The Ancestral Country
Assistance

The morning was a little cloudy.

Near the middle of the rainy season, sometimes the weather can change in just a few moments.

Patugunung's banner stroked his chest. It still hurts. She had just changed clothes after cleaning herself.

Ayu Galuh was still asleep on her bed. The girl went wild last night and bit the chest of Panji Watugunung until it was red.

Panji Watugunung immediately rushed out of the room, there Dewi Srimpi was waiting.

With firm steps, Panji Watugunung to the resting portico of Pakuwon Kunjang. His wives were waiting for their husbands to arrive.

Sekar Mayang who did not see Ayu Galuh immediately asked.

"The daughter of the King where is Kakang? Haven't you woken up yet?".

Panji Watugunung just smiled as he shook his head.

"Huff basis spoiled, where the daughter of the nobility is always the same", hearing the word Sekar Mayang, the eyes of Dewi Anggarawati snickered sharply.

Sekar Mayang who saw the eyes of Dewi Anggarawati immediately connect his sentence.

"Except you"

Everyone laughed out loud at the words of Sekar Mayang. Then they eat with gourmand. This morning's cooking was delicious.

After eating Panji Watugunung and Dewi Srimpi immediately rushed to leave the palace Pakuwon Kunjang. Their horses they darted fast towards the North.

Ayu Galuh ran towards the front porch. His head was in a daze looking for the Watugunung Panji.

Seeing Sekar Mayang, Ayu Galuh immediately asked.

"Watugunung Panji Kangmas where? Kog is no more".

Sekar Mayang gawked away without answering. Ayu Galuh growled annoyed feeling ignored.

"Botten concubine, you dare ignore me".

"Why not? I'm more martial artsy than you, Kakang Watugunung also loves me more.

If I ignore you, then what do you want? ", replied Sekar Mayang with a rancid tone.

"You...."

Ayu Galuh growled in heart.

'Behold you'll be a rotten concubine, I'll report it to Kangmas Panji later'.

Meanwhile Panji Watugunung and Dewi Srimpi continue to drive their horses towards the Koro Centipede residence.

After passing through the small forest, they arrived at the Koro Centipede residence in between the small forest.

The gatekeeper who saw Dewi Srimpi coming immediately opened the gate and ran towards the mansion in the middle of the settlement.

"Lurah e Lurah e, there is a great guest Lurah e", cried Tolu loudly.

Mondhosio who was busy enjoying mangoes immediately turned to Tolu.

"Who's coming?".

"That Denayu Srimpi same man who used to come here lurah e", replied Tolu while pointing out.

Mondhosio immediately rushed out. Dewi Srimpi ran and hugged her father. He missed the old man. Mondhosio smiled faintly.

The banner of Watugunung tied the reins of his horse immediately stepped towards the porch of the residence of Mondhosio.

Seeing the Watugunung Panji, Mondhosio immediately let go of his daughter's embrace.

"What are you guys doing here? Don't tell me you want to return my daughter", Mondhosio swerved sharply at the Watugunung Panji.

"Dad, don't be. Denmas Panji Watugunung was very good to me", cut Dewi Srimpi defending Panji Watugunung.

"Why did you come here? Didn't I hand you over to him?", asked Mondhosio aka the Koro centipede inquiring.

"Sit down first father, has not sat already in question of sorts", Dewi Srimpi pouted.

"Hehehehe I forgot. Let's sit down first rancid boy", Mondhosio immediately invited the Watugunung Panji to sit on the chair.

"Yaku, Wuye...

Prepare food and drink for them.

Hurry...!!".

Tolu and Wuye immediately ran towards the kitchen at the back.

Hmmmm

"I came here to ask your Uncle for help", Panji Watugunung is trying as decently as possible.

"What help do you ask for? Money I don't have, what can I help you with?", cut Koro's centipede.

"Dad listen to Denmas Panji" said Dewi Srimpi while holding her father's hand.

"We intend to raid the Death Mountain headquarters at Alas Wetan. Our strength is not enough to face them. We still need additional manpower in this effort", replied Watugunung politely.

"If I don't want to?", Mondhosio answered quickly.

"No, it's okay, I can't force Uncle. But Goddess Srimpi will I stay here. I don't want him to be a victim of the battle later" Watugunung replied calmly.

Instantly the beautiful face of Goddess Srimpi became tangled. So is Mondhosio. He saw the face of Dewi Srimpi just realized that her girl was not willing to separate from Panji Watugunung.

"Sneaky ground, you're really cunning", cried Mondhosio as he pointed to the Watugunung Panji.

"I learned from you Uncle", replied Panji Watugunung triumphantly.

"Snick boy you dare use my son to suppress me.

Fine, I help you but not for free", replied Mondhosio aka the Koro Centipede indifferently.

