The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Who Is He Actually?

"I mean Gusti Senopati, is the spare weapon is Senopati Ganggengsegara from Pamotan?", asked Ki Demung Sagotra as he turned to the main leader of the Jenggala army.

"Sagotra...

Senopati Ganggengsegara is a little late to come to our place. If there was him, maybe things would be different.

We also leave here by force from Senopati Mpu Jatra. This is the result if we underestimate the Panjalu troops who certainly have prepared various preparations to welcome the arrival of our troops", Senopati Badraseta said as he continued to look across the watery Aksa River.

Ki Demung Sagotra immediately remembered the fame of Senopati Ganggengsegara from Pamotan. The burly man with a thin mustache and a cruel eye was famous for having a high kanuragan science. Not to mention that he mastered Ajian Hell Geni which was able to create a sea of fire to make it feared by other officers in the Jenggala army.

However, he was very subject to the orders of the Duke of Pamotan, Satrugna who was his brother-in-law. He always obeyed every desire of the brother-in-law to be willing to become subordinate to Senopati Badraseta which is preferred by the Kahuripan Palace.

"That means today, Senopati Ganggengsegara will come to our campsite, Gusti Senopati?", asked Ki Demung Sagotra trying to reinforce the impression of convincing themselves that they still have hope.

"If there are no obstacles, tonight the relief team from Pamotan will come. Tomorrow we avenge our defeat today", Senopati Badraseta said as he gazed across the river where the last Jenggala soldier to survive on the edge of Kali Aksa was killed at the hands of Panjalu soldiers.

Cheers rang out from the mouths of the Panjalu soldiers welcoming their victory that day. They rejoice at the success of the war tactics used by their leaders in dealing with this situation.

The western sky began to redden the sign that soon the weapons would be coming down. Seeing that, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately raised his right hand and the buffalo horn blower soldier immediately worked.

Thhhuuuuuuuuuutttthhh!!

The loud sound that sounded loud deafening eardrum seemed to be a marker for the souls of the Panjalu soldiers who were still rejoicing over their victory that day. They all immediately turned their heads towards the reddened western sky. Not feel full day they fight pitting body soul without remembering the time. But all tired they paid off with the victory they got.

One by one began to leave the battlefield, obeying the rules of war that prevailed in the Land of Jawadwipa. At that time, intergovernmental wars could only be fought during the day. If the sun had set, the war would have to stop and continue the next day. This must be obeyed by every kingdom that exists in Bumi Nusantara.

Along with the departure of the Panjalu soldiers, Senopati Badraseta led his men to return to their large camp located south of Pakuwon Weling. Let the corpses of the Jenggala soldiers lie on the edge of Kali Aksa.

Some of the Panjalu soldiers who were still exhausted, regardless of the fatigue that was trailing, took care of their comrades who suffered minor injuries. The wounded were the responsibility of the supply troops led by Demung Gumbreg and two of his men. They immediately carried the wounded soldiers medium and heavy with stretchers into the fortress of Panjalu.

Soldier healers and soldiers who knew about medicine were busy caring for hundreds of wounded soldiers. Armed with the experience he had experienced several times on the battlefield, Demung Gumbreg quickly arranged for his men to work as quickly as possible to care for the wounded soldiers.

After dusk disappeared and was replaced by night, spatter mixed with cold winds flushed around the Kali Aksa region. Although the place is only light rain, but the upper reaches of Kali Aksa in Mount Kelud seems to be heavy rain. This is evidenced by the rise of flowing water at times that empties into the Kapulungan River or what we now know as the Brantas River.

Amidst this spatter, Panji Tejo Laksono gathered the high ranking officers of Panjalu soldiers to listen to their work reports. One by one the officers began to report on the state of the troops they led. When Tumenggung Raditya reported about the presence of a mysterious white shadow figure that helped destroy the dam's anchoring stake, Panji Tejo Laksono's forehead immediately frowned in wonder.

"Didn't you see clearly the face of the mysterious white shadow, Tumenggung Raditya?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince Duke..

The servant could not see clearly because the figure was wearing a white protective headscarf that disguised his appearance. But I knew it was the figure of an old man, because his hair looked white and there was a long beard poking out of the white cloth covering part of his face", Tumenggung Raditya immediately respect after speaking.

Mmmmmm....

"I never asked for help from an old warrior or hermits in the Seloageng Duchy. So where did this old man come from?

