THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 269
Two days later..
After the departure of Commander Dara Gending from the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela...
"Is there any news from Commander Dara Gending and his army Mbah?" Ask Prabu Jabang Wiyagra to Mbah Kangkas.
"Hamba still hasn't heard from anyone Gusti Prabu. Maha Patih Lare Damar has also not been heard from until now."
"Hopefully nothing happened to them. Somehow, lately I feel that something is not right, with all the territory in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Especially with my loyal servants who are now being spread to various places."
"What is Gusti Prabu worried about? Even if something happens, of course Gusti Prabu will know it first, rather than everyone in this place, Gusti."
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra often felt worry in her heart. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra could not calm down if there was no news from his loyal servants. The most awaited news by Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is news from Commander Dara Gending. If he fails to do his duty, then the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela will again face a major war.
The Kingdom of Panca Colour will obviously fight much more fiercely than before.
"According to Mbah Kangkas, who now governs the government in the Kingdom of Panca Warna?"
Mbah Kangkas then lowered his head and closed his eyes. Mbah Kangkas tried to think and also do the exploration, to find out who is now the leader in the Kingdom of Panca Warna. However, not a single image entered his brain. Mbah Kangkas at a glance only saw the shadow of a woman, who he thought was too young to be a leader.
"Hamba only saw a young woman, Gusti Prabu." Babah Kasang.
"Who is Mbah Kangkas?"
"According to the servant, the woman is a student, or a protege of Queen Mekar Senggani. Which seems to have been prepared for a situation like this Gusti Prabu. I believe that the government in the Kingdom of Panca Warna has now grown stronger than ever before. It would be very dangerous for all of us Gusti Prabu."
Prabu Jabang Wiyagra felt like there was a pull of energy in both of his hands. Prabu Jabang Wiyagra could feel the power possessed by the woman. If Prabu Jabang Wiyagra can feel the strength of his enemy, it means that his enemy is not too strong from him, and of course it will be very easy for Prabu Jabang Wiyagra to face, he said, if there is another war between the Kingdom of Panca Warna and the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
"I felt like the woman Mbah Kangkas. May Commander Dara Gending and his army be fine there."
"Yes. I hope Gusti Prabu."
"Mbah Kangkas, please tell the Commander of Galang Tantra, to immediately leave for the Kingdom of Panca Warna. I want Commander Galang Tantra to check all the circumstances there. And ensure the safety of Commander Dara Gending and his troops. Tell him that Commander Galang Tantra must leave today. And try to get there before the sun goes down."
"Gusti Prabu's Egg."
Mbah Kangkas immediately rushed to the house of Commander Galang Tantra. Commander Galang Tantra has a medium-sized house, which is not far from the palace of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Seen from a distance there are some soldiers who are standing guard in front of the house of Commander Galang Tantra. As usual, they always check everyone who will enter the area of the house of Commander Galang Tantra. Including Mbah Kangkas.
"What is the need for Mbah Kangkas to come to this place?" Ask one of the soldiers.
"I got a direct order from Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. I must meet with Commander Galang Tantra immediately, right now."
One of the soldiers then went in to meet the Commander of Galang Tantra, who was relaxing in his house seat at that time.
"Izin reported to the Commander."
"What's the bodyguard?"
"Outside there is Mbah Kangkas who wants to meet with the Commander. He said he got orders from Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra."
"Let him in."
"Good Commander."
Not long after, Mbah Kangkas also entered with the escort of two bodyguards who were guarding there. After that Mbah Kangkas is welcome to sit by the Commander of Galang Tantra.
"What's the matter until Mbah Kangkas comes here?"
"I got a direct order from Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Commander Galang Tantra was ordered to leave for the Kingdom of Panca Warna. In order to make sure Commander Dara Gending and his troops are in good condition."
"Then I have to get ready first, as some of my troops are still carrying out their duties outside."
"Sorry Commander Galang Tantra. Commander Galang Tantra must go there alone. Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra had a hunch that something bad would happen to Commander Dara Gending and his troops. Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra hoped that the Commander of Galang Tantra could get to the Kingdom of Panca Warna before night."
"What is this, Mbah?"
"Come Commander. Only Prabu Jabang Wiyagra knows for sure. The servant is just doing his job. Hopefully nothing bad happens to Commander Dara Gending and his troops. But, I think Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra is right. Commander Dara Gending and his army may be in a bad state."
Either because of having an inner bond as a Commander, or because of something else, Commander Galang Tantra also feels that Commander Dara Gending and his troops are in a complicated situation. Moreover, Prabu Jabang Wiyagra ordered himself to go alone, and get there before nightfall. Something must have happened to Commander Dara Gending.
"Yes already. I will prepare now Mbah. Please give my regards to Gusti Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Please pray for me, Mbah. I hope nothing happens."
"The servant's prayer will always accompany Commander Galang Tantra."
Commander Galang Tantra finally immediately prepared to leave at that time. While Mbah Kangkas himself returned to the palace to meet Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. And the atmosphere of the palace now looks very different from usual. Once the palace was the most crowded place by the servants of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, who passed by and fro, doing their respective duties.
But now, things have changed the atmosphere in this palace. Mbah Kangkas felt the air that felt so cold around the palace of Wiyagra Malela Kingdom. Now, the Prabu Jabang Wiyagra servants spend more of their time outside the palace. Because Prabu Jabang Wiyagra had to look at his reign again, after going through various wars and battles that are very tiring.
Especially with the economy of the kingdom, which had experienced a decline due to war. Although it did not suffer such a huge loss, but still the war affected the economic situation in the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela. Added to that the construction is constantly going on. Which certainly requires considerable funds. So Prabu Jabang Wiyagra must be really smart in regulating the economy in his kingdom.