Prince Without Crown
Prince Indra Mahesa in Dilemma

After resting all his troops overnight in the city of king Sri Kemuning, now the prince of Indra Mahesa and others were preparing to return to the kingdom of Galuh through Setra Kencana then entered the Duchy of Karang Kencana, and then entered the Duchy of Karang Kencana, then to the Duchy of Gedangan to join together with ten thousand border guard soldiers in the fortress of the duchy, after that, then they will both return to the city of the king of the kingdom of Galuh.

Not much different from the people's welcome in Sri Kemuning. All the people of the kingdom that has collapsed, namely, Setra Kencana was very confusing the victory achieved by the forces led by Prince Indra Mahesa.

For them, they are more willing to unite the kingdom of Setra Kencana into the kingdom of Sri Kemuning than to be conquered by the people of Paku Bumi.

After spending one night in Setra Kencana, the troops returned to continue their journey to the Duchy of Gedangan and their presence there was very lively welcomed by ten thousand troops and people in the Duchy of Gedangan. In fact, Prince Indra Mahesa in the direction with an open stretcher by all the people in the Duchy of Gedangan was surrounded from the fortress to the downtown of the duchy.

Sitting alone with Gayatri on the roofless palanquin, they were both kings and queens ruling the country in the middle of nowhere. What an envious sight for the other girls, who saw it.

Who does not like Prince Indra Mahesa. Handsome youth, has a very qualified Kanuragan knowledge and a bright future.

Most parents want to give up their daughter even if she is a concubine. At the very least, this could increase their dignity and worth.

"My friend Raden Danu. I ask you to lead the departure of the pedestrian troops to precede us back to the king's city. You don't have to wait for us. This is because, we will definitely be able to catch up with you guys. However, the team that was to depart in two days was the cavalry team. So, in order to save time to arrive at the king's city soon, I suggest that you get ahead of us!" Said Prince Indra after being ushered by the people of the Duchy of Gedangan back to the duchy palace.

"Hamba, Gusti Prabu!" Said Raden Danu who was immediately greeted by the head of the Duke of Rakai sky.

"This prince of my grandchildren will not take the reins of leadership until he is married. It has become a custom of the kingdom of Sri Kemuning that before occupying the throne of the kingdom, the future king must have married first with a girl of blue blood. If not, the dragon spirit in the yellowish tumbang keris will run amok and this can harm the people," said the old man brother of another father and mother of Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh, then continued. "Just call him for now as the Crown Prince. He has not been seasoned and is not yet worthy of the title Gusti Prabu!"

Aside from Senopati Arya Prana, Panglima Rangga, Tumenggung Paksi, Wiguna and Arya Permadi, everyone looked at each other to hear this explanation. Also included was Prince Indra Mahesa who stared straight at Gayatri.

For her, if the condition for ascending the throne was to get married, then she would choose Gayatri who had been fighting behind her a thousand times. However, because of hearing the last sentence that stated the blue-blooded girl, then it was certain that Gayatri did not have the qualifications for it.

Gayatri could only be bowed to this explanation. Missing already Gayatri who usually has the nature of grasak-grusuk, impatient and fast rising blood. Now the girl is like a person who feels lonely in the crowd.

"Does it have to be like that, Grandfather Duke?" Prince Indra Mahesa asked for certainty.

"My grandson, do you think your grandfather was a liar?" Ask Duke Rakai sky.

"My grandson. I know that there are things that the heir to the throne cannot break. This has been happening since generations. If you want to be king, then your life is no longer yours. Rather it belongs to your country and all your people. Sometimes we have to sacrifice. The size or smallness of the sacrifice lies in its purpose. If you consider that your life is yours, then the people will not love you. However, if you you sacrifice a little bit of your ego for the sake of the people, then they will be behind you in whatever decision you will take. I know that Gayatri is your heart's choice. However, the choice of heart is not necessarily the best. What else is this about a custom that your ancestors have established. Therefore, the greatness of your hearts is demanded in this case," while patting the shoulders of Prince Indra, Duke Rakai of the sky explained everything to the two young men.

"I can marry Sekar Mayang. But, for Princess Melur, I can't." Said Prince Indra who clearly refused if betrothed to Putri Melur.

"When we return to the royal palace, we will know the decision to be taken by Kanda Prabu Rakai Galuh, Empress Galuh Cendana, Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh and Gusti Prabu Kerta Rajasa. Because, to be honest. The news of your victory has spread throughout the kingdom. They must have taken quick steps to determine your future. In my opinion, you have absolutely no right to refuse their decision" said Duke Panembahan Ardiraja.

"In that case, I'd better not have to be king. I'd rather be a warrior who is free to determine life. I will be a person who is free to go wherever I want," said Prince Indra Mahesa also as if not accept the situation that snared his neck this time.

"Do you want to destroy Sri Kemuning's kingdom? Then, do you want to see the people like chicks who lost their mothers? Grandpa said it. Your life is not your own. Your life belongs to the whole people. You have to sacrifice yourself to achieve something big up ahead. Don't you love your own country? Right now, the descendant of the Mighty House of Nature is only you. While the son of Arya Prana is either alive or dead on the Menjangan hill. If he lived, it was certain that he would be together with the Black Grandfather. Because, according to what I heard, Datuk Hitam is your last opponent. Did you see a boy about ten years old along with that black-flow syringe?" Ask Duke Rakai sky.

Prince Indra Mahesa just shook his head as an answer to the question from his grandfather.

"I need time to think" said Prince Indra Mahesa, rising from his seat.

"If you want to unite the five kingdoms into one under your rule, then you must marry Princess Melur. However, if you want to be king in the king by fighting the Garingging kingdom, then you are no different from Jaya Pradana. Think about it carefully!" Said Duke Rakai the successful sky made the footsteps of prince Indra Mahesa who was about to leave the room immediately restrained.

"I need time to be alone" said Prince Indra and left immediately.

All eyes were currently on Prince Indra's departure.

There was a look of pity in their hearts.

Such are the people who have power but are bound by the power they have.

Being a king is a dream for many. Because, maybe they think that by becoming a king, any wish can be fulfilled just by snapping a finger. However, who knows that there are things that a king cannot break. He was certainly a good king. Not a despotic king like Jaya Pradana.

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