Never mind, after all he has helped us defeat the Jenggala warriors today. We must thank him for the services given to us when we meet again later.

Uncle Gumbreg.", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his gaze to the sleepy-looking Demung Gumbreg in the corner of the room. The fattened officer immediately jumped from his seat so surprised to hear the call of Panji Tejo Laksono. He hurriedly rubbed his saliva that had dripped from the corner of his lips and immediately worshipped at the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Mrs.. Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince.. Yes, Gumbreg's servant is ready to carry out the command" Demung Gumbreg said immediately as he prepared to leave. After reporting his duties at the beginning of the meeting, Demung Gumbreg inching backwards and sat cross-legged in the corner of the room. Tiredness after helping push the boulder and logs make her tired until not strong resist drowsiness. His behavior immediately made some of the high-ranking soldiers shake their heads while those who were familiar with him immediately gave a smile.

"Where are you going Uncle Gumbreg?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono so, Gumbreg immediately dyed to look at the other officers in the place.

"Oh anu it's me...

Eh yes anu's servant will go to the place of installation of traps eh huh to the place of installation of traps", replied Gumbreg immediately looking for an excuse.

"Ckckckl.. Uncle Gumbreg Uncle Gumbreg.. I didn't tell you to go there..

"Lha then what is the duty of Gusti Pangeran's servant?", asked Demung Gumbreg later.

"Share arak and siddhu to the soldiers of Panjalu. Let them have a little fun tonight to celebrate today's victory.

Now departing", Panji Tejo Laksono shook his hand as a gesture to Demung Gumbreg to immediately carry out the task. The fattened officer hurriedly worshipped at Panji Tejo Laksono and immediately rushed out from inside the room with a face flushed in embarrassment.

"Uncle Ludaka..

Uncle take care of the guard arrangements tonight. We cannot relax our vigilance. I am sure, the Jenggala people will do everything possible to avenge the defeat of their soldiers today", Panji Tejo Laksono ordered immediately.

"Good Gusti Prince. Immediately I carried out", said Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono before rushing back from the place.

Meanwhile, in the stronghold of the Jenggala army, that night the person they were waiting for finally came. A thick man with a creepy face came with approximately ten thousand soldiers from the Duchy of Pamotan.

Senopati Badraseta immediately welcomed the arrival of the thick-bodied man who was none other than Senopati Ganggengsegara.

"Welcome to our camp barracks, Senopati Ganggengsegara" Senopati Badraseta said immediately.

Mmmmmm..

"You seem to be very happy with the defeat of the Jenggala warrior, Senopati Ganggengsegara. Whose side are you on?", Senopati Badraseta tried to change the course of the conversation.

"Huhhhhhh!!

If it is not an order from Kakang Adipati Satrugna to help the Jenggala troops, I also would not bother having to go out of energy. If you want to ask who I am on whose side, obviously I sided with Kakang Adipati Satrugna, not with Jenggala", replied Senopati Ganggengsegara ketus.

Senopati Badraseta's heart ached at the answer. But she tried hard not to show her anger with a fake smile on her face.

Hehehe...

"You are smart to speak now, Senopati Ganggengsegara. Never mind, save our energy for tomorrow's war. There are still Panjalu soldiers that we have to kill tomorrow" said Senopati Badraseta closing his chat with Senopati Ganggengsegara. The night became a tense night for everyone both on the Panjalu and Jenggala side. Everyone was on full guard, afraid that the opponent would cheat and storm in the night.

The next day, the weather around Kali Aksa was still cloudy. Thick clouds of black clouds carrying water were slowly marching from the south. On both banks of Kali Aksa, Jenggala and Panjalu forces have now faced each other again. The tense atmosphere like yesterday was created again. The addition of troops from Pamotan made the confidence of the Jenggala soldiers increase along with the presence of Senopati Ganggengsegara.

Thhhuuuuuuuuuuutttthhh !!!

The sound of buffalo horn trumpet sounds high, a sign that the Panjalu soldiers are ready to complain on the battlefield. They moved quickly towards the Jenggala troops who were still standing in place with the lead of Tumenggung Gilingwesi from the Duchy of Singhapura and Tumenggung Manahil from the Bracelets.

"Prince Kangmas, Jenggala's forces did not move at all. What happened?", asked Luh Jingga while pointing at the Jenggala soldiers who were still silent despite tightly holding the handle of their respective weapons.

