The grand ship, Tanete Manurung, carried Batara Lattu's Ale Luwu expedition towards Tompotikka’s silent shores. Its majestic arrival suggested triumph, yet an unusual, eerie stillness hung over the land. Batara Lattu, a confident and ambitious leader, smiled, seeing this kingdom as their crucial first step for dominion.
From a distance, Batara Guru and We Nyili' Timo observed the Tompotikka palace with growing suspicion. Its vast emptiness was unsettling; no guards patrolled the walls, no banners flew from its towers. A profound sense of unease settled upon them, making Batara Guru wonder what hidden dangers or traps might lurk within.
Unaware of the strange aura that troubled others, Batara Lattu turned to his half-brother, La Togeq Langi'. He instructed him to prepare their strategy, ordering him to explore the deserted palace thoroughly and uncover its secrets. La Togeq Langi' nodded grimly, his face set, understanding the dangers of such a mission.
Meanwhile, in the distant Singking Wero palace, La Hendri Giling listened anxiously to his subordinate's report. He learned that