The Ancestral Country
Continuing the Delayed Task

Heavy rain poured into the city of Seloageng duchy that morning with heavy. All activities outside the house almost stopped completely.

Thunder boomed making the atmosphere even more sinister.

Patugunung Panji awoke from his sleep, as a loud rumbling sound rang out. The handsome man's face looks tired after a night of making out with Dewi Anggarawati. Dewi Anggarawati looks satisfied, her face remains beautiful even though she is still asleep.

Smile expands on the lips Panji Watugunung recalling last night's incident. Slowly Panji Watugunung lowered his head and..

Cup..

Kissing the forehead of Goddess Anggarawati. Dewi Anggarawati squirms slowly with her eyes still closed. The Watugunung banner slowly moved Anggarawati's hand which was coiled around her stomach. Then get off his quarrel bed, pick up his clothes and put on his.

The weather is so cold outside. Patugunung Panji immediately opened the door of the room and closed it back. Dewi Anggarawati is still sleeping on the bed.

When going to step towards the portico of the princess, Panji Watugunung was shocked by the presence of Dewi Srimpi who was standing outside the door of the room. Already this week, Dewi Srimpi did not wake up Patugunung Panji. Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang warned her that Dewi Srimpi gave place and time for them to make out. And the Goddess Srimpi obeyed her.

"You're just a surprise..

What are you doing this morning in front of my room?" said Panji Watugunung who was shocked by the incident.

"Sorry Denmas, I'm just standing guard here. Dare not bother Denmas. Maybe there is something in need Denmas??", Dewi Srimpi looked at the tired face of Panji Watugunung.

"Make me ginger wedang. Already this week you have not made it for me", replied Watugunung as he stepped towards the portico of Seloageng's son.

Goddess Srimpi smiled and twisted her body. With a hurry he headed towards the kitchen of Seloageng palace. Ask the cook for hot water and prepare a cup of ginger wedang with honey. Preparing face wash water with betel.

After finishing, the black-veiled girl stepped towards the princess porch where Panji Watugunung was sitting looking towards the rain that was falling down.

"Monggo Denmas, please" said Dewi Srimpi while holding out a cup of ginger honey.

"Thank you Srimpi", said Panji Watugunung with a thin smile. Dewi Srimpi nodded slowly.

After the Watugunung Panji washed his face, Dewi Srimpi brought a spoonful of warm water back to the palace kitchen. While in front of the room Panji Watugunung, Dewi Anggarawati stopped the footsteps of Dewi Srimpi.

"Where is my husband?", asked Anggarawati .

"On the front porch of Gusti Putri", replied Srimpi immediately.

Dewi Anggarawati immediately rushed to the portico, while Dewi Srimpi headed to the kitchen of the duchy palace.

Panji Watugunung who was sitting on a chair was surprised by Dewi Anggarawati who suddenly sat on her lap.

"Sir, make me surprised", Panji Watugunung pinched the left cheek of Dewi Anggarawati with a smile.

"Lha Kakang Watugunung wake me up. Play stay alone", Dewi Anggarawati sulked.

"The back isn't so, it can't bear to wake Dinda. It seems that Dinda Anggarawati is tired of kog", Panji Watugunung smiles thinly while glancing at his wife.

Anggarawati's pretty face flushed red, considering that last night to be beaten up by the Watugunung Panji almost without a fight. He could only serve all the husbands' attacks.

As the two of them were busy talking, from the back of Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang followed by Dewi Srimpi headed to the portico of the prince.

"The back of Watugunung has come out of its nest apparently", cried Ratna Pitaloka who made the Watugunung Panji and Dewi Anggarawati turned their heads.

"Dinda Pitaloka and Dinda Mayang,

What morning has come here?", asked Panji Watugunung after they were near.

"Yes disturb the affection of Datugunung kakang lah, hehehehe", seloroh Sekar Mayang greeted the smile of Goddess Anggarawati.

"It's not time to joke, though,

What exactly is Dinda?", look at the face of Panji Watugunung seriously.

"There was a report from Wanua Jambe in Pakuwon Randu area. Said the messenger, their small village is often attacked by robbers in red. This news actually came from the first day you married my brother, but Ki Saketi did not dare to report this for fear of bothering you", Ratna Pitaloka replied with a smile.

Hemmm

The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh. He understood what they meant by his subordinates acting like that.

"Later I will face Kanjeng Romo Adipati Seloageng. We can not calm down, if there is a report like this", said Panji Watugunung immediately got a nod of the head from them.

"Dinda Pitaloka's,

Find Ki Saketi immediately. Get him to face me now".

Ratna Pitaloka nodded and hurried to leave the portico of Seloageng's daughter. Dewi Srimpi and 2 ladies and gentlemen came carrying trays containing food and herbs for Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati.

Sekar Mayang chuckled amusedly at the behavior of Panji Watugunung who was forced to drink herbal medicine.

Just as they finished eating, Ratna Pitaloka and Ki Saketi reached the portico.

Dewi Srimpi and the 2 palace ladies and gentlemen immediately cleaned the utensils and passed to the kitchen.

"I'm sorry to disturb Gusti Panji, Saketi doesn't know manners" Ki Saketi said as he prayed.

"Don't be that Uncle, I've considered you my own brother".

