The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Princess Akuwu

"W-what do you mean to say that Lu?

Don't tell me you want to report to Dhek Jum about this. I can be killed by him" Demung Gumbreg said immediately.

"Hehehe...

It can all be set as long as you want to massage my back. My body aches after the war yesterday. If you refuse I will report to Juminten that you have had fun with prostitutes", reply Ludaka Tumenggung who wants to prank his friend.

"Hah shucks you Lu..

You could use that to threaten me. What kind of friend are you?", grumbled Demung Gumbreg.

"You don't? If not, it's okay. But ready to be ready, 'it' you lost in the same cut Juminten hehehehe.", Tumenggung Ludaka smiled triumphantly.

While grumbling continuously, Demung Gumbreg was finally willing to massage the back of Tumenggung Ludaka. While receiving a finger massage Demung Gumbreg fingers as big as barlin bananas, Ludaka's clenched his forehead at the sign that he was thinking hard.

'The prostitute was an important eyewitness to the betrayal of Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa. He needs to be taken care of whatever happens. But how is it?'

"Mbreg, can the woman be in boyong to Kotaraja Daha?", a sudden question from Ludaka's Tumenggung immediately made Demung Gumbreg stop his massage.

"You mean Lu? You want to keep her?

Fuck, what kind of friend are you to take the woman I want?", Demung Gumbreg sounded angry.

"Hi kebo bunting, open your ears wide huh..

I'm not interested in that woman much less want to keep her as a mistress or or make her a concubine. Look stupid, the woman was an important eyewitness in Mapanji Jayawarsa's betrayal of Panjalu. Mumpung Bojonegoro Duchy has not realized that he is valuable, we should quickly bring him to Kotaraja Kadiri to protect his life so that when needed later, we should quickly bring him to Kotaraja Kadiri to protect his life, he can help Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono to sit on the throne of Yuwaraja Panjalu.

Understand you now?", snapped Tumenggung Ludaka as he glared at Demung Gumbreg.

"Then I agree with you, Lu..

But what's our reason for giving her a place? If until we put soldiers to guard it, it will definitely attract the attention of many people", said Demung Gumbreg immediately.

"Tumben your brain is diluted Mbreg. I just didn't think about this..

Mmmmmm...

Look, it's just me and you who know. We build a small castle on my land near the boundary of Kotaraja Daha. I'll tell my wife about this. Appoint the woman as your concubine to avoid people's suspicion. With the degree as a concubine Demung, there will be no more people who mess with her. We give her a new name and a new look. When we need it later, we just unload everything.

What do you think?", look at Tumenggung Ludaka's eyes waiting for an answer from Gumbreg.

"But what about Dhek Jum, Lu?

If he finds out I have a concubine, huh can-can bonyok me in gebuki him", said Gumbreg immediately.

"You set it not to be caught. If it gets caught, I'll help you talk to him", reply Tumenggung Ludaka who again grabbed his grilled corn and ate the food while in the Gumbreg Incandescence.

"Hehehehe was my new friend" said Demung Gumbreg while continuing his massage on the back Tumenggung Ludaka.

The night quickly passed. Although heavy rain had flushed around the region but subsided in the morning. The rooster crowed out loud as if welcoming the arrival of the morning sun who timidly looked at the whole earth with the warmth of its rays. Although thick cloudy still loyally entwined in the sky, but did not hinder the intention of the Panjalu soldiers to dismantle the tent that became their place to spend the night.

After finishing his life, the Panjalu troops began to continue their journey. One by one the group began to cross the Kapulungan River by using a large boat. Not minding the ripples of the river water murky brownish, the big boat continued to take across the Panjalu soldiers who want to continue the journey back to Kotaraja Daha.

Now in the supply team led by Demung Gumbreg, there was a beautiful woman sitting in a horse-drawn carriage.

He is Gudangwa, Kenanga's real name which is now in boyong Demung Gumbreg to Kotaraja Daha. Earlier this morning, Demung Gumbreg redeemed Goal to Ki Sumo, the owner of the brothel on the banks of the Kapulungan River.

