The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Elephant Troopers

The death of the leader of the Jenggala Army at the hands of the high officers of the Panjalu soldiers immediately made the mental fight of the surviving Jenggala soldiers fall apart.

Some Bekel soldiers chose to escape the battlefield once they knew Senopati Ganggengsegara and Senopati Badraseta were killed. They fled with hundreds of his men to the east, North and South.

The wounded only remain silent, resigned to accept the fate that will be dropped by the Panjalu soldiers. The healthy ones chose to lay down their weapons because they knew that fighting the Panjalu warriors now was like wanting to break a stone using an egg.

All the remaining Jenggala warriors, kneeling on the ground with their hands holding their heads as a sign of unconditional surrender to the Panjalu warriors. After being counted, there were 5 thousand more Jenggala soldiers who surrendered. About 1,000 of them suffered minor and moderate injuries. While the severe injuries there are at least about 200 people.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince Duke..

How are our next actions for these Jenggala soldiers?", asked Senopati Muda Jarasanda while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono who was still standing in front of the kneeling Jenggala soldiers. The Jenggala warriors were silent a thousand languages, waiting for every word spoken from the mouth of Panji Tejo Laksono that determined their next fate.

Mmmmmm...

"Bring them all to our stronghold. Make them prisoners. Their next fate depends on the decision of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana in Daha.

But remember, it is forbidden to hurt or torture the soldiers of Jenggala who have given up. However we are still compatriots with them" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

Hearing Panji Tejo Laksono's reply, the surrendered Jenggala warriors immediately breathed a sigh of relief. At least Panji Tejo Laksono still gives a chance of life for them even though as prisoners.

Cheers rang out from the mouths of Panjalu's soldiers welcoming the victory they achieved. During the day, they continued to hail the young Panji Tejo Laksono who was able to lead the Panjalu army with full prowess until it could lead them to victory.

"Life Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono!

Alive Panjalu..."

Dyah Kirana smiled widely when she heard the praise of the Panjalu soldiers for her future husband. But the beautiful eyes of the beautiful woman in white clothes were immediately fixated on a figure dressed in all white like a hermit who was standing on the shady treetops east of the Kali Aksa bull.

"Ka-kanjeng Romo..", murmured Dyah Kirana softly, but still heard in Luh Jingga's ears.

"Your queen, Kirana? Where is it?", asked Luh Jingga immediately. Dyah Kirana did not answer the question, only she pointed towards a large high pedestal rowu tree soaring into the sky across the river far enough from where they were. Luh Jingga's eyes immediately turned towards the direction that Dyah Kirana pointed at and she also saw the figure of the burly man standing looking towards them.

Without waiting any longer, Luh Jingga immediately approached Panji Tejo Laksono and whispered in the prince's ear. Hearing Luh Jingga's whisper, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately looked towards the direction mentioned by this second concubine.

Immediately Panji Tejo Laksono darted quickly towards the big pedestal rowu tree. His light body movements like cotton made it only take 3 breaths to get to where he wanted to be. When he arrived before the white-bearded old man, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately bowed respectfully to him. This is a custom that prevails in Jawadwipa Land, where the knights always honor the sages, hermits and religious leaders according to the caste stripes.

"Greetings to me, Rishi..

If I may know, who is this Rishi? And what is the importance of getting to this place?", said Panji Tejo Laksono politely.

"Hehehehe, thank you for your respectful attitude, Prince Panjalu..

My name is Resi Ranukumbolo, the leader of the Monastery of Mount Mahameru. I'm here to look for the whereabouts of my daughter that my father Kanjeng Romo Maharesi Padmanaba brought. After I asked around, I finally saw my daughter in good health and happiness. That was enough to soothe my heart" said the old man in hermit clothes while smiling meaningfully.

"So this Resi is the father of Dyah Kirana? In that case, forgive my impoliteness that does not welcome the arrival of Resi well", continued Panji Tejo Laksono.

"That's it, Prince Panjalu..

I'm not here to accept your manners. Seeing my daughter happy is enough to make me happy. I see you have control of Ajian Kitiran Sewu. That means Kanjeng Romo Maharesi Padmanaba already trusts you.

I'm picking up my daughter. Take care of her like I love her. If there will be time after this war, come to Mount Mahameru Hermitage. Our door is always open for you.

Oh right, I lent this Lonely Moon Sword to Kirana during this war", Resi Ranukumbolo held out a silvery-white-gloved sword with a beautiful silver-embroidered black sword handle on the Tejo Laksono banner. Soon Panji Tejo Laksono received her with both hands.

