The Fire Dragon Sword
Swordsman of the Demon Valley
Sabrang and Wardhana are seen entering an inn to rest. After bidding farewell with Bahadur and Kumbara they moved quickly towards the harbor to infiltrate the island of skulls.
Kumbara decided to temporarily stay in the green Bat Sect to investigate the involvement of the Demon Valley while Brajamusti would visit the Golden Eagle Sect to discuss the possible rise of the Demon Valley.
"Half day's walk from here we will arrive at the port of Joyo geni Prince. In the past Joyo geni was one of the Duchies most loyal to Malwageni but due to the political machinations of officials at that time Duke Browo was executed by Malwageni".
"Dad sentenced his loyal followers to death?" Sabrang scrunched his forehead.
"Malwageni Prince, some time before the collapse of Malwageni many officials who had been bought by Majasari's wealth. They devised a plan to get rid of the confidants of His Majesty the king.
Many people loyal to His Majesty the King were executed or exiled to the island of skulls".
"Then you just shut up?".
"The political forces of the time succeeded in suppressing His Majesty the king with false proof that they were about to revolt.He was heavy in heart His Majesty the king had to enforce the law above all else". Wardhana speaks slowly.
Sabrang shook his head slowly, imagining how distressed his father was when almost all the officials had betrayed him.
"You will understand at some point how all interests suppress you, it has become human nature to move according to their own self-interest, even dirty and non-chivalric actions they will do for the sake of achieving their goals".
Sabrang sighed at Wardhana's explanation, imagining how complicated it is to set up a kingdom among the interests of many.
"Hope Prince don't worry". Wardhana could see the unease in Sabrang's heart after hearing his story. Political intrigue with all interests was indeed the beginning of the destruction of Malwageni at that time.
"Hamba won't do anything wrong again Prince" Wardhana said in his heart.
Wardhana recalled a moment before Malwageni was attacked.
"Hamba facing the King's majesty". Wardhana knelt before Arya Dwipa who was preparing to fight against Majasari.
"You still haven't left? do you dare to go against my orders?" Arya Dwipa's voice is rising.
"Hamba beg your mercy, Your Majesty, allow the servant to join the war with the Malwageni army".
"Go or I'll kill you" A blue aura enveloped Arya Dwipa's body pressing down on Wardhana.
"The servant will follow wherever his majesty goes".
"You!!!" Arya Dwipa stared hard at Wardhana. Moments later Arya Dwipa's face softened.
"You don't even think I'm your king yet" Arya Dwipa shook her head softly.
"Hamba dare not Your Majesty".
"You understand best how unlikely we are to win this battle, they bribed almost all of my officials. You're one of my best strategists, Malwageni needs you one day".
"But your highness.....".
"Enough Wardhana! The prince has been evacuated by Patih's brother to safety, you must survive because the prince needs you later".
Wardhana was silent at Arya Dwipa's orders, tears streaming from her eyes seeing her king in a pinch but she was ordered to flee.
"If you feel angry, save your anger! if you're feeling hate keep your hate for now. Take all your anger out as you try to take back the Malwageni with the Prince. I'll leave Prince to you Wardhana". Arya Dwipa stepped out without turning her head towards Wardhana.
"Your Majesty" Wardhana is still kneeling after the departure of Arya Dwipa.
"Uncle?". Sabrang's voice breaks Wardhana's daydream.
"Ah yes sorry prince".
"Wouldn't father at that time have acted against treasonous officials?".
Wardhana shook her head softly "Everything is not that simple Prince. His majesty was not unaware the officials were starting to leave him but it was too late when he came to his senses.
The power of a King is absolute but political power, Whisperers who always interfere in the decision of a King greatly affects all policies taken.
His Majesty was a good King but many of his whisperers betrayed their own interests".
Sabrang nodded slowly, now slowly he understood the burden his father had to bear first.
"I heard that many Majasari troops were withdrawn from the Duchy of Rogo geni". A Swordsman speaks to his friend.
