The Ancestral Country
The Daha Palace

Wulupaksi who slammed backwards and hit the ground violently immediately looked towards the source of the sound.

A beautiful woman with an egg-round face in white and dressed as a female warrior with green kemben stood tall before Wulupaksi.

By holding his chest tight due to the hard kick earlier, Wulupaksi immediately tried to stand upright while pointing towards the beautiful woman.

"W-who are you??

Why are you meddling in my business rancid woman?", asked Wulupaksi while grimacing withstanding the pain on his chest.

"Why did the tea man interfere?

Yes, obviously, Akang Kasep mah salaki servant, you freak" replied the beautiful woman who was none other than Dewi Naganingrum.

Indeed, when the Watugunung Panji set out to chase the assassins, Dewi Naganingrum and Ratna Pitaloka rushed to catch up, leaving Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi to treat the wound of the Maharaja of Panjalu who was seriously injured due to a knife stab from Dadung Awangga disguised as Surti, the palace ladyboy.

After hearing the words of the soldiers who had pursued Surti, they darted quickly east of the city of Daha which they thought was a place of escape for the assassins.

The moment they heard the tremendous explosion earlier, they went straight to the place of the fight and came just in time.

The Black Sword Goddess who had already butted her right hand, glanced towards her sword that had fallen to the ground.

'I must quickly take my sword, then flee from this place. Otherwise, my fate would be like Kakang Dadung Awangga', the inner Rara Wiru aka the Goddess of the Black Sword while continuing to steal a glance towards her sword.

The banner of Watugunung that had just finished off the life of the Thousand-Faced Demon, rushed towards Ratna Pitaloka. Seeing the arrival of the Watugunung Panji, Ratna Pitaloka's attention was diverted. Rara Wiru quickly rolled onto the ground and snatched her black sword.

Whhhuuugggh..

The female warrior from the Mahameru mountain slope quickly moved away from Ratna Pitaloka.

"You're still not deterred as well apparently. Quickly tell me, who told you to harm Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya?

Otherwise, I will not hesitate to take your life again", Ratna threatened Pitaloka while brandishing her Twin Moon Sword towards Rara Wiru aka the Black Sword Goddess.

Phuihh...

"While I am hurt, do you think that you can easily force me, Daha?

With this our task is done. And the Jenggala will stand tall again" the Black Sword Goddess said with a wide grin.

"Ohhh so apparently you are people from Jenggala.

I don't need to hold back any longer to take your life demonic woman" cried Ratna Pitaloka who immediately darted towards the Black Sword Goddess while swinging the Twin Moon Sword in her right hand. He's after Rara Wiru's neck.

Shreeetttth...

The Twin Moon Sword that was aiming for the woman's life, made the Black Sword Goddess immediately rotate the Black Sword in her left hand. He quickly twitched to the side, then swiftly slapped his sword into the stomach of Ratna Pitaloka.

The shocked Ratna Pitaloka, instantly repelled the sword slash using the Twin Moon Sword in his left hand.

Thrrriiinngg!!

The first concubine of Patugunung Panji immediately moved quickly to the side. The beautiful woman's feet quickly swept the footing of Rara Wiru, but the woman rushed up high avoiding the sweep of Ratna Pitaloka's legs.

Whuusssh..

The daughter of the former Duke of Bojonegoro did not waste the opportunity. With a lightning-fast motion, he leaped following the movements of the Black Sword Goddess then lent a loud kick towards the middle-aged woman's waist immediately.

Bhhuuukkkhh...

Oouuuggghhhhh!!

Rara Wiru aka the Black Sword Goddess screamed loudly. His body scratched and suckled the ground hard. Her dark blue clothes were full of dirt and grass. He tried to quickly stand up yet he had not had time to stand perfectly, a hard kick of Ratna Pitaloka's right leg which struck his left arm, making the Black Sword slip out of his hand. The sword drifted quickly to the waru tree and stuck it there.

Whhesssst..

The creppph!

Immediately the Twin Moon Sword in Ratna Pitaloka's right hand stuck to Rara Wiru's neck.

"Move just a little, break your neck old woman!", threatened Ratna Pitaloka as she glared at the helpless Rara Wiru.

"Now just say it, who told you to help the old demon?

Quickly answer!", hardik Ratna Pitaloka by pressing the Twin Moon Sword into Rara Wiru's neck.

The Thousand-Faced Demon Couple started to get scared. He glanced at Wulupaksi who was helpless under the threat of Goddess Naganingrum.

Just as he was about to decide to talk, a small black blade suddenly shot towards Rara Wiru.

Shrrriinngg

Creeppphh...

Aarrrggghhhhhhhh!!

