The Fire Dragon Sword
Malwageni Resistance
The return of Wardhana not only made the fighting spirit of the soldiers flared up but also changed things quickly. Together with Pendekar Kalang and the knights of the pepper mashed blade plus the power of the White Fox and Lingga, they managed to paralyze the road-opening forces that almost destroyed the last defense of Malwageni.
After successfully disabling the opposing forces, that night Wardhana asked Sekar Pitaloka for permission to talk to Arina alone.
He wanted to ask Arina for an explanation about the war situation briefly including the position of the enemy forces and what Arina had done.
Wardhana was quite surprised when he heard Arina's explanation especially after knowing their position was now very pinched, the movement of the enemy from various directions as if to close all Malwageni movements.
"Hamba apologized can not do much, sir Patih, all have done to escape their siege but the movement of Arkantara really can not be guessed" said Arina closed the explanation.
Wardhana nodded softly while taking a deep breath, with an opponent as strong as Arkantara, being able to survive so far was a miracle for Arina who had no experience of fighting.
"You've tried, miss, thank you for protecting the palace while I'm gone, leave the rest to me" Wardhana then unrolled the scroll that was already filled with graffiti Arina.
"When did you draw these positions?" ask Wardhana slowly.
"Yesterday sir, I also dug a large trench around the forest here to hold the Saung Galah forces from the direction of the duchy of Wanajaya but..."
"But they don't move from that direction and rotate through Rogo Geni right?" cut Wardhana fast.
"Right sir, their movements are very difficult to guess," replied Arina.
"Listen ladies, in war nothing is certain, everything we and they do is only an approximation of observing the movement of the opponent and it can only be obtained from the experience of war. I don't underestimate Saung Galah but since Jaladara was killed, they no longer have experienced strategists.
"Movements made by Saung Galah at this time is very impossible if only relying on the instinct of Pancaka who has never been at war. Then how can they read all the plans you've made? one more strange thing that just happened, how did Arkantara troops who just landed in Jawata know with certainty your location and attack?" ask Wardhana with a smile.
Arina's face looked surprised after hearing Wardhana's explanation, she never thought that far.
"You mean there's an eye in our team?" ask Arina slowly.
"True, if they can read all the movements that you do perfectly then there are certainly eyes that always leak your plan," answered Wardhana.
"It's just right that I feel like their movements are weird, and then how are you gonna find those eyes?"
"It's easy enough to actually find out who the traitor is because I know for sure how loyal the southern Wind warrior is to me and from the battle I already knew who it was but I'll let him freely move in this place.
"The key to war is to use everything around you as a strength even if it is your greatest weakness. Infiltrated with the eyes of the enemy is not always a weakness, if you are able to use it to strike back then he can be our best weapon," answered Wardhana slowly, he then explains his plan and asks Arina to help him perfect the plan.
"How can you think so far?" arina said in amazement.
"As I said earlier, the art of war is only about the instinct of reading the opponent's movements and making decisions at the right time and that can only be obtained from experience" Wardhana replied.
Wardhana refocused on the scrolls before him, although he already had an idea of a plan to outwit and counter-attack but with their position already very pinched it was quite difficult to apply it because the ability of the soldiers was not the same. He must correctly choose the right person in the right position.
"If I'm not on the wrong path from Rogo Geni will pass through a fairly large river near here, but it will take time to deploy troops to this place unless..." Wardhana stopped her speech and drew something.
Arina stared amazed at the man dubbed the sleeping Dragon of Malwageni, now she began to understand why the Goddess Tungga still remained confident even though they had been cornered and almost lost hope.
The speed and calmness of Wardhana reading the situation at the crucial moment and utilizing everything around him into power is amazing.
Wardhana doesn't understand that this is the most difficult situation he has ever faced in his life, not to mention Sabrang's much-needed whereabouts at this time were also unknown but he was still very calm and took command for a while as if he was sure Sabrang would come in time.
"He seemed to be born indeed to fight," Arina said in her heart.
After many attempts to simulate war, Wardhana gathered together the Alliance warriors who would lead the troops in their respective roles.
Wardhana actually wanted to wait for Tungga Dewi but because the time was getting narrow he finally asked permission to Sekar Pitaloka.
