The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Amendment

The rest of the soldiers of the Duchy of Bhumi Sambara Mataram who surrendered, directly in the midfielder headed to Kotaraja Daha prison. While the corpses that were scattered immediately cleaned so as not to cause disease also to enforce the authority of Katang-katang Palace in the eyes of the residents of Kotaraja Daha. Tumenggung Ludaka and Demung Gumbreg and Tumenggung Narasuta were assigned to take care of everything. They did their job quickly and with almost no sound.

But some residents who live around the south gate of the palace who also witnessed the efforts of the breakthrough of Katang-katang Palace by Duke Arya Natakusuma also witnessed the excitement.

The next morning, this news immediately became the lips of the people of Kotaraja Daha. Various versions of the story circulated widely in the community about this. The southern gate of the destroyed Katang-katang Palace bears silent witness to the highly unexpected incident.

At a food stall not far from the southern gate, dozens of people crowded around while enjoying food. While staring at the Panjalu soldiers who cleared up the remains of buildings that were destroyed by heavy fighting last night, they talked about it.

"You saw that statue, Jo..

Last night it was destroyed by a fierce fight between Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono and a large tall man. Listen, those are people from the western region loh", said a short-bearded old man wearing a black cloth headband and not wearing a shirt while chewing boiled cassava full of sambal.

"Ah mosok to Kang Mo?

Did they overcame it to destroy the statue of Dwarapala that weighs hundreds of catties? I can't believe it.", replied the short-thumped man with a distended stomach who wore sleeveless clothes and no front buttons.

The short-spirited man was named Parjo, a porters pelvis in a large market not far from the south gate of the palace. This morning he chose not to work just out of curiosity about the excitement that occurred last night. With Sumo comrade one of her jobs, she wants to prove the truth they heard from the mouth of her next door neighbor.

"You don't ngeyel Jo..

His cousin's half-brother next door told me that he had last night witnessed for himself the battle between the invaders and the soldiers of Kepatihan Daha who were assisted by Gusti Prince Panji Tejo Laksono and Gusti Prince Mapanji Jayagiri", Sumo said trying to explain.

"I heard that came in the tens of thousands while the soldiers of the Daha Patriarch were only about 3 thousand soldiers..

So how could the Panjalu warriors defeat them?", asked Parjo later.

"Why indeed?

You don't know what about Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono's magic? The whole country already knows that Gusti Pangeran Panji Tejo Laksono is a powerful mandraguna. So beating them is not a difficult thing" said a middle-aged man who participated in the conversation.

"Yes I think about it using reason alone, Kang Marto..

A man alone how could he possibly defeat so many warriors? It feels like there is something that my heart cannot refute about this peculiarity" Parjo said as he looked at the middle-aged man he called Marto.

Not yet Marto answered the words of Parjo, an old man who is the owner of the food stall came to where they sat while serving a few cups of warm ginger wedang in front of them.

"The rest of your story is true, Kisanak..

But it should also be noted that the situation last night became chaotic after the arrival of the Panjalu soldiers from Ksatrian Kadri. At first the invaders managed to corner the Panjalu soldiers in Daha but after the arrival of the soldiers from Ksatrian Kadri, things turned around.

I came to see it firsthand because last night I fell asleep in my lap. But it's not all that important. Which is my question, where are the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace when there is this kind of event? The mahamantri who were supposed to guard the palace were not even visible at all", said the owner of the food stall immediately.

Everyone fell silent without saying a word hearing the words of the owner of the food stall.

"Or don't they just know what's going to happen and deliberately let these security messes, Ki?

Or maybe they were the mastermind behind last night?", Parjo said breaking the silence.

"Srssttttttt...

Be careful when you say that, Jo.. If true, no problem. But if it is wrong it will be slander loh", said Ki Sumo immediately.

"Yes tuh.. Very risky, Jo. Because what we are talking about is the ruler of Kotaraja Daha Palace. If your words are heard by them, even if it's true, your life is in danger Jo.

Because they are right or wrong, they are still rulers. If they don't like your talk, it's easy for them to sentence you to death. Do you want that, Jo?", said Marto immediately.

