The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Land Perdikan Lodaya

Panji Tejo Laksono strives to break away from the rope ties that restrain his body. The eight members of the Gray Wolf Horde indeed drained their inner power on the rope they threw. Using all his inner strength, Panji Tejo Laksono pressed the back of his horse until his body was lifted. The black horse immediately ran until Panji Tejo Laksono jumped down while freeing himself.

Once he escaped, Panji Tejo Laksono instantly drew out his sword. Then hewed the sword which flowed inward toward the mine that had just tied his body.

Bllaaaaaarrr!!!

The eight Besari men were blown away when the rope exploded and broke. Seeing that, Besari led by the Grey Wolf Horde immediately shot towards Panji Tejo Laksono while swinging his iron claw weapon towards the young prince's back.

Shraaaakkkhhh!!

Panji Tejo Laksono who felt the cold rustle from behind, immediately fended off the iron claw Besari.

Thrrriiinngg!!

Small sparks are created when two weapons collide. The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly widened his legs, his body was low while holding Besari's iron claws then swinging his sword towards the front. Besari also pushed forward following the movement of the sword of Panji Tejo Laksono. Panji Tejo Laksono quickly stood up and threw a hard kick towards Besari's waist.

Bhhuuuuggh...

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!!

Besari roared loudly while staggering to the side as Panji Tejo Laksono's hard kick struck his waist. Since then, Panji Tejo Laksono has darted towards Gayatri who is still standing near her horse by holding a sword with both hands.

"You take it easy, I will protect you" Panji Tejo Laksono said after standing near Gayatri. The woman who was dressed like a man nodded in understanding. Despite his fear, he tried to strengthen his heart.

The banner of Tejo Laksono instantly shot towards the two members of the Gray Wolf Horde who were still standing while the others were vomiting fresh blood after clashing with profound energy. With a quick movement, Panji Tejo Laksono directly splashed his two-colored blade sword at the two people.

Chrraaassshhhhp..

Aaaarrrgggghhhhh!!!

Screams of pain rang out from the mouths of the two members of the Grey Wolf Horde who had just stood up. The two of them did not expect that the day would be the end of their lives after Panji Tejo Laksono slashed the necks of the two of them with a single swift slash. The two members of the Grey Wolf Horde instantly collapsed drenched in blood.

Seeing his men falling, Besari darted quickly towards Panji Tejo Laksono while swinging his iron claws tiled towards Panji Tejo Laksono.

Thrraaanngggg!!

The young prince from Kadiri easily fended off and avoided the iron claw Besari was attacking him brutally. Nearly 10 moves passed quickly.

Besari wholeheartedly swung his iron claws towards the neck of Panji Tejo Laksono who darted rapidly towards him. Seeing that Panji Tejo Laksono immediately changed his body movements by bending his knees until the strike of Besari's iron claw grabbed the empty wind one inch above his head.

Suddenly, the left hand of Panji Tejo Laksono was red burning like fire. He used the Ajian Palm of the Fire God of the Resi Mpu Sakri teachings. Panji Tejo Laksono's left hand immediately hit Besari's right chest which opened his defense.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

Besari immediately bounced far back and suckled the ground hard. He died without a chance to make a sound with his right chest charred like a fire.

Seeing his comrades killed, Bendol tried to escape. Panji Tejo Laksono directly kicked the anchor strapped to the former weapons of Besari's men towards Bendol.

Bhuukkkh...

Aaauuugggghhhhh!!!

Bendol toppled forward with his head crushed under the iron rope anchor belonging to his friend. He died instantly.

Gayatri who had never seen such a scene immediately vomited up. His stomach was nauseous seeing pools of blood and people dying.

Panji Tejo Laksono smiled meaningfully and walked up to Gayatri who was shaking her body.

"The outside world is hard, Gayatri..

When you're not stronger than your opponent, you're the one who's going to have this fate. You better go back to the city of Seloageng Duchy. This martial world is not your place" Panji Tejo Laksono said as he walked towards his horse who was standing on the side of the road as if waiting for the arrival of the master.

Once knocked down, Panji Tejo Laksono jumped on his horse.

"See, wait...

