The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Challengers

"Uncle Tumenggung Landung has deployed half of the Lowo Bengi troops to infiltrate the Duchy of Rajapura City. The rest spread around outside the town of Kangmbok Gayatri.

We are given the freedom to move as needed" said Mapanji Jayagiri as he looked towards Gayatri who put his silver dagger behind his shirt.

"That's why we should go around Gusti Prince often. We have to cut off the relationship between the soldiers on the border with the people of Rajapura City.

That way, the higher-ups of Rajapura will not hear any news and it will reduce their vigilance against all kinds of movements of the Panjalu soldiers. This was the thing expected by Uncle Tumenggung Landung", Gayatri stared towards the sky which was filled with gray cloudy clouds mixed in black. The cold wind that contains water vapor seems to be a sign that it seems like rain will soon fall around the place. Meanwhile, Jayagiri's Mapanji dragged the bodies of the border soldiers into the thicket to remove any traces.

"We must leave this place immediately, Gusti Prince. It will soon rain" Gayatri added soon. Mapanji Jayagiri nodded in understanding.

The two young warriors immediately darted away from the place. While the Tandi Resi who always watched the movement of Jayagiri Mapanji from a distance also darted quickly in the same direction.

The next day, Panji Tejo Laksono's troops were preparing to leave the Kali Comal's bull after the morning sun was seen a piece rising in the sky.200 wounded soldiers, who were injured, were, apparently they still participated in the army because they did not want to be returned. Of the 200 wounded, 150 were minor and 40 were moderate. While 10 soldiers who were seriously injured after the battle yesterday, were killed and buried following next to their friends who had already died.

That morning, Panji Tejo Laksono who had just finished cleaning himself was seen dressing up in a large tent that became his resting place. Assisted by Luh Jingga and Ayu Ratna, Panji Tejo Laksono wears a dark blue shirt as the base of the armor he uses. A golden shoulder bracelet is seen in the pair by Ayu Ratna, while Luh Jingga appears engrossed in tying the armband on the young prince's left hand. Song Zhao Meng who has not been very familiar with the way of grooming and the style of the nobles of Jawadwipa Land only prepared all the requests from Luh Jingga and Ayu Ratna who look capable of dressing their future husband.

Once the preparation for departure has been completed, Tumenggung Ludaka as the deputy leader of the Panji Tejo Laksono troops immediately reported to the young prince from Kadiri who was still danced by his three women.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince..

Our troops have finished preparing, just waiting for the arrival of Gusti Prince", reported Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Wait a little while Uncle, until I finish my war dress up", replied Panji Tejo Laksono with a faint smile.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran", after saying so, Tumenggung Ludaka immediately retreated from inside the large tent resting place of Panji Tejo Laksono and the three beautiful girls who accompanied his trip. Shortly afterwards, Prabu's eldest son Jayengrana came out of his big tent and immediately jumped on his horse mount.

Panji Tejo Laksono's troops moved away from the place towards the west by walking down the road near the beach. Their horse-footed roar so thunderous that they trace every inch of the highway land of the Duchy of Rajapura duchy accompanied by splashes of murky water that pooled. Their rapid movements were almost unknown to the court retainers of the Duchy of Rajapura.

Meanwhile, on the south side, a large Panjalu force led by Senopati Agung Narapraja and Mapanji Jayawarsa began to approach the Pakuwon Getas fortress. The large number of Panjalu soldiers who participated in this army did make their movement slow. Almost half of the Panjalu soldiers who participated in this war were foot soldiers after 8 thousand horsemen they died in vain in the fort Karangwuluh defense.

As close to 100 fathoms from the Pakuwon Getas fortress, Senopati Agung Narapraja directly gave a signal to the bull horn horn blowing soldier to carry out the task. 100 Fathoms is the farthest distance from the arrow can be fired perfectly.

Thhhhuuuuuuutttthh..!!

