The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Handsome Youths Chaping Bamboo

The morning atmosphere is so bright in Kotaraja Kadiri. The morning sun shines brightly in the eastern sky, slowly starting to eliminate the cold night that had ruled the entire universe. Birds chirping merrily in the branches of trees that grow between the magnificent buildings that decorate the government center of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

Tumenggung Ludaka got off his horse in front of the residence house Demung Gumbreg followed by 10 soldiers. Ten of his chosen soldiers led by Bekel Wairocana look dashing in Panjalu's army fashion which is dominated by dark purple. One of them carried a red triangular flag with a golden-yellow image of a garuda.

With upright footsteps, Tumenggung Ludaka walked into the house of Demung Gumbreg. Two soldiers guard the gate of the house directly salute the Tumenggung Ludaka which they very memorized because Tumenggung Ludaka is a good friend of their master.

As soon as Tumenggung Ludaka entered the house, Demung Gumbreg was already preparing with his army outfit.

"Well, you woke up in the morning, Mbreg..

Great also you hehehe" said Tumenggung Ludaka with a smile knot.

"Fuck you Lu..

If you don't threaten me, how could I possibly be forced to lie to Dhek Jum to wake me up as early as possible?", grumbled Gumbreg while grunting coldly.

"Lha are you talking to Juminten? Kog can he believe?", Ludaka was curious.

"Hehehe..

I told Dhek Jum that Gusti Prabu Jayengrana sent me to Lodaya in preparation for me to move up the ranks", Gumbreg smiled cunningly.

"And Juminten believed?", Tumenggung Ludaka still did not believe.

"Of course he believes my words Lu..

He gave me enough pocket money so that I could align myself as an honorable official" Demung Gumbreg said with a triumphant smile.

"Ckckckckckl...

If only he knew you were pussing on him, surely you would be beaten all out by Juminten Mbreg", Tumenggung Ludaka stroked his mustache.

"Don't say much Lu, you've always had a poisoned mouth..

Let's go, as long as you keep your mouth shut, later for the cost of your meal I'm responsible" Gumbreg said with a cold snort and stepped out of his residence. Tumenggung Ludaka smiled wryly as he followed the steps of his close friend.

The Kotaraja Kadiri Palace's honorary entourage immediately moved quickly towards the south.

Passing through the highway that connects the area of Gelang-gelang Regency and Seloageng Duchy, this Panjalu army is really able to move fast as the soldiers who are proficient in horse riding.

Not until half a day, they have crossed the Brantas River through the Wanua Padlegan ferry pier. From there they moved quickly eastward across several residential areas towards the east where the City of Lodaya was located.

The group of Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg arrived in the city of Tanah Perdikan Lodaya right when the traditional ceremony of heirloom jamasan when it was about to start. Their arrival was immediately welcomed by Prince Arya Tangib, the ruler of Land Perdikan Lodaya who is also the sister-in-law of Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana in the Palace of Lodaya which looks festive with ornamental penjor and yellow janur in the form of various ornaments.

"Welcome to Lodaya Palace, Tumenggung Ludaka, Demung Gumbreg...

Thank you for your presence at our people's entertainment party" Prince Arya Liab said with a smile.

"Greet us respect, Gusti Prince Arya Tangib..

Representing Gusti Prabu Jayengrana, we apologize to Gusti Prince for not being able to attend the invitation Gusti Prince gave. As an apology, Gusti Prabu gave a small gift to Gusti Prince. Please accept", said Tumenggung Ludaka who sat cross-legged in front of Prince Arya Tangib.

A soldier instantly set up a beautifully carved black wooden box. Patih Land Perdikan Lodaya, Sumantri immediately walked towards the soldier and took the black wooden box and then set it to the ruler of the Land Perdikan Lodaya.

Prince Arya Tangib immediately opened the wooden box. The look on her face immediately saw a beautiful red jeweled gold necklace. The ruler of Lodaya immediately closed the lid of the black wooden box and then smiled faintly towards Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg.

"I really like the gift Kanda Prabu Jayengrana gave me.

