The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
The Prince of Kadiri

"The longer you fuss over your mind, Gayatri..

Now you sleep there with Luh Jingga. You have to get along well in sharing a room. If it gets noisy, everything comes out of this place" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he passed towards his bedroom.

Gayatri and Luh Jingga looked at each other for a moment. For a moment they were silent in each other's minds.

"Alright, it's time to go to bed..

Come Gusti Putri, we rest", invite Luh Jingga who immediately stepped foot into his bedroom. Gayatri let out a long sigh before following Luh Jingga's steps towards the bedroom.

That night heavy rain flushed the Kotaraja Kadiri region with a rush. A flash of lightning struck and the sound of thunder rumbling made the atmosphere turn cold and gripping.

Thok thookk...

The sound of knocking on the bedroom door made Panji Tejo Laksono who had closed his eyes immediately awake. Immediately she got out of her bed and headed towards the door of the room.

Krrriiiieeeeeeeeetttthhh!!

When the bedroom door opened, the beautiful faces of Gayatri and Luh Jingga were raised there. Panji Tejo Laksono immediately looked in wonder at the two of them.

"What else did you guys wake me up in the middle of the night like this?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono while yawning widely.

"I-it's Gusti Prince, the roof is leaking so the bed is wet", replied Luh Jingga with a slightly frightened tone to the anger of Panji Tejo Laksono.

Mmmmmm...

"It looks like this place needs repairs to be expanded as well. You just sleep in my room" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he turned towards his bed.

The young prince immediately climbed on top of his bed while confirming the sleeping blanket.

Gayatri and Luh Jingga rushed into the bedroom and closed the door. After that they looked at each other for a moment before they opened their voices.

"Where should we sleep Gusti Prince?", asked Gayatri quickly.

"Yes here.. If you mind sleeping in bed with me, you can sleep on the bedroom floor. There is a pandan leaf mat that you can make a base" replied Panji Tejo Laksono who was already sleepy.

Hearing that answer, Luh Jingga and Gayatri immediately looked at each other for a moment. Slowly the two beautiful girls approached the bed from different directions. Gayatri from the right and Luh Jingga from the left. Then the two beautiful girls fell silent as they sat on the edge of the bed with their own thoughts.

'Do I deserve to sleep in bed with Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono? What if he's like? Well how is this?', inner Luh Jingga while playing the end of her shawl.

'Duh Gusti Prince Panji, I'm actually happy to be in bed with you but we don't have an official bond yet? How'this? Sleeping naked or not?', millions of thoughts flashed through Gayatri's head.

After a long time of pondering and trying to make a decision, the two beautiful girls immediately turned their heads towards Panji Tejo Laksono to ask. But Panji Tejo Laksono was already asleep in his sleep.

Without a second thought, Luh Jingga immediately went up to the bed and lined up her beautiful body beside Panji Tejo Laksono. He quickly closed his eyes next to Panji Tejo Laksono.

Seeing the actions of Luh Jingga who bravely slept next to the Panji Tejo Laksono, Gayatri did not want to lose. With a little haste he immediately positioned himself beside the body of Panji Tejo Laksono while arranging the sleeping blanket of the young prince.

Heavy rain continued to wet the earth in the evening until the morning before arriving.

The weather was not so friendly that morning. Drizzle still down wetting Katang-katang Palace area. The sun has not yet appeared in the eastern sky until the temperature of the air feels bone-chilling cold.

Siwikarna and Jaluwesi are still asleep in the porch of the residence of Panji Tejo Laksono. Last night they were late to come home for partying at the palace until they returned to the Princess Kadiri drunk on wine and wine.

Dewi Anggarawati and three palace ladies came to bring some food for Panji Tejo Laksono. There are two trays that contain snacks and food.

Seeing Jaluwesi and Siwikarna who were still asleep, Dewi Anggarawati immediately cleared his throat loudly.

Ummm! ahem!!

Hearing that voice, Siwikarna woke up from her sleep. As soon as he saw Dewi Anggarawati already standing on the porch of the Panji Tejo Laksono residence, Siwikarna immediately kicked Jaluwesi's feet that were still snoring. Instantly Jaluwesi awoke from his sleep. They both immediately worshiped the First Queen of Panjalu.

