The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Teak Diri Dyah Kirana 2

Everyone was shocked by the news they had just heard from Resi Ranukumbolo. Unexpectedly, Dyah Kirana's desire to give up longing even got a big surprise that had a big impact on her life. The beautiful face of the woman was instantly grim.

"Lantas, who is my real father Kanjeng Romo?", Dyah Kirana's tears immediately pooled in the eyes of the beautiful woman.

Mmmmmm..

There was a long sigh from Resi Ranukumbolo before he finally spoke.

"Actually I don't want to reveal this secret, but painful honesty is better than a lie, Kirana...

The story begins 2 decades ago.

At that time, Kanjeng Romo Maharesi Padmanaba had just returned from Pasuruhan with a beautiful baby girl wrapped in white silk cloth embroidered with gold. When I asked her where she got this beautiful baby from, she just replied that she got the mandate to take care of this baby from a woman named Nyi Pammi.

At that time Nyi Pammi was being chased by a group of people who were members of the Blood Crescent Group led by his leader named the Iron Hand God. Kanjeng Romo Maharesi Padmanaba managed to defeat the Iron Hand God and his men but still had time to hurt Nyi Paddy who chose to sacrifice his life to protect you.

Since I had no children with my wife Nyi Sri Tanjung, we agreed to take care of and raise you like our own biological daughter", said Resi Ranukumbolo while stroking his beard which began to be overgrown with gray hairs

"Is Nyi Pammi my real mother, Kanjeng Romo? Who is my father?", Dyah Kirana asked the question again.

Hearing that question, Resi Ranukumbolo smiled wryly.

"Sabar Kirana, don't be impetuous..

Romo hasn't finished his story. Look at the description that Romo is talking about, later you can study it yourself.

After a full moon here, Romo went down the mountain to find out who Nyi Pammi was and Romo met Mpu Purwa who was the husband of Nyi Paddy. From her, I finally know who your real parents are.

Your father is the Maharaja of Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes of Jenggala, and your mother is Gusti Empress of Dewi Citrawati. Your real name is Goddess Chandrakirana. I gave you the name Dyah Kirana to remove the trail of you being hunted by the new Jenggala ruler, Emperor Samarotsaha. He wanted to finish off all the descendants of Prabu Mapanji Garasakan so that he could calm down in Kahuripan!", like lightning struck in broad daylight, word for word that said from the mouth of Resi Ranukumbolo immediately made everyone surprised instead of playing. Not only was Dyah Kirana half-dead shocked to hear those words, but also Ki Jatmika and Panji Tejo Laksono who were flabbergasted when hearing the words from Resi Ranukumbolo.

"I also dare to testify that Resi Ranukumbolo's words are true, Nini Kirana. Mpu Purwa is a good friend of mine that we met the other day.

He once told me the same thing as Resi Ranukumbolo's story. So it can be said that you are really the daughter of Jenggala Maharaja Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes and his empress", Ki Jatmika's timpal confirmed the words of Resi Ranukumbolo.

"Biadab!!

So the story of the death of Gusti Prabu Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes is an arrangement made by Mapanji Samarotsaha, Kanjeng Romo? Is that right?", Dyah Kirana again raised a question as if he wanted to know the real truth immediately. For a long time he heard rumors circulating among the people of Jenggala that Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes who died young was the result of the actions of evil people led by Rakryan Samarotsaha who still counted his own uncle.

"That's not wrong, Kirana..

Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes was indeed killed in the poison of people in the Kotaraja Kahuripan palace over Rakryan Samarotsaha's men. Your mother Dewi Citrawati, who was suspicious of Samarotsaha's behavior, made courtiers to investigate the cause of Gusti Prabu's death Mapanji Alanjung Ahyes, but he turned out to be very wrong because in the person he was assigned, there were Samarotsaha's men.

As a result of this action, the cunning Rakryan Samarotsaha quickly changed the reality that occurred in the palace to turn around to bring down the Goddess Citrawati. As a result, your mother is in law of beheading because all the evidence points to her. But Nyi Pammi, the palace lady-in-waiting, managed to save your life under the orders of Dewi Citrawati just before she was dragged into the prison.

So, you're not an ordinary Kirana. In your blood still flows blue blood from the Royal Emperor Prabu Airlangga which is the forerunner of the establishment of the kingdom of Panjalu and Jenggala", Resi Ranukumbolo closed his description while stroking his beard.

"But can I still call you and Biyung Sri Tanjung my Father and Biyung?", the sudden question was accompanied by the roar of tears that continued to wet the cheeks of Dyah Kirana.

"Stupid girl!!

When this hand first carried you Kirana, at that time you were my daughter, the daughter of Resi Ranukumbolo and Nyi Sri Tanjung of Mount Mahameru Hermitage", said Resi Ranukumbolo while opening his hands wide. Dyah Kirana immediately hit the old body of Resi Ranukumbolo while crying bitterly.

After the scene full of blue days was slightly eased, Resi Ranukumbolo immediately turned to look towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Prince Panji Tejo Laksono..

