The Ancestral Country
Night Scrambling in Wanua Cenggini
Galungwangi nodded in understanding. He had planned the escape route to Rajapura meticulously. He had also contacted one of his friends to contact the Rajapura Palace. Of course, the friend who has long settled around the Wanua Cenggini crossing pier is not suspected when crossing to the Rajapura region.
He had told Sembada to prepare a boat and hide it in the thickets on the edge of Kali Agung as a means of escape. Just waiting for a night that feels very long turning.
"Gusti Prince just calm down. I had arranged a boat through my friend.
We must be patient waiting for dark night so that we can escape the supervision of the Kalingga soldiers" Galungwangi said while respecting Suryanata.
"You are smart, Galungwangi.
It is not in vain that I have a loyal servant like you" Suryanata said while tightly blocking Galungwangi's arm. A smile was engraved on his face.
Meanwhile, Galungwangi's friend named Sembada continued to pound his horse towards the city of Rajapura Duchy.
By dusk, after taking almost half a day, Sembada arrived in the city area of Rajapura Duchy. Soon he headed to the palace of the Duchy of Rajapura.
4 Guard soldiers instantly stopped Sembada's steps by crossing his spear.
"Hi, stop!
What do you want to come here?", asked the burly soldier while looking intently at Sembada.
"Ndoro Warrior, though,
I was told to convey this to the Gusti Adipati Warasambu", replied Sembada as he held out a silver badge with an archway on the guard soldier.
The burly man was surprised not to see a silver badge with an archway in Sembada's hand. It was the official coat of arms of the Duchy of Rajapura and the one holding it was definitely a close relative of the palace.
Hurriedly the guard soldiers immediately drove Sembada into the palace of the Duchy of Rajapura. They headed straight towards the duke's private room located behind the grand paseban hall.
A stocky man with a bushy beard mixed with white gray and a thick mustache with a curved tip up appears to be sitting on his big chair. The man over 5 years old was wearing a golden circular crown with fern tendrils on his forehead. A red jewel adorned the fern tendrils. He is the Duke of Warasambu, one of the older dukes who are still leaders in the Panjalu region.
In front of him a thin man with half-snout teeth so he had to wipe his mouth with a handkerchief so that his saliva did not come out was seen sitting cross-legged calmly. The man with a thin beard and a thin coarse moustache was the warangka of Rajapura's government, Patih Harya Suman. He used to be Patih when Duke Satyaji became the ruler of Rajapura until replaced by his son Warasambu. The loyalty of an old man deserves a thumbs up.
Beside Patih Harya Suman, there were two white-haired old geezers in all-white clothes even though there were two red and blue cloths coiled around the waist which became the difference between the two. Although it looked like a hermit yet the look in the eyes of the two old geezers was extremely frightening to the person who first saw them. They are both teachers of Prince Suryanata who nicknamed Resi Tunggak and Resi Tunggul. A pair of famous brother and sister warriors but very cruel. Their name was once famous in the era of Mpu Sakri is still poor across the martial world.
The guard soldiers of the palace gate immediately worshiped the Duke of Warasambu as he spoke.
"Please forgive Gusti Duke,
The servant ushered in a man carrying a silver badge with a picture of an archway. Said he wanted to talk to Gusti Adipati".
Mmmmmm..
"Just ask him to come forward" said Adipati Warasambu while raising his right hand. The gate guard soldier retreated while worshiping, then Sembada advanced in front of Duke Warasambu.
"Who is your name, good boy?", asked Duke Warasambu immediately.
"Hamba Sembada Gusti Adipati", replied Sembada while respecting the Duke of Rajapura.
"What purpose are you here for? The soldier said you have a silver badge with a picture of the archway, is that true?", the Duke of Warasambu looked at Sembada's face.
The young man did not answer but reached into his pocket of clothes and then presented the silver badge with his hands.
Adipati Warasambu immediately stood up and took the silver badge in the hands of Warasambu. He immediately recognized the thing.
"Where did you get this thing? This is a silver badge belonging to Suryanata", said Adipati Warasambu immediately. The two old geezers looked at each other for a moment and then looked back at Sembada to listen to the young man's explanation further.
"Hamba got it from Galungwangi, a close friend of the servant in Pakuwon Jatikerta.
Galungwangi said, Gusti Adipati was asked to help Gusti Prince Suryanata who was trapped in the Cenggini woman. The Kalinga soldiers closed the border with Rajapura along the Kali Agung. All boats cannot work. According to the news, this is an order from Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to close the border to arrest Prince Suryanata", after saying so, Sembada respects the Duke of Warasambu.
