The Fire Dragon Sword
Wardhana Politics
Some warriors wearing face coverings seemed to comb the entire area of Mount Padang ruins, they moved spread to every inch of ruins.
Arung stood in the middle of the ruins while staring at the surrounding with tired faces, it had been a few days they spent the night on the mountain to find the whereabouts of Sabrang.
"There's no way out at all, Your Majesty, maybe you..." Arung did not finish his words, he actually still wanted to believe Sabrang was still alive but as hard as they searched for a possible secret solution, nothing was found except a pile of large stones that buried Nagari Siang Padang.
"No! I must continue to look for His Majesty," he murmured inwardly.
Some of the warriors who had been combing the area of the mountain of padang seemed to move closer to Arung.
"Sir, there are no holes or gaps of any caves around here, we have combed this place many times" said one of the warriors.
Arung nodded while closing his eyes, there was a sense of disappointment in his heart even though he actually already knew what answer he would get because they had circled the place for a few days during the night.
"Alright, go back to the palace and report to the patih master regarding this matter, I will try to check once again this place," replied Arung slowly.
"Okay sir, we beg of you" the swordsman lowered his head before leaving.
Arung then sat on a rock while letting go of his fatigue before re-examining the mountain of the field.
"I'd better take a break for a while" Arung sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes, he wanted to restore his already drained inner strength.
The quiet mountain atmosphere of the field helped Arung to concentrate, he began to drain the energy in to the whole body.
As the concentration of Arung began to focus on one point, he felt several huge auras moving rapidly towards him.
Arung opened his eyes quickly, he felt the approaching aura felt a little strange. There was a hot air enveloping the aura, like the aura of a fire Dragon yet much weaker.
"Are they headed this way? but how could it be, hadn't the seal of Ciha had covered the entire area of the mountain of padang?" Arung thought for a moment before moving towards the big rock on the west side to hide. He was also suppressing his inner power to keep them unknown.
Before long, ten warriors wearing long black robes with caping-shaped headgear landed right in the middle of the ruins.
"They can actually break through the fog seal and enter this place, who are they really?" arung said in his heart while continuing to pay attention to the mysterious warriors.
"Master Arkan this aura?" ask one of them to the greatest warrior.
"It looks like some kind of seal, someone is trying to hide this place," the swordsman replied.
"Do they know anything about the heirloom?" ask the other swordsman.
"It seems not yet, if they already know about the heirloom I am sure the martial world is currently crowded," Arkan said while staring at the surrounding.
"Here, the clues about the location of the heirloom are buried with the ruins of this mountain, it will be more difficult to find the heirloom," Arkan continued.
"Heirlooms? do they also think Pagebluk Lampor is an heirloom?" Arung continued to watch from afar.
"We should tell the chairman about this matter, lest the plan fail or we all be killed" Arkan said, signaling his departure.
"Okay sir" they said at the same time before moving to follow Arkan out of the mountain.
Arung's face seemed relieved after their departure, with the aura they had it would be very difficult if they had to face them together.
"I have to tell you about the mysterious warriors, I'm sure I've never seen them" Arung said before stepping away.
***
"Uncle Wardhana wants to see me? isn't it too late to ask to meet?" said Pancaka was confused when Mandaka entered his private room to convey if Wardhana asked to meet.
"Hamba does not know the prince, but he said this on the orders of the queen's wrestling," Mandaka replied slowly.
"What does he want to talk about? didn't I refuse when the ministers put my name up as a temporary replacement for His Majesty," Pancaka seemed to think for a moment before asking Mandaka to bring Wardhana in.
Before long, Wardhana appeared from behind the door with Mandaka, she immediately lowered her head.
"Honor the prince, sorry I forced you to ask to meet tonight like this," said Wardhana politely.
"Don't hesitate uncle, if this is related to Malwageni I am happy to help," replied Pancaka while letting Wardhana sit down.
"The situation of the palace still has not improved after the coronation of Gusti Ratu, especially after the queen Gusti decided to separate the examining officials from the Minister of Enforcement Panehak (a type of Minister of royal law) led by Adiwilaga.
After the Adiwilaga protests were not heard by Gusti the queen, they are now trying to press to put their men inside the coroner's office.
The coroner's office became important because all of the kingdom's financial liability used by all officials would be checked by the examining officer and reported on the queen's wrestling. All this time they are free to use royal money because they themselves check it" Wardhana explained.
Pancaka nodded slowly, he had also predicted the departure of Sabrang who did not arrive would cause chaos, especially for officials who were disturbed.
"Uncle, if uncle comes to ask me to become king, I've done it. I realize that I have made mistakes and will continue to make up for them" replied Pancaka slowly.
"Hamba does not doubt at all when you are on His Majesty's side, that's why I came to see you" Wardhana replied.
"Then what does my uncle want from me?"
"The queen's mistress had chosen Ciha to be the chief examining officer, but on the grounds of lack of experience, they tried to obstruct her appointment just as they prevented the Tungga Dewi queen from ascending the throne.
Gusti the queen could have forced her will but that was what they were really after. They wanted to create chaos that forced the queen's wrestling to retreat.
You are a prince who is also a descendant of His Highness Arya Dwipa, I'm sure some officials are still loyal to you. I want you to be the chief examiner" Wardhana said slowly.
"I? how come? uncle understood my mistake first, His Majesty still letting me live alone is already a miracle. I don't want to come into contact with uncle's power" replied Pancaka.
"May I say something to you?" ask Wardhana while looking at Pancaka.
"Say" Pancaka frowned confusedly.
"Treason against Malwageni is indeed the greatest mistake that should not be forgiven, but His Majesty has decided to give you a second chance.
