The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Mystery of the Disappearance of Dewi Sekar Kedaton

While the entourage of applicants Dewi Sekar Kedaton from Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram led by Duke Arya Natakusuma began to move away from the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara, in the Katang-katang Palace there was a big uproar. The princess of Prabu Jayengrana and the First Queen of the Kingdom of Panjalu Nararya Ayu Galuh disappeared from the palace.

All the palace ladies who work at Keputren Katang-katang Palace do not know at all about the existence of the figure of the princess who was last seen entering her bedroom room. The soldiers had checked all the places in all corners of Keputren but did not find the daughter of the Maharaja of Panjalu.

"How is Kangmas Prabu? What is their work so as not to know where my daughter went?", asked Queen Ayu Galuh with emotion.

Mmmmmm...

Prabu Jayengrana looks like he's thinking hard. The Panjalu king frowned deeply in a sign that he was trying hard to find the whereabouts of his lost princess figure with his inner strength. But at that time there was only a deep black picture as if something was blocking the view of the inner eye of the king of Panjalu.

"Make everyone else to check every corner of the palace. Let no place be missed. If you need to find it under everyone's bed.

Hurry along! Don't delay any more time", orders Queen Ayu Galuh immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Ratu" said the leader of the palace guard soldiers, Tumenggung Narasuta, a young official who is the son of Senopati Agung Narapraja who has died. He immediately worshipped Queen Ayu Galuh and Prabu Jayengrana before moving away from the king's personal space.

"It seems like this is no ordinary matter, Dinda Galuh..

My inner eyes simply cannot penetrate the black veil that covers our daughter's existence. I have to ask someone for help. Wait till I get back!!".

After saying so, the body of the Maharaja of Panjalu was immediately covered by a thin white fog and a little later the Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana had disappeared from the eyes of Queen Ayu Galuh.

At the top of Mount Lawu, precisely at the Cakrakembang Hermitage, a white-haired sage with her sideways curls and a black-brown genitri seed beads was sitting cross-legged while closing her eyes on the stepped stone altar. His right hand continued to twist the fragrant agarwood prayer beads while his mouth incessantly chanted a spell of worship towards the god.

Suddenly the movement of his fingers that rotate the agarwood prayer beads stopped, as well as his mouth that had continued to hear the mantra of worship of Sang Hyang Akarya Jagat. Slowly these old eyes opened and a thin smile was engraved on his wrinkled face.

He was Maharesi Haridharma, one of the few Maharesi who had a major influence in the life of the people of Panjalu. Although it is very rare to go down the mountain, but the old man is a little thin but has a prominent muscle is so disinclined by everyone. Not just from ordinary people, but also knights and martial arts warriors.

It is said that reportedly, Maharesi Haridharma has a glass benggala that can see everything that happens. In addition, the high kebatinan science is also a canuragan science that can be said to be balanced with Prabu Jayengrana is also one of the advantages possessed by the old hermit.

His relationship with the kings and dukes in Jawadwipa Land was quite good. But the most familiar is Prabu Jayengrana from Panjalu who is like his younger brother. They often meet, either in the form of a rough body or using the Ajian Ngrogoh Sukmo they have.

In front of this old sage, stood a stocky body with a beautiful crown decorated with red and blue jewels. His body wrapped in blue and black cloth with gold thread embroidery on the edge makes the man who is none other than Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana look so majestic in front of the sepuh resi.

"Ah I really did not expect that today there would be a great guest visiting this remote place.

Welcome to the Cakrakembang Hermitage, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana", said the old sage as he got up from his seat and walked up to the king.

"Thank you for your welcome, Maharesi Haridharma. But you certainly already know that my arrival this time is not just for visiting, is not it?", Prabu Jayengrana smiled wryly while stroking his beard that began to grow gray. The middle-aged man who became the absolute ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu is indeed being devastated because of the loss of one of his daughters.

"Hehehehe Gusti Prabu Jayengrana..

Always speak frankly like that. I am ashamed to be caught like this. Please enter the house first. It's not good to talk while standing like this, Gusti Prabu. Let's please.", said Maharesi Haridharma while inviting Prabu Jayengrana to step first to a house on the right side of this worship building.

The two of them immediately walked together towards a fairly large house. After entering the house, the two people immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the pendopo together.

"If not my guess, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana certainly came here because of the loss of Princess Sekar Kedaton right?

And also a little confusion because Gusti Prabu's inner eyes were covered by that faint black veil as well? Hehehehe" said Maharesi Haridharma as she chuckled, staring at Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana.

"You are not wrong, Maharesi Haridharma..

Why haven't my inner eyes lately not been as sharp as usual? Maybe because I was no longer young until my inner eyes became less penetrating.", Prabu Jayengrana stroked his short beard.

