The Ancestral Country
Night for Goddess Srimpi

The Watugunung banner widened its eyes. She did not expect that Goddess Srimpi would charge her promise tonight.

With a bit of confusion, Panji Watugunung scratches his head which suddenly feels itchy.

"Dreams, please,

I don't mean to break a promise, but you know we're on our way to Watugaluh.

Is it not possible after Watugunung?", said Watugunung while glancing at Dewi Srimpi.

The beautiful face of Dewi Srimpi arrived back grim. Clear tears slowly dripped from the eyes of Goddess Srimpi.

"I know Denmas Panji must have rejected me, I know Denmas Panji never liked Srimpi hyks..."

"It's not so Srimpi, though,

The problem..."

Not yet had Panji Watugunung finish his speech, Dewi Srimpi has cut his speech.

"I realized I was just a country girl. Not a noble or princess. Where do I deserve to be with Denmas Panji".

"Srimpi listen first..

Look, I promised your father. I'm not a person who likes to break promises. Even if I can't now, it's not because I'm looking at your degree.

Have I ever distinguished people by their degrees?", Watugunung looked towards Dewi Srimpi.

The black-clad girl shook her head quickly.

"Well, you know it yourself. Now you just calm down. I promise I will fulfill".

Arrive arrive..

Krietttt

The door of the room opened and Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang carrying trays filled with food went inside.

That night, because worried about the state of Dewi Srimpi, Sekar Mayang intends to accompany Dewi Srimpi. Yes, since Dewi Srimpi saved the life of Sekar Mayang, the woman felt she owed her life.

While walking in the hallway of the room, Sekar Mayang met Ratna Pitaloka who intended to visit Dewi Srimpi.

While in front of the room, the two of them heard the voice of Panji Watugunung and rushed to open the door of the room.

"What promise are you guys talking about Kakang?", Ratna Pitaloka was curious.

"Promise to make me his concubine".

Panji Watugunung has not yet said, Dewi Srimpi has stood up and spoken.

The eyes of Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang glared at the words of Dewi Srimpi.

"The back of Watugunung, is it true what he said?", asked Sekar Mayang.

The Watugunung banner let out a long sigh. After looking at Dewi Srimpi, he said,

"really,

I promised Uncle Koro I'd make Srimpi my concubine when I asked for help with the Mountain of Death. Because of that, Uncle Koro sacrificed his life so that I could take care of Srimpi".

Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang looked at each other. They were both aware, if without the help of the Koro Centipede, perhaps the raid to the Death Mountain headquarters would fail. After all, the Koro Centipede also saved the life of the Watugunung Panji. If they let Dewi Srimpi with Watugunung, it might be able to make his spirit of life return.

After taking a deep breath, Ratna Pitaloka looked towards Dewi Srimpi.

"I'll let you"

Sekar Mayang also smiled in a knot and nodded his head in agreement with Ratna Pitaloka's opinion.

Patugunung Panji could not say anything more. She was so astonished, her two concubines who were usually the loudest against other women, now instead approved of her.

"But remember Srimpi, your duty should still you run as usual.

Understand you?", said Ratna Pitaloka.

"Srimpi understands Ndoro Concubine", replied Dewi Srimpi immediately.

"From now on, you can't call me Ndoro anymore. Just call it Kangmbok Pitaloka", Ratna Pitaloka smiled sweetly.

"Thank you Ndoro Sel... eh Kangmbok Pitaloka", Dewi Srimpi smiled.

That night the four of them chuckled in Dewi Srimpi's room.

"Pitaloka City,

You better set a time for the wives. If we can not fight because we scramble to sleep with Kakang Watugunung", as well as Sekar Mayang who welcomed a small laugh from all of them.

"Yes Mayang, if the spoiled princess is understanding. That is difficult to manage the wild princess alone" said Ratna Pitaloka.

"Yes already, for tonight give it to Srimpi Kangmbok, tomorrow we meet them", Sekar Mayang immediately stood up. Dewi Srimpi who was confused, immediately asked.

"Kangmbok Mayang, where are you going?".

"Of course out of the room, tonight it's your turn Srimpi", Sekar Mayang smiled meaningfully.

Two of the Panji Watugunung's concubines immediately came out and closed the door of the room from outside. Their giggling laughter was heard as they imagined how Dewi Srimpi was that night.

From the end of the hallway, Ayu Galuh jingukan looking for Panji Watugunung. Sekar Mayang who saw it, immediately try Ratna Pitaloka.

"The troublemaker tuhh.", said Sekar Mayang while strangling his lips.

"We deal. Don't bother Srimpi", Ratna Pitaloka rushed to Ayu Galuh.

"What do you want??", Ratna Pitaloka's gaze probed.

"Where's the Panji? Kog is invisible", asked Ayu Galuh.