Hearing those words, Parjo instantly turned pale for a moment. Immediately he smothered his mouth with both hands and immediately shook his head quickly at the sign of rejection.

Kasak kusuk soon became the lips of the people of Kotaraja Daha. Most alleged that the mahamantri and the Kotaraja Daha Palace magnate were involved in the efforts to break through Katang-katang Palace.

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Meanwhile......

Kkkkkkh!!!

Mpu Kepung the Mahamantri I Sirkan violently pounded the table in front of him. The table made of teak board sheets as thick as two adults' fingers was immediately broken and badly damaged. The soldier of his loyal followers immediately bowed in fear half to death seeing the anger of the master.

"Bad!!!

How could there be such a big event like this and I wasn't told? Do you want me to get scorn from everyone?", Mpu Kepung pointed at the arms and the guards of his house. The sons and daughters did not dare to speak even a little for fear of adding to the anger of the Mahamantri I Sirkan.

"Sorry Kangmas Mahamantri..

Didn't Kangmas order me and everyone in the house not to bother you while you were with the young tledek dancer? Has Kangmas forgotten that?", replied Nyi Pu Kendi Mpu Kepung's wife who was getting impatient with the attitude of Mahamantri I Shirkan. She began to grow angry with her husband who was willing to bring other women into their home.

"Shut your mouth, Jug!!

You shouldn't mind my orders if there's an incident like this. I have to keep my position, otherwise how can I give prosperity to you and the children ha?!!", Mpu Kepung does not like if his talk is denied.

"I used to remind you of Kangmas Mahamantri, but what did I get? Your loud slaps repeatedly until one of my teeth dates..

If now you have to accept karma for your actions, then enjoy it. Last night you were also engrossed with women***** that's not it?", Nyi Pu Kendi whipped her lips as a sign of ridicule on the husband.

"Please forgive Gusti Mahamantri..

There was a messenger soldier from the Katang-katang Palace who wanted to convey a message", a stocky soldier with a thick mustache who came uninvited to immediately respect Mpu Kepung.

Hearing that, Mpu Kepung undoes his intention to slap Nyi Pu Kendi in the face and rushes away towards the veranda of his house. Nyi Pu Kendi breathed a sigh of relief for not getting slapped. He immediately looked towards the burly soldier while smiling faintly and glancing one eye at the soldier. They seem to have more than just employees and employers.

On the veranda of Mpu Kepung's house, two soldiers who were soldiers of Katang-katang Palace due to wearing a dark blue headband were seen immediately standing as soon as Mahamantri I Sirkan Mpu Kepung came towards them.

"What order did you two have to come here?", asked Mpu Kepung immediately.

"Sorry Gusti Mahamantri..

Servants sent by Gusti Prabu Jayengrana called all courtiers of Kotaraja Daha Palace to face the Great Pendopo Hall of Katang-katang Palace. All are obliged to attend, the sick are still required to come. Those who refuse to come are considered to have defied the king's orders. We beg pamit.", the two soldiers immediately saluted Mpu Kepung after speaking and hurried to leave the place.

Mpu Kepung was surprised not to hear that remark. He had already planned to reason ill in order not to come first to the palace until this matter cooled down. But it seems that his intention to reason ill cannot be done because not coming for any reason is considered to be against the order of the king and this can be considered rebellious.

'Gusti Prabu Jayengrana usually issued orders like this. Let's not let anything happen. I have to be careful in speaking', Mpu Kepung's mind as he turned around and went into the house to change his great clothes.

Not long after, Mpu Kepung had already boarded his horse carriage heading towards the Katang-katang Palace. He deliberately chose to pass through the west gate of the palace despite his residence in the south of the palace. Arriving at the Great Pendopo Hall of Katang-katang Palace, the other Kotaraja Daha Palace retainers have gathered and sat cross-legged neatly in their respective places.

Mahamantri I Halu Mpu Sena who was already next to Mpu Kepung's seat, immediately whispered in the ear of the old courtier.

"The Back of Mpu Kepung..

