The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Lurah Wanua Ranja Residence

Dyah Kirana immediately smiled widely when she heard the words that came out of the mouth of Panji Tejo Laksono. For him, the recognition of the Duke of Seloageng has provided evidence that the young prince of Kadiri did not break the promise. While the youths and elders of Wanua Ranja who were in that place immediately understood.

After hearing those words, Mpu Anggada immediately told about the incident that befell the territory he led it to Panji Tejo Laksono.

Over the past week, there have been at least 8 virgin girls abducted by a creature that can fly. To this day, none of them have returned. The search has been carried out since the beginning of the incident, even to comb the forest area around Wanua Ranja but the results are nil. Mpu Anggada has sent two elders Wanua Ranja to meet Akuwu Sindupati in Pakuwon Bedander to ask for help from the pakwon but to this day the help promised by them does not come.

Mmmmmm...

The sound of a long breath was heard from Panji Tejo Laksono. There was a slight annoyance in his heart hearing Lurah Wanua Ranja's words.

"Among you all, who can ride the fastest?", Panji Tejo Laksono cast his gaze towards the village youths who took part in the meeting that afternoon.

"I, Gusti Prince Duke. Mondol can do it too" said a burly young man with a thin mustache.

"What's your name? And can you if you have to get to Seloageng City this afternoon as well?", Panji Tejo Laksono stared at the young man.

"I am Warma, Gusti Prince Duke. I am ready if I am assigned to the Duchy of Seloageng City today. If it is uncomfortable itself. It is better that Mondol also come as a travel companion", replied the young man named Warma immediately.

"Good then..

Now also go to the Duchy of Seloageng. Take this badge and show it to Patih Sancaka. Tell him, I asked to send 400 selected soldiers to Wanua Ranja today. Do you understand?", ordered Panji Tejo Laksono as he held out a silver badge with an archway on them.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran Adipati" said the two men while receiving a silver badge given by Panji Tejo Laksono. The two immediately rushed back from the village pendopo Wanua Ranja. Armed with two horses belonging to Mpu Anggada, the two young men of the village immediately kicked his mount animals towards the city of Seloageng Duchy.

After the two men left, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned his head towards Mpu Anggada and the Wanua Ranja elders who were still in that place.

"Tonight, gather all the Wanua Ranja girls in this place. Let no one miss. We will be easier to take care of them if gathered in one place" said Panji Tejo Laksono who was immediately greeted with a nod of the heads of the elders and Lurah Wanua Ranja. They all never thought so. In their hearts, everyone admired the intelligence of Panji Tejo Laksono in solving the problems they were facing.

That afternoon, Mpu Anggada was helped by Jagabaya to gather the girls in the woman. Teenage girls aged over 13 years were immediately taken to the village pendopo Wanua Ranja. Until the middle of the day, there were at least 27 village girls in the place.

"This is everything, Ki Lurah?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono while looking at the crowd of village girls who were in the village pendopo.

"The daughter of Ki Mendra who lived at the end of the road there, Gusti Prince Duke. Ki Jagabaya is picking him up", replied Ki Lurah Wanua Ranja Mpu Anggada immediately.

"Good indeed.. Now ask your wife to prepare dinner for everyone here. And order all the young men and men who can still stand guard to form a posse around your residence. By dusk, they should all gather here just in case", Panji Tejo Laksono ordered immediately.

"Hamba understands Gusti Pangeran Adipati" said Mpu Anggada while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

While the Wanua Ranja residents were preoccupied with the security arrangements made by Panji Tejo Laksono, the two Wanua Ranja youths had arrived in front of the palace gates of the Duchy of Seloageng. With ushered by two guard soldiers, they headed towards the Grand Duchy of Seloageng.

At that time, in the Great Pendopo room of the Duchy of Seloageng, Patih Sancaka who was receiving daily reports from the court of Seloageng court retainers, was, immediately gazed towards the arrival of two young villagers who came along with two soldiers guarding the palace gate. Ayu Ratna and Gayatri who also participated in the meeting frowned at the arrival of this uninvited guest.

"Please forgive Gusti Patih, Gusti First Empress.