Surprised everyone in the duke's private room heard Sembada's talk.
Adipati Warasambu immediately scowled his temple which arrived painfully. He loved Suryanata so much that he married her to Ayu Retnosari to raise her status. It is unexpected that he eventually became a fugitive of the Daha government.
On the one hand he loves Suryanata but on the other hand he also does not dare to oppose the policy of the Daha government which has branded Suryanata as a rebel. Adipati Warasambu is aware that the power of Rajapura will not be able to stem the onslaught of the Panjalu soldiers if they dare to rebel.
In the moment of confusion engulfed the thought of Duke Warasambu, a voice broke the silence.
"This matter is indeed heavy Gusti Adipati, but every problem must have a solution".
Adipati Warasambu immediately turned his head towards the source of the voice which was none other than Patih Harya Suman.
"What do you mean Uncle Patih? Quickly explain it to me", asked Duke Warasambu quickly. He really hopes Patih Harya Suman has his own way to overcome this strange problem.
"Hamba knows what Gusti Adipati thinks. Must be afraid to help Gusti Prince Suryanata because he was worried about the onslaught of Panjalu soldiers, right? Though I know Gusti Adipati is very dear to Prince Suryanata.
Hehehe...
Servants know how to help Prince Suryanata without Rajapura being seen involved in it" replied Patih Harya Suman as she wiped her spit water splashing out.
"Hurry and tell me how to help my student Patih Harya Suman. You don't beat around the bush" said Resi Tunggul, who can't wait for Patih Harya Suman's answer.
"Hehehehe patient Resi Tunggul..
This plan required both of Resi's willingness to act. Are the two of them ready to face the Panjalu army whatever happens without involving the Rajapura side?", asked Patih Harya Suman with a faint smile.
"I'm not afraid of those krocoes from Panjalu. Even if Jayengrana himself intervenes, my Brother Gada is ready to break his head", replied Resi Tunggul in a fiery tone of voice.
"I am also ready to help my disciple Suryanata even with a life bet.
Rajapura does not need to be involved if it only penetrates the defense of Kalingga soldiers, I am still able to", said Resi Tunggak with a loud snort.
"The problem is not that simple, Resi is both hehehehe..
In an attempt to besiege Prince Suryanata, surely the number of troops led was not only dozens. But surely hundreds of soldiers were deployed. Therefore, I will ask the help of Mount Agung Padepokan to help the two of Resi.
The rescue of Prince Suryanata must succeed, Resi hehehe" Patih Harya Suman said with a sly smile.
"Good, okay,
Even though I don't like that old pretentious guy, for Suryanata's sake I'm willing to give up for a while" said Resi Tunggul while grunting coldly. The old man referred to by Resi Tunggul is Wisastra who nicknamed the Swordsman of the Thousand Swords from Mount Agung. Although the same age with Resi Tunggul, but they can never defeat each other in several meetings.
Adipati Warasambu smiled happily at the words of Resi Tunggul. There is at least hope of saving Suryanata's life without sacrificing the Duchy of Rajapura from the attack of Panjalu's forces. In the name of the affection of a father, Adipati Warasambu will try all means to make Suryanata safe.
At that time the two old Sages were pounding their horses each heading south on the border of Rajapura and Kalingga. Precisely towards the crossing pier that connects to Wanua Cenggini.
Meanwhile, Patih Harya Suman sent a Bekel Warrior from Kepatihan to contact the leader of Mount Agung Padepokan for help. Wisastra was once indebted to Harya Suman and promised to do whatever he could to repay the good he received.
When arriving at Padepokan Gunung Agung, Bekel Warrior Rajapura was immediately accepted by Wisastra. As soon as reading the letter written by Patih Harya Suman, Wisastra immediately understood. The task given by Harya Suman was a suicide task.
But when he saw the 3 chests containing hundreds of gold pieces, Wisastra's eyes immediately sparkled. At least his son and wife will live a good life even though they have to be paid with their own lives.
Together with more than 100 children of Padepokan Gunung Agung, Wisastra moved towards the pier crossing opposite Wanua Cenggini.
They met with a pair of Death Swordsman who is the nickname Resi Tunggul and Resi Tunggak when young in a house located near the pier crossing.
This old sok jago is apparently still alive too. I think it has been mampus in eating worms" said Resi Tunggul when he saw the arrival of Wisastra.
"Hooooooo's...
