The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Prahara Kotaraja Daha (part 1)

Two men who were slightly thin but muscular looked hastily ran through the lush trees. Even though their feet were already covered with wounds from the sharp thorn scratches of the shrubbery, both of them seemed to be indifferent to it all. The dense forest in the southwestern area of Kotaraja Daha is just one barrier for them to get to the outskirts of Pakuwon Randu.

Once out of the forest, the two immediately ran towards an old house located on the western edge of Pakuwon Randu City. Some men who were sturdy but dressed like commoners in general, were seen sitting in a shelter at the end of the courtyard of this old house. At first glance they stared at the two people for recognizing the two and letting them leave just like entering this old house.

"Gusti Tumenggung..

M-they have already started moving!!", reported one of the two men as soon as they entered the house.

The person meant by the two people was none other than Tumenggung Landung. He immediately got up from his seat.

"Finally, they moved as well to start this war.

Wignyo, Japan...

You two are the best at riding. Quickly report this to Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono in Seloageng. Depart now!", orders Tumenggung Landung immediately. The two people who were appointed, quickly worship before rushing out from inside the place.

"Vulnerator, Mandura..

Send a message through your pigeons to Kotaraja Daha and Garuda Panjalu Forces. You, Gempil and Raharja, collect all our belongings immediately. We must join the Kakang Tumenggung Ludaka group near the Kotaraja border. Everyone, quickly moving", hearing the orders from the leader, the four of them immediately carried out the task given.

In just a short time, all members of the Lowo Bengi Squad Group who were in that place immediately left the place to join other groups under the leadership of Tumenggung Ludaka.

Wignyo and Prakoso continued to race their horses as fast as they could, crossing the road leading towards the Duchy of Seloageng. Regardless of the aches and fatigue they felt, the two members of the Lowo Bengi Army kicked their respective mounts towards the Duchy of Seloageng. They both spurred their horses across dozens of wanua and village residents in the district of Gelang-ganggang without reducing their riding speed.

The riding speed of these two soldiers was indeed reliable. In just less than three times the time of cooking rice, the two of them had arrived at their destination.

Panji Tejo Laksono is receiving pisowan the retainers and officers of Seloageng soldiers at Pendopo Agung Seloageng Duchy Palace. Senopati Gardana who was delivering his report related to the readiness of the Seloageng soldiers, was immediately stopped by Panji Tejo Laksono who saw the arrival of two members of the Lowo Bengi Army.

"Say, what is the purpose of the two of you coming here?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Please forgive us if our arrival disturbs this great pisowanan, Gusti Prince Duke. But we bring important news.

The rebel forces have been moving towards Kotaraja Daha", Wignyo said while respecting the Duke of Seloageng.

Everyone was shocked to hear the news delivered by Wignyo and Prakoso. The courtiers who sat cross-legged close to each other directly kasak kusuk, wondering what the attitude of Panji Tejo Laksono next.

Mmmmmm...

"The time foretold finally came..

You two can return to your group immediately. Just tell Uncle Landung and Uncle Ludaka to keep an eye on their movements but don't try to face them head-on" the young prince said immediately.

"Good Gusti Prince.. All orders will be conveyed to Gusti Tumenggung Landung and Gusti Tumenggung Ludaka.

We beg pamit.", Prakoso immediately respect followed by Wignyo after speaking. The two turned their bodies and stepped away from this grand pendopo as soon as possible.

After the departure of two people telik this cipher, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately circulated his views to all the people in that place.

"Panjalu is facing a major challenge from state officials who want to undermine the authority of the central government. Seloageng will not stay silent to see this all.

As the Duke of Seloageng, I decided to go to the palace with the Seloageng soldiers. Administrative affairs, will be arranged by Father Patih Sindupraja along with other courtiers.

