The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Panjalu Throne

Mahamantri I Sirakan Mpu Kepung and Mahamantri I Halu Mpu Sena who was in the place was immediately surprised not to play to hear the decision issued by Prabu Jayengrana. Both of them seemed not to want to give up the position that has enriched their lives so far. They both bit their teeth firmly and clenched their hands tightly even though they did not dare to refute the orders of the Maharaja of Panjalu.

While Mahamantri I Rangga Mpu Jayadharma and Mahamantri I Hino Mpu Suryadharma bowed without saying anything. They both accepted the decision with great courage.

As for Dharmadyaksa ring Kasaiwan Mpu Gandasena was demoted to young Mantri. Some Demung and Juru were also reduced to a lower rank.

For Dharmadyaksa ring Kasaiwan newly appointed Mpu Setyaka, former Akuwu Pakuwon Watugaluh. Although not present at the place, but some soldiers were assigned to pick him up at Pakuwon Watugaluh under the leadership of Tumenggung Landung.

Only Senopati Tunggul Arga remained the leader of Panjalu soldiers under Senopati Agung Jarasanda. It became something that became the mind of everyone who was in that place. Everyone who was deposed immediately thought that Senopati Tunggul Arga was the traitor among them all.

As for the successor to the Duke in the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara, Prabu Jayengrana will discuss it further with the Saptaprabu Council and the courtiers of the new Kotaraja Daha Palace.

After this impromptu disbandment of pisowanan, all returned to their respective residences. Prabu Jayengrana returned to his private palace with his wives, while the others rushed to their private residences.

Panji Tejo Laksono also said goodbye to the father to return to Seloageng which is his land.

"Have you missed your wives, Tejo Laksono?", Dewi Anggarawati smiled after Panji Tejo Laksono expressed his wish. He is very well aware of the nature of this son of his puppet.

"Hehehehe, Biyung Ratu Anggarawati is the most understanding with Ananda..

I also want to rest for a while before carrying out the duties that Kanjeng Romo Prabu has given me, Biyung ", Panji Tejo Laksono respects his mother after speaking.

"You also just defeated the rebels from Bhumi Sambara Mataram, Ngger Cah Bagus..

It's appropriate that you get your right to have a little fun", said Prabu Jayengrana immediately. The Panjalu king smiled meaningfully looking towards his eldest son.

"Oh yes, do not forget to marry Endang Patibrata Nakmas Prince Panji Tejo Laksono..

After this, when you return to Daha, she should already be your wife" added Cempluk Rara Sunti who participated in the meeting. In addition to Prabu Jayengrana and Dewi Anggarawati, Cempluk Rara Sunti and Dewi Srimpi are also in the king's private residence because they want to talk to the Maharaja of Panjalu.

Hearing those words, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned towards Endang Patibrata who was bowed in shame with a reddened face.

"Of course, Biyung Concubine..

Promise is debt and I am not a person who likes to break promises", Panji Tejo Laksono replied with a deep smile.

After saying goodbye to the Maharaja of Panjalu and his mother, Panji Tejo Laksono along with Endang Patibrata escorted by Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg headed to Seloageng.

****

"This cannot be left alone, Kakang Mpu Kepung...

Gusti Prabu Jayengrana arbitrarily shifted our position to become state officials without power like this. I really cannot accept it" Mpu Gandasena said fieryly.

After the grand pisowanan had ended, Mpu Gandasena along with Mpu Sena and several state officials who were removed from his position did follow the steps of Mpu Kepung towards his residence. It seems like they are all unwilling if they have to be demoted.

"I agree with you, Adhi Gandasena..

Gusti Prabu Jayengrana is really unfair just because of a small mistake we just want to put us as officials without power. This is the same as killing us slowly Kakang Kepung", said Mpu Sena who looks like a person who is angry.

"After all, why are we the only ones getting demotion? Why is Senopati Tunggul Arga who is also with us not demoted?

This is very unfair Kakang ", continued Mpu Gandasena while staring at Mpu Kepung who seemed to sit cross-legged while stroking his chin with a rare beard.

Mmmmmm..

"I cannot do much other than accept this decision, Adhi Sena Adhi Gandasena..

This decision was taken because of our careless mistakes in addressing the conditions that occur around Kotaraja Daha. Not even Gusti Second Empress Nararya Ayu Galuh would be willing to help us to deal with this problem. He must also have difficulty in finding a gap that we can use to escape our mistakes" said Mpu Kepung without looking at the two former top officials of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"If the Second Empress Gusti alone can not help us escape from this problem, then how can we raise Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa to become the next King of Panjalu?

While at this time, with our current rank, it will be very difficult for us to support Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa because we have no power at all Kakang..", Mpu Gandasena stared at the old man sitting cross-legged in front of him with a question mark.