White Fox, Lingga, Hangareksa, Arsenio was asked to come to a special tent that Wardhana used as a command center. Soon Arung, Mahawira, Wulan Sari, Emmy and others joined after successfully returning to the capital.
Tension seemed to be radiating across the faces of some present as they realized it might be the biggest war in Nuswantoro's history with a very strong opponent. The holy Temple army and the possibility of Mandala awakening clearly affected the mentality of the soldiers they were about to lead.
"Before I apologize for until now not being able to find the most appropriate way to defeat them, the difference in strength is too far away that we will not be able to fight back in the usual way. I have to convey this first because it can be said that this time the war is a suicide mission.
"But I'm not the one who wants to die in vain, there are still loopholes that we can use to win the war this time even if it's very difficult. I will explain all his plans including the duties of each squad after hearing your opinions.
"This war is not only about Malwageni and Arkantara but also Nuswantoro because winning this war is the same as stopping the Mandala Ambition. But if you don't want to join the war this time, except for the Mawageni forces, I'll let him go" Wardhana said.
"Brokers will always be close to death and I think everyone feels the same way so it's best to quickly explain the plan right now" the White Fox replied quickly to everyone's nod.
"The red Lotus from the beginning has decided to join the war and will not change its decision" said Wulan Sari arrived.
"Sorry sir, we are warriors who are accustomed to fighting using instinct, you have to explain in detail your plan so that we do not make mistakes" said Mahawira.
"Thank you, sir, I'll explain it in detail" replied Wardhana in relief, it was never imagined before if in the end the sects of the great martial world sects who had their respective interests united to save the martial world from Mandala's ambitions.
"I won't cover up if our current position is already very pinched, their attack just seemed to be just a paving the way and to disrupt our movement and it worked because I heard you guys were always moving places and seemed confused what to do, but I can still fix things and try to turn things around slowly.
"I'll split the army in two, the White Fox Lord and Mahawira of the Fire and Wind sect would lead an army to head off Arkantara from the west using the formation of the Supit Urang War Siasat and the Neba Emprit.
"The movement of Mahawira's forces will be the key to the success of the newly developed Emprit Neba formation, it takes both magic and speed to make this formation deadly and I want to enlist the help of the mistress of the concubine, the swordsman and the mashed knight of pepper helped the lord of the Wira carry out this plan.
"The enemy position is likely to be here and must pass through Trowulan to reach the palace, you will make my former village a battlefield. The high cliff cliffs around the entrance border of Trowulan could be used by the Hero to ambush after the White Fox master managed to pull them forward.
"The information from the password will be an important part of my plan this time so make sure there is no misinformation" Wardhana then explained in detail the duties of each of the troops led by the White Foxes.
All seemed amazed by Wardhana's confidence in using a formation he had never used before.
"But there is a great weakness that I cannot yet cover from this formation. If the enemy army had a warrior who could match Wira and his troops then the formation of Emprit Neba would be easy to destroy. When that happens use your instincts because there's nothing I can do this time, " Wardhana said.
"You don't have to worry, sir, we martial arts warriors are used to being out of danger. As long as it doesn't change formation, I'm free to do anything, right?" ask Mahawira slowly.
Wardhana nodded softly, "I am with His Majesty and Arung will lead the troops to head off Pancaka from Rogo Geni. The one whose name I did not mention will be standing guard here while waiting for news if these two troops need help," replied Wardhana slowly while turning towards Lingga.
"Your task will be the toughest this time sir, you will lead the opening army to destroy their movements before the White Fox master ambushes but I can only promise you twenty Hibata warriors who accompany you due to the limitations of the army.
"In this war the closest to danger is you sir, please forgive me but you are the most appropriate person to lead it" Wardhana said.
"Do as you please because the most important thing for me is that their formation is chaotic before it gets to this point. That's the only way to get around the sizeable difference in the number of troops" Wardhana replied, pointing to a single point.
"No need to worry, I will do as I can," Lingga replied while tightly grasping the handle of his heirloom sword.
"Go first to this point and try to return safely, I count on you" Wardhana got up and saluted the Lingga.
The phallus just nodded while walking away followed by the Hibata warriors.
"I'm sorry for our dispute, if you still hold a grudge against me we'll settle it after winning this war" Wardhana shouted.
"Basic fool!" phallus.
