The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Rebellion of Duke Arya Natakusuma (part 1)
"Resign promises?
What do you mean by Ki Patih Umbara? I do not understand the words of Ki Patih just now", Patih Sindupraja stared in wonder at the warangka of the Lodaya Perdikan Land government.
"This is the story of Ki Patih Sindupraja..
Yesterday when Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono faced the soldiers of Jenggala, Gusti Pangeran came to Lodaya Palace to ask for help on Gusti Prince Arya Tangib. At that moment, Gusti Pangeran Arya Tangib was willing to extend assistance to Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono but on one condition that Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono should be willing to marry his daughter Rara Kinanti.
This is so that the two regions, the Duchy of Seloageng and the Land of Perdikan Lodaya, are connected in a familial manner. Although Gusti Empress Dewi Anggraeni was the half-sister of Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, Gusti Prince Arya Tangib saw this familial relationship less closely, but, thus Gusti Prince Arya Tangib used a request for assistance from Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono as a means to tie the rope of brotherhood even closer.
After all Gusti Prince Arya Tangib only had a daughter. Of course he also thought about the future of the Land of Perdikan Lodaya after his relics. Of course he also did not want to be careless in finding a mate for Gusti Putri Rara Kinanti. And he also saw that Gusti Prince Adipati as the only suitable candidate to be a life companion for his daughter", Patih Umbara seemed to let out a long sigh before continuing his talk while Patih Sindupraja and everyone in the place continued to listen carefully.
"At that time, Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono agreed and promised to marry Gusti Putri Rara Kinanti after the war between Panjalu and Jenggala ended in victory on the Panjalu side.
Therefore, Gusti Prince Arya Tangib sent me to collect the promise that was once said by Gusti Prince Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono.", concluded the warangka royal Lodaya Perdikan Land ending the story.
Mmmmmm..
"If that were the case, this would have already become the will of the Great God.
But as I said, Ki Patih. Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono was in Kotaraja Daha to finish something important. So I cannot decide this matter without waiting for the arrival of Gusti Prince Duke.
For a while, all of you stayed at the Duchy of Seloageng Palace while waiting for the return of Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono from Daha. What do you think of Ki Patih?"
Hearing that, Patih Umbara immediately nodded in agreement.
Upon seeing the approval of the Lodaya Palace, Patih Sindupraja immediately ordered the Naratama to deliver these great guests to the guest hall of honor. While Demung Supala was assigned to deliver the escort soldiers to Ksatrian Seloageng so that they could rest there. To the other nayakas, Patih Sindupraja ordered that they treat the guest of honor with distinction.
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"So you want to propose to Dewi Sekar Kedaton, Duke of Arya Natakusuma?", asked Prabu Jayengrana while looking at the ruler of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara immediately.
"Such is Gusti Prabu..
Huge expectations of servants to invite Dewi Sekar Kedaton so that the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram is connected in a familial manner with the Kotaraja Daha Palace", Duke Arya Natakusuma immediately respect Prabu Jayengrana after speaking. Patih Tundungwaja who participated in the meeting smiled faintly at the answer of the ruler of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara.
"I am not against your plans to connect with the Kotaraja Daha Palace in a familial manner, Duke Arya Natakusuma.
Personally, I agree with your wishes. However, the one who lives a household with you is not you not me. But my daughter Dewi Sekar Kedaton. Therefore, I will call my daughter so that we can all hear the answer to your proposal" said Prabu Jayengrana wisely.
"Gumbreg Village..
Bring Princess Dewi Sekar Kedaton to Keputren. Also Prince Panji Tejo Laksono in Keputran", Prabu Jayengrana orders Demung Gumbreg who sits beside Tumenggung Ludaka. The tall officer of the fat manned Panjalu warrior immediately rose up and worshiped the Maharaja of Panjalu.
"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu.."
Demung Gumbreg immediately inching to leave the Grand Pendopo Katang-katang Palace. Not until some time later, the high-ranking officer of Panjalu soldiers arrived at Keputran Daha after sending a message to the palace lady of Keputren Palace to call Dewi Sekar Kedaton.