What do you think you know about Gusti Prabu Jayengrana's intention to round us up so early? Does this have anything to do with the attack on the south gate of the palace last night?", whispered Mpu Sena.

"I don't know either, Adhi..

But clearly this has something to do with the incident", replied Mpu Kepung immediately. Mpu Sena looks to ask again but at that time from the front, Prabu Jayengrana appeared in the apit by Dewi Anggarawati and Dewi Naganingrum. Everyone in that place immediately worshiped Prabu Jayengrana.

"Worship us Gusti Prabu Jayengrana!"

After the king sat on his throne and two queens sat on the left right seat of the throne, Prabu Jayengrana raised his right hand.

"Sit down quietly..".

Everyone in the area includes Panji Tejo Laksono, Mapanji Jayagiri, Mapatih Warigalit, Senopati Agung Jarasanda and all the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace and the high-ranking officers of Panjalu soldiers immediately sat cross-legged in their respective places.

"Sendiko dawuh Gusti Prabu.!", said everyone compact together.

Silent. No sound was heard in that place. Even if there were needles that fell off it would definitely be heard by everyone's ears. All of them await the orders of the Maharaja of Panjalu.

Prabu Jayengrana soon rose from his throne. Before starting to speak, there was a sound of long breath from the mouth of the ruler of the Kingdom of Panjalu.

"Hmmmmmmm..

You all must be wondering why I gathered you all this early, right? This has to do with the efforts of Duke Arya Natakusuma to break into the Katang-katang Palace.

You all certainly understand, that the security of all Kotaraja Daha is the responsibility of the pangreh princes, especially the mahamantri. Now I ask the mahamantri here, why is this happening?", Prabu Jayengrana looked at the mahamantri who were sitting in a row on the right. Mpu Kepung, Mpu Sena, Mpu Jayadharma and Mpu Suryadharma turned pale immediately to hear the voice.

"Please forgive Gusti Prabu.. Uhukkk uhukk..

It's been two days now, I'm sick and I'm not feeling well. So the servant is not able to do the job well. Because there is an incident like this, I am willing to be removed from the position of servant Gusti Prabu", said Mpu Suryadharma who was sick.

"Hamba is attending the wedding of his nephew in Kunjang, Gusti Prabu. Because this incident is a disgrace to us and our negligence, then I personally want to resign from the position of servant Gusti Prabu", continued Mpu Jayadharma immediately.

"And you're Mahamantri I Shirkan,

What is your reason?", word for word that is spoken from the mouth of Panji Watugunung aka Prabu Jayengrana like a sledgehammer that hit the heart of Mpu Kepung.

"Eh anu that's uh..

Slave uh servant is not feeling well Gusti Prabu too", Mpu Kepung stutters speaking.

"Do you think I don't know what you're doing when those rebels from Bhumi Sambara Mataram stormed into my Palace, Mpu Kepung?!!!

You and Mpu Sena, Dharmadyaksa ring Kasaiwan Mpu Gandasena, Senopati Tunggul Arga as well as some middle and low level state officials feasted as if nothing happened. Then where is your responsibility as the security regulator of the State Capital ha?!!!"

Prabu Jayengrana's loud voice sounded thunderous like the sound of lightning in broad daylight. The high officials involved in the debauchery in the residence of Mpu Kepung were immediately bowed without daring to raise his head.

"If you do not see your service and devotion to Panjalu, I have chopped your heads one by one. But I also cannot ignore the incident last night because of your negligence in duty", Prabu Jayengrana circulated his gaze towards the retainers of Kotaraja Daha Palace.

"Therefore, I am the King of Panjalu will send down the decree..

From today, Mpu Kepung is no longer Mahamantri I Sirkan. His position was designated as Wredamantri. Mpu Sena, Mpu Jayadharma and Mpu Suryadharma.

Furthermore, their position will be filled by my son Panji Tejo Laksono as Mahamantri I Siri, Mapanji Jayawarsa as Mahamantri I Halu, Mapanji Jayagiri as Mahamantri I Hino and Panji Manggala Seta as Mahamantri I Rangga..!"

HAAAAAAHHHHHHH?!!!!