The Fire Dragon Sword
A New Beginning
"So he really disappeared huh?" Lingga sheathed back his sword and pulled all the Kemamang energy after believing Mandala had completely disappeared.
"It looks like we have to start all over again to look for Mandala's whereabouts and stop her. I hate to admit it but right now that's what's best for us at a time when the energy in this child is running out" the White Fox retorted softly.
"You're right, without the help of elder Darin we must be in deep trouble," Linga clenched her hands holding back the anger.
"I'm still not strong enough" he said in his heart.
"Have something happened, sir?" ask Wardhana who had dared to approach after the White Fox and Lingga had already drawn his inner strength.
"Mandala managed to escape the attack of elder Darin," replied the White Fox quickly.
"Stuck? how is it possible with such an explosion?" ask Wardhana surprised.
"I think the same as you, but that's what Wardhana did. The opponent we are facing this time seems to be much stronger than Lakeswara, moreover he managed to use Naraya's body," the White Fox retorted softly.
"Naraya? you mean Mandala's body..."
"I don't know how he got it, but it was indeed the body of Naraya Dwipa, one of the most talented warriors of the Dwipa breed. He died while the science of canuragannya is still developing, if Naraya is still alive I believe his ability far surpasses me," said the White Fox slowly.
Wardhana fell silent after hearing the White Fox's remark, she could not imagine how powerful Mandala was when able to combine Naraya's body with the energy of the Red Mustika Pomegranate.
"Chairman.." said Arsenio lirih.
"Master, elder Darin died a knight in the fight in defense of what he thought was right. As a swordsman, you certainly understand that such a death is a supreme pride," said the White Foxes trying to console.
"Master White Fox is right, we should return to the palace to take care of His Majesty and properly bury the elder Darin. I'll send the south wind troops to take care of the soldiers who have been killed, after that there is something I want to talk to you guys who seem to be related to the book of Sabdo Loji," Wardhana said.
Arsenio nodded slowly before lifting Darin's body. "Rest in peace, elder, I'll make sure you won't die in vain."
After making sure there were no survivors, they immediately returned to the Capital with a lethargic face, not a hint of the aura of victory after defeating the largest kingdom in Swarna Dwipa.
They realize, in addition to this victory must be paid with many lives including Darin, Mandala who is the strongest enemy is still roaming.
"The strength of the Hibata warriors is still far from being expected, I must find a way to make them one of the strongest groups in the martial world to help His Majesty" Wardhana said in his heart.
"Master, can I ask for your help?" wardhana said to the White Fox slowly as they began to enter the Capital.
"Soliciting help?" The White Fox scrunched his forehead.
***
A few days after the war ended, news of Malwageni's victory spread rapidly across the Nuswantoro mainland.
Victory that was initially considered impossible by some people because of this considerable power difference made Malwageni turn into a new power that is quite feared.
Some of the white and black streams that initially kept their distance now began to offer to work together to protect their respective interests.
The figure of Wardhana who most highlighted in this war, his ability to concoct strategy to turn things around at the right time makes all who hear it shake the head.
Slowly but surely, the boy who was once discovered accidentally by Arya Dwipa in a small village in which Trowulan transformed into the most influential person in Nuswantoro defeated Sabrang and the White Fox who after a big battle it was more choose to withdraw temporarily from the martial world and go to the dark side of the universe.
With Sabrang's permission, Wardhana immediately made a breakthrough to further infuse the influence of Malwageni on the earth Nuswantoro. After asking Emmy to become queen in Arkantara, she also appointed Lingga as mahapatih and Arina as royal advisor to accompany Emmy.
Wardhana also assigns a special task to Arung to quietly seek talented warriors from all over Nuswantoro to become members of the secret organization Hibata. They will be trained directly by the White Foxes and Candrakurama along with some chosen warriors of the Fire and Wind sect.
Wardhana realized, with Hibata's current ability is quite difficult to protect Malwageni if Mandala returned to attack and for that he was determined to make the organization led by Candrakurama was stronger.
Under Wardhana's direction, all moved back to building what was destroyed by the war and slowly began to forget about the loss of Mandala.
But there is something strange about Wardhana's decision this time, when some people involved in a major war got their respective roles, he seemed to forget Wijaya.
Never once did Wardhana invite Wijaya in a meeting that he did. Vijaya seems to be set aside since the betrayal he did when dealing with Masalembo. This was the big question among the southern Wind warriors but they did not dare to ask.
Wardhana instead gave Arung a greater role to lead the south Wind forces and make him a confidant.
"May Arung be able to find great warriors to strengthen Hibata" said Wardhana while massaging his forehead and closing his eyes, Drowsiness because for several days no sleep began to attack him.
But just as Wardhana was asleep, a knock woke her back up.
"Mr Patih, His Majesty calls you to the main hall" said a soldier from behind the door.
"His majesty is back?" Wardhana immediately got up from her seat and stepped out.
"Call Vijaya's brother and say His Majesty is waiting for him in the main hall" Wardhana said before stepping away.
"Ba.ba good sir," the soldier replied in surprise.
***
"For a long time no see, Wardhana," the White Fox greeted Wardhana at the entrance of the hall.
"It's not me, but the child is getting stronger," replied the White Fox with a meaningful smile.
