The Fire Dragon Sword
Sabrang Damar's
The atmosphere of the Malwageni palace looked different today, the guard at some points was much tighter. The news of Mentari escaping and killing dozens of soldiers had already spread inside the palace.
But from that day on, no one dared to talk about Mentari because Sabrang issued his word to punish anyone found talking about Mentari.
The palace situation became a little tense, Sabrang had locked himself in a room for a few days and did not want to be met by anyone.
Sora's cow stood at Wardhana's door for a moment, hesitating to knock on the door.
"Sir, please face, please" he said after venturing into the room.
"Come in," replied Wardhana from the inside.
The sora ox stepped in and lowered its head in salute.
"Have you brought what I mimta?" ask Wardhana slowly.
"Hamba has asked for information from some soldiers who saw the incident at that time and also miss Airin as the mistress of the concubine, all on this scroll," replied the Oxen Sora while handing over the scroll in her hand.
"Thank you, Sora" answered Wardhana.
"Is His Majesty still unaccountable?" ask Sora heart.
Wardhana shook her head slowly while writing the note Sora made.
"Arung said His Majesty still did not want to be found, even his training with the White Fox was delayed because of this problem. What really happened with this kingdom, the problems always come in turn" said Wardhana while taking a deep breath.
"Sir... What if the mistress of the concubine is really guilty?" sora half whispered.
"So when you say Sora, do you realize your head is at stake?" wardhana's voice suddenly rose.
"Hamba apologized sir, but this matter really has an impact on the condition of the palace. If this tension and pressure continue to occur I fear the palace will be chaotic. Betrayal is strictly prohibited in Malwageni, and currently mistress concubine is considered a traitor,“ Sora retorted softly.
Wardhana was silent for a moment, she looked at the Oxen Sora who was looking down in front of her. Wardhana understood, what Sora said for the good of Malwageni.
"I can't do anything yet, His Majesty said clearly, it's forbidden to talk about anything about the mistress of the concubine. His Majesty loves Madam Mentari more than anything, he will not hesitate to kill anyone who dares to touch her including me.
All we can do right now is investigate all the truth behind all these problems, that's all" Wardhana replied.
"Then if you prove it, sir?"
"Just do what I tell you, the rest let me take care of it. I've asked Hibata and Lingga to track down the mistress of the concubine, hopefully they find her" Wardhana replied softly.
"Okay sir," Sora replied softly.
"Wait a minute, is it the job of the concubine waiter until night? isn't there a change when the sun goes down?" ask Wardhana to arrive.
"Hamba does not understand master, because all the royal servants are arranged by Madame Daritri as well as the royal butler," replied Sora.
"Who were there in the concubine's mistress pavilion when the intrusion took place?" ask Wardhana back.
"Six south Wind soldiers who were on duty at the time and Miss Airin sir," replied Sora puzzled.
"Airin's? this name always seems to appear in this issue" said Wardhana.
"Hamba also had time to suspect him sir, but everything related to him was nothing strange. No one knew that night there would be an intruder that coincided with her time of duty, and all the schedules that set her up were Ms. Daritri" Sora replied.
"Don't be too quick to draw Sora's conclusions, something too smooth is usually planned very carefully. I'm just worried that if Airin is involved, he will be killed by His Majesty or the person who gave the order to him" Wardhana said.
"You mean?" Sora's cow scrunched her forehead.
"If it's true that the boy is involved, I'm sure someone gave him orders. For a young girl, do you think she has the courage to stand up to Her Majesty's beloved concubine?"
Sora's ox was silent, he stared at Wardhana for a moment. What Wardhana says is true, she will think thousands of times to harm Mentari given her position as a favorite concubine.
"Please get Daritri here, there are a few things I want to ask you" Wardhana said.
"Okay sir" Sora replied softly.
***
"I will see the Patih master for a moment, remember His Majesty's orders, no one can meet him until he allows it" Arung told his soldiers.
"Okay sir," replied one of the soldiers as he lowered his head.
Just as Arung was about to leave the king's pavilion, he saw the Goddess Tungga and several oarsmen walking towards him.
