The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Sunscreen that Started to Unravel

After the surrender of the Jenggala soldiers, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately arranged a division of duties between the high-ranking officers of the Panjalu soldiers to clean up the chaos that occurred after this war occurred.

Senopati Muda Jarasanda was assigned by Panji Tejo Laksono to organize prisoners of war at the Panjalu fortress in Wanua Sungging. Assisted by Tumenggung Purubaya of Muria, the high officer of the Panjalu soldier was swiftly arranging the placement of prisoners of war.

Demung Gumbreg was ordered to collect the spoils of war in the large camp barracks and bring them to the fortress of Panjalu. Assisted by Weleng and Gubarja, two of his loyal aides, Demung Gumbreg quickly carried out the task given by Panji Tejo Laksono.

While Tumenggung Lamuri and Demung Krida from Lasem were given the responsibility to collect the bodies of the slain Panjalu soldiers and bury them. While the Jenggala soldiers were killed, they collected one and burned it so as not to become a nest of disease.

Another case with Tumenggung Landung and Tumenggung Ludaka. Two officers who had been the head of the Lowo Bengi Army were tasked to interrogate the officers of Jenggala soldiers to ensure that no other Jenggala troops were ordered to storm into Panjalu. Assisted by his Lowo Bengi Army, they questioned the officers of the Jenggala soldiers.

In one corner of the Panjalu fortress, in a room adjacent to the holding room, Tumenggung Ludaka sat on a wooden chair. Beside him was Tumenggung Landung and several members of Lowo Bengi Army who stood guard.

In front of him Tumenggung Dananjaya was kneeling with his hands tied behind his back. The face of the high officer of the Jenggala soldier looked bruised with broken lips.

"Now tell me the truth. If you dare to lie, we will not hesitate to torture you until you choose to die rather than feel the torture we give.

The leader of the fleeing Jenggala warriors, what was his name? And what is his position in the government of Kahuripan?", asked Tumenggung Ludaka while staring intently at Tumenggung Dananjaya. But the high-ranking officer of the Jenggala warrior was still silent a thousand languages.

Tumenggung Landung immediately turned to one of the Lowo Bengi Army members who were there. Understanding what was desired by Tumenggung Landung, the Lowo Bengi Army member who was thick in body immediately stepped forward and slapped the left cheek of the officer Jenggala.

Pllaaaakkkkk!!!

"Hurry to answer Gusti Tumenggung Ludaka's question!", the Lowo Bengi member snapped immediately.

Fresh blood melted out from the corner of Dananjaya Tumenggung's broken lips. But the officer Jenggala still did not want to talk.

"Bad!!

You're a wayward, aren't you? Well, I'll see how far you can go to survive. Guys, beat him up!!", shouted the member of Lowo Bengi Squad as he raised his fist to the face of Tumenggung Dananjaya.

The members of the Lowo Bengi Army who were at that place immediately rushed forward and beat the helplessly bound Tumenggung Dananjaya.

Plllaaaakkkkk plllaaaakkkk..

Bhhaaaggg.. Bhhuuuuuggg!!!

The sound of blows bursting in pain from the mouth of Tumenggung Dananjaya sounded from the place. After long enough to survive, finally Tumenggung Dananjaya could not stand the torture also by the members of Lowo Bengi Forces.

"Amven !! It...!!!

I'll talk. I'll talk... Please don't beat him again! Ampuunnn!!!"

Hearing that, Tumenggung Ludaka immediately clapped twice and the members of Lowo Bengi Squad who were beating Tumenggung Dananjaya immediately stopped their work.

Soon they dragged the body of Tumenggung Dananjaya and threw it in front of Tumenggung Ludaka. The body of this highly respected man in Kotaraja Kahuripan hit the ground of the detention room hard. His body was swollen and some parts of his head were bumped by the blows and kicks of members of Lowo Bengi Army.

"I'll talk. Please don't hit me again. I'll talk, I'll speak the truth" said Tumenggung Dananjaya who looked very frightened.

"Well so new right..

If you speak from earlier, you don't have to accept torture from them. Now answer my question. Quick!", Tumenggung Ludaka again stared intently at Tumenggung Dananjaya.

"In-he was Pa-prince Ganeshabrata. Son of Prabu Samarotsaha from Blambangan. He is the husband of Dewi Rukmini", said Tumenggung Dananjaya fast.

"Goddess Rukmini who deformed her next eye? How could a handsome prince like him want to marry a disabled woman like Dewi Rukmini?", said Tumenggung Landung feeling something was wrong with Prince Ganeshabrata.

"If that's what I don't know. He is the son-in-law of Prabu Samarotsaha from Blambangan.

It's just that.", Tumenggung Dananjaya stopped his talk.

"What is it?

Quickly continue. Do not half-measure if you talk", Threatened Tumenggung Ludaka immediately.

