The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Rajapura raid

Tumenggung Landung immediately turned his head in the other direction so that Demung Gumbreg did not see his face that wanted to laugh but he held on with all his might. Demung Gumbreg immediately spread his gaze to his friends to find out who the perpetrator who disturbed his sleep.

"This must be your doing, huh Lu?", accused Gumbreg while staring at Tumenggung Ludaka. The accused directly slammed the batten at the fattened officer.

"Just play the accusation. Where is the evidence Mbreg? I am not the culprit", said Tumenggung Ludaka defended himself. Hearing that answer, Demung Gumbreg immediately turned his gaze to Tumenggung Rajegwesi who was sitting next to Rakryan Purusoma.

"Well, this time it won't be wrong again. You did it, didn't you, Rajegwesi?", Demung Gumbreg pointed at Tumenggung Rajegwesi. The burly man with a thick mustache snorted loudly before speaking.

"If the accusation must have evidence, Mbreg. I have not moved a single bit from my seat, so where could I be?", replied Tumenggung Rajegwesi immediately. In Gumbreg's heart, he confirmed the words of Rajegwesi who was sitting opposite his wooden bed.

"Hmmmmmmm...

Ludaka no, neither does Rajegwesi. This must be you, Purusoma?", Gumbreg glared at Rakryan Purusoma. The long-haired man with a thick sideburn and a thin mustache immediately denied Gumbreg's words.

"Gumbreg's back can't just recriminate. Kakang Rajegwesi can be a witness that from earlier I was just engrossed in burning this tree ketela. Does Kakang want to?", Rakryan Purusoma held out a roasted tree ketela that was burned half-empty on Gumbreg. This fat-bodied officer who was still upset rejected him.

"The three of them are not the culprit, this time I will not be wrong again. You must have kicked my couch leg, Ndung..

You don't try to kelit", point Gumbreg at Tumenggung Landung who is still pretending to pluck the fur of his beard that began to lengthen.

"You should have a witness who saw the incident, Mbreg. Based on the Manawa Kutara Law Book, to prosecute a person's case requires sufficient evidence and a strong witness to declare a person guilty.

Well, ask them first, do they see me doing it. After that you can only accuse me later" said Tumenggung Landung with a faint smile. Hearing that answer, Demung Gumbreg immediately turned his head towards Rakryan Purusoma, Tumenggung Rajegwesi and Tumenggung Ludaka. Rakryan Purusoma shook his head in a sign that he did not know, Tumenggung Ludaka shrugged his shoulders while Tumenggung Rajegwesi seemed to yawn as a sign that he was sleepy.

"You're conspiring to harm me, aren't you?

Really really outrageous. What kind of friend are you who likes to prank your own friends?", Demung Gumbreg scolded his friends. Just as he was about to continue his scolding, a voice came from the door of the wooden hut.

"What's this about? Why is this night still stormy?"

Everyone immediately turned to the door of the log cabin where they had gathered including Siwikarna and Jaluwesi who were sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor of the cottage. Upon seeing the arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono in that place, everyone immediately crouched down and worshipped the young prince from Kadiri.

"Eh there Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono.. There's nothing kog Gusti, here we are kidding.. Aren't you kidding me?", Gumbreg immediately blinked one eye at Ludaka's Tumenggung.

"I might be joking with you, Mbreg. You are an irritable person, so I am afraid to joke with you", replied Tumenggung Ludaka carelessly. Tumenggung Rajegwesi, Rakryan Purusoma and Tumenggung Landung try hard not to laugh.

"Ah this you, later in the thought Gusti our Prince is fighting...

Eh Gusti Prince, really tumben out at night like this? Not sleepy yet?", Demung Gumbreg tried to distract Panji Tejo Laksono by looking for other talking materials.

"Ah chopsek Uncle..

The four of them continued to fuss over the affairs that accompanied me. Let's just imagine what Uncle feels like, they want one bed all with me. My body is only one, how can I be with the four women at the same time?", Panji Tejo Laksono grumbled a little.

"Yes it's a risk of having a wife many Gusti Prince, must be smart to manage time together with all of them. Their sense of justice is the most important" said Gumbreg sok sage.

"Huh old-fashioned you Mbreg.. Dare to pry Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono. You are just taking care of Juminten is not right, presumptuously advising Gusti Prince ", said Tumenggung Ludaka who sat beside him.

"Lha yes obviously old me to Lu..

Wong I am a loyal servant of Gusti Prabu Jayengrana from still an ordinary warrior head to become a Maharaja of Panjalu who was despised by the kings in this archipelago. I saw Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono grow up from a baby. So it's only natural that I advise him as an older person", Demung Gumbreg won't lose.

