The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Help from Lodaya

Everyone immediately glared wide at Demung Gumbreg including Senopati Muda Jarasanda and Tumenggung Sindupraja. The wives of Panji Tejo Laksono immediately melengos without looking at the thick-bodied Panjalu warrior officer. While the Duchy of Seloageng immediately patted his head while smiling knots and head gnarles hearing the words of Demung Gumbreg.

The figure of Demung Gumbreg who sometimes flung around without thinking long is often upset people half-dead. But he sometimes also broke the frozen atmosphere with his own arbitrary demeanor.

"Eh kog all glaring towards me huh? Did I say something wrong?", muttered Fever Gumbreg while watching his surroundings.

"Your mouth really doesn't know the place, Mbreg..

This is the great pisowanan, not our night place on the edge of the forest. If later Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono is angry, his own responsibility as a result", whispered Tumenggung Ludaka who immediately made Gumbreg pale instantly. He soon realized that he had just made a mistake.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince, I was wrong. Please forgive a thousand mercies", Demung Gumbreg immediately worshiped at Panji Tejo Laksono and apologized.

"It's Uncle Gumbreg..

We all know how your nature is. Next time do not repeat again yes", said Panji Tejo Laksono with a smile knot.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince. Thank you for the great heart of Gusti Prince", said Demung Gumbreg immediately. His face was relieved to hear Panji Tejo Laksono's reply.

The young prince from Kadiri immediately stood up from his seat.

"Uncle Jarasanda, please,

For a time while looking for a solution to this problem, I asked that Uncle Jarasanda build a defensive fort west of Kali Aksa to guard.

Ten thousand soldiers Seloageng's choice will be built in the fortress. The rest, consisting of the old soldiers and the lightly wounded after yesterday's pralaya, I was assigned to guard the palace. I think that's the only way we can use it right now. If later I find a better thought, then change will I do" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately. Everyone immediately agreed with the arrangement made by the new Duke of Seloageng.

"The Prince Duke's Wise. Tomorrow morning the servant will soon depart to the west of Kali Aksa to quickly build a fortress for the Panjalu soldiers.

For the improvement of the Seloageng Duchy palace, let Uncle Tumenggung Sindupraja arrange it" said Senopati Muda Jarasanda while respecting Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Jarasanda. Let Senopati Gardana lead the Seloageng warriors west of Kali Aksa.

For security around the City and Palace of the Duchy of Seloageng, I leave it to Ki Juru Mpu Susena with Bekel Widagda only", said Panji Tejo Laksono with a faint smile. Demung Gumbreg who felt himself not mentioned by Panji Tejo Laksono, immediately respect the new Duke Seloageng.

"Please forgive once more if the servant sassy, Gusti Prince Duke..

Everyone has got a part of the task. Kog I same Tumenggung Ludaka not yet called? Keep our duties what next?", Demung Gumbreg immediately respect after speaking.

"Tumben are you so excited to accept the assignment, Mbreg? Which satanic mess are you?", whispered Tumenggung Ludaka who sat next to him.

"Don't fret you Lu..

Instead of going back to Kadiri, I better stay here. Not having to scold Dhek Jum all the time. If I help, at least I shouldn't be ashamed if I eat a lot every day" Gumbreg replied softly. Hearing that answer, Tumenggung Ludaka just stroked his chest while shaking his head.

"Sorry Gusti Pangeran Adipati, let the servant who answered Demung Gumbreg's question", Senopati Muda Jarasanda immediately respect the Panji Tejo Laksono. The gesture of the right hand of Panji Tejo Laksono became a sign that the young prince allowed Senopati Muda Jarasanda to speak.

"You are the courtier of Katang-katang Palace, why still ask what is your duty Mbreg?

Of course tomorrow help me to west Kali Aksa to make a defensive fort. You're the head of the Panjalu supply warriors. Pity your men Weleng and Gubarja have been pushing to organize the supply soldiers since you left. And you still say there's no duty? Eat your blind payment", added Senopati Muda Jarasanda immediately.

"Elehh, just like that kog was mad at Jar... Eh sorry Gusti Senopati Young Jarasanda..

Yo wes, tomorrow morning I go west Kali Aksa with Tumenggung Ludaka", replied Gumbreg without feeling any guilt. Senopati Muda Jarasanda only shook his head to see the actions of his friend.

