The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The New Regent Bracelets

The heartbeat of Tumenggung Banyubiru thumped loudly hearing the cold answer from the young prince. The vibration even feels so torturous, more excruciating than the heartbeat when meeting first love.

Without daring to raise his head, Tumenggung Banyubiru continued to be bowed staring at the ground while imagining what would happen next. The various shadows of the punishment given by Panji Tejo Laksono one by one swirled inside the head of the high officer of the Bracelet soldiers.

After answering the talk of the officer Bracelets, Panji Tejo Laksono turned his eyes to Pangudi and Widang who were next to him.

"My two sisters..

After this you guys should come with me to the Bracelet Palace. Later we will talk again about many things I want to know about Padas Putih Padas. It's not convenient if we talk about it here", hearing the words of Panji Tejo Laksono, Pangudi and Widang immediately bowed respectfully to the young prince.

"If it's the wish of Uncle Master, we will obey" Pangudi and Widang said simultaneously.

"Uncle Ludaka and Uncle Gumbreg..

Take care of these community bullies immediately. Put them in prison to be a lesson for others so as not to mess in the district of Bracelet-Bracelet", ordered Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

The two officials of the country immediately respect the Panji Tejo Laksono before carrying out the duties given.

"And you Tumenggung Banyubiru..

Lead the way into the palace. I want to visit Eyang Buyut Panji Gunungsari right now", Panji Tejo Laksono turned his eyes to Tumenggung Banyubiru who was still kneeling on the ground.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran", after answering the young prince's words, Tumenggung Banyubiru rose from his place of worship and walked ahead of Panji Tejo Laksono who followed behind him along with Pangudi, who was the first of the three, Widang and Endang Patibrata.

Some of the soldiers of the palace gate guard Bracelets immediately bowed respectfully to Tumenggung Banyubiru when they saw the arrival of this young officer. Soon they opened the way for the high-ranking officer despite asking inwardly who was the handsome man who walked behind him with several others.

The group continued to head towards the private room of the Regent of Panji Gunungsari Cousin who was behind Pendopo Agung Regency Bracelet.

As soon as they entered this spacious room, it was seen that some people were there. Patih Dyah Sumantri, several court advisers and two palace healers who were seen checking the situation of the old ruler. Another one that caught attention was a handsome young man wearing plain white clothes with green thread decoration sitting cross-legged on the floor of the room with a beautiful woman in dark green clothes.

Everyone immediately turned to Panji Tejo Laksono when the young prince set his feet on the floor of the regent's private room. They are on average surprised to see the arrival of the prince but also happy especially the handsome young man in white clothes who is none other than Panji Manggala Seta, he said, the fourth son of Prabu Jayengrana who is also the half-sister of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Jagad Dewa Batara..

Apparently there was a great guest who visited here. Prenjak bird that had been continuously chirping in front turned out to be a signal of your arrival, Prince Kangmas..

Welcome to Bracelets.", welcome Panji Manggala Seta immediately.

"Over time you don't meet, you're getting good at Dhimas Seta..

I just happened to pass by and heard the news about the pain of Kanjeng Eyang Panji Gunungsari. Then I decided to visit here.

How is the situation of the Grand Regent of Sepuh, Dhimas Manggala Seta?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono later.

Hmmmmmm

There was a long sigh of disappointment from Panji Manggala Seta. The young prince who was also an expert in this field of medicine seemed to shake his head slowly.

"I've tried every means to treat Eyang Regent's Cousin, Kangmas Prince. But it seemed that he already had no intention of living anymore.

We can only surrender to the power of God for this problem" said Panji Manggala Seta lethargic.

Uhhhuuuukkk uhhhuuukkk!!

There was a loud coughing sound several times that made Panji Tejo Laksono who was about to respond to the words of his half-brother immediately turned to the direction of the source of the sound. Soon he and Panji Manggala Seta approached the bed of the Regent of Sepuh Panji Gunungsari.

"Kanjeng Eyang, open your eyes..

This is Kangmas Tejo Laksono coming to see you. Look at your granddaughter, Eyang", said Panji Manggala Seta. Apparently the speech managed to make Panji Gunungsari moved. This elderly man slowly began to open his eyes. His wrinkled hand moved holding the hand of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Cu.cu by Te..Jo Laksonooh uhukk..

Mang.gala Seta su-dah set.tu.ju to men.so Bu.Pati Bracelets se.lan.jutya.. You ha.. must help her uhukkk uhukkk" Gunungsari Panji stammered.

"I promised Eyang the Cousin Regent..

Now that the Regent had to recover to witness the crowning of Panji Manggala Seta", Panji Tejo Laksono tightly grasped the hand of Panji Gunungsari. Hearing that answer, Panji Gunungsari smiled faintly then the old man slowly fell drooping in the arms of Panji Manggala Seta.

"Eyang Regent..!!! Eyang Regent!!", shouted Panji Tejo Laksono as he shook his hand to make this old man who was about 9 decades old. But that never happened.

Panji Manggala Seta immediately checked the pulse of the grandfather. After not feeling the pulse of the ruler of the Bracelet District, he immediately turned to look at Panji Tejo Laksono while shaking his head.

The news of the death of the Panji Gunungsari Cousin Regent quickly spread throughout the Bracelets. All the people of Gelang-gelang Regency mourn his death. How not, during his reign, the Bracelets were just a small area that was not at all seen as an important area for the Kingdom of Panjalu. Now the Bracelets have transformed into a buffer area of Kotaraja Daha in addition to Kadiri of course. The death of Panji Gunungsari was the greatest grief they had experienced at this time.

