THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 335
"I do not blame you for what happened to Ratna Malangi, Maha Patih. All this is the fault of the traitors. I know how you feel. It's just, I don't want you to get too late in your grief. Ratna Malangi will be cured. And soon we'll find out who's behind this. Because the former members of the Sublime Satrio Group were just paid people."
"....At first they were also forced to commit crimes, because they were starving. Until it becomes a habit. Too bad, I haven't noticed it before. If I had realized what had happened to them, I would not have given orders to you, to seek their existence one by one. I assure you, they will all get the right reply, with what they do. Especially with Arjuna Soma, and also Suma Gara." Prabu Jabang Wiyagra said to Maha Patih Lare Damar.
Maha Patih Lare Damar is deeply saddened by what has happened. Moreover, Maha Patih Galangan and all his troops are still unconscious. They were still in a coma, because after further examination by the court healers, the wounds on their bodies were very severe. They also need a lot of extra blood. Even Mbah Kangkas to have to make a special potion. The potion could stop the bleeding rate they were experiencing, so as not to be too severe. So that they could heal faster than the court healers expected. Because ordinary medicine was not enough for those, who suffered severe injuries.
"I'm sorry Gusti Prabu. Not long ago but the palace also had to take care of the students of Padepokan Ageng Singo Negoro and Padepokan Ageng Maja Lingga, because many were victims. Now, we are also hit by another disaster. Servants really don't think out, Gusti Prabu. Why are the people who were once respected knights, now turned into a bunch of bandits." Maha Patih Lare Damar's.
"I have been king for many years, Maha Patih. In the past, when Prabu Putra Candrasa was still in your current position, he also experienced the same thing. I and Prabu Son of Candrasa have been betrayed many times, by our own troops. It was very difficult at first, and very unpleasant. But over time, we both got used to it. In a great kingdom, there will always be sly people in it." Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
"Yes Gusti Prabu. Servant just regrets that. In fact, the former members of the Satrio Luhur Group had extraordinary talents. If used for good, it will be much more useful. If only they would join Gusti Prabu, they would not have to end up being a traitor."
"Yes. You are indeed the Patih. But everyone has the right to choose their own path. They have chosen their way, to be evil. So it is with us. Power and position, often blinding the eyes. Even myself, I almost forgot the land. However, I surrendered myself again to Sang Hyang Wenang. I plead for strength, to be always strong in the face of all trials and trials."
"....Up until now, I was still able to maintain my ultimate goal. I pray every night, for the peace and well-being of all the people of the Kingdom of Wyagra Malela. However, sometimes Sang Hyang Wenang has the best path for us. What I've been through all this time, has shaped me into someone different than before. That's why I can become a great king like now."
"....I hope you can take away the good things that are in me, Maha Patih. If I do bad things, don't be afraid to remind me. Advise me, if I am doing anything wrong. We will never know what is going to happen in front of us. Everyone can change because of something. Good or bad, there must always be a tremendous amount of learning in it."
Maha Patih Lare Damar listened carefully, what Prabu Jabang Wiyagra said to him. What is now experienced by Maha Patih Lare Damar, it is all inseparable from the decision of the Almighty. Maha Patih Lare Damar must live it with patience and fortitude. The responsibility of being a Maha Patih is very heavy. But not everyone can get that overwhelming responsibility. Because a Supreme Patih is required to always be strong in front of everyone. Because if it looks weak, then the entire army will also weaken.
"I'm sure you can understand what I'm saying, Maha Patih Lare Damar. Pray to the Hyang Wenang. He will always help you. And show you His best path." Prabu Jabang Wiyagra.
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Maha Patih Lare Damar is back to see how Ratna Malangi is currently. Which was originally but it hated Ratna Malangi, now she felt very sorry for him. During his time in exile, Maha Patih Lare Damar had considered Ratna Malangi like his own birth mother. Because for decades, until he was this big, Maha Patih Lare Damar never once felt the presence of a mother. By looking at Ratna Malangi, Maha Patih Lare Damar felt like there was an inner bond with him. Because for some time, Maha Patih Lare Damar was very close to Ratna Malangi. And during that time, he has shared many stories with Ratna Malangi.
Maha Patih Lare Damar has taken care of Ratna Malangi very well. It's really like taking care of her own biological mother. The bond between the two of them is very strong. Seeing the state of Ratna Malangi who was dying, Maha Patih Lare Damar felt very sad. He looked at Ratna Malangi from a distance, in that medicine room. All but the ones there look very busy, taking care of the people who are still sick. Sometimes he looked towards Maha Patih Galangan. Maha Patih Galangan is also the same, still lying weak and helpless. Even worse than the others. Because he's still unconscious.
Ratna Malangi could still open a little of both of her eyes. He called Maha Patih Lare Damar.
"Room... Dam... Ar..."
The doctors who took care of Ratna Malangi immediately informed Maha Patih Lare Damar. Upon learning that Ratna Malangi called her name, Maha Patih Lare Damar immediately approached Ratna Malangi.
"Why Ratna? I'm right here..." Said Maha Patih Lare Damar in the ear of Ratna Malangi.
Then Ratna Malangi pulled the head of Maha Patih Lare Damar to get as close as possible to his mouth. After that, Ratna Malangi like saying something to Maha Patih Lare Damar. I don't know what it is. No one there could hear it. Only Maha Patih Lare Damar himself knows what Ratna Malangi said to him. But from the look on the face of Maha Patih Lare Damar, everyone can know, if Ratna Malangi said something that made Maha Patih Lare Damar surprised. Or even very angry. Like there is a very important thing, which makes Maha Patih Lare Damar realize something.
After a long time Ratna Malangi spoke to Maha Patih Lare Damar, unexpectedly, Ratna Malangi immediately breathed her last. Maha Patih Lare Damar was very surprised by that. Moreover, Ratna Malangi had just conveyed something to him. Which means, what was said by Ratna Malangi, can be interpreted as a final words for Maha Patih Lare Damar. It was exactly the same as what Prabu Jabang Wiyagra had said before. That, there was a time where Ratna Malangi would say a very important sentence, without Maha Patih Lare Damar knowing. Maybe this is what Prabu Jabang Wiyagra meant. Ratna Malangi will say something very important, when she will leave this world.