The Fire Dragon Sword
Daniswara Ambition
"Where is Ciha?". Birawa asked after seeing Andaru seemingly stepping alone behind Daniswara. Andaru was used to being with Ciha if there was an important meeting.
"Since morning he hasn't seen the chairman, he's probably been checking the air seal because this morning it's been twice the seal has reacted again". Andaru glanced at Daniswara who was sitting next to him.
Birawa just nodded slowly not continuing her question because there was something important she had to say.
"Speak Andaru". Birawa.
"This final development is very surprising and also a little scary. What Mr. Panca feared seemed to be really happening. The demon valley rose again and I'm sure they went back to eyeing the Demon King's Flute.
I want to recall the task of the Sky Star when we are the same as forming it once was and the agreement to prohibit the study of the Science of the Star of the Sky".
"You're accusing me of studying Kanuragan Science?". Daniswara's voice is rising.
"Did I say your name? I'm just reminding all the members of the sky star".
"You...". Daniswara stared intently at Andaru.
"Enough". Birawa kicked the table before continuing.
"I hope you keep your emotions Daniswara, everyone in this room hears that Andaru is not saying your name!".
Daniswara was silent with clenched hands, she stared intently at Andaru who was indifferent to her reaction.
"We all know that the Demon Valley is a sect formed by Mahendra, a disciple of lord Ken Panca. Thousands of years ago he betrayed and took away the book of Panca geni. Mr. Panca eventually killed him but Mahendra had mastered the science of panca geni and drank the water of life.
At that time Mr. Panca asked for our help to keep Dieng hidden with the seal we have. What was inside the gate of darkness was more terrifying than even the flute of the demon king.
Now that the Valley of Demons has reappeared to the martial world I am sure sooner or later Mahendra will look for us because at that time he did not master the seal of life. Maybe Panca geni can inhibit the effects of living water but not forever, she needs a life seal to eliminate that effect. If he could eliminate the effects of the water of life back then I was afraid he would not be defeated".
"So we just need to destroy the seal of life? didn't you overestimate Andaru's problem". Daniswara ketus.
"It's not that simple". Andaru took a slow breath before resuming his words "So early in the morning my air seal felt Dieng's power around here".
Birawa gasped in shock at Andaru's words.
"You sure of what you said?". Birawa stared intently at Andaru.
Daniswara was surprised to hear that but she tried to look ordinary to avoid suspicion.
"I'm pretty sure the chairman, the air seal is updated every day there's no way the seal could have mis-detected it".
"Then if that person was from Dieng how could he have gotten in here undetected by your seal".
"I don't know the chairman but I'm afraid it's not the outsiders who come in here but it's the sky star sect who is silent about learning the science of canuragan".
Shortly after Andaru finished speaking, Daniswara rose from her seat.
"You really are outrageous Andaru, accusing one of us of being a traitor. What if it turns out you're the traitor and try to throw the blame on us". Daniswara yells at Andaru.
"You can't be calm Daniswara?". Birawa stared intently at Daniswara.
"I'm sick of all your estimates that aren't necessarily true". Finished saying so Daniswara left the meeting.
When Andaru wants to prevent Daniswara from leaving, Birawa forbids him.
"Chairman...". Andaru tried to ask for an explanation for his actions.
"Just let him go, right now if you think you're right the person most likely to betray is Daniswara. I want you and Astaguna to figure out how to deal with it if he really did learn Dieng's canuragan. An ambitious person like Daniswara will do everything in his power to achieve his goals".
"The only one who can help us right now is just the Fire Dragon, I'm sure whoever the Fire Dragon chooses as its master is not a random person. All I fear is Daniswara's 4-element Seal, he can temporarily temper the power of the Fire Dragon".
***
"We have to act tonight or Andaru will dismantle our plan, this air seal long ago can detect my canoragan science ". Daniswara said to Arjanta.
"But sir, aren't you in too much of a hurry?".
"If we keep delaying then Birawa will know our plan".
Daniswara steps away with Arjanta Andaru's residence.
***
"What's wrong?". Andaru asked from behind the door.
"Chairman Daniswara wants to see you". One of his students said from the outside.
"Danishwara? what's he gonna do tonight like this?". Andaru scrunched his forehead.
"Take him to the meeting hall, I'll catch up soon". Andaru took out a small sword and slipped inside his clothes.
"Good chairman".
Andaru stepped inside the meeting hall and found Daniswara with Arjanta talking about something before stopping his conversation when he saw Andaru despite them.
"What do you need to do tonight?". Andaru was still trying to be friendly after the tension of the meeting this afternoon.
"Ah I just need to apologize to you for what happened this afternoon". Daniswara smiled kindly.
"This night?". Andaru looked suspiciously.
"Actually apart from being sorry there's something I want to talk to you about Andaru".
"say". Andaru was sitting on a chair in the room.
"You know we're all actually endowed with incredible talent plus an immortal body, I feel like we're wasting everything on just being Dieng's gatekeeper. We are the chosen ones Andaru doesn't deserve we are just like this. For thousands of years we have kept our promise to Panca, it is time we enter the martial world".
"I know where you're going, harnessing our talents doesn't have to go into martial arts. By keeping Dieng hidden we will save this world Daniswara. The talent that the sky star has is indeed destined to maintain the peace of the martial world. Can you imagine if the martial world knew the existence of Dieng how many lives would be lost?. It's our job to make sure everything moves in line. What's in Dieng will make this world destroyed". Andaru said to Daniswara.
"But if we become strong isn't it the same? We can guard Dieng with our strength?".
"Are you sure something in Dieng won't get into you?. Have Daniswara forget all your ambitions before you go too far".
Daniswara shook her head softly "You shouldn't be as stubborn as your student".
"Do you know where Ciha is?". Andaru's countenance changed after hearing Daniswara's words.
"Just calm down, you'll see him soon". Suddenly a red aura overflowed from Daniswara's body.
"You? How can I control Panca geni?".
Just as Andaru was about to pull out the sword on his clothes arrived Daniswara was already near him and hit his stomach hard.
"It turns out you did make my air seal react this morning".
"I've given you Andaru's choice but you're too stubborn". Daniswara shook her head slowly.
"Do you think my men will just shut up to watch you do anything?". Andaru tried to move his body but could not.
"You think up until now why haven't any of your men come here?". Daniswara.
Andaru immediately realized something, with their screams earlier should his men have come.
"You even mastered Astaguna's fog seal, it turns out you've been planning this for a long time".
The fog seal serves to outwit the vision and hide somewhere. Daniswara used a fog seal to outwit Andaru's men so they only saw the hall was empty.
"The two aren't in the room?". One of Andaru's men ran into the meeting hall.
"I'm sure he was with Mr. Daniswara here". The other men replied.
"Maybe the chairman went to find Ciha with Mr. Daniswara".
Andaru could hear all the words of his men but he could not do what his body really could not move.
"Your air seal is very troublesome Andaru, actually you're the first person I want to cooperate with but you're too stubborn".
"Take him into the cellar and make sure he can't escape. I will meet the chairman and inform him if Andaru and Ciha escape from the Sky Star Sect to join the Demon Valley".
"Good chairman". Arjanta nodded slowly.
"You really have strayed too far Daniswara". Andaru said quietly for a moment before his consciousness started to disappear.