The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Mutual Heart

Panji Tejo Laksono who saw Pringgalaya immediately jumped down from his horse and walked up to the man with the stumped hand.

"Sorry Kisanak..

We want to ask about which road we should take if we want to go to Kota Kadipaten Kalingga? Frankly we do not know the way" Panji Tejo Laksono said politely.

Pringgalaya stared at Panji Tejo Laksono as if investigating who the handsome young man who was standing before him was. Indeed, at that time the Panji Tejo Laksono did not use luxurious silk clothes like a noble. He only used ordinary material fabrics like commoners in general.

"It seems you're not residents here. Where are you guys from?", asked Pringgalaya a little harshly. The banner of Tejo Laksono who felt the suspicious gelagat immediately smiled faintly.

"Uncle is right..

We were travelers from far away. The Duchy of Seloageng. Want to go to Kalingga Duchy City to find our relatives who are said to have been prosperous around Halong Port, Uncle", replied Panji Tejo Laksono while nodding politely.

Mmmmmm...

"Looking at your polite demeanor, it seems like you're not lying. Then please continue your journey on the right. After passing through the teak forest in front, you will enter the boundary of Kalingga Duchy at dusk", replied Pringgalaya immediately.

"Thank you for your help Uncle. Then I say goodbye to continue the journey" Panji Tejo Laksono said quickly. After nodding respectfully, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately stepped towards his horse. Soon the young prince from Kadiri jumped back on his horse and then kicked the runner towards the direction indicated by Pringgalaya. The followers of Panji Tejo Laksono tailed behind the prince.

Pringgalaya continued to look towards the group of Panji Tejo Laksono until they disappeared behind the corner of the road.

"Teacher,

What is the person from Kotaraja Kadiri Palace like? We have been in this place for almost two weeks but have not yet seen the man's nose", asked a Pringgalaya student who accompanied the teacher.

"I don't know either, Sundang.

All I know is that he is a young prince from Kotaraja Kadiri. For almost two weeks we are here, there is only a group of merchants who come from Kotaraja Kadiri. They were all old so it was impossible if they were that group.

Besides Ayu Ratna also has not informed us about the arrival of the young prince's entourage in the palace of the Duchy of Kalingga so it can be made sure they have not reached this place" replied Pringgalaya while staring at the sky.

"Bahhh... Niece of the teacher who wants to be paired why are we the ones who bother? Should if he refused the matchmaking it immediately said the same Gusti Adipati will be sorted", said Pringgalaya student named Sundang immediately.

"It's not that easy, Sundang..

The rules of the noble family are not as easy as the rules of the common folk family. They can only marry the person they are married to. It is hard to be free like us.

Hence I prefer to live in a free silat college without such rule restraints", Pringgalaya smiled meaningfully.

Sundang mangosteen just heard the explanation from Pringgalaya. Although he was not very well understood, but a little bit he knew that the noble family had many different rules to most people.

The western sky is getting reddened by the sign that soon the night will arrive. When Pringgalaya and Sundang and another disciple of Padepokan Golok Buntung were about to leave the place, from the east a young man rode quickly towards them. Pringgalaya and his two students recognized the horseman who pulled the reins right in front of them. The horseman immediately jumped down from his horse and saluted Pringgalaya.

"Songkali, topknot,

Why are you riding like you're after a demon? What's the matter?", asked Pringgalaya immediately.

"Nurse teacher...

The young prince's entourage from Kadiri came to Kalinga undercover", Songkali reported quickly.

WHATAAAAAA?!

Kaget Pringgalaya and his two students heard Songkali's report. They immediately looked at each other for a moment as if they could not believe the report.

"Where do you know the news, Songkali? Quickly explain it to me", asked Pringgalaya a little nervously.

"In Weleri, there was a great event of Master. Mpu Walandit si Jari Sakti from Manoreh Hill was killed by a group of princes from Kadiri who disguised themselves as nomads.

I made sure the news was true at noon this time so I quickly came here to inform Master. They left Weleri this morning most likely they arrived at this place just after noon today" Songkali said quickly. Pringgalaya was surprised not to play to hear the narration of his student.

"But no large group has passed by on this road since this morning, Songkali. So it is likely that they have not reached this place" said Sundang immediately.

"Who said they were many? According to Weleri, they numbered only 8. There was a tall man and two beautiful women in the group", Songkali said, staring at Pringgalaya.

HAAAAAHHHHHHH??!!

Pringgalaya and his two students were again surprised to hear Songkali's words.

