The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Battle of Lawor River

Senopati Agung Narapraja gasped for a moment to hear Panji Tejo Laksono. Panji Tejo Laksono was just paying attention without saying anything and Senopati Agung Narapraja paid less attention to the young prince because he was thinking hard about the strategy of war that will be used.

"Please forgive Gusti Prince, I forgot about the existence of Gusti Prince here.

Gusti Prince will be the body wyuha in charge of helping each end of the war title that we do. This task will be carried out by Garuda Panjalu troops and Lowo Bengi troops who will be directly under the orders of Gusti Prince ", said Senopati Agung Narapraja while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Well, I accept the assignment Uncle Narapraja gave me.

I just don't want to be considered a burden for participating in this war. I can take care of myself as best as Uncle can, so Uncle Narapraja take it easy ", replied Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Hamba understands Gusti Prince.

The heirloom on the back of Gusti Prince is a form of trust Gusti Prabu Jayengrana for Gusti Prince to help this war. Not all warriors can use that heirloom.

I assigned to Gusti Pangeran to lead the Garuda Panjalu and Lowo Bengi troops with Tumenggung Ludaka and Tumenggung Rajegwesi because this army was the army built by Gusti's father Prince Panji Tejo Laksono himself", said Senopati Agung Narapraja while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I understand Uncle Narapraja. Thank you for the trust that my uncle has given me", Panji Tejo Laksono replied with a deep smile.

That night, the preparations were arranged in such a way. Security is also tight to prevent any intrusion by the enemy. After the meeting, Panji Tejo Laksono returned to the tent that became his residence. Siwikarna, Jaluwesi and Luh Jingga welcomed their arrival.

"So Gusti Pangeran was assigned to lead Garuda Panjalu special forces?

Wow it is an extraordinary act of respect to lead the troops built by Gusti Prabu Jitendrakara. They are specially trained troops for all battlefields, Gusti Prince. Their lowest martial arts intelligence is the level of the head of an ordinary warrior group" Jaluwesi said upon hearing the news.

"When they were led by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana when they were Yuwaraja, they were the soldiers most feared by the begal, robbing and security intruders in the border area of Panjalu and Jenggala.

It's just that their prestige is not as good as before even though it is still a special force that is reluctant", added Siwikarna who sat cross-legged in front of the Panji Tejo Laksono.

Mmmmmm..

"Then I must not let down Kanjeng Romo Prabu's expectations. Leading the Garuda Panjalu team is the same as continuing the journey of Kanjeng Romo" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"That's Gusti Prince..

Siwikarna will be Gusti Pangeran's bodyguard on the battlefield later ", Siwikarna said while respecting the Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Jaluwesi will always be with Gusti Prince", Jaluwesi added immediately. The thick-bodied soldier smiled happily.

"Luh Jingga will also come", said Luh Jingga who entered the large tent while bringing dinner for Panji Tejo Laksono.

Seeing the arrival of Luh Jingga, Siwikarna and Jaluwesi immediately worshiped at the Panji Tejo Laksono and resigned from the presence of the young prince.

"Why do you bother to deliver food here? Wasn't there a supply soldier in charge of providing food for the officers?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Gusti Prince is my master, so I am responsible for serving all Gusti Prince's needs. I was also worried that there was a traitor trying to put poison in the Prince's Gusti food, so I cooked for the Prince myself.

Please Gusti Prince assess the cuisine I made. If there is less, please tell where there is a lack of ", replied Luh Jingga while sitting in front of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Hearing those words, Panji Tejo Laksono smiled meaningfully.

Luh Jingga who saw it immediately raised a question to the young prince.

"Why does Gusti Prince smile that way? Is there something wrong with my talk?"

"Ah no, just a little wonder..

You used to underestimate me so much with your martial arts skills. But why are you so concerned with me now? Did something change your heart?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"That kind of thing doesn't need to be asked.

Gusti Prince why not be very sensitive to the feelings of women?", Luh Jingga red hue his face.

"Hehehehe.. Not insensitive Luh...

It's just that a guy like me can't use feelings freely. There are rules that apply to my life, not as free as ordinary people in general. Even for the affairs of a life companion, a prince had to follow the rules.

Are you still able to serve me while you know that I cannot make my own choice of heart?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono as he shifted the plate containing the food that Luh Jingga brought.

"Of course I don't mind. For an ordinary folk like me, getting the attention of a Panjalu prince was a great honor..

