Crown Prince Sanggana
Sedupa 25: The Conversation of Two Empresses
*Seteru Two Islands (Sedupa)*
“No need to hesitate, Empress,” said Dewi Ara flatly as Empress Turi Kumala was about to honor her.
“Bring this woman so strong and her beauty so high,” Inner Empress Turi Kumala praised. “He cannot meet my husband. Danger if Kanda Raja to fall in love ..”
“I hope you are not like your brother, Prince,” Dewi Ara told Prince Rebak Semilon.
“I-i-iya, Gusti,” replied the prince stuttered.
“I don't know you guys there, say your name,” said Dewi Ara.
“I Empress Turi Kumala, Empress.”
“I Prince Rebak Semilon, the older brother of Prince Bangir Kukuh who has made Gusti the Empress angry.”
“Then what did you mean to come here?”
“Previous, I apologize for the brash actions of my son, Empress,”, said Empress Turi Kumala. Then he went down on his knees.
However, before his knees bent a lot, his body stopped moving down because there was an invisible force holding him back. This surprised Empress Turi Kumala.
“You don't deserve to kneel like that, Permisuri. Suffice the apology I want,” said Dewi Ara.
Empress Turi Kumala then stood up straight again.
“Is there anything else?” ask Goddess Ara.
“I plead with the Empress to release my son from the confinement of the ball of light,”, Empress Turi Kumala said.
“Don't I ask the King who came if he wants the cage removed?” asked Dewi Ara while looking at Prince Rebak Semilon.
“Eh yes, but Ayahanda was also confined within that ball of light, Gusti,” replied the prince.
“Oh,” sigh Dewi Ara short.
“My husband will give you anything the Empress asks, provided my husband and son are released. My son is in a severely injured condition and should be treated in a comfortable condition,” said Empress Turi Kumala.
“Good. Is there another request? Before I asked for more,” asked Dewi Ara to remain as cold as the sea breeze.
Empress Turi Kumala looked at her son, as if asking for input.
“Mother, maybe Gusti Empress can help us save Brother Uding,” said Prince Rebak Semilon.
“True, Empress,” Empress Turi Kumala told Dewi Ara. “My daughter, Princess Uding Kemala has been kidnapped by a powerful person whom we are all unable to deal with. Can the Queen help us? Whatever we will provide, Empress.”
“I am an empress from a rich kingdom. I don't need the money. I am a powerful woman, I do not need an heirloom or book gift either. I'm married and my husband is very handsome, so I don't need gifts or offerings. Actually your offer is very unnecessary, Empress,” said Dewi Ara.
“So what should we dedicate so that the Empress is willing to release her son and husband?” empress Turi Kumala asked with a beautiful face.
“Alright, let's talk inside. I will release your King and your son. However, for your kidnapped daughter's case I need the full story. Come, we better talk inside, Empress.”
Dewi Ara invites both guests into a fairly large cabin.
In the cabin there is a wooden table that only has two wooden chairs. Empress Turi Kumala sat on the chair and the Prince stood behind her mother, but she shifted slightly to the right. Pyar lanterns serve warm drinks without any snacks.
Empress Turi Kumala then recounted the incident today involving a young man named Tadayu, who was recently rumored to be plotting to kidnap Princess Uding Kemala.
“Nahkoda Paddle Karat is the captain who will take this ship to Green Coral Island. He and I had a deal. So he's in my protection. I don't care about Paddle Karat's niece named Tadayu. However, if you catch the Karat Oars, then you will deal with me as well. I have to make sure first the fate of Paddle Karat,” said Dewi Ara when the story of Empress Turi Kumala called the name Nahkoda Paddle Karat.
Surprised, Empress Turi Kumala and her son heard the attitude of Goddess Ara.
“If your daughter is kidnapped, chances are that the kidnapper has already left the island. However, to be sure, I had to meet first with the Karat Oars. If until your troops are sent to the village of Konengan first kill the captain, then the troops and leaders will pay with their lives,” said Dewi Ara.
Empress Turi Kumala and her son.
“Good, Mother!” prince Rebak Semilon.
So without saying goodbye to Goddess Ara, the prince immediately ran outside.
“I hope you are not afraid to be left alone, Empress,” said Dewi Ara.
“Ti-no, Empress,” replied Empress Turi Kumala somewhat stuttered.
“I have to wait for news about Paddle Karat to make a decision. After all it's night time, it'll be difficult to pursue without clarity. Tomorrow morning I will act to chase after the kidnapper,” said Dewi Ara. Then call him, then,
“Good,” said Empress Turi Kumala obediently.
“Tikam Ginting!” call Goddess Ara.
“Iya, Dewi,” replied Tikam Ginting then closer.
“Take and one crew member who stayed on this ship went to the house of Paddle Karat. At once escort home Gusti Empress and unplug Prison Ball Jealous. Also invite Gejrot so that his body can be a little thin again,” orders Dewi Ara who ended up calling another name from Bong Bong Dut.
“Good, Goddess,” says Tikam Ginting obediently.
He then went to take a crew member who was staying on the ship. Not all of the Paddle Karat's men were residents of the island, so some people stayed on the ship.
“For my help, I just want to ask people to King Bandelikan, Empress,” said Dewi Ara.
“Who, Empress?”
“I asked Commander Bengisan to be my abdicator.”
The Bengisan commander who stood side by side with Bewe Sereng was quite surprised to hear the request of Goddess Ara. In his heart he felt proud to be the servant of a very powerful empress, but on the other hand he thought of his family if he went with Goddess Ara.
“Good, Empress. Commander of the Bengal I leave it to the Empress,” said Empress Turi Kumala.
“Brength!” call Goddess Ara.
“Hamba, Gusti!” sahut Commander of Bengisan.
“Are you willing to come with me to war?” ask Goddess Ara.
“Hah! Warring?” shock Commander Bengisan. He who was originally ready to answer “within”, turned doubtful when he heard the word “go to war”.
“Aren't you a commander assigned to war?” ask Goddess Ara again.
“Betul, Gusti. However, I think of my family,” Kilah Bengisan Commander.
“You can take them to war. This ship is big, it can still hold them. How many are your families?”
“Wife one and child two, women and men,” replied the Bengisan Commander.
“You just have to choose, leave your wife here at the risk of your wife playing with your neighbors, or take her to sea, feel the joy of suffering with loved ones,” said Dewi Ara.
“Hamba chose to be with his wife in a happy or miserable condition, Gusti.”
“Pick up your wife and child tonight too, maybe tomorrow morning we'll sail!” the Order of the Goddess Ara.
“Good, Gusti.”
“Oh yes, Empress,” said Dewi Ara turned to her guests. “Talk to the King, I also asked a reliable healer to take me away.”
“Good, I will tell you,” replied Empress Turi Kumala.
Not long after, Tikam Ginting, Bong Bong Dut and a crewman named Paito broke into the ship's room, telling them they were ready to leave.
“Please, Empress,” said Dewi Ara, then rise first from her seat. (BH)