The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Secret Gayatri

Everyone looked at each other to hear the words of Tumenggung Ludaka. They did not understand the intention of Tumenggung Ludaka to stop them from arresting the murderer Akuwu Sastrogalih. Demung Gumbreg was surprised by the attitude of Tumenggung Ludaka but he refrained from asking.

"This is enough here, Uncle Ludaka..

Do not drag the name of Adipati Prangbakat which is only in the big name to make it easier for this evil Akuwu to act arbitrarily", said the figure dressed all in black with the face cover.

"Hamba understood", replied Ludaka Tumenggung while bowing his body to the figure dressed in black.

After hearing Tumenggung Ludaka's answer, a figure dressed all in black who was none other than Panji Tejo Laksono immediately darted quickly towards the outside of the walls of Pakuwon Widoro Palace. No one dared to block his path.

"Warrior,

Get rid of Akuwu Sastrogalih's body. Do not let this evil corpse pollute this place", orders Tumenggung Ludaka loudly.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Tumenggung", 4 soldiers Pakuwon Widoro immediately rushed to carry the corpse of Akuwu Sastrogalih out of the palace.

"Now that everyone gathers close relatives of Pakuwon palace in pisowanan hall, I will talk to them", Tumenggung Ludaka added quickly.

The soldiers of Pakuwon Widoro immediately carried out the orders of Tumenggung Ludaka. While the soldiers of the Duchy of Tanggulangin in vain to guard around the palace.

As soon as they dispersed, Demung Gumbreg immediately approached Tumenggung Ludaka.

"Lu you owe me an explanation..

Who was that black-clothed figure just now? Why did you let him run away after killing Akuwu Sastrogalih?", Demung Gumbreg asked immediately.

Hearing the question, Tumenggung Ludaka immediately approached Demung Gumbreg.

"He is Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono, Mbreg..

How could I dare to hold it? I still love my life" whispered Tumenggung Ludaka.

APPAAAAAA????!!!

Demung Gumbreg was shocked to death by hearing Tumenggung Ludaka's words.

"Can't you not wear a loud shout so Mbreg?

My eardrum until it hurts to hear your voice", Tumenggung Ludaka blew air into his hand which was shaped like a cup and then attached it to the ear.

"Kog you didn't tell me directly Lu?

I would also like to honor Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono. You are absolutely outrageous to hide a secret of this magnitude", grumbled Demung Gumbreg immediately.

"This is what I don't want. You are careless and can't think long.

If Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono is crazy respectful and wants to stand out, why try to come here in black and black clothes like that? Wear a face cover anyway.

Mbreg thought to himself", Tumenggung Ludaka touched his temple with his index finger. Hearing that Demung Gumbreg was silent for a moment.

"Maybe it was because he wanted to hide Lu's identity" Demung Gumbreg said as he frowned.

"Well that's you know. Tumben once you can use your common sense.

Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono really wants no one to know about him at this time. That's why I helped her to keep up with her wishes", Tumenggung Ludaka smiled faintly.

"Indeed you know this since when did Lu??", Gumbreg was still curious.

"Who do you think reported the Akuwu Sastrogalih issue to Gusti Prabu Jayengrana? Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono who did his.

Because this concerns the interests of the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana gave a golden badge to help us act as well as to help Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono hide his identity.

Currently Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono is topo ngrame Mbreg, if until he uses his identity to enforce justice then he failed and must repeat again from the beginning", Tumenggung Ludaka explained clearly about the purpose of Panji Tejo Laksono to hide his identity.

"Oh well deserved then..

After this, what are our actions? To the Duchy of Tanggulangin again?", asked Demung Gumbreg later.

"of course.

Let Duke Prangbakat himself determine the successor of Akuwu Sastrogalih in Pakuwon Widoro because this is his dominion.

Oh yes because there will be entertainment in Katumenggungan, you do not have to watch. Tledek is beautiful, I'm afraid if you come, you will owe again for his tayub saweran", Ludaka Tumenggung smiled faintly. He knew that his sidekick would not be able to resist the temptation of entertainment.

"Eh you just calm down, this time it's safe Lu..

You know my crooked land just had a big harvest so I have a lot of money for the tayub saweran. I don't need to owe you any more", Demung Gumbreg smiled meaningfully.

"Maybe if you insist..

