The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Demung Gumbreg

"Why is Mount Mahameru???!!

You have a connection with the sages there, Kisanak?", Mpu Purwa as if in disbelief at the answer of Panji Tejo Laksono. As he remembered it was a place where the brahmins demanded religious knowledge and the Panji Tejo Laksono did not look like them at all.

Aware that Mpu Purwa doubted him, Panji Tejo Laksono directly pointed towards Dyah Kirana who was still lying on a wooden cot.

"It's not me who has any connection with the Mahameru Mountain Hermit, but him".

Mmmmmm...

"That girl? Indeed, what is he related to the Hermitage Mount Mahameru?", back Mpu Purwa raised questions as if curious about their true purpose.

"She is the Princess of Resi Ranukumbolo, the current leader of Mount Mahameru Hermitage.

Is that enough of an excuse for us to visit the place, Mpu Purwa?", Panji Tejo Laksono replied, instantly making the sound of Mpu Purwa choked in the throat.

'As I recall, Resi Ranukumbolo has no children, so since when did she have a daughter this big? Lest he was...

Ah never mind, this is none of my business', Inner Mpu Purwa. Soon he diverted their chat materials and they chatted warmly until nightfall.

Near the end of the rainy season, rain begins to fall rarely. This resulted in the air becoming cold as there were no clouds moving in the sky. Gemintang stars also crowded adorn the night sky as if to become lamps in dark space.

In one of the hideout headquarters of the Blood Crescent Group, in the Northeast region of the Duchy of Pasuruhan.

Princess Uttejana started to move her fingers and slowly her eyes began to open. The intense dizziness felt so agonizing on his head. But the beautiful woman tried to get up from her bed while holding her head that felt very heavy.

"Where am I now..???".

A blood-red veiled woman who was seen standing guard not far from the bed immediately approached Princess Uttejana.

"The second leader is dead? Sang Hyang Batara Agung is indeed very loving" said the woman immediately.

"Tell me, where am I now?", Princess Uttejana spread her gaze around the place. He knew this place.

"We're at the North Pasuruhan hideout, Second Leader.

The Mysterious Ghost Elders who brought the Second Leader here", the blood red-clad young lady immediately saluted after speaking.

Mmmmmm..

"Then, where is she now?", asked Princess Uttejana while massaging her pain-throbbing temple.

"The gilders are in the meeting room, the second leader. The Blood Priestess was there too.

Well without wearing a mask, the face of the second leader turned out to be very beautiful", praise the woman in red. But this was the biggest mistake he ever made.

Princess Uttejana was surprised not to play to hear the young woman's words. Hurriedly she felt her face and it turned out that her face was not wearing a silver mask. He immediately looked towards the servant. A cold kill felt coming out from within the body of Princess Uttejana.

"Tell me, who is the one who dares to take off my face mask ha?", cried out loudly Princess Uttejana immediately made the blood-red hooded servant scared to death.

"Bu-not me who let go, Second Leader.

I-it's the elder of Mysterious Ghosts who did it. I don't know anything. Dare to swear in the name of Hyang Batara Agung", said the waiter as he retreated step by step to the back.

"Who else has seen my face? Answer?!!", Princess Uttejana glared sharply at the servant.

"It's just me, second leader. Since I was the only one who was ordered to guard the second leader as long as he was still unconscious" this blood-red servant looked down in fear.

Huuhhhhh..

"If anyone knows who I am other than you and the Mysterious Ghost, then I will make sure that it is the last day for you to see this world. You understand?!", the threat was slow but it was able to make the servant immediately kneel before Princess Uttejana.

"understand understand.. My mouth will be locked tightly to this matter", the servant bowed back and forth respectfully to Princess Uttejana.

After confirming that her identity as the royal princess of Kahuripan was secured, Princess Uttejana immediately grabbed the silver mask lying on a small table near her bed. Immediately she put on her and stepped out from inside the bedroom room towards the meeting room where the Blood Crescent Group hid.

Arriving there, Mpu Jiwan was sitting together with Badragenta and a burly middle-aged man who wore brahmana-style clothes but with blood red. Her hair curled sideways with flirtatious seeds appeared to be coiled adorning her. The beard is long, almost touching the heart. In his right hand there are flirtatious seed bags that are always turned one by one like praying. While beside him, a yellowish iron stick as high as a spear with the tip there are hollow circles decorated with several large rings. He was Resi Mahasura, one of the elders of the Blood Crescent Group who was renowned as the Blood Priestess.

Dahulu, pernah ada seorang pendekar muda haus darah yang membantai seluruh penghuni Istana Pakuwon Tumapel untuk membalas dendam kematian ayah ibunya yang terbunuh oleh para prajurit Tumapel. Pemuda ini adalah Mahasura muda yang kondang dengan Ajian Rengkah Gunung nya yang sanggup membunuh semua lawan tanpa terkecuali. Mahasura muda pun menebar teror ke seluruh Jenggala kala itu. Dia yang bertekad untuk menghancurkan seluruh Jenggala akhirnya di taklukkan oleh Si Dewa Tangan Besi, pimpinan Kelompok Bulan Sabit Darah yang menguasai Ajian Pancasona yang membuat sang pimpinan Kelompok Bulan Sabit Darah ini selalu kembali hidup meski berkali-kali menerima hantaman Ajian Rengkah Gunung nya.

