The Ancestral Country
Choosing the Wrong Opponent

The dignitaries of the Paguhan Duchy immediately prepared all the necessities for the coronation of the new Paguhan Duke.

Mpu Janabajra, Dang Acharya ring Kasaiwan Paguhan Duchy burning incense and incense in pamujan hall. Pray to Shiva for the coronation to take place tomorrow smoothly.

Brahmins are busy sprinkling holy water to ward off all evil spirits that will disturb.

Meanwhile, the women were busy preparing offerings and offerings for the event. In the palace kitchen, the ladies worked hand in hand to cultivate the buffalo meat that was newly slaughtered by the soldiers.

While in the paseban hall of Paguhan Duchy, decorated with various forms of yellow janur which signifies festive celebrations.

The Watugunung Panji went around the place of the Duke's coronation. He smiled widely at the work of the servants who deftly arranged flowers and yellow janur.

The next day, when the sun began to rise in the eastern horizon, a sacred and solemn atmosphere was created in the paseban hall of Paguhan Duchy.

Today, Lokananta is crowned ruler of Paguhan. Feelingly, Panji Watugunung dressed the Duke and Crown of gold to Lokananta.

With a full day, Lokananta sat on the throne of Duke Paguhan.

"Lokananta, please,

Now you are the Duke of Paguhan. I leave Paguhan's people to you. Love them, just like you love your family.

Don't be arrogant, don't be a jumawa.

Be loyal to Panjalu, and be devoted to Daha. Make Gandakusuma the wrong example, so that you know what is right", the wise advice of Panji Watugunung instantly makes everyone present smile widely.

Mpu Sukra was appointed Patih, while the position of Adipati's advisor was given to Mpu Janapati, brother of Mpu Janabajra.

After inaugurating the Duke of Lokananta held a large celebration party at the palace of the Duchy of Paguhan.

Various types of entertainment and food are presented at the boga gym. Outside the square, various types of food were distributed to the people of Paguhan who were less able. Everyone rejoiced to welcome the arrival of the new Duke at the palace of the Duchy of Paguhan.

The next morning, Panji Watugunung and a Daha army of 4200 soldiers left Paguhan. The Duke of Lokananta even escorted them to the limits of the Duchy.

"The Gusti Prince should stay longer in Paguhan. We will greatly lose the figure of Gusti Prince who is like a wise king of Daha", said the Duke of Paguhan, Lokananta while bowing respectfully.

"You have become the Duke of Paguhan, do not briefly bow to me.

Keep your dignity Lokananta", Panji Watugunung smiles thinly.

"Hamba obeyed the wise counsel of Gusti Prince.

Sorry I can only deliver Gusti Prince up here. Please be careful on the way back to Daha", Duke Lokananta smiled faintly as he lowered his head.

"Thank you Lokananta. I'll take my leave first. Hopefully someday we can meet again", hearing the words of Patugunung Panji, Duke of Lokananta immediately worship to Watugunung Panji.

The Daha army led by the Watugunung Panji immediately kicked their horses towards the north. The Duke of Lokananta stared at their departure until it disappeared around the corner of the road.

The Daha army continued to move quickly. After passing through Padang Setubanda, they headed to Pakuwon Banjar then turned right towards the Duchy of Lasem by walking down the road north of the Bengawan Solo river.

Towards dusk, they stopped at Pakuwon Kinanti located at the foot of Mount Damalung or also called Mount Pamrihan. At the southern end of Pakuwon Kinanti, there is a Meruabu hermitage famous for its magical hermits.

The banner of Watugunung and the Daha troops immediately received a welcome from Pakuwon Kinanti, after Lawana who was assigned by the Duke of Agnibrata to escort the Watugunung Panji to the boundary of Kalingga territory, showing a silver badge with a chrysalis to Akuwu Kinanti, Mpu Ugrasena.

In a hurry, the old man welcomed the arrival of Patugunung Panji.

"Welcome to Pakuwon Kinanti Gusti Pangeran, Ugrasena's servant saluted", said Mpu Ugrasena while worshiping.

"Stand Ki Kuwu. I thank you for giving a place to spend the night for the Daha troops", replied Watugunung politely.

"The Prince's wrestling need not be shaken. Compared to Gusti Prince's struggle, what I did was nothing", Mpu Ugrasena saluted.

That night, Panji Watugunung and his four wives rest in the guest rest ward of Pakuwon Kinanti. While the Daha warriors camped in the plaza. The atmosphere became so crowded in Pakuwon palace.

The shouting at Pakuwon Kinanti palace, provoked the attention of the citizens around the palace. They flocked to Pakuwon Kinanti palace only to see the Daha soldiers who had just exterminated Paguhan's rebels.

A young man dressed with a little mysterious makeup also approached the crowd. Dancing like a swordsman, he observed the situation in the square. After feeling enough, he inched backwards from where he headed to where he tethered his horse.

Immediately the clapping young man patted the back of his horse and the black horse darted rapidly towards the south. He's headed to a silat college on the slopes of Pamrihan mountain.

An old man dressed as a hermit was sitting cross-legged in front of the disciples when the clap-clad young man reached there.

"Where are you from Taranggana?", asked the recluse-clothed old man.

"Sorry Master, I just walked to the city of Pakuwon Kinanti to just see the crowd of the city" said the young man with a cap called Taranggana immediately.

"Hehehehe..

Then what do you see? Isn't everything the same?", said the old man with a smile.

"I saw the crowd of Guru, because I heard that the Daha troops who had just eradicated Paguhan rebels spent the night in the palace of Pakuwon Kinanti.

He said they were led by a young swordsman who was also a noble of the Daha Palace. But I think it is only exaggerated Master, there is no way a usually spoiled noble will be highly educated" Taranggana said while releasing his caping.