One signal from the buffalo horn horn trumpet immediately stopped the foot steps of the Panjalu soldiers. After that, the war bende in the tabuh twice as a marker of wyuha or the title of Garuda Nglayang war was run. Some Senopati and Tumenggung who became the wing of the garuda wyuha, immediately moved quickly to form a wing army. Meanwhile, on the middle side, namely in the half of the garuda nglayang wyuha, Senopati Muda Jarasanda acts as the leader.

The soldiers of Rajapura, who were inside the Pakuwon Getas fort, quickly closed the gate of the fort. While above the fort walls, Tumenggung Gurunwangi stared cynically at the people of Panjalu who were now ready to storm into the fortress. He was so dismissive of the Panjalu soldiers after successfully trapping them in the Karangwuluh fortress.

"Huhhhhh, apparently you are still not kapok hai wong wong Kadiri.. This time, the fate of your soldiers will be the same as before in Karangwuluh.

Orchids,

Quickly release the arrows to lure them!!", Tumenggung Desurangwangi immediately gave a signal to Demung Anggasuta, the loyal follower. Hearing the orders from his lord, Demung Anggasuta immediately raised his right hand and the archer soldiers instantly prepared by pulling their bowstring.

"Yetoooooooo...!!!!"

The loud cry of Demung Anggasuta immediately made all the archer troops on top of the Pakuwon Getas defense fortress release their arrows. Thousands of arrows shot quickly towards the Panjalu troops who are now under the leadership of Senopati Agung Narapraja.

Shrrrrionnggg shhrriegg shhrriegg !!

Seeing their opponents had already started attacking, Tumenggung Muda Jarasanda immediately raised his right hand up and the soldiers who were in the front row and raised their iron shield as protection from the arrows released by the soldiers Rajapur.

Thhraaaanggggggg thrraaanngggggg !!

The leading Panjalu soldiers managed to survive the rain of arrows released by the Rajapura archers with the protection of the shield they used. Only a few people who were too late to move were killed by arrows. Seeing that, Tumenggung Desertwangi swerved sharply towards them.

"Fuck !

Release your arrows again! Shoot it right. Hurry up !!"

Back thousands of arrows shot quickly towards the Panjalu troops who took shelter behind their iron shield. The second attack also failed because it did not succeed in knocking down the Panjalu soldiers who were in the front row.

In the middle of the ranks of Panjalu soldiers who became the body of the wyuha garuda, Senopati Agung Narapraja and Mapanji Jayagiri continued to look towards the Panjalu soldiers who were showered with arrows of Rajapura archer soldiers.

"Foolish base ..!!

"How can you learn from experience, Gusti Prince..

To deal with the soldiers of Rajapura controlled by a cunning person like Tumenggung Gurunwangi, we must not use the same tactics of war. Therefore, knowledge of the title of war must be memorized well" said Senopati Agung Narapraja while smiling thinly from his horse mount. Hearing that, Mapanji Jayawarsa

those who feel insinuated with mixed feelings choose to be silent.

Dhhiieeeinghnggg..!!

A sprinkle of war bende instantly made the gate of Pakuwon Getas defensive fort opened. Thousands of soldiers from Rajapura soldiers from Pakuwon Getas, which was south of Rajapura Duchy City, immediately advanced towards the Panjalu forces under the leadership of Senopati Muda Jarasanda. Led by Kartayuda, the Akuwu Getas, Rajapura's troops pounded their horses at the direction of Panjalu's forces that were still not moving from their place.

This situation made Tumenggung Desurangwangi who was on top of the defensive fort surprised.

"What exactly are you all planning?!!

Panjalu people, why are they still not moving as well? What do you want?", growled Tumenggung Desertwangi who had previously kept an eye on the movement patterns of Panjalu soldiers.

Once the soldiers of Pakuwon Getas faced with the Panjalu forces under the leadership of Senopati Muda Jarasanda, a fierce war soon ensued. The clanking of weapons clashed with the neighs of horses and the screams of the wounded soldiers were heard directly from the battle in the middle.

On the two sides of the wyuha wing, there suddenly appeared thousands of fiery archer soldiers who had already stretched out their crossbow bows in preparation for firing.

