Flying Umbrella Swordsman

The Prabu Satyaguna Dilemma

Knowing the existence of the headquarters of Commander Cakravarman who was in Wanagiri, Tarumanagara sent a core army from the vassal kingdoms of the western region such as Ujung kulon, Sabhara, Salakanagara, Agrabinta and Legon. However, the cipher of the rebel plotters knew of this plan. So that by the time the core troops came, Commander Cakravarman and his followers had left the headquarters.

Commander Cakravarman left for Cupunagara. The reason for Cupunagara is of course because Prabu Satyaguna who became king there was his father-in-law. The Cakravarman vassal army established a base in the forests of the Cupunagara region. While the Commander and some of his confidants are in the palace to ask for help and support of the in-laws. Because until now the kingdom of Cupunagara has not determined the attitude. Does it support the son-in-law or remain in Tarumanagara's favor?

The day after the arrival of the Cakravarman troops, Adijaya's entourage with his master and teacher also arrived at the Cupunagara palace. Ki Brajaseti who is a friend of Prabu Satyaguna is allowed to wait in the room that has been provided.

While Cakravarman was chatting with his wife. Prabu Satyaguna met two of his son-in-law's confidants in the fitting room.

"The Commander-in-Chief plans to establish a rival kingdom that will certainly be supported by half of Tarumanagara's territory" explained Dewaraja who served as deputy commander of Tarumanagara's army but supported Cakravarman's move.

"Where is this place, Lord Dewaraja?" ask Prabu Satyaguna.

"Of course here," the answer is Hastabahu, the leader of Bhayangkara who also defected to Cakravarman.

Prabu Satyaguna. "Here?"

"Yes, Gusti Prabu can make Gusti Panglima king in Cupunagara. After that the subordinate kingdoms that side with Gusti Panglima will gather and crown him as Emperor," explained Dewaraja.

The pensive Prabu. Confused hit his mind. How not? One of his sons became Senapati in Tarumanagara and also his youngest daughter was married by one of Tarumanagara's ministers as well. If this plan is approved, will there not be a civil war? Therefore Prabu Satyaguna did not immediately give an answer.

That night he met Ki Brajaseti to discuss the matter. The Prabu often asked for advice from his best friend who dabbled in the martial world. Ever offered a department. However, Ki Brajaseti refused subtly. Indeed, a straight-hearted swordsman is not tempted by office.

While Ki Brajaseti accompanied his student to meet Prabu Saytaguna, Adijaya looked aloof in the garden behind the palace. The dark atmosphere was brightened by the burning of branches.

As he drifted into a thought that recalled his past, suddenly a huge voice greeted him.

"Only alone?"

Adijaya looked towards the coming sound. A big tall man, his body muscular. His face was firm with eyes full of authority decorated with thin whiskers over his somewhat thick lips. This man immediately sat beside Adijaya.

"Yes, my employer is meeting Gusti Prabu inside. I'll just wait here,"

"Who's your employer?"

"Juragan Darma Koswara and his teacher Ki Brajaseti,"

"Oh, they're apparently,"

"Sir...?" adijaya meant to ask who the person next to him was.

"I'm Cakravarman!"

Adijaya was shocked to hear his name. Soon he was pretending to feel guilty for not knowing the custom.

"Oh, forgive Gusti Panglima's servant, I don't know who I'm dealing with,"

"That's it, it's okay!"

Adijaya returned to his original attitude, only now his seat was somewhat low.

"Why is Commander Gusti here?"

"I feel sad but not sleepy. I walked around looking for the wind. Uh, there you are here. O, yeah what's your name?"

"Adijaya, Gusti,"

"Good is your name too. O, yes, I'd like to ask you,"

"Hamba, Gusti,"

"You know what happened recently, what do you think?"

Looking directly at a commander who is said to be a rebel, it turns out the person is friendly. Or just pretend. To know more clearly it is better he asked directly to the Commander.

"Hmm, well I'll explain" replied the Commander. "I am indeed not satisfied with the attitude of Raka Prabu Purnawarman who converted his son into Emperor in his place. But I also respect my nephew as Emperor because that is natural. It was only natural that the throne of Kaprabon would be passed down to his son,"

Hearing this Adijaya seemed to be frowning.

"You still don't understand?"

Adijaya shook his head slowly.

"I'm just not satisfied with my brother's attitude, but I respect that decision anyway,"

"Why rebel?" unknowingly Adijaya asked like that because of her innocence.

Cakravarman. "I'm just being used,"

"You mean, Gusti?"

"Those who know my discontent use this to persuade me to rebel against the throne. And it turns out that there are also many who support,"

"Did Commander Gusti actually not want to rebel?"

Cakravarman. His eyes were empty ahead.

"Continue the intruder who almost killed Gusti Maharaja?"

"That's slander, I never told her,"

"So, now what?"

"I've already been declared a rebel. Now just try your luck," Cakravarman sighed.

Adijaya nods his head. It's true that what looks or sounds sometimes differs from reality. Maybe actually who want to rebel are the followers of Commander Cakravarman but they do not have a role model to be king. Or not found. Or there's another plan. It could be that if this rebellion succeeds and Commander Cakravarman becomes Emperor, then they will overthrow him later on and then the original figure who actually wants to become Emperor. Uh! It's just a little bit of a thought. Just guessing.

***

Inside a special room meeting Prabu Satyaguna with Ki Brajaseti.

"Did Gusti Prabu hear directly from Gusti Panglima?" ki Brajaseti asked about the conversation this afternoon with two Cakravarman confidants, Dewaraja and Hastabahu.

"I haven't spoken to my daughter-in-law at all,"

Ki Brajaseti squinted his eyes. "It is good for your Majesty to ask directly to the Commander Gusti. I'm guessing Gusti Panglima is only used,"

"It could be, because actually I was also doubtful about the attitude my daughter-in-law took. Is it true according to his will? Or the persuasion of his followers. He was indeed a valiant Commander. There was no war that he did not win until Tarumanagara became great. But he also has a perverted nature that is easily persuaded,"

At that time came Cakravarman with Adijaya.

"I'm sorry, Daddy, I want to talk!" Cakravarman menjura then choose a seat that is only in the form of teak floor. Adijaya sits near Darma Koswara.

"Please, Ananda,"

"First I want to ask you what the Devaraja and Hastabahu are talking about?"

Ki Brajaseti and Prabu Satyaguna looked at each other.

"He said Ananda wanted to make Cupunagara a rival to Tarumanagara,"

Cakrawarman. Sighs. Duck.

"Truly, I don't want a civil war. Moreover, drag Cupunagara into an enemy Tarumanagara. I only came here just a temporary stop to avoid the Tarumanagara troops. Tomorrow I'll leave Cupunagara,"