The village of Ale Cina was quiet, draped in the heavy silence of mourning, yet the air vibrated with an unspoken tension. Despite the recent funeral, the drumbeats for the cockfight had begun. La Galigo, despite his deep sadness, entered the arena with an eager spirit. "This should be a celebration!" he declared, gripping his sword. However, no one dared to challenge him.
From distant Kompot, Pallawa Gau stepped forward, offering a challenge. Yet, his prized rooster quickly fell, deepening the somber atmosphere. La Galigo grumbled, "Why is this so dull? I need a real fight!" Finally, a new fighter, La Galigo Toraja Keling, appeared with great confidence. "I challenge you!" he cried. The battle was fierce, but La Galigo's rooster emerged victorious after a struggle.
Instead of celebrating, La Galigo, consumed by a sudden fury, swiftly killed his opponent's defeated bird. "You lost, it's my right!" he shouted, ignoring the shocked gasps of witnesses. Disappointment settled heavily upon the onlookers. We Cudai watched, her voice filled with sorrow. "What have you done, La Galigo? This is not the way a leader behaves." The crowd began to drift away in silence.
Elsewhere, We White was lost in thought, her gaze fixed on the window. Why do I feel so uncertain? she wondered silently. I am mute; why should I marry a human? Yet, I am bound by these feelings for La Galigo. Her heart was caught in a painful confusion.
Upon returning home, La Galigo eagerly sought out Sawerigading. "I will go to Sabang Paruh and ask for We White's hand!" he announced with fervent enthusiasm. Sawerigading looked stunned. "Why would you do this, Galigo?" Sawerigading questioned, his voice heavy with concern. "Remember who you are! This path is fraught with difficulties." He recalled his own past, a time when he too had fought for a love deemed forbidden. "You do not understand the risks involved."
"I am descended from the gods! I have the right to love her!" La Galigo retorted, clenching his fists. "Only love can overcome all obstacles!" He dismissed his brother's solemn warnings, convinced of his own destiny. La Galigo rushed away, leaving Sawerigading to ponder the inevitable consequences. "I hope you are prepared," he murmured, a deep worry settling in his heart.