Rara Wiru aka the Black Sword Goddess screamed loudly as the small, black blade pierced through her heart. The middle-aged woman collapsed instantly. He died with his mouth foamed. Apparently the little knife stuck in his back was a poisonous knife.

Not long after, dozens of small black knives shot rapidly towards Ratna Pitaloka, Patugunung Panji and Dewi Naganingrum.

Shrrrionnggg!!

Quickly, Panji Watugunung grabbed the bodies of his two wives quickly. He uses the knowledge of Ajian Halimun which is the teaching of Ki Buyut Permana. They were darting away from that place.

The small knife stuck in some of the trees behind the place. When the tree is hit, the tree becomes dry and emits a thin black smoke and smells bad.

"Fuck!

Who dares to support us?", cried Ratna Pitaloka as she spread her gaze. But there's nobody there.

"Teh Pitaloka, please,

The other one was ngiles atuh", cried Dewi Naganingrum who made Panji Watugunung and Ratna Pitaloka realized that the attack was entirely just a distraction to save Wulupaksi's life.

"We pursue them Kakang Watugunung", Ratna Pitaloka stared at the face of Panji Watugunung immediately.

"No need, Dinda Pitaloka.

Let's get the soldiers to bring the woman's body. The main culprit has been killed. They are clearly the Jenggala people.

We need to hurry back to Daha's palace. I was worried if something happened to Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya", said Panji Watugunung who immediately got a nod of the head from Ratna Pitaloka and Dewi Naganingrum.

The three of them immediately darted back towards the Daha palace.

Meanwhile, the helpless Wulupaksi can only resign when his body is in the pelvis by a swordsman who wears a face mask from a wooden monkey-shaped mask.

His movements were so light, like flying among the trees growing in the forest east of the city of Daha. Occasionally the swordsman looked back, making sure that Panji Watugunung and his two wives did not pursue him.

Once in safety, the warrior stopped near the small river that cut through the forest. Soon he put Wulupaksi's body under a big tree there.

"Thank you for the help, kid.

If there were no you, I might have died at the hands of the woman" Wulupaksi said, holding back pain in his chest.

"I am only carrying out the duties Gusti Prince Samarotsaha gave me, Wulupaksi..

You don't have to thank me" said the wooden masked swordsman with his heavy voice. Slowly he opened his monkey-shaped wooden mask slowly. Seeing the face of the person behind the wooden mask, Wulupaksi was surprised instead of playing.

"Purbo Waseso,

You're.. Are you still alive?", asked Wulupaksi as if he could not believe what he saw.

"Of course I'm alive. If I am dead, how could I possibly save your life Wulupaksi?", replied the wooden masked swordsman who turned out to be Purbo Waseso, Wulupaksi's younger brother from Mount Mahameru.

"But how could you still be alive?

Didn't according to the news from Gusti Samarotsaha, you were killed in Bojonegoro?", asked Wulupaksi again who was still astonished to see the arrival of his fellow students.

"Over the story, next time if there's time I'll tell you.

Now what matters is that you survived. I will channel the energy in me to treat your internal wounds" said Purbo Waseso who immediately sat cross-legged behind Wulupaksi's body. By holding his breath for a moment, his sturdy hand was immediately directed towards the back of Wulupaksi. Hot air soon penetrated into the body of Wulupaksi. Disciple Begawan Mantyasa was trying to adjust his breath and closed his eyes to set the energy in his.

Hhhuuuoooooggghhhh

Wulupaksi vomited black blood. After 2 vomits, the water on Rakryan Samarotsaha's right hand gradually improved.

Slowly, Wulupaksi opened his eyes. Now his breath was tight, already felt relieved.

I was just surprised, how did you know that I was in that place?", said Wulupaksi as he turned his body to face Purbo Waseso who set his breath after losing a lot of energy in the.

"Gusti Prince Samarotsaha ordered me to watch your movements from a distance.

All this time, I've been watching your movements. I also killed the two messengers that the inn lady sent to Daha. So they did not suspect anyone passing by around the palace.

We better get out of this place. To the east of this forest, was the town of Kadiri. The palace of the person who faced you earlier, Prince Jayengrana. He was the one who was able to finish the life of Duke Danapati and Gusti Prabu Garasakan the famous sakti mandraguna.

We cannot do anything in Kadiri city. I heard they were powerful and highly educated people", Purbo Waseso immediately stood up from his seat followed by Wulupaksi. They immediately left the place heading eastward. Disguised as commoners, they enter the town of Kadiri unnoticed by the soldiers who stand guard there. From there, they continued to move towards the North, heading towards the Matahun region.

We leave Wulupaksi and Purbo Waseso on his run to return to Jenggala.

At the Daha palace, the Watugunung Panji that had just arrived headed straight towards the King's private residence. In the room of the Prabu Samarawijaya, the Maharaja of Panjalu was lying weakly on his bed.

