The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
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Tsang Hung fiercely charged his curved sword towards the Panji Tejo Laksono that appeared suddenly before him.

Shhrreeettthhhh!

This time Panji Tejo Laksono did not flinch from where he stood until Tsang Hung's curved sword slammed into his neck.

Thhraaaanggggg !!

Like hitting a hard metal slab, a loud sound was heard when the sword led by the Tsang Pirate group touched the skin of the neck of Panji Tejo Laksono. The young prince of Kadiri immediately caught Tsang Hung's sword blade. With a frightened look on his face, Tsang Hung tried to pull his curved sword which was now held by Panji Tejo Laksono.

While smiling faintly, Panji Tejo Laksono quickly gave a hard kick towards the stomach of the leader of the Tsang Pirate group.

Bhhuuuuggh...

Aaauuuggghhhhh !!

Tsang Hung bounced backwards and hit the ground. The pain ran out in the impact of a wooden block on the stomach, apparently making Tsang Hung short of breath. Slowly fresh blood flowed out from the corner of his lips. While his curved sword is now in the hands of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Step by step Panji Tejo Laksono approached the leader of the Tsang Pirate group which is now lying in the courtyard of Maranatha's house. Tsang Hung looked at her like he was looking at the Death God who was about to take his life. He was pale with fear.

"Pardon me knight..

I admit defeat. Please don't kill me" Tsang Hung said as he tried to stay away from Panji Tejo Laksono by shifting his body position. The banner of Tejo Laksono quickly threw Tsang Hung's curved sword towards the neck.

Shreeeeetttthhh !!

The frightened Tsang Hung immediately closed his eyes when he saw his own sword darting rapidly towards his neck. He was ready to die.

Chhreeppppph !!

A blink of an eye passed and Tsang Hung felt nothing. Slowly his narrowed eyes opened wide and saw his curved sword just a finger at the right side of his neck. Then Tsang Hung stared at Panji Tejo Laksono who was still standing tall before him.

"Did you spare my life, swordsman?", asked Tsang Hung as he waited for the answer that came out of the mouth of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Ah my hand is tired so miss a little from where I want to be, Pirate..

If you don't immediately order your men to surrender, I'll make sure the dagger in my hand is really going to pierce your neck!".

A thousand swearing and swearing will come out of Tsang Hung's lips if only he was not in the position he was in now when he heard the words of Panji Tejo Laksono who said that. Now he was in no position to bid other than to obey all the orders of Panji Tejo Laksono. Soon Tsang Hung shouted out loud.

"Stop ... !! I'm surrendering..!!"

Tsang Hung's loud cries immediately stopped the resistance of the Tsang Pirates. One by one they began to lay down their weapons. Chu Hao who saw his men obey Tsang Hung's orders, inevitably also put down his short sword. Song Zhao Meng who saw Chu Hao put down the weapon, ignorantly flicked her hand towards Chu Hao's right cheek.

Pllaaaackdirt....

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh !!

Chu Hao immediately fell down. His two teeth were dislodged by Song Zhao Meng's hard slap which was seen accidentally. As soon as he saw Chu Hao fall down, Song Zhao Meng looked shocked as he said, "Oooppppsss.. Sorry unintentionally".

While putting on an innocent face, Song Zhao Meng stepped closer to the Panji Tejo Laksono where Tsang Hung was kneeling before him. Luh Jingga sheathed her sword and soon followed Song Zhao Meng approaching the Panji Tejo Laksono.

After the Tsang Pirates surrendered, the soldiers and personal bodyguards of Syahbandar Maranatha took them to prison to get justice for all their crimes. The news of the capture of the Tsang Pirates quickly spread throughout the island of Tumasik until the Tumasik Island Devaraja himself, Sanghyang Maradewa, immediately visited his sister who became Syahbandar Port of Tumasik. The capture of the Tsang Pirates created a sense of security for Chinese travelers who had to pass through the Strait of Malacca as their sea route.

