The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Thieves

'That means Gayatri has seen everything dong? Haduh because of fainting I had to change clothes in favor of her', Inner Panji Tejo Laksono.

Although a little embarrassed, the eldest son of Prabu Jayengrana immediately jumped down from his bed and rushed out of the room.

While heading towards the bathroom, he passed by Palupi who was helping the cantrik Mpu Hanggawira prepare food.

"Eh Kakang Taji is awake..

I guess I still passed out in my room so I didn't dare to interrupt. Last night I, Kangmbok Luh Jingga and your friend took turns to stand guard Kakang.

Oh yes, does anyone still hurt?", Palupi directly massaged the left arm of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm okay Palupi. Thanks for your attention last night.

I'm sorry to go back for a while" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he stepped towards the bathroom behind the residence of Mpu Hanggawira.

Cantrik Mpu Hanggawira immediately approached Palupi who continued to stare towards the back of Panji Tejo Laksono who then disappeared behind the back door.

"What a handsome guy, Palupi..

I've never seen such a handsome man in this place. It must be lucky that the girl who can be his wife" said the cantrik who came to look at Panji Tejo Laksono. Gayatri immediately sewot heard his words.

"You don't dream that you can get close to Kakang Taji..

If you can rival me or Kangmbok Luh Jingga, maybe even Kakang Taji's traveling companion, then you can think to get his attention" said Palupi Ketus.

"Loh kog his rivals a lot?", asked the cantrik who is usually called Cikrak it immediately.

"Why not?

He is handsome, the son of a Tumenggung, sakti mandraguna again. Which woman would not be crazy about him? I certainly can not get it let alone you, Cikrak.", said Palupi as he stepped into the firewood luweng to check the breakfast of the residents of the residence of Mpu Hanggawira.

"Yes too..

Ah fate fate to be an ugly woman. Some have a crush, it's just the gardener. True true apes my life", complained the cantrik while returning to continue his work.

That morning, the residents of Mpu Hanggawira's house gathered together in the foyer for breakfast. Luh Jingga who is not a member of the residence of Mpu Hanggawira was also present to enjoy the treats uwi legi and suweg steamed and then sprinkled young coconut with a mixture of salt. Their breakfast tasted more delicious with the addition of ginger wedang that can warm the body.

"Uncle Mpu Hanggawira,

After this I beg you to go back to Kadiri. There's important business I need to finish. I am very grateful for my uncle's help during my time here" Panji Tejo Laksono said after they enjoyed the morning meal.

"Why is it so rushed Kakang?

Can't you just stay here for two more days?", asked Luh Jingga in a sad tone.

"Sorry Luh Jingga..

This is an important thing that can not be delayed anymore. If someday I have a chance, I will definitely come here again" Panji Tejo Laksono replied immediately.

"If it's your decision, Uncle can only pray that you survive to the destination.

Hopefully in the future we are still paired and can meet again" said Mpu Hanggawira with a thin smile.

"Thank you very much Uncle..

Then I will prepare myself before leaving for Kadiri", after saying so Panji Tejo Laksono immediately stood up from his seat and walked towards his bedroom. A big smile full of victory was on Gayatri's lips. The beautiful girl immediately followed the young prince's steps to get ready.

Luh Jingga immediately ran away from the house of Mpu Hanggawira with tears expanding on her beautiful face.

After quite a long time preparing his luggage, Panji Tejo Laksono came out of the room where Gayatri had been waiting.

After saying goodbye to Mpu Hanggawira and Palupi, Panji Tejo Laksono jumped on his horse followed by Gayatri. They immediately rushed the horse down the slope of Penampihan Hill.

Once entering the territory of the women at the foot of Penampihan Hill, immediately drive the horse to the east. Outside the perimeter of the wanua, Panji Tejo Laksono pulled the reins of his horse.

"What's the Taji? Why do we stop here?", asked Gayatri who also stopped his horse's footsteps.

Not answering Gayatri's question, Panji Tejo Laksono actually turned to the lush trees that grow in the boundary of the poultice.

"I know you've been following me since. Come outside!"

