TIKZ [Moving To The Golden Age]
056 - DYAH

On a clear day, birds chirp in shady branches. The tables are arranged neatly on the floor and are also placed in the courtyard of bale’ ageng welcome the invited guests of the new owner.

People were very enthusiastic and had bright faces, some were flattered by the invitation and some were hoping for more. But not for a girl who still smiles but in her bead her eyes are implied dark gloom.

"I can't blame Udel. It's my destiny. Meeting my mother was enough. My brothers are here too. Next I have to do as I am." Widya stared blankly at the tea in her hand. The people who said hello have left Widya and her father.

"Ayahanda apologized for letting you in the village without proper education. Also let your mother be in the surem pavilion when sick," said Baga who sat next to Widya.

"Someone told me to let go of hate so happy is easy to come. Next act right, Dad. You counsel the great man, if it is easily influenced it will be a ruin to the father's mouth."

"Your words are right." Baga couldn't avoid his daughter's speech. If people know the household is complicated, the position will be shifted especially if it is discovered he can be influenced by one of his concubines.

The truth was that Hayan had known about it and left Baga in his position so that the old minister could be noticed up close, just waiting for time. Baga didn't realize it because he was so confident.

"Ayahanda, an edict can be given at the residence. Why should ananda go to the palace?" Widya looked straight at Baga looking at the emotions her father had stored neatly.

"Don't question His Majesty's orders, Maharaja" criticizes Baga. He also did not have the image that his master would do to his daughter. There were no women there other than the appointed ministers.

Hayan restored the dominance of the men because there were several cases that harmed the country because women ministers were often carried away. Even so he still chose quality women in terms of intelligence and mental.

The mentality of the ministers should be equal between women ministers and men ministers.

"I guess the father took the initiative." Widya heard there will be an announcement of the maharani editing today after the change of minister.

Baga knew what was happening in his residence but did not dare to question the emperor's decision which no longer showed the continuation of the edict he had handed down.

"Why did His Majesty the Emperor invite other royal representatives at an internal event like this?!" gerutu Baga looked at the foreign faces one by one.

Widya looked in disbelief. Someone licked their own spit.

While on the other side of the palace, the number two person Bhumi Maja has reached the page Bale’ Ageng. He looked seriously at his wife who asked to go to Kedaton Sedap Malam did not want to be accompanied.

"My wife is really alone to Kedaton Sedap Malam?" tanya Djahan holds Idaline's shoulder.

"Yes. I can't possibly wear a canal like this. Go, the meeting's about to start."

When the Maharaja did not release Raden Ajeng's belongings from his residence, Djahan was still positive. But today Djahan's heart is beating uncomfortably.

Dibahan dipped long tilaka, mark on Idaline forehead. It feels like it will be something very valuable. "Be careful," he said.

Idaline waved at Djahan who entered Bale' Ageng. His hair suddenly stood up and his heart felt like it was going to be dislodged when someone held his shoulder from behind.

Idaline turned her hands back preparing to attack the person who touched her.

"She relax. It's me, Indra" Indra cetus held Idaline's hand.

"Indra?" Idaline frowned gathering the people who had the name Indra in her mind. "Oh! The senses! How are you?" the question was to pull the hand Indra was holding. The teenager is getting bigger.

"I miss you." Without any cue Indra pulled Idaline into his arms.

Idaline suddenly pushed Indra's chest until the hug came off.

"I'm sorry," Indra regretted rubbing her hair awkwardly. His actions crossed the line. It is inappropriate for two opposite-sex human children without the bond to behave excessively. Satan will only laugh at seeing it.

"Yuwamentri!" call Indra's troops who are not far from them.

"Yes, remember our promise? I've survived more than five years not seeing you and trying to blend in with the villagers as well as the people passing by. My feelings for you have not changed. This feeling was so heightened that I thought I would follow you even to the ends of the world.”

"Yuwamentri!!" call his troops once more in a louder voice.

"Well, Ida. I'll talk about my sincerity. Please rest in peace. Our promise will be fulfilled!"

Idaline blinked her eyes still confused about the situation and Indra's speech.

"Thank you for waiting for me to pick everything up. I'm sorry I have to go now." Indra pinched Idaline's cheek and went to lead the army.