Senopati Gardana, bring all your high officers and 15 thousand soldiers to prepare for battle.5 thousand others stand guard around the City and Palace of the Duchy of Seloageng. Wingking's will be the temporary leader of the soldiers as long as you are not around. Depart now, we must not delay the departure", the order of Panji Tejo Laksono that makes Senopati Gardana immediately worship at the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran Adipati", after respecting, Senopati Gardana immediately retreated from his place and rushed towards Ksatrian Seloageng.

That same day, the soldiers of the Duchy of Seloageng moved towards the border of Kotaraja Daha. Led by Panji Tejo Laksono directly, 15 thousand of these soldiers moved quickly using horses. Senopati Gardana, Tumenggung Wirosakti who is a new officer appointed by Patih Sindupraja, Demung Suryo and several bekel soldiers accompanied the prince's journey. Of the wives, Endang Patibrata, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng were involved in this war.

Hundreds of pennants and flags of the greatness of the Duchy of Seloageng which is white with a picture of a stone archway in the middle to be a symbol of the greatness of the area in the north of the Kapulungan River also enliven their journey. Dozens of pedati transport hundreds of catties of food into the rear row of this group.

On the border between Gelang-ganggala Regency and Seloageng Duchy, a group of Bracelet soldiers led by the Prince of Panji Regent Manggala Seta, Patih Dyah Sumantri, Senopati Gringsing and Tumenggung Banyubiru welcomed their arrival with 10 thousand soldiers.

"Where did you get the news about this matter, Dhimas Manggala Seta?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono from on his horse.

"I heard from Akuwu Janti, Kangmas Prince..

We must work together to quickly crush these rebels. Otherwise, Panjalu will not peace Kangmas Prince", replied Panji Manggala Seta immediately.

"Then, we must not waste any more time Dhimas Manggala Seta.

Everyone, we are heading towards the border of Kotaraja!", shouted Panji Tejo Laksono as he raised his right hand which made all the soldiers take up their weapons with great zeal.

By the afternoon...

Outside the boundary of Kotaraja Daha, precisely on the edge of the small forest of Jatiwangi, have been waiting for their arrival the soldiers of Panjalu under the leadership of Senopati Agung Jarasanda along with Senopati Tunggul Arga.

Simultaneously, from the east Garuda Panjalu troops led by Tumenggung Sembada and Tumenggung Naratama. Thousands of soldiers who had been trained hard by Senopati Agung Jarasanda, tailed behind him.

All high-ranking officers of Panjalu soldiers, both from Kotaraja Daha, Gelang-gang Regency and Duchy of Seloageng followed in the footsteps of the supreme leader of the Panjalu warrior immediately.

"Wake up Uncle Senopati Agung.. Now is not the time to be polite" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he raised his right hand. Hearing these words, Senopati Agung Jarasanda along with all high-ranking Panjalu soldiers rose from his place of worship.

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"We've arranged a place for our soldiers.

We should immediately arrange a plan to confront these rebels" Senopati Agung Jarasanda said immediately.

"Please Uncle Senopati Agung take the lead first. I'll follow uncle's steps", replied the Panji Tejo Laksono who immediately made Senopati Agung Jarasanda bow respectfully before stepping into a large tent that had been built by the supply troops led by Demung Gumbreg.

Arriving at the building that had been arranged in such a way, they all immediately sat cross-legged on the floor of the tent that had been lined with pandan mats. All of them immediately sat in a circle regardless of the degrees and rank they had.

"Gusti Prince, what's our next move? What is the plan Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono made to deal with this situation?", this question was immediately uttered from the mouth of Senopati Agung Jarasanda after a long time people in that place just silently waiting.

"First, I want to know every point of our defense outside of Kotaraja Daha.

Try to explain what you all know" Panji Tejo Laksono said beginning a meeting of high-ranking Panjalu soldiers this time.

One by one the officers began to report everything they knew about the current situation around Kotaraja Daha. It was only Tumenggung Ludaka's turn to report the results of his work.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince..

Currently Kotaraja Daha is being surrounded from three different directions", Tumenggung Ludaka's speech immediately made everyone surprised instead of playing.