From behind the trees, Luh Jingga came out carrying a bundle of cloth and a sword. The beautiful girl walked over to the Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri.

'Fucking assholes!

He would definitely be a bully of my relationship with Kakang Taji', Gayatri grumbled inwardly.

"Would you follow me?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"I-I want to see the crowd of Kotaraja Kadiri. I'm tired of living in Padepokan. Please let me come with you", Luh Jingga quickly asked. His eyes were full of hope.

Mmmmmm..

There was the sound of a long sigh from the mouth of Panji Tejo Laksono. Seeing that Panji Tejo Laksono did not immediately reply, Luh Jingga immediately said quickly.

"I promise I won't trouble you. I will also prepare all your needs. I will be your servant as long as you take me", pleaded Luh Jingga in a clear tone.

"Taji, we should not.", Gayatri immediately stopped talking when Panji Tejo Laksono raised his right hand.

"All right, you can come along.."

Hearing those words the pretty face of Luh Jingga instantly sumringah, while Gayatri pouted holding back the feeling of resentment.

"Gayatri,

You rode with me before I bought a horse for Luh Jingga. Let Luh Jingga wear your horse", change the face of Gayatri who beamed to hear the words of Panji Tejo Laksono. The beautiful woman immediately jumped down from her horse and quickly jumped behind the Panji Tejo Laksono. Immediately he embraced Panji Tejo Laksono's waist while sticking his tongue towards Luh Jingga.

Luh Jingga bent her face and immediately jumped on top of Gayatri's horse. The three of them immediately drove their horses towards the east.

The dust of the streets flew with the footsteps of their horses.

After reaching the town of Pakuwon Tanjung Anom and buying a horse for Luh Jingga, the three of them continued their journey eastward. Right at noon they had arrived at the boundary of the Duchy of Anjuk Padang.

Resting for a while to feed their horses, also filling the rumbling stomach, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri and Luh Jingga then turn towards the south.

Menjelang senja, mereka telah sampai di wilayah Pakuwon Berbek yang merupakan wilayah paling selatan dari Kadipaten Anjuk Ladang.

Because it was soon dark, Panji Tejo Laksono decided to spend the night in Wanua Sono. There is no place to stay except at Lurah Wanua Sono's house in Ki Sanjiwana.

A stocky man with a thick mustache looked at the three of them suspiciously. After making sure the three guests were good people, Ki Sanjiwana immediately invited them to sit down.

"I'm sorry if I acted disrespectfully, young swordsman..

Lately in the southern region of Pakuwon Berbek, frequent theft events occur. I as Lurah must be aware of anyone who passes in the Wanua Sono region. So I hope you understand" Ki Sanjiwana said as he placed his butt in a chair near the three of them.

"Are there no actions of Ki, from the warrior Pakuwon Berbek for example?", asked Gayatri immediately.

"Pakuwon Berbek's palace has moved but there has been no result. Every night they patrol every woman in Berbek region, but this thief seemed to know which area escaped the attention of the soldiers Pakuwon Berbek", ki Lurah Sanjiwana said with a heavy sigh.

"You guys rest.. My waiter will prepare a place for the night.

Today I will be with the jagabhaya to patrol around the residential area", Ki Sanjiwana said as he moved from his seat.

"I'm coming with Ki..

Let my two friends rest here" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he moved from his seat. Ki Sanjiwana smiled faintly at the willingness of Panji Tejo Laksono to help his patrol around the village. The two of them immediately stepped out from inside Ki Sanjiwana's house, leaving Luh Jingga and Gayatri to rest.

The atmosphere at night in Wanua Sono is really lonely. Although the moonlight that is half more hanging in the sky can not illuminate the whole nature because it is blocked by the cloud that is marching in space, but the light that passes through the gap of the cloud gap is still able to provide sufficient illumination.

The night patrol continued to move around the village while occasionally ringing a kentongan.

Suddenly...

"Toollloooooonnnggggm...

There's a burglar coming into my house!!"

Loud screams were heard from one of the residents' houses in front of the steps of the patrolmen. Panji Tejo Laksono, Ki Sanjiwana, jagabhaya and some of the patrons immediately ran towards the source of the sound.