"Teacher,

Do not let the group that Songkali means is the group that asked us the way earlier? Are not the characteristics exactly as reported Songkali?", said Wimana, one of Padepokan Golok Buntung students who had just been silent.

"It's also your talk, Wimana...

Goddammit! I was ripped off raw by the young man. You son of a bitch! If I see you, don't chop it up so pedal him", Pringgalaya was furious. He immediately jumped on his horse.

"Let's go after the bastard prince. Hopefully they haven't reached Kalingga's palace yet".

After saying so, Pringgalaya immediately kicked his horse darting fast towards the City of Kalingga Duchy followed by his three students ; Sundang, Wimana and Songkali. They pounded his horse similar to the doormat.

Meanwhile Panji Tejo Laksono and his entourage have rested in an inn located near the square Square of Kadipaten Kalingga City. Because it was almost night and very rude to visit in such clothes, Tumenggung Ludaka proposed that they would enter the palace tomorrow morning Kalingga Duchy.

That night after dinner together, they immediately returned to their respective resting places to release tired after a full day of riding.

The night weather was pretty clear. Stars are seen twinkling in space as if dancing in the dark of the night. The moon approaching the full moon looks so bright it illuminates the entire universe.

Panji Tejo Laksono who could not sleep could be seen staring towards the sky. Suddenly a thought flashed through the young prince's head. Soon she put on her disguise and immediately jumped onto the roof of the inn building. With a step as light as cotton, Panji Tejo Laksono jumps between the roof of a tall building towards the palace of the Duchy of Kalingga.

In the sari garden of the Duchy of Kalingga Palace, Ayu Ratna was daydreaming while staring at the moon of night that shone brightly in the sky. The Duke of Aghnibrata's daughter was visibly restless because she had not received any news from Pringgalaya about the plans that had been prepared to thwart her arranged marriage plans with the young prince of Kadiri.

"Mbok has to Den Ayu..

Don't think too much. Later if most of the mind, Den Ayu becomes sick. Sukesi will also be bothered", said Sukesi the loyal servant of Ayu Ratna while sitting under a wooden chair where her employer sat.

"I'm dizzy, Sukesi..

It seems that the time of this matchmaking is getting closer and Uncle Pringgalaya has not yet given me a report about the Kadiri prince", Ayu Ratna replied with a heavy sigh.

Who knows the prince of Kadiri was his handsome man, kind and not arrogant. Don't hate people. Remember Gusti Ayu Ratna, hate is different thin with falling in love. If Gusti Ayu fell in love with the prince of Kadiri, whereas Gusti Ayu had said hate then how to try?", said Sukesi with a thin smile.

Ayu Ratna did not answer Sukesi's words. Silently, he pondered his faithful talk.

The banner of Tejo Laksono jumped from one roof of the palace building to the roof of another palace building. On a roof of a building, he stopped his movements. The young prince's gaze was fixed on a beautiful girl who was sitting in the middle wooden chair of the sari garden of Kalingga Duchy Palace.

Silence was silent he eavesdropped on the conversation between the beautiful girl who was none other than Ayu Ratna and the arrival of it.

'Oh, so he's the one who wants to be paired with me. She is very beautiful, similar to Kanjeng Ibu', Inner Panji Tejo Laksono.

A smile was engraved on the handsome face of Panji Tejo Laksono.

When Panji Tejo Laksono was busy peering towards the sari garden, a pair of eyes that had followed his movements stared intently. He was a middle-aged man with a thick mustache and dressed up as a high-ranking officer. His sturdy body was wrapped in a black cloth that was used to reduce the cold of the night air. This man was Senopati Ranggabuana, a high-ranking officer of the Kalinga Duchy. Incidentally that night he took a walk to see the situation around the palace which was his mandatory duty in securing the seat of government of the Duchy of Kalingga.

'What is this rotten thief looking for? He did not move at all after arriving at that place. His body movements were very light, I almost did not. He must be very high-scientific.

Mmmmmm..

Eh isn't that the Keputren building? Goddammit! Don't let him do anything rude to Gusti Putri. The insolent..!! This can't be allowed'

Senopati Ranggabuana immediately reached out behind his clothes and pulled out a dagger. Immediately he threw the small knife towards the black shadow figure that dwelled on the roof of the Keputren building.

Shrrriinnggg !

The cold wind that followed the dagger lesion was immediately felt by Panji Tejo Laksono. He quickly realized that there was someone who already knew about his existence. The young prince from Kadiri immediately jumped down towards the sari garden of the Duchy of Kalingga.

