The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Karangwuluh Defense Fortress

"Anggasuta...

What about the preparations that we have done?", asked Tumenggung Desertwangi saw Demung Anggasuta who was busy seeing the soldiers arrange some barrel filled with castor oil in some corner of Karangwuluh fortress.

"A little less, Gusti Tumenggung..

Because of the change of plan that Gusti Tumenggung Gurunwangi saturkan to Gusti Adipati Waramukti, inevitably we also have to change the movement of our soldiers who were originally centered on this Karangwuluh Defense Fort", balak Demung Anggasuta while staring at some soldiers who appear to be carrying a large barrel to one corner of the fortress.

Karangwuluh fortress is a fast defense fortress made of logs as big as the thighs of adults with an area of almost 500 square fathoms. This fort closed the distance between 2 small hills that became the source of springs that became a buffer of life for the residents around the fort.

During almost 1 full moon, Karangwuluh in magic became a defense for the Duchy of Rajapura because it is located on the path leading to the Duchy of Rajapura. The courtiers of Rajapura have prepared this place to hold the troops of the Government of Panjalu. Hundreds of logs as big as the thighs of adults were collected from the forest around Karangwuluh. On the orders of the Duke of Waramukti through Tumenggung Gurunwangi, the soldiers work together to build this place into a strong defensive fortress.

But the change of plans in the Tumenggung Desertwangi after the emergence of two messengers from Kalingga. He realized that the two men who were the messengers of Duke Aghnibrata yesterday were high-scientists. There is a secret hidden from both of them. So to keep the worst possible they will face, Tumenggung Desurangwangi changed the entire initial plan of defense of the Duchy of Rajapura including the Karangwuluh Defense Fortress.

'With this plan of mine, it will come as a great surprise to those arrogant Panjalu warriors. They will receive a valuable lesson', the inner Tumenggung Desertwangi while staring at the preparation made by Demung Anggasuta and Juru Kanoman, both of his confidants.

Meanwhile, the, Senopati Muda Jarasanda and Tumenggung Landung who led the special forces Garuda Panjalu and Lowo Bengi who served as telik cipher on standby at the Northern border were a little confused because they had not received any news from the soldiers Panjalu which should have arrived in the Duchy of Kalingga.

"Handering,

Is there no news at all from the troops led by Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa and Senopati Agung Narapraja?

Did they not come to Pajung and call us?", Senopati Muda Jarasanda stared at Tumenggung Landung who was assigned as the leader of the Lowo Bengi Army during Tumenggung Ludaka still accompanied the journey of Panji Tejo Laksono to China.

"I'm sorry, Senopati..

They should have reached Pajung. There may be obstacles during the trip, I also do not know. The person I assigned around there also has not given word", replied Tumenggung Landung immediately.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm...

"It's weird. Not usually Gusti Senopati Narapraja slow like this. Did something happen to the Panjalu troops?", back Senopati Muda Jarasanda asked Tumenggung Landung. The tall officer of the burly Panjalu warrior only let out a long sigh before speaking.

"It looks like something is going on in Panjalu's army, Kakang Senopati.

This is just my bad thoughts, but it seems Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa is the cause of all this", Tumenggung Landung stroked his thick mustache.

"Don't be so bad, Landung..

I know that Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's second son's temperament is slightly different from that of his other sons. I also do not like his habits that like to add to everything. But even so, he is our son. We still have to respect it", said Senopati Muda Jarasanda while staring out of the place that became the temporary headquarters of the Garuda Panjalu and Lowo Bengi soldiers.

When Senopati Muda Jarasanda and Tumenggung Landung were busy talking, from the outside of the wooden lodging that became the headquarters while the soldiers telik this cipher, a thin man with a thin mustache and a makeup similar to a madman rushed into the wooden hut hidden behind the lush trees that thrived on the banks of the Kali Comal. Tumenggung Landung immediately recognized the man as one of the members of Lowo Bengi Forces who served as telik kandi in Pajung.

"Tambir, you've come here. What important news do you bring from Pajung?", asked Tumenggung Landung immediately. The man who dressed up like a madman immediately respected Tumenggung Landung.

"Please forgive Gusti Tumenggung..

Panjalu's forces have reached Pajung. But they only stayed overnight. Yesterday they had moved towards Karangwuluh. It looks like they intend to invade the Duchy of Rajapura after passing through Karangwuluh", Tambir reported while respecting Tumenggung Landung.

Kaget Senopati Muda Jarasanda and Tumenggung Landung heard Tambir's report.

"What did you say? How could this possibly happen? Is Gusti Senopati Narapraja not looking at us anymore?", Senopati Muda Jarasanda immediately stood up from his seat. There was a sense of indignation in every word that was spoken from his lips because he felt the results of his hard work and the soldiers of the Garuda Panjalu and Lowo Bengi troops were not appreciated.

"Patience first, Senopati..

Maybe this is not the decision of Gusti Senopati Narapraja. I suspect this is the work of Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa", said Tumenggung Landung while respecting Senopati Muda Jarasanda.

"The words Gusti Tumenggung Landung have a point, Gusti Senopati Jarasanda.