But if you run out of money again then I will report you to Juminten when you return to Kotaraja Kadiri later", Tumenggung Ludaka threatened.

"Yes yes, I will be careful" Demung Gumbreg replied immediately.

They immediately rushed to meet the close relatives of Akuwu Sastrogalih who had gathered at the pisowanan hall to give understanding to them.

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The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly removed his face cover once it entered the boundary poultice of Wanua Drenges. The young prince continued to pound his horse towards the residence of Nyi Murti in the west of the settlement.

Begitu sampai di rumah Nyi Murti, Panji Tejo Laksono langsung melompat turun dari langit. Gayatri, Nyi Murti, Kantil dan Ki Randu menyambut kedatangan Panji Tejo Laksono dengan gembira.

"I thank you very much for your help to Cantil.

Without your help, there is no way Kantil can escape the snare of Akuwu Sastrogalih", Nyi Murti said immediately.

"I'm just helping Nyi..

You don't have to overdo it", Panji Tejo Laksono replied with a faint smile.

"But will Akuwu Sastrogalih not come to hunt the Cantilee again, Swordsman? I'm afraid it's only temporary", Ki Randu stroked his beard.

"You guys just calm down..

Akuwu Sastrogalih is no longer likely to pursue Cantil. The people of Kadiri Palace had already cleaned it up", Panji Tejo Laksono sat himself beside them.

Hearing those words, Nyi Murti, Ki Randu and Kantil immediately smiled happily while Gayatri looked pensive as if she was thinking about something.

That day, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri spent time in Wanua Drenges after Nyi Murti forced them to stay for wanting to thank him.

The next day, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri drove their horses away from Wanua Drenges heading west. The beautiful natural scenery along the way really opens up the insight of Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri about the vast region of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Explaining midday, they entered the Bedrug forest area which became the border of the region between the Duchy of Tanggulangin and Wengker.

A man in line with the Watugunung Panji, was surrounded by dozens of people wearing human skull masks when the Tejo Laksono and Gayatri Panji reached there. Although the man was burly with a thick mustache it still looked agile, but some wounds had already adorned his body.

Without a second thought, Panji Tejo Laksono darted straight towards the fight while pulling out his sword. Gayatri did not remain silent, and participated in the actions of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Whuusssh..

Jleegg!!

"Sorry Uncle..

Allow me to interfere in this matter. I hate people who play games like this" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Thank you for your help, young man..

I am indeed a bit of a hassle taking care of the claws of this Skull Valley", replied the burly man as he looked towards the opponent who surrounded them.

"Save thanks, Uncle. We face these sneakers first" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he spread his gaze around. Someone like him is their leader walking forward.

"Singo Manggolo,

Your luck is pretty good too apparently. There will be people who accompany you to go to hell because they dare to interfere here" said a thick-bodied man quickly.

"Heh Dadaplangu's..

The question of who will die is still unclear. You don't need a lot of koars to kill me. Just do it if you can", replied the burly man called Singo Manggolo immediately.

Phhuuiiiiii..

"Hiswa is on the edge of the horn still acting pretentious hero.

All of you, kill all three of them! We offer their bodies to Lord Yama!", shouted the thick-bodied man called Dadaplangu loudly.

Hearing Dadaplangu's orders, dozens of burly men wearing human skull masks lunged forward towards Panji Tejo Laksono, Gayatri and Singo Manggolo.

The banner of Tejo Laksono quickly turned his sword and slightly ducked avoiding the two pricks of the trident of the disciple Padepokan Skull Valley.

One slash of his sword swung swiftly towards the stomach of one of them, while his left hand using the Ajian Tread of the Fire God smashed into the chest of another.

Shraaaakkkhh...

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

Two children of the Skull Valley Padepokan students immediately fell lifelessly downed with charred chests and stomachs torn until the intestines decomposed out.

Seeing his two friends drop quickly, two others immediately shot towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

Quickly, Panji Tejo Laksono kicked the trident lying on the ground. The three-eyed spear immediately shot towards the stomach of the child disciple Padepokan Damn Skull Valley.

Jllleeeeeeppppphh!!

One man collapsed and another still lunged forward while swinging his iron rod towards the head of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Whhhuuuugg!!

Tejo Laksono's riveted banner avoided the opponent's iron rod thump, twisted his body and jumped into the air then darted down while swinging his sword towards the opponent's neck.

Chrraaassshh..!!

