The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Headed to Kalingga City

Seeing that Ki Ranggu who was his maternal uncle was severely injured and staggering to try hard to stand up, the House immediately darted forward to Panji Tejo Laksono. Soon the burly young man knelt down and worshipped at the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Please forgive the life of my uncle, Gusti Prince", said the House immediately. Hearing those words, Panji Tejo Laksono stared at the young man who was now kneeling before him.

"From the beginning I didn't want to kill your uncle, Kisanak..

He himself wants to try out my abilities because he has a bad prejudice. Never mind, I forgive him. Now take your uncle away, and treat his internal wounds" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he re-sheathed the Fire Dragon Sword. The hot air that came out from the red-colored sword blade, instantly disappeared once the Fire Dragon Sword was neatly sheathed in its place. Everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your great heart, Gusti Prince. Then I beg you to resign", the House immediately worshiped the Panji Tejo Laksono and rushed towards the helpless Ki Ranggu on the ground. Soon the House caught Ki Ranggu and walked away from the place. While staggering at the papah Wangsa, Ki Ranggu briefly stared at Panji Tejo Laksono before they disappeared behind the bend of the Rajapura City highway.

After Wangsa and Ki Ranggu left, Bawor and Ki Nomo immediately rushed closer to the Panji Tejo Laksono. The two immediately crouched down and worshipped the young prince from Kadiri.

"Please forgive us for bringing trouble to Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono.

Honestly, Gusti Pangeran is a servant idol so I do not accept the words of Ki Ranggu who had demeaned Gusti Pangeran", said Bawor while worshiping at the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"You are innocent. You just do what you're supposed to do.

Now come with me to the palace of Rajapura. I will treat you to a sign that we have no problem" said Panji Tejo Laksono who made Ki Nomo and Bawor respect the Panji Tejo Laksono while saying, "Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran".

Accompanied by Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Rajegwesi, Panji Tejo Laksono took Ki Nomo and Bawor into the palace of the Duchy of Rajapura. That afternoon those who still do not believe will get the opportunity to get close to the Panji Tejo Laksono which became the lips of the community, so enjoy the togetherness with the new idol of Rajapura society.

Almost a full moon has Panji Tejo Laksono and his four future wives to rebuild Rajapura which was damaged by the war. That day, Panji Tejo Laksono received a newsletter from Prabu Jayengrana about the appointment of a new leader in the Duchy of Rajapura. Along with the arrival of the letter, a group of people entered the palace of Rajapura.

He is Ghanarbhaya, the distant brother of Goddess Anggarawati who has been living in Saunggalah following the steps of the wife who is one of the daughters of Guru Resi Indrayana in Saunggalah. This burly man with thick mustache and dreadlocks was so dashing with his luxurious clothes embroidered with golden threads. At the request of Prabu Jayengrana, Ghanarbhaya was willing to be appointed Duke of Rajapura, the smallest territory located at the western end of Panjalu. Also the wife, Nyi Nilawati also followed Ghanarbhaya's entourage into the palace of Rajapura.

Previously Ghanarbhaya and his family lived in the Lungi Deity which is in the east of Saunggalah region. They live simply as a hermit without thinking of worldliness. Ghanarbhaya became a farmer who grew crops in the fields, assisted by his wife Nyi Nilawati while his two children studied religious sciences with his father-in-law, Dewa Resi Indrayana, and his wife, a sage who is very reluctant in the Saunggalah region and its surroundings.

Along with the arrival of Ghanarbhaya, a beautiful woman who was still a dozen years old also attended the group. Her body was slender, her lips were red without any dye, her hair was long and her nose was pointed. Her yellow skin is a distinctive sign that she is a beautiful woman of the descent of the Land of Pasundan.

She was the second daughter of Ghanarbhaya and Nyi Nilawati. Together with her brother, Ranuseta, she left the Lungi Deity to follow the steps of the father who was appointed as Duke of Rajapura to replace Duke of Waramukti.

Once at the Grand Duchy of Rajapura Pendopo which has just been completed in the building, Ghanarbhaya immediately respect the Panji Tejo Laksono, Mapanji Jayagiri, Ayu Ratna and Song Zhao Meng aka Goddess Wulandari who is a close relative of Kotaraja Daha Palace. His family members Nyi Nilawati, Ranuseta and Dewi Wardhani soon followed suit. They immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the Grand Pendopo of the Duchy of Rajapura.

The courtiers of Panjalu in that place such as Tumenggung Ludaka, Tumenggung Rajegwesi, Tumenggung Sindupraja and Demung Gumbreg were also present in the room. Upon the arrival of Ghanarbhaya and his family, Tumenggung Sindupraja immediately reached out a letter from Prabu Jayengrana to the Panji Tejo Laksono. Soon Panji Tejo Laksono opened the red cloth bag and took out a newsletter from the lontar leaves inside.