Massive funeral ceremony for the regent immediately in such a way. The entire palace was dressed in white and frangipani clothes on the left ear as a sign of grief.

When the day of purification of the soul was almost done, Prabu Jayengrana came with Dewi Anggarawati, Dewi Srimpi and Ratna Pitaloka. Panji Tejo Laksono has informed her via Ajian Bayu Swara. Just then, the priest who presided over the purification ceremony handed over the torch that was to be used to burn the piles of dry wood on the Panji Tejo Laksono and Panji Manggala Seta.

"Come my sons...

We will take you Swargaloka with great respect and joy" said Prabu Jayengrana as he placed his right hand on the torch held by his two sons. Panji Tejo Laksono and Panji Tejo Laksono immediately nodded in understanding.

The three of them immediately ignited the torch fire into a pile of dry wood where the body of Panji Gunungsari had been buried. The fire quickly spread and burned piles of dry wood arranged in such a way as a means of purifying the soul.

Everyone fell down without a sound. Their deep sorrow felt because they had lost the figure that became a role model for them.

By late afternoon arrived, at Pendopo Agung Regency Bracelets in the title of meeting the officials and relatives of the palace Bracelets. In the meeting, Prabu Jayengrana was present with his wives. Panji Tejo Laksono, Endang Patibrata and Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg also participated in the meeting.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu..

Maybe this sounds very disrespectful and also not fitting considering that Gusti Regent Sepuh has just gone home. But the Bracelet-Bracelet Regency needs a new leader who will organize this region in the future.

Therefore, the servant of Patih Dyah Sumantri begged Gusti Prabu Jayengrana to immediately determine the new regent in the Bracelets. Because, in accordance with the last wishes of the Regent of Sepuh Panji Gunungsari, he appointed Gusti Pangeran Panji Manggala Seta as his successor", said Patih Dyah Sumantri while respecting Prabu Jayengrana.

"What Patih Sumantri said is true, Kanjeng Romo..

I, who accompanied the last second of the life of Eyang Regent, became a witness at the request of Eyang Regent for Dhimas Manggala Seta to be appointed as the new regent of Bracelets", said Panji Tejo Laksono immediately. Hearing that, Prabu Jayengrana immediately turned his head towards Panji Manggala Seta.

"How is my son Seta?

Are you willing to become the leader in the Bracelets? Romo won't force you to make a choice but if you really want to see Romo Gunungsari smile at Swargaloka, follow what he wants", said Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana while smiling meaningfully.

"Ah Kanjeng Romo is still just as crafty as Kangmas Tejo Laksono. Said not to force but to use the name of Eyang Regent to trap me..

Alright alright, I accept what the Regent's Cousin wishes. But there are conditions that must be fulfilled Father Prabu", said Panji Manggala Seta immediately.

"Tell me frankly. If Romo can do it, Romo will do my son", Prabu Jayengrana looked at the handsome face of Panji Manggala Seta.

"I want to rule the Bracelets accompanied by Setyawati. Father Prabu must marry us before I ascend the throne", replied Panji Manggala Seta as he glanced at Goddess Setyawati who immediately bowed in shame. The beautiful face of princess Dharmadyaksa ring Kasaiwan Mpu Setyaka is a reddening tinge.

"Haha..

My son wants to marry apparently. Nice, Manggala Seta.. Indeed, to become a regional leader, you must first be able to lead your family first so that later you can become a community leader with a compassionate and compassionate attitude", said Prabu Jayengrana who was greeted with a big smile by Dewi Srimpi, the mother of Panji Manggala Seta.

And so, after two days of mourning for the death of the Regent of Sepuh Panji Gunungsari ended, the title of the marriage ceremony between Panji Manggala Seta and Dewi Setyawati. The wedding of the young prince of Kadiri is taking place. Hundreds of guests from nearby areas brought wedding gifts for the two of them.

Not spared also the arrival of Patih Sindupraja from Seloageng who came to the Bracelets to represent the duke who was not present.

How surprised he was when he saw that Panji Tejo Laksono was also in that place. Without waiting for more time, Patih immediately approached Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Worshipping Nakmas Pangeran Adipati" said Patih Sindupraja while bowing respectfully to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Kanjeng Romo Patih Sindupraja..

Don't act like that to me. What will people say if they see an in-law bowing respectfully to his son-in-law? I could be accused of oppressing you" Panji Tejo Laksono said with a faint smile.

"Even if the servant is the father-in-law of Nakmas Prince Adipati, but in the ranks, the servant is a subordinate of Gusti Prince so it is appropriate to respect the leader.

Reporting to Gusti Prince Adipati, at the Seloageng palace there has been a major event. The daughter of the servant Gayatri has given birth to a daughter for the Nakmas Prince Adipati", Patih Sindupraja said with a wide smile.

"Oh Jagad Dewa Batara...

Apparently when I carried out my duties as a retainer of Panjalu, my daughter had been born into the world. In that case, I should go home soon to see it", Panji Tejo Laksono replied with a beaming face.

"That is very much awaited by everyone Nakmas Prince Duke..

If I may know, what name will Nakmas Prince Adipati give to the little princess?", hearing the question from his father-in-law, Panji Tejo Laksono was silent for a moment. He looked like he was thinking hard. Then with a sigh he said,

"His name is Rajadevi"