The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Border Guard Soldiers

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While Panji Tejo Laksono and his entourage began to move away from China, in the Grand Duchy of Kalingga, the Duke of Aghnibrata was holding meetings with Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Mapanji Jayagiri, Gayatri and Resi Tandi.

Yesterday an emissary from the Duchy of Rajapura came to the Kalingga Palace, carrying a letter from the Duke of Waramukti asking that Kalinga join them to rebel against the Prabu Jayengrana rule in Daha. Even if Kalingga refused to help, the Duke of Waramukti asked that the Duke of Aghnibrata not disturb the Duchy of Rajapura or help the soldiers of Panjalu.

Duke Aghnibrata was at a loss as to what he should do to give an answer to his decision in the Duke of Waramukti's letter. Sending someone to a murky area such as the Duchy of Rajapura can be very dangerous for anyone who goes there. It takes someone with a high level of knowledge who can defend himself when there are problems approaching.

The attitude of Duke Aghnibrata who was moody on his throne was clearly seen by Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Prince Mapanji Jayagiri, Resi Tandi and Gayatri who were facing him. This man who is the ruler of Kalingga Duchy seems to be thinking hard when Jayagiri Mapanji opens his voice.

"Kanjeng Duke of Aghnibrata,

Why worry so much like this? Every problem there must be a way", said Mapanji Jayagiri immediately made Duke Aghnibrata look in his direction.

"What do you mean by that, Gusti Pangeran Jayagiri? Please give the servant an explanation so that the servant is able to understand" said Duke Aghnibrata immediately.

Hmmmmmm

"The Kanjeng Adipati Aghnibrata needs is an introduction to the newsletter, right? I am willing to do it", replied Mapanji Jayagiri with confidence.

Hearing the answer, Duke Aghnibrata was surprised not to play as well as Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Resi Tandi and Gayatri.

"But it's very dangerous for Gusti Prince's safety. Servants do not dare to be angered Gusti Prabu Jayengrana if until what happened with Gusti Prince for doing this task", stammered Duke Aghnibrata spoke, trying to prevent the wishes of Mapanji Jayagiri.

"That's right Gusti Prince. Gusti the Third Queen will also punish the heavy servant if the Gusti Prince why. It was too dangerous" Senopati Muda Jarasanda said immediately.

"Kanjeng Adipati Aghnibrata and Uncle Jarasanda need not worry. I will ask Guru Resi Tandi to shadow my steps from a distance not too far away", Mapanji Jayagiri smiled wryly.

"But Gusti Prince,...."

Not yet had Duke Aghnibrata finish his talk, Mapanji Jayagiri had already cut it.

"Kanjeng Duke of Aghnibrata,

I also want to do something for the Kingdom of Panjalu like Kangmas Prince Tejo Laksono who came to China to become an ambassador. As the son of Kanjeng Father Prabu Jayengrana, I must be ready to face any challenges and obstacles for the sake of the establishment of law in the area of Panjalu Kanjeng Adipati. So let me go to Rajapura to be the introduction of the Kalinga newsletter to the Duke of Waramukti", after saying so, Mapanji Jayagiri spread his gaze towards the Duke of Aghnibrata and Senopati Muda Jarasanda. The two princes of the Kingdom of Panjalu were also unable to say anything more to hear the determination of the third princess Prabu Jayengrana.

"Then, I will accompany you Gusti Prince. That way, if anything happens to you, then I do not need to find an excuse when Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono returned from China", said Gayatri quickly.

Resi Tandi smiled happy to hear Gayatri's speech because however the ability of the army of Jayagiri Mapanji can not be said to be perfect, so he was relieved if Gayatri Si Dewi Mask Waja helped maintain the personal safety of the young prince from Kadiri. While Adipati Aghnibrata and Senopati Muda Jarasanda finally helped breathe a sigh of relief because at least there was Gayatri who accompanied Mapanji Jayagiri.

The next day, dressed in disguise as a street swordsman, Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri rode towards the Duchy of Rajapura with a letter from Duke Aghnibrata to the ruler of the Land of Rajapura. While Resi Tandi uses the science of lightening his body to shadow their steps both.

Half a day's journey, Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri reached the border between the Duchy of Rajapura and Kalingga.

"Kangmbok Gayatri Park,

Do we continue the journey or stop for a moment? It seems like our horse has looked tired" said Mapanji Jayagiri after pulling the reins to stop the footsteps of his black horse.

"Kangmboks? Is it not wrong Gusti Pangeran called me with such a name?", Gayatri was a little surprised to hear the familiar greeting kangmbok from Jayagiri Mapanji because it is a greeting for close relatives only.