"Mrs concubine, you along with Miss Lenny Darow and Gusti the queen will be the last soldiers to guard the palace. Servant will lead the army to move against Saung Galah, now the supreme command of the servant leave it to you," said Wardhana slowly while handing over the highest plate of the kingdom that Sabrang gave him.
"Uncle, here...." Emmy seemed hesitant because she felt she had not been able to lead a war of this magnitude.
"The rapid coordination between the troops will be the determinant of the war this time and I can't possibly fight while thinking of the White Fox lord's army, you are the most appropriate person currently leading us all," reply Wardhana slowly.
"But..."
"If I asked for it, would you still refuse?" Sabrang appeared with Wahyu tama, Tungga Dewi and others.
"Your Majesty?" Wardhana and Emmy immediately knelt in salute.
"Do what Uncle Wardhana asks, I believe you're capable of, Emmy" Sabrang said softly.
"Okay, Your Majesty" Emmy replied softly.
"Uncle, is everything ready?" ask Sabrang.
"Son waits for your command, Your Majesty," answered Wardhana quickly.
"I'll take the battle robe and look at my son for a bit, get all the troops ready, we're leaving!" sabrang orders while stepping out towards Mentari's tent.
"Hamba received orders!" answer Wardhana.
Tungga Dewi approached Wardhana and explained if they managed to repel the Arkantara troops moving from the west.
"If not all we managed to catch but at least they have reduced a lot" said Tungga Dewi.
"Thank you Gusti the queen, that's enough as an early warning if Malwageni will fight to the end" Wardhana replied softly.
"Sora, prepare for our departure as soon as possible, I don't want to be late at the trapping location" Wardhana told Sora's Ox.
"Okay sir," Sora ran out to gather his troops.
"It looks like I'm late" a man appears to be talking to Sabrang outside the tent.
"Mr Panca?" Wardhana scrunched her forehead, she almost forgot the existence of the swordsman because it seemed to disappear.
"I have a present for you, Mr. Wardhana," Ken Panca struck the parcel he was carrying as he stepped closer.
"Gift for me?"
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After a long walk and the sun was already overhead, the Arkantara forces led by Saragi and Rengga began to approach Trowulan. They decided to take a short break to save the strength of his troops.
"How long are we gonna be?" ask Saragi.
"It seems that soon, Your Majesty, after passing through this forest, we will reach the border" replied Rengga slowly.
"Don't you feel weird? along the way there was not a single Malwageni troop, even at the point you were expecting earlier," Saragi replied a little worriedly.
"Please don't worry too much, Your Majesty, the attack we did yesterday might surprise them and pull out all the troops to guard the capital. But that was the beginning of their destruction, surviving in the capital with a little food supply is suicide, now I believe this war will not be more than four days," replied Rengga confidently.
"It seems that the nickname Sleeping Dragon from Malwageni is too exaggerated, if he has that nickname then I am a raging Dragon," Rengga's inner heart.
"Hopefully you are right this time," Saragi retorted softly, her face agitated and occasionally staring at her resting warrior.
Saragi felt that something was strange because it was so easy for them to enter the Malwageni region that reportedly had conquered Majasari and Saung Galah.
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The tactics of war Supit Urang and Emprit Neba are two of the art of war that existed in the puppet world in the Baratayudha war.
Suprit Urang and Emprit Neba were often used by the Pandavas in their wars.
A little overview of the strategy that Wardhana will use in facing Arkantara.
Urang Supit
(shrimp claws) is a strategy that Pandavas often use. As with shrimp, the tactic was more impressed just self-defense (survive). Sometimes back and forth. However, it suddenly advanced and pinned down opponents from the left and right sectors.
Neba
Emprit is a type of small rice-eating birds that are generally clustered in large numbers. They have simultaneous movements. Neba means coming down together from the sky. It's a war strategy with formations such as large numbers of emprits attacking together.
In other words, the tactic relied on either attacking together or gnawing at the opponent. In that strategy, the ability of each team was evenly distributed, none of which stood out the most. The play is only stopped when the opponent is no longer struggling.
There are still many other war arts that Wardhana will use in the Fire Dragon Sword to cover the defeat of the troop numbers and all of them are inspired from the puppet world so let's just wait.
Chapter Bonus? think this is a bald gw wkwkwkw. patient yes. later there must be a bonus...
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