"Adhi Gandasena is right Kakang Mpu Kepung..

Today the supporters of Panji Tejo Laksono still mostly have power in Katang-katang Palace. Although Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayawarsa is the same position as Panji Tejo Laksono, but his supporters such as Mapatih Warigalit, Senopati Agung Jarasanda and Mpu Setyaka the former Akuwu Pakuwon Watugaluh it will be easier to continue the journey of the goddamn prince to the throne.

We have to do something soon Kakang Mpu Kepung. Otherwise, if until the Panji Tejo Laksono sits on the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu is up we all" said Mpu Sena immediately.

"You're not wrong Adhi Sena..

If until Panji Tejo Laksono becomes the king of Panjalu, of course he will investigate all the origins of where the wealth we have. If that happens, then we will all end up on the gallows.

Tell you what, I will approach the Second Queen Gusti to help us on the grounds of fear of the loss of the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu to be taken by Panji Tejo Laksono.

And you...

Come here, it's a secret matter I won't say out loud", Mpu Kepung beckoned Mpu Sena and Mpu Gandasena to approach. With great care, Mpu Kepung conveyed his thoughts. Mpu Sena and Mpu Gandasena looked at each other for a moment after Mpu Kepung spoke.

"But this is very dangerous Kakang Kepung..

If it leaks into Gusti Prabu's ears, we'll all be immediately put to death" said Mpu Gandasena.

"It all comes back to each of you. Choose to do what I say with great risk but there is a chance to survive or choose to stay silent without doing something and be ready to be hanged?

Think carefully before speaking ", concluded Mpu Kepung while staring at the faces of Mpu Sena and Mpu Gandasena who frowned because they were thinking hard.

After a long period of silence, Mpu Sena finally exhaled violently before speaking.

Huuufffffffff...

"Alright Kakang Mpu Kepung..

It's a responsibility, wet there's no problem. I follow your advice", said Mpu Sena immediately.

"I'm also Kakang Kepung..

It is better for me to fight to the last point of blood than to stand still waiting for death", added Mpu Gandasena as he clenched his hands tightly.

"Good..!! It's called spirit..

Because we are not fully authorized officials, we actually become free to move. Depart now to Anjuk Farm and Karang Anom. Remember to be careful not to be smelled by everyone's nose ", said Mpu Kepung with a thin smile.

"Both Kakang Kepung.."

The two courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace who had just been deposed by Prabu Jayengrana from his position immediately rushed to leave the residence of Mpu Kepung. Escorted by Panewu, whose rank has now dropped to Bekel, Mpu Gandasena immediately rushed westward to the Anjuk Field Palace. While Mpu Sena also moved to the south precisely to the Duchy of Karang Anom to meet his nephew Duke of Windupati with the control of the Sudiwara who was originally the rank of Demung.

After the departure of the two of them, Mpu Kepung grinned widely.

"My chess isn't moving, Prabu Jayengrana..

Don't think you can remove me from power in Katang-katang Palace easily. You will receive a surprise you would never have expected before Hehehehe..."

*****

The arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono at Katang-katang Palace was immediately welcomed by Gayatri, Luh Jingga, Ayu Ratna, Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana. They half ran to the gate of the Duchy of Seloageng Palace so received the glad tidings about the arrival of the young prince.

Gayatri who was pregnant young immediately jumped and hit the body of Panji Tejo Laksono without caring about everyone in that place. Panji Tejo Laksono who was a little surprised to see the change in attitude of Patih Sindupraja's daughter did not refuse when Gayatri hugged him tightly in front of everyone's eyes. The young prince even smiled knotfully as he stroked the jet-black Gayatri's hair as long as his waist.

"Eh Kangmbok Gayatri's..

Don't be so happy, yeah. Remember the Prince's Kangmas is not only yours, ", Ayu Ratna said after seeing Gayatri not also let go of her embrace at the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Yes to Kangmbok Gayatri..

Wanting to be pregnant young will win alone. It cannot be so Kangmbok", Luh Jingga also spoke.

Hearing those words, Panji Tejo Laksono was shocked not to play. He immediately looked at the pretty faces of his wives as if he wanted to find out about what Luh Jingga had just said. Song Zhao Meng, Dyah Kirana, Luh Jingga and Ayu Ratna compactly smiled and gave a small nod as if giving an answer to the unspoken question on the young prince's lips.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately returned Gayatri's warm embrace even to spin so happy.

"Haha...

This is really good news. I will be a father hahahaha.", laughter escaped from the mouth of Panji Tejo Laksono was heard filling the entire Palace of the Duchy of Seloageng. She was happy about Gayatri's pregnancy, after all.

When Panji Tejo Laksono had slightly eased his excitement, the voice of a woman deheman came from behind him.

Ehheemmmm..

"Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono..

Don't you want to introduce me?"