"Hehehehe what's wrong if I mention Kangmbok Gayatri as Kangmbok? I know that Kangmbok Gayatri is one of the future concubines of Kangmas Tejo Laksono", replied Mapanji Jayagiri with a meaningful smile.

"Huhhh? How do you know all that Gusti Pangeran?", Gayatri who had just jumped down from his horse was surprised to hear the words of Mapanji Jayagiri.

"Everyone at Kadiri Palace knows it, Kangmbok. That's an open secret. Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana also knows that.

So it is appropriate that I honor you as my future brother-in-law hehehehe", Mapanji Jayagiri chuckled as he tied his horse's reins to a shrub growing on the bank of the small river where they stopped.

Hearing that answer, Gayatri only smiled wryly while tying her horse's harness near the green grass to feed her horse.

The two of them immediately headed down the shady tree that grew near the small river to rest for a while while filling their stomachs that began to rumble.

Grey cloudy clouds in the sky indicate that soon the rainy season will arrive. Birds and finches seem to chirp in the branches of trees as if comforting Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri release tired under the big tree. Sayup sayup heard the sound of flutes in the inflatable signifies that there is a village not far from where they rest.

After a long period of rest, Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri immediately tidied up their luggage and again drove their horses across the small river that became the boundary between the Duchy of Kalingga and Rajapura.

A Rajapura soldier who served as a lookout above the forest trees, seeing the two of them in the distance then gave a signal to his colleague to tell their leader who was assigned to guard the border. Using a bamboo ladder, the fellow soldier immediately rushed down from the reconnaissance site and reported to a lowly officer who was the leader of the border guard squad.

"Although Gusti Bekel,

There are two horsemen heading towards our place. It seems they came from Kalingga" the soldier reported immediately. Hearing the report, this lowly officer who was lying in the small wooden hut of this security guard post immediately woke up.

"Everybody be on alert! Do it according to the instructions. Hurry!!", cried the low-ranking officer of this Bekel-ranked Rajapura soldier quickly. The ten people standing guard at that place instantly unsheathed their weapons while the two scouts on top of the tree immediately prepared their arrows.

When Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri arrived at the place, the lowly officer of Rajapura soldier named Bekel Kadru immediately shouted out loud, "Stop !"

Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri immediately pulled the reins of his horse, the horse huddled hard and stopped running. The ten Rajapura soldiers immediately surrounded them both.

"Who are y'all? What do you want to go through this place?", asked Bekel Kadru while staring intently at Gayatri and Mapanji Jayagiri who were still sitting on their horse saddles.

"We are Gusti Adipati Aghnibrata's emissaries from Kalingga, wanting to present Gusti Adipati Aghnibrata's letter to the Duke of Waramukti in Rajapura", Mapanji Jayagiri replied immediately.

"Give me that letter!

All foreigners are prohibited from ensuring the Duchy of Rajapura without exception", said Bekel Kadru as he reached out to receive a letter by Mapanji Jayagiri.

"Sorry Gusti Bekel...

We have the duty of Duke Aghnibrata to deliver this letter directly to the Duke of Waramukti. So we can't give you the letter" Mapanji Jayagiri replied immediately.

"Your accusations are getting worse, Ki Bekel..

We are the emissaries of Kalingga. It has nothing to do with the Kadiri Palace. You better not interfere with our journey or you will regret if we report your actions to Duke Waramukti", Gayatri who can no longer bear to hear the accusations Bekel Kadru spoke up. But it only makes Bekel Kadru angry.

"Bad !

Sok sok an want to report us to Gusti Adipati Waramukti. Rajapura soldiers, search them. If you refuse, you can use violence. I'll be in charge!".

The loud screams from Bekel Kadru which was a search order, immediately made the soldiers of Rajapura who besieged Mapanji Jayagiri and Gayatri quickly lunged forward. The two soldiers who were leading, immediately poured his sword towards the waist of Mapanji Jayagiri.

Shreeeeetttthhh shreeeeetttthhh !!

A cold gust of wind rippled furiously following the sword slashes of the Rajapura warriors. Mapanji Jayagiri immediately hit the back of his horse until the runner animal immediately moved forward while the third prince's body from Kadiri bounces high into the air avoiding the sabetage of two Rajapura soldiers. Once landed on the ground, two soldiers armed with spears directly thrust their weapons towards Jayagiri Mapanji.

Whuuthhh whuuthhh !!

Mapanji Jayagiri immediately dodged the Spear, but two other soldiers immediately charged forward towards Mapanji Jayagiri. A fierce one-on-6 fight soon ensued.