After that, the young Mahasura was secluded in Mount Kumitir to deepen his religious knowledge after constantly being haunted by feelings of guilt for his past sins. However, due to the agreement with the Iron Hand God who defeated him, Mpu Mahasura will always be present when the Blood Crescent Group needs help.

After Ki Samparjagad's defeat against Panji Tejo Laksono, Golden Masked Angel the new leader of the Blood Crescent Group summoned Mpu Mahasura to defeat the most troublesome opponent of the Blood Crescent Group. Just a week into his hideout, the Nini Raga of Satan had been killed and this was increasingly a sign of great danger to this group. After all, the existence of elders is one of the main pillars of the strength of this group to continue the ideals of the Iron Hand God who wants to re-establish Kahuripan on Jawadwipa Earth.

"The way you've come to your senses, Silver Masked Angel.

"I'm just off guard, Elders..

If from the beginning I was vigilant of course the incident would not be like this", Princess Uttejana defended herself.

"Of Swasyastu..

We don't have to fuss over that little thing and blame each other. Now all we need to think about is what means we can use to continue the great plan of the Iron Hand God. Not arguing about the past fight", said Mpu Mahasura aka The Blood Priest mediates the debate between them.

"Can't, Msu Mahasura..

That envoy from Daha has already embarrassed me enough. I have to reply until I feel satisfied", said Mpu Jiwan immediately.

"I agree with your opinion, Mysterious Ghost.

That narrow-eyed woman must die at my hands. Otherwise, my whole life will be tormented by the shadow of a fight I did not win" said Princess Uttejana.

"The revenge will only destroy anyone who keeps it. Reflect on me so that you do not need to hold a feeling of resentment in your heart ", said sage Mpu Mahasura.

"Shut your mouth..!!

Your duty is only to obey the orders of the head of the Blood Crescent Group, Mpu Mahasura. Don't talk about the meaning of life.

Mpu Jiwan, call our best password. Spread them out and find out the whereabouts of that messenger from Daha right now!".

Mpu Jiwan who was still curious about Panji Tejo Laksono immediately nodded in understanding. Immediately he clapped his hands twice and 10 people dressed with blood red hoods that almost covered his entire face appeared behind him. They were known as the 10 Blood Shadow Ghosts, the leaders of the group's cipher. After Mpu Jiwan lowered the command, these ten blood red hooded people immediately darted quickly away from the place.

Time goes on fast. Afternoon was soon replaced by dusk and night was soon present after dusk disappeared from the western sky horizon.

By morning, a small drizzle mixed with cold wind down to wet the earth. Making the roosters that are used for timekeeping seems useless because everyone chooses not to leave their homes.

Far from the hustle and bustle of Kotaraja Kahuripan, precisely in the region of the Kingdom of Panjalu, Demung Gumbreg was busy talking with Kenanga aka G awaywa. Since yesterday, Gumbreg did not return to his home and chose to stay at the small castle where Gudangwa lived. By reason of duty from Kanjeng Prabu Jayengrana, Gumbreg accidentally did not go home to Juminten.

Demung Gumbreg has often done this and Juminten is already suspicious of her husband's behavior is out of the ordinary. By paying a man to be his spy, Juminten knows that Demung Gumbreg has another woman who is much younger and prettier than him.

That morning, Juminten boarded a special carriage belonging to the nobility which became a mandatory vehicle owned by all state officials, coming to the small castle. Without waiting any longer, the demung's wife immediately rushed towards the direction of the castle gate. The two soldiers on duty stopped their steps.

"Sorry Nyi..

Everyone is not allowed to enter this place without the permission of Gusti Tumenggung Ludaka", said the soldier firmly.

"Shut your mouths!!

Don't you guys know who I am? Quickly open the gate.", Juminten who was angry was rebuking loudly them.

"Sorry Nyi..

We know that Nyi Juminten is the wife of Gusti Demung Gumbreg. But we're just running orders. Please Nyi Juminten does not make it difficult for us", said the soldier.

"Don't think I didn't know that my husband was in this castle. Don't try to help the dappled nose if you don't want to be in trouble.

Quickly open the door!!", cried Juminten loudly.

"Hey fucking Gumbreg!!

Don't just hide behind your girl's jarit. I know you're inside. Open the door soon!! Otherwise, I'll be screaming let everyone hear you save women ******!!!"

Juminten continued to shout loudly in front of the gate of the small castle. Fortunately the place was far enough from the hustle of the city until his loud screams only attracted the attention of a few passers-by.

Meanwhile inside the small manor, Demung Gumbreg shivered in half-dead fear. He knew that if Juminten was angry, he must have been beaten by the woman.

"You why Kakang Demung? Why such fear?", asked Gudangwa aka Kenanga who had just picked up a pot of water for this fattened officer.

Not yet Gumbreg replied, a loud scream from Juminten was heard again.

"Who is Kakang Demung? Why keep making a fuss in front of my house?

Really don't know manners. I will teach him a lesson!", Gawawa who was furious at being disturbed by Juminten's actions, immediately stepped out towards the gate of his small castle.

Gumbreg immediately turned deathly pale while patting his eel.

"Dead me..!!"