The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Princess Uttejana

Dozens of Adikara temples immediately revoked their respective weapons and immediately surrounded Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends. Rara Wandansari and the young man who escorted her who was none other than her cousin named Bahuwirya immediately hid in the middle of the control of Panji Tejo Laksono, Ki Jatmika, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng.

Without waiting any longer, they immediately charged forward towards Panji Tejo Laksono and the comrades. A fierce fight soon occurred on the edge of Kali Porong.

Whhhuuth..

Dhhaaaassshhh..

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!

An Adikara temple fell back to the ground after a hard kick Dyah Kirana hit his head. Likewise with Adikara temple that challenges Ki Jatmika. The thick-bodied man had to admit the superiority of the middle-aged man after Ki Jatmika's hard punch slammed into his chest.

In just a matter of a few eye jams, all Adikara's men were already scattered in the field. Some fainted hit by Ki Jatmika, some broke a hand bone after being hit by Song Zhao Meng, there was a loss of his teeth after a hard kick of the right leg Panji Tejo Laksono flapped his face and some were curled up in pain on his stomach after Dyah Kirana elbow his heart.

Seeing his men lying helplessly facing Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends, Adikara immediately kicked his steeds away from the place. He was afraid to see the ferocity of the people who protected Rara Wandansari and Bahuwirya.

"Rancid bastard!!

Just wait for my vengeance!!", cried Sister while pounding her horse as hard as possible so that the mount ran as fast as it could.

Ki Jatmika who was about to move after Adikara immediately canceled his intention after hearing the words of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"There's no need to bother to chase after her, Ki.. That person will not dare to interfere again in the near future".

"Truly your words, Swordsman..

The younger brother is a coward who only dares to mess around. If there are no members of his, he will not dare to be a powerhouse like that", said Bahuwirya immediately. Hearing that remark, Ki Jatmika nodded in understanding.

Rara Wandansari immediately approached Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm grateful for your help, Swordsman. I don't know with what I have to repay your kindness that has helped me and Bahuwirya" said Rara Wandansari politely. This beautiful girl seemed to be interested in Panji Tejo Laksono. And Dyah Kirana of course does not like this.

"It is better with a plate of rice and some delicious side dishes, Gusti Putri. Honestly, our lunch became a mess after your arrival", said Dyah Kirana while pointing towards their dry food that was messy mixed with soil.

"Oh if the problem is so easy, Nisanak..

Let's go to Pakuwon Carat Palace. There are so many good foods that can satisfy your appetite", Rara Wandansari asked while smiling knots.

Panji Tejo Laksono nodded in agreement and they immediately rushed to leave the place towards the boat crossing not far from the place.

While Panji Tejo Laksono and his comrades headed to Pakuwon Carat Palace, Adikara who managed to escape the fierce fight on the banks of Kali Porong continued to drive his horse towards the west. In a simple wooden house not far from the Kali Porong bull, Adikara stopped the pace of his horse legs. Without tying the horse harness to the deck in the yard, Adikara immediately entered the small house after jumping down from the saddle of his beloved horse.

"Bondot... Bondola...

Whereareyou?? Ndol Bondol.", cried Adikara as loud as possible until his voice sounded around the house. A stocky man with a short beard and mustache rarely emerged from behind the curtain that became the boundary between the living room and the back of the wooden house.

"Gusti Prince Adikara..

Why are you screaming at my house? Do you want to find out because of me?", the thick-bodied man replied a little loudly. He slightly disliked the attitude of Adikara who he thought was impolite.

"Not much manners, Ndol.. You should help me immediately. Only you can do it", Adikara's tone of voice slightly lowered.

"What's the matter, Gusti Prince Adikara? Tumben once you're not acting so haughty as usual".

"Ah you don't seem to know me, Ndol..

Look, my future wife ran away and I was almost able to catch her again but there's a pretentious guy who helped her escape again. I ask for help Ndol, help me to reclaim my future wife" Adikara said immediately.

Mmmmmm..

"You usually have a lot of people. Where have they been?", Bondol was a little surprised to hear Adikara's talk.

"The rider dropped them quickly. His science is very high Ndol. You're my only hope for retaking Rara Wandansari ", hiba Adikara soon.

