The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Telik Sandi's

Throughout the evening meeting that day, Mapanji Jayagiri kept staring at the pretty face of Wanyan Lan who was still fainting on the wooden cot in the corner of the room. Panji Tejo Laksono some had nudged the legs of Mapanji Jayagiri, but the young prince who had just passed the age of 2 this window still stole a glance towards Wanyan Lan.

The evening meeting finally decided that the soldiers of the Lowo Bengi Army would first move to infiltrate the Duchy of Rajapura. This is not an easy matter for anyone, because since they rebelled against Kadiri, strict guard is enforced in almost every corner of the city. Moreover, the guard at the city gate, seemed like ants could not escape the observation of the soldiers who were guarding.

"Why should you enter the Duchy of Rajapura, Uncle Landung?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Hamba will assign Siwikarna and Jaluwesi who have a science of kanuragan high enough and can disguise well.

Kakang Ludaka who first trained them, of course, knew the ability to decode the two people", replied Tumenggung Landung while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"True Gusti Prince..

Two loyal soldiers can be relied upon to infiltrate the enemy's premises without being noticed. In addition, the servants will assign them to contact Nyi Nila Saroya, the old spy Gusti Prabu Jayengrana who was assigned by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to oversee the movement of the Duke of Warasambu after the rebellion of Prince Suryanata.

I heard, he disguised himself as a hawker seller in the big market of Rajapura City. With all the knowledge of Nyi Nila Saroya about the Duchy of Rajapura, of course we will be easier to break down their defenses", added Tumenggung Ludaka who remembered the old spy figure inside the city of Rajapura.

Mmmmmm...

"If you're so sure, just do it. But remember to keep safety during the task as a royal servant of Panjalu.

So, when can they leave?", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his eyes to Tumenggung Landung.

"Tonight they will also depart, Gusti Prince. Weather like this will make security a little slack", reply Tumenggung Landung who then turned towards the darkness of the night which continued in the rain. That night it rained as if spilling from the sky, making anyone would be reluctant to get out of his resting place.

Amidst the torrential rain, two burly men with light footsteps like not treading the ground were seen darting fast among the trees growing wild in the Koncar Forest. Covering a black cloth covering part of their faces, the two men continued to move rapidly towards the outskirts of Rajapura.

The eyes of one of them were immediately fixed on the large wall that closed the eastern side of the Duchy of Rajapura. The wall as high as almost 2 spears looks sturdy towering upwards. Somewhat far from where they stopped, there was a city gate that appeared to be guarded by several tens of well-armed soldiers.

"Then, we'd better get a little bit away from that east gate. If we force to jump from here, it will certainly be seen by them", said one of the two black shadows that are none other than Siwikarna, who is the only one of them, members of Lowo Bengi Force assigned by Tumenggung Landung to infiltrate the city of Rajapura. His closest friend, Jaluwesi, seems to be directing his gaze in the direction pointed by Siwikarna. A moment later he spread his gaze in another direction and saw a large mountain waru tree whose branches jutted towards the defensive wall of Rajapura City.

"That's a mountain waru tree, Siwi..

We can use it as a bridge to get into the city of Rajapura. Let's just go through the tree", invite Jaluwesi who makes Siwikarna nod in agreement. Two members of the Lowo Bengi Army immediately rushed towards the large mountain waru tree located far enough from the supervision of the soldiers of Rajapura.

When going to climb the big tree, suddenly the sharp eyes of Siwikarna saw a group of 4 Rajapura soldiers on patrol approaching them on foot. They wear banana leaves as a protective hood from the heavy rain water flushed around the area of the Duchy of Rajapura. Soon Siwikarna reached into Jaluwesi's arms and the two men immediately hid behind a large tree.

"Songgol's back, said the people, around this big tree tree there was a waiter.

In fact, some have seen the figure of a demon swinging loh in place hii fear me" said one of the soldiers with a short body with a distended stomach on his friend called by the name Songgol. He was a famous coward among them.

"You're not making this up, Dor..Where are there demons in a place like this? You are afraid.", Si Songgol's nagging to his friend named Bedor.

"Kang's Oath..

I've seen it myself, too. If you don't believe me, just ask Sagopa. He's also seen it", Bedor keukeuh with his talk. Songgol immediately turned his head towards Sagopa who was walking behind him.

"What did Pa actually talk about the Bedor? I couldn't believe it", Songgol began to doubt himself.

"True Nggol, the other day I patrol with Gusti Bekel Ranugotri through this place saw a black shadow that appeared from behind the big tree. But for fear of Gusti Bekel Ranugotri, I dare not say anything", said Sagopa while pointing towards the large mountain waru tree they were about to pass. Songgol shuddered at Sagopa's reply. The thick-bodied Rajapura soldier immediately walked away from the big mountain waru tree.

Suddenly the lightning made the atmosphere become bright in that quiet place. In the conjuncture of the sound of thunder that deafens the eardrum.