His sudden appearance made Ayu Ratna who was busy chatting with Sukesi surprised instead of playing. The beautiful girl immediately pulled out the patrem (little kris) hidden behind her waist and moved quickly towards the Panji Tejo Laksono who had just descended from the roof of the palace building.

"A rotten one, you're so presumptuous here!"

Shreeeeettthh..!!

The sabetan patrem was pointing towards the young prince's neck. The banner of Tejo Laksono directly shifted his body slightly to avoid the small keris sabetage. Although he managed to escape, but the tip of the patrem was still able to grab the cloth cover his face until his face was clearly visible by Ayu Ratna.

Suddenly it made Ayu Ratna fascinated by the good looks of the young man, especially Panji Tejo Laksono had to show off his deathly smile.

"I am not a thief, Gusti Putri.", said Panji Tejo Laksono gently and then he jumped quickly into the wall Keputren then disappeared from view.

The incident took place very quickly until the arrival of the soldiers of the palace guard into the Duchy of Kalingga Duchy Palace made Ayu Ratna who was still dumbstruck staring towards the departure of Panji Tejo Laksono instantly realized.

"Please forgive Gusti Putri..

We try to chase the thief who jumped into this Keputren" said Senopati Ranggabuana while respecting Ayu Ratna.

"I-it's a heart..", Ayu Ratna muttered softly barely audible by the ears of the soldiers.

"Mote towards there Gusti Senopati", Sukesi said while pointing towards Panji Tejo Laksono disappeared.

"Bekel Mahendra, please,

Close all roads in the palace. Sound the danger sign. Hurry along! ", Senopati orders Ranggabuana to Bekel Warrior who was with him at that time.

"Both Gusti Senopati", Bekel Mahendra immediately saluted Senopati Ranggabuana and then rushed out from within Keputren. Meanwhile Senopati Ranggabuana immediately rushed to chase towards his run the thief.

The sound of tongs beaming at the sign of danger instantly sounds understated. Kadipaten Kalingga Geger Palace.

The resting Duke of Aghnibrata awoke from his sleep as a clanging sound rang out. Niken Sulastri, the empress also woke up and immediately followed the steps of the husband. The ruler of the Duchy of Kalingga immediately grabbed his heirloom and moved quickly towards the soldiers who passed by in front of his private room.

"What's this about? Why so much noise?", asked Duke Aghnibrata to a guard soldier passing in front of him.

"Please forgive Gusti Adipati..

Gusti Senopati Ranggabuana saw there was a thief who entered the Keputren region. It was searched but the thief did not meet. Gusti Putri also saw the vane", replied the palace guard soldier while respecting Duke Aghnibrata.

"Bad!

Who would dare to enter the Princess? Yayi Sulastri, come with me to Keputren", the Duke of Aghnibrata took a step towards Keputren. Empress Niken Sulastri followed behind her.

Ayu Ratna is seen sitting on the wooden chair of the sari garden while continuing to stare towards the disappearance of her Panji Tejo Laksono. The handsome charm of the young prince really makes it like bewitched by the appearance of the eldest son Prabu Jayengrana. The prince's sweet smile was like imprinting on the heart of the princess of the Duchy of Kalingga.

"Ayu Ratna my son, you are fine", asked Duke Aghnibrata when entering the Princess and saw Ayu Ratna who was still sitting in the sari garden of the Palace.

The one asked did not answer the Duke's question. Ayu Ratna was still immersed in the charm of the young prince.

"Ngger Cah Ayu..

You're okay right?", Niken Sulastri directly touched the arm of Ayu Ratna who made the Duke of Kalingga's daughter wake up from her daydream.

"Ah uh what's up Kanjeng Mom? Why are you here?", asked Ayu Ratna immediately.

Hearing that Duke Aghnibrata and Niken Sulastri immediately looked at each other for a moment. They soon realized that their daughter had experienced something.

"Didn't you hear what your Father asked you earlier, Ngger?", Niken Sulastri looked at the pretty face of Ayu Ratna.

"Sorry Kanjeng Mom...

Ayu did not hear the voice of Kanjeng Romo at all", Ayu Ratna replied while respecting Duke Aghnibrata and Niken Sulastri.

Mmmmmm...

There was a long snort of Duke Aghnibrata before asking about the person who had entered the Princess just now. Honestly Ayu Ratna answered the question that Duke Aghnibrata asked her.

While the palace of the Kalingga Duchy was geger, the new Panji Tejo Laksono was about to enter into his bedroom shocked with Gayatri standing beside his bedroom door.

"Where have you been Denmas Panji?"