A middle-aged man was seen shouting loudly in front of his house. Ki Sanjiwana immediately approached her.

"There's a thief who took all my possessions, Ki Lurah..

Everything is Ki. Please Ki Lurah", said the middle-aged man who belongs to the rich in Wanua Sono.

"Calm down, Ki.. Now tell me where the thief went? Quickly say ", asked Ki Sanjiwana immediately.

"Kesana Ki's.. He ran in that direction", replied the middle-aged man while pointing south.

Hearing those words, the patrol party immediately rushed after. The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly used his Windswept Ajian, and darted rapidly towards the direction the middle-aged man was pointing at. The young prince immediately bounces high into the air and lands on a tall coconut tree to look around him.

A shadow can be seen drowning in the darkness of the night on the road that connects the Wanua Sono region and the neighboring wanua.

The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly shot out like lightning chasing after the shadow. In 2 breaths, the black shadow that was carrying a bundle of cloth was overtaken.

The banner of Tejo Laksono quickly slammed his right hand towards the thief.

Whuusssh..

A cold wind swirled towards the thief. Sensing a life-threatening chill, the thief immediately rolled to the ground dodging the attack of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Who are you? Why interfere in my business?", asked the thief after standing up. The distance between them was about 3 spears, yet Panji Tejo Laksono immediately knew that it was the voice of a young man.

"Give back the treasure you took. Otherwise you won't let me go", Panji Tejo Laksono replied quickly.

"I've been hard-earned to take it, why am I returning it?

Move aside don't block my way" said the thief loudly.

After saying so, the thief immediately shook his hand.3 small knife-shaped secret weapons shot towards the Panji Tejo Laksono.

Shrrriinngg! Shrrriinngg!

Shrieg!!

The banner of Tejo Laksono that saw the reflection of moonlight created when the secret weapon was thrown quickly hit his right palm.

Whhuuummm..

Bllaaaaaarrr!!

The little blade exploded and shattered apart in the air. Seeing his opponent's martial ability, the thief was surprised instead of playing until he took a step back.

'He's a high-scientist. I'd better escape from this place', the inner thief while again throwing his two secret weapons towards Panji Tejo Laksono. After throwing the little knife, the thief immediately darted away about to escape.

Shrrriinngg! shrrriinngg!

Panji Tejo Laksono who saw the suspicious gelagat, immediately darted quickly to avoid the attack of the thief then blocked the pace of his movement.

The thief who was surprised to see the sudden appearance of the Panji Tejo Laksono, immediately smashed his right palm. But Panji Tejo Laksono changed his body movements and quickly took a few points off the thief's pulse.

Thukk!!

Instantly, the thief's body becomes stiff and unable to move. Panji Tejo Laksono smiled curtly looking towards his opponent.

"Sat!

Let go of your totokan. Let's fight some more bastards. Basic sneaky! I'll kill you fucking! ", an angry swearing slid out of the mouth of the thief who was motionless.

Without saying much Panji Tejo Laksono immediately took off his headband then he stuffed his mouth.

"Basic chatty!"

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately shouldered the stiff thief's body, then darted quickly towards Lurah Wanua Sono's house, Ki Sanjiwana.

After a long time moving, finally Panji Tejo Laksono arrived at the house of Ki Lurah Sanjiwana. Several people were seen clustered in front of the house. They are jagabhaya wanua. Seeing the arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono, they immediately approached. The banner of Tejo Laksono directly threw the thief's body at them.

"He was his thief. Try to open the face cover so that we know who he is" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately. The Jababhaya immediately snatched away the face-covering cloth that covered part of the thief's face. Ki Sanjiwana and the Wanua Sono people were surprised instead of playing to see who the person behind the face cover.

"Raden Bagaskara's? Why did Raden Bagaskara become his thief?", Ki Sanjiwana did not believe what his eyes saw.

"Who is he? You guys seem to know him very well", asked Panji Tejo Laksono in astonishment. Ki Sanjiwana sighed heavily before speaking.

"He's Akuwu Bebek's son"