While the banner of Tejo Laksono , Song Zhao Meng and Luh Jingga once this problem is resolved, immediately headed towards the Port of Tumasik where his followers were raising clean water as a preparation for their voyage as well as some basic food for the return trip to Kadiri.

"Uncle Ludaka,

How do we prepare to go to Panjalu? Is it okay?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono to Tumenggung Ludaka who was watching the Panjalu soldiers work.

"Stay a little longer, Gusti Prince.. The people of Syahbandar Maranatha are very helpful to us by preparing food for our journey home.

But wasn't Gusti Pangeran at the residence of Syahbandar Maranatha? Why did you come back here quickly?", Tumenggung Ludaka even asked the young prince from Kadiri.

Panji Tejo Laksono answered the question, Maranatha and Sang Dewaraja of Tumasik Island, Sanghyang Maradewa came along with several soldiers approaching Panji Tejo Laksono, and the other members of the police were also present, Song Zhao Meng and Luh Jingga and the Panjalu people.

"Worshipping to the mighty Lord Bomoh..

Maranatha came with her sister, The Devaraja of Tumasik Island to meet and thank the mighty Lord Bomoh for his help", Maranatha said respectfully.

"Sister Maranatha, was this master the one who defeated the Tsang Pirates with only 2 people's help?", asked Sanghyang Maradewa, Maranatha's older brother immediately.

"It is a great honor for me to meet you. Representing all the residents of Tumasik Island, I would like to say a big thank you to Mr. Bomoh the mighty. They are all disruptions that unsettle the people of this Tumasik Island. Once again I am very grateful to Mr. Bomoh", said Sanghyang Maradewa while bowing respectfully to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"This is just a little help from us. After all, it was Lord Maranatha's people who had fought with all their might to withstand their onslaught. So they deserve more gratitude from Mr. Dewaraja ", Panji Tejo Laksono smiled meaningfully. Hearing that answer, Sanghyang Maradewa and Maranatha smiled knotfully. They both admired the humility of Panji Tejo Laksono that they did not want to praise, when clearly he was, he said, Song Zhao Meng and Luh Jingga who overcame the Tsang Pirate group who had been a scourge for most of the sailors of Lake Island.

After the preparation was completed, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately ordered the men of the big jung ship to immediately withdraw anchor so that they could leave to go to Jawadwipa Land. Rakryan Purusoma also immediately turned the steering wheel of the jung ship and during the day it was also slowly a large jung boat boarded by the Panji Tejo Laksono group leaving the Port of Tumasik heading south.

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The Duchy of Kalingga, panjalu troops led by Mapanji Jayawarsa and Senopati Agung Narapraja have reached the Pajung area which became the headquarters of the Panjalu soldiers before moving to pound the defenses of the Rajapura rebels.

The soldiers of the Duchy of Kalingga under Senopati Wanapati, bhumi Mataram soldiers under the leadership of Senopati Wukirnegara and Kembang Kuning soldiers under the leadership of Senopati Arya Danaraja welcomed the arrival of Panjalu soldiers with great respect.

"Worship our Blessed Prince!!"

Thousands of soldiers from the three great Duchies in the western region of Panjalu simultaneously kneeled and worshiped at the Jayawarsa Mapanji. Prabu Jayengrana's second son smiled with pride. He immediately raised his right hand.

"Worship all of you I accept. Stand up!", said Mapanji Jayawarsa while lowering his right hand.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince..!!"

Thousands of soldiers stood up and marched neatly in front of Mapanji Jayawarsa. Senopati Kalingga, Wanapati immediately approached Mapanji Jayawarsa while bowing respectfully to Prabu Jayengrana's second son.

"Gusti Prince, please..!!

A place to rest was prepared. Please Gusti Prince take a short rest after a long trip", said Senopati Wanapati with great respect.