"Then, tomorrow Prince Kangmas will help repair this palace huh?", asked Ayu Ratna expectantly.

"No way, Dinda Ayu..

Tomorrow morning I'll meet Uncle Prince Arya Tangib of the Land of Perdikan Ladaya. We must add reinforcements to the Panjalu soldiers later. Then tomorrow I will go to the Land of Perdikan Lodaya to ask for help to Uncle Arya Tangib. I'm sure Uncle Prince Arya Tangib is willing to help me.

At least that way, then the number of troops from Lodaya will be able to compensate the Jenggala soldiers" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Who's Lantas Kangmas Prince left with? I, Kangmbok Gayatri, Kangmbok Luh Jingga, Nimas Wulandari or with Nimas Kirana?", continued Ayu Ratna immediately.

"Nobody I've invited..

You all just went through a draining event. So it is better that you all rest in this palace to recover some energy. I will go using Ajian Halimun to get to Lodaya quickly and return home as soon as possible.

Brother Naratama,

Are you sure you want to keep following me?", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his attention to Naratama the Wind Glitter.

"Hamba owes his life to Gusti Prince Duke. It has become a servant's determination to repay the goodwill of Gusti Pangeran Adipati by devoting himself to Gusti Pangeran", Naratama said while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Hmmmmmmm..

If that has become your determination, I will place you as one of the officers in Seloageng army. Mpu Susena I raised the rank to Tumenggung while you replaced his position as the Intercessor. From today you are the Narratama Sage, who works under the direction of Senopati Gardana", said Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Sriati..

Now what do you want?", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his gaze to Sriati. The beautiful woman in brown skin immediately saluted to Panji Tejo Laksono before speaking.

"Hamba will join Kakang Naratama, Gusti Pangeran Adipati", said Sriati with a shy smile. Seeing that, everyone in Pendopo Agung immediately smiled understanding that these two lovebirds had apparently been in a relationship.

The night continued to crawl up to the top of his throne. The moonlight that should have appeared in the eastern sky was completely invisible. Stars are too. Thick black clouds are the cause. This indicates that the rainy season will soon be present in Jawadwipa Land. After midnight, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and thunder rumbles flushed the area of Seloageng Duchy. The air that was originally stuffy turned cold with the downfall of the heavy rain.

By morning, the heavy rain had gradually subsided. Leave a drizzle that makes the atmosphere of the morning feel cold. The loud sound of roosters sounding earthy as if welcoming the arrival of the Surya who is still hiding behind the height of Mount Kawi in the east.

Panji Tejo Laksono wriggled from his contest bed. Prabu Jayengrana's eldest son turned to the left of his arm where Song Zhao Meng was still sleeping. Slowly the prince shifted the position of his left hand which became Song Zhao Meng's sleeping pillow. After that, the young prince immediately draped a black blanket with a gold thread on his edge to cover the body.

Tejo Laksono's banner was about to get out of his bed but Song Zhao Meng's voice came behind him.

"Still morning Brother Thee... Where are you going?"

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned his head back and saw Song Zhao Meng wake up while rubbing his eyes. Seeing that Panji Tejo Laksono immediately smiled meaningfully.

"I have to get to Lodaya, Meng Er.. Big trouble is moving towards here. The help of Uncle Prince Arya Tangib will be very useful to repel the Jenggala troops", replied Panji Tejo Laksono while rubbing the cheeks of the daughter of Emperor Huizong's ranum. Hearing the explanation from her husband, Song Zhao Meng smiled widely. The two immediately rushed out from inside the bedroom to clean themselves in the bath pool that was behind the Duke's private room.

That morning, before departing from Seloageng, Panji Tejo Laksono took the time to have breakfast with all his wives and Dyah Kirana. Various best dishes from the palace cooks such as roasted catfish, grilled chicken, bacon, white rice, anointing, vegetables and bananas became their breakfast menu. Siddhu is also available following twak (tuak) from nira aren.

After finishing breakfast, Panji Tejo Laksono said goodbye to his wives and Dyah Kirana to leave for Land Perdikan Lodaya with his Ajian Halimun. The young prince's mouth immediately began to cast this high-level magic spell. A thin white mist immediately covered the entire body of Panji Tejo Laksono and a flash later he was already nowhere to be seen anymore along with a breeze that suddenly blew slowly.