"L-yes yes, I keep going..

It's just that there are rumors circulating among the people of Jenggala that Prince Ganeshabrata willing to marry Dewi Rukmini who is disabled because he wants to strengthen his position to control Jenggala. In addition, there was also wind news that said that he was involved in the Blood Crescent Group", said Tumenggung Dananjaya immediately made Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung surprised instead of playing. The two looked at each other for a moment as if talking to each other.

"Is it not just a slander thrown by people who do not like the presence of Prince Ganeshabrata or you already have evidence about it" said Tumenggung Ludaka later.

But he had not spoken much, a firearm had taken his life. But before he died, he had told me that Prince Ganeshabrata was one of the leaders of the Blood Crescent Group.

But since the court order did not allow us to inspect the immediate family of the palace without the king's permission, we did not proceed with this matter and only kept it as a public secret as we know it", urai Tumenggung Dananjaya at length.

Hearing that, the minds of Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung were only one, immediately reporting these findings to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Alright, for the moment we believe your word..

Soldier, take this man and put him in custody. Remember to keep this place tight" said Tumenggung Ludaka immediately. He immediately got up from his seat.

Two members of Lowo Bengi troops immediately respect Tumenggung Ludaka and hold Tumenggung Dananjaya back to his detention room. While Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung immediately rushed towards the resting place of Panji Tejo Laksono and his two women.

"That is Dhimas Jayagiri..

No need to be sad continuously. I understand what you're feeling right now but it won't bring Lan Er back to life", Panji Tejo Laksono patted the shoulder of Mapanji Jayagiri who was still sitting with tears beside the body of Wanyan Lan which was stretched stiff in the main room of this defense fortress. Luh Jingga and Dyah Kirana were also present at the place. The eyes of both of them were swollen because they were crying over the departure of Wanyan Lan for good.

"I-I can't protect my loved ones, Kangmas Tejo Laksono hiks..

I am weak, I am not useful at all", said Mapanji Jayagiri in despair. He really felt guilty towards Wanyan Lan.

"You are not weak, Dhimas Jayagiri..

Your opponent is indeed not an arbitrary swordsman. The death of Lan Er is a fate line that has been written by the Gods in Kahyangan Suralaya. But this can also be a whip of passion for you to further improve your martial skills so that later you can protect all those you care about", comfort Panji Tejo Laksono. Mapanji Jayagiri fell silent to this remark from his older brother.

"You may be saddened by the passing of my sister, Wanyan Lan..

But you also have to remember that you're not the only one who lost him. Me and Meng Er were also Luh Jingga and Uncle Ludaka who was kind to her also felt very lost.

Later, you will have to learn more to avenge Wanyan Lan's death on that bastard", Panji Tejo Laksono said.

"I understand Kangmas Tejo Laksono..

Now let me be alone with Wanyan Lan for the last time before we bury his body Kangmas" Mapanji Jayagiri said.

Panji Tejo Laksono nodded in understanding and immediately took the hands of Dyah Kirana and Luh Jingga to make time for Mapanji Jayagiri himself. The three of them immediately stepped out of the place.

Not even 10 steps they left the main room of this defense fortress, Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung who had just come from the detention room hurriedly approached the three of them. The two high-ranking Panjalu soldiers were soon worshipped at Panji Tejo Laksono.

"What results did the two of Uncle get from the holding room?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"We'd better not talk here, Gusti Prince Duke. This is important news", said Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

Mmmmmm...

"All right then.. Let's talk in my resting place" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately. The five of them immediately walked towards one of the buildings near the small pamujan hangar that became the residence of Panji Tejo Laksono while in this place.

The five of them immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the Panji Tejo Laksono retreat hall.

"Now tell me, Uncle both..

What important things do you know from the confessions of the officers of Jenggala?", said Panji Tejo Laksono while staring at the faces of Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Landung alternately.

Tumenggung Landung immediately told all the things he heard from Tumenggung Dananjaya. Occasionally Tumenggung Ludaka chimed in with a few words to clarify the understanding of the story Tumenggung Landung.

Panji Tejo Laksono's face was immediately reddish upon hearing Tumenggung Landung's remark regarding that most likely Prince Ganeshabrata was one of the leaders of the Blood Crescent Group. The flames of vengeance in his chest that had faded over time over the events in the Menjing Gorge back on fire.

"So that rancid bastard who had killed Lan Er was most likely one of the leaders of the Blood Crescent Group?", Panji Tejo Laksono asked immediately.

"True Gusti Prince..

It is likely that he is the main leader of the Blood Crescent Group", added Tumenggung Ludaka while paying respect to the young prince.

Hearing that remark, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately snorted loudly. He really did not expect that his opponent was the leader of the people who attempted to harm the Seloageng Duchy Palace the other day.

"I mean Uncle, you know,

Dia adalah Malaikat Bertopeng Emas?"