I stay with you", cried Gayatri as she wiped her mouth and jumped on her horse. The two of them immediately left the place. Leaving the corpses of the members of the Grey Wolf Horde who now only lived history.

They both kept driving their horses south. In Wanua Ranja, they headed towards the pier crossing that connects the Duchy of Seloageng with Land Perdikan Lodaya.

A burly middle-aged man was wagging his bamboo caping when Panji Tejo Laksono came. Since the crossing path was quiet, he could take a little rest.

"Kisanak wants to cross?", asked the middle-aged man while standing staring at the handsome face of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"Yes Ki..

How much does it cost?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono quickly. The day is late in the afternoon, soon dusk will come down, if not quickly they can spend the night in the forest.

"Two pieces of silver only Kisanak. I also almost want to go home" said the boatman with a faint smile.

After Panji Tejo Laksono, Gayatri and their two horses boarded a bamboo raft, the old man immediately ran the crossing through the Brantas River which was slightly brownish.

Not long after, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri had already come down from the raft. The two of them immediately spurred their horses darting rapidly down the path on the edge of the teak forest in the eastern city of Lodaya. Right at dusk, they entered the boundary of the city of Lodaya, which was an independent princely territory.

The atmosphere of the city of Lodaya afternoon is so beautiful. Many residents still pass on the road. Some food stalls actually look crowded by visitors. While watching the daily life of the people up close, Panji Tejo Laksono runs his horse slowly towards the middle of the city with Gayatri.

In the east of Lodaya's palace, Panji Tejo Laksono stopped his horse-footed steps in a large house with large inscriptions emblazoned on its archway. The Kembang Jambu Inn.

"Welcome to Kembang Jambu Inn, swordsman..

Is there anything we can help you with?", said a fat man with a distended stomach.

"I want 2 bedrooms for the night. Also food for two, please take to the room.

How much does it cost?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"If only last night of course Kisanak will lose because the peak of the festivity of the event is tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night" said the man with a smile.

"What do you mean the peak of the kisanak show? Try to explain to me?", Panji Tejo Laksono looked in wonder at the fat man.

"Loh bukannya kau kemari ingin melihat acara pesta hiburan rakyat yang di selenggarakan setahun sekali di Kota Lodaya?", tanya si pria bertubuh tambun itu segera.

"We are travelers from the Kingdom of Panjalu, Kisanak..

Do not know the customs of Land Perdikan Lodaya. Hence I ask you", Panji Tejo Laksono smiled faintly.

"Oh well deserved then..

Here Kisanak, in the Land Perdikan Lodaya every 6th full moon of the year Saka held a celebration for Dewi Sri, the Goddess of agriculture with an heirloom jam and folk entertainment for one week. Tomorrow is the last day of folk entertainment, along with heirloom celebrations. Well the night there is a closing entertainment of the Tayub Art of Pakuwon Ngrowo which is very famous. I've seen their appearance, just so steady. Her dancers are beautiful and the most interesting is the tayub art flower, Rara Pujiwati.

The main loss if you do not watch their show" said the fat man with enthusiasm.

Hearing the words, Panji Tejo Laksono stroked his chin.

'I haven't seen an art show in a long time. There is no harm in occasionally entertaining yourself', Inner Panji Tejo Laksono.

"All right, I'll order you tomorrow night. How much does Kisanak cost?", asked Panji Tejo Laksono immediately.

"Truely a real man..

Enough 4 pieces of silver, swordsman. That includes dinner for 2 nights. If it's breakfast and lunch, it's another count", replied the fat man quickly

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"Mirgin..

You have received orders from Gusti Prabu Jayengrana yet?", asked Tumenggung Ludaka as soon as he entered the residence of the high-ranking Panjalu soldier.

"Not Lu..

What orders are they? Kog nobody told me", Demung Gumbreg replied immediately. The fat man immediately walked over to his sidekick.

"Gusti Prabu Jayengrana told me and you to go to the Land of Lodaya Perdikan. Representing Gusti Prabu attended an invitation from Prince Arya Tangib at their annual event. Gusti Prabu was preparing to receive the arrival of an envoy from China, so he could not attend", replied Tumenggung Ludaka while sitting himself in the wooden chair of the veranda of Gumbreg's house.