"You do not know the height of the sky and the depth of the Taranggana ocean..

Have you never heard of the famous Prabu Airlangga sakti mandraguna? He was nobleman and also an unrivaled swordsman in his time.

Do not judge a person by his shell alone. I, Resi Wasista, have eaten much of the salt acid of life", the wise counsel of the Master made all people bearded. But not with Taranggana, for him a nobleman is just a spoiled child who became famous for his wealth, not because of his kanuragan abilities.

As the main student of Cloud Sword College from the slopes of Mount Merbabu also called Mount Pamrihan or Mount Damalung, he felt challenged to try the noble martial ability.

So, that night he invited his younger brothers Wilapa and Satrugna to try out their kanuragan abilities against the Daha nobility who became the supreme leader of the Daha army.

After midnight, the three of them quietly went down the mountain and headed to the town of Pakuwon Kinanti. By the morning they had just tethered their horses, jumping directly over the walls of Pakuwon palace.

Ludaka, who was on guard night next to the rest hall with Gumbreg and Landung, immediately threw his secret weapon at the three men.

Singgg sringgg!!

"Wilapa, Satrugna beware!", cried Taranggana who saw Ludaka's attack. The three Cloud Sword Academy disciples instantly clumped together avoiding the attack of the secret weapon.

Ludaka immediately kicked Gumbreg's buttocks sleeping while drooling.

Bukkkkkk

Gumbreg was instantly literate as his body fell from his seat.

"What's up, what's up? Where is the thief?", said Gumbreg who woke up from his sleep.

"Your most bald.. Open your eyes, there are 3 rats looking for trouble", Ludaka glared sharply at Gumbreg.

The fat man immediately rubbed his eyes, when he saw the 3 people clapping he immediately grabbed his magic club.

"Kecoak bunting, brook,

What do you want to come here?", shouted Gumbreg while pointing his baton towards the three men in conversation.

"We just want to try out the abilities of the son of the noble who became the leader of the Daha army, there is no business with you fat pigs" Taranggana said ketus.

"What did you say? Fat pig?

How dare you insult Bekel warrior Daha.

A fierce fight soon ensued between Gumbreg, Ludaka and Landung against the three men in conversation.

Panji Watugunung who heard the noise from outside, immediately put away the hand of Goddess Naganingrum who was holding her, then put on her clothes and rushed out of her bedroom. Not forgetting he snatched the Fire Dragon Sword.

In the courtyard of the Pakuwon Kinanti retreat hall, Watugunung Panji saw Gumbreg, Ludaka and Landung were pitting three people in conversation.

The three people immediately jumped back, when they saw Panji Watugunung there.

"I'm sorry we've interrupted Gusti Prince's rest" Ludaka said in his honor.

"It's okay, Ludaka, just calm down.

What's the matter? Why are you making a fuss in the morning blind like this? And who are they?", asked Patugunung Panji immediately.

"Hamba does not know Gusti Prince, they just say they want to try the greatness of Gusti Prince", replied Ludaka while respecting.

Hmmmm

"So it seems", said Panji Watugunung while stroking his nose.

Not long after, hundreds of Daha warriors had already surrounded the place. They were about to capture the three clapping men, but the cries of Watugunung Panji immediately stopped the footsteps of the soldiers.

"Hold,

No one dared to go forward.

They just want to try science. It is not wrong to serve.

My brother, my,

Before starting, introduce your name first", Panji Watugunung turned to the three people in the conversation.

Taranggana immediately took off his caping and threw it to the ground.

"I am Taranggana, the main disciple of Cloud Sword College", Taranggana said as he drew his sword.

"Swordsman apparently,

I'm Watugunung, from Padepokan Padas Putih. Let me serve your swordplay, Brother Taranggana", Panji Watugunung then walk towards Landung and borrow Landung's sword.

They immediately put up their respective mainstay horses.

Taranggana immediately jumped into the air and went down while he grabbed his sword. The Watugunung banner immediately repelled the sabre of the Taranggana sword.

Waggk..

The famed Cloud Sword Science was agile and nimble against the Formless Sword Science unfolding fast and tensely.

Gumbreg whispered softly to Ludaka who was beside him.

"It looks like that guy picked the wrong opponent huh Lu".

Ludaka turned to Gumbreg.

"True Mbreg, challenging Gusti Prince Panji in swordsmanship is the same as looking to die" Ludaka replied with a faint smile watching the match.

Taranggana swung his sword towards the neck of the Watugunung Panji, but the Prince of Daha quickly took a step back, then slapped the sword towards the foot of Taranggana.

Wheettttt

Taranggana immediately jumped into the air avoiding the saber of the Panji Watugunung sword while swinging his sword towards his opponent's chest.

Sreeettttt

Patugunung Panji dodged the saber of Taranggana's sword, then he traversed the ground hard and then shot towards Taranggana who had just tracked the ground while sabotaging his sword.

Taranggana that wave due to the sabetage of the sword Panji Watugunung trying to fend off.

Trinjg..

But Panji Watugunung immediately sent a left hand punch towards his opponent's chest. Taranggana immediately greeted the blow with his left palm.

Blammm!!

Taranggana bounced back. Just as his body was about to hit the ground, a flash of shadow instantly caught Taranggana's injured body inside.

Apparently it was Resi Wasista. The old man immediately cut off the blood flow of Taranggana who had coughed up coughing which gave off fresh blood. Slowly Resi Wasista channeled his inner strength to Taranggana who was pale in his face.

Slowly Taranggana's face turned red. Resi Wasista was relieved. The hermit-clothed man immediately smiled and stood up then walked towards Panji Watugunung. He bowed respectfully to the prince Daha.

"Please forgive my student, young swordsman"

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