'If he alone is able to defeat Adikara's men easily, I am certainly not his opponent. Seems like you have to ask for help from the teacher', Inner Bondol.

"We should ask for help from my teacher, Mpu Samparangin at Pagar Bumi College. Come on before it's too late", Bondol immediately steps out from inside his house followed by Adikara.

The two of them then kicked their respective horse mounts westward in the upstream of Kali Porong where the Pagar Bumi College is located. The streets are muddled after the rest of the rain that flushed last night did not dampen the spirit of Adikara and Bondol to immediately arrive at Pagar Bumi College.

Once at the intended place, Bondol and Adikara immediately met Mpu Samparangin who was watching the training of his students.

"What are you doing here, Ndol? Is there anyone bothering you again?", asked Mpu Samparangin immediately. This burly middle-aged man with a thick mustache and glowing eyebrows stared intently at his disciple.

Bondol immediately whispered in Mpu Samparangin's ear about Adikara. Hearing that Adikara was the son of Duke Hujung Galuh who was famous for being rich, Mpu Samparangin immediately smiled meaningfully.

"What would you give me if I helped you get back your future wife, Prince Adikara?", Mpu Samparangin immediately looked towards Adikara.

"Saya akan memberikan sebidang tanah dan 200 kepeng emas jika Mpu Samparangin bisa mengalahkan pendekar itu dan merebut kembali calon istri saya", ucap Adikara sambil tersenyum tipis.

"Hehehehe..

That's pretty promising. Now take me to your future wife's place, Prince Adikara. Do not forget to prepare the gift you promised" said Mpu Samparangin immediately.

After asking his main students to continue to supervise the training of the students of Pagar Bumi College, Mpu Samparangin together with Adikara, Bondol and some students of choice of Perguruan Bumi immediately moved towards the Palace of Pakuwon Carat which was confirmed by Adikara that Rara Wandansari returned there.

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"We have arrived, Pendekar Tejo.", said Rara Wandansari as she jumped down from her horse in front of the gate of Pakuwon Carat palace.

Panji Tejo Laksono, Ki Jatmika, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng immediately jumped down from their horses as well as Bahuwirya.

Apparently the arrival of Rara Wandansari and Bahuwirya and Panji Tejo Laksono and friends in the pisowanan pendopo Pakuwon Carat along with the arrival of messengers from Kotaraja Kahuripan Palace. It appears that a beautiful woman dressed in luxurious clothes like a high-class noble was talking to Akuwu Carat, Mpu Lodhang who is also the father of Rara Wandansari. The two immediately turned their heads towards the entourage led by Rara Wandansari.

The beautiful eyes of the beautiful woman were immediately fixed on the figure of Panji Tejo Laksono who stood behind Rara Wandansari.

"Wandansari, where's your manners? Hurry and greet Gusti Putri Uttejana.", cried Mpu Lodhang the Akuwu Carat to Rara Wandansari.

"Worship of the servant, Gusti Putri", said Rara Wandansari immediately. Bahuwirya, Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends also respect this beautiful woman in dark green clothes.

"Ah no need to bother with such manners, Princess Wandansari. We're the same age so we can be best friends.

What do you think?", Princess Uttejana smiled widely after speaking.

"Wandansari, it's a great honor for us. Hurry up thank you to Gusti Putri Uttejana.", said Akuwu Mpu Lodhang immediately.

"Thank you for your generosity, Gusti Putri Uttejana" said Rara Wandansari who sounded just like a parrot.

'Hmmmmmmm...

This woman is not what she looks like on the outside. Something's not right with her. I must be careful', Inner Panji Tejo Laksono who felt a dense killing intent seeping out of Princess Uttejana's body. Although the beautiful woman in dark green clothes tried hard to hide it but it was still able to be felt by Panji Tejo Laksono who in his body there was Keris Nagasasra.

"Kanjeng Father Akuwu.. Gusti Putri Uttejana's..

Please withdraw first. I was tired after a long trip. Please continue the conversation. Excuse me", said Rara Wandansari politely. After paying tribute to Akuwu Mpu Lodhang and Princess Uttejana, Rara Wandansari and Bahuwirya as well as Panji Tejo Laksono and friends immediately left the place heading towards the guest hall of honor which is on the left pisowanan Pendopo Pakuwon Carat.

