The Fire Dragon Sword
Meaning of a Defeat
The voices of people whispering to each other filled every corner of the palace that morning, they were talking about the incident that made everyone panic.
Some people were also seen busy reporting the current state of affairs on the queen Gusti. Pandita, the person Wardhana hoped could change the direction of the meeting this time just disappeared and did not show the trunk of his nose.
The situation is very favorable Adiwilaga is known when the Pandita family reported the loss of Minister Pakirakiran that night.
Wardhana then asked Lembu sora to send some troops to search for Pandita's whereabouts.
But what makes Sora Cow confused is Wardhana as if half-heartedly looking for the existence of Pandita, he even told Sora to prepare more troops to keep watch in the main hall of Malwageni.
"Just leave Pandita's problem to your soldiers, there are more important tasks for you to do" Wardhana said slowly.
"But sir, isn't Pandita the key to all this trouble and her disappearance right before the meeting signifies something is wrong?" ask the Cow Sora confused.
"Did I ever teach you to question a command? just do what I ask, and move the south wind warriors to guard around the main hall right after the meeting starts," Wardhana replied slightly higher.
"Okay sir," replied Oxen Sora quickly.
"You've started Adiwilaga, and I'm sure you'll end up in custody" Wardhana said furiously as she stepped out into the main hall.
Wardhana's face looked a little tense, he realized the problems he faced this time were much more complicated than usual, just a little misstepping there would be a civil war between them.
Wardhana must ensure that Adiwilaga and his followers do not incite or influence other ministers who are unaware of the real problem.
As Wardhana's footsteps entered the Hall of Meeting, dozens of ministers including Adiwilaga who had waited long enough to greet him and salute.
"I'm sorry I'm a little late, Your Majesty sent people to talk to me, I hope you understand" Wardhana said as she stepped into the room.
"Don't be too proud of you, Your Majesty's duty is much more important" Adiwilaga replied slowly, he actually wanted to humiliate Wardhana who came late but Wardhana's reason about the arrival of Sabrang's envoy was obviously impossible for anyone to dare to question.
Wardhana did deliberately come too late to buy time Arung work, he had also explained all his plans to Gusti the queen.
"Sorry Gusti the queen, I came late," Wardhana lowered her head before sitting on her chair.
"It's all right, Mr Patih, Your Majesty must obviously come first, don't you think so great ministers?" sekar Pitaloka said as he looked at his ministers.
All the ministers present nodded in unison, no one was crazy enough to fuss over Wardhana's delay if it was related to Sabrang.
"Well, I asked for permission to start the meeting Gusti queen," said Wardhana while looking at Pancaka who had not dared to look at her from the beginning.
After obtaining the approval of Sekar Pitaloka, Wardhana then opened the meeting, he explained the purpose of the meeting including the decision of Sekar Pitaloka who wanted to re-examine the kingdom's finances thoroughly.
"In this kind of situation, and as you all know if we have just fought an all-out battle with Saung Galah, Gusti the queen wants to improve all the system of court government so that Malwageni continues to succeed.
It is considered Gusti's important queen because we are currently the only kingdom in the land of Jawata. In addition, Malwageni had to prepare for all the possibilities to fight again because the kingdom of Arkantara began to move. Gusti Ratu wants to make sure the government system runs well" said Wardhana loud.
The atmosphere of the meeting hall became boisterous by the whispers of the ministers, some blatantly refused but some chose not to speak while looking at the situation.
"Allow the servant to speak Gusti queen," said Adiwilaga arrived.
Wardhana stared intently at Adiwilaga, he then turned to Sekar Pitaloka who answered a nod.
"Please, minister" said Wardhana.
"May Gusti the queen always be given health. Servant understands very well all Gusti's decisions of the queen for the good of Malwageni but let me give you a little opinion.
The rules of the palace have been made a long time ago and are still running to this day, I still remember how His Majesty Arya Dwipa asked us all to submit to the rules of the palace. Servant does not disagree with your decision but I fear it will clash with the rules of the palace which has given the duty to all ministers to serve the king.
I am afraid that the exit of this decision can override the role of the future examiner official currently led by the prince of Pancaka, please be wary of the queen thinking back," said Adiwilaga slowly.
The voice agreed and the nod of some ministers came back, they felt what Adiwilaga said was right. If all the tasks that have been done by the examiner officials in question, it will cause chaos and make the examiner's office look just a symbol in the palace.
"Do you think that's what a prince is?" Sekar Pitaloka suddenly asked Pancaka.
When Pancaka was about to answer, Wardhana spoke first.
"What you're saying is so unfounded master minister, Gusti the queen just wants to improve the system instead of weaken it, that's why he decided to reopen the case of the attempted rebellion that used to happen.
Gusti the queen not only wanted to improve the royal system but also straighten out the past and it would clear the names of the prince and mistress of concubines," Wardhana suppresses her voice when naming Pancaka and the mistress of the concubine to signal Pancaka if she has the last weapon if Pancaka changes her mind.