"When did Lu leave? Kog suddenly so anyway?", said Demung Gumbreg while stroking his beard.

"Yes, it was from yesterday the order was just I thought you were told.

We leave in the morning. The affairs of the bodyguards I have arranged, we are quite alone with 10 soldiers is also enough", Ludaka stroked his thick mustache.

"The consolation of his people what Lu? Usually such an event must have entertainment right?", Demung Gumbreg stared at Tumenggung Ludaka.

"You're still thinking of entertainment..

Do you want to be beaten up by Juminten again like the other day when you were caught dancing with beautiful tledek at Gusti Senopati Warigalit ha's house?", Tumenggung Ludaka snorted loudly.

"Ssssstttttttt don't be hard when you talk Lu...

We're state court officials, where is my pride if anyone hears me in my wife's gebuki? You are really unfaithful friend", Demung Gumbreg put his index finger in front of his lips while glancing at his sidekick.

"Eh everyone also knows that you are a man who is afraid of the wife of Mbreg hehehe.", Tumenggung Ludaka chuckled amusedly.

"Campret you're Lu..

But I wonder also yes Lu, before marrying Dhek Jum was meek and very motherly. After getting married and having children Besur and Kresnawati why his attitude is fierce like a tiger with children is that?", Gumbreg complained about his life.

"Have a husband like you yes it must be cleaned, if Juminten is not fierce can you be as good as your stupid udel..

Wong already has a wife as beautiful as Juminten alone you still dare to lyrics here and there kog, when your look is like a slice of banana gedebok so", Tumenggung Ludaka chuckled small while glancing at Gumbreg who began to be upset.

"That's your mouth is indeed poisonous, Lu, a pinter really pisses people off..

Are you my friend or not?", grumbled Demung Gumbreg while grunting loudly.

"Of course I'm your friend, Mbreg..

If I am your enemy I have leaked the same Juminten about you teasing waitress wa..", had not had time Tumenggung Ludaka finish his talk, Demung Gumbreg immediately darted quickly and silenced his mouth. From the direction of the back door, Juminten appeared.

"Eh there are guests.. Already from the Gusti Tumenggung Ludaka?", greet Juminten with a friendly.

"Heeemmmppppphhhh hemmph", Ludaka's Tumenggung voice is not clear because it is covered by Demung Gumbreg's hand.

"She just came Dhek Jum..

There make a drink for our guests", drive out Demung Gumbreg immediately.

"Indeed Kakang Demung what business with Tumenggung Ludaka? Kog used the mouth of all?", asked Juminten a little surprised by the behavior of his husband.

"Communication of state secrets. Women cannot hear this. Already into the kitchen there, make drinks ", Demung Gumbreg ordered quickly. Hearing that, Juminten immediately turned back and headed for the kitchen. Demung Gumbreg breathed a sigh of relief after Juminten disappeared behind the door.

The pleetaaakkk!!

"Oh Lu, why did you catch me?", said Gumbreg who immediately released his hands in Ludaka's mouth, stroking his head.

"Eh satan alas, you almost made me die of fainting because your hands are as beautiful as ever", maki Tumenggung Ludaka while talking about regulating his breath.

"Yaaahhh sorry Lu.. After all, you're talking like a leaky cauldron.. Luckily I saw Dhek Jum coming. Try if Dhek Jum hears your talk earlier.

Could I get hit by the doorstop again Lu", said Gumbreg immediately.

"Eatya if still afraid of the wife, do not be pretentious to tease other women..

I'm going home, it's late. Tomorrow we leave in the morning Mbreg" said Tumenggung Ludaka while standing from his seat.

"Why does it have to be morning Lu anyway?

Can't be a little afternoon huh?", bargained Demung Gumbreg.

"I did not accept the bargain with the task given by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, Mbreg..

Anyway I'm here in the morning tomorrow morning, if you wake up late or even don't wake up at all, you know what I'm gonna do Mbreg", Ludaka grinned broadly staring at Demung Gumbreg.

"I will tell Juminten about you teasing the waiter of the food stall Nyi Karti", Tumenggung Ludaka added as he stepped out of the residence of the high-ranking officer of the fattened Panjalu soldier.

Gumbreg blanched for a moment.

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Good night everyone, have a good rest.

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