THE BLOOD OF JAVA
BLOOD OF THE LAND OF JAVA: EPISODE 322
In that quiet time, Queen Mekar Senggani began to get into trouble in her little palace. Queen Mekar Senggani received a report from one of the members of the forces of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela, if there is a group of bandits who attacked the townspeople. They plundered the food supplies owned by the citizens in the city. I don't know who the leader of the bandit group is. They are willing to do anything to get food.
But Queen Mekar Senggani still did not want to give any reaction to the event. He wanted to know in advance how the development of the rebel groups that exist in the entire area of the Kingdom of Panca Warna. Because if the Queen Mekar Senggani makes a move right now, there will be even greater problems. The attacks carried out by the pandis were only a lure for Queen Mekar Senggani. So that he would mobilize his troops.
And if that happens, then Queen Mekar Senggani has entered into their trap. Especially since Queen Mekar Senggani joined Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, many people of the Kingdom of Panca Warna do not agree with it. They still consider Prabu Jabang Wiyagra as their great enemy. They have to fight, and they have to destroy. Without them knowing, if the Queen Mekar Senggani did not like it at all.
"I will not submit to my own people. Unless they are saints and wise men. As for these rebel groups, they are just people who are paid and forced to commit crimes. Because they have no job at all. Rather than me having to obey their will, I would rather finish them off. Even if they are my own people." Said Queen Mekar Senggani to all her servants who were there.
Commander Lara Kencana also supported the decision given by Queen Mekar Senggani. It is known, the rebel groups have been funded by Patri Asih and its loyal followers. The goal is to separate the union between Prabu Jabang Wiyagra and Queen Mekar Senggani. Because it can endanger the position of Patri Asih and his group, which is now spread, almost all over Java. Each of them has a different task.
However most of them were to create unrest in the territory of the Wiyagra Kingdom of Malela. The Asih Patriarch still had a great supply of gold. He even rebuilt his headquarters, which was deep in the jungle. To reach the place, it takes days, if on foot. Because no horse can pass through the place. Patri Asih is also very strict in guarding its territory. He did not want it until the forces of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela came to this place.
The forest was the only safest place for him, so as not to constantly be in pursuit of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra and his troops. And after knowing that Queen Mekar Senggani also joined Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, Intan Senggani increasingly panicked. He was confused as to what means to deal with the two of them. Because now the Asih Patriarch's forces are still not enough to fight Queen Mekar Senggani and Prabu Jabang Wiyagra, who number in the thousands.
Even so, Patri Asih still trying to reduce the strength of the forces of Queen Mekar Senggani and Prabu Jabang Wiyagra troops. By inciting all people of the Kingdom of Panca Warna who if still provide support to Queen Mekar Senggani. He also provided aid and weapons to the rebel forces. So that they are more fluent in attacking. Especially with the former palace officials of the Kingdom of Panca Warna, who wanted to rule.
Patri Asih offered them many things. So they are all tempted and receive various offers that Patri Asih gave. But it's not all for free. There is a price they still have to pay. The rebels had to support the movement by Patri Asih and his followers. Patri Asih wants the rebel groups to attack around the border area of the Kingdom of Panca Warna which is heavily guarded by the forces of the Kingdom of Wiyagra Malela.
Their main goal is to destroy the agricultural land owned by the people. Especially with rice plants. Because if the residents fail to harvest, then they can only rely on assistance from Prabu Jabang Wiyagra only. Queen Mekar Senggani is not very sad after they find out, if they will fail the harvest. Plus now the problem of hunger in the Kingdom of Panca Warna is still not finished. Queen Mekar Senggani is still trying to restore the situation as before.
Queen Mekar Senggani already knew, if the funding of the rebel groups is Patri Asih and his followers, the actual number of them is not much. And it is not comparable to the number of troops owned by Queen Mekar Senggani. However, Patri Asih is a smart person in setting strategy. He is good at influencing people's thinking. Especially now that so many people are starving. Hungry people are very impressionable. And willing to do anything, for the sake of being able to fill their stomach with food.
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In his hiding place, Patri Asih and his followers were planning something. Patri Asih wants to invite Intan Senggani to join him. Now Intan Senggani is not far from his current hiding place. Patri Asih wants Intan Senggani to tell what is the weakness of Queen Mekar Senggani. By knowing the weakness of Queen Mekar Senggani, it will be easier for Patri Asih to defeat him. If successful, then he only needs to take over the power of Queen Mekar Senggani in the Kingdom of Panca Warna. And will clear all the rebel groups.
The rebel group that has been helping him is only used for his own interests. The Asih Patriarch did not really want to help them. Because it's not just a personal matter. But Patri Asih if you want to get the throne of the Kingdom of Panca Warna completely. She also wanted to be a queen. The Asih Patriarch was unwilling to constantly live in hiding. He wants to develop, and can flap his wings throughout the entire universe of Tanah Java. Even if he had to sacrifice everything, the Asih Patriarch did not care.
Unbeknownst to his followers, Patri Asih also plans to sacrifice his own followers, in order to gain a higher knowledge of magic. He wants to face Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. And can balance his power. Or even, his strength could exceed the strength of Prabu Jabang Wiyagra. Those foolish loyal followers, did not know that at all. They still believed that the Asih Patriarch would give a reward for their sacrifice all along, if the Asih Patriarch managed to achieve his goal.
"I'll give you something more, than what you expect. As long as you're willing to help me, in everything I do." That is what Patri Asih said to his followers.
That sentence is just a sedative. So that his followers do not turn away from him. And stay faithful forever. The Asih Patriarch also has his own demons. Which has given intelligence to him. But there is one thing that Patri Asih never got, that is he never asked the devil for wisdom. Because the conditions given by the devil are very heavy. The devil wants the fall of the people in black. And of course, those people were the followers of the Asih Patriarch himself. Because only they have embraced black magic.
But seeing that the situation was like now, Patri Asih no longer cared about his followers. The Asih Patriarch will sacrifice them at the right time. Without him thinking about how their fate would be. In fact, they are people who are loyal to the Asih Patriarch. The proof, until now they still survive with him, and support all the movements he did. They were completely obedient under the orders of the Asih Patriarch. But the Asih Patri who had darkened his eyes, no longer cared about it. Most importantly for him, he could achieve his goal of becoming a ruler.