All gasped in shock upon hearing Wardhana's remarks, including Adiwilaga and Pancaka.
Pancaka was obviously the one who was most surprised, he understood where Wardhana was saying. With all the evidence he has, Wardhana can clear his good name but can also be his biggest obstacle in the palace.
"Sorry sir, regarding the problem of the rebel experiment.." not yet finished Adiwilaga replied, Wardhana had cut off his words.
"Do you think this problem is not important to reopen? you forget mistress concubine dragged into this matter, wrestling the queen just wants to unpack the problem that is full of this awkwardness. Gusti the queen is still convinced the mistress of the concubine is not involved" said Wardhana Sharp.
"I don't mean to talk like that sir, just like you, I don't think mistress concubine is involved. I hope we do not suspect each other because the wrestling queen calls all of us to solve the problems that occurred in Malwageni," Adiwilaga replied annoyed.
The atmosphere became tense due to Wardhana's remarks, they threw opinions to defend each side.
Wardhana is seen smiling while occasionally staring at the exit, she looks like she is waiting for something.
"What the patih master said was true, the examiner official also needed to be supervised in order to work properly, and what the queen Gusti did was a form of surveillance. I do not mind everything for the good of Malwageni," said Pancaka arrived.
All who heard Pancaka's words gasped in shock, they did not expect him to be so quick to side with Gusti the queen.
Adiwilaga looks the most surprised among others because he is very confident Pancaka will support him.
"Prince, you?" adiwilaga said in his heart.
"Sial," said Pancaka in his heart, he had actually decided to support Adiwilaga but Wardhana's remarks about the rebellion in the past seemed to threaten him.
Pancaka eventually chose not to confront Wardhana in a way that supported him.
***
"It looks like this is where they're holding him?" Arung covered his face before jumping down from the tree and moving towards the dozens of soldiers guarding a hut in the middle of the forest.
"Stop there or we'll kill you! this is the territory of the Malwageni palace that cannot be visited by everyone" shouted one of the guard soldiers.
"Kill me? you guys are too arrogant," Arung drew his sword and immediately moved to attack.
"Malwageni soldiers should bow down to whoever the king is leading but you dare to defy the queen's wrestling? I'll make sure you get the payback" Arung drained his power in before swinging his sword. He moved very quickly to knock out his opponent's opponent.
Dozens of guard soldiers fell down simultaneously as the back of the Arung sword slammed into their bodies. The guards gasped in shock upon seeing Arung's speed. In just a few breaths, Arung managed to knock them all out.
"You're lucky Mr. Patih asked me not to kill you all" Arung said as he sheathed his sword.
Arung walked into the small hut and opened the door, seeing Pandita bound in a sitting position.
"Are you okay, sir?" asked Arung while opening the bond on his body.
"Master Arung?" Pandita scrunched his forehead while recognizing the voice of the swordsman wearing the face cover.
"We must be quick, you are awaited in the main hall by Mr. Patih," said Arung as he opened his face cover.
"How did you get here? didn't I hear the coach's removal from your post?" pandita was confused.
"The story is long, all have been included in the plan of the coach, we should be quick because the meeting may be over soon," said Arung slowly.
***
Sabrang seemed annoyed because as soon as he tried, the water reservoir could never be full.
"Damn," said Sabrang as he laid his body on the ground.
"Failure will make you much stronger, never make a failure as a barrier for you to become stronger" said Wahyu Tama slowly.
"Grandfather," said Sabrang slowly, he rose from his sleep and sat before the Revelation of Tama.
"Science is not just about talent but you have to learn from defeat to make you stronger. Never be afraid to lose because a warrior as strong as anything must have lost," said Wahyu Tama slowly.
"Did grandpa ever lose?" ask Sabrang.
"Not counting, do you think I'm getting the eastern sword god's nickname just like that?" answer Revelation Tama.
Revelation of Tama seems to notice Sabrang's body, training for a few days makes him look stronger.
"Every defeat will cause injury to your body, make every wound as an excuse for you to continue to grow until no one is able to hurt you anymore" said Wahyu Tama continued.
Sabrang nodded slowly, only this time someone taught him so much detail and not just about swordsmanship. The principle principle that Revelation Tama says about defeat has never been heard from anyone because so far victory is the main principle in teaching the science of canuragan.
"With the science of kanuragan that grandfather should have a grandfather's name can be much larger but grandfather instead prefers to withdraw from the martial world. What did Grandpa really think?" asked Sabrang curiously.
Revelation Tama took a slow breath before answering Sabrang's question.
"You know, son, protecting the martial world not only won the fight but how you became useful to each other. Not everyone who cares about the martial world is endowed with a great talent like you, all have their own way of fighting for what they think is right and I chose this path" replied Tama Revelation slowly.
Revelation Tama rose from his seat and went into the hut before coming out again carrying a sword wrapped in white cloth.
"Follow me son, as I promised yesterday, I will begin to teach you the swordsmanship of Sabdo Palon," asked Wahyu Tama.