"Worship of Gusti Queen's servant..

What made Gusti Ratu come to Keputran Kadiri so early?", said Jaluwesi with respect.

"Where is your lord? Why has not seen the trunk of his nose?", asked Dewi Anggarawati while staring around the place.

"It looks like Gusti Prince is still sleeping, Gusti Queen..

Usually if the morning Gusti Prince had woken up, he would have practiced martial arts. The bedroom door is also still closed", Siwikarna replied while bowing her body.

"Why hasn't this kid woken up yet?

You step aside, let me build it. There are important things that I need to say ", said Dewi Anggarawati while stepping into Puri. Siwikarna and Jaluwesi immediately stepped aside from the presence of Goddess Anggarawati.

Once in front of the room booth Panji Tejo Laksono, Dewi Anggarawati immediately pushed the bedroom door. It's not in the key.

Once you see the scenery presented above the bed, the eyes of Dewi Anggarawati immediately widened.

How not to be surprised, on the bed of Panji Tejo Laksono was sleeping soundly in the slick two beautiful girls who were hugging him.

"Tejo Laksono...!!!!

What are you doing?!"

Hearing the loud cry of Goddess Anggarawati of course Panji Tejo Laksono, Luh Jingga and Gayatri immediately woke up from her sleep. As soon as they saw Dewi Anggarawati shaking her waist at the door of the room, the three of them immediately realized that there had been a misunderstanding. Hurriedly the three of them immediately came down from the top of the bed and approached Dewi Anggarawati.

"Kanjeng Mama, please,

It's not all what Kanjeng I thought. Please hear my explanation first" Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

"Other thing you want to explain? It's clear proof that you slept with these two women", Dewi Anggarawati replied with a stern retort.

Kalian berdua, cepat ceritakan pada Kanjeng Ibu apa yang terjadi semalam. Jangan sampai bohong. Cepat", ucap Panji Tejo Laksono sembari menoleh ke arah Luh Jingga dan Gayatri.

"Look at the Queen's Aunt,

The night after returning home from the celebration, I stayed here because I did not want Gusti Prince to leave me like the time of the war yesterday. Well therefore I slept in a room with Luh Jingga in the back room. When it rained heavily, the roof in our bedroom was leaking until we were forced out of the room.

Due to confusion, we were forced to wake Gusti Prince for not knowing how to. After that Gusti Prince invited us to sleep in this place. But because there was only one bed, we had to share a place to rest.

Nothing happened last night, Aunt Queen. We just share the bed", Gayatri respect to Dewi Anggarawati.

"True Gusti Ratu, such is the true story", Luh Jingga spoke with fear.

Mmmmmm..

The sound of a long breath of Dewi Anggarawati. Panji Tejo Laksono hurriedly held his mother's hand.

"Kanjeng I've heard the explanation from them, haven't I? So I beg Kanjeng Ibu do not misunderstand me anymore" Panji Tejo Laksono said politely.

"I don't want to hear your explanation, Tejo Laksono..

You slept with them. You have to take responsibility for everything that happens. Whether you make them concubines or empresses, I don't want to know. As a man you have to understand. If until this incident spread among the people of the Kingdom of Panjalu, what are their views on the noble character of the sons of the king? Then want to put where the dignity of the Panjalu royal family?

So for the next you're responsible for them. I don't want my son to be an irresponsible man", Dewi Anggarawati stared intently at Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I understand, Kanjeng Ibu. Panji Tejo Laksono obeys the rules of Kanjeng Ibu", Panji Tejo Laksono said immediately.

Hearing that answer, Luh Jingga and Gayatri who were bowed silently smiled meaningfully.

"It should be. You are the prince of Panjalu, the dignity and dignity of the Katang-katang Palace family depends on your actions.

Oh yeah, I wanted to tell you something. Duke Aghnibrata of Kalinga requested the royal match of Panjalu with them. He wants to match his youngest daughter, Ayu Ratna with you. We have no other choice but to accept this request because Kalingga region is very important for Panjalu in the west as a security guard", Dewi Anggarawati stared at Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Had Kanjeng Ibu, these two women alone have made me dizzy why there are still others who want to be betrothed to me?", Panji Tejo Laksono said.