I don't mind if having to share my heart with another woman who is equal to Gusti Prince from Gusti Prince can be fair to us", Luh Jingga did not dare to raise his head. He dared to talk about his feelings but did not dare to look at Panji Tejo Laksono's eyes.

The young prince smiled as he continued to feed food into his mouth.

Because long time no answer, Luh Jingga looked up at Panji Tejo Laksono who was still busy eating with a smile knot. Seeing that, Luh Orange was upset not playing.

"Oh so apparently..

So Gusti Prince deliberately sniffed the information from my own mouth to reveal my heart, huh? Huh basic has no feelings", scold Luh Jingga.

Panji Tejo Laksono downed the water after his meal.

"Taste you good too. It is quite appropriate to be a wife", praise Panji Tejo Laksono while wiping the remaining drinking water at the corner of his lips.

Hearing the praise from Panji Tejo Laksono, Luh Jingga who was originally pouting in annoyance immediately smiled widely.

'From the stomach up to the liver. In vain I used to learn to cook on my biyung', Inner Luh Jingga.

****

Meanwhile, at the camp of the Blambangan soldiers, Prabu Menak Luhur seemed to be frowning hearing reports from high-ranking officers of his subordinates.

"Rakadayun, please,

The thick-bodied man with a thick mustache across his face appeared to let out a long sigh before speaking.

"Mohon ampun Gusti Prabu..

We do not know this area well then the only way is to hear the talk of Tumenggung Sudamantra from Jenggala. Although the Panjalu troops may be fewer than us, but they are very concerned about the environment that will become a battlefield" Senopati Rakadayun said immediately.

"Then what do you think, Tumenggung Sudamantra?

I do not want my arrival far from Blambangan will end up in the hands of the Panjalu soldiers easily. My grudge to Jayengrana must be paid" said Prabu Menak Luhur as he stared intently at Tumenggung Sudamantra.

"For that matter, Gusti Prabu Menak Luhur need not worry. We win an amount, can also easily******Panjalu team.

The Jenggala army also had a grudge against Prabu Jayengrana. They once ransacked Kotaraja Kahuripan's defenses and killed our lord Gusti Prabu Mapanji Garasakan.

What we need to be aware of from them is the impromptu attacks they might have made. But looking at the narrowness of the battle space, they would not be able to do that. So we rely enough on the number of soldiers to defeat them", Tumenggung Sudamantra clasped his fingers tightly indicating that he was so confident in the strength of the Blambangan soldiers that almost half of them contained the people of Jenggala Kingdom.

"Haha..

Good then. I want to use the wyuha Garuda Nglayang to conquer them. I myself will be the head of the Garuda while Senopati Rakadayun will be the right wing, while the Jenggala army will be the left wing.

What do you think?", Prabu Menak Luhur looked towards Senopati Rakadayun and Tumenggung Sudamantra who were the leaders of his troops.

"Hamba agrees with Gusti Prabu Menak Luhur. Tumenggung Tambakwungkal will be a servant escort on the left wing with the Jenggala Gusti Prabu people ", Tumenggung Sudamantra immediately respect Prabu Menak Luhur.

"Girinata's mums will help the servant on Gusti Prabu's right wing..

Demung Jajagu will escort Gusti Prabu in the middle. It was a difficult combination penetrated by the soldiers of Panjalu", said Senopati Rakadayun immediately.

"Haha...

Very good. If we manage to defeat them, we will directly hit the defenses of Katang-katang Palace to take Jayengrana's life.

That bastard must die in my hands" said Prabu Menak Luhur as he clenched his hands tightly.

That night they continued to devise plans to confront the Panjalu soldiers. As the night grew late, they finally dispersed after meeting point.

Morning before arriving at the border area between Panjalu and Jenggala. Although the cold weather mixed with fog that enveloped the area located at the foot of Mount Kawi was bone-chilling, but a busy atmosphere was seen in the camp of the Panjalu soldiers.

Panji Tejo Laksono was dressing up like a knight ready to go to the battlefield. The sumping of her golden fern tendrils is seen chime with a headband with her princely crown. Luh Jingga, who helped the young prince dress up, is seen tying the prince's armband.