"I hate farewell, Prince Panjalu. Then better say my regards to my daughter. Goodbye bye!"

Clinngg!!

After saying so, Resi Ranukumbolo immediately disappeared from the sight of Panji Tejo Laksono along with a breeze that blows slowly. Panji Tejo Laksono let out a long sigh before finally darting back towards Luh Jingga and Dyah Kirana.

Immediately Panji Tejo Laksono extended the Moon Goddess Sword to Dyah Kirana while smiling knots.

"This is your father's care, Kirana. After this war is over, I will take you to the Mahameru Mountain Hermitage to ask for his blessing".

Hearing that remark, Dyah Kirana immediately hugged Panji Tejo Laksono's body without caring about Luh Jingga on her side. The eyes of the beautiful woman in white clothes immediately glazed over without a word coming out of her mouth. Luh Jingga just smiled to see the work of Dyah Kirana. He understood with the feeling of Dyah Kirana as a fellow woman.

That afternoon, Panjalu troops who won the war were ordered to bury the bodies of the dead Panjalu soldiers. Among those who died, there were some high-ranking Panjalu army officers such as Tumenggung Manahil from the Bracelets and Tumenggung Gilingwesi from the Duchy of Singhapura who was killed by Senopati Ganggengsegara.

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Meanwhile, in the North, precisely in the eastern Wanua Sungging region of Bojonegoro Duchy, at about the same time, thousands of Panjalu soldiers also pitted their lives with Jenggala soldiers. The main leader of the Panjalu army, Senopati Agung Narapraja led this large army directly.

At least there are 60 thousand Panjalu soldiers under his leadership. Aided by Tumenggung Landung, Senopati Sindanglawe from Lasem, Tumenggung Purubaya from Muria, Tumenggung Banar from Anjuk Farm and Tumenggung Lamuri from Muria, Senopati Agung Narapraja led the Panjalu forces valiantly.

Wyuha Garuda Nglayang war tactics that he used were able to withstand the onslaught of Jenggala troops using Wyuha Vajra. But his opponent, Senopati Sukmageni who rode an elephant was also good at changing the movements of the Jenggala soldiers.

Senopati Sukmageni's hand immediately shook as a signal to the war bende sower to hit the small gong in their hands.

Dhhiieeeing!!!

The high-ranking officers of the Jenggala soldiers who heard the cue heard from the war bende immediately led his army which was divided into two layers and immediately concocted into 3 parts. They were trained in changing tactics of war.

"Trisula's?

Gusti Senopati, it looks like they changed the wyuha they used. How is this?", Tumenggung Purubaya from Muria was a little surprised to see the change in the opponent's attack.

Mmmmmm...

"Order both wings of Garuda Nglayang to cover the head of the wyuha. Hurry!!", orders Senopati Agung Narapraja.

Buffalo horn horn horn horn horn immediately sounded. The two wyuha wing leaders immediately ordered the soldiers under his command to move shut down. But they lost quickly with the movement of the Jenggala troops.

At the end of the central Wyuha Trident, Senopati Sukmageni marched forward with his elephant army. This instantly left the Panjalu army in disarray. Dozens of Panjalu soldiers died trampled by elephants who were trained to fight.

The leader of the Panjalu army who became the head of the war title Wyuha Garuda Nglayang, Senopati Sindanglawe from Lasem was furious to see his men helpless against the elephant troops. Although the Panjalu soldiers tried to bring down the elephant, but the elephants whose bodies were protected by armor could not be penetrated by their weapons.

The Panjalu soldiers on the side were increasingly pushed by the elephant army under the leadership of Senopati Sukmageni.

Senopati Sindanglawe directly drove his horse towards one of the elephants that were rode by one of the Jenggala warrior officers. Armed with a spear, Senopati Sindanglawe immediately shot quickly towards the officer of Jenggala rank Bekel. With all his might, he threw the spear towards the opponent.

Shhrriegg !!

Jllleeeeeeppppphh!!

Oouugghhhhhh!!

The bekel was immediately killed after the spear from Senopati Sindanglawe penetrated the stomach to the waist. Seeing that, Senopati Sukmageni who rode an elephant not far from where one of his men killed immediately ordered the elephant handler who controlled the large animal to attack towards Senopati Sindanglawe.

Noooooooooooarrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

The sound of the elephant shrill high along with its sharp ivory sweep towards Senopati Sindanglawe. Panjalu officer from Lasem immediately rolled to the ground avoiding the danger that threatened him.

