Years passed. The Kingdom of Luwu, adrift without a rightful leader, saw its power wane. This vacuum created a chance; several smaller kingdoms, once under Sawerigading’s sway, began preparing to assault Ale Cina.
In the celestial realm, Datu Patoto'e saw the earthly turmoil. "Sawerigading and La Galigo have brought only strife," he sighed. "One seeks aid, the other acts without restraint." Datu Palinge' agreed, "They require guidance; this chaos will only worsen."
The gods debated La Galigo's fitness. Despite competence concerns, We Cudai believed he could unite Luwu and Ale Cina. They decided La Galigo would become Ale Cina's new king, and new rulers appointed elsewhere, a divine mandate to restore order.
Milik Nao heard of this appointment. "La Galigo? Sawerigading's son?" he seethed. ""He must pay for my grandfather's death." Milik Nao, driven by fierce retribution, swore to attack Ale Cina and destroy all in his path.
Merchants from distant lands brought