"Have not made a fuss over a trivial affair like this.. You all better get some rest. Tomorrow morning we set the right tactics to face the soldiers of Rajapura", said Panji Tejo Laksono mediate the debate between Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg.

The four high-ranking Panjalu soldiers immediately saluted as they said, "Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince".

After saying so, Panji Tejo Laksono left the wooden hut where the high ranking officers of the Panjalu soldiers rested and returned to the wooden hut where he spent the night.

The drizzling rain that did not also stop making the atmosphere of the night became increasingly cold. As the morning approaches, the atmosphere of the morning feels cooler than usual. A thick fog fell covering the entire Koncar Forest area which is located adjacent to the Duchy of Rajapura on the east side.

In the morning, a crowded atmosphere was felt around the wooden hut where the soldiers of Panjalu officers spent the night. In the tent camp tent of the soldiers, also seen busyness. The supply soldiers seemed busy preparing food for their comrades-in-arms while the frontline soldiers were busy preparing their own weapons. The archers were also seen arranging their arrows in containers prepared for battle. The spear soldiers were also seen busy sharpening their spear blades.

Demung Gumbreg is seen watching the work of the supply soldiers at the aid of Rakryan Purusoma. While Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Rajegwesi are busy arranging the preparation of the soldiers, especially the horsemen. The busyness is really felt on the edge of Koncar Forest.

From within the forest, as the time of the split sun rose in the eastern sky, Panji Tejo Laksono who woke up early once in the morning, was, it looks out while carrying a wild boar that is quite large followed by Gayatri who carries some wild chickens. Once near the cooking supplies soldiers, Panji Tejo Laksono lowered the large boar beside Demung Gumbreg.

"In there are still some tails, Uncle Gumbreg..

Tell your men to take it. It's good to add energy before the war" Panji Tejo Laksono said with a faint smile. Hearing the orders of the young prince, Demung Gumbreg immediately sent 8 large-bodied supply soldiers to retrieve the wild boar that had been collected.

Meanwhile, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri step towards the wooden hut where they spend the night while carrying some of the jungle chickens they got this morning.

That morning, Panji Tejo Laksono and his four future wives enjoyed the grilled forest chicken of Gayatri cuisine with Wanyan Lan and Mapanji Jayagiri. Wanyan Lan who had realized this morning, was now no longer able to disguise as a soldier because Panji Tejo Laksono asked him to join together with his four future wives. Wanyan Lan immediately agreed to a request from Panji Tejo Laksono. While Jayagiri Mapanji seems so happy with the decision of Panji Tejo Laksono.

After having enough breakfast, the troops of Panji Tejo Laksono moved silently towards Rajapura City from the east side. This silent movement is indeed prepared as an impromptu attack that will make the defense of Rajapura chaotic.

A member of the Lowo Bengi Army who ran fast from the southern side of the Koncar Forest immediately worshipped at the Tejo Laksono Panji as soon as they met at a distance of 300 fathoms from the city walls of Rajapura.

"What news do you bring?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono to the members of Lowo Bengi Squad immediately. Prabu Jayengrana's eldest son looked so dashing and authoritative wearing his armor. The four would-be wives who prepared the grooming of the prince this morning.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince..

On the South side, the Panjalu army under the leadership of Senopati Agung Narapraja has arrived. It looks like they intend to attack the city of Rajapura today", said the Lowo Bengi Army member while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Good enough..

In this way, Uncle Senopati Narapraja's troops will make their concentration on them. At that time we will also break down the defenses of the soldiers of Rajapura. You're back at your place. As soon as the Panjalu soldiers attacked the city walls, quickly you came here to report", Panji Tejo Laksono ordered immediately. The Lowo Bengi squad member immediately saluted the Panji Tejo Laksono before darting fast towards the intended direction.

Meanwhile, Panjalu army officers led by Panji Tejo Laksono immediately organize themselves and their troops behind the lush Koncar Forest trees in the east of the Duchy of Rajapura City.

Thhhuuuuuuuutttthh...!!!

The sound of the horn of the buffalo trumpet sounded loud. This is a sign that the Panjalu soldiers under the leadership of Senopati Agung Narapraja have moved to pound the defenses of the Rajapura soldiers behind the city walls. Hearing the sound of the buffalo horn trumpet, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately raised his right hand as a gesture to the Panjalu soldiers under his leadership to advance.

But as Panji warrior Tejo Laksono began to approach the walls of the Duchy of Rajapura City, a thick mustache-wearing, thick-haired man shot down from the top of the city walls of Rajapura.

"Hi Wong Panjalu,

Where are you guys going??!"