The servant heard the leader of the main force is Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa ", Tambir added immediately.

"The insolent rancid boy!

"We understand Gusti Senopati" said Tumenggung Landung and Tambir simultaneously.

The next day...

Panjalu's large army of 40 thousand soldiers moves similar to the flood that terrifies anyone who sees it. Wanua residents along the way they did not dare to go out to work for fear of being targeted by Panjalu soldiers. The Kraman or Lurah wanua wanua along the way ordered the residents not to go out of the house for the safety of their own lives.

Once entering the distance of 100 fathoms from Karangwuluh Defense Fortress, Mapanji Jayawarsa immediately turned to Senopati Agung Narapraja to stop the steps of the soldiers. Senopati Agung Narapraja immediately raised his right hand upwards as a gesture to the trumpeting warrior.

Thhhhuuuuuuutttthh..!!!

The sound of the horn of the buffalo trumpet sounded loud. The Panjalu soldiers immediately stopped their footsteps. Two bende blows beckoned to them to prepare for battle.

Meanwhile, above the Karangwuluh Tumenggung Desertwangi Defense Fortress staring at tens of thousands of Panjalu soldiers with eyes full of hatred.

'Wong wong Panjalu,

This time I will give you a valuable lesson', Inner Tumenggung Desertwangi while grunting coldly. With one hand gesture Tumenggung Desertwangi, the archer troops on top of Karangwuluh defensive fort immediately released arrows towards the Panjalu soldiers. The Panjalu soldiers who were in the front row quickly raised their shields to take shelter from the rain of arrows from the Rajapura soldiers.

Shhhrriegg shhrriegg !!

Chhreeppppppph chhreeppppppppph!!

With ease, the archer attacks from Rajapura were intensified by Panjalu soldiers who had been trained in war. From the direction of the Karangwuluh fortress gate, the gate of the fort was opened wide and thousands of soldiers riding under the leadership of Demung Sumitra immediately shot towards the Panjalu soldiers.

Seeing the thousands of Rajapura soldiers who rode fast towards his troops, Mapanji Jayawarsa just smiled cynically.

"The rebel bastards ! Time for you to die!!

The soldiers of Panjalu, forwarduuuu...!!"

As soon as Jayawarsa's Mapanji order was spoken, a bende harvester directly hit his bende hard as a signal to them to come forward. Thousands of Panjalu soldiers immediately rushed to welcome the arrival of Rajapura soldiers under the leadership of Demung Sumitra.

A heavy battle soon ensued..

The sound of the clanking of swords clashing together with the agonizing cries of the wounded soldiers instantly sounded from in front of the Karangwuluh Defense Fortress. The soldiers of Panjalu bravely attacked the soldiers of the Duchy of Rajapura.

The unequal number between the soldiers of Rajapura and Panjalu, makes this battle one-sided. And it only took a short time for Panjalu's forces to urge the Rajapura soldiers. Quickly, they managed to repel the Rajapura forces until they retreated towards the Karangwuluh Fortress. The Panjalu soldiers continued to advance without control, chasing them into the fortress because the first victory they had sought was in sight.

Once entering the fort, apparently Tumenggung Desertwangi and his loyal followers were no longer in the fort. Apparently they had already left this defensive fort.

Demung Sumitra who led the army was furious because he felt betrayed by Tumenggung Gurunwangi and his followers once knew Tumenggung Desertwangi, Demung Anggasuta and Ki Juru Kanoman are not in the Karangwuluh fortress. He felt crushed by Tumenggung Desertwangi for his plan.

"Fuck you, Gurunwangi !

If I survive death, then I'll chop it into dog food !!!", as Demung Sumitra continued to swing his dagger to fend off the attack launched by a middle officer who was now fighting with him.

Meanwhile, on the side of the hill that flanks Karangwuluh Fortress, Tumenggung Desurwangi, Demung Anggasuta and Ki Juru Kanoman seemed to see a fierce fight between the soldiers of Rajapura under the leadership of Demung Sumitra against the soldiers of Panjalu. Upon seeing about 8 thousand Panjalu soldiers entering the fortress, Tumenggung Desurangwangi immediately gave a signal to Demung Anggasuta and Ki Juru Kanoman to carry out their duties.

About 2 archer soldiers immediately ignited the tip of their arrow into the torch held by their colleagues and immediately shot the fiery arrow towards Karangwuluh Fortress defense.

Shrriiiiinnnggggg shhhrriiiieinggg !!

Chhreeeppphhh jleeephh !

The rain of fiery arrows directly rained down on the defensive fort made of wood. Apparently the soldiers of Demung Anggasuta smeared all the logs used for the fort with castor oil until quickly the wooden fort was burned. The fire quickly spread throughout the place, let alone the barrel of oil that was arranged in such a way that the fire quickly burned everything in the Karangwuluh fortress.

Tumenggung Surajaya from Kalingga Duchy who was assigned to lead the front troops, immediately realized that they had entered in the device made by Tumenggung Gurunwangi. He quickly shouted, loudly,

"We're in the trap. All soldiers, retreat !!"