The elephant under the handler's control continues to hunt him down and intends to step on him. Senopati Sindanglawe rolled on the ground to avoid the foot treads of elephants. As soon as he stood up, Senopati Sindanglawe immediately pulled out his sword and jumped up after stepping on the tip of the elephant's tusk as a pedestal. The goal was so that he could kill his elephant handler Immediately he raised his sword high above his head and slashed his sword towards the handler, but Senopati Sukmageni who participated behind the handler directly smashed his right hand palm reddish yellow towards Senopati Sindanglawe.

Whhuuuuuggg!!

Bllaaaaaarrr!!!

The Sindanglawe Senopati Sword was instantly broken after colliding with the reddish-yellow radiance of Senopati Sukmageni. The burly body of the Panjalu soldier's high-ranking officer instantly bounced far back and hit the ground hard.

Hhoooeeeggghhh!

Senopati Sindanglawe immediately vomited fresh blood and as much as possible tried to rise from the place of fall. At that time, Senopati Sukmageni immediately shot up from the elephant mount while swinging his hand towards Senopati Sindanglawe who had just stood up.

The high speed of the leader of the Jenggala army made Senopati Sindanglawe surprised. He could only survive by crossing his hands when Senopati Sukmageni's right hand hit his reddish-yellow hands.

Bllaammmmmmmmm !!!

The strength of the energy in the ultimate study was able to break down the defense of the Panjalu officer. He was indeed defeated in terms of strength and science. Senopati Sindanglawe's body again slammed far back and hit a war chariot that was there.

Kkkkkkh !!

Because of the hard pounding of Senopati Sindanglawe's body, this war chariot was immediately destroyed. The high-ranking officer of this Panjalu soldier was killed with a charred chest like burning fire.

The death of Senopati Sindanglawe immediately angered the Panjalu soldiers who came from the Duchy of Lasem. Four soldiers armed with spears immediately locked Senopati Sukmageni. The four of them immediately thrust their spears towards the leader of the Jenggala warrior.

But they only attacked the empty land because the leader of the Jenggala army directly tracked the ground hard until his body bounces high into the air. Once salted in the air, Senopati Sukmageni slid down while hitting his right hand to four Panjalu soldiers below.

Whhhuuuuussshhh !!

The reddish yellow light rushed towards the four Panjalu soldiers from the Lasem Duchy.

Bllaammmmmmmmm !!!

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!

The cries of pain sounded heart-wrenching as pieces of the human body scattered in all directions. Four of the ill-fated Panjalu soldiers were killed under difficult circumstances to identify.

Senopati Sukmageni continued to rampage by ransacking the central defenses of the Panjalu soldiers. Elephant troops who participated pounding on the middle side also destroyed the wyuha order laid out by Senopati Agung Narapraja.

The Jenggala warriors were blazing in spirit seeing it all. They are like being possessed in fighting against the Panjalu soldiers. Hundreds of corpses of Panjalu soldiers scattered everywhere mixed with the Jenggala soldiers east of the Wanua Sungging fortress. The screams of pain and the fresh blood that pooled became a common sight in that place.

Seeing his opponent so tough ruffled the central defense of the Panjalu soldiers, Senopati Agung Narapraja growled loudly and spurred his horse towards Senopati Sukmageni who raged like a tatiron bull. Two Jenggala warriors who tried to block his path had to fall victim to his sharp sword in the hands of the main leader of the Panjalu army.

While riding, Senopati Agung Narapraja grabbed a spear that stuck in front of him. Then as fast as lightning, he threw the spear towards Senopati Sukmageni who was slaughtering the Panjalu soldiers who were trying to surround him.

Whhhuuuggghhh!!

The swirling cold wind followed the spear that was aiming at Senopati Sukmageni's back. From the tail of his eyes, Senopati Sukmageni saw the arrival of the attack. The leader of the Jenggala army immediately traced the ground hard and bouncy high while opening his legs wide avoiding the hit of the spear Senopati Agung Narapraja which was only a short time under the thigh.

He escaped death and landed a few steps behind where he stood. Immediately he glanced sharply towards Senopati Agung Narapraja.

"Old Panjalu bastard!!

Apparently you who already smell the soil are tired of life huh?", cried Senopati Sukmageni.

"I'm full of life's salt acid. If the destiny of the Gods requires me to die, I do not reject it. But it is not in your hands, O Wong Jenggala", Senopati Agung Narapraja said immediately.

"Huh, you want to still be arrogant! Today I will make sure that your troops will be destroyed in my hands" Senopati Sukmageni said as she clenched her hands forward as if squeezing the Panjalu soldiers.

Hearing that answer, Senopati Agung Narapraja smiled his smile as he said,

"Jumava...

Let's prove your point".