Wardhana frowned confusedly, she felt the White Fox hide something in her smile. Just as he wanted to ask her, Wijaya appeared with a confused face.
"Mr Patih, did His Majesty really call me?" ask Wijaya slowly.
Wardana nodded softly, "There is something that His Majesty wants to talk to Vijaya's brother about after this meeting" replied Wardhana slowly.
"Did I do anything wrong?" wijaya was worried.
"It seems like I'm coming too soon, I'll be back after the meeting is over," Wijaya replied as she lowered her head.
"No brother, you just have to join this meeting," said Wardhana quickly.
"I'm at a meeting?" vijaya's face grew increasingly worried, he could see that all those present in the meeting were Sabrang confidants.
"Let's go in, don't let Your Majesty wait too long" Wardhana asked as she stepped in.
"Honor Your Majesty" they said at the same time as they saw Sabrang waiting with Arsenio, Candrakurama, Fox White, Hangareksa and Lingga Maheswara.
"Sit down uncle" answered Sabrang softly.
After Wardhana and Wijaya sat down, Sabrang began to explain his purpose of calling them all.
"Uncle still remember the reason Ciha arrived back from Malwageni after our fight with Lakeswara?" sanya Sabrang arrived.
"He saw a mysterious swordsman killing the supreme leaders of Masalembo with ease in the dimensions of space and time" Wardhana replied quickly.
Sabrang nodded his head, "When fighting with Agam, I was surprised by the appearance of a mysterious swordsman who was able to fend off Sabdo Palon's sword style easily.
"When we're going to switch styles, Ciha appeared with the Goddess with her fog seal and asked me to retreat because the mysterious swordsman was the same person she saw killing the leaders of Masalembo in the dimension of space and time" Sabrang said slowly.
"But how is it possible." replies Wardhana surprised.
"I don't know but for sure he's very strong, which is why I call all of you today because if until he's on the same side as Mandala, we're all in trouble," answer Sabrang.
"Then what should you do, Your Majesty?" ask Wardhana later.
"I've spoken to Candrakurama that will take over the leadership of Hibata for a while including choosing the warriors who will be members themselves. We have to be prepared with all the worst possibilities and one of them is to strengthen the Hibata organization.
Candrakurama, Mr. Arsenio and grandfather Hangareksa will enter Hibata to help me investigate who the swordsman is as long as I look for new members. Uncle's job is to help them look for clues about the mysterious swordsman because the Fire Dragon believes he is one of the warriors of the Lemurian civilization" Sabrang replied.
"Fire Dragon? how can he be sure when you have not had time to exchange styles," said Hangareksa.
"His energy, he felt the stone energy overflow from the swordsman's body," Sabrang replied quickly.
"But how could the Fire Dragon recognize the energy of the Lemurian warriors?" Arsenio spoke.
"The Spirit of the Fire Dragon is created from the rock of Satam which absorbs natural energy" Wardhana said.
Wardhana then explains everything he found when he managed to get into Suroloyo Peak including the possibility of still life Lemurians who are currently hiding somewhere.
"So you mean the mysterious swordsman was one of the Lemurians who survived the Atlantis attack?" said the White Fox curiously.
"I don't know yet, sir, all that is related to Lemuria is very confusing because according to the records that exist at Suroloyo Peak they are the people who most dislike violence before Atlantis attacked but why the swordsman actually saved Agam and challenged Your Honor," Wardhana replied.
All were silent after hearing Wardhana's answer including Wijaya who until now still did not understand why Sabrang called him.
"What uncle can retrace Suroloyo Peak and find out where the Lemurians went because it seems the answer to all these questions including how the Sabdo Lodge that should be in that place can come to the martial world is in their hands" Sabrang pinta quietly.
"Hamba will try, Your Majesty," replied Wardhana.
"Thank you uncle, I can always count on uncle in any situation" Sabrang replied gently before turning to Wijaya.
"I want to ask for a little help from uncle" Sabrang said.
"Whatever I will do for you, Your Majesty," replied Vijaya quickly before kneeling before Sabrang
"Just like my father, I actually expected a lot on my uncle's ability but since the incident on the mainland, uncle changed a little. Uncle seemed to bury all the advantages that once had amazed father. I have always preferred to be quiet because I want to give uncle time to think.
"The betrayal that uncle did made me disappointed but didn't I forgive? if the guilt that makes the potential uncle buried should stop because a Malwageni knight will make up for the mistakes that have been made by proving his ability," Sabrang said sharply.
"Your highness.servant..servant..." Vijaya could not continue because everything Sabrang said was true. The guilt of the betrayal he once committed always haunts him.
"Go with Grandfather the White Fox to the dark side of the universe and when I return later prove that uncle is one of the Hibata warriors I can count on. Forget all the problems that haunt uncle's mind and be the swordsman who will protect Malwageni" Sabrang said quickly.
"Wijaya's back is one of the people who from the beginning expected His Majesty will lead Hibata one day, return to the Vijaya that was once feared by Majasari, that's how to make up for the mistakes of a Malwageni knight," timpal Wardhana's.
"Thank you, Your Majesty...." Wijaya prostrated himself before Sabrang while clenching his hands.