Jaka Umbara; The Wind Warrior
Resuming the journey
Palace Courtyard. On the lake..
Morning is almost towards noon.
Although the morning dew had dried up, the humidity of the morning air was still slightly felt.
Nyi Dewi and Laras were walking around looking at the flowers on the edge of the lake located in the royal palace courtyard.
"Milk.."
"Hmm!.."
"Why does Grandpa always say Mbakyu as Kanda's Wife? Are Mbakyu and Kanda actually married?"
Nyi Dewi gasped in shock at Laras question.
"No! Not like that, Diajeng!" said Nyi Dewi blushed.
"Then, why did Grandpa say that?" Think wonder.
"Hmm.. Diajeng will also understand, yes!" said Nyi Dewi stroking Hair Laras.
Laras nodded slowly. He did not want to extend his response.
"Ah, Diajengs! Look at these flowers!" Change the topic while approaching a cluster of flowers that are in bloom.
Nyi Dewi picked a flower, then gave it to Laras. "This flower looks like it matches the Diajeng."
"Grandfather!"
Laras who saw the presence of His Majesty approached him with a feeling of pleasure. He was no longer nervous when dealing with His Majesty after several days of living in the royal palace.
The King smiled. "What are you guys doing?"
"Mbakyu took Dinda with him for a walk, Cake! This is the flower that Mbakyu picked." Showing a flower she was holding.
"Well!.. Look at these flowers! So beautiful! Looks a lot like my sweet granddaughter."
Laras blushed embarrassedly hearing His Majesty's words to him. "Mbakyu also said so earlier," he said with a downcast look mixed with embarrassment.
Nyi Dewi approached and greeted His Majesty. "Grandfather!"
His Majesty nodded and smiled.
"Are you guys going around?"
Nodding. "Yes. We're looking at the flowers, Cake."
The three go hand in hand. Enjoy the beauty of the flower beds that thrive on the edge of the lake.
"Grandpa, where is Kanda? Why hasn't Dinda seen Kanda since morning?"
"Your brother is taking care of something important with Uncle Laya. Do you miss your brother so much?"
Shaking his head in shame while closing himself to Nyi Dewi.
"Grandfather, it seems like Diajeng was embarrassed to hear Grandpa's words just now."
His Majesty smiled widely. Now, the embarrassment on Laras' face seemed more and more obvious.
...***...
After staying a few days in the royal palace, Jaka and Nyi Dewi and Laras again continued their journey towards Batu Cave.
The King prepared some clothes and a bag of money as his third supply during the journey.
His Majesty escorted Jaka to the front of the palace followed by Nyi Dewi and Laras.
"So, remember to take care of my sweet grandson!" his Majesty said to Jaka, "and also your wife! I'm still waiting for my great-grandson from you."
Jaka blushed in shame. Same with Nyi Dewi. Both could only be silent by the words of His Majesty with a reddened face.
"Grandpa, later Dinda will visit again to meet Grandpa with Mbakyu," said Laras saying goodbye.
"Yes. Grandfather will always look forward to it," His Majesty replied with a smile.
"Go! My time is with you!"
Jaka immediately withdrew the horse's control and left the palace grounds with Nyi Dewi and Laras. His Majesty stood by their journey with prayer. Hope their journey does not find any obstacles or difficulties.
...***...
As Suwira said. After a few days of his journey, Jaka began to enter the area of Tumenggung Village.
Tumenggung Village is a large village with several small hamlets that are part of it. There are three large hamlets and five small hamlets surrounding the Tumenggung Village area.
Near the border of Tumenggung Village there is a market that is quite crowded. The market is called Pasar Rau'. Many people depend on their lives from selling in the market.
Various types of goods sold in the market are arranged in small and medium stalls. Fresh fish, vegetables, food, fruits and some handicrafts were seen filling their stalls at the time.
"Virgin, Sir!"
"Fish, Fish! Fresh fish! Please, chosen!"
"Master, fruit, sir! Everything is new and fresh. Fruit, Master!"
The sound of the cries of the traders coloring the atmosphere of the market that is crowded visited by buyers who walk or who use vehicles.
There are also those who trade livestock and rent out a pedati for people who need a ride or just to bring their excess groceries. Not even a few people who peddle slaves to be used as workers or become lackeys.
Jaka drove his horse slowly followed by Nyi Dewi through the market which was tens of meters away. Be amazed with the buyers who go back and forth looking for the goods they need. Although it was not crowded, but the streets in the market seemed so crowded.
In addition to being a place of livelihood of residents from surrounding hamlets, the place is on the main road, making it not so difficult to reach.
"You, there are so many people coming here!" Glancing here and there.
"Yes, they must meet the needs of his life every day from this place. No wonder this place can be so crowded."
"Hmmm.." Laras muttered softly.
"Do you want to go look around?" ask Jaka. Laras shook his head slowly. Just looking at the goods sold at a glance.
After passing through the market, Jaka and Nyi Dewi drove their horses quickly. And in a matter of minutes, Rau' Market has now passed far behind them.
The streets are so quiet and quiet. It was a midnight atmosphere even though it was still daytime.
The road that there is no house on the left-right side looks quite quiet. No people or vehicles were seen on the road.
Jaka was driving his horse followed by Nyi Dewi. Both of them drove the horse quickly.
Help u! Help me!"
The voice of someone's cry suddenly startled Jaka and Nyi Dewi. The sound of screaming was heard not so far from where they were.
When approaching the source of the voice, then it appears someone who sits languidly on the ground as if he is lamenting fate.
"Please! Anybody, please!" so it was with a sad tone.
"Ah, Master!" He got up when he saw someone passing by.
Jaka pulled the reins and stopped his horse's steps.
"What's been going on?" tanyanya approached someone who was crying sitting on the ground. Looking at the clothes he was wearing, Jaka was sure that the person seemed to be an item coachman or lackey who worked on the rich.
"Master, help me, sir! I just got robbed! All my belongings were taken away, sir!" Looking around him as if lamenting his fate.
"I beg you, Sir! Help me!" said the man with a face full of sadness and block the pace of Jaka's horse.
The man begged for Jaka's mercy as if throwing away his pride in order to return the goods that had been taken by the robbers.
"Was no one accompanying you?"
That guy shakes. "I'm alone, sir! I thought my brother had gone up, but he was left behind at my master's house, sir."
"Then, what items did they bring were valuable items? Or is it just your merchandise?"
"No, Master! The item belonged to my employer who was about to be shipped to Banggolan Market to be stored in a storage warehouse" the person explained.