Another fell to the ground with his neck almost severed. The two men who had ganged up on Gayatri, immediately turned their eyes towards Panji Tejo Laksono who had already slaughtered four of their comrades. Lustful for revenge, they jumped towards the young prince.

Gayatri, who was free from 4 people, nimbly moved to avoid the sabetage of the sword and his opponent who lived two people.

The beautiful woman disguised as the man nimbly moved her index finger that was attached to the middle finger. Two sharp daggers darted rapidly towards the opponent until it looked only silvery white light.

Shrrrionnggg!!!

The two children of the Skull Valley Padepokan retreated while fending off the attack of Gayatri's flying dagger that seemed to have a life.

Thhrriinnggggg!!

A loud clink rang out from the clash of their two sharp weapons. Gayatri continued to urge the disciples of the Skull Valley Padepokan with her swift and dangerous attacks.

Gayatri spread her arms wide, resulting in her two flying daggers moving away. Then with a quick movement Gayatri crossed both hands until the two weapons shot towards the two children of Padepokan Valley Skull students who turned their backs.

Whhhuuuugg!!

Quickly the two sons of the Skull Valley's Padepokan disciples avoided the attack that targeted his neck. That was what Gayatri hoped for. Two of his flying daggers directly stuck the nape of the neck until it penetrated the throat. The two men instantly collapsed with daggers planted.

Dadaplangu who faced Singo Manggolo continued to launch attacks against the sturdy man. Although their martial ability is balanced, but actually the power in Dadaplangu is lower than Singo Manggolo.

Singo Manggolo spread out his hands and quickly cupped in front of his chest. He exerted all his energy in his to release his Ajian Waringin Sungsang. A bluish green ray moved from the legs rolling up until it gathered in both hands Singo Manggolo.

Dadaplangu surprised not to play see the ability of the science of Singo Manggolo. He quickly took out the Skull Demon Ajian which was the mainstay of the Skull Valley. His entire body emitted a white smoke that smelled foul.

Singo Manggolo directly smashed his right hand towards Dadaplangu. A line of bluish-green light rushed towards Dadaplangu.

Whhhuuummm...

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

Dadaplangu slammed far back. Her human skull mask slipped from her face and she vomited fresh blood. Seeing that, the two children of the Skull Valley Padepokan who were facing the Panji Tejo Laksono immediately threw two black balls towards the prince.

Shrrrionnggg!!

Quickly the Banner of Tejo Laksono smashed Ajian of the Land of the Fire God to block the attack.

Bllaaaaaarrr!

The two balls exploded spreading thick black smoke that blocked everyone's view. As the thick smoke began to dissipate, the two opponents of Panji Tejo Laksono following Dadaplangu had already disappeared from that place.

Hmmmmmm

"They ran away apparently, Taji", Gayatri said as she walked closer to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Already let it go, no need to be pursued..

I thank you young man. Without your help, I would not have survived. What's your name? My name is Singo Manggolo, from Wanua Pulung", asked Singo Manggolo immediately.

"I'm Taji Lelono, Uncle. This is my friend Gayatri, even though she dresses like a man but she is still a kog hehehe" Panji Tejo Laksono politely replied.

"It's late in the afternoon, we better hurry to my place. Not so far from here. You can spend the night there.

Let's go", Singo Manggolo with a smile. After weighing a while, Panji Tejo Laksono finally agreed to Singo Manggolo's invitation. The three of them immediately rode down the path on the edge of the Bedrug forest to the west.

Just before dusk, the three men arrived at a large house near the intersection of Wanua Pulung road. Singo Manggolo immediately jumped down from his horse followed by Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri.

Two peach or stewardesses instantly received their horses and led them into the stable.

A long-bearded, stocky man with a big belly and a thick mustache stared intently at the 2 people who were following Singo Manggolo. A moment later the old man who was more than 7 decades old smiled faintly because he knew who they were.

"Nah Taji Lelono, Gayatri. Introduce this is my bopo, this Lurah Wanua Pulung, his name is Warok Suropati.

Bopo, these are two young warriors who helped me fight Dadaplangu and his students", Singo Manggolo introduced each of them. Warok Suropati smiled broadly as he looked towards Gayatri who was to the right of Singo Manggolo.

"While you're hiding behind your bamboo caping, I still know Gayatri.

That you are the daughter of the Seloageng nobility".