The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Passage

"Good Tejo Laksono..

Tomorrow prepare to follow the Commander-in-Chief of Narapraja. As an old officer, he was a reliable person to deal with any situation. Learn from him the science of war, do not let him disappoint" said Panji Watugunung soon.

"Sendiko dawuh Kanjeng Romo", Panji Tejo Laksono immediately bowed respectfully after sheathing the Fire Dragon Sword back.

"We'd better get home..

Prepare yourself tomorrow for good, my son. Remember to keep upholding the dharma values of your knights as Panjalu soldiers" said Panji Watugunung with a faint smile. Using Ajian Halimun, the two of them immediately disappeared from sight and reappeared inside the castle of Panji Tejo Laksono in Keputran Kadiri.

The night is getting late. The atmosphere of the cold and dark night increasingly makes the atmosphere feel so quiet. The residents of Katang-katang Palace have fallen asleep in the cradle of their own beautiful dreams.

The morning soon replaced the night that ruled the earth. The bright morning sunlight broke through between the black clouds hanging in the sky. Bird chirps and birds chirping perknee unpretentious in the branches of trees that grow in the sari park near Keputran Daha.

The banner of Tejo Laksono wriggled from his sleep. Last night he did not meditate anymore because his body was tired after expending a lot of energy to master the Fire Dragon Sword. Slowly the young prince opened his eyes and immediately turned his head towards the sunlight that barged in through the slit of his bedroom window.

The young prince hurriedly got up and walked out of the bedroom room. When opening the door of the room, it looks Luh Jingga already sitting on the porch of his residence.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately approached her.

"Tumben was here in the morning. Usually you're a little late, Luh Jingga.

Anything you want to talk about?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"I am your servant, Gusti Prince. So I should have come to prepare all your needs", replied Luh Jingga calmly as she lowered her head.

"Hey you don't have to talk like that. Be like yesterday, don't be that subtle, I don't like it..

Please prepare a few pieces of change of clothes in preparation for going to the battlefield. I want to take a shower first" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he turned towards the bathroom.

"Wait for Gusti Prince..

You want to go to the battlefield? Then I'll come with you" Luh Jingga said as she stood up from her seat.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned his body and looked at the beautiful face of Luh Jingga.

"The battlefield is not the place for the road, Orange.

You don't think we're there for fun. At any moment we can lose our lives, as well as our friends and friends. Are you ready for all that?", Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"I am your servant, my life dies with you, Gusti Prince.

I won't trouble you either, Gusti Prince. I can take care of myself", replied Luh Jingga with complete confidence.

Mmmmmm..

"It's up to you then. If anything happens, I won't take responsibility for what happened", Panji Tejo Laksono immediately stepped towards the bath while Luh Jingga cheered in excitement as Panji Tejo Laksono allowed her to come along. He immediately rushed towards the guest hall of honor to prepare his luggage before leaving with Panji Tejo Laksono.

That morning after dressing up like a noble, Panji Tejo Laksono came out of his bedroom. The Fire Dragon Sword was slung on his back.

Looking at the makeup of Panji Tejo Laksono that looks different than usual, Luh Jingga looks gawking. The banner of Tejo Laksono looks dashing and dignified with his golden shoulder bracelet, as well as a silk sash that runs across his left shoulder. A small crown as a sign that he was the son of Maharaja Panjalu was also pinned on his head. A keris is also tucked in his waist. Her dense hair beautifully sebahu further adds to the impression of good looks of the young prince when blown by the breeze.

Siwikarna and Jaluwesi who had been waiting for the prince also could not help but praise the prowess and good looks of the young prince.

"Ckckckckckl..

Bendoro we are handsome huh Lu.. With a beautiful look like that, surely all women will be crazy about her" said Siwikarna while rubbing her nose.

"You're right, Karna..

Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono was as handsome as Gusti Prabu Jayengrana when young. Let's see the beautiful girl until she almost drooled to look at the handsome face of Gusti Prince", Jaluwesi pointed towards Luh Jingga who was still stunned to see the good looks of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Well, it's natural for Lu..

There was at least one more beautiful girl who was flirting with Gusti Prince in the guest hall of honor. He said he still counted the family with Gusti Ratu, but it was also not an obstacle for them in control", Siwikarna said with a big smile.

Mmmmmmmm..