Resi did not know himself apparently also took part in this task apparently. If you know you will participate, I will not accept the orders of Gusti Patih Harya Suman", reply Wisastra quickly.
"Close your mouth Wisastra..
We must all unite to free Prince Suryanata from the siege of the Panjalu warriors. If it is finished, then we can complain about the science of magic if you want" said Resi Tunggak while grunting loudly.
Hearing that remark Wisastra instantly fell silent. If only against the Stumped Rishis, he would not be troubled but if the Pair of Death Swordsmen joined, it could be ensured that he would lose.
Dusk slowly began to disappear and then replaced by a dark night.
At the Lurah Suro residence, the selected Panjalu soldiers led by Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung were on standby. Hundreds of torches made from dried coconut leaves have been prepared. That night they will ambush Prince Suryanata who must have come out of his hiding place to cross Kali Agung to Rajapura.
While the 100 soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan who patrol along the edge of Kali Agung continue to monitor every movement around Wanua Cenggini and Wanua Kerta which has a pedestrian pier. The soldiers of Pakuwon Sambang also prepared at the border of Pakuwon Sambang and Gedangan to keep Suryanata from escaping to the North.
From a hideout on the edge of the small forest east of Wanua Cenggini, Suryanata and Galungwangi along with three of his personal bodyguards move slowly between the darkness of the night. Just relying on the sharpness of the eyes and the moonlight approaching the full moon, they walked down the road leading to Wanua Cenggini. A pair of eyes watched their movements.
The night crept slowly like keluwing who climbed a tree rowu uprooted beside the pier crossing, felt gripping for all interested people around Wanua Cenggini.
From across Kali Agung, dozens of canoes and small boats slowly moved towards Wanua Cenggini. They moved without torches to remove traces so as not to be caught by the soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan who continued to patrol along the river path. There are dozens of torches milling the sign there are many soldiers on the edge of the crossing pier.
The students of Padepokan Gunung Agung slowly docked to the dock. With barely a sound, they began to arrive one by one towards Wanua Cenggini.
Even so with Resi Tunggul and Resi Tunggak, their bodies once snapped high into the air and landed on the roof of a tall building next to the pier with lightness. The science of lightening their bodies is indeed high.
The sizzling wisastra was annoyed at the show-off action of the two old men. While gesturing to his students, Wisastra darted to the crossing dock after stomping on the small sampan on board.
Now with a number of about 120 people, the children of Padepokan Gunung Agung students moved quickly towards the soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan who patrolled.
While sneaking around, they approached the soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan who were careless.
A soldier Pakuwon Gedangan who was sitting on a wooden trunk directly in his mouth by the pupil of Padepokan Gunung Agung. He quickly slit the throat of the ill-fated soldier Pakuwon Gedangan.
Shhrreeettthhh...
Mppphhhfff!!!!
After making sure his opponent was dead, he dragged him into the undergrowth to remove any traces.
One by one the soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan were finished with no voice.
Panji Watugunung who had already known the arrival of the disciples of Padepokan Gunung Agung also 3 high-scientists immediately nudged the arms of Cempluk Rara Sunti and Dewi Srimpi who were beside him.
Apparently the two wives of Panji Watugunung was also just a sleeping temple to eliminate the suspicion of two people who just landed on the roof of Ki Ranu's inn. Slowly the two of them grabbed their respective weapons after seeing the hand signal from the Watugunung Panji. Then the two of them prepared to fight.
Hooooooaaahhhmmm...
"There were two rats perched on top of my room. I have to get rid of it" said Panji Watugunung who immediately smashed his red right hand lit like a fire towards the roof of Ki Ranu inn building.
Whhhuuugggh...
Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
The roof on the bed of Panji Watugunung and his two wives were instantly destroyed. The two sepuh sages briefly exerted strength in his even though they bounced from where they stood and fell on the ground violently.
The massive explosion immediately shocked everyone at the site until Pakuwon Gedangan soldiers realized that their comrade had been killed.
The commotion immediately became a fight between the soldiers of Pakuwon Gedangan with the students of Padepokan Gunung Agung.
Resi Tunggul and Resi Tunggak immediately rose from the place of fall. With a huff they wiped the blood that came out from the corner of his lips.
"Sat!
How dare to support us. Get out you bastard!", cried Resi Tunggul loudly.
Panji Watugunung and his two wives slowly came out of the door of the inn Ki Ranu then walked closer to Resi Tunggul and Resi Tunggak.
"Hooooooohh..
So you two rats that perched on the roof of my room?"
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