Crown Prince Sanggana
Salted Monkey 6: Prabu Banggarin's Order
*Pursuit of Queen Wilasin (Asin Monkey)*
The disappearance of the Queen of the Kingdom of Baturaharja soon alarmed the surroundings of the Palace and the officials.
After detaining the maids who daily served the queen, Prabu Banggarin immediately gathered a number of related officials. Among them are Mahapatih Duri Manggala, Senopati Beling Tuwak, Royal Adviser of Ranggasewa, Head of Security of Panglima Dendeng Boyo Palace, and Commander of the Queen's Guards Force.
While the Commander of Prabu Guards is only accompanying Prabu Banggarin.
For information, Prabu Banggarin has handed over the power of the Kingdom of Baturaharja to his grandson, Princess Wilasin, since five years ago. So be Princess Wilasin as a queen who is half childish character, but under the assistance of the Royal Adviser and Mahapatih Duri Manggala, and under the supervision of Prabu Banggarin.
At the Pendapa Palace, Prabu Banggarin sat on a throne usually occupied by Queen Wilasin. The officials sat in box chairs without having back rests. Their sitting position was much lower than the throne of ten steps higher.
“I don't want my only offspring to die. I order the Queen's Guards Force to conduct a search until the Queen's Gusti is found. And Senopati Beling Tuwak, send all troops to search the entire territory of Baturaharja!” the Prabu Bangarin Order.
“Good, Gusti Prabu,” said Commander Draga Beetle and Senopati Beling Tuwak obediently.
Senopati Beling Tuwak is a middle-aged man who has a body stature that is not too muscular, even a little fatty. It keeps a sideburn that connects with its sheep beard, without a whisker. He carried two weapons, a keris on his back waist and a small flute that had a tucking spot on his right arm. He was a former swordsman of the Balilitan Kingdom, who, by the power of the King of the Lesser Sanggana Kingdom, was exported to Baturaharja for the position of senopati.
“I ask Mahapatih also send a letter to all levels of leaders in all duchies, to help secure Gusti Ratu if he finds Gusti Ratu in their territory!” said Prabu Banggarin again.
“Good, Gusti Prabu,” said Mahapatih Duri Manggala.
The mahapatih is a muscular man who is half a century and seven years old. He keeps a thick mustache. Dressed in a yellow-and-gold mixed white, he had a nice keris behind his waist.
Mahapatih Duri Manggala has a history of rebellion in the kingdom. But then, he repented and got protection from the Lesser Kingdom of Sanggana. Initially Prabu Banggarin rejected Duri Manggala who previously served as senopati, but then pardoned after Prabu Dira Pratakarsa Diwana gave guarantees to Prabu Banggarin.
Such is the short story about Mahapatih Duri Manggala.
When Prabu Banggarin again took over the throne of the Kingdom of Baturaharja, the Palace did lack HR to be entrusted important positions. Some officials are recommendations from Prabu Dira.
“I still wonder, is this really an enemy in the blanket or Gusti Ratu who really wants to leave the Palace,” said Prabu Banggarin.
“If Gusti Ratu only wants to leave the Palace, I think Nyai Kisut will definitely accompany Gusti Ratu. However, it is very surprising that Nyai Kisut did not give a report to me and Commander Dendeng Boyo, unless he had indeed kidnapped Gusti Ratu,” said Draga Beetle.
“Allow me contends, Gusti Prabu,” Advisor Ranggasewa said.
Ranggasewa is an old man who is over 90 years old, but he still looks fit with a clean white face, although not as white as his hair and beard that grows neat. The old man was definitely wearing light blue clothes, at least there was still a young one on him. Her hair was curled over her head and wrapped in a golden ring.
Counselor Ranggasewa is a former old swordsman who is famous for the title of Demon Handheld Soul. He was the teacher of Empress Ginari in the Lesser Sanggana Kingdom. Only, misfortune befell him ten years ago, causing all his magic to be destroyed. However, despair was on him. After that he assembled his magic again from zero. Now, although not crowded first, at least Ranggasewa already has the magic again.
“Please, Counselor,” replied Prabu Banggarin.
Hearing the input of Ranggasewa, Prabu Banggarin mangosteen.
“I'm very sure, Gusti Ratu is in the wild. However, what I am worried about, is that there are parties hunting him. If anyone wants to hurt him, it means that the person is inside the Palace,” Prabu Banggarin said.
Bengal Banok and Draga Beetle were secretly rather shocked at his heart, when he heard the words of Prabu Banggarin.
“Whoever is that person, even if it were you, Mahapatih, I wouldn't forgive him!” hiss the prabu threatened, making the mahapatih widened faintly.
“Surely so if the servant is proven guilty, Gusti Prabu,” said Mahapatih Duri Manggala while courting respect. He felt he had to be patient if he was a suspected person, because indeed he had a history of a dark feud with Prabu Banggarin.
Hearing the prabu's signal of suspicion to Mahapatih, the Commander of Bengal Banok and Draga Beetle was slightly comforted.
“Commander Dendeng Boyo, before the disappearance of Gusti Ratu, did you not see anything suspicious in the Palace environment, especially in the kaputren area?” ask Prabu Banggarin.
“Please, Gusti, I did not get any strange or suspicious reports from the servants. All reports that go to normal servants are,” replied Dendeng Boyo.
Commander Dendeng Boyo is a tall man with a large body. He's big muscular, not big fat. He is six years younger than half a century. The large muscular body made him feel at home not in clothes. No weapons were carried. It was because his power was in both of his hands.
“Alright, I think it's enough for this meeting. Perform your respective duties. Any news about my grandson, quickly send to the Palace!” the Prabu Bangarin Order.
“Good, Gusti Prabu!” said the important officials while menjura respect deeply.
After which, they all inched back ten feet, then got up and turned away.
“I want to speak with you alone, Counselor,” said Prabu Banggarin as his hand coded to the Commander of Bengal Banok.
Without saying any more, Bengal Banok stepped away followed by some of his men. While Ranggasewa survived in the pendapa.
The guards were also ordered to go away, so that in the center of the village there were two old men.
“According to the Counselor, is it possible that Gusti Ratu left the Palace without any dangerous matter threatening him? Because, I strongly suspect my grandson went through a secret path unknown to the ladies and guards, including Nyai Kisut,” asked Prabu Banggarin.
“So far, I rate Gusti Ratu very happy to be in the Palace environment, even when facing the officials. If Gusti Ratu just went but without saying goodbye first, it is far from possible. Servants are more agreeable because there is a threat from someone,” replied Ranggasewa.
“If anyone threatens, then what is the purpose? Do you want to take the throne?” ask Prabu Banggarin again.
“We may all agree that Gusti Ratu is an easy ruler to usurp his power, because of his imperfections of mind. However, all enemies also know the risk if they succeed in seizing the throne, they will not survive because they have to face with the powerful people of Little Sanggana Kingdom. It would be a suicide if there are rebels who force to rebel. If there is a rebel, I suspect that the strong targeted is not power, but something very valuable owned by this kingdom,” said Ranggasewa.
“Something very valuable which is certainly only known by my grandson,” said Prabu Banggarin lirih. It justifies his advisor's view. (BH)