"Honor the queen's wrestling," Arung knelt before the Goddess Tungga.
"I will meet His Majesty, announce my arrival," Pinta Tungga Dewi.
Arung's face seemed to change instantly, he had been ordered by Sabrang not to allow anyone to see him.
"Sorry Gusti the queen, it seems like the servant cannot allow it," Arung retorted softly.
Tungga Dewi smiled gently as she looked at the Sabrang confidant.
"No need to worry, I will tell Your Majesty if I force my way in," replied Tungga Goddess as she stepped up.
Arung can only surrender, he signaled to his soldiers to give way to the Goddess Tungga.
Tungga Dewi seemed to stare at the luxurious door made of gold before stepping in.
"I'm sorry if the servant sassy Your Majesty, but the prince from yesterday seemed anxious to meet you," said Tungga Dewi while stroking his stomach that began to grow.
Sabrang who was sitting cross-legged on his bed started to open his eyes. Sabrang smiled gently trying to cover up his anxiety.
"Sorry, I haven't had time to visit you yet" Sabrang replied softly.
"Please do not apologize Your Majesty," replied Tungga Dewi.
"Sit here" said Sabrang.
Tungga Dewi walked over and sat right next to Sabrang.
They were silent for a moment, no one seemed to be trying to open the conversation.
"He was so innocent when I first met in a small village, he was in the grip of a black scorpion robber. Just like you, I'm sure he won't betray me.
But the law remains the law, like the father who once exiled his concubine when convicted. I've decided to order Uncle Wardhana to go after him, I'll ask myself what really happened" Sabrang lirih said.
"When I heard the news, I was the first to not believe it, Dance could not have done that. We had a chance to compete before he asked the servant to accompany you.
Your Highness, allow the servant to get involved in this matter," Pinta Tungga Dewi.
"Goddess, I can't allow it, you're pregnant with a prince. I will not allow you to harm the prince" Sabrang replied softly.
"Hamba begged on behalf of the noble prince, he seemed to ask the servant to help Tari," Tungga Dewi suddenly knelt before Sabrang.
Sabrang fell silent, there was a sense of haru in him when he saw the attitude of the Goddess Tungga.
"You're getting better at forcing me. Well, meet Wardhana's uncle and give my orders to open all the investigation from the beginning," Sabrang took a small slab stone and handed it to Tungga Dewi.
"By holding the stone, all actions you take are based on the orders of King Malwageni. I have to go see White Fox's grandfather somewhere. Besides I'm trying to distance myself from this investigation, so there's no impression I'm protecting the traitor.
"Thank you Your Majesty, I will make sure Dance is innocent," replied Tungga Dewi Quickly.
"Thank you, but you have to keep your womb," said Sabrang who was replied by a nod by Tungga Dewi.
***
"Sorry servant can't do it sir," Daritri lowered his head.
"Whatdidyou say? you dare to defy Mr Patih's orders?" snapped the Sora Ox when Daritri would not answer some of Wardhana's questions.
"Sorry sir, I didn't mean to disobey you but a few days ago did His Majesty not issue an order not to open the investigation of the mistress of the concubine and talk about it. Servants are just ordinary butlers, afraid of breaking His Majesty's decree which will lead to death" Daritri replied.
"You!" Sora's ox seemed to be holding back anger.
Wardhana smiled wryly as she looked at Daritri, she knew the woman in front of her was hiding something but could do nothing to suppress her.
A few days ago, Sabrang issued an order to close all investigations into Mentari's treason and prohibit anyone from speaking out
Wardhana won't be able to force Daritri to speak because it's the same against Sabrang.
"I understand your decision miss and will not force but if a coach is asking, of course you have to answer it because I am responsible for the security of the palace.
One of His Majesty's decrees set about the law of Malwageni, all the security of the palace is under my line of command, I hope you will answer my questions that are not contrary to His Majesty's orders," said Wardhana saddle.
Daritri looked silent for a moment, before nodding softly.
"If it is not contrary to His Majesty's decree the servant will try to answer it," Daritri replied with a smile.