There were two young men who claimed to be sent by Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono. They want to convey a message from Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono to Gusti Patih Sancaka", said the guard of the palace gate while respecting Patih Sancaka and Ayu Ratna.

Hearing that, Ayu Ratna and Gayatri looked at each other. They did not think that the good news about the existence of Panji Tejo Laksono at this time would reach that fast. Ayu Ratna immediately turned her head towards Patih Sancaka and nodded subtly as a sign of approval.

The Seloageng warrior immediately raised his right hand towards them and said, "What message do you want to convey to me?"

Warma immediately crouched down and advanced to the front of Patih Sancaka. He immediately reached into his clothes bag and presented a silver badge with the archway of the banner of Tejo Laksono to the patih Seloageng. Soon Patih Sancaka took the silver badge with the archway. He recognized it as a badge belonging to the ruler of the Duchy of Seloageng.

"Prince Duke Gusti Panji Tejo Laksono requested that Gusti Patih Sancaka today also send 400 selected soldiers to Wanua Ranja to arrest the security intruders who are rampant in Wanua Ranja", warma said while respecting Patih Sancaka.

"Where is Kangmas Prince Adipati now?", said Ayu Ratna who was curious to know about the existence of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"He was in Wanua Ranja, Gusti Permaisuri", replied Warma.

Hearing that answer, both Ayu Ratna and Gayatri breathed a sigh of relief. The two smiled faintly after knowing the whereabouts of their husband. Patih Sancaka immediately stood up from his seat and said,

"Wait in the plaza of the Duchy of Seloageng City, messenger. I myself will arrange for the soldiers requested by Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono", Patih Sancaka immediately gave a signal to them to leave the place. Warria, Mondol and the palace gate guard soldiers immediately saluted Patih Sancaka, Ayu Ratna and Gayatri. The three rushed out from within the private room of Duke Seloageng.

"Uncle Sancaka, please,

I ask permission that I myself will lead in the army requested by Kangmas Prince Panji Tejo Laksono. Luh Jingga will accompany my journey later" said Gayatri after the messenger Panji Tejo Laksono was gone.

"But Gusti Concubine, will Gusti Prince Adipati not be angry if I allow Gusti Concubine himself to leave?", asked Patih Sancaka immediately.

"Uncle Patih just calm down. I myself will later explain to Kangmas Prince Adipati", hearing Gayatri's insistent reply, Patih Sancaka can only nod in understanding.

Just as the sun began to set in the western horizon, Seloageng troops reached the house of Lurah Wanua Ranja. Their arrival was welcomed by the residents who received security guard duties around the village pendopo Wanua Ranja. If they were still worried because they were afraid to face the emergence of flying creatures, the worry was immediately gone when they saw the arrival of the Seloageng soldiers.

Gayatri immediately jumped down from her horse after arriving in front of the gate of the residence of Mpu Anggada. Followed by Luh Jingga and Senopati Gardana, the three immediately rushed into the village pendopo Wanua Ranja. The eyes of the two beautiful women instantly sparkled with twinkle when they saw Panji Tejo Laksono smiling wryly at their arrival.

"Kangmas Prince, you're fine aren't you? I am very worried about you" Gayatri said as she ran towards Panji Tejo Laksono. As if he did not care about the eyes of everyone, the Tumenggung Sindupraja's daughter immediately embraced Panji Tejo Laksono's body.

"As you can see, Dinda Gayatri. I'm fine, you don't have to worry about my situation like this.

Uh why did you join Dinda's army? Didn't Patih Sancaka forbid you?", Panji Tejo Laksono stared at the beautiful face of this first concubine.

"Uncle Patih Sancaka has banned me, Prince Kangmas. But I myself who forced to join the Kangmas Prince should not blame Uncle Patih", hearing Gayatri's reply, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately shook his head. He is very familiar with the stubbornness possessed by Gayatri.

Luh Jingga who had just been silent, sharpened his vision on the figure of a beautiful young woman who from the beginning of their arrival looked unhappy but kept his head down to hide his feelings.

"Kangmas Pangeran Adipati, who is the girl?", Luh Jingga's question immediately made Gayatri look at the beautiful face of Dyah Kirana who was standing behind the Panji Tejo Laksono. Princess Tumenggung Sindupraja immediately released his embrace on Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Yes Kangmas Prince, who is this beautiful girl? Why did he just stay behind you?", Gayatri joined in on Luh Jingga's question. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately let out a long sigh before finally speaking.