Shortly before leaving the pisowanan pendopo, Panji Tejo Laksono had a glance at Princess Uttejana who was also staring at him. There was a strange glint in the eyes of both of them.

It all did not escape the eyes of Mpu Lodhang the Akuwu Carat.

"Gusti Princess Uttejana..

Is there something that is holding His Majesty's mind at this time?", Mpu Lodhang's words immediately made Princess Uttejana aware. After controlling herself for a while, the beautiful woman immediately smiled widely while looking at the old face of Mpu Lodhang.

"Hehehehe, that young man's face seems like I've seen but where I forgot Ki Kuwu..

Who is she?", asked Princess Uttejana immediately.

"Hamba also recently met with his, Gusti Putri. Maybe she was the one Wandansari met on the trip and my daughter brought her here. Later I will ask him this question", replied Mpu Lodhang while respecting Princess Uttejana.

Hearing that answer, the beautiful woman was silent for a while. After that he again continued his talks with Akuwu Carat about the plan of delivering the annual tribute from Pakuwon to Kotaraja Kahuripan which is directly adjacent to the place.

While the two were still busy talking, from the direction of the gate of Pakuwon Carat palace, Adikara came along with Mpu Samparangin, Bondol and several students of choice of Pagar Bumi College.

"Wandansari, where are you? Get out!"

The loud screams from Adikara shocked all the inhabitants of Pakuwon Carat palace. Princess Uttejana and Mpu Lodhang the Akuwu Carat immediately got up from his seat and saw Adikara and his followers walking into the Pakuwon Carat Palace.

How surprised Adikara when he saw Princess Uttejana, daughter of Emperor Samarotsaha of Jenggala, standing next to Akuwu Mpu Lodhang while looking intently at Adikara and his followers.

"So this is how the people of the Duchy of End Galuh met at the place of the person, Prince Adikara?", Princess Uttejana glared at the thick-bodied man.

"Ah uh there Gusti Putri Uttejana..

Forgive the attitude of Gusti Putri's servant. Honestly this happened because the servant was angry with the attitude of Princess Wandansari who had told her guards to hurt the servant guards. The purpose of the servant is here to hold her accountable, Gusti Putri", said Adikara who was smart to sparkle his tongue.

"Lied!! It was all a lie!!", said Rara Wandansari who appeared from inside the Princess of Pakuwon Carat Palace. From the direction of the other door, Panji Tejo Laksono, Ki Jatmika, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng also appeared.

"Don't listen to him, Gusti Putri. Servant had expected that he would dodge", Adikara saluted Princess Uttejana while glancing towards Rara Wandansari. A sly grin was etched on his lips.

Hearing that remark, Princess Uttejana immediately turned her head towards Rara Wandansari.

"Now tell me what's really going on, Wandansari. Tell me the truth, there's nothing you can hide.

And you little sister, keep your mouth shut until I let you talk".

Rara Wandansari immediately told about her story with Bahuwirya who was chased by Adikara since he came out of the big market Kotaraja Kahuripan to be made a second wife. Not to forget he also told about the help of Panji Tejo Laksono and his friends until they reached this palace.

Upon hearing the story, Princess Uttijana frowned. She knew that Rara Wandansari's story was not a lie but if she had a problem with the people of the Duchy of End Galuh, this would of course hinder her steps to become a queen in Jenggala.

Suddenly a sneaky thought flashed through the mind of Princess Uttejana.

"I can't decide who's at fault in this matter. But I can find a way to make everyone feel like they have justice.

We decide everything by fighting. What do you think?", the words of Princess Uttejana immediately made Adikara smile widely. He felt his victory was in sight.

"Of course I don't mind, Gusti Putri. But I want to choose Rara Wandansari's personal bodyguard to face the servant's personal bodyguard" Adikara said immediately.

"What do you think, Rara Wandansari?", Princess Uttejana looked towards Rara Wandansari. Despite hesitating to answer, Rara Wandansari nodded her head in agreement.

"I want that person to go against my personal bodyguard", Adikara pointed towards Panji Tejo Laksono while Mpu Samparangin stepped forward beside her.

Rara Wandansari turned to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Pendekar Tejo's..

Are you ready to fight the Adikara?", asked Rara Wandansari expectantly.

Stepping forward, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately said,

"Who's afraid??"