"What do you mean Uncle Ludaka? Try to explain ", said Panji Tejo Laksono in a calm tone.

"Begini Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono..

If the troops from the south are under the leadership of Mpu Gandasena, then there is another army moving from the west. Precisely from the Duchy of Anjuk Field. They moved quickly and have now reached the banks of the Kapulungan River. In addition, there is a group of people from the martial world who have gathered near the Wanua Jinjing crossing pier which is the southernmost region of the Duchy of Bojonegoro. Just now the news was sent from the telik cipher in Pakuwon Watugaluh close to the place, there were tens of thousands of soldiers with dark green jarit were preparing to cross the Kapulungan River. It is certain that they were soldiers of the Duchy of Bojonegoro", reports Tumenggung Ludaka.

This report instantly made everyone shocked instead of playing. Those who initially felt confident that they could overcome these rebels easily, immediately realized that their situation was in great difficulty.

Mmmmmm...

"Rupanya Dhimas Mapanji Jayawarsa was also involved in this issue. How dare he collude with the rebels when Kanjeng Romo Prabu Jayengrana is ill.

Listen to me all..

The situation we are facing right now is very difficult. Where are the comrades and where the opponents will be difficult to distinguish because they are our own comrades. Therefore, in order to distinguish which comrade is the opponent, I command all soldiers to wear a ribbon of red cloth on the left arm as an identification.

Next I will divide the Panjalu army into three groups that will be led by a leader. They are.", Panji Tejo Laksono directly divided the Panjalu army. Each is led by a leader who is fully responsible for his troops directly to him. His office as Mahamantri I Sirkan bestowed that power on him.

Garuda Panjalu troops under the leadership of Tumenggung Sembada and Tumenggung Naratama, as special forces, were assigned to face the martial world warriors who gathered in the southernmost Duchy of Bojonegoro.

Three other large forces, each led by Panji Tejo Laksono with 25 thousand soldiers in the south, are, Panji Manggala Seta along with the officers of the Bracelet Palace following 30 thousand soldiers faced the rebels from the west, while Senopati Agung Narapraja assisted by Senopati Tunggul Arga will be a barrier for the soldiers of the Duchy of Bojonegoro along with 30 thousand soldiers.

Completed the division of duties, the same night Panji Manggala Seta immediately led his troops to the west, while Senopati Agung Narapraja with Senopati Tunggul Arga moved towards the North.

That night, Panji Tejo Laksono instantly arranged the remaining soldiers to prepare for the standby. The various tactics were immediately set up in such a way that those who used to follow in the prince's footsteps quickly understood what they should do.

Although the dark night was cold in the area around Kotaraja Daha, but the tense atmosphere made the soldiers of Panjalu in that place can barely close their eyes.

The morning came as usual. Sunlight slowly began to appear in the eastern sky beautifully. The sky looks bright without clouds moving there until the blue color of the sky is so unsightly.

Panji Tejo Laksono had just finished eating breakfast with his wives when he arrived there was the sound of horn trumpet buffalo blown loudly.

Thhhhuuuuuuuuutttttttttthhh...

Just contact Panji Tejo Laksono immediately rose from his seat and snatched his armor hanging on the pole of the tent where his overnight. A little rushed, Endang Patibrata, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng helped her husband tie the harness. As soon as he finished, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately carried the Fire Dragon Sword on his back as he stepped out from inside the tent followed by his three wives.

Once outside the tent, high officers of Panjalu soldiers such as Tumenggung Ludaka, Tumenggung Landung, Demung Gumbreg, Senopati Gardana and Tumenggung Wirosakti were lined up neatly waiting for the arrival of the prince. Everyone immediately bowed respectfully to Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Have the rebels reached here?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince..

They have all arrived. Their number is about 30 thousand soldiers", Tumenggung Landung bowed respectfully to Panji Tejo Laksono.

Panji Tejo Laksono instantly stroked his chin before speaking,

"In that case, it's time we destroy them!!"