The Return of the Fire Dragon Swordsman
Story of a Couple of Lover

Panji Tejo Laksono and his two wives continued to race their horses southwards. Although it still could not be separated from the shadow Ki Jatmika who had just lost in bringing subtle creatures to the demon kingdom of Prohibited Forest, but they could not do much either. Not the heart of friends, but dealing with the demon kingdom is very dangerous for those who have low-level knowledge. Being able to defeat Nyi Kembang Sore alone was a fortune to them. If they are forced to help Ki Jatmika, they must be ready to lose their lives. Because the success in the rescue effort was only small once because they were completely blind to the power of the demon kingdom in the Prohibition Forest.

Crossing the rocky road in the Kadipaten Kanjuruhan region, they continue to move towards the south. By late afternoon, the three of them arrived at Pancur Forest which is one of the Pakuwon Tumapel region before entering this small town.

"We'd better get some rest..

Look at the twilight sun soon to be over. It is better to immediately arrange a place to rest before we overnight on the road" said Panji Tejo Laksono who stopped his horse near a small river located next to the highway.

"I agree with you, Kangmas..

Kota Pakuwon Tumapel masih cukup jauh dari sini. Aku akan menyiapkan perbekalan kita untuk nanti makan malam", jawab Dyah Kirana segera.

"Come Brother Kirana..

I will help you to prepare it", said Song Zhao Meng who got the nod of the head from Dyah Kirana. The two immediately jumped down from their respective horses and walked behind a large piece of rock near a large foyer tree. The place is quite protected from the night wind that usually blows from the south.

Song Zhao Meng immediately gathered the dried wood wood around the place to make a bonfire. While Dyah Kirana looking for leaves that can be made as a bed for them.

When his two wives were busy with their respective affairs, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately darted towards the forest trees to find something to eat. By relying on the science of lightening his tall body, Panji Tejo Laksono directly climbed the big tree with ease. As soon as he reached the top of the tree, Panji Tejo Laksono circulated his gaze around the place.

The sensitive ears of Panji Tejo Laksono instantly caught the sound of a boar that was about 50 spears from where he stood. Panji Tejo Laksono smiled and directly jumped from one tree to another. As soon as he reached the destination, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately sharpened his vision down.

Down there, a group of wild boars seemed to be walking along to go home to the burrow where he lived. The banner of Tejo Laksono carrying a bamboo tree the size of a spear from the resting place, immediately prepared to be ready. The pointed bamboo tip was pointed at one of the mother pigs.

Whhhuuugggh...

Chhreeppppppph..,,,!!

Nggguuiikkkkkk!!!

A loud scream rang out from the boar's mouth as the pointed bamboo spear thrown by Panji Tejo Laksono pierced his back into his stomach. The other wild boar immediately scattered to save themselves. While the big boar seemed to be thrashing in pain but he could not escape because the spiky bamboo spear that was thrown by the Panji Tejo Laksono burst into the ground almost a long time inside.

As the huge boar started to limp in as it began to lose steam after the amount of blood coming out from within its body, Panji Tejo Laksono floated down from the top of the tree. Seeing that the huge boar was dead, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately shouldered it and immediately left the place.

Upon arriving at the night place that had been prepared by Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately threw the body of the boar beside the pile of dry wood to be processed immediately. The three of them also worked together to cultivate the wild animals.

The night fell covering the whole world. The bats are busy foraging once out of the cave where he lives. The sound of night birds occasionally rang out from behind the darkness on the branches of trees in the forest. The earthy sounds of grasshoppers and crickets further add to the quiet atmosphere in the place.

The fireplace made by Panji Tejo Laksono, he used to roast the wild boar they had cleaned in a small river near where they had spent the night. Song Zhao Meng helped her husband flip through the wild animal meat while Dyah Kirana occasionally added dry wood to the fireplace to keep the flame awake.

