THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 166
A few days later, Lare Damar and the others had recovered as they had. After recovering from his severe injuries, Lare Damar was immediately appointed Maha Patih in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Replacing Maha Patih Son of Candrasa, who is now a king.
Lare Damar felt very proud of Maha Patih Putra Candrasa, because of her devotion for many years, now took her to a very high peak. Although Prabu Putra Candrasa was the vassal king of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. But it's still a very proud thing.
"Maha Patih Putra Candrasa deserves to be king, Kakang Prabu. He is the protege of Kakang Prabu, who has a wise nature and his person is also honest." Maha Patih Lare Damar.
"The Dimas Patih. He's a very loyal man. Never once did he deny my orders. Even he was willing to leave behind a woman who loved him, because he wanted to devote himself in this Viyagra Malela Kingdom."
"....I hope, Dimas Prabu Putra Candrasa can lead the Kingdom of Son Malela well. May he not forget and be blind, to the power I have given him."
"I am sure Kakang Prabu, that Prabu Putra Candrasa will not commit a vile attitude like other rulers. It seems too difficult for Prabu Putra Candrasa to do such a bad thing."
"Yes. But sometimes, power can blind our eyes, Dimas Patih. Not everyone can resist their desires. To be honest, almost every time bad temptations come at me."
"....But I am very grateful, because I am still able to carry out the grace given by the Almighty to me. Although I sometimes fear all the power that is within my grasp right now."
Maha Patih Lare Damar understands how Prabu Jabang Wiyagra feels. Sometimes, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra felt the fear of power that was now in his hands. The abundant wealth made his big name even bigger.
Who does not know about Prabu Jabang Wiyagra?
A mighty king, who was trying to realize his dream, to unite the land of Java. Everybody knows about that. Even people from other countries already know who Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is. Many of them admire the greatness of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra in conquering the great kingdoms in the Land of Java.
The thing that amazed them was, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra always gave his enemies a chance to change. Never had Prabu Jabang Wiyagra made a surprise attack. Even if Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does that, he certainly has a strong reason, why he did it.
Take Prabu Bawesi for example. If only Prabu Babes did not trap Prabu Putra Candrasa, maybe his kingdom still stands strong until now. Prabu Bawesi also does not have to suffer in the dungeon, the worst place to live. Even Prabu Bawesi can establish a brotherhood with Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
But because of its arrogant nature, and always want to win alone, Prabu Sulawesi must end up with suffering and misery. And so is Prabu Garan Darang. After a grueling search, now Prabu Garan Darang has been caught and can not run anymore from Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. He will be in prison forever.
All that Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does, in order to be an important learning for everyone. That power will never last forever, if its leaders are greedy. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra feels for himself how things have become so chaotic, when many leaders are only selfish.
Raising Maha Patih Putra Candrasa to be king, and Maha Patih Galangan as a companion, is one of the small examples that Prabu Jabang Wiyagra gave to everyone. Signs that Prabu Jabang Wiyagra actually never likes a showdown, no matter how small it is. He wants everyone to live in peace. In a way to unite them.
But as is well known, many people disagree with it, because they prefer to do evil, rather than to do good. The crime will destroy them one day. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra actually did not care much about the luxury that was in front of his eyes. He was more focused on the tribulations experienced by those under his control.
The proof, now most of the territory of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela has grown rapidly. Many things have been built by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra over the years. All those in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, can already feel how the real sense of security. The appearance of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra that is not too grandiose also becomes a distinctive feature in the eyes of its people.
Most kings would have used clothes coated with gold or diamonds, if they had wealth like Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. But Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is not that kind of person. He was indeed wearing very luxurious clothes, but it was only a royal honor outfit. Not Prabu Jabang Wiyagra's own favorite clothes.
Because Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not like excessive clothing. He prefers clothes that are easy to wear, and not too flashy. In fact, the robe of his greatness is very rarely used, because Prabu Jabang Wiyagra prefers to dress with honor everyday. It is much simpler to be able to blend in more closely with its people.
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra did not want his people to feel excluded because of his position as a great king. Even Prabu Jabang Wiyagra strongly forbade his people to bow down before him. If sitting together is still allowed, because sitting together is a people adab to the king, at this time.
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not want to be treated like a god. He wants to be as close to his people as possible, and also to everyone under his leadership. Because the dream of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is to unite the land of Java. Not to be a god in this Java Land. He wants to be respected, but not worshiped.
Although there was a time when Prabu Jabang Wiyagra was cruel, but he was still loved by his people. Because all his people know, if Prabu Jabang Wiyagra has been cruel, it means that Prabu Jabang Wiyagra has been patient for too long. And cruelty is the ultimate way to solve a problem.
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Maha Patih Lare Damar was given the first assignment by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra to interrogate Prabu Bawesi. Prabu Bawesi is forced to speak, and tell him where the other enemies of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra are. But it seems, the torture that Prabu Sulawesi got is still not enough to force him to open his mouth.
Until finally, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra ordered the guards to give rations of punches and kicks for Prabu Bawesi, from night until morning. Last night, Prabu Sulawesi was not allowed to sleep. He must keep his eyes open, unless he wants to be constantly beaten.
Although the situation of Prabu Bawesi is very alarming, but Prabu Jabang Wiyagra does not care anymore. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra even dropped a much harsher rule. That is, all prisoners will be pelted with horse manure every day. If they are hungry, they can eat it.