The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Pakuwon Weling's

Panumbangan hermitage is included in the easternmost region of the Duchy of Seloageng. This area is included in the Pakuwon Weling area on the slopes of Mount Kelud east to south of the slopes of Mount Kawi, it is bordered by Pakuwon Tumapel which is the territory of Kanjuruhan Duchy which is one of the regions of Jenggala Kingdom. The two areas are separated by the Lawor River which makes the natural boundary between Jenggala and Panjalu.

Pakuwon Weling is one of the most buried areas in the east of the Duchy of this Region in the early days of the Kingdom of Panjalu, is one of the Pakuwon Tumapel region, which is located in the region of Pakuwon Tumapel, but after the defeat of Jenggala soldiers at the hands of Watugunung Panji in his youth, this area was also included in the Duchy of Seloageng along with the inclusion of the Duchy of Singhapura into the region of Panjalu on the permission of Dewi Sanggramawijaya or known as Dewi Kilisuci as a warning to Prabu Mapanji Garasakan not trying to attack the Kingdom of Panjalu led by Prabu Samarawijaya. The mountainous region has cool air to be suitable for growing crops. In the southern area adjacent to the Brantas River or there are also those who call it the Kapulungan River. Although the population is not as crowded as other areas, but Pakuwon Weling remains a prosperous area because of its agriculture.

The capital of Pakuwon Weling is the City of Weling located east of Kali Aksa which is adjacent to Pakuwon Bedander. This small town is quite crowded with many inter-regional traders who stop at this place. There are several food stalls and two fairly large inns located on the edge of the highway east of the city. The market is located on the edge of Kali Aksa but is always crowded on the day of the market.

The ruler of Pakuwon Weling was a middle-aged man of stock but had a thin mustache. His body is not too high, his smile is friendly and his good attitude makes him the leader of the area favored by his subordinates such as the Kraman or Lurah in wanua wanua in his territory. He was the former leader of the Seloageng warriors who was chosen by the Duke of Sepuh Tejo Sumirat as the ruler of the area.

His name is Akuwu Bonokeling, a former high-ranking officer of Seloageng soldiers who intended to resign from the army but was forced by the dukes to organize their new area which is the former Pakuwon Tumapel region. For almost 20 years, Akuwu Bonokeling has organized this new area into one of the prosperous areas while cleaning up the robbers and bandits that move along the border with the Kingdom of Jenggala. Although it has not been fully successful, but when compared to the beginning of his reign, the security intruders have been much reduced.

In ruling Pakuwon Weling, Akuwu Bonokeling accompanied by his wife Nyi Nilamsari. They have two daughters, Raden Darmendra and Bonowati. Both are sons of nobles who have a handsome and beautiful appearance because the mother Nyi Nilamsari is a flower village Wanua Ranja in the past before being edited by Akuwu Bonokeling.

At that time in the pisowanan Pakuwon Weling, Akuwu Bonokeling was sitting in his big chair. Nyi Nilamsari's wife was seen sitting beside her left accompanying the Akuwu who was receiving reports Bekel Pakuwon Weling, Wirabraja about the results of a routine patrol on their border with Pakuwon Tumapel.

Hmmmmmm

"So that bastard used our border to escape to Tumapel, Wirabraja?", asked Akuwu Bonokeling while wiping his thin mustache.

"True Gusti Akuwu..

It looks like they did it on purpose and had been planned in advance. This is evident from the rapidity of their escape from our territory. From their actions, Lurah Wanua Banjarsari house was also burned and the products of the earth that would have been made an annual tribute to Pakuwon were also taken by the thieves, Gusti Akuwu", Bekel Wirabraja saluted Akuwu Bonokeling after completing his report.

"This must not be allowed to drag on, Wirabraja..

I will ask for help from the Seloageng Duchy Palace for this matter. I believe Gusti Pangeran Adipati Tejo Laksono has a solution to this problem" said Akuwu Bonokeling with a long sigh.

Not enough they talked, from the direction of the pendopo pisowanan gate, two soldiers ran towards the pendopo. Once at that place, the two immediately worshiped Akuwu Bonokeling immediately.

"Please forgive Gusti Akuwu..

We have a great guest. Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono and his subordinates were outside the walls of Pakuwon Weling palace. They were escorted by approximately 700 bodyguards", the soldier reported immediately.

Hearing those words, Akuwu Bonokeling immediately stood up from his seat. There are usually no impromptu visits from the Duchy of Seloageng without prior notice. If this happens, there must be something important.

"Nyimas Nilamsari, immediately order the palace cook to prepare the best dishes for Gusti Prince Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono.

And you're Wirabraja..

Ask your men to prepare all the needs of the Seloageng soldiers as soon as possible. After the task was completed, you reported to me", the order of Akuwu Bonokeling which made Nyi Nilamsari and Bekel Wirabraja immediately rushed to carry out the task given to them after respecting Akuwu Bonokeling. After that, in the escort of several soldiers Pakuwon Weling, the ruler of the area immediately stepped towards the gate of Pakuwon Weling palace to welcome the arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono and his followers.