There was a loud deheman from the Panji Tejo Laksono and it was enough to resuscitate Jaluwesi, Siwikarna and Luh Jingga.

"Others you waiting for? Let's go", Panji Tejo Laksono ordered as he stepped out of his castle. Jaluwesi, Siwikarna and Luh Jingga immediately followed the steps of the prince.

In Kotaraja Kadiri square, thousands of Panjalu soldiers have lined up neatly under the direction of their leaders. There are at least 10 thousand fully armed soldiers are lined up neatly there. With hundreds of war pennants and drum blows they prepared to wait for orders.

Of the 10 thousand soldiers, they were divided into several groups.2 thousand archer soldiers, 4 thousand soldiers on foot, 3 thousand horsemen and 1000 equipment soldiers were ready to leave.

Senopati Agung Narapraja assisted Senopati Jarasanda who led them in helping Tumenggung Landung and Demung Gumbreg. While Tumenggung Ludaka had left early to see the movement of the enemy along with 500 members of his Lowo Bengi troops, in collaboration with Garuda Panjalu Forces which numbered 2500 soldiers led by Tumenggung Rajegwesi.

The arrival of Panji Tejo Laksono and his three followers instantly made everyone speechless.

"Let's Uncle Narapraja, please lead them to leave" Panji Tejo Laksono said politely.

"We wait for Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, Nakmas Prince..

He is authorized to lead the troops while still in Kotaraja Kadiri", replied Commander-in-Chief Narapraja with a faint smile.

Shortly thereafter, Prabu Jayengrana came with Dewi Anggarawati, Ayu Galuh, Ratna Pitaloka and Sekar Mayang. Some palace officials also accompanied the steps of the King of Panjalu. Once in front of the soldiers, Prabu Jayengrana immediately stared at the thousands of soldiers who were there.

Dhhhiiiieeeeenggggg!!!

There was a loud sound of bende in the tabuh before the Watugunung Panji spoke.

"Today you will all set out for the battlefield. Not necessarily all of them can return safely but I am sure that your devotion to the Kingdom of Panjalu will be recorded in the golden ink of the history of our children and grandchildren as heroes who maintain the authority of the Kingdom of Panjalu the soldiers of Blambangan.

Fight and bring home the victory for the Kingdom of Panjalu!", said Prabu Jayengrana who immediately greeted the cries of the soldiers of Panjalu.

"Life Gusti Prabu Jayengrana!"

"Life the Kingdom of Panjalu!"

"Live Gusti Prabu Jayengrana!!"

"Life the Kingdom of Panjalu!!"

Cheers raced to accompany the departure of the Panjalu soldiers. Senopati Agung Narapraja and Panji Tejo Laksono and the army leaders immediately worshiped at the Watugunung Panji before leaving. The Maharaja of Panjalu raised his right hand a sign that he was blessing them.

Thhhhhuuuuuutttth!!!

After the buffalo horn rang, the Panjalu troops moved to leave Alun alun Kotaraja Kadiri. The residents of Kotaraja Kadiri stood by the road watching the movement of Panjalu soldiers.

"Supervisor, man,

Your son really looks like Kangmas Prabu when he was young, right? Really handsome and handsome", said Ratna Pitaloka who accompanied Dewi Anggarawati and Panji Watugunung stood to release the departure of Panjalu troops.

"Yes Anggarawati..

You are very lucky to have a son like him", said Sekar Mayang with a smile.

"He's not just my son Kangmbok Mayang, Kangmbok Pitaloka..

But he's also your son. The eldest son of all Kangmas Prabu wives", replied Dewi Anggarawati while hugging the left arm of Panji Watugunung who was still standing staring towards the departure of Panjalu troops.

Panjalu's forces continued to move eastward.

By dusk they reached the border of Pakuwon Lawor which is the easternmost region of the Duchy of Seloageng which is also the border region with Jenggala.

There troops from the Duchy of Seloageng and Singhapura have set up hundreds of tents they camped.

Senopati Duchy of Seloageng, Gardana and Senopati Duchy of Singhapura, Kandasambu welcomed the arrival of the Panjalu troops with great respect.

"Welcome to the camp of the soldiers, Gusti Panglima Agung Narapraja" said Senopati Gardana quickly.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Senopati Gardana.