The beautiful face of Dewi Srimpi sumringah heard her father wanted to help.

"What are the conditions? Justsaytheword. Land, house or jewelry I'll give you. Whatever you want Uncle, just to help me eradicate Death Mountain" asked Watugunung curious.

"I don't need any of that. Make Srimpi as your concubine, I will help you level the Mountain of Death with the ground" replied Mondhosio aka the Koro Centipede indifferently.

"WHATWILL...."

The banner of Watugunung and Dewi Srimpi shouted loudly.

"Dad don't be careless", cried Dewi Srimpi furious on condition of his father.

"You don't want to make Uncle's terms, I already have 4 wives. If there are more women, I can hang my wife's wife" shouted Panji Watugunung riled.

"As for you, I'm not pushy. Want ya gratefully do not want it is okay", the Koro Centipede indifferently.

Panji Watugunung immediately massaged his head which suddenly hurt.

Huft

Panji Watugunung immediately let out a long sigh.

"Okay, I accept your terms. With a note after leveling Death Mountain with the ground, only then will I do so. If you are not willing by my will, I cannot force you Uncle", replied Watugunung politely.

The Koro centipede still silently did not reply.

"Uncle's residence means we disagree. Then excuse me. Srimpi, it's good that you're here. If the soul mate, the Gods must meet us again", after saying the Watugunung Panji was about to step away.

The eyes of Goddess Srimpi glazed over. Her tears are dripping down. The Koro centipede immediately jumped holding the hand of the Watugunung Panji.

"Wait for the rancid boy. You're winning. I'll help you, but once Death Mountain is level with the ground, if you deceive me, I'll chase you to the end of hell though".

Patugunung banner smiled faintly.

"Don't worry uncle, I'm not one to break a promise".

Once finally, the Koro Centipede is willing to help Panji Watugunung's grand plan.75 followers are ready to move once the order is given. As a former member of the Death Mountain, the Koro Centipede was very familiar with the black school. He had studied with Resi Banaspati, a white figure who turned into a black group after studying false science. The Koro centipede was the younger brother of the God of Death.

After a long time Dewi Srimpi gave up longing to her father, before noon Patugunung Panji and Dewi Srimpi immediately resigned to go to the palace Pakuwon Kunjang.

Along the way, the two of them just remained silent as if they were thinking about something.

When he arrived at the palace Pakuwon Kunjang, the state of Pakuwon palace became more crowded.

It turns out that the help of Watugaluh led Bekel Setyaka has been up to 100 fully armed soldiers with selected horse.

Bekel Setyaka who had helped the Blue Scorpion headquarters raid, this time was assigned directly by Akuwu Hangga Amarta to help Panji Watugunung.

"Setyaka prayed to Gusti Pangeran Panji Watugunung" said Bekel Setyaka while kneeling in front of Patugunung Panji. He had heard from his comrade who was the messenger for Watugunung.

"Uncle Setyaka, why is that? Stand uncle. I'm still Watugunung who yesterday's uncle ate a meal" said Panji Watugunung which made Setyaka more respectful to him.

They then chatted at the resting portico of Pakuwon Kunjang.

By late afternoon, aid for Watugunung continued to arrive. Mpu Kebi of Pakuwon Randu lent 50 soldiers of his choice to be led by Bekel Prangbakat. And from the Daha palace, Tumenggung Adiguna and his 100 troops docked that afternoon. Pakuwon's mood became crowded. Akuwu Rakeh Kepung even asked for help from the Rama wanua of the Punkwon Kunjang region to send people to take care of kitchen affairs.

That night at the Paseban Pakuwon Kunjang, all the dignitaries and nobles gathered. They heard the voice of Panji Watugunung who became the supreme leader of the joint forces. Akuwu Rakeh Kepung, Tumenggung Adiguna, Ki Saketi, Bekel Setyaka, and Bekel Prangbakat listened to every word that came out of the commander's mouth.

Watugunung Panji explains about the plan and atmosphere of Mount Death according to the direction of the Koro Centipede.

"Is there a question? Please say it", said Panji Watugunung at the end of his explanation.

"Sorry Gusti Prince, when do we move" asked Bekel Setyaka.

"We're moving tomorrow as the sun's halftime rises. We can't let them go for too long" Watugunung replied firmly.

"Is the guide ready Gusti Pangeran?", asked Bekel Prangbakat from Pakuwon Randu.

"Uncle Saketi has prepared people, to be a guide in some fragments of his archery troops", Panji Watugunung is calm.

Everyone seemed relieved to hear Panji Watugunung's reply.

Once enough was felt, everyone dispersed to prepare for battle against the Mountain of Death.

Dewi Srimpi smiled thinly while looking at Panji Watugunung who walked towards the door of her room in the accompaniment of Ratna Pitaloka.

'My turn will be here soon'

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