Tumenggung Gurunwangi also saw it, it immediately realized that the Panjalu troops did not intend to enter the defense fortress of Pakuwon Getas to master it. They want to burn a place made of logs as big as the thighs of adults.

"Cattern !!

Anggasuta, Kannoman quickly ordered our troops to leave this place. Don't be late!! ", shouted Tumenggung Desertwangi while jumping down from the top of the Pakuwon Getas defense fortress. Immediately he climbed on his horse and pounded his mount towards the back door of the Pakuwon Getas fortress. Demung Anggasuta and Ki Juru Kanoman immediately followed the leader and two thousand soldiers of their guard.

Shhhrriegg shhrriegg !!

Thousands of fiery arrows shot rapidly towards the Pakuwon Getas defensive fort made of logs. The warriors of the wyuha garuda nglayang wings continuously fired their fiery arrows nonstop. The logs as big as the thighs of adults who had been smeared with castor oil were immediately burned by fire. The fire quickly burned the defensive fort of Pakuwon Getas.

The burning of the Pakuwon Getas fortress immediately made Akuwu Getas, Kartayuda, off guard for a while. This was used by Senopati Muda Jarasanda who immediately threw a hard kick towards the stomach of this stocky Akuwu.

Dhiieeeessshh ..

Aaauuuggghhhhh !!

Kartayuda screamed stifled and staggered back a few steps. Senopati Muda Jarasanda did not waste this opportunity. Fast as lightning, the brother-in-law of Mapatih Warigalit shot towards Akuwu Kartayuda while blasting Keris Kyai Klotok which had been his flagship weapon.

Jllleeeeeeppphhh !!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh !!

Akuwu Kartayuda screamed loudly when Senopati Muda's Keris Kyai Klotok Jarasanda stabbed his stomach through his waist. The thick-bodied middle-aged man immediately collapsed to the ground as Senopati Muda Jarasanda pulled the heirloom keris from his stomach which made his intestines break out. A moment later, this Akuwu Pakuwon Getas was killed with a bloody mess.

In just a matter of time, the Rajapura soldiers were subdued by the Panjalu army. They should only be attention angler soldiers prepared by Tumenggung Desertwangi who want to repeat the fire trap like in the Karangwuluh fort the other day.

The cheers of the Panjalu soldiers were heard when the last Rajapura warrior, Akuwu Kartayuda, collapsed on the spear of one of the Panjalu soldiers. This victory seemed to be the redeemer of their humiliating defeat at the fortress of Karangwuluh yesterday. They then turned their eyes to the fire-burning fortress of Pakuwon Getas. Thick smoke soared into the air as if to be the epitome of their victory.

Tumenggung Gurunwangi continues to pound his horse leaving the Pakuwon Getas area followed by Demung Anggasuta and Ki Juru Kanoman. Together with two thousand soldiers of their guard, Tumenggung Desertwangi continues to drive his horse across the road to the Duchy of Rajapura City.

However, arriving at the edge of the small forest before entering the boundary of Rajapura City, Tumenggung Desertwangi pulled the reins of his horse until the dark brown horse neighed loudly and stopped its steps. The soldiers soon did the same.

In the middle of the road that divides the small forest called the Koncar Forest, about 500 people who mostly wear half-face masks and wear all-black clothes block them. Only three people did not wear similar clothes and no face coverings. A burly middle-aged man with a short great sword, a handsome young man in his teens and a beautiful woman with hair tied in a blue silk cloth.

Tumenggung Desertwangi instantly recognized the figure of a handsome young man who was carrying a butut sword on his back. He was the one who beat up Demung Anggasuta the other day on the edge of the Kali Gung pier. While grunting loudly, Tumenggung Desertwangi also said,

"What business do you have in my way,

Sword Swordsman Kneut?!!"

Hearing the question, Mapanji Jayagiri referred to by Tumenggung Gurunwangi smiled widely while saying firmly, saying firmly,

"Of course to challenge you".