After dressing up neatly, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately tied the rope that tied the scabbard of Fire Dragon Sword to the front of his chest. Finished dressing up, she immediately came out from inside the large tent that became her residence followed by Luh Jingga who had already carried her waist sword. Siwikarna and Jaluwesi who had prepared from earlier, directly led the young prince's horse to the front of the big tent as soon as Panji Tejo Laksono came out from there. The banner of Tejo Laksono immediately jumped on the back of his horse followed by Jaluwesi, Siwikarna and Luh Jingga. The four of them immediately run their horses towards the members of the Garuda Panjalu and Lowo Bengi troops who were waiting for their arrival.

Almost 25 thousand Panjalu soldiers prepare to go to war. Hundreds of pennant bulbs and flags were seen filling the field that became the campground of the Panjalu soldiers. There are at least six colors that are striking attention. Sky blue flag embroidered with a picture of a bird of the Garuda Panjalu special forces, red flag with Candrakapala embroidered by the soldiers of Panjalu, green flag belonging to the Duchy of Seloageng, yellow flag embroidered a picture of a lion belonging to the Duchy of Singhapura, a black flag embroidered with a star image belonging to the Lowo Bengi Army, and a light green flag of the Karang Anom Duchy relief force who had just arrived that morning.

Senopati Agung Narapraja turned towards Panji Tejo Laksono who was riding near him. The stocky man smiled broadly as Panji Tejo Laksono lined up his horse on his left side.

After making sure all the high-ranking officers had prepared, Senopati Agung Narapraja turned his head towards the trumpeting warrior. The supreme leader of the Panjalu warrior immediately raised his right hand.

Thhhhuuuuuuutttth....!!!!

A loud sound was heard from the horn of the buffalo horn in the inflatable.

Dhuunk!

Whoopwmgh!!

The war drums were loudly crushed. Tens of thousands of soldiers moved towards the banks of the Lawor River. This wave of troops looks like a flood that is ready to sweep anything that is passed. From the east side tens of thousands of soldiers carrying dark green flags with pictures of two crossed gold mace appear to also move towards the Lawor River which looks murky water.

Senopati Agung Narapraja immediately raised his right hand and the bull horn trumpeter soldier immediately sounded the marker immediately.

Thhhhuuuuuutttth!!

Senopati Agung Narapraja immediately spurred his horse down a path downhill from the top of the banks of the Lawor River followed by Senopati Jarasanda who carried a white flag.

After passing through a narrow meadow on the banks of the Lawor River, they crossed the watery Lawor River after a horse's nod. When they got to the river, they stopped.

Seeing that, Prabu Menak Luhur and Senopati Rakadayun also kicked his horse towards Senopati Agung Narapraja and Senopati Jarasanda. As soon as Prabu Menak Luhur arrived before them, Senopati Agung Narapraja stared intently at Prabu Menak Luhur while speaking loudly.

"I'm sorry if it's not polite. You are not allowed to enter the territory of the Kingdom of Panjalu for any reason. Please return to where you came from", said Senopati Agung Narapraja soon.

Phhuuiiiiii...

"Only a Jayengrana henchman would dare to throw me out? You still don't deserve it..

Tell your king to come here so that I beheaded him after that I will not disturb the tranquility of the Kingdom of Panjalu", Prabu Menak Luhur sharply dived towards Senopati Agung Narapraja and Senopati Jarasanda.

"Youyou...."

Not yet had Senopati Jarasanda continue his speech, Senopati Agung Narapraja immediately raised his right hand to stop the words of his brother-in-law Mapatih Warigalit.

"Then there's no way out for this. Please pass us if you are able, Prabu Menak Luhur ", said Senopati Agung Narapraja soon.

"I'll blow your head with my Yellow Wesi Bada when we meet on this battlefield", after saying so Prabu Menak Luhur immediately pulled the reins of his horse and returned to his troops and Senopati Rakadayun. Senopati Agung Narapraja and Senopati Jarasanda also returned to their troops.

Once in his army, Prabu Menak Luhur immediately raised his right hand. The soldiers immediately sounded the war drums. When Prabu Menak Luhur lowered his hand, the sound of their drums stopped.

"O my mighty warriors, today we destroy the Panjalu army quickly before I behead Jayengrana. Don't leave one of them. Crush them until it runs out" said Prabu Menak Luhur loudly. Cheers rang out from the soldiers of Blambangan. As soon as Prabu Menak Luhur raised his right hand, that low boisterous voice stopped. Prabu Menak Luhur immediately shouted out loudly while swinging his right hand forward.

"Attack them!!!!!"