Using the Science of Silat Claw Rajawali Galunggung, Mapanji Jayagiri against 6 Rajapura soldiers who gang up on him. Two slashes of the warrior sword pointed towards the foot, Mapanji Jayagiri quickly traced the ground then bounces into the air while swinging his right hand claw towards the neck of a Rajapura warrior quickly.

Shraaaakkkhh...

Aaauuugggghhhhh !!!

The Rajapura soldier immediately fell to the ground while screaming loudly when his neck was torn big. Fresh blood flowed out from his wounds. Two soldiers armed with spears directly thrust their weapons towards Jayagiri Mapanji in quick succession.

Whuuthhh..!

Jayagiri Mapanji is agile clumped to and fro avoiding the spear thrust of the soldiers of Rajapura. After finding the right pedestal, Jayagiri Mapanji immediately turned his body and floated a consecutive hard kick towards the opponent's head.

Dhaaaassshhh dhhaaassshh..

Oooouuuugghhhhh !!

The two soldiers armed with spears instantly fell to the ground, their spears slipping from the grasp. Back Mapanji Jayagiri darted quickly towards the three soldiers who ganged on him. In just a few buzzes, they had all fallen to the ground while holding onto his chest that hurt like new in the impact of a block of wood.

Seeing his men lying down, Bekel Kadru immediately pulled the keris on his waist and lunged forward towards Mapanji Jayagiri.

On the other hand, Gayatri who had just knocked down 4 Rajapura soldiers who ganged up on him was seen smiling cynically at the ability to defend his opponent. At that moment two arrows shot rapidly towards him.

Shrrriinnggg shhrriegg !!

Gayatri, who felt danger threatening, quickly pulled out the sword hanging from her waist and immediately slashed her sword towards the two arrows released by the archer soldiers from the top of the tree.

Thrraaanngggggg..

Thraakkkk !!

The two arrows were instantly shattered by Gayatri's sword slash. Soon the beautiful girl Princess Tumenggung Sindupraja sheathed her sword and immediately climbed a large tree that became a hiding place for archer soldiers.

Shrrriinnggg shhrriegg !!

Again two arrows shot quickly towards Gayatri with the intention of wanting to take down the beautiful girl. But the female swordsman nicknamed The Goddess Mask Waja quickly dodged the arrows, then jumped towards the reconnaissance place of the two archer soldiers.

On top of the hideout, Gayatri quickly lashed a fierce blow at an archer soldier.

Bhuukkkh..

Aaauuuggghhhhh !!

The archer soldier staggered and a single circular kick from Gayatri's leg immediately made the archer soldier fall from the top of their hiding place. He died instantly after his head hit a rock. One other archer tried to defeat Gayatri by swinging an arrow towards the head of Princess Tumenggung Sindupraja.

Whhhuuuggghhh !

Gayatri quickly lowered her body and hit the archer soldier hard in the stomach. The archer soldier immediately bounced and fell to the ground violently. He died instantly too.

Seeing his opponent had died, Gayatri floated down towards Mapanji Jayagiri who was serving the Bekel Kadru silat game.

"Need no help?", cried Gayatri as she gazed towards the fierce fight between them. Hearing that remark, Mapanji Jayagiri immediately shouted loudly, "Thank you for the offer Kangmbok, but I can still handle it!".

After saying so, Mapanji Jayagiri immediately pulled out the butut sword that was still on his back and lunged forward towards Bekel Kadru who welcomed the sabetage of Mapanji Jayagiri butut sword with his keris.

Thrrriiinngggg thrrriiinnggggg !!

As quickly as possible, the attack was carried out by Mapanji Jayagiri. Bekel Kadru who did not think that his opponent could use a sword weapon, began to slither. In several moves, two sword incision wounds began to decorate Bekel Kadru's body. But the lowly officer of Rajapura soldiers was not yet willing to surrender.

With a lustful kill, he swung his keris back towards Mapanji Jayagiri. Prabu Jayengrana's third son moved quickly to the side while thrusting his butut sword towards Bekel Kadru's stomach.

Jllleeeeeeppph..

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh !!

A loud roar rang out from Bekel Kadru's mouth as Mapanji Jayagiri's butut sword pierced through his stomach through his back. As Mapanji Jayagiri drew his sword, the lowly officer of the Rajapura warrior staggered backwards and collapsed to the ground. From his wound fresh blood flowed out. Not long after, he died covered in blood.

After seeing the death of the opponent, Mapanji Jayagiri immediately sheathed back his butut sword and approached Gayatri who was waiting for him as she said,

"Let's leave this place, Kangmbok".