In Keputran Daha, Panji Tejo Laksono was chatting with Endang Patibrata and Mapanji Jayagiri when Demung Gumbreg came. After worshiping these two young princes, Demung Gumbreg immediately sat cross-legged on the porch floor of the Panji Tejo Laksono's residence.
"What's Uncle Gumbreg? Tumben once you come here", asked Panji Tejo Laksono as soon as the tall and fat officer sat down.
"Please forgive Gusti Prince..
Servants have just been sent by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to call Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono and Gusti Putri Dewi Sekar Kedaton to Pendopo Agung. It seems that this is closely related to the proposal of Duke Arya Natakusuma to Gusti Dewi Sekar Kedaton", replied Demung Gumbreg while worshiping at the Panji Tejo Laksono.
Hearing that answer, both Panji Tejo Laksono and Mapanji Jayagiri fell silent for a moment before the two looked at each other. There was some bad news before about some unknown soldiers scattered in several places around the Kotaraja Daha region. They did not wear clothes that signified their origin, only wore ordinary clothes like commoners but looked like fully armed soldiers. And it's still a mystery to all parties as to who is leading them.
And suddenly, after the return of the Goddess Sekar Kedaton from the kidnapping by Prabu Gendarman of the Demon Kingdom Randugrowong, there is another thing that is not expected at all like this. Panji Tejo Laksono also had a bad feeling about this.
"Jayagiri Dhimas..
You'd better come with me to Pendopo Agung Palace. There is something I am thinking about .", Panji Tejo Laksono said as he turned to Mapanji Jayagiri.
"Good Kangmas.."
The two immediately rushed towards the direction of the Grand Pendopo of Katang-katang Palace followed by Demung Gumbreg. At the intersection of the palace hallway, they met the Goddess Sekar Kedaton who was walking in escorts by two palace ladies. They all headed straight towards the Great Pendopo.
Not long after, Panji Tejo Laksono, Mapanji Jayagiri and Dewi Sekar Kedaton entered the Pendopo Agung Katang-katang Palace. Two sons and one daughter of the king of Panjalu were immediately worshipped at Prabu Jayengrana and sat not far from where the king sat on his throne. As soon as they saw that they had been sitting in his place, Prabu Jayengrana immediately got up from his seat and turned towards Dewi Sekar Kedaton.
"Sekar Kedaton's..
Today I called you here because there are important things you need to know. Duke Arya Natakusuma has proposed to you", said Prabu Jayengrana as he turned his hand to Duke Arya Natakusuma who sat cross-legged next to Patih Tundungwaja. Duke Arya Natakusuma immediately respect while smiling faintly towards Dewi Sekar Kedaton who was also staring at him.
"Now I want to hear your answer on this matter. Think carefully before speaking, Sekar Kedaton..
Because your answer becomes your future. Father Prabu does not force you to accept or reject this proposal because your life is in your own hands", Prabu Jayengrana added immediately.
Dewi Sekar Kedaton was silent for a while. The forehead of a beautiful woman who is one of the many princess Prabu Jayengrana is shrinking as a sign that she is thinking hard. At that time, from the side door of the Pendopo Agung Katang-katang Palace, Second Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh came followed by her loyal embrace.
"I wouldn't have a daughter-in-law like her, Sekar Kedaton!!!"
The loud cry of Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh made everyone surprised to hear it. Everyone turned to the source of the sound. While the Duke of Arya Natakusuma immediately reddish held back the anger of feeling humiliated in front of many people.
Where is your manners?!! Do not talk about the future of Sekar Kedaton! Let him decide his own life choice!!", Prabu Jayengrana was immediately angry because of the rude attitude of the Second Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh. Despite being confused with the attitude of her husband who was angry, but Queen Ayu Galuh still did not flinch at all from her attitude.
"Sorry Kangmas Prabu..
Is it appropriate for a man who does not have a clear bloodline like him to be with our daughter? Kangmas Prabu married me too because Kangmas Prabu is the granddaughter of Kanjeng sister Eyang Prabu Airlangga. I do not want the blood of the Lokapala descendants mixed with the bloodline of commoners like him.!!", said Nararya Ayu Galuh no less loud.
"Youyou..."
Pllaaaakkkkk!!!
Auuggghhhhh!!!
