The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Panjalu

"He he he he he....

Very good Kalitri. This time I have a wife from among men. Son of Prabu Jayengrana the mighty Maharaja of Panjalu. Before the drop of Lord Vishnu came here, I had to marry his daughter so that she could not do anything else" said the thick-moustacheed man with a wide grin.

"Your Majesty Gusti Prabu Gendarmani must be patient. Our pastor said, the best time to hold a wedding with Dewi Sekar Kedaton is tomorrow after tomorrow. He had calculated the whole even to the descendants of Gusti Prabu later who would definitely become half-stealth humans who had extraordinary magic.

So I beg you, Gusti Prabu Gendarmani be patient another day", said the thin man called by the name of Kalitri.

Mmmmmm...

"If you don't want the perfect offspring of a human, I will definitely touch the body of Prabu Jayengrana's daughter soon.

Alright Kalitri...

This time I will hear your words. You checked all the preparations for my wedding with Dewi Sekar Kedaton. Don't disappoint because this is a great honor of the Randugrowong Demon Kingdom" said the stocky man with a beautiful crown decorated with a large red jewel immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu.", after answering the talk of the stocky man, Kalitri immediately saluted him and disappeared from the front of the stocky man.

Yes, the thick-bodied man is Prabu Gendaremanat, the king of the Randugrowong stealth kingdom on the western slopes of Mount Kawi. Last night, with the help of Kalitri the patih, Prabu Gendaradik managed to penetrate the supernatural fence installed in Katang-katang Palace. Coincidentally at that time, all Prabu Jayengrana princesses were chatting under the full moon except for Dewi Sekar Kedaton who was careless because the moon was coming. Princess Prabu Jayengrana of First Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh chose to enter her room room to calm her feelings that were being spoiled due to her monthly guests.

Armed with the science of sirep in the possession of Kalitri, Prabu Gendarman managed to kidnap Dewi Sekar Kedaton to be brought to the Royal Palace of Demon Randugrowong. This is the base of the commotion that occurs inside the Katang-katang Palace today until everyone is confused to find out the existence of the princess who disappeared like in the swallow of the earth.

At Katang-katang Palace, First Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh continued to massage her temple throbbing pain because none of the soldiers or courtiers of the country gave good news about the existence of the figure of his beloved daughter.

Tumenggung Narasuta, the state official who served as the guardian of Katang-katang Palace could only be bowed in lethargy because he could not find the existence of the princess. He felt that he had failed to carry out his duties as a palace guard.

The courtiers of other countries such as Mapatih Warigalit, Tumenggung Ludaka, Demung Gumbreg, Tumenggung Landung, Senopati Agung Jarasanda who was appointed as the main senopati of the Kingdom of Panjalu after the death of Senopati Agung Narapraja on the battlefield, Mahamantri I Rangga Mpu Jayadharma, Mahamantri I Sirkan Mpu Kepung, Mahamantri I Hino Mpu Suryadharma, Mahamantri I Halu Mpu Sena and several state officials who were present at the place were completely speechless but guessing where Dewi Sekar Kedaton had gone.

"This is all your responsibility, Tumenggung Narasuta. You are negligent in your main duty to guard the state palace from such a thing! ", said Mahamantri I Sirkan Mpu Kepung while pointing towards Tumenggung Narasuta who was downcast without daring to raise his head.

"Don't rush to blame others, Kakang Mpu Kepung..

Disappearing her Goddess Sekar Kedaton is unnatural. How could one possibly just disappear without any trace left behind at all? You have to consider this, do not just blame others for events beyond reason like this", said Mahamantri I Rangga Mpu Jayadharma immediately.

"It was impossible if any refined being could enter the Katang-katang Palace. Dharmadyaksa ring Kasaiwan Mpu Gandasena and Dharmadyaksa ring Kasogatan Viku Wikalpa himself who installed the protective supernatural fence of this palace, so there is no way that demons or other subtle creatures can casually enter here. I don't want to talk, Adhi Mpu Jayadharma. I'm talking about the reality that's happening right now.

I will ask Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to consider the matter about the replacement of Tumenggung Narasuta as the guardian of the state palace" said Mahamantri I Sirkan Mpu Kepung lantang. This was a good opportunity for his toppling of Tumenggung Narasuta which was the proposal of Mahamantri I Hino Mpu Suryadharma who was clearly siding with Panji Tejo Laksono. With Tumenggung Narasuta instead as the guard of the state palace and he will put his confidants in that position, then the easier he is to carry out his plans.

"Don't make things worse, Kakang Mpu Kepung..

You're the oldest of all of us here. Try to be wise to face all problems. Don't just look at one side, but also look at the other. We all know that Tumenggung Narasuta is still young. Although martial arts is high, but the knowledge of kebatinan not how much. We who already smell this land must give an opportunity to the young if Panjalu wants to remain upright as the ruler in this Jawadwipa Land. Not only because of the interests of a moment but instead destroy the future of this Kingdom Kakang", Mpu Suryadharma who has not been able to stand the attitude and behavior of Mpu Kepung who began to exaggerate, it started to get inflamed with the old man's words.

"Adhi Suryadharma's..

What did you mean by just talking? Do you think I do not think about the future of this Kingdom of Panjalu?", Mahamantri I Sirkan Mpu Kepung ignited his emotions when he was in the talk of Mpu Suryadharma.

"That's enough!!

When the atmosphere is chaotic like this, you even make a fuss yourself.. Not to find a solution to the problem of my daughter's disappearance, but even a fight for things that are not clear! Where is your wisdom as the mahamantri that is believed to be the sustaining of the government of the Kingdom of Panjalu?", the fierce clash of First Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh immediately made the conversation between the two mahamantri stopped instantly.

