The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Wanua Sungging Defense Fortress

Hearing their father's words, Panji Tejo Laksono and Panji Manggala Seta immediately looked at each other. Worried about the safety of Jayagiri Mapanji, Panji Manggala Seta immediately spoke.

"Please forgive me if I'm presumptuous, Kanjeng Romo Prabu.

But letting Jayagiri Kangmas fight alone lead the Panjalu army I think is not the right choice. I know the ability of Kangmas Jayagiri martial arts can be relied upon but if the affairs of war, Jayagiri Kangmas has absolutely no experience and I doubt he can go home to bring victory", panji Manggala Seta said immediately.

"That's my mind, my son..

The insistence of Mahamantri I Rangga Mpu Jayadharma who wants proof for Jayagiri before leaving for Galuh Pakuan to marry Kakang Prabu Langlangbumi's daughter does sound pushy but this is also important in Jayagiri to do so worthy to be the daughter-in-law of the Kingdom of Galuh Pakuan", Prabu Jayengrana stroked his thick mustache.

"Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono, Gusti Prince Panji Manggala Seta..

Please forgive me for interrupting the long conversation with everyone. We better get inside Pakuwon Kunjang Palace. It was late afternoon, of course, you guys were tired after a day of fighting against the Jenggala soldiers. Let's please Gusti", Akuwu Manik Badra saluted at Prabu Jayengrana finished speaking.

Hearing the offer, Prabu Jayengrana immediately nodded in understanding. Together with his sons and daughters-in-law also the retainers of Kotaraja Palace such as Tumenggung Ludaka, Senopati Muda Jarasanda, Senopati Tunggul Arga as well as other nayaka king, Prabu Jayengrana walked into Pakuwon Kunjang Palace.

At the pisowanan Pakuwon Kunjang, they all re-assembled after having time to clean up. All of them sat cross-legged neatly facing each other to continue their conversation.

The palace ladies are busy presenting a variety of confectionaries that are provided specifically for them.

"Kanjeng Father Prabu..

If it is needed, I and Dhimas Manggala Seta are ready to move to Bojonegoro. Ananda had spoken with Dhimas Manggala Seta, and he was willing to help if Kanjeng Romo Prabu allowed it", Panji Tejo Laksono said, reopening their conversation that had been cut off earlier.

"Are you not tired, Tejo Laksono?

You just fought two wars in a row. Of course your energy and mind must be very tired after desperately fighting the Jenggala soldiers", asked Prabu Jayengrana immediately.

"My tiredness is not comparable to the victory of Panjalu soldiers in expelling the Jenggala soldiers, Kanjeng Romo Prabu..

For me, it is better to defend the sovereignty of this kingdom to the point of final blood than to stand by to see those who want to wipe our kingdom" Panji Tejo Laksono replied while respecting Prabu Jayengrana.

Everyone was happy to hear the answer of Prabu Jayengrana's eldest son. Prabu Jayengrana himself smiled wryly after hearing these words spoken by his eldest son.

"If you help me, I can calm down.

Then who will you take to follow Jayagiri to Bojonegoro, Tejo Laksono?", asked Prabu Jayengrana later.

"Uncle Jarasanda, Uncle Ludaka..

Were the two Uncles still able to fight once more with the Jenggala soldiers?", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his eyes to Tumenggung Ludaka and Senopati Muda Jarasanda.

"Don't just one more time, Gusti Prince Duke..

Until life is lost in the body by Hyang Yamadipati also I will continue to drive the wong wong Jenggala from Bhumi Panjalu", Senopati Muda Jarasanda immediately respect after speaking.

"So did the servant, Gusti Prince..

While there are still lives attached to the body of the servant, Ludaka is ready to move whenever Gusti Prince ordered", said Tumenggung Ludaka immediately.

"Then tomorrow when the sun rises in the eastern sky, we go to Bojonegoro, Uncle...

Pulauggung Pandu from Land Perdikan Lodaya,

Are you still able to follow my steps and the Panjalu soldiers to Bojonegoro? If you're tired, I'll let you go back to Lodaya. Don't worry, I'll keep my promise to Uncle Prince Arya Tanggung", Panji Tejo Laksono stared at Tumenggung Pandu and Ki Juru Mpu Krepa who were sitting some distance away.

"If that is the decision of Gusti Prince, we ask permission to leave tomorrow morning to return to Lodaya. All of us report our work to Gusti Prince Arya Tangib, Gusti Pangeran Adipati", said Tumenggung Pandu while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Yes yes.. Give my regards and thanks to Uncle Prince Arya Tanggung, Tumenggung Pandu..

For the Panjalu soldiers that I brought, no more than 30 thousand soldiers, Kanjeng Romo.. Supplies are only enough for that amount alone", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his attention to the Maharaja of Panjalu.

"I understand, Tejo Laksono..

Senopati Tunggul Arga will lead the rest of the Panjalu warriors back to Ksatrian Kadri. As the guard of Kotaraja Daha, we must not leave our government center empty without soldiers standing guard.