"It seems so, the news I heard was all at the request of Mr. Axis. I don't know what's on your noble mind still trusts that person". The other fighter chimed in
"Aw?" Wardhana scrunched her forehead, "Has fast as their movements are now difficult to read so this is a tactic made by the Axis" Wardhana muttered softly.
"Uncle recognize that person?" Sabrang asked half a whisper.
"Not only know Prince, he used to be one of the best investigators Malwageni, it could be said he was my teacher in the science of war but his ambition and cunning nature always harmed Malwageni.
After the betrayal he did to His Majesty the king while fighting with the kingdom of Kertajaya which led to the defeat received by Malwageni finally His Majesty expelled him.
Some time later I heard he was joining Majasari. One of the factors that made it easier for them to conquer Malwageni was the leak of Malwageni combat power. But I heard after Malwageni fell he again betrayed Majasari and exiled on the island of skulls.
I didn't expect Majasari to use him again against us".
"I didn't think I'd meet you in a place like this Yudha".
"You'd better leave before I kill you senior" Yudha stared intently at the swordsman who was crashing through her desk
"You dreaming? Even I can kill you with one hand tied" the Swordsman laughed mockingly.
"Maybe you used to be arrogant like that but now I am much stronger than you think senior" Yudha smiled sinisterly.
"What can a disciple who runs away from his Sect do? you haven't even mastered the basic moves of the Dark Wind Sect ".
"That little sect won't make me a great swordsman".
"You!!" The warrior drew his sword "In the name of Master and the winds of darkness today I will take your life".
The warrior was ready to attack but suddenly his sword movement stopped.
"When have you been?" it is seen that the sword of Judha has lodged in the body of the swordsman. The speed of Yudha's attack made everyone who saw it amazed at the same time feel afraid, even Sabrang was a little surprised at Yudha's speed.
"Fastly, he was not a random swordsman" Sabrang looked at Yudha sharply.
"Prince please refrain, I fear that if we are involved it will arouse Majasari's suspicion". Sabrang nodded slowly.
"I told you senior, I'm much stronger than you" Yudha smiled cynically.
"What demon did you learn?" The warrior's body fell to the ground.
"Whatever I've learned is none of your business and I'm sure I'm getting stronger now". Yudha sheathed her sword back.
All the visitors to the inn fled after seeing a swordsman killed even his other swordsman friend fled.
"The Demon Valley Science is indeed terrible, I will be the strongest swordsman with this knowledge" Yudha muttered inwardly.
Yudha sat back down and continued eating like nothing had happened, but suddenly her gaze was directed at Sabrang who was not disturbed by the commotion he made.
Yudha again got up and approached Sabrang and Wardhana who were sitting not far from him
"Sounds like you're not here?".
"Ah sorry sir, this me and my master are indeed not people here we happened to stop by to unwind" Wardhana lowered her head in salute.
"I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to your master!" Yudha rebukes Wardhana.
Sabrang continued his meal but Yudha took Sabrang's food.
"I'm talking to you are you deaf?".
Wardhana's face changed instantly, she was ready to pull out her sword but Sabrang's hand gesture signaled not to do so.
"May I continue eating, sir?"Sabrang turned to Yudha.
Yudha gave a small smile before throwing Sabrang food on the ground
"Eat, I won't stop you as long as you eat downstairs"
Wardhana could not hold back her emotions, she drew her sword and attacked Yudha quickly.
"So soon" Wardhana bounced away after receiving a quick attack Yudha who suddenly appeared behind him.
"Junk like you is useless to live in this world".
Yudha quickly attacked Wardhana.
"What kind of thing is he using? I've never seen him" Wardhana leapt back to avoid Yudha's attack but Yudha appeared behind him.
"Death to you" Yudha swung her sword quickly.
"Great, he's fast" Wardhana never dodged.
"Trangggg" Yudha's sword was right about the Sabrang Sword that was in front of him.
Yudha bounced back receiving the effect of her own attack.
"Him? Since when?" Yudha was surprised to see Sabrang's speed.
"It turns out you're hiding your ability, interesting!!" Yudha stared at Sharp Sabrang.
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