Storms On Mount Ciremai

Change in political situation in Kotaraja

Almost Two full moon Arya Permana did not return to Kotaraja, eventually the position as Commander in Chief of the western region was replaced by Raden Gilang Seta.

Raden Gilang Seta a soldier who has great battle experience and his intelligence in war strategy is no doubt, he is also one of the confidants of Commander-in-Chief Mandala Putra.

Coordination between the forces of the western and eastern regions was now well established, because the Young Commander of the eastern region Raden Sangaji as a replacement for Raden Anggoro Pati who had been killed, was a soldier who chose a match. and it also broke the chain of family dominance of the Prince of Adiraja.

In recent days Commander-in-Chief Mandala putra looks very happy with the situation.The state of Mataram forces is very solid and ready in the face of any interference from any rebel side. But there is something that has been a strain on his heart to this day,

There is someone he hopes to talk to in every way, about security, personal or scientific situations. Mandala Putra expects Wiratama's presence. His desire is not much different from the wishes of his only daughter, Princess Retno Ningsih who is missing Wiratama.

In the pendopo of the residence, Commander Mandala Putra was chatting casually with Ki Wisesa and Ki Sampang, "Ki Wisesa and you Ki Sampang, according to my judgment you both have an emotional closeness with Wiratama, what do you think I should do to get Wiratama back in the kingdom?" I could have actually recommended him to Susuhunan Panembahan Senopati to be one of the pillars in our army, but it seems he has already been disappointed or may have enjoyed the situation out there". After Commander Mandala Putra did not continue his speech, a moment later Ki Wisesa ventured to give advice, "ampun Gusti!, I have a suggestion", "Say Wisesa!" maybe I can take your advice".

"In the opinion of the servant, it seems Raden Wiratama can not be lure with any position or position, it would be better Gusti let him to live his own life, he said, if Gusti Panglima there is something about the task to him, Gusti just called him back, I think he has high loyalty and will certainly carry out", then Ki Sampang also chimed, "right Gusti, we see it seems Wiratama has felt happiness outside the order of government".

Commander Mandala Putra who was sitting on a chair, leaning his back and looking around, his gaze did not look at the two subordinates who were in front. "My personal desires also desire as you suggest, but there is something I cannot ignore".

Commander Mandala Putra smiled, "I understand that you are confused 'Wiraguna! you don't know the story of my daughter with Wiratama".

After that, the view of Commander Mandala Putra laughed, remembering the story of his daughter with Wiratama in the past, they were a matching couple, Senopati Wiratama who dashing mighty will be with his beautiful daughter, beautiful, there was a sense of happiness and pride in his heart. But all but lost a week as they were about to sit in the undercover, Wiratama is thought to be the person most responsible for the murder of several Mataram soldiers who were undercover in the Madura Strait, he was also accused of being a rebel.

When Wiratama was in court, there was no hard evidence that he was directly or indirectly involved, but somehow, all officials and nobles agreed to remove him from Senopati's position. How great the dominance of the Adiraja Prince family at that time.

The true old story is not possible to be restored again as before, Commander Mandala Putra also realized it. In fact, he only wanted to heal the wounds suffered by his daughter, not to change the order in the army or government. Is it wrong if he gives a little place to Wiratama in Mataram? so that his daughter's happiness can be seen up close.

Seeing that Gustinya was contemplating and long to not give any orders, Ki Wisesa finally volunteered "apologize Gusti, please allow us to meet Raden Wiratama, who was not the one who asked for his request, maybe when we give him advice he can change his mind",

"Well Wisesa, since you know the history of his old life, I trust you to talk to Wiratama", and you Wiraguna still use your name as Ki Sampang, look for information about the whereabouts of Arya Permana and the whereabouts of her bodyguards that she took from the swordsmen, especially the ones with Aji Rawa ronthe ones who have faced you!", "Well Gusti, well, we'll carry out your word!" then both pampered.