"There's something strange about them. What makes them wait for the arrival of our troops to cross Kali Aksa first?", Panji Tejo Laksono frowned at the sign that he was thinking hard.

"Ah surely they are afraid because they lost yesterday, Gusti Prince", said Demung Gumbreg immediately.

"I'm not talking, Mbreg..

Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono has a better understanding of you, Sleepyhead!! Listen first he spoke, then love the response", sergeant Tumenggung Ludaka who was upset with the attitude of his closest friend.

"If they were afraid, they should have already escaped from this place and returned to the Jenggala region.

There is something wrong with them" Panji Tejo Laksono said with concern.

When the Panjalu troops stayed about 30 fathoms from the Jenggala troops, a man with a stocky body single-handedly darted towards the Panjalu troops while grinning widely. Both of his red hands lit up like a blazing fire immediately shook towards the Panjalu soldiers.

"The Test of Hell Geni...

Hiiyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat..!!!"

Suddenly, a crack appeared in the banks of Kali Aksa that spread quickly under the feet of the Panjalu soldiers. From there came a great fire that was burning. Thousands of Panjalu's soldiers, who were the front, had no room to dodge until the huge fire immediately burned their bodies.

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!

Shouts of pain rang out from the mouths of the Panjalu soldiers who were roasted alive. The army order led by Tumenggung Manahil from the Bracelets and Tumenggung Gilingwesi from the Duchy of Singhapura was immediately chaotic.

The Panjalu soldiers who managed to save themselves ran towards the Jenggala troops and they immediately fell prey to the soft weapons of the Jenggala soldiers who harbored anger because of their defeat yesterday.

The banner of Tejo Laksono who saw the incident, without waiting any longer immediately jumped high into the air. His mouth was blurting out a spell. Suddenly a strong wind with a cold air accompanied by water suddenly appeared out of nowhere. After lowering both his hands, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately raised both his hands high above his head while shouting out loud,

"Sewu's Cyclone......!!!!!!"

The water that emerged from the back of Panji Tejo Laksono's body immediately moved quickly towards the fiery ground cracks that burned the bodies of the Panjalu warriors. Quickly the fire was immediately extinguished by flood water as high as an adult's stomach.

Seeing the science of his power in destroyed by the flood from Ajian Kitiran Sewu, Senopati Ganggengsegara immediately vomited fresh blood. But this thick-bodied man from Pamotan seems to still not feel defeat. He immediately stared intently at Panji Tejo Laksono who landed among the corpses of Panjalu warriors.

"Don't think since you've managed to put out my fire, you've won the Panjalu wong. This has just begun!!", cried Senopati Ganggengsegara who quickly darted towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

A fierce fight broke out again at that place. Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Tumenggung Ludaka, Luh Jingga, Demung Gumbreg and Dyah Kirana immediately moved forward following Panji Tejo Laksono followed by all Panjalu soldiers. The great war is back.

The banner of Tejo Laksono calmly served every deadly attack of this large-bodied Senopati Ganggengsegara. Although his body was smaller than this person, Panji Tejo Laksono who used Ajian Sepi Wind was able to move agilely in defense and attack. Each movement is so organized and neat that it does not have the slightest gap in defense.

Whuuthhh..

Dhasshhhh!!

Both of them have high empty-handed skills. The banner of Tejo Laksono took a step back, as Senopati Ganggengsegara's right foot swept across his left leg. Senopati Ganggengsegara quickly changed his body movements and slightly jumped into the air and quickly smashed his right hand towards the Panji Tejo Laksono. The young prince of Kadiri immediately welcomed the arrival of the attack with his right hand.

Blllaaaaaarrr !!!

The banner of Tejo Laksono receded a few steps back after colliding blows that contained energy in a high level with Senopati Ganggengsegara. Also a thick-bodied man from the Duchy of Pamotan. He was dragged backwards nearly two spears away. His hands felt numb and sore after fighting a blow against Panji Tejo Laksono.

While shaking his hands that felt numb, Senopati Ganggengsegara glared sharply at Panji Tejo.

'This rancid boy apparently has a science of canuragan that cannot be taken lightly. As far as I know the Panjalu warrior officer, only the Jarasanda is still able to keep up with me even though only a few moves. But this boy hemmmmmm..

Who is he really?'