Jlleeggggeerrrr.r...!!

Of course it made these four Rajapura patrolmen startled and saw a black shadow standing beside a huge mountain waru tree. The four people who were already affected by the words from Bedor were of course prancing in fear. They looked at each other for a moment and immediately flushed away leaving the place. Bedor whose legs arrived just stiff, immediately wetting a black shadow figure beside a large mountain waru tree. As forcefully as he dragged his suddenly motionless right foot, he chased after Sagopa, Songgol and a friend who ran first.

While the soldiers of the Rajapura patrol were scared to death, the black shadow immediately turned to his side.

"Why do they run like a trance, Jalu?", asked Siwikarna as he looked towards Jaluwesi who was standing behind a large mountain waru tree.

"I don't know either, Wi..

Don't think about it. Let's climb this tree immediately to get into the city of Rajapura", finished saying so, Jaluwesi immediately climbed the big mountain waru tree. With the help of his inner strength, Jaluwesi climbed the huge tree quickly. Siwikarna also immediately followed the steps of his closest friend. It didn't take long, they were already on top of a huge mountain waru tree. Soon they sharpened their vision on the walls of Rajapura. After making sure that it was safe, then two members of the Lowo Bengi Army jumped on the wall of Rajapura City.

Whuuthhh..

Jllleeeeeeggh jllleeeeeggh !!

Two people were quick to ditch the cipher to the west where the big market of Rajapura Duchy City was located. Utilizing the darkness of the night as protection, Siwikarna and Jaluwesi sneaked closer to a small house that was behind the big market of Rajapura City. This large market is located on the right side of the entrance to the palace of Rajapura.

The ability to hide Siwikarna and Jaluwesi was tested when passing through the place. Rajapura soldiers who briefly patrolled the area near the palace made them have to be more careful in moving. The swift rain that flushed the area of Rajapura Duchy City really helped the Siwikarna and Jaluwesi movements.

In a small house located behind a large market, Jaluwesi and Siwikarna stopped their footsteps. They immediately approached the door of the small house which was a little rickety because they ate that age carefully.

When he was about to hold the doorknob of the house, suddenly..

Shrrriinnggg shhrriegg !!

Two small knives shot towards them from the window of the rickety house. Siwikarna was already trained to accept the attack of this secret weapon, quickly catching the little dagger with his bare hands, jaluwesi immediately raised his machete until one of the small dagger stuck on his machete holster.

The two people who had been left with the password of Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned to the window of the rickety house room with full vigilance.

"Who are y'all? If you want to turn, not here!", the threat of an old woman's voice sounded from behind the rickety house shutters.

"We are the sword of power of the gods who lead the arcapada" Jaluwesi said immediately. This is a secret term that is only understood by the actors of the Kingdom of Panjalu at the time of Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana became Yuwaraja in Kadiri. Hearing that answer, there were sounds of footsteps heading towards the door of the rickety little house. A moment later the door opened and a middle-aged woman stood there.

"And I am the scabbard that covers all the air of the demon that corrupts the world.

Come in.", said the middle-aged woman immediately. Hearing the middle-aged woman's words, Jaluwesi and Siwikarna looked at each other for a moment and nodded in understanding. They immediately entered the rickety little house. The middle-aged woman immediately closed the door of her house as soon as Siwikarna and Jaluwesi went inside.

"Is there any need for His Highness Prince Yuwaraja Jayengrana's emissary to come here? For a long time no one has come to my place" said the middle-aged woman while putting a castor oil lamp on her narrow house table so that the faces of Siwikarna and Jaluwesi are clearly visible. He still refers to Prabu Jayengrana as Prince Yuwaraja. This indicates that he has served the Kingdom of Panjalu from the youth of Patugunung Panji.

"Am I meeting Nyi Nila Saroya? Old spy Gusti Prabu Jayengrana in Rajapura?", asked Jaluwesi immediately.

"Hehehehe, for a long time no one has called my real name. Only a few trusted Gusti Prince Yuwaraja Jayengrana knew that.

Now people here call my name Nyi Kenikir.

Now tell me, what business do you have to meet me?", asked Nyi Nila Saroya aka Nyi Kenikir while staring at Jaluwesi and Siwikarna alternately.

"Nyi Kenikir knows for himself what the situation in Rajapura is like now. They have rebelled against Kadiri. Panjalu's army is moving towards Nyi.

We were assigned by Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono, the eldest son of Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to look for the latest news from Nyi Kenikir Rajapura while learning about the situation in the Duchy of Rajapura this Nyi", jaluwesi said immediately.

Mmmmmm...

"I have guessed sooner or later, Gusti Prince Yuwaraja Jayengrana will crack down on the treasonous actions of Prince Suryanata's sister.", Nyi Kenikir aka Nyi Nila Saroya sighed long before continuing his speech,

"This is how Rajapura is now...."