THE BLOOD OF JAVA
BLOOD OF JAVA: Episode 23
After the Supreme Master left the Kingdom of Batih Reksa, Prabu Sura Kalana and the courtiers began to discuss what decision they would choose. Because their choice will determine how their fate is ahead.
Prabu Sura Kalana did not want to have to fight with the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela which has now turned into a large kingdom, because it has successfully taken over the Kingdom Reksa Pati. But on the other hand he is also unlikely if he has to fight with his own money, namely Prabu Suta Rawaja.
The choice given by the Supreme Master is really a very difficult choice. He was upset and no longer knew what to do. The options are only two, fight his own money, or fight Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
If he chooses to fight his own money, then he will join the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. If he chooses to fight Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, then he is not only faced with the two most ferocious warlords in the kingdom, but he is also faced with the Supreme Master.
Because the Supreme Master has said clearly, he will help Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“I need all of you to vote, which ones to be friends with, and which ones to be opponents with. Remember, every decision we make will decide our fate.” Prabu Sura Kalana said to his servants.
The palace attendants were also at a loss as to what to say. Because Prabu Suta Rawaja and Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, both are equally important, and equally influential for them. Make a wrong decision, then they all end. Their fate could be the same as the Kingdom of Reksa Pati which has now been taken over by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
“Please, Gusti Prabu, this decision is a very difficult one. A little wrong, not only the life of the stakes, but also this great empire. I think it would be nice for Gusti Prabu himself to give a decision. And we will faithfully follow every decision Gusti Prabu chooses.” Maha Patih Kumbandha.
“That's why I asked for your opinion. Because I don't want to take any wrong steps. If we get it wrong, we all get destroyed. Both sides are equally strong, and equally dangerous. If I choose to fight Uwa Prabu Suta Rawaja, it means I fight my own family.”
“.......And if I choose to fight against the Viyagra Malela Kingdom, I will not only fight my fellow students. But I also fought the Supreme Master. Our parents all.”
Hearing the words of the Prabu, all of them in the room grew more and more confused. They no longer know what to say. All choices trap them. A clear dead end would kill them.
“Please forgive Gusti Prabu, I have permission to speak.” Said one of Patih.
“Please Patihku.”
“According to the servant, the dispute with his own family must have been ended. Gusti Prabu is a great king, it is not good if until the war between families is hereditary to the posterity Gusti Prabu himself.”
“What do you mean Patih?”
“.....Gusti Prabu Suta Rawaja had great services to the Kingdom of Batih Reksa, until this kingdom became a big kingdom as it is now.” Said The Patih.
Prabu Sura Kalana nodded her head in a sign that she seemed to agree with her Patih opinion. But then, Maha Patih Kumbandha again spoke up, and broke the argument of the Patih, with a reminder of the events of several years ago.
It is the Supreme Master who has great merit, because he saved Prabu Sura Kalana. And who built the Kingdom of Batih Reksa is not Prabu Suta Rawaja, but people who care for Prabu Sura Kalana.
Prabu Suta Rawaja did not even make any effort to save his nephew. Even as long as the Kingdom of Batih Reksa stood, Prabu Suta Rawaja only made three visits. That too with a very long time vulnerable.
His contribution is just a few gold bongkah which amount is nothing compared to the sacrifice of the Supreme Master who has saved the life of Prabu Sura Kalana.
The opinion was clearly immediately resuscitated Prabu Sura Kalana. Prabu Sura Kalana also remembered that Prabu Suta Rawaja had said that he was disappointed because Prabu Sura Kalana killed his own father.
Even the foolish soldier knew that the one who killed Prabu Jaya Digdaya was Gabah Lanang. Because only Gabah Lanang knows for sure what the weaknesses of Prabu Jaya Digdaya.
Prabu Suta Rawaja can be said to only find safe. He also did not investigate the murder of Prabu Jaya Digdaya. He dropped the charges against Prabu Sura Kalana, like the others. There was not the slightest effort from Prabu Suta Rawaja to defend his nephew who was not supported by anyone at that time.
And after the Mutual Pati Kingdom stood up, he gave the golden chunk as a sign of apology. It was clearly not comparable to what he had done to Prabu Sura Kalana.
“Yes! You are indeed the Patih. I was exiled once. Antagonised. Allowed to suffer in prison. Even I was treated like an animal!” Prabu Sura Kalana said in an angry tone because he remembered the events in the past that were very painful.
Prabu Sura Kalana also stood up and gave a decision in front of everyone, and he firmly said, that he would fight his own money. And joined Prabu Suta Rawaja.
“I! Prabu Sura Kalana has decided! I swear allegiance to the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela led by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra! And I am happy! Will fight my own uwaku!” Prabu Sura Kalana said firmly.
Everyone in the room cheered happily, because Prabu Sura Kalana finally gave the right decision. There was only one person who was unhappy with the decision, namely the Patih.
Without anyone knowing, he is a henchman and spy who has long been sent by Prabu Suta Rawaja to oversee the movements of Prabu Sura Kalana.