"ah! That promise!" idaline said. He remembered the promise made in the moonlight.

"Yuwamentri for a long time. Though we must hurry," grumbled one of his troops ruffled his waist.

Indra came before them and with some words the army dispersed.

Idaline silently watched, she wanted to talk about it seriously but Indra was very busy. He pressed his robe and entered the car. "Ke Kedaton Sedap Malam. With full force!"

Meanwhile the room turned silent as the doorman called for the arrival of the main star.

"His Majesty the Emperor entered the room!" exclaim the doorman.

"We greet His Majesty the Maharaja, may you always be given welfare and always fly like a garuda" said the ministers gathered to welcome Hayan.

"Arise" said Hayan after sitting on his throne.

"Thank you Your Majesty."

Kripala stood under the stairs and read out a list of ministers including himself.

"To Mr. Parikesit please go forward.” Kripala read the last verse.

Parikshit sat in the middle of the hall.

"As an award it has been keeping Wukir Mahendra for a long time, the name Ki Ageng Lawu is immortalized into Wukir Lawu substitute Wukir Mahendra and Parikesit son Ki Ageng Lawu has participated a lot and weighed many other things, given the position as Wiyasa di Watek Lawu located in Wukir Lawu."

"May prosperity always be in our bhumi." Parikshit received two scrolls and returned to his seat.

"To the ministers on duty is expected his ability to unify the islands under the auspices of His Majesty Maharaja Bhumi Maja."

"The islands will unite! Hail His Majesty the Emperor!"

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"

Hayan raised his hand, the guests were instantly silent. Hayan would deliver important news from his mouth straight away.

"On this happy day, I announce another happiness. To all who were present and also the kings of the representatives of the friendly kingdoms, I invite all of you to attend my wedding day with the disciple of the Great Sage who will become the Maharani Bhumi Maja in the first Kliwon of the month of Weak Apit."

Djahan and other royal representatives stood up. Although different reasons, marrying a disciple of the Great Hermit was impossible. The pair of disciples of the Great Sage must follow the footsteps of the disciple, they do not have the right to occupy one area for too long because the disciple carries out a great task just like the teacher.

"YOUR MAJESTY, DON'T JOKE!" djahan shouted, blood whirring up to his face.

People gasped at the sound of Djahan blaring. One of the royal representatives of the companions came forward and knelt down and bowed his body.

"Your Majesty, please think again! The great ascetic and his disciple belong to this island, no one can have it unless he has to walk together,” said the representative of one of the kingdoms.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We have a beautiful and intelligent princess, "the other chimpanzee kneels next to the one who has first knelt.

"Although not to notify when inviting. The place of the flush and the face is very clear" whispered Pamasi Wistara, Rakryan Kanuruh, in a low tone.

"true." Catra Yuswanto, Mahamentri i Sirkan, nods his head.

"This is our decision together. On the other hand I will let Ki Ageng Ekata Ekadanta travel on this island and go home only when he misses his family" Hayan said without asking for the opinion of the people concerned.

"It's.." The two representatives stared at each other.

There was no problem offered by the emperor. After all the second disciple was not very prominent and in Hayan's speech implied the meaning would not call Ekata except Ekata himself who came to Bhumi Maja. The chances of another kingdom being visited will be greater considering Ki Ageng will no longer be tied to his homeland.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Emperor," they said at the same time and returned to his place.

"Why should I go in when the atmosphere is tense?" luh Indra's.

"Bale' Ageng was always tense at all times," joked the knight who was guarding the door.

Among the bodyguards, soldiers, and knights, Indra was notoriously firm but kind regardless of the background of the people. Knights from other large families are also good but if near them like there is an invisible bulkhead, there is a boundary that must be maintained between the upper and lower classes.

So the men were more happy to associate with the only official descendants of the Sanjaya family than other high-ranking nobles. Their familiarity is like not knowing the barrier wall named caste.

"Oh the sign is coming" Indra said seeing Kripala's nod.

“Good luck,” says two knights doorman together.

"Yuwamentri Rakryan Tumenggung entered the room."

"Hamba, Rawindra Sanjaya, Yuwamentri Rakryan Tumenggung facing His Majesty Maharaja Bhumi Maja. May Your Majesty always fly like a garuda." Indra was gathered in the middle of the hall.