But you should also say hello to Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono who participated in this war", replied Senopati Agung Narapraja while looking to his right side. Senopati Gardana and Senopati Kandasambu looked at each other for a moment before they immediately knelt before the Banner of Tejo Laksono and worshipped the young prince.

"Please forgive us Gusti Prince.

We who are stupid can not recognize Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono well", said Senopati Gardana quickly.

"Here you are, it is only natural that you do not recognize me because you first met me.

The leader of the Panjalu Army is Uncle Senopati Agung Narapraja, so during this war he will lead the army, not me.

One mountain can only have one lion, one forest can only have one tiger and one team can only be controlled by one leader. Catch that.

Now stand like a knight" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prince", Senopati Gardana and Senopati Kandasambu immediately rose from the place of his kneeling. They both smiled faintly at Panji Tejo Laksono's words.

That afternoon, the Panjalu troops added dozens of large tents for their soldiers. Demung Gumbreg who takes care of the supplies of the soldiers swiftly arrange his people to prepare all the needs of the soldiers.

Aided by Weleng and Gubarja, two of his loyal subordinates Demung Gumbreg who trained in the equipment quickly completed the task.

In the west of the Lawor River has now collected no less than 20 thousand soldiers.

By nightfall, all high-ranking Panjalu soldiers gathered in a large tent that became the center of the movement of Panjalu Kingdom soldiers.

"We will use wyuha (title of war) what do you think?

Most of our troops are walking troops, and the battlefield is this Lawor river", asked Senopati Agung Narapraja as she looked towards the officers present at the place.

"How about we use wyuha Garuda Nglayang, Gusti Senopati Agung.

Many of the soldiers who walk on foot can be the wings of a garuda that can shake the enemy" said Senopati Gardana soon.

"But this battlefield is too narrow, Senopati Gardana. It is difficult to build the title of Garuda Nglayang war if the place is like this", said Senopati Kandasambu pointed to the place of battle depicted in a goat skin scroll.

Mmmmmm..

"It would be difficult to build a war title if the place was like this.

Senopati Jarasanda's,

"Do you have a suggestion?", Senopati Agung Narapraja turned towards Senopati Jarasanda who looked like he was thinking about something.

"Gusti Senopati Agung,

Seeing the narrow space that is here, I am reminded of the war title that was used by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana when defeating the Jenggala soldiers on the edge of Kali Aksa first.

In the past by relying on the strength of Panjalu soldiers who were only half the number of Jenggala troops, Gusti Prabu Jayengrana managed to destroy Jenggala's army with good tactics.

Does Gusti Senopati Agung remember that?", the speech Senopati Jarasanda immediately made Senopati Agung Narapraja mangut-mangut understand.

"You're right Senopati Jarasanda..

We just need to change the strategy of the war a little but the basics are still the same. In addition to arranging troops, we also need news about the estimated number of Blambangan soldiers who moved here.

Ludaka Tumenggung, Germany,

Has there been any word from your Lowo Bengi Army?", this time Senopati Narapraja turned towards Tumenggung Ludaka. The thick-bodied man with a whisker that began to whiten was waiting for a report from the leader of the army to telik cipher.

"Please forgive Gusti Senopati the Great,

Initial reports put the number of people moving from Blambangan about 15 thousand soldiers. But a day ago, according to a telik cipher report, their number had doubled. There is suspicion that the Kahuripan Palace is silent to provide assistance to them", Report Tumenggung Ludaka while respecting Senopati Agung Narapraja.

Mmmmmm..

"They're always trying to make trouble with us. Although their king has changed but Jenggala will forever make way to become an enemy for Panjalu.

Then tomorrow morning we start arranging the parts to deal with them. We just use Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's way to deal with the Blambangan people.

We use wyuha Vajra. Archer troops led by Tumenggung Landung will prepare around the river cliffs at two points north and south. Once they enter the shooting range of the arrows, immediately release the attack.

We'll move in three ends of the vajra. Senopati Gardana will lead the southern end of the vajra. Senopati Jarasanda in the middle and Senopati Kandasambu will move at the North end. I became the base of the vajra with Panjalu troops on foot", said Senopati Agung Narapraja who made everyone nod in understanding.

Panji Tejo Laksono who had just noticed the preparation, immediately spoke up.

"What part do I deserve, Uncle?"