"There is important business with Akuwu and the soldiers, do not disturb" said Sekar Mayang as he glared at Ayu Galuh.

Guali Ayu Galuh immediately suddenly shrieked at the eyes of Sekar Mayang and Ratna Pitaloka. Although he was the highest among all the wives of Watugunung, but his canuragan science was the lowest. Storming with the two of them was the same as courting death.

"Yes, excuse me"

Ayu Galuh immediately rushed towards his resting room, while Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang chuckled amusedly at Ayu Galuh's behavior.

Patugunung Panji had laid his body on the bed. Dewi Srimpi is still standing at the edge of the bed. Cold sweat started to wet his cheeks.

"You want to stand up all night?" said Watugunung from the bed.

"Anu don't, uh yeah... ",The goddess Srimpi was nervous.

Without saying much, Panji Watugunung immediately grabbed the hand of Dewi Srimpi and pulled her onto the bed. Dewi Srimpi's body immediately hit the Watugunung Panji.

Panji Watugunung's hand immediately grabbed the girl's black veil. Slowly, Panji Watugunung kissed gently the thin lips of Dewi Srimpi.

The night was so cold, the rain at the end of the rainy season felt heavier than usual.

**

The sun briefly rose in the eastern horizon, although it was still cloudy, but the weather was quite sunny.

Warigalit and Ratri continued to pound their horses. After passing through Pakuwon Lantir, they continued to race their horses westward.

At a crossroads, they stopped. They jumped down from his horse, and asked an old man who was leading the party. It looked like a merchant company from afar.

"Sorry Kisanak, if you may know, which way to the right is to go?", asked Warigalit politely.

The old man's eyes investigated. Looks like a nice guy, an old man.

"The one to the right goes to Watugaluh, if the left to Kongjang".

"Thank you for the help of the kisanak", after saying Warigalit immediately jumped on his horse followed by Ratri.

"Where are we going Kakang?", asked Ratri.

"Watugaluh. Didn't you also hear, if the Garuda Panjalu troops headed there Ratri?", Warigalit began to pat his horse on the shoulder.

Ratri just nodded and rushed to follow the steps of Warigalit who drove his horse darting towards Pakuwon Watugaluh.

By late afternoon, Warigalit and Ratri had reached the outskirts of Pakuwon Watugaluh. While riding slowly, they enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the city.

The merchants who were busy collecting their merchandise, mixed and then tares people who want to spend the night or go home to each other.

Everything seems busy.

From a distance, a group of horsemen appeared to enter the pakunwon region. Looking at their appearance, it could be confirmed that they were a group of soldiers.

Everyone immediately pulled over, including Warigalit and Ratri.

"Isn't she the Goddess of Blue Tunjung?", murmured Warigalit who noticed the entourage.

"Why Kakang? Kakang knows the woman in blue?", asked Ratri while glancing at the beautiful woman in the middle of the troop of soldiers.

"It seems like he was a student of Wanabaya's Uncle Master, Ratri", Warigalit continued to pay attention to them.

A soldier looks to investigate Warigalit and Ratri. With a suspicious look, he stopped in front of Warigalit and Ratri.

"Hey you! Why whisper? You're not Pakuwon Watugaluh ya", hardik the soldier.

Everyone immediately looked towards Warigalit and Ratri who were hardik.

"Pardon us Ndoro Warriors. We were just travelers who happened to pass by.

Sorry to interrupt", Warigalit said politely.

"All reason. You must have had some evil intent.

Friends, surround them!", cried the soldier. Immediately dozens of soldiers rushed to besiege Warigalit and Ratri.

Hearing the storm behind, Dewi Tunjung Biru immediately turned his head. Quickly, the beautiful woman immediately jumped down from her horse.

"Wait a minute, don't play violent".

The sound of Blue Tunjung immediately stopped the movement of the soldiers who were ready to attack.

Dewi Tunjung Biru soon approached Warigalit and Ratri.

"Your face is no stranger. Say kisanak, what is your name and where are you going?", Tunjung Biru noticed the two of them.

"It's good to remember. I am Warigalit, the first student of Mpu Sakri from Padepokan Padas Putih", said Warigalit with a smile.

"You are Kakang Warigalit, Kakang Watugunung?" asked Dewi Tunjung Biru as if in disbelief.

Warigalit and Ratri smiled faintly as they nodded.

"Ah turned out to be her own brother. Forgive us, the soldiers are tense. So please forgive them", Blue Tunjung respects.

"Here you go, we want to see Watugunung. I heard the news, he's in Watugaluh", Warigalit looked curious.

"They have not reached Kakang, maybe tomorrow or the day after they arrive" replied Tunjung Biru.

As they were engrossed in conversation, a soldier shouted loudly which shocked Warigalit, Ratri and Dewi Tunjung Biru.

"There's a big group headed this way"

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