Two Daha court healers assisted by Dewi Srimpi and Sekar Mayang continue to work hard to save the life of the Maharaja of Panjalu.

Dewi Srimpi who just finished cleaning her hands that were exposed to the blood of Maharaja Panjalu, immediately headed towards Panji Watugunung which was outside the King's private room.

"How is Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya, Dinda Srimpi?", asked Panji Watugunung in an anxious tone.

"I've been trying so hard to help her, Prince Denmas..

But Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya was bleeding too much. His stab wound also scratched his stomach.

Furthermore, we can only pray to Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa so that Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya can heal as usual" said Dewi Srimpi while staring at the handsome face of her husband.

Mm-hmm..

The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh. At once he also remembered his second Empress, Ayu Galuh.

"Where did Kakang Warigalit, Dinda Mayang?", Panji Watugunung turned his attention to Sekar Mayang who had just finished washing his hands.

"Warigalit's back is outside the gate of this place Kakang..

I saw him there with Jarasanda and Tumenggung Adiguna", replied Sekar Mayang who made Panji Watugunung immediately stand up. Then Yuwaraja Panjalu immediately stepped out of the king's private quarters followed by his four wives. They passed by Empress Sang Maharaja Panjalu, Dyah Kirana and Consort Larasati who continued to cry as they pleased at the fate of their husband.

Outside the gate of the king's private place, the situation was so quiet even though many Nayaka praja of Daha Palace gathered there.

As soon as the Watugunung Panji appeared from behind the archway, everyone immediately respected the Watugunung Panji.

"Our devotion Gusti Prince Jayengrana" they said simultaneously.

Patugunung Panji immediately raised his right hand which made everyone return to their seats.

"Uncle Mapatih Jayakerti,

For a while uncle run the government wheel of the Kingdom of Panjalu. Order all panditas and Maharesi around the Daha palace to perform a prayer ceremony asking for the healing of Gusti Prabu Samarawijaya", said Patugunung Panji immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran" said Mapatih Jayakerti quickly. The long-bearded middle-aged man immediately worshipped at the Watugunung Panji and retreated from his seat.

"Warigalit's back, though,

Take Tumenggung Ludaka to Kadiri. Pick up Dinda Galuh and my son Jayawarsa. I want them here tomorrow. Depart now", Panji Watugunung gazed towards Senopati Warigalit. The elder brother of the Watugunung Panji immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji. Followed by Tumenggung Ludaka, Warigalit rushed out of the Daha palace towards Kadiri.

The day soon changed. News of the existence of rajapati in the Daha palace soon spread rapidly among the people of Panjalu. Many people were sad because Samarawijaya was a good king.

Ayu Galuh who had just arrived at the Daha palace, immediately rushed towards the King's private room. Mapanji Jayawarsa who is only 2 years old, handed over her care to the baby.

Inside the Maharaja's room, all the relatives of the Daha palace had gathered including Mapatih Jayakerti and Senopati Mandura.

"Father.. Father Prabu..

Bangun Romo's.. This is Galuh who came Romo" said Ayu Galuh who continued to shed tears seeing the condition of his father who was stretched weak on the bed.

Prabu Samarawijaya slowly opened his eyes. The man's face looked pale with stiff lips.

"Ngger My daughter, my,

Here Nduk.. I want you to accompany me for a moment" said the Maharaja of Panjalu weakly.

Ayu Galuh immediately approached the bed of Sang Prabu Samarawijaya. Her tears were flowing down her cheeks.

"Here you go, don't cry..

You are the future Queen of Panjalu. It's not good to be this kind of whiny. Listen well to your Father.

You have to be a wife who can support your husband. You understand?", said Prabu Samarawijaya in a voice that grew weaker. Ayu Galuh could only nod at his father's words.

"Dhimas Prince Jayengrana, come here" said the Maharaja of Panjalu slowly.

Patugunung Panji immediately approached Prabu Samarawijaya's bed.

"Listen to my last request, my,

Take care of my daughter Ayu Galuh and my granddaughter. Take care of Panjalu as you look after your family. I leave this country to you, Dhimas", said the Maharaja of Panjalu who, though weak, was heard by everyone in the room of the Prabu.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu, all orders from Gusti Prabu will be run" said Panji Watugunung immediately.

Hearing that answer, Maharaja Panjalu smiled faintly. Prabu Samarawijaya passed away that day.

The cry of Ayu Galuh instantly broke. Everyone in the Daha palace mourned the death of Prabu Samarawijaya.

That day the sky was thick, as if also sad. Heavy rain accompanied the departure of the Son of Airlangga to nirvana.

Mapatih Jayakerti respectfully immediately facing Panji Watugunung in the direction of Daha.

"Please hint Gusti Prince, please,

What's our next move?".

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