"Hehehe...

All her time, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana. Everything has a time limit. Even if you are the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in this world, but it also has a time limit. If you look at what you just said, then the time oncat his Sanghyang Vishnu from inside your body is not long. If I see from my inner eye, 3 more years of Lord Vishnu will completely leave your body because the next incarnation of Lord Vishnu is ready to be born in this Arcapada", hear the answer Maharesi Haridharma, the answer, Panji Tejo Laksono aka Prabu Jayengrana nodded in understanding.

"I do know this matter, Maharesi Haridharma..

"It's all easy, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana..

Just raise your sons to Mahamantri to see how they are capable of carrying out their responsibilities as nayaka king. If they only rule in their respective lands, it is not enough evidence to put them as the next candidate for King of Panjalu" Maharesi Haridharma said with a faint smile.

"Good capsule, Maharesi..

Regarding their placement in the Mahamantri chair, do you have a view where I should place them?", Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana asked.

"You are wiser in making that choice Gusti Prabu..

It's just my advice, place Panji Tejo Laksono as Mahamantri I Sirkan because he is smart to manage the conduct of the army. For your other sons, it is up to you" said Maharesi Haridharma as if asking for certainty from the Maharaja of Panjalu about his speech.

"Although I do not understand the meaning of your request just now, I will do it Maharesi Haridharma because I believe you must have the intention behind it all.

I am grateful for the enlightenment I have given. Now back to the problem of the loss of my daughter Dewi Sekar Kedaton. Have you been able to make a picture of where he is now?", Prabu Jayengrana looked back at the face of Maharesi Haridharma with hope.

Mmmmmm...

"Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's...

Do you still remember Nyi Pokok, a follower of false science called Pangiwa Science? Mpu Sukrasana's wife who you managed to destroy and bring peace in Wanua Padelegan?", asked Maharesi Haridharma as if scraping past memories of Prabu Jayengrana.

"Of course remember.. The black woman has spread anger by spreading pagebluk in Wanua Padelegan.

So what is the connection between the disappearance of my daughter and Nyi Polok? Isn't that woman no longer a Maharesi?", Prabu Jayengrana was a little astonished because of this.

"Nyi Polok is indeed dead Gusti Prabu, but his pangiwa science remains alive to this day. One of his followers, Kalitri, is still alive and continues to study the science of pangiwa. Last time, he became the coach of the Randugrowong Demon Kingdom.

The demon king Randugrowong, Gendaremani, is eager to marry a human to connect with the human world through his son later.

In addition to the Demon Kingdom Randugrowong, there is still one more that could be a possible suspect in the disappearance of Goddess Sekar Kedaton. They have a magical protective veil that can obscure my inner eye view and yours, Gusti Prabu.", said Maharesi Haridharma while wiping the sweat that appears on her temple.

"Who do you mean, Maharesi?"

Prabu Jayengrana seems almost desperate to face this situation because his closest friend even has trouble finding out where Dewi Sekar Kedaton is.

Maharesi Haridharma let out a long sigh before speaking.

"The Demon Kingdom of Alas Roban..

The only way to find out the existence of Dewi Sekar Kedaton is to visit these two stealth kingdoms, Gusti Prabu", said Maharesi Haridharma while staring at the face of Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana tangled.

"Well, if that's what you have to do, but I'm asking for your help Maharesi..

For the affairs of the Alas Roban demon kingdom, I beg you to be willing to help. While the affairs of the Randugrowong Demon Kingdom I will check for myself", Prabu Jayengrana immediately.

"I'll do it, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana. Hopefully soon there will be a bright spot where your daughter is located", Prabu Jayengrana sighed in relief after hearing Maharesi Haridharma's reply. After all the help of this old hermit was very important for the search for the Goddess Sekar Kedaton.

Meanwhile, in a place protected by a magical protective fence in the form of a dense black fog, a thick mustache and dreadlocks man was staring at a beautiful woman's body stretched out rigidly above the black wooden pillars surrounded by a blue torch of fire. A crown with a bright red 6 square jewel ornament makes the big red gem like the third eye of Lord Shiva who is staring at the world. On his back was a coat made of dark black panther skin.

On his right hand a mace with a rounded tip as big as an ivory coconut appears to be an heirloom weapon relied upon by a stocky man who has eyes as sharp as the gaze of this eagle's eyes. From the top of a throne made of yellow ivory colored stone decorated with a large horned skull, he said, he turned his head towards a thin yet muscular man with a thick mustache with a circular golden ornament on his hair bun.

"Have you arranged your preparations as best you can, my loyal slave?!!", a heavy voice that was frightening to anyone who heard it spoken from the mouth of the stocky man.

The skinny man immediately worshipped the thick-bodied man as he said,

"According to His Majesty's orders.."