"Sumantri, you know, he is the demon who saved my life," says Dewi Citrawati, the past replaying in her mind. And so to the man in front of her, she told him the story of when she was Dewi Sri before she was incarnated as Dewi Citrawati.
She was a beautiful goddess who had to become incarnated. Before she found who could be her human vessel, she had to disguise her identity. Even though she was in disguise, many couldn’t help but chase after her, because she was still unable to hide her beauty. She disguised herself as Dewi Tunjung Biru when she was being chased by the giant Kaladaru. At that time, she met a little demon who wanted to help her. She saw that the little demon was very kind, and she felt safe under his protection. Then Kaladaru discovered where she was hiding. She would have fallen into Kaladaru's hands if the little demon had not been by her side. In the end, Kaladaru was killed when he was bitten by the little demon’s fangs.
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"Sumantri, the little demon did not tell me his name because he was also on an adventure of his own. It turns out he is your younger brother, Sumantri," said Dewi Citrawati, who reintroduced herself as the incarnation of Dewi Sri.
It turns out that her earring is the pair to the earring worn by his younger brother.
Then she continued, “He is a lonely little demon. To show my gratitude, I gave him my breasts, and I let him suckle as much as he wanted from me. The power of my milk apparently seeped into his right fang. That is why I felt the power of my milk again when I saw his sharp fangs now. And see, the earring on your younger brother's left ear? That is the pair to my earring, which I gave him. Isn't that earring the same as the one I wear on my left ear?” Indeed, Sumantri saw that Sukrosono's left ear wore a beautiful earring. Meanwhile, all this time he had not noticed that Dewi Citrawati wore only one earring. It turns out that her earring is the pair to the earring worn by his younger brother.
"Sukrosono, you saved me. However, because of me, you have to die at the hands of your older brother. Forgive me, my little demon." Dewi Citrawati then kisses Sukrosono's face, as Dewi Tunjung Biru did before they parted atop a mountain covered with dewadaru trees, after the death of the giant, Kaladaru. As before, feeling the kiss, Sukrosono smiled such a sweet smile, a smile that was grateful for love. And it was that smile that Sukrosono wore before he exhaled for the last time a moment later. It was a very touching sight. Sumantri’s eyes are filled with tears. Even Dewi Citrawati, who has again returned to being the Princess of Magada, cannot stop crying.
As soon as Sukrosono lets out his last breath, dusk fades and night falls. Sumantri and Dewi Citrawati are surprised to see Sukrosono's body suddenly disappear in the night. However, in an instant, the night becomes very beautiful. It seems as though there has never been a night like this. The moon rises in all its beauty. The moon seems to have dressed up to welcome Sukrosono, who has passed away. The moonlight shines, awakening the night flowers from their sleep. Sukrosono is seen, floating up through the clouds. And the moon swings to shed a thousand moons. Between the moons fly the herons, their heads decorated with menur flowers. The birds fly without caring about the tracks they leave behind.
The kepodang (orioles) flit about, even though it is still very far from the dawn. They fly as if they are looking for their eternal nests.
All that is left of him is his right fang, where resides a love he cannot be rid of.
All that is beautiful then fades away. It seems as if Sukrosono doesn't want to be burdened with anything he ever had. He doesn't want anything else. All that is left of him is his right fang, where resides a love he cannot be rid of. The tusk-like fang then turns into a shining crescent moon on earth.
The crescent moon is bright enough for Sumantri and Dewi Citrawati to look at each other. After Sukrosono departed, they feel that they no longer have anything to hold onto. They don't know what to do. It is at that moment that Sumantri seems to realize that in front of him is Dewi Citrawati, almost completely undressed. Indeed, Dewi Citrawati only wears a swatch of clothing because she was in a hurry to reach the bushes. Sumantri looks at the beautiful body behind the swatch of clothing. If he simply pulls gently on it, Dewi Citrawati will stand naked in front of him.
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Dewi Citrawati herself has been in a state of arousal since she was in the lake. On seeing Sumantri's yearning eyes, lust comes to her again. Attacked by such lust, it is impossible for the two of them to evade it, even though they have just been afflicted with grief.
"Citrawati," says Sumantri, putting his hand on Dewi Citrawati's shoulder. He seems surprised by his own words. He thinks, Dewi Citrawati will be angry.
"Sumantri, you finally call me by my name," Dewi Citrawati smiles happily on hearing him speak her name. "By saying my name, you have accepted me, Sumantri," she continues.
Dewi Citrawati does not resist in the slightest, and she is now wholly naked. Dewi Citrawati looks impatient as she watches Sumantri take off his clothes. Now they are both naked.
(This article was translated by Hyginus Hardoyo)