"Please forgive Gusti Queen..

But I will not do so if Adhi Suryadharma does not start", Mpu Kepung still tries to defend himself.

"Shut up you Uncle Mpu Kepung!!

Now is not the time to blame each other. Find Kangmas Prabu Jayengrana solve this problem immediately, wisely and there is no commotion", cut First Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh immediately.

"No need Dinda Galuh..!!"

A heavy voice echoed in the room. A thin white fog was created between the courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace who sat cross-legged facing it and Prabu Jayengrana appeared as if coming from the supernatural realm.

"Kangmas Prabu Jayengrana..

Did Kangmas Prabu already know the whereabouts of our daughter now?", First Queen Nararya Ayu Galuh immediately stood up from her seat and rushed over to the husband. A glimmer of hope emanated from the face of women who are now turning 5 and a half years old this decade.

"Know for sure not yet, but according to Maharesi Haridharma there are only two places that may be the place where Dewi Sekar Kedaton is located.

Randugrowong Demon Palace or Roban Alas Demon Kingdom!!"

Everyone immediately gasped to hear the answer Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana it. However, the famous speech of Maharesi Haridharma as a living glass in Jawadwipa Land is certainly not the origin of speech.

"Truly Dinda Galuh..

It was the only reasonable reason for the sudden disappearance of Goddess Sekar Kedaton", hearing the answer of the Maharaja of Panjalu, the hanker of Queen Ayu Galuh instantly limped. The First Empress of the Kingdom of Panjalu fainted right then and there.

The palace maids immediately rushed to carry the body of Ayu Galuh into the Katang-katang Castle Princess to get help. Meanwhile, Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana immediately returned to sit on his throne once the affairs of Ayu Galuh were overcome.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu..

So what should we do to bring home Gusti Putri Dewi Sekar Kedaton? Do we need to send someone to face these two demon kingdoms?", asked Mahamantri I Rangga Mpu Jayadharma while respecting Prabu Jayengrana shortly after the king had sat on the throne.

"For the kingdom of Alas Roban, Maharesi Haridharma is ready to help us visit their palace.

As for the Randugrowong Demon Kingdom, I myself will go there", replied Prabu Jayengrana while stroking his mustache.

Everyone was shocked to hear the king's reply. They looked at each other as if they were about to talk but were still confused about how to talk. When this impasse occurred, Mapatih Warigalit immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji.

"I'm sorry, Dhimas Prabu Jayengrana..

A state palace should not be left empty without a king to rule. Although we help run the wheels of government, we will not be able to make decisions if related to critical issues.

Seyogyanya, Dhimas Prabu Jayengrana remains in the palace of this country" said Mapatih Warigalit soon.

"Well how can my daughter Dewi Sekar Kedaton come home from the Demon Kingdom if I don't move there, Kakang Warigalit?", Prabu Jayengrana turned her eyes to her brother-in-law with full of astonished eyes.

"Just make a contest to return Gusti Putri Dewi Sekar Kedaton to Katang-katang Palace, Dhimas Prabu..

I think it is wiser and all the citizens of Panjalu do not have to worry about the safety of their king", replied Mapatih Warigalit while respecting the king.

"Hamba agrees with the proposal of Gusti Mapatih Warigalit, Gusti Prabu..

We better have a competition to return Gusti Putri Dewi Sekar Kedaton. If it can not return Gusti Putri, then we will think of another way again", said Mpu Suryadharma the Mahamantri I Hino.

Mmmmmm...

Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana sighed heavily. His face was tired of this problem. Immediately he stood up from his throne and raised his right hand parallel to his shoulder.

"Tell me my word...

From today I hold a competition to bring home my daughter Dewi Sekar Kedaton. Anyone who can bring home the Goddess Sekar Kedaton in good health, if a man will I marry the Goddess Sekar Kedaton. But if it is a woman, then I will raise her as my brother and get the prize of land really to guarantee her life" said Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana soon.

Everyone immediately respected Prabu Jayengrana once the word of the king of Panjalu was said.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu..!!"

From that day on, hundreds of soldiers carried leaflets written on a goat skin and tied them to crowded areas such as markets and large crossroads. Others read the words about the competition in the crowd around Kotaraja Daha.

While some of the messenger birds were released to tell the local rulers to send their masters of canuragan and mysticism to come to the Katang-katang Palace to return Dewi Sekar Kedatons.

From the west, a group of applicants from the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram moved into the Duchy of Anjuk Padang which borders directly with Kotaraja Daha. Precisely in the area of Pakuwon Berbek, Patih Tundungwaja who rode the front horse saw a goat skin tied near the patrol post on the corner of the road. Feeling curious, Patih Tundungwaja immediately darted quickly towards the intended direction after using his horse mount as a pedestal.

In just one breath, the warangka praja of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram has returned to the side of his horse. The old man's eyes immediately bought wide when he saw the inscription on the goat skin scroll in his hand.

"Duke Wrestling,

Apparently Hyang Agung makes it easier for you to become Prabu Jayengrana's son-in-law" said Patih Tundungwaja as he walked near the horse of Duke Arya Natakusuma.

"What do you mean Uncle Patih?", asked Duke Arya Natakusuma immediately.

"Here look..

Apparently now there is a competition to bring home Princess Dewi Sekar Kedaton who was kidnapped by delicate creatures. With your abilities so great, this is no big deal right?", Patih Tundungwaja smiled meaningfully.

Duke Arya Natakusuma smiled broadly reading the inscription on the goat skin sheet in his hand. Holding tightly onto the page, Duke Arya Natakusuma said in a confident voice.

"Dove-loved grandchildren arrived...

I could be Prabu Jayengrana's son-in-law..".