Initially Ki Sumo was reluctant to give up Goalwa which was the prima donna of the striped man's entertainment but Gawangwa aka Kenanga also wanted to stop working at that place because it was tired of wallowing in the mud of sin. He wanted to change his fate by joining Demung Gumbreg to Kotaraja until Ki Sumo had no reason to block the beautiful woman's intentions. After all Demung Gumbreg and Tumenggung Ludaka used their power to force Ki Sumo until the old man did not dwell anymore.

Gudwa, who was sitting behind the coachman of the horse-drawn carriage, revealed the black curtain that became the barrier between him and the chariot driver. He looked towards Demung Gumbreg who was riding in front of the carriage he was riding while smiling meaningfully.

Throughout the journey Demung Gumbreg seemed to smile like he was happy. This did not escape the attention of Weleng and Gubarja the subordinates.

"It looks like Gusti Demung is happy, Gu..

From that smile alone", said Weleng who rode not far from Demung Gumbreg.

"It must have something to do with the beautiful woman in the carriage, Leng. It seems like they have an unusual relationship" Gubarja said as he glanced at the horse carriage.

"Sstttt..

Keep your voice down. If it is heard by him, we may get angry. It's none of our business", said Weleng slightly whispered until Gubarja quickly closed his mouth.

The group continued to move from the region across Pakuwon Tamwelang City to head south. All residents who live along the highway leading to Kadiri stand neatly lined up on the side of the road to pay their respects to the soldiers of Panjalu who are now war heroes. They continued to complain about the name of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Looks like you a lot, Kangmas Tejo Laksono..

I heard from earlier they continue to say your name" said Panji Manggala Seta who rode beside the right of the ruler of the Duchy of Seloageng.

"You are not wrong, Dhimas Manggala Seta..

Our brother this one is so loved by all levels of Panjalu society. I think only he deserves to be the successor to the throne of Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana", said Mapanji Jayagiri who began to want to speak after almost a few days of closure.

"Huh that riotous prick..

Don't ever mention his name in front of me again Kangmas Tejo Laksono. If he is not our brother, the other day I slashed his neck with my sword" said Mapanji Jayagiri while grumbling.

"Hehehehe should not be, Dhimas Jayagiri..

He is the son of Kanjeng Romo Prabu as well. We must not ignore it because me, you and Dhimas Jayawarsa have the same opportunity to become the next king of Panjalu in front of the Saptaprabu Council", Panji Tejo Laksono said with a faint smile.

Mapanji Jayagiri did not answer his brother's words, he only snorted coldly while Panji Manggala Seta just shook his head to see it all.

After passing through Pakuwon Tamwelang, they began to enter the Pakuwon Watugaluh region which is the northernmost region of Kayuwarajan Kadiri.

The current ruler of Pakuwon Watugaluh, Akuwu Setyaka was a close friend of Prabu Jayengrana when he was young, as well as the wife of Dewi Tunjung Biru who co-ruled Pakuwon Watugaluh with him. From their marriage were born 3 children namely Dewi Setyawati, Raden Setyadharma and Dewi Setyaningrum. All three are beautiful daughters' sons.

As one of the Kotaraja Kadiri buffer areas, Pakuwon Watugaluh enjoyed more prosperity compared to other pakawon regions such as Tamwelang and Canting which entered the territory of the Duchy of Matahun.

As soon as the Panjalu troops entered the area of Pakuwon Watugaluh City, the, Akuwu Setyaka stood in the middle of the highway along with the courtiers of Pakiwon and the soldiers of Pakuwon Watugalu to force the Panjalu soldiers to stop their movement. Akuwu Setyaka immediately crouched down and worshiped towards Panji Tejo Laksono who was in the middle of the Panjalu army.

"Our devotion Gusti Pangeran Adipati Panji Tejo Laksono" said Akuwu Setyaka loudly.

Panji Tejo Laksono who heard his name mentioned, immediately run his horse towards the front along with Panji Manggala Seta and Mapanji Jayagiri. While the Panjalu soldiers who were in front of him were immediately split into two parts, giving way to these young princes.