"Thank you for the trust Gusti Panji. What made Gusti Panji call me?", Ki Saketi immediately stood up and sat cross-legged on the floor of the daughter's porch.

"What is the state of border security? Are there any recent reports of each telik password that we have installed?", asked Panji Watugunung immediately.

"Based on the report, there were mob movements in Pakuwon Randu, Kunjang, and Watugaluh. For Watugaluh, they have tried to overcome it but still not finished. Kunjang became the most frequent area because at the end of the region became the headquarters of Mount Death", a report from Ki Saketi made Panji Watugunung immediately frowned.

"It looks like the Mountain of Death is no longer forgivable.

Parman Saketi, prepare Garuda Panjalu troops.

Today I will seek permission from Kanjeng Romo Adipati.

Tomorrow we leave for Pakuwon Randu", said Patugunung Panji which immediately received Ki Saketi. After saluting Panji Watugunung, the middle-aged man retreated from the portico of Seloageng's son to the army ward.

After noon, the Watugunung Panji was already facing the Duke of Seloageng.

Tejo Sumirat slightly objected but because this is the duty and responsibility of the Watugunung Panji, he had to give up.

"Romo told you Cah Bagus, be careful in dealing with all situations. Do not forget to keep working with the Akuwu in every area you visit" said Tejo Sumirat.

"The message of Kanjeng Father Duke I will do", said Patugunung Panji.

All waited for the arrival of the Watugunung Panji, and after getting word that Tejo Sumirat allowed them all to prepare all their personal needs.

Dusk soon changed night..

The rain that had subsided, flushed back the city area of Seloageng duchy. That night the Garuda Panjalu troops continued to prepare themselves to continue their pending duties.

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That morning the atmosphere was bright, the sun was shining bright even though it was still surrounded by gray cloud clouds.

Watugunung banner accompanied by Dewi Anggarawati, 2 concubines and 1 servant rushed to the town square of Seloageng duchy. Tejo Sumirat and Nararya Candradewi stared at their son-in-law and daughter.

"We beg you to say goodbye to Kanjeng Romo, Kanjeng Ibu. Pray that our duties will be smooth", Panji Watugunung and Dewi Anggarawati pray in the follow of all Garuda Panjalu team members.

"I can only pray that your journey in carrying out the task can run smoothly" said Tejo Sumirat while smiling thinly.

After saying goodbye, Watugunung Panji immediately jumped on their horses followed by Dewi Anggarawati, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang and Dewi Srimpi. The members of the Garuda Panjalu forces followed the actions of their leader. They drove his horse fast towards Pakuwon Randu.

By midday, Garuda Panjalu troops had reached the city of Pakuwon Randu.

Mpu Kebi Akuwu Pakuwon Randu was excited to welcome them.

After a brief chat, Panji Watugunung immediately requested a report on the security of the area.

Hmmmmmm

There was a heavy snort of breath from that old man.

"Ampuni Gusti Panji's servant, Pakuwon Randu's troops were really helpless against the horde of troublemakers. We have even hired some warriors but the results are nil. These gangs are still looting in wanua wanua in our region. The merchants who passed by did not escape the robbery. Now they choose a detour, do not want to pass our pakwon because they are afraid of being robbed".

Panji Watugunung listened to Mpu Kebi's explanation carefully.

"Thank you Ki Kuwu for the report. My troops will temporarily be based in Pakuwon's. Sorry if we'll be a hassle".

"Gusti Panji need not be so courteous towards servants. According to the orders of the Duke, we will help all that we can. After all this is also for the tranquility of our pakiwon society", Mpu Kebi smiled with relief.

"According to our code, their headquarters is at the eastern end of Pakuwon, a former settlement of the citizens left behind by Gusti".

"All right, tomorrow we attack their base. If left too long, they will be more rampant", said Panji Watugunung later.

That day all members of Garuda Panjalu troops prepared themselves for the raid to the headquarters of security intruders in the area of Pakuwon Randu.

Late in the afternoon Patugunung Panji called Ratna Pitaloka. The two of them then jumped on the horse and darted quickly leaving Pakuwon Randu towards the east.

At the edge of the small forest they both stopped and tethered their horses.

"Why stop kakang?", asked Ratna Pitaloka.

"According to news from Ki Kuwu, their headquarters is in the east of this small forest Dinda Pitaloka, I want to directly spy what their headquarters looks like", Panji Watugunung smiled in response to the nod of the head from Ratna Pitaloka.

The two men immediately shot towards the tree branch towards the east of the small forest. They stopped at a shady tree on the edge of a small forest. The sky was getting darker but their eyes were still clearly seeing dozens of people in red clothes passing by in the former settlement.

"There are so many of them" whispered Ratna Pitaloka.

"At least there are 70 more people Dinda Pitaloka, in view of his clothes, they are not members of Mount Death but they are members of Alas Prohibangan", whispered Panji Watugunung.

"What's our next move?".

"We go back to Pakuwon Randu first, make the best plan. We must not be rash in our actions".

After saying so, the Watugunung Panji and Ratna Pitaloka immediately darted away from the place. Their Slender Wind Ajian made their nimble movements darting behind the trees.

When they reached the place where their horses were moored, 3 men were trying to remove the horse's mooring rope.

Ratna Pitaloka snorted in annoyance.

'Strick thief, you're looking for dead'

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