Fortunately, he remembers to immediately take out his Barunasasra heirloom. Therefore, he stretches out his gandewa (bow) and a Barunasasra arrow shoots out. Not long after that, the arrow makes a rumbling sound and water comes out, flooding Magada's battlefield. On the battlefield, fire and water fight like the battle between Dewa Agni (God of Fire) and Dewa Baruna (God of Water). Fire and water cannot beat each other. So, when the water is about to roll it up, fire comes out to encircle the water. Then, the battlefield becomes a lake of water fenced in by fire. This sight is very beautiful, especially when the night sinks deeper into its silent darkness. This sight seems unstoppable, as long as there is water and fire, and Dewa Baruna is not willing to make peace with Dewa Agni. Water and fire will continue to exist, while where Dewa Agni and Dewa Baruna are is not known.
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It is impossible for the battlefield to continue to be a lake fenced with fire. Therefore, the fire is extinguished and the water recedes when Prabu Darmawasesa draws his Rajapralaya rajah magical power and Sumantri asks his Barunasasra arrow to return to his hand. When the water recedes and the fire goes out, the moon comes out in a gloomy way. Both Prabu Darmawasesa and Sumantri are surprised because all of a sudden, they are facing each other. Neither of them know why fire and water are making them meet. Now they must forget fire and water because that is what is required from them. Now they must meet face to face and one of them must live and the other die. This is the time when they have to kill each other.
"Sumantri, love your life," says Prabu Darmawasesa. He does not to guess that his opponent is still so young and handsome. The feeling of pity arises in his heart; he has to die at his hands.
He does not know how he can feel sorry for the Maespati warlord, who is still young.
“You risk your life not for your interest, but for the sake of your lord. Aren't you just doing it in vain?” continues the king of Widarba. He does not know how he can feel sorry for the Maespati warlord, who is still young.
Sumantri is silent. His opponent's words are true, he thinks to himself. But suddenly he remembers his noble dream: had to leave everything in Jatisrana and be in a life and death battle in this Magada battlefield.
"I don't care about my interests because I am sincerely determined to serve my lord, Prabu Arjunasasrabahu, the king of Maespati," insists Sumantri.
"Sumantri, is your lord so noble? Is it worth it for you to surrender your life to a lord who doesn't want to come to Magada himself to propose to Dewi Citrawati? I and all the kings come here to risk ourselves for the Princess of Magada. Why doesn't your lord do it? In my eyes, he is just a king of cowards! For a king like this, are you willing to surrender your life? Love yourself Sumantri, think again, don't sacrifice your life in vain," says Prabu Darmawasesa.
Sumantri is getting more distressed. He feels that he has been defeated by his opponent, not with strength and weapons but with his words. Prabu Darmawasesa's words knock him; he may be serving the wrong person. He feels as though he wants to leave the Magada battlefield right now. But before he has time to think about what he wants to do, he hears the king of Widarba's furious roar.
"Sumantri, you have served in a wrong way. You are wrong in sacrificing your life. But why should I advise and straighten you? What's the use of wasting my time feeling sorry for you? Your mistake has destroyed many of my warlords and soldiers. Now, you have to compensate for it, Sumantri. Feel my vengeance. The end of my war to take over Dewi Citrawati must end with the end of your life, Sumantri."
He also doubts whether his Cakrabaskara can destroy his opponent, who has killed so many opposing kings.
Without giving him another chance, Prabu Darmawasesa immediately beats Sumantri. The warlord of Maespati cannot evade the blows and falls to the ground. In a staggering way, Sumantri gets up. Prabu Darmawasesa gives his opponent a chance to stand up straight. He does not want to face Sumantri with a weapon. He thinks he will be more satisfied if he can win the final match only with his strength. Sumantri himself also thinks that he has pitted his weapon against his opponent's, and the clash of weapons finally only makes them both face each other. He has the ultimate heirloom, Cakrabaskara, a gift from his father. However, it is dishonorable for a knight to use a weapon if his opponent challenges him without a weapon. He also doubts whether his Cakrabaskara can destroy his opponent, who has killed so many opposing kings.
Like it or not, he has to face his opponent with his bare hands. He is shocked. This is the time he is tested as a knight. Indeed, it is not because of weapons, but because of himself that he can be called a knight. The final match that pits him and his opponent in a face-to-face meeting without weapons is the real testament to whether he is truly a knight. Thinking about that, Sumantri is horrified. Moreover, to enable him to face the final test of his chivalry, he really does not know where he will get his strength, except only from his courage to lay down his life. However, Sumantri feels that his courage is not enough to face the challenges of life and death. Is it because he hesitated after his opponent reminded him that his devotion is wrong?
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He thinks he might have been defeated. And once again, he loses not because his opponent has won with his strength, but because his opponent has defeated him with words. As he weakens, thunderous footsteps can be heard approaching him. The soldiers of Maespati and soldiers of Widarba and Jonggarba move closer together to witness the face-to-face battle between him and Prabu Darmawasesa. Each party cheers, giving encouragement to the one they support. Sumantri can no longer avoid the inevitable. Like it or not, he has to step forward to face his opponent. Bravely, he challenges Prabu Darmawasesa.
(This article was translated by Hyginus Hardoyo).
