
So much grey in this life. Not clearly black and white. But in truth, the truth remains. Unfortunately, most people are myopic about it.
Arya Wira let out a heavy sigh. His feet paced on the floor. Several times his eyes looked at the window. His mind was filled with questions. There have been a few incidents lately.
So attractive is the throne chair?! What is beautiful about a queen?! What makes many women dream of the crown?! A disgrace, king without queen?!
Not without reason Arya Wira thinks like that. Lately, there are many people who ask her to marry again. Some ask subtly, some blatantly. Not only that, many women began to approach and try to attract attention. Their families are not absent to help. Arya Wira is not a fool. He was more than enough to understand the behavior of those around him.
"Nanda Prabu doesn't want to find a replacement for the late Queen?"
"Look, some of the sisters of the late Queen Dewi Nirmala! They look a lot like him, don't they?!"
Two sentences are often heard from both concubines Caraka. Only the oldest concubines have never shown their wishes. He also has a daughter.
The daughter of several officials often appeared on various occasions. Trying to attract the attention of the widowed Prabu at a young age
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"Rayi Prabu," the call from the door of the room severed all memories.
"Please come in, Raka Angga."
"It seems, Rayi Prabu is thinking of something. Can I know that?"
Arya Wira nodded, "About Dinda Nirmala's late successor, Raka. Should I look for him? Or do I leave the chair empty? I still love Dinda Nirmala so much."
"I'm sure Rayi Prabu loved my late sister very much. However, the presence of a wife will increase the prestige of a king. Rayi Prabu can lift the concubine first. If there will be someone who can help to lead the kingdom, Rayi Prabu can elevate her to become an empress."
Arya Wira remained silent for a while, then replied. "Negis Raka is right and kind. But it's so hard for me to find one woman who can replace Dinda Nirmala."
"Rayi Prabu could choose some decent women as concubines."
Arya Wira shook her head, "Until any time, I don't want to have more than one wife at a time. That's why I didn't pick up a concubine when Dinda Nirmala was still with me."
The Silver Angga frowned. It was customary that a king had many concubines. "Why, Rayi Prabu?"
"I'm afraid that women's affairs are too busy for me to ignore the people."
The Silver Angga. How happy he was, Nala Pura had a king who cared so much for the people. At once relieved, the victor of the contest was truly an unselfish knight.
"Raka Angga's. Why is Raka Angga not married yet? We're all old, aren't we?!"
Angga Perak was surprised to hear Arya Wira's question. "Eng.. I actually want to find a wife, Rayi Prabu. However, the death of Goddess Nirmala stopped all."
"Then why not continue? The late Dinda Nirmala had calmed down, Raka,"
The Silver Angga smiled faintly, "I'll get married after Rayi Prabu gets the empress."
Arya Wira smiled, her sister-in-law is very kind. "Maybe I'll see Father and Aunt Arum first."
"All right, Rayi Prabu. Can I accompany you?"
Arya Wira nodded. "Please, Raka. Take Uncle Mahanta too."
Angga Perak nodded, then said goodbye.
"Greetings and my respect, Gusti Prabu," someone came after the departure of Angga Perak.
"Uncle Jaka, let's Uncle." Arya Wira welcomes her loyal servant. "What's up, Uncle?"
"Uncle Jalak and Bibi Selasih are behind the palace walls, Gusti Prabu. Near the river,"
Surprised Arya Wira saw who was coming. Uncle Jalak and Aunt Selasih, his nanny as a child. When they met in person, with no one else, Bibi Selasih told him about her meeting with Loka Hita. Also request Loka Hita for them to return to the palace.
From then on, the two returned to being one of the servants in the palace. As well as Arya Wira's confidant in overseeing the entire palace. To be the secret spy of the Prabu.
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The place of Consort (father) Arum did not change much when Arya Wira returned there. Simple cottage in the middle of natural simplicity. Full of beauty and tranquility. Not far from the hut, a deep river was rushing over. The sound of water flow was heard up to the cottage. Combined with birdsong and butterfly flutter.
Consort Arum was returning from the river when Arya Wira arrived. After greeting each other, Consort Arum invited the guests to enter the cottage. Two young girls prepare a banquet. They were first disciples of Consort Arum, the young ascetic.
Arya Wira could not help telling her the problem. Although masked by an Arya Wira, in fact he is still Rama Wangi. Consort Arum's stepson. The bond that was built in the past still leaves a mark, the closeness between the two.
"Nanda Prabu should get married again. It is not good for a young man to be widowed without a wife. If the choice to have only one wife at a time, it's Nanda Prabu's choice. I guess, no problem. Didn't Lord Caraka say the same thing?"
Arya Wira nodded, she had already met her two in-laws before meeting Consort Arum. Consort Arum's advice convinced Arya Wira to remarry.
"What about the Maha Patih Angga Perak itself? Why not get married? Also Commander Mahanta, why not married?"
Angga Perak and Panglima Mahanta laughed together. Laughter is different.
"I'll get married after Rayi Prabu gets married."
Commander Mahanta sighed mashgul, "I am old, Gusti Concubine. Where is there a woman who wants to be with me?!"
Concubine Arum smiled meaningfully, "The commander is too down. The age of the Commander is still far below Mr. Caraka. Of course, many women are pleased with a great commander and swordsman."
Commander Mahanta laughed bitterly. He never believed in himself.
"The Commander never pays attention to the women around the Commander himself. Even since becoming a royal swordsman in the late Kanda Garuda, there are some women who put their hearts. Try the Commander remember again."
Commander Mahanta frowned. Did ya? All this time, any women have put their hearts on him? How could he not know? In fact, it was Consort Arum who knew it.
Angga Perak and Arya Wira could not help but laugh at the look on the face of Commander Mahanta. It seems, she really wants to get married. Trying hard to remember the woman he once knew.
"If the Commander has not been able to remember, I can help." Concubine Arum held back a laugh with her smile.
"Eh, no need, Gusti Concubine." Commander Mahanta immediately controlled himself.
Consort Arum's lodge feels so good. Laughter filled the main room of the hut, where Consort Arum entertained his guests.
Arya Wira has a choice. He would look for a woman who was able to accompany him in leading Nala Pura. Not with a contest. Maybe, by walking around and wandering.
After returning from the place of Consort Arum, Arya Wira expressed her desire to Angga Perak and Commander Mahanta. Travelling around his kingdom under the disguise of a swordsman. Looking directly at the state of the commoners, especially the various remote places.
Initially, the Silver Angga felt objection to the wishes of Arya Wira. However, after Arya Wira agrees to always send word. Also to keep carrying the royal family special badge.
During the departure of Arya Wira, Nala Pura will be led by Angga Perak. Assisted by Commander Mahanta and Caraka. While the palace will be under the supervision of Pitaloka and Nyai Dian, Caraka's consort. Uncle Jalak and Aunt Selasih remain secret spies for Arya Wira. While Uncle Jaka will accompany Arya Wira, he is a very loyal servant.
Unknown except by three people, Arya Wira deliberately disguised to go to an area. The place was conveyed by Uncle Jalak and Aunt Selasih, as one of the keys to uncovering the death of Dewi Nirmala. Arya Wira is not sure, the wife went only because of the magic Ki Black Wings. There must be something else. Although it is undeniable, the magic of the Black Wing Ki is indeed in the body of Goddess Nirmala. Mustika Leaf Sky could not help because it could only be used by powerful people inside. Dewi Nirmala has none...
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