As I said earlier, there is not the slightest doubt if you have changed but if you want to make amends by supporting His Majesty it is not enough to just be a symbol in the palace, he said, you must have the power to suppress all those who try to intrude on the throne of the kingdom and being the chief examiner is one of them.
Adiwilaga was clearly opposed to the queen's Gusti policy for their own sake, and it should be admitted that more than half of the Ministers of Malwageni were currently on her side, it would make it difficult for the queen Gusti to take any decision whatsoever," reply Wardhana quiet.
"Uncle is trying to take advantage and pull me in the power vortex, isn't it?"
"You may say like that prince, but what I do for the benefit of Malwageni and you alone" answered Wardhana quickly.
"My interests?"
"Aren't you aware why they prefer you over Ciha? I'm sorry but you're far below Ciha and they know that. They underestimate you and assume you will not be able to so easily arranged.
You are actually the same as His Majesty, the difference is that the Revelation of the psyche has chosen His Majesty, they should respect you because it is very deserving of a prince Malwageni," Wardhana tried to provoke Pancaka.
"Aren't you the same as trying to use me?" balas Pancaka cynical.
"The servant never belittles you, the servant comes to meet you himself to ask for cooperation. This deal will benefit you princes, you can show them if you are not just a royal symbol and get rid of the traitors.
Second, I will make sure you get a high position after all these problems are finished. This is not a gift because you really deserve a position in the Malwageni" replied Wardhana.
Pancaka turned his head towards Mandaka who from the beginning stood beside him.
"Then what should I do?" ask Pancaka.
"Right now they're proposing a few names to be the Chief Inspector and you're one of them. Accept their request, I will arrange all until you occupy that office.
Approach them and look for all the evidence of the financial misappropriation of the kingdom they did, some servant confidant will come to your aid. After all the evidence is complete, leave the rest to the servant" replied Wardhana.
"Does the queen approve of your plan?" ask KmPancaka worried.
"You take it easy, he has agreed to everything" Wardhana replied.
"Okay uncle, I will help you if it can make amends" replied Pancaka.
"Thank you prince, I will tell you all the full plan after you are appointed chief examiner. I beg you and I'm sorry to bother you so late at night like this" Wardhana got up from her seat and lowered her head before stepping out.
"Prince?" mandaka said as Wardhana was gone.
"I know uncle, he's using me right now but it's much better than having to deal with Uncle Wardhana, he's not someone who can be faced even with hundreds of thousands of troops.
I've heard that living in the political environment of the kingdom is as dangerous as the martial world but as long as I can make amends first, I will do to support the power of Sabran's brother," Pancaka replied slowly.
"You have been a much more mature prince, may His Majesty continue to guide you so as not to make mistakes that mistress concubine did first because the Apocalypse of the Presbyterian can not be forced to choose," Mandaka said in his heart.
***
"Hey stupid, didn't I tell you not to walk too far, your body is still injured," said the Fire Dragon annoyed as Sabrang walked too far away from the hut of Revelation Tama.
"I just want to breathe in the fresh air of the Fire Dragon, you think I'm not tired of lying on the bed?" reply Sabrang while watching the surroundings.
"Do as you please" replied the Fire Dragon.
Sabrang chuckled at the curse of the Fire Dragon, he felt that the fire demon now looked more like his chatty mother and forbade it.
"This place is really beautiful" said Sabrang amazed.
As Sabrang continued to step into the forest, he was like hearing the sound of people practicing.
"Is Grandpa practicing?" said Sabrang slowly as he walked closer.
Sabrang's face changed instantly upon seeing the swordplay of Revelation Tama. The old man's swordplay was so delicate yet so deadly, his every move so drugged his eyes.
Each change in the sword movement of Revelation Tama was very subtle and closed the previous gap. If usually swordsmanship always creates a gap when changing styles but not with what is shown by Revelation Tama.
Even the Fire Dragon who had often seen the best sword style was amazed by the sword of Revelation Tama.
"I've only seen this great sword style this time, there's no gap at all" the Fire Dragon said in disbelief.
Sabrang continued to pay attention to every movement of Revelation Tama and remembered it, he was sure that one day it would be useful in the fight.
"Didn't stealing see it's not good son," Revelation Tama twisted her body before throwing her wooden sword at Sabrang.
Sabrang who still could not use his inner power seemed to react too late.
As the wooden sword was about to hit Sabrang, Wahyu Tama pointed his hand towards the sword and stopped it in mid-air.
"You really attract the child, there is no fear in your eyes" said Wahyu Tama while pulling back the wooden sword with deep energy.
"True to my guess, grandfather is not an ordinary swordsman" Sabrang said slowly.
"You know a lot about swordsmanship? what if you show me your swordsmanship? take it easy, I will not use my inner strength either" Revelation Tama throws a twig at Sabrang.
Sabrang smiled slightly before catching the tree branch.
"Please guide the cake" replied Sabrang slowly.
"You see Anom, the slightest bit of him holding a sword, his face instantly changed," said the irked Fire Dragon Anom replied with a laugh.
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Make the Singles troops who ask for a bonus chapter I apologize for some days have not been able to grant it. In the next few chapters there will be a political and strategic fight between Wardhana and Adiwilaga.
Political battles always drain my mind so a bonus chapter will be given after the Malwageni turmoil ends in the next few days.
Footnotes
Punthuk Setumbu Hill is located in Magelang, this hill is one of the best spots to watch the sunrise with the background of Mount Merapi Merbabu. From this place tourists can also see the magnificent Borobudur Temple in the morning which is cooped up by a sea of fog.
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