Well because you guys have come a long way here, tonight there is an interesting show. The two of you must attend and I do not want to hear any rejection", Prince Arya Tangib said immediately.

"Thank you for the kindness of Gusti Pangeran", Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg respect together.

"Patih Sumantri, please,

Take these two great guests to the Lodaya Palace's guest hall of honor", Prince Arya Liang ordered with a knotty smile.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Pangeran", Patih Sumantri immediately saluted the Lodaya Perdikan Land Ruler and retreated from his presence followed by Tumenggung Ludaka, Demung Gumbreg and their 10 bodyguards.

Meanwhile, a beautiful girl with a charming smile was seen walking around the big market of Lodaya City. The two maids behind him were also 4 stocky-bodied soldiers who followed his steps signifying that this beautiful girl was not an ordinary person. The other market visitors immediately gave way to the beautiful girl who was about 2 years old because they knew who the girl was.

She is Rara Kinanti, the eldest daughter of Prince Arya Tanggaini and Dewi Anggraeni of Gelang-gelang Regency. He is a cousin of Panji Tejo Laksono who was invited to the palace Katang-katang when Panji Tejo Laksono was about to start studying at Padepokan Padas Putih first.

The behavior of this beautiful teenage girl really makes the ladies who control her so troubled. They had to fret about managing their breath as Rara Kinanti continued to run small around the big market. Actually this was done by Rara Kinanti so that the palace ladies who followed her stopped because she did not like to be followed.

Just from being bellowed while running, Rara Kinanti hit the body of a young man wearing a bamboo caping.

Brukkkp..

Rara Kinanti almost fell if the young man dressed in bamboo did not quickly grab his waist. But Rara Kinanti's left hand patted the tip of the bamboo caping until the caping was released from the head of the young man who turned out to have a beautiful face.

Rara Kinanti's heart immediately skipped a beat uncharacteristic of seeing the good looks of the young man until he was stunned for a while. Even until the palace ladies and soldiers of her personal guard arrived, Rara Kinanti was still fascinated by the good looks of the young man.

"Ndoro Princess, huh huh...

Servant please do not run again", said the lady who ngosan set her breath. The shout of the palace ladyboy immediately made Rara Larasati aware of the charm of the young man.

"The Princess should be careful in walking so as not to fall" said the handsome young man who is none other than Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm sorry, I-I didn't accidentally hit you", Rara Kinanti was nervous not playing to hear the words of Panji Tejo Laksono. He felt familiar with the handsome face of this young man, but he still could not remember when and where they met.

Ehemmm!!

The hard Deheman from Gayatri instantly made the beautiful atmosphere collapse instantly.

"Taji, let's go home...

If too long in a place like this is too dangerous" Gayatri said as she stepped up. Hearing that remark, Panji Tejo Laksono instantly understood. He saluted Rara Kinanti and hurried to follow Gayatri's steps leaving the large market of Lodaya.

Rara Kinanti melongo melihat kepergian sang pemuda tampan yang baru saja bersama nya. Rasanya ada yang hilang dari dalam hatinya.

"My name is Taji? Ah beautiful name", muttered Rara Kinanti.

"Daughter Gusti, are you okay?", asked the palace lady who immediately disperse the beautiful daydream of Rara Kinanti who is now in love with a handsome young man called Taji by his friend earlier.

"Huh....??!!!

"But Gusti Putri.".", not yet finished the lady-in-waiting, Rara Kinanti already snorted loudly while staring intently at them.

"Once again I see you ruining my day, I won't hesitate to teach you a lesson", hardik Rara Kinanti was rightly upset because their presence interfered with her encounter with the handsome man clad in bamboo. The beautiful girl immediately stepped her feet towards the Lodaya palace.

"What happened to Princess Gusti? Why is it so angry?", asked the thin palace lady.

"I don't know either. This satanic market may be", said the other palace lady who was a little fat.

"Hustt..

Keep your mouth shut when you talk. Heard by Gusti Putri, end your history later. Already let's follow Gusti Putri before his anger is getting worse" said the skinny lady who immediately stepped following Rara Kinanti to the palace of Lodaya along with her friend.