Nararya Ayu Galuh immediately fell down after Prabu Jayengrana slapped her cheek hard. Everyone was surprised not to play see the attitude of the Maharaja of Panjalu. With a loud snort, Prabu Jayengrana immediately pointed towards a pair of loyal servants Nararya Ayu Galuh.
"Bring your Gusti Queen out of here..!!
Ceppaaatt..!!!!"
Two loyal servants Nararya Ayu Galuh immediately hired the Second Queen of the Kingdom of Panjalu to leave the place immediately. With a flushed face on her right cheek, Nararya Ayu Galuh staggered towards the manor of her private residence.
After Ratu Ayu Galuh left, Prabu Jayengrana immediately turned to Dewi Sekar Kedaton.
"Now answer Duke Arya Natakusuma's proposal, Sekar Kedaton..
No need to hear your mother's words anymore. You have the right to decide for yourself your future next", said Prabu Jayengrana immediately. This time the voice of the ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu was low, not as high as when he berated the queen earlier.
"I have apologized to Duke Arya Natakusuma..
Sorry I cannot accept the Duke's proposal. Not that I heard from Kanjeng Biyung Ratu, but at this time I still do not want to go home" said Dewi Sekar Kedaton in a soft voice.
Hearing the answer, Duke Arya Natakusuma who was furious with the work of Nararya Ayu Galuh was directly respected to Prabu Jayengrana.
"If this is the case, I beg Gusti Prabu", after saying so, Duke Arya Natakusuma immediately rushed to leave the place followed by Patih Tundungwaja who also looked angry.
Prabu Jayengrana immediately let out a long sigh.
"I'm sure this problem will not end well" said Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana soon. He continued to gaze towards the departure of Duke Arya Natakusuma and Patih Tundungwaja who disappeared behind the exit of the palace walls.
"What does Father Prabu mean? Ananda did not understand", said Mapanji Jayagiri immediately.
"Does this have anything to do with the presence of unknown troops around Kotaraja Daha, Kanjeng Romo Prabu?" said Panji Tejo Laksono as he looked at his father's face.
"I still can not confirm whether they are really the soldiers of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram who are prepared to become rebels or other troops who want to storm into the City of Daha?
Tejo Laksono, you don't go back to Seloageng before this is over. And you Jayagiri, help your brother to find out who the soldiers are", said the Maharaja of Panjalu immediately.
"Sendiko dawuh Kanjeng Romo Prabu", said Panji Tejo Laksono and Mapanji Jayagiri while respecting Prabu Jayengrana.
"The Back of Mapatih Warigalit..
Order all the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace to be on full alert in the face of all possibilities", orders Prabu Jayengrana.
"Good Dhimas Prabu. I will do it soon", Mapatih Warigalit immediately worshiped the Maharaja of Panjalu before rushing to resign from the Pendopo Agung Palace.
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Meanwhile, the, Duke Arya Natakusuma who was angry because he felt insulted by Queen Ayu Galuh and rejection of the proposal from Goddess Sekar Kedaton immediately rushed towards the west bank of Kotaraja Daha which is the bank of the Kapulungan River.
Once he arrived at a rental house building that became a temporary residence for Senopati Danuraja and Tumenggung Girimantra, he immediately threw his ass into a wooden chair.
Kkkkkkh!!
Once the wood table in front of him was immediately smashed into pieces. This was a sign that he was angry. Patih Tundungwaja who followed the leader's steps just growled loudly without being able to say anything else but clenched his hands tightly.
"You brash people, you people of the Cattle Palace!!
I will never forgive the humiliation you guys did today!! I will make all of you feel the consequences for underestimating me!!
Senopati Danuraja, come here you ..!!!"
Hearing the order, Senopati Danuraja who had wanted to ask about the marriage proposal to Dewi Sekar Kedaton, immediately rushed to the ruler of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram.
"Hamba Gusti Duke..
There is an order for servants?", Senopati Danuraja saluted before speaking. Duke Arya Natakusuma clenched his hands tightly in front of his chest as he said,
"Prepare your troops right now. Command them all to fight.
We fight Kotaraja Daha and Katang-katang Palace.
Tomorrow morning Daha must flood blood!!"