"His name is Dyah Kirana, the daughter of Resi Ranukumbolo, the head of Mount Mahameru Hermitage in the Jenggala region" Panji Tejo Laksono said.

"Jengal People? How could there be Jenggala people in the Seloageng Duchy? Surely he was the spy that Kangmas Prince managed to capture, right?", it was Cerocos Gayatri who was immediately wary of Dyah Kirana. Hearing that Panji Tejo Laksono immediately shook his head.

"You always conclude without hearing the explanation, Dinda Gayatri.

Listen to me carefully, then you can judge her. Did you guys have time to hear Wulandari's story about the old man in white who disappeared with me?", hearing the question of Panji Tejo Laksono, the two beautiful women immediately nodded their heads in affirmation.

"Well, I was challenged by Maharesi Padmanaba, his grandfather Dyah Kirana, with a bet.

If I win then I will receive an heirloom weapon. But if I lose the fight, I must obey all the wishes of Maharesi Padmanaba.

And I lost.", added Panji Tejo Laksono immediately. Kaget Gayatri and Luh Jingga heard Panji Tejo Laksono. Those who had known all this time that Panji Tejo Laksono had a lot of high-level canuragan science and an old hermit had defeated him.

"Well what does that have to do with the woman, Prince Kangmas?", asked Gayatri who was increasingly curious about what happened next.

"Maharesi Padmanaba wants to pass on his wisdom to me as a betting gift from me. Also he wants me to marry his favorite grandson", added Panji Tejo Laksono while scratching his head which suddenly felt itchy.

WHATAAAAAA????!!!

Both wives of Panji Tejo Laksono jumped so shocked to hear the answer Panji Tejo Laksono. Their loud noise made everyone turn their heads towards them until Gayatri hurriedly smothered her mouth so that no sound came out.

"Ja-so she should you marry Kangmas Prince?", Gayatri stuttered as she pointed towards Dyah Kirana.

"Huffffffffftttt that's the truth, Dinda Gayatri.

You like not being willing to share my love with Dyah Kirana. I made a promise to his grandfather before his grandfather made his way to the realm of immortality ", Panji Tejo Laksono said with a heavy sigh.

Gayatri almost fainted at the words of Panji Tejo Laksono. Fortunately Luh Jingga who stood behind him immediately caught the tiny body of the Tumenggung princess Sindupraja. Dyah Kirana hastily joined Gayatri who limp her legs. Together with Luh Jingga, Dyah Kirana brought Gayatri into the room room at the family residence Lurah Wanua Ranja which was prepared for a place of rest for him and Panji Tejo Laksono. While the young prince from Kadiri just let out a long sigh. Sooner or later, this will happen.

Arriving in the bedroom, Luh Jingga and Dyah Kirana immediately laid Gayatri's body on the bed. Luh Jingga immediately grabbed the fan from the woven bamboo on the small table in the corner of the room while Dyah Kirana poured the water jug into the cup and handed it to Gayatri who was still lying on top bed.

"Mi-drink this Kangmbok. Su-so that your body refreshes" said Dyah Kirana immediately. Gayatri received a cup of drinking water from Dyah Kirana and immediately drank it. After a few sips, Gayatri's pretty face looked fresher than before.

"Thank you very much. What was your name?", asked Gayatri immediately.

"Dyah Kirana, Kangmbok", replied Resi Ranukumbolo's daughter quickly.

"Dyah Kirana huh?

From now on you will be our sister. Introduce my name Gayatri and this is Luh Jingga" Gayatri said as she hurriedly sat on the bed. His weakness gradually disappeared after drinking water given Dyah Kirana. Princess Resi Ranukumbolo immediately bowed respectfully to Panji Tejo Laksono's two wives.

"In addition to us, there are still two more wives of Kangmas Prince Panji Tejo Laksono. They are Ayu Ratna and Dewi Wulan..."

Luh Jingga had not had time to finish his speech, from the outside of the fence of the Lurah Wanua Ranja residence, a loud shouting sound that shocked everyone in the place.

"The devil has appeared!!!!!"