisine there. Dewi Anggarawati, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang have been waiting for the arrival of their husband with his sweet smile.

The five of them ate voraciously. Anggarawati cuisine is the best.

At noon, 3 men dressed as soldiers raided their horses towards Pakuwon Kunjang. They have passed the boundary of Pakuwon Kunjang and continue to drive their horses as fast as possible to the city of kakiwon Kunjang.

"Awhile more. After this woman, we have arrived at Pakuwon Kunjang", after saying, the middle-aged man immediately kicked his horse.

By dusk, they had reached the gates of the pakawon palace. The guard soldiers immediately saluted them as they entered Pakuwon Kunjang palace.

Panji Watugunung who was relaxing with his wife's wife inside the rest ward was startled by a pakunwon warrior.

"Please forgive Gusti's servant,

Gusti Panji Watugunung called by Gusti Akuwu Kunjang. There was a Daha palace envoy who was looking for Gusti Panji Watugunung", Pakuwon soldiers saluted.

Panji Watugunung looked at each other for a moment with Dewi Anggarawati, then said, "We will be there soon".

The Pakuwon soldier saluted the Watugunung Panji and then rushed back to the Pakuwon Kunjang paseban.

Dewi Anggarawati smiled and immediately dressed her husband in noble clothes assisted by Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka.

"My husband is very dashing", praise Dewi Anggarawati after finishing dressing her husband.

"Eh not only your husband, but also our husband" Ratna Pitaloka cut in welcome sweet smile Sekar Mayang.

Panji Watugunung only smiled faintly at the praise of his wives. Soon Panji Watugunung rushed to the Paseban Pakuwon accompanied by Dewi Srimpi.

At the Paseban Pakuwon, already waiting for a middle-aged man and his two followers and Akuwu Rakeh Kepung.

"I'm sorry to interrupt Gusti Panji's rest, I'm just running errands. Gusti Panji is Tumenggung Adiguna, one of the tumenggung sepuh in the Daha palace", said Rakeh Kepung introduced his grand guests.

"Greetings to Tumenggung Adiguna. I Panji Watugunung the head of Garuda Panjalu's troops", Panji Watugunung immediately saluted.

"Don't be so Gusti Panji, don't hesitate to me. We are both courtiers of Dahanapura Palace", cut Tumenggung Adiguna nervously.

'What happened to Kanjeng Tumenggung? Not usually he is nervous to face people', thought two soldiers escort Tumenggung Adiguna look at each other.

Yes, Tumenggung Adiguna is indeed frightened. Mapatih Jayakerti ordered him to bring the Watugunung Panji to the palace.

Because that person is a candidate for senopati Daha.

That is the order received by him.

"Sorry Uncle Tumenggung Adiguna, there is an important thing that makes uncle far away come here?", asked Panji Watugunung.

"I was sent Gusti Maharaja Samarawijaya to escort Gusti Panji Watugunung to the palace of Dahanapura. This is Gusti's newsletter", said Tumenggung Adiguna while handing a letter from the leaf lontar.

"**Panji Watugunung,

I am the Lord of Panjalu Maharaja Samarawijaya

Ordered to you

To immediately face the palace Daha**"

The Watugunung banner closed the lontar leaf sheet that was in his hands.

"I understand Uncle Tumenggung Adiguna, there are secret things that are not explained in this letter"

The old man was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that the handsome young man understood the contents of the letter so quickly.

Panji Watugunung sighed deeply before saying,

"Tomorrow morning I will go to the Daha palace"

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What exactly is the idea of Mapatih Jayakerti?

How is the story of the next journey of Watugunung Panji??

Find the answer in the next episode yes guys 😁😁😁😁

Happy reading..