"You are truly devoted to the country. I will speak to Prabu Jayengrana's father to appoint you as a high-ranking officer of Kotaraja Kadiri Palace after this war is over" Mapanji Jayawarsa said immediately. Senopati Wanapati, who is power-mad, immediately bowed respectfully to Mapanji Jayawarsa while saying thank you.

Now in Wanua Pajung which became a gathering place for Panjalu soldiers, there are at least 40 thousand soldiers who are ready to storm towards Rajapura. This number was so large that it made everyone in the place without hesitation say that they would win this great war easily.

In the large tent that became the meeting place of the officers, Mapanji Jayawarsa was seen sitting on a wooden chair side by side with Senopati Agung Narapraja. On the right back of Jayawarsa Mapanji, there is Demung Randuwangi one of the new officers assigned by Ratu Ayu Galuh to escort his favorite son. This man was appointed as an officer also with the proposal of Mpu Kepung and Mpu Gandasena who deliberately wanted to put a high-scientific officer to protect Mapanji Jayawarsa, the future king of Panjalu next to their choice.

To the right of Mapanji Jayawarsa, Senopati Wanapati from Kalingga is seen sitting cross-legged in an orderly manner, taught by Tumenggung Wiguna from Katang-katang Palace. While on the left side, Senopati Wukirnegara and Senopati Arya Danaraja appear to wait for the decree of the young prince who was crowned as the main leader of the Royal Army of Panjalu.

"Tonight we gather here to discuss our steps in an effort to restore the authority of the Government of Panjalu which has been rongrong by the Duke of Waramukti of Rajapura.

Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa,

For the next step what should we take to uphold the sovereignty of our Panjalu Kingdom?", Senopati Agung Narapraja opened a conversation that night while turning towards Mapanji Jayawarsa.

"What else does Uncle Senopati need to talk about?

We just attack them with full force. Surely they will also lose", replied Mapanji Jayawarsa indifferently.

"But Gusti Pangeran, we should wait for a report from our password telik who has been looking for news related to the power of the Duchy of Rajapura", Senopati Agung Narapraja sergeant while respecting Mapanji Jayawarsa.

"Ah that I don't think it's necessary anymore, Uncle Senopati..

The number of Panjalu soldiers is now more than 40 thousand soldiers. They won't be able to gather as many soldiers as we have. They won't be able to withstand our onslaught if we move forward together.

Isn't that Senopati Wanapati?", Mapanji Jayawarsa turned his gaze to Senopati Wanapati who was sitting on his right.

"Guardly the opinion of Gusti Prince..

We will easily defeat the soldiers of Rajapura with the number of soldiers we have", Senopati Wanapati who wants to lick on Mapanji Jayawarsa immediately agree with the opinion of Prabu Jayengrana's second son. Hearing that answer, Mapanji Jayawarsa immediately smiled happily.

Meanwhile, Senopati Arya Danaraja and Senopati Wukirnegara looked at each other's rash attitude Mapanji Jayawarsa. While Senopati Agung Narapraja seems to stroke his chest because he refrained from answering the words of Mapanji Jayawarsa.

In accordance with the wishes of Mapanji Jayawarsa who rely on the number of soldiers to fight the defenses of the soldiers of Rajapura, the soldiers of Panjalu will use wyuha or war title Wukir Segara. This war title does rely on the number of soldiers to bulldoze the enemy's strength.

The next morning, as dawn began to break in the eastern sky, the Panjalu warriors immediately prepared to cross the border of the region between the Duchy of Kalingga and Rajapura. Umbul sardines of colorful color immediately upheld, the red blue flag with the image of Garuda bird which is the symbol of the greatness of the Kingdom of Panjalu immediately fluttered among the Panjalu soldiers who were preparing to advance to the battlefield.

A bull horn blower soldier immediately blew the trumpet which became a marker that troops must move.

Thhuuuuuutttthhh.... !!

As soon as the horn of the buffalo trumpet sounded, thousands of Panjalu soldiers began to move into the border of the Duchy of Rajapura. Their current goal is only one, however,

Rajapura Fort in Karangwuluh.