Tonight too, Senopati Tunggul Arga must return to Kotaraja. Have you heard my words Senopati Tunggul Arga?", Prabu Jayengrana looked at Senopati Tunggul Arga.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu's..

In that case, I beg you to resign to go home to Kadiri", finished talking, Senopati Tunggul Arga immediately worshiped Prabu Jayengrana and inched back from that place.

Demung Gumbreg whose name is not mentioned by Panji Tejo Laksono, immediately worshiped the Maharaja of Panjalu.

Everything mentioned, kog hamba ndak called? Servants also want to participate in the entourage Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono loh", hearing Gumbreg's words, Tumenggung Ludaka who sat next to him immediately elbowed his waist.

Dhhuug..

"You're bego what pura bego Mbreg?

If Senopati Muda Jarasanda and I come, you will also enter the group. If you don't come, then who takes care of the supplies he? Mbok thought a little to.", said Tumenggung Ludaka a little soft but everyone can still hear his speech.

"Oh yes, hehehehe.. We're a group, Lu..

If you come, I'll be invited hehehehe.. Slamet slamet... Not told to go back to Kadiri me", Demung Gumbreg grinned.

"Basar husband is afraid of wife!", grumbled Tumenggung Ludaka lirih.

"You take it easy, Mbreg.. Your job is to help Tejo Laksono and Manggala Seta to completion. After that you can go home to Kadiri", said Prabu Jayengrana with a smile.

"Chess of Nuwun for the honor Gusti Prabu gave to servants" Demung Gumbreg said while worshipping Prabu Jayengrana.

After completing the preparation arrangement to follow Mapanji Jayagiri to Bojonegoro, Akuwu Manik Badra immediately served various types of dishes prepared by the palace cooks.

While outside the palace walls, the Panjalu soldiers feasted with the residents of Kunjang City celebrating their victory to drive out the Jenggala soldiers.

At midnight, Prabu Jayengrana resigned. The thin white smoke that covered his entire body was a sign that the Maharaja of Panjalu used Ajian Halimun to return to Katang-katang Palace.

The night kept crawling up. Although in the middle of the night heavy rain flushed Kunjang City, but the atmosphere of joy still enveloped everyone who was still awake that night. Their conversation continues to talk about their victory. Everyone admired the intelligence of Panji Tejo Laksono in solving the problems faced in an effort to withstand the attacks of the Jenggala soldiers.

The next morning, after a partial sun rose in the eastern sky, the group of Panjalu troops led by Panji Tejo Laksono and Panji Manggala Seta, moved towards the Duchy of Bojonegoro.

Meanwhile, Mapanji Jayagiri who arrived yesterday afternoon at the Panjalu fortress in Wanua Sungging just woke up from his sleep. The third prince rubbed his eyes and looked towards Wanyan Lan who was still sound asleep while hugging her body.

"Yellow Air..

Come awake.. It's noon" said Mapanji Jayagiri, shaking Wanyan Lan's white shoulder. Dara Kuning is Mapanji Jayagiri's favorite call to the beautiful woman from China.

Wanyan Lan squirmed for a while before opening her eyes. The beautiful woman immediately pulled out a blanket to cover her plain body without even a thread covering her.

Hehehe...

"Why are you covering up? Last night I had seen it all", Mapanji Jayagiri chuckled a little at Wanyan Lan's behavior.

"Huhhh sweet mouth base..

If you do not want to encourage you to win the war, I would not give my honor to you, Brother Jaya", muttered Wanyan Lan while inching away from Mapanji Jayagiri. But the beautiful woman's arm was immediately stopped by Mapanji Jayagiri so that he could not move. Wanyan Lan immediately turned her head towards Mapanji Jayagiri.

"What else do you want?", asked Wanyan Lan.

"Yes again, Dara Kuning.. Hehehe" said Mapanji Jayagiri with a meaningful smile.

"don't want..

If you have won the war, let alone once, two nights, I am ready to serve you. Now take a quick shower there.

You are here to lead the Panjalu army, not to make out with me" Wanyan Lan said as she pushed through Jayagiri's Mapanji body.

"I hold your word, Dara Kuning.. Be careful if you break your promise" said Mapanji Jayagiri while wearing his clothes. Prabu Jayengrana's third son immediately rushed out towards the bath. Wanyan Lan just smiled to see the man she now loved.

That morning, after clearing himself, Mapanji Jayagiri immediately led a meeting with the retainers of Panjalu soldiers who were in the Wanua Sungging fortress.

After Tumenggung Landung explained the situation they were in now, Mapanji Jayagiri frowned.

"So until now, they still have not moved at all?", asked Mapanji Jayagiri while staring at Tumenggung Landung.

"Not at all, Gusti Prince..

The latest cipher report said that their leader was seriously injured after a meeting with Gusti Senopati Agung Narapraja.

So how are our next steps?", Tumenggung Landung looked at the handsome face of Mapanji Jayagiri.

Mapanji Jayagiri let out a long sigh before speaking,

"Then we fight them!"