That day Pakuwon Weling Palace became busy with the arrival of the new Duke Seloageng who suddenly visited their place. The palace cooks seemed busy preparing food for the grand guests.

Bonowati princess Akuwu Bonokeling looks surprised to see the extraordinary busyness in the palace. He had just returned from his grandfather's place in Wanua Ranja along with his brother Raden Darmendra. The beautiful woman who had just turned 2 years old immediately approached one of the palace gate guard soldiers after jumping down from her horse.

"Soldier, what's going on? Why does the palace look so crowded?", asked the princess immediately.

"Please forgive Gusti Putri..

The new Duke of Seloageng, Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono came to visit without notice. Of course this surprised everyone including Gusti Akuwu Bonokeling", replied the soldier while respecting Bonowati.

'The new duke of Seloageng visited? Why so suddenly?'

"Our worship is Kanjeng Romo" said Raden Darmendra and Bonowati while respecting Akuwu Bonokeling. Bonowati's attention was immediately fixated on the figure of a handsome man wearing dark blue colored clothes with no sleeves.

"Ah this is the son of the servant's daughter, Darmendra and Bonowati, Gusti the Duke.

Darmendra, Bonovati..

Give your respects to Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono", said the Akuwu Pakuwon Weling immediately.

"Our salute, Gusti Pangeran Adipati" said Raden Darmendra and Bonowati simultaneously.

"I accept your respect. Thank you for welcoming my arrival at Pakuwon Weling, Darmendra and Bonowati" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately. The two immediately sat behind Akuwu Bonokeling who was sitting cross-legged on the pisowanan pendopo floor of Pakuwon Weling. All followers of Panji Tejo Laksono such as Senopati Gardana, Panji Manggala Seta, Gayatri and Luh Jingga also sat together at that place.

"My arrival this time was to meet Resi Mpu Wisesa from Panumbangan Hermitage, Akuwu Bonokeling. But before doing so, I want you to know", continued Panji Tejo Laksono while staring at Akuwu Bonokeling.

"What is the matter with Resi Mpu Wisesa, Gusti Pangeran Adipati? As far as I know, the Archery Hermitage has never done anything wrong in the management of their education" asked Akuwu Bonokeling immediately.

"You've been fooled by their fine looks, Akuwu Bonokeling.

Recently, Resi Mpu Wisesa became the mastermind of the attempted murder of me. Therefore, today too, they must be arrested to account for all their actions", Panji Tejo Laksono replied as he continued to look towards Akuwu Bonokeling. The words of the Panji Tejo Laksono were like lightning struck in broad daylight. The ruler of Pakuwon Weling was surprised not to play to hear the answer Panji Tejo Laksono. Raden Darmendra and Bonowati.

"W-how could that happen? All this time Resi Mpu Wisesa looks fine", muttered Raden Darmendra lirih but still heard by everyone.

"Don't be fooled by their actions, Raden Darmendra. Just so you know, Resi Mpu Wisesa is one of the leaders of the Blood Crescent Group which has been only considered as a bedtime story for children because of its uncertain existence", panji Manggala Seta said with a thin smile.

A palace gate guard soldier standing near the pisowanan pendopo slowly began to inched backwards to leave the place. There were not two steps he moved, a blackish-red needle darted rapidly towards his neck.

Shhrriegg..

Chfreeppppphi...

Oouugghhhhhh !!!!

The sudden collapse of the soldier shocked everyone except Panji Tejo Laksono who did see the unusual movement of the soldier. Without orders, a palace guard soldier was forbidden to leave his place of guard. If this is breached, there must be something wrong. The movement of the soldier had been observed by Panji Tejo Laksono and once he continued his movement, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately blinked towards Panji Manggala Seta to finish his life.

The banner of Manggala Seta immediately jumped towards the dead soldier. He immediately examined the body of the soldier. Inside his belt, there was a white cloth with a crescent moon upside down in blood red. While grinning widely, Panji Manggala Seta immediately took the object and stretched it out to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"This is proof, that your palace did not escape the supervision of the Blood Crescent Group, Akuwu Bonokeling" Panji Tejo Laksono said with a faint smile.

"Bad of them!!

Gusti Pangeran Adipati, please allow the servant to participate in the eradication of the group from the territory of Pakuwon Weling", Akuwu Bonokeling immediately saluted the Panji Tejo Laksono and this was greeted with a faint smile by the young prince. That same afternoon, Seloageng's army group moved towards Panumbangan Hermitage.

Resi Mpu Wisesa was standing while explaining about the religious deepening of the Panumbangan Hermit cantrik when suddenly a high shrill voice sounded like the voice of an elephant. This was a signal from the coders of the Blood Crescent Group who reported the existence of a threatening danger.

From the south, the sound of horse footsteps was heard approaching as the dust flew. Hearing from the many sounds of horse footsteps, the number of groups reached hundreds of people. While wiping his beard overgrown with gray hair, Resi Mpu Wisesa muttered slowly, saying,

"They've come"