Prince Without Crown
The meeting of the dignitaries

Sema agung palace Galuh kingdom.

A man who was wearing Armor at the time seemed to be sitting cross-legged on the floor of the grand hall. On the left and right side there are dukes of Rakai sky, Panembahan Ardiraja, Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh, Sadewa and several other palace officials who are now facing Sri Baginda Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh.

The man who was fully dressed in war was named Raden Danu. He along with a thousand other soldiers too late to join forces led by King Setra Kencana who was then trapped by the troops led by Raka Pati, Ragak Ireng and Wisalpa.

Realizing that the thousand soldiers he led could not possibly defend against fifty thousand opposing forces, he chose to flee to the kingdom of Galuh. Then, continue their struggle to stem the attack that will be launched by Jaya Pradana to the Galuh kingdom.

Not to forget, Raden Danu also told that currently the troops led by Ragak Ireng have camped outside the Karang Kencana duchy led by Prabu Rakai Galuh's half-brother, Panembahan Ardiraja, which was immediately justified by the Duke of Coral Kencana.

"Hmmm... Get Commander Pratisara here!" The orders of the Prabu.

"Though Gusti Prabu! Is it not Gusti Prabu himself who ordered Commander Pratisara to train our troops in the Duchy of Gedangan?" Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh said.

"Oh!"

"My thoughts right now are really messed up. To the extent that I forgot that the commander of Pratisara was in the duchy of Gedangan," said Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh.

The situation is really gripping at the moment. He no longer knew what to do in such a precarious situation.

"Do you have any thoughts that you will bring up? If anything, come up and I'll weigh up every input from all of you!" Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh.

"Although Kanda Prabu," this time the Duke of Rakai the sky spoke. "According to the servant, we should attract all the people who are in the Duchy of Karang Kencana. Then, we set up a fortress in the duchy of Gedangan to stem the movement of the enemy. We can't risk openly fighting the forces of Jaya Pradana. Right now we only have at most twenty thousand troops. That way, we're sure to be an easy target for fifty thousand of Jaya Pradana's famously bloodthirsty troops,"

Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh looked pondered for a moment to hear the opinion of the Duke of Gedangan.

"Is there a rebuttal?" Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh asked the others.

"Kanda Prabu's. It was actually heavy for the servant to leave the Karang Kencana duchy. This is because, I do not want to be stamped as a cowardly Duke. Servants would rather die in the duchy that I lead than have to flee" said Panembahan Ardiraja slightly disagree with the proposal from the Duke of Rakai sky earlier.

"Rear Panembahan. There are no cowards among us. All we can do now is unite. Kakang has an army of two thousand soldiers. It was not an opponent worth the strength of the opponent. Try to imagine if the troops that have broken in the hands of the enemy, how much loss will be experienced by the Galuh Kingdom? Not to mention the people of Karang Kencana duchy who will be enslaved by them. If we unite and put the power at one point, it will be very difficult for the opponent to destroy us. A single lotion will be very easy to break. But when united into a unity, it will not be easy to break it," said Duke Rakai sky corroborate his opinion.

"According to the servant, everything we do is for the sake of the people as well. On the battlefield, all kinds of tactics and tactics can be used. We certainly do not want to die silly just because it maintains a confession that according to the servant is not at all important in precarious circumstances. Dinda Panembahan's! Prioritize your people over your harsh nature. The kingdom needs people like you. Right now all we can do is work hand in hand, close ranks and contribute energy to each other. Avoid the division between us. Because division will open space of destruction to us, especially the Galuh dynasty," said Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh also.

"Kakang Mahapatih and Kanda Prabu. So, what's our next plan?" Panembahan asked Ardiraja slightly softened.

"Deliver my word to all the people of Galuh Kingdom. Each family had to give up their son to help the struggle. We will build a fortress that extends between the Duchy of Gedangan and limestone hills. Two nights later, move all the people in Karang Kencana duchy to Gedangan Duchy. Walk at night and hide during the day. This is so that the enemy's attention does not lead to us. I want to make the slightest use of the opportunity to delay the movement of those invading into the kingdom. Immediately carry out my decree!" Orders from Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu!" They said in unison while giving respect.

"Raden Danu's! If you would like to help, we would be very grateful. But if you come to the kingdom of Galuh just to seek refuge, then you will be served as a guest. We will not force you to help. For us, honoring guests is a tradition in Galuh's kingdom" said Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh.

"Mahapatih Gusti. Actually, our arrival here is not just to be happy. Our arrival here is for the purpose of continuing the struggle. We will come together and work together to solve this problem. Let us help contribute energy to this country" said Raden Danu.

"Very! We really appreciate all the contributions of energy and mind from you,"

"alright. Let's finish our job!" Invite Mahapatih Mahesa Galuh while leading all those in the Sema Agung Hall to perform prayers.

"Your Excellency Gusti Prabu.., I beg you!" They said simultaneously.

"Hmmm... My blessing is with you!" Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh answered while stretching his hand.

All of them now one by one began to retreat and then left the meeting hall.

Now, it remains Sang Prabu bowed while frowning his forehead.

Maybe he is currently thinking about how to stem the attack that will be launched by Jaya Pradana. Or, at least can delay the attack.

Honestly, Gusti Prabu Rakai Galuh is not a coward who is afraid of death. But the burden on his mind right now is the people. If war happens, then the first to feel defeat is the common people.

Seriate...