"Yuwamentri can end the war with the Wengker kingdom because of his amazing idea. From today you will be Rakryan Tumenggung. As a gift, I give you one request.” Hayan moved his eyes at Kripala.

Kripala also gave the scroll to Indra.

"May prosperity always be in our bhumi." Indra received the scroll, grasped it with both hands, kissed it, and placed it in front of the chest. "Your Majesty the Maharaja, please bless the marriage of the servant with Raden Ajeng Paramudita."

The smile on Hayan's face disappeared. His eyes were unsheathed and his body gave off a cold aura. Indra who was used to facing people like that just fell silent waiting for an answer without understanding the situation.

"It looks like Rakryan Tumenggung hasn't really thought about his gift yet," growled Hayan not to cover up his emotions.

"You know how precarious this atmosphere is, right?" whispered Baga to his daughter.

Widya was bathed in cold sweat, her pale face peeked at Hayan and Djahan who were staring at Indra's flat still calm. Widya stood up tremblingly and rested behind Indra.

Widya is still not out of thought, how can her best friend be able to survive on the side of two people who are very scary? To hell with power. Living simply and happily is Widya's dream. But now it feels like Widya can no longer dream.

"Didn't he know the situation was complicated?" whisper Wikrama Buntala, Mahamentri i Hino.

"Hamba, Widya Sipta, the eldest daughter of Baga Sapta, faces His Majesty Maharaja Bhumi Maja. May Your Majesty always fly like a garuda."

After Widya opened her mouth, in a short interval there was only silence. The djahan was holding back and people were scared. Hayan continued to stare at Widya who was so bold before letting out her voice.

"Widya Sipta has helped Queen Rajapatni a lot, for that I–"

"Not that!" cut Widya. "Bendiang the queen left the last message." He looked at Hayan without hesitation in his eyes.

"Time to wake up. Udel had already found his footing, how could I lose my nerve? Although awkward and do not know what to do, Udel accompanied me. Now that it's all back, Udel's all alone. I know the stubbornness you're trying to build" said Widya inwardly.

"It must be scary, right?" coined.

"Queen Rajapatni left a golden silk cloth embroidered alone as many as three rolls to be given to Widya Sipta who had accompanied in Kedaton Rarem," said Kripala read out a list on a separate paper.

Hayan lifted the corner of his lips. "Truly my younger brother," he murmured and then he got up and made everyone wake up from his seat.

"Widya Sipta is a student of one teacher with me, getting an angel bird as his contract animal and has proven his prowess at Sono Academy. I raise you as Dyah and I give Watek Wono also a hundred thousand gold as a gift for Dyah Widya Sipta."

The scribe wrote down every word Hayan said, then dried it and gave it to Widya.

"The minister's appointment is over. Please enjoy your party." Hayan left the room. The guests breathed a sigh of relief. The newly appointed emperor was not like only briefly in power.

More like a man who has held the reins of power all his life.

"Dyah Widya Sipta please follow His Majesty the Maharaja" said Kripala.

Widya nodded then followed Kripala calmly. Far behind them, Baga stared worriedly.

"Mr Mahapatih, we know your anger. After all you are the one who always put this land forward. Please convince Your Majesty to withdraw his words," said the person who secretly still disagreed.

The disciple of the Great Sage is the disciple of the Great Sage. It cannot be owned by one area. The disciples of the Great Sage must do good for the entire archipelago.

"You guys enjoy the party." He got up and walked to the main door. "Rakryan Tumenggung, you can get up."

"Ah. Then my request?" Indra is still faithfully waiting for the scribe who is tidying up the gold-plated papers on his desk, maybe there is a special order for his marriage to Idaline.

Djahan's jaw stiffens. He bent his forehead staring at the most obstinate disciple. "Ask him one more time" said Djahan gritting his teeth.

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© Al-Fa4 | 11 September 2021

Dyah means young. In the usual mention of the princes and princesses also in front of his name is mentioned Dyah but here the Author uses the word Dyah for the title under Raden Ajeng yaa. For Raden Ayu will be reserved for the Princess and Raden Ajeng who are married.

If the same man with Raden Ajeng is Raden Bagus later after marriage using Raden Panji. For the Prince who is married is Raden Mas Panji.

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