Some officials also support the statement of the Brahmaraja. They also tried to awaken and reassure Rangga Lawe.
But the duke of Tuban was already furious. He was dissatisfied because his statement regarding Nambi did not get the proper reception. Even Nambi, who was openly insulted and challenged by him, remained frozen. Like the Brantas river in the rainy season, the duke's anger overflowed. Anger often darkens people's minds, washing away clear consciousness.
Lerai, the main priest of Brahmaraja, who warned about the safety of Rangga Lawe's family, was misinterpreted by the Adipati. He thought the head priest was making subtle threats. Simultaneously the Duke's blood overflowed.
"Mr. Brahmaraja!" he shouted loudly "if you think that I have come here with the wish of saving Lawe's soul and my family, sir, you are mistaken! If that's my goal, why do I need to face here? Wouldn't it be better to just stay in the duchy? But Rangga Lawe is a conscious royal servant. That the rank and enjoyment of life that I get now is due to my dedication to the struggle of his majesty. My blood is warrior. My soul is a fighting spirit. My breath is the breath of devotion. And my life is to defend and uphold the Majapahit state!"
For a moment the duke closed his eyes and then said, "Rangga Lawe is not willing that the leadership of the Majapahit government, which was built on the blood, sweat and corpses of soldiers and followers of Raden Wijaya, must fall into the hands of Nambi. He never risked his life on the battlefield. But after Majapahit was established, precisely he is the one who gets the high rank. Is that fair? Try and think about it. If Sora and Lawe didn't succeed in bringing down the Daha army and destroying the Tartar army, wouldn't the Majapahit state not stand as it is today? Look at Mr. Brahmaraja, this memento that the Tartar army gifted me. . "Suddenly Rangga Lawe slipped his clothes.
"This fist-sized wound in my stomach is a spear stabbed by Segara Winotan, Senopati Daha, which I succeeded in slicing open his chest," shouted Rangga Lawe. Then he turned his back on the Brahmaraja priest "and these criss-crossing lines like fishing nets on my back, were gifts from the Tartar soldiers who tried to save themselves but failed to hold back my rage!"
The Duke of Tuban closed his shirt again then muttered in an annoyed and furious tone "But it seems that those merits are not being noticed anymore..."
Senopati Pamalayu Kebo Anabrang's body was shaking at that time. For a moment he will forget all the considerations of ethics again. Simultaneously he pointed and shouted out loud "Lawe, if you are a man, go home and prepare all your weapons!"
Rangga Lawe was very angry. Since earlier he was restless because he could not find a place to vent his anger. Now there is someone who dares to take up the challenge. Plaque.... he
slapped the thighs hard and stood up in unison. He knows who Kebo Anabrang is. He stared at Senopati Pamalayu with ferocious eyes. But just as he was about to say the words, suddenly his ears were ringing with a soft whisper
"Angger Adipati, remember . . . don't belittle his majesty's authority . . . "
Rangga Lawe gasped. He knew that the whisper of a voice as soft as a mosquito's ear, was the emanation of Aji Pameling's knowledge. He also realized that the one who whispered Aji Pameling uit was the head priest of the Brahmaraja. And also realized that the high priest meant well to him. Instantly settled his anger. Consciousness arises. The goal of the Majapahit temple was to thwart Nambi's appointment. Not to insult his majesty's authority. What the head priest reminded him was indeed true. If you want to fight, it's not in the hall, that's the place.
Simultaneously the duke of Tuban took a step. He left the hall without saying goodbye. His chest was tight, his body was shivering hot. Arriving at the hall bang, he stopped. Because he could not stand the body heat, he opened his shirt. He waited for Nambi and Kebo Anabrang.
Meanwhile the king was still pensive. His heart is troubled. He reflected on Rangga Lawe's actions. And offended by his majesty. Soon he was about to order the duke arrested. But at another moment, he remembered Lawe's dedication. He was worried that the arrest would have far-reaching consequences. The rift of the pillars of Majapahit power, divisions among the ministers of the narapraja and the possibility of riots threatening the peace of the kingdom. Of course the old duke Wiraraja would not remain silent if his son was punished. And Wiraraja had great influence and adherents.
With these considerations, your majesty is worried. But to silence Rangga Lawe's actions, he was reluctant. All ministers, signs, gusti and narapraja seemed to bow their heads waiting for the king's order.