A pair of eyes continued to stare towards the departure of Panji Tejo Laksono while grinning widely.

"The big reward was in plain sight", muttered the owner of the pair of eyes who immediately headed south, towards the teak forest south of the city of Lodaya.

All that afternoon Rara Kinanti became urgency herself. In his eyes, the face of the handsome young man clad in bamboo continued to be reflected in his eye pelupuk.

He even refused the invitation of Dewi Anggraeni the mother to participate in watching the heirloom jam ceremony in the plaza of the City of Lodaya even though from the first day of the people's entertainment party, he was the most eager to look around the crowd once a year. Although a little surprised by the behavior of his eldest daughter, Dewi Anggraeni chose to go to accompany Prince Arya Tangib and his youngest daughter at the heirloom event which was also attended by Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg.

Meanwhile, Panji Tejo Laksono and Gayatri who wear bamboo caping appear to enjoy the crowd of the city of Lodaya by walking around the city square, even they also witnessed the event of heirloom celebrations that took place sacred.

From a distance, Panji Tejo Laksono also saw the presence of Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg on the honorary stage along with the Land Ruler Perdikan Lodaya, Prince Arya Tanggung and his aunt Dewi Anggraeni.

Tumenggung Ludaka who briefly saw Panji Tejo Laksono, sharpened his vision towards the crowd of spectators who crowded the city square.

'What Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono yes it was? Has he reached here?', the inner Tumenggung Ludaka.

"Do you see what Lu?

Kog dizzy looking for something like a crosshairs targeting the neighboring chicken" said Demung Gumbreg who was astonished by the attitude of his best friend.

"Sssssttttttttt, put your voice down Mbreg..

It seems I saw Gusti Prince Tejo Laksono among the crowd", whispered Tumenggung Ludaka as he continued to look at the audience, hoping to find the figure he was looking for.

Hearing that, Demung Gumbreg immediately joined tolah toleh like enthung (larva) teak. Not finding what he was looking for, Demung Gumbreg immediately turned to look at Tumenggung Ludaka.

"Where's Lu? I didn't see it" Gumbreg said immediately.

"My view is not wrong Mbreg... Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono.

He was wearing a bamboo caping" Tumenggung Ludaka replied quickly.

"Eh kampret semprul,

Everyone who came here flat wearing bamboo caping to protect his head from the sun", Demung Gumbreg stared intently at Tumenggung Ludaka.

Hearing Demung Gumbreg's ambush, Tumenggung Ludaka only snorted coldly because he did not want to argue with his sidekick on the stage of honor. But he was sure that he saw Panji Tejo Laksono among the people who came during the day.

Panji Tejo Laksono himself immediately lowered his head as Tumenggung Ludaka's gaze pointed at him. Soon he retreated from that place while holding Gayatri's hand.

"Taji, his heirloom jamasan event has not reached the top. Where are you going?", asked Gayatri half astonished by the attitude of Panji Tejo Laksono.

"I'm tired of seeing her. Come back to the inn", take Panji Tejo Laksono without heeding the protest from Gayatri.

The day quickly changed night. The heirloom jamasan event has been completed, but the atmosphere inside the Lodaya City Square is not getting quieter but even more crowded with visitors who want to watch the tayub art event from Pakuwon Ngrowo, the city center, Karang Anom Duchy with its famous dancer Rara Pujiwati.

The sound of gamelan tabuhan combined with the sound of sinden melodious on the stage of honor. The thousands of spectators who crowded the venue immediately clapped their hands with a low boisterous loud scream as the troupe of beautiful dancers began to enter the art scene.

Especially when the prima donna of tayub art, Rara Pujiwati entered the arena of art stage that decorated various janur.

The beautiful sound of the gamelan is really anesthetizing the eyes and ears of the audience and people on the stage of honor such as Demung Gumbreg, Tumenggung Ludaka and even Prince Arya Tangib as well.

Gayatri who was watching the show with Panji Tejo Laksono gave a cold snort while saying slowly.

"Sukma Enchantment Gending"

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The team staying up where does it sound?? 😁😁😁

Good night everyone