"You are a prince, your married life is not solely based on love but also political support as a potential successor to the throne of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

You're one of the next Yuwaraja Panjalu candidates. Then the support of the regional rulers is very important to you. Among you, Jayawarsa and Jayagiri, you are the one with the greatest chance of succeeding your father. Therefore, inevitably dislike you must marry the princess Kalingga to strengthen your position in the western region" said Dewi Anggarawati firmly.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately sighed heavily hearing the words of the empress' mother.

"Alright then, Kanjeng Ibu..

Tejo Laksono obeyed the orders of Kanjeng Ibu but Tejo Laksono had a condition", Panji Tejo Laksono looked at the beautiful face of Dewi Anggarawati.

"What do you want, my Son?", asked Dewi Anggarawati immediately.

"I want to see Ayu Ratna before agreeing to marry her. I don't want to marry someone I don't know about. It was just like buying a cat in a sack" Panji Tejo Laksono replied quickly.

"Your terms I accept, my son..

Then when are you going to go to Kalingga?", back Goddess Anggarawati asked.

"Today I will also leave for Kalingga, Kanjeng Ibu.

Delaying problems like this will make my life not calm. But I didn't want Ayu Ratna to recognize me as Prabu Jayengrana's eldest son, so I went there without an escort from Kotaraja's court to let me know what his true nature was", Panji Tejo Laksono smiled wryly.

Hearing the answer, Dewi Anggarawati smiled knot while stroking the cheek of the son.

That morning, after breakfast together with Dewi Anggarawati and Prabu Jayengrana, Panji Tejo Laksono said goodbye to them to leave for Kalingga. However, since Panji Tejo Laksono was the future successor to the throne, he was not allowed to set out on his own despite the initial refusal of Panji Tejo Laksono. Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg were assigned to look after the Panji Tejo Laksono during the trip.

The group of 10 people finally left for Kalingga after Prabu Jayengrana and Dewi Anggarawati released their departure in the Kadiri Palace square.

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A beautiful girl dressed in light green typical of nobles appears to be sitting in the sari garden of the Duchy of Kalingga. Her ovoid face with beautiful eyes looks looking towards the various flowers that thrive in the sari garden. He looks like he's daydreaming.

Yesterday he got the news that his father Duke Aghnibrata, the ruler of Kalingga region betrothed him to the prince of Daha. Actually, he did not like this kind of matchmaking event. She wants to marry a man she loves. But to reject this matchmaking, he was at a loss how.

"Daughter Gusti,

Why does Gusti Putri look so sad? Wong wanted to be married to the king's son even pouted", asked a palace lady in the Duchy of Kalingga who was accompanying the beautiful girl.

"I don't want to be paired like this, Sukesi..

I want to live with the people I love. Not with people who only rely on the big name Prabu Jayengrana alone", replied the beautiful girl with a heavy sigh.

"Lha how else?

Gusti Putri Ayu Ratna should be grateful for getting the soul mate of a prince. Not all girls can be as lucky as Gusti Putri loh has a future husband who will become the ruler of Jawadwipa Land", replied the palace lady named Sukesi.

"Ah you are this. I am not crazy with the rank and position of Sukesi. You know most of the princes were basket eyes, his wife was a lot and liked to toy with women.

Thank goodness he was handsome. That ugly? Hadehhh I cannot imagine how my fate would be if I had a husband like that. Anyway I don't want to be betrothed to that prince of Kadiri", Ayu Ratna insisted on refusing.

"The Princess should not be selfish with selfishness. Gusti Adipati must have thought about everything carefully. Gusti Putri must remember that the marriage of Gusti Putri with the prince of Kadiri was not a matter of feeling alone, but also to bring the family of the Duchy of Kalingga Palace closer to the Kadiri Palace", reply Sukesi wisely. The 2-decade-old girl was seen smiling after speaking.

"You why so excited about this matchmaking event? You're the only one married to her. I don't want to.

Anyway I would just drop out of this palace if I remain forced to marry the prince from Kadiri", Ayu Ratna replied quickly. Ayu Ratna's words were heard by the ears of Duke Aghnibrata who intended to meet Ayu Ratna during the day. Furious he approached Ayu Ratna and Sukesi who were unaware of his presence.

"What did you just say, Ayu Ratna?"