The Fire Dragon Sword
The Iron Hand Troops
"How dare you fight Majasari, you must be taught a lesson" One of the Soldiers drew his sword.
The middle-aged man who unsheathed the sword earlier was ready to chant a move.
"Stop! Put your sword back!". Someone ordered the soldier to retreat. He walked closer to the man
" I'm sorry senior my name is Wikarta, I'm the leader of the Iron Hand Force of Majasari. It seems that there was a misunderstanding so senior was so angry with us". Wikarta tried to dampen the atmosphere, she did not want to get into trouble while carrying out her mission.
"You don't have much to say, today I'm going to sue for what you did in my village". The middle-aged man still drew his sword. His eyes exuded a huge grudge on Majasari.
Sabrang was still observing the situation, he did not want to get involved too quickly with Majasari. He was worried that if his identity was known it would complicate Vijaya's movement to gather strength.
"Once again I'm on behalf of the iron-fisted forces apologizing to the senior if we did anything wrong. We didn't want to look for a commotion, we just stopped for a moment to rest". Wikarta is still trying to quell the man's anger.
"I don't need your apology, blood must be avenged!" He suddenly attacked Wikarta arrived.
Got a surprise attack Wikarta moved back against the attack.
"Senior forced me to act decisively" Wikarta shook her head softly. He rushed forward to attack the man. His sword attack could force the man to take several steps back.
Wikarta's ability as a middle-level swordsman could easily cripple the man.
Now the sword of Wikarta was on the man's neck. His troops spontaneously surrounded the man.
"I told you not to go too far. Fighting Majasari soldiers is the same as fighting His Majesty the king. I have to finish you off".
"You think I'm scared? Kill me, there will be many new baby countries to fight against Majasari's oppression".
Wikarta shook her head slowly, she swung her sword with all her might.
Suddenly a jug shot rapidly towards his sword. The power of the jug throw makes Wikarta must step back a few steps.
Wikarta turned towards the jug it came from. Sabrang looks gently smiling looking at Wikarta.
"Does master swordsman want to interfere in our affairs?" Wikarta looked at Sabrang with a sharp look.
"I have nothing to do with you guys, I just feel nauseous if I have to eat with the blood around me".
Sabrang snorted inwardly, he actually did not want to get involved in this matter but he could not keep silent that grandfather was killed in front of him.
Wikarta runs by approaching Sabrang and Mentari. Mentari looked at Sabrang who remained calm in the face of the situation they were in.
"Is the Swordsman from here?" Wikarta observed Sabrang for a long time.
"We are just ordinary travelers who happen to pass by master" Sabrang replied calmly.
"It is not better if the master of the temple swordsman does not see this incident and goes to the room to rest". Wikarta spoke a little threateningly.
"I just want to eat quietly, sir. But if you force me to have no other choice".
Sabrang's hand held his sword. The temperature around him began to rise slowly.
"Let him go" Wikarta orders her men to release the man who attacked her earlier.
"But commander".
Wikarta turned her head and looked at her men.
"Didn't you hear my orders? It's just a misunderstanding after all we have to continue our journey".
"Good Commander" One of the soldiers released the man.
"Sorry to disturb the swordsman" Wikarta bowed in salute. His eyes were fixed on the sword that Sabrang was holding.
"That's what he used earlier".
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Thank you, swordsman, for your help". Segara Bayu saluted Sabrang. Sabrang just nodded then let Segara baby sit down.
"Miss please order food for elder Segara Bayu" Mentari nodded then ordered food to the waiter.
"It seems like master is not a person here, what needs are you here for?" Segara opened the conversation.
"We just stopped by to rest for a while elder" Sabrang poured a drink for Segara Bayu.
"Are they Majasari warriors?".
Segara Bayu nodded "I'm fed up with them. They always oppress anyone who tries to fight".
Sabrang can understand Segara bayu's anger because the end of this Majasari was more aggressive, especially after the ripples of resistance began to emerge from the white party.
"Former times when Malwageni had not collapsed our lives were safe without oppression. His Majesty the King never forced his will". Segara Bayu began to remember his life when the Malwageni had not collapsed.
Sabrang was stunned for a moment, there was a sense of haru in him hearing there were still many loyal to his father. He wanted to thank Segara but he decided to keep his identity a secret.
"Master as my gratitude let me invite master swordsman to stop in my hut. It might not be as big as this inn but I'm sure you'll feel comfortable".
Sabrang seemed to think for a moment, he actually wanted to rest in this inn but was not powerless to refuse Segara Bayu's request.
He turned towards Mentari asking for approval, and was reciprocated with a nod of approval by Mentari.
Sabrang nodded in agreement, looking happy face Segara bayu saw Sabrang agree to his request.
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Wijaya was seen frowning his forehead, he looked at the Sora cow in front of him.
"They sent the Iron Hand Army southward? What exactly are they looking for".
The sora cow shook her head slowly, she also could not understand Majasari's movements this time.
"If they make preparations to attack the kingdom of Saung Galah will not go to the south they just stay away from Saung Galah?"
"Iron arm forces are elite combat troops that they have, there must be something they plan" Wijaya still can not understand the movement of Majasari this time.
"Sorry sir, if it continues south after crossing the border of black flow is not it the Duchy of Wanajaya? Outermost region of Saung galah" Lembu sora gave his analyst.
Wijaya's face changed instantly realizing something "Sial! I'm too focused on Keraton Saung galah. They wanted to gnaw at the Saung galah territory slowly until the time came for them to attack".
"This tactic of war is a characteristic of the Stump of the umbara, he always avoids open war if not forced and prefers to gnaw enemies from within. I must immediately go to the Saung Galah Palace to face His Majesty. You immediately call our nearest person there to warn the Duchy of Wanajaya that the Iron Hand Troops are moving there".
"Well Mr. Patih, but..... " The ox sora stopped for a moment making Wijaya curious.
"Continue kakang, at this time we need all the information that can be used to deal with Majasari".
"Sorry sir Patih I got word from Wardana if Prince Sabrang is in the black flow area near the Duchy of Wanajaya".
Wijaya gasped in shock at the words of Lembu sora
"Order Wardana to immediately keep the Prince away from the Duchy of Wanajaya, I do not want to risk the Prince's safety."
"Okay, Mr. Patih will be executed immediately".
Wijaya closed his eyes and took a deep breath
"Your tactics of war are indeed as high as mine, but this time I don't want to lose another chance". Wijaya clenched his hand.