At the Pendopo Agung Land Perdikan Lodaya, the Lord of Lodaya Prince Arya Tangib was sitting on his throne. On her left, Dewi Anggraeni the empress who came from the Bracelet-Bracelet District was seated on a slightly lower seat. Next to her, the daughter of Semata wayang the ruler of the Lodaya Civil Land, Dewi Rara Kinanti participated in the pisowanan that morning.

The lodaya nayaka king, such as Patih Umbara, Senopati Jaya Laweyan, Tumenggung Pandu and several courtiers such as Sang Pamgat Mpu Soka, Mantri Mpu Lumaksana and Dharmadyaksa Mpu Sangguh have been sitting in their respective places quietly. The atmosphere of the morning was silent because everything was waiting for the decree of the Lord of Lodaya.

Just now all the nayaka praja reported the current situation around the Lodaya Perdikan Land. Especially on heating up the relationship between Panjalu and Jenggala. Prince Arya Tangib seemed to stroke her thin mustache before speaking.

"As the smallest area between Panjalu and Jenggala, Lodaya would also be affected if Panjalu and Jenggala fought. Most of our trading wheels are with them. Our territory is also flanked by the Duchy of Seloageng, Duchy of Singhapura and Karang Anom which is the territory of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

This is what makes me confused how to do", said Prince Arya Ligib while massaging her forehead which suddenly felt dizzy.

"What are you confused about, isn't Uncle Arya Liability?!"

This heavy and authoritative voice instantly made everyone startled and turned towards the source of the sound. From the front, a thin white mist suddenly appeared and from there a well-built man with a handsome face stepped out. Prince Arya Tangib immediately stood up from her throne of greatness once she knew who the person who came was.

"Nakmas Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono...

Jagad Dewa Batara, apparently you are the one who came to this place, my nephew", said Prince Arya Tangib immediately.

"Greetings to me, Uncle Prince Arya Liang, Aunt Dewi Anggraeni.", said Panji Tejo Laksono as he bowed respectfully to the two of them.

"Wah fast from this morning prenjak bird continues to chirp non-stop in Keputren. Apparently there was a great guest who visited here.

Welcome to my nephew. Do not blame your aunt who did not welcome your arrival because you came suddenly", greet Dewi Anggraeni with a big smile.

"Let's sit here, Prince Nakmas", Prince Arya Tangib immediately invited Panji Tejo Laksono to sit on his right side seat. The seat that would have been the seat of the crown prince of the Land of Perdikan Lodaya.

"You're a mountain janur (tumben) visiting here. What's the matter, Prince Nakmas?", asked Prince Arya Tangib after Panji Tejo Laksono sat on the chair provided for him.

"This is Uncle Arya Liability..

As the uncle knows that the relationship between Panjalu and Jenggala is not good. I myself have seen with my own eyes that tens of thousands of Jenggala soldiers have prepared to storm into Panjalu through Seloageng.

They split the army into 3 parts, so I was assigned by Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana to hold them in my territory. But the situation that happened, I only got the least soldiers rations among the 3 Panjalu defenses. Therefore I want to ask for help from the Lodaya Palace to be willing to lend soldiers to me as a match for the Jenggala soldiers", Panji Tejo Laksono was straight about his purpose to Lodaya.

Mmmmmm...

Prince Arya Liabung let out a long sigh. The eyes of the burly man were immediately fixated on his only daughter Dewi Rara Kinanti who had just been silent but his eyes continued to be fixed on Panji Tejo Laksono who was sitting opposite him. Prince Arya Tangib immediately knew that his daughter liked the son of King Panjalu.

'I love the Panji Tejo Laksono. Hemmmmmmm, it seems like I should take advantage of this opportunity to find a soul mate for Kinanti', the inner Prince of Arya Liability.

Ehemmm..

"I don't mind giving up the soldiers of Lodaya as your soldiers, Prince Nakmas. But I have a condition that I feel relieved as well", Prince Arya Tangib cleared his throat twice before speaking.

"Condition? What conditions does uncle want from me?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Your cousin's sister has long harbored feelings for you. Yesterday you disguised yourself as a spectator at the tledek dancer show, she met you, didn't she?

Therefore the condition that I can release the army of Lodaya to help you is that after this war is over, you should marry my daughter Dewi Rara Kinanti", said Prince Arya Tangib while staring at the handsome face of Panji Tejo Laksono.

HAAAAAAHHHHHHH??!!!!!!