When Sumantri receives the Wijayakusuma flower bud, the branches of the Nagapuspa tree sway. Kepodang birds perch there without making a sound. But the silence seems to flow, slowly like a river, splashing with sparks of sadness. Sumantri stares at his young brother and sees tears streaming down his face. He wants to wipe away the tears. But when he does so, the face is gone. It has disappeared along with the flying of the kepodang birds. The nagapuspa tree becomes lonely, harboring sadness, which is actually in Sumantri's heart. Meanwhile, Sumantri himself is unable to understand how his heart could have become this hard.
The morning is no longer fascinating, and Sumantri steps unsteadily. The morning wind stops. The branches are silent reluctant to wave. The campaka, nagasukuma and tanjung trees refuse to give off their fragrance, even though the sun refreshes the flowers that have just awakened. The birds are silent in the middle of the morning that has become quiet. Sumantri sees the fallen leaves, even though there is no wind. The leaves will soon wither, accompanying Sumantri's heart, which has become stiff. Sumantri continues to walk with increasingly inconsistent steps. And his mind is increasingly gripped by doubt. He doubts that the Wijayakusuma flower bud will change into Sriwedari Garden. In such doubt he cannot help himself. The only one who can help is Sukrosono, his younger brother. "But I have hurt him," says Sumantri in his heart.
Sumantri wants to run away from the commotion of his heart. He also wants to throw away the Wijayakusuma flower bud, which seems to no longer give him anything. But he feels that if he throws away the flower bud, it means he will be throwing away his younger brother. He listens to the Wijayakusuma flower bud, and sees that his younger brother's face is smiling affectionately. That face is not a scary demon face but a human face that radiates love. Without being asked, that face seems to be always willing to forgive him, even though it has been hurt. From the radiance of that face, Sumantri feels that he has found his hope again.
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"My younger brother, help me," Sumantri says while kissing the flower bud of Wijayakusuma. He then rushes to the palace of Maespati to meet Prabu Arjunasasrabahu. He should not linger, so as not to be left behind by the arrival of the full moon. He walks quickly, and he arrives at the palace of Maespati just before dusk.
Prabu Arjunasasrabahu is happy to welcome his arrival. In fact, the king of Maespati did not have the heart to give such a heavy task to Sumantri. He gave the task not to test Sumantri but simply to comply with Dewi Citrawati's request. So in the days that passed, Prabu Arjunasasrabahu kept asking the gods to help Sumantri, so that he succeeded in bringing Sriwedari Garden to Maespati. And he accepts that even if Sumantri doesn't succeed, he won't blame him. Indeed, since his first meeting, he has been very pleased with Sumantri. Even if he makes a demand, he does it solely for the sake of the authority of his power. In his heart, he is really attached to Sumantri. He doesn't want to lose Sumantri, for whatever reason. For some reason, losing Sumantri is like losing himself. So how relieved he is to see Sumantri is now in front of him again.
"Sumantri, thank God you have come back," says Prabu Arjunasasrabahu congenially.
"Accept my high regard, Your Majesty," Sumantri says to show his respect.
"I hope you have succeed in carrying out your duty, Sumantri."
Prabu Arjunasasrabahu seems reluctant to say these words. From what he says, he is worried that Sumantri will not be able to carry out his very heavy duty.
"I haven't finished my duty yet. But please be patient. I have kept Sriwedari Garden in this flower," says Sumantri while showing the Wijayakusuma flower bud that he brings.
"Hopefully I do not fail to hear your words, Sumantri," Prabu Arjunasasrabahu interrupts in disbelief.
"That's right, Your Majesty. On the full moon tonight, I will bring Sriwedari Garden with this flower bud." Sumantri feels that a lie is flowing in his words. Because, in fact, doubt still continues to grip his heart. And he sees that Prabu Arjunasasrabahu also looks doubtful.
"But first of all, please allow me to make a request to Your Majesty," continues Sumantri trying to calm himself.
"What do you ask, Sumantri?"
"On the night of the full moon later, allow me to ask Your Majesty's presence with Dewi Citrawati. With Your Majesty's blessing, I believe that I can bring Sriwedari Garden to Maespati."
"It's not just me and Dewi Citrawati. I will order all the people of Maespati to come, so that more people will give blessing to your intention," says Prabu Arjunasasrabahu. In the midst of his doubt, it is apparent the extent the king of Maespati wants to help with all his heart, simply because he feels he loves Sumantri so much.
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"Thank you. I will wait for Your Majesty in the eastern courtyard of Maespati on the night of the full moon."
Sumantri asks to be excused. He goes away, then heads east while the sky casts twilight like fallen red clouds. Meanwhile, in a short time, the news spreads throughout Maespati that with the Wijayakusuma flower bud, Sumantri promises to bring Sriwedari Garden to Maespati.
In the distance a trumpet sounds, calling all the people of Maespati. They, men and women, come in droves, sitting huddled on the edges of the courtyard, waiting for what will happen on the night of the full moon. Not long after that, the sound of a gamelan orchestra is heard loudly and clearly, accompanying the arrival of Prabu Arjunasasrabahu and Dewi Citrawati. Both of them sit on thrones, watching Sumantri alone in the distance. Not to forget the officials of Maespati, both high and low in rank, come, bow in respect and then stand behind their lord. The people of Maespati feel sorry for Sumantri. He has contributed greatly to the kingdom of Maespati, but why should he still be burdened with such an impossible duty? For them, the answer to this question is only Dewi Citrawati. In their eyes, this future empress of Maespati appears to be a beautiful lady who is never satisfied. What is lacking in Sumantri that he is still asked to move Sriwedari Garden?
This article was translated by Hyginus Hardoyo.