"Listen to everything. This is the decree of Prabu Jayengrana's father..."

Hearing the words of Panji Tejo Laksono, everyone immediately crouched down and worshipped towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I am Maharaja Panjalu Prabu Jitendrakara Parakrama Bhakta,

To give to Ghanarbhaya,

The dukedom of Rajapura and his entire dominions,

To be awakened and makmurkan, to,

In accordance with my wishes"

After reading the Newsletter, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately put it back in a red cloth bag and gave it to Ghanarbhaya who would later become the ruler of the Duchy of Rajapura. Respectfully, Ghanarbhaya received the newsletter with both hands. Furthermore, the Banji Tejo Laksono crowned Ghanarbhaya on behalf of Prabu Jayengrana as a sign of his coronation as the Duke of Rajapura.

That same afternoon, Ghanarbhaya officially became the ruler of the Duchy of Rajapura.

Panji Tejo Laksono was sitting on the porch of his temporary residence in the Duchy of Rajapura with Luh Jingga and Gayatri when Dewi Wardhani came to approach him. Today is the last day they stay in Rajapura because the next day they will head towards Kalingga.

"Excuse me Kangmas Prince..

Sorry if I interrupted your break time", Dewi Wardhani's subtle remark instantly made the three of them turn towards the source of the sound. Dewi Wardhani came along with 4 palace ladies who each carried a tray containing various kinds of food.

"Nebel Wardhani..

Why do you bother like this? All my needs have been met by Gayatri and Luh Jingga" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he stood up from his seat.

"Ah Kangmas Prince..

This is just a form of gratitude to Kangmas Prince Panji Tejo Laksono who has accepted the existence of Kanjeng Father Duke Ghanarbhaya. This is nothing" said Dewi Wardhani with a sweet smile while lowering the plate of food dishes in front of Panji Tejo Laksono, Luh Jingga and Gayatri.

Gayatri's eyes looked like a tiger was about to pounce on its prey. He knew that this beautiful girl before them was trying to attract the attention of Panji Tejo Laksono.

As he opened his lips, he elbowed the waist of Luh Jingga who was sitting next to him. With a subtle head gesture, he whispered to Luh Orange.

"Find her attention Luh", whispered slowly Gayatri.

"Leave it, Gayatri. If he dares to mess around, Ayu Ratna will overcome it", replied Luh Jingga. The two beautiful women immediately glanced at Dewi Wardhani and Panji Tejo Laksono who were still talking.

"Please enjoy, Prince Kangmas. Excuse me first, I have something to do. Understandably, I am used to living simply in the Lungi Deity, not yet able to adjust to the manners in the Duchy of Rajapura Palace like this", Dewi Wardhani immediately resigned after nodding her head at Panji Tejo Laksono.

After Dewi Wardhani and the palace ladies disappeared from view, Panji Tejo Laksono who was still staring at her departure muttered softly, "Ah is young, beautiful too".

"Gusti Prince said what?!"

Gayatri's fierce voice instantly resuscitated Panji Tejo Laksono. The young prince of Kadiri immediately turned his head towards Gayatri and Luh Jingga who were glaring at his scowl. It soon made Panji Tejo Laksono realize that he had just made a big mistake that is often done by men is prohibited from praising other women in front of a partner.

"Eh that's not what I mean, Gayatri..

I only saw her as a palace princess who would deliver food. That alone is nothing more" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Don't lie.. Gusti Prince must be smitten with his beauty, right? Hayo just confessed..

Remember Gusti Prince, now Gusti Prince already has 4 prospective wives. Is that still lacking?", Gayatri continued to spill all her junk.

"That's enough, I don't want to add any more. I'm sorry, Gayatri, Luh Jingga.. I was just praising him, not liking him", Panji Tejo Laksono was confused looking for an excuse.

"Be careful if Gusti Prince dares to like that woman.

Luh Orange, come with me. We report this to Ayu Ratna and Wulandari. Let them also beware of the woman", Gayatri immediately rose from his seat and held the hand of Luh Jingga who was forced to obey the wishes of Tumenggung Sindupraja's daughter. They left the porch of the guest hall of honor to the side where it was the resting place of Ayu Ratna and Song Zhao Meng aka Dewi Wulandari.

The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately patted his own eel.

'If this is the case, his business must be runyam. Hah why should I praise Wardhani in front of them?'

The day goes on. The day is quickly replaced by night and the night is driven away by the arrival of morning. The next morning, the group of Panji Tejo Laksono troops moved to leave Rajapura City. The Duke of Ghanarbhaya and his family relinquished their departure at the border of Rajapura City. The dust of the streets flew with their horse-footed steps through the highway. Although a gray cloudy streaked over the sky, it did not dampen their spirits to arrive at their destination,

The Duchy of Kalingga.