I'm waiting for your answer" said Resi Ranukumbolo firmly. Dyah Kirana immediately stopped her crying and immediately released her embrace to Resi Ranukumbolo and then looked towards Panji Tejo Laksono. His heart was pounding uncharacteristically waiting for every word that was said from the mouth of the young prince from Kadiri.

"Honestly, I was very surprised to hear your story just now Resi Ranukumbolo. I really did not think that Kirana was a princess from Kahuripan Palace.

But even so, for a knight Panjalu abstained from the promise that has been said. Even if she is the daughter of the king of Jenggala or the son of a Sudra, I will never break my promise no matter what happens to Kirana" Panji Tejo Laksono said steadily.

Hearing that answer, both Resi Ranukumbolo and Dyah Kirana immediately smiled widely. It is not wrong that they believe in Panji Tejo Laksono.

So that day was arranged for a wedding ceremony between Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana. This is because the Panji Tejo Laksono cannot linger in the Jenggala region. In addition to being in the territory of opponents of the Kingdom of Panjalu, there are many dangerous enemies who target them, especially from the Blood Crescent Group who always look for opportunities to finish the life of this young prince.

It has been decided that the marriage between Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana will be done the day after tomorrow while preparing everything for the benefit of the event.

Instantly, the whole of Mount Mahameru Hermitage was busy with the preparation of the wedding ceremony of Panji Tejo Laksono and Dyah Kirana. Some yellow janur ornaments began to be installed in several corners of Mount Mahameru Hermitage by the disciples. Some are also busy cutting buffalo and goats for the preparation of side dishes at the event. There are also some women who came from Wanua Karang Lawang to pound rice in the mortar also help prepare various kinds of dishes that will be served when the wedding ceremony takes place.

Not enough one day, the next day the preparation for this wedding is continued. Touring entertainers are called to enliven the event. They come in a large troupe following the dancers and gamelan harvesters. Not only that, some wedding invitation guests such as Mpu Suta the Lurah Wanua Karang Lawang, Resi Mpu Dipa from Padepokan South Slope Mahameru, Indonesia, The White Tiger Swordsman from Mahameru Tiger College and Ki Sambada, the rich merchant from Dinoyo Duchy who became a friend of Resi Ranukumbolo had attended early because he did not want to miss participating in this wedding.

By late afternoon, Resi Ranukumbolo smiled meaningfully seeing the preparations for her daughter's wedding had been completed in the tata. A magnificent stage with yellow storages in various forms appears to stand in the middle of the courtyard of Mount Mahameru Hermitage.

'Finally my daughter will be a wife today. Hopefully this will be a good start for his future', inner Resi Ranukumbolo while smiling knots see the busyness of the disciples of Mount Mahameru Hermitage who are arranging decorations around the wedding ceremony venue.

*****

"So they were at the Monastery of Mount Mahameru? How is this?", said Mpu Jiwan, frowning as a sign of thinking hard.

However, the Mahameru Mountain Hermitage is one of the few hermitages seen by the Samarotsaha Emperor. If anything happens to them, of course they must prepare to face the Jenggala soldiers who will be deployed to hunt them.

"What are you afraid of, Mysterious Ghost Elders? Are you lacking confidence in the abilities of our people?", asked the Silver Masked Angel who was standing in the corner of the place.

"I'm not worried about our people's martial abilities, Second Leader.

What I am worried about is the attitude of the Samarotsaha Emperor if we dare to storm into the Mahameru Mountain Hermitage. This could mess up all of our grand plans, Chief.", replied Mpu Jiwan immediately.

Mmmmmm...

"I don't think that's your reason, Mysterious Ghost Elders.

You must be worried about the safety of our people when dealing with the Maharesi Padmanaba, right? You should know, the old man is long dead..", sahut Golden Masked Angel the main leader of the Blood Crescent Group who suddenly appeared at the entrance of the building that became their temporary headquarters in Pasuruhan.

"Our respect to the main leader. Panjalu Jenggala will be destroyed, Kahuripan will be back standing forever", said simultaneously everyone in the place including Badragenta, the Blood Priestess, and others, The Silver Masked Angel and several members of the Blood Crescent Group participated in the meeting.

"If the Maharesi Padmanaba no longer exists, the power of the Hermit Mount Mahameru is certainly very much reduced. There's nothing more we need to fear.

We'd better attack the Mahameru Mountain Hermitage. We must not let the young swordsman get away with it" said the Silver Masked Angel aka Princess Uttejana immediately.

"Blood Priest, what do you think?", the Golden Masked Angel turned to Mpu Mahasura the Blood Priestess who was now the one with the highest martial ability among them.

"I will always obey the orders of the main leader of the Blood Crescent Group. Om Swasyastu.", said Mpu Mahasura the Blood Priest while bowing respectfully to the Golden Masked Angel.

Hearing that answer, the Golden Masked Angel smiled widely from behind her golden mask. Clenching his hands tightly, he said out loud.

"Then it's time to declare the ascetic Mount Mahameru, then,

With land!!".