"Well, the attack yesterday carried out at the residence of the mistress of the concubine signifies the weakness of the palace guard. I'll ask you something only related to the security of the palace.
Everything at the scene I'll check includes the concubine's maid there. There are some questions I have to ask you" Wardhana said softly.
Daritri's face changed instantly, he did not expect Wardhana still had a gap to check it after the King's decree came out.
"Please sir," Daritri replied slowly.
"Are you in charge of hiring a new waiter?" ask Wardhana.
"By the rule of the servant but the servant reported it to the queen's wrestling" Daritri replied.
"Reporting? so who decides who receives them completely in your hands?"
"Hamba formed a master team, so the decision in the hands of the team," he replied quickly, he began to feel Wardhana was after something.
"Team? you picked him?"
Daritri nodded slowly, his face looking agitated.
"But sir..," he had not yet finished his words, Wardhana had cut back.
"Jawab what I asked," Wardhana snapped.
"Ba.good sir, forgive me servant."
"I want everyone on the team that you've formed to face me now including the mistress of the concubine who was there at the time" Wardhana said.
"Hamba will try as soon as possible sir, since all the royal servants are under the command of Gusti the queen, the servant needs to face him.
But for Airin I apologize can not grant it, because in connection with the mistress of the concubine, I am afraid to violate the command of His Majesty unless there is a direct order from His Majesty," Daritri replied.
"You seem to be taking refuge under His Majesty's command" Wardhana said.
"Sorry sir, I'm just carrying out the king's word."
"Give me everything that Master Patih wants," the Tungga Goddess suddenly appeared from behind the door.
"Honor the queen's Gusti," they all lowered their heads.
"The queen wrestling..," said Daritri slowly.
"Didn't you hear my orders?" the voice of Goddess Tungga is rising.
"But Gusti, I am afraid to defy His Majesty's decree" Daritri replied softly.
Tungga Dewi took out a stone slab that Sabrang gave him.
"Stone commandment?" Wardhana looked surprised to see the Goddess Tungga holding the stone.
"I am speaking on the orders of His Majesty through this symbol, His Majesty has ordered me to open all investigations of the conduct of concubines a few days ago.
This stone gave me the power to decide things without asking His Majesty's permission. Give everything that Master Patih asks or I have to return this stone because it does not seem too useful in front of you," said Tungga Dewi sharp.
"In the king's edict regarding the law of Malwageni which binds the whole people said, against the order of the king of his punishment matu, by holding the stone, Gusti the queen spoke on behalf of His Majesty, who was not the king of the city, I hope no one should be put to death today" Wardhana said.
"Hamba received His Majesty's order," Daritri replied softly, his face began to pale slightly.
"Call them all now because I don't like to wait," orders the Goddess Tungga.
"Well Gusti Ratu" said Daritri, lowering his head and walking away.
"So Your Majesty has allowed an investigation into the matter of the mistress of the concubine?" ask Wardhana slowly.
Tungga Dewi nodded softly, "I will lead this investigation directly, and I will prove Dance innocent. Sir please explain to me what you found?"
"Hamba suspects that Airin is involved and possibly Daritri, but it seems that they are just errand boy, there is a much bigger one behind them who wants to make the palace chaotic, he said, and there is only one name on the mind of the servant, Gusti the queen," answered Wardhana softly.
"Saung Galah," Axis suddenly appeared, he bowed his head before the Tungga Goddess.
"Honor the Queen's Wrestling" said the polite Axis.
"With Galah?" tanya Tungga Dewi was confused.
"That's your new estimate Gusti Queen, all will be answered after hearing their information all. If it is true Saung Galah did, this is the second time they are looking for problems with Malwageni after the seizure of territorial boundaries.
Servants do not know what will be decided by Mr. Patih after this but if we can give advice we must give a hard blow to them this time," said Paksi slowly.
"Well, do what you need to do, sir, I just want Tari to return to the palace at all costs. Masalembo is not an easy opponent, losing Dance who has high magic will reduce our strength.
I want all developments of this matter reported to me as soon as possible," ordered Tungga Dewi.
"Both the Queen Gusti," said Paksi and Wardhana simultaneously.
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