From the top of his horse, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately spoke.

"Worshipping you I accept. Now tell me what do you mean to block our journey?".

"Please forgive Gusti Prince Duke..

Setyaka's servant, Akuwu Watugaluh. Please Gusti Prince Duke and the officers to be willing to rest for a while in our place. This is our dharma of devotion to the Katang-katang Palace. Please Gusti Prince did not reject it", said Akuwu Setyaka without moving a bit from his place of worship.

Panji Tejo Laksono did not immediately answer the conversation but turned to Panji Manggala Seta and Mapanji Jayagiri. As soon as these two younger brothers nodded, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately looked towards Akuwu Watugaluh and his followers immediately.

"Alright, I'm willing to stop by your place. Now stand up and show the way to your place" said Panji Tejo Laksono who immediately made everyone in front of him smile happily.

"Thank you for Gusti Prince's generosity.

Mari silahkan ikuti kami", ujar Akuwu Setyaka sambil berdiri dari tempat nya. Dia segera melangkah menuju ke arah Istana Pakuwon Watugaluh bersama para punggawa istana dan prajurit. Para pangeran muda dari Kadiri itu juga para perwira tinggi prajurit Panjalu langsung mengekor di belakangnya sedangkan beberapa orang bekel prajurit Panjalu langsung mengatur para prajurit Panjalu untuk sementara beristirahat sejenak di seputar wilayah Kota Pakuwon Watugaluh.

Akuwu Setyaka brought Panji Tejo Laksono's entourage to Pakuwon Watugaluh pisowan hall. After they sat down at the place that had been prepared, Akuwu Setyaka immediately retreated from the place to look for the whereabouts of his wife Dewi Tunjung Biru.

"Yayi Goddess..

Kog deserted? Where are Setyawati and Setyaningrum?", asked Akuwu Setyaka as he spread his gaze around the seemingly deserted Princess.

"Haish you don't know about women, Kangmas..

Setyawati is always confused by how to dress up, while Setyaningrum is the longest if you have to do makeup", replied Dewi Tunjung Biru while wiping her forehead.

"Seek a little fast.. Do not let the sons of Prabu Jayengrana cinema wait long.

If they are lucky, we can make friends with Katang-katang Palace and this will increase our degree Yayi", said Akuwu Setyaka soon.

Not yet had Dewi Tunjung Biru talk again, Dewi Setyawati and Dewi Setyaningrum have come out of their respective room rooms. Both look beautiful. Goddess Setyawati accentuates the natural side of her beauty while Goddess Setyaningrum looks slightly thicker.

Without waiting any longer, Akuwu Setyaka immediately led the two of them to bring a tray containing various kinds of food that had been prepared beforehand.

The arrival of princess Akuwu Setyaka immediately provoked the attention of the men who were in that place except for Panji Tejo Laksono which was flanked by Luh Jingga and Dyah Kirana as well as Mapanji Jayagiri who was at all not looking at their pretty faces.

Only Panji Manggala Seta alone does not blink to see the beauty of Goddess Setyawati. The son of Prabu Jayengrana from Dewi Srimpi to move unconsciously following the movement of the body of Goddess Setyawati who deftly serves food in front of him.

Panji Tejo Laksono smiled faintly at the actions of his sister.

Eheemmmm!!

The hard Deheman of Panji Tejo Laksono instantly made the conscious Panji Manggala Seta. Panji Manggala Seta's handsome face immediately flushed and bowed shy like a thief who was caught stealing.

After the beautiful women finished serving food and retreated from the place, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately whispered to his sister.

"Dhimas, do you like Akuwu Setyaka's daughter?

Honestly, I will not be angry" Panji Tejo Laksono said softly.

"Hehehehe, Kangmas Tejo Laksono is indeed the smartest to understand me.. True Kangmas, I like the beautiful woman", replied Panji Manggala Seta slowly.

Panji Tejo Laksono smiled meaningfully before speaking softly,

"Then, you must have high martial skills if you want to be with him, Dhimas Manggala Seta..

He is a warrior".