The fragrant smell of roasted wild boar spread around the place. This can indeed be dangerous because it can invite the presence of wild animals such as tigers and wolves. A little careless, their lives could end in the mouths of these beasts.

After the boar was cooked, Panji Tejo Laksono, Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng began to eat it.

All of a sudden..

Klethheeekkk..!!

There was the sound of a dry twig breaking from being stepped on by something. The sensitive ears of Panji Tejo Laksono, immediately turned towards the source of the voice with full vigilance. He immediately turned his head towards Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana who also stopped eating because they heard the sound.

"Sstttt...

Don't noise.. Something is approaching here. Prepare to face all possibilities", whispered Panji Tejo Laksono while putting the index finger of his right hand in front of his mouth.

Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana nodded in understanding. Dyah Kirana immediately put the roasted wild boar beside her then tightly held onto the hilt of her Lonely Moon Sword. Song Zhao Meng was the same. The daughter of Emperor Huizong of Mainland China also slowly began to gather energy in her Ice Moon in the right palm to be on standby for anything that was approaching them.

The sound of footsteps drew closer and continued to approach where they had spent the night. The atmosphere was getting tense in that place.

"Who are y'all? Why settle in this place?", the heavy and authoritative voice of Panji Tejo Laksono said.

"Eehh we're looking for a Kisanak shelter..

There is really no intention to bother you", said the young woman who looked like she was tired because she had a burly man with her.

Panji Tejo Laksono immediately noticed the two of them from head to toe. While Song Zhao Meng and Dyah Kirana were prepared to fight as soon as they saw the arrival of the uninvited guest.

The young woman wearing a dark red dress looks like a daughter of a rich family or a noble. Judging from his clothes made of expensive cloth despite having been torn in some places this showed that he was not a commoner. Some snubbed on top of his hair bun that is not because of its shape is another proof that he is a rich man's son.

Unlike the young woman, this man actually looks like a bully. Some parts of his clothes were patches and torn like lashes on his back. The black knee-length shorts she was wearing looked shabby, as well as the black kali romp that wrapped around her waist looked dirty like it had not been washed for a long time.

This attracted the attention of Panji Tejo Laksono to find out whether why a pair of different caste women could be together until they reached this place.

"It looks like your friend is hurt.. ", the banner of Tejo Laksono pointed towards the lower left chest of the young man who was seen still dripping blood despite having been wrapped in some torn cloth.

"Yes, Kakang Anggana was wounded by the saber of Lokeswara's men's sword while trying to save me.

If you can, let us be with you for tonight. I beg you.", the young lady's eyes stared expectantly at Panji Tejo Laksono.

Hearing the request from the young woman, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned to his two wives. Song Zhao Meng was only silent while Dyah Kirana nodded quickly.

"Well, since they don't mind then I have no reason to throw you out. Please find your own place", after saying so, Panji Tejo Laksono immediately turned back and stepped towards Dyah Kirana and Song Zhao Meng.

The young woman immediately walked behind Panji Tejo Laksono. As soon as he arrived in front of the fireplace, he immediately poured the body of the young man who was with him onto the remaining unused leaves of the bed of Panji Tejo Laksono. He painstakingly arranged the layout of the young man's body to feel comfortable.

"Thank you for sharing your place with me and Kakang Anggana. Kisanak and Nisanak, please introduce my name Dyah Sawitri. This Kakang Anggana.

We are both residents of Wanua Sengguruh in Kadipaten Keling" said the young woman introduced herself.

Dyah Kirana was surprised to hear the story of Dyah Sawitri. Keling is a fragmentary area of Kanjuruhan Duchy in the southeast, precisely close to the Blambangan Kingdom at the eastern end of Java island.

"From Keling? Far away are you..

How did you guys get to this place?", asked Dyah Kirana immediately.

Dyah Sawitri let out a long sigh before finally. He glanced towards Anggana who was still lying weak due to her injuries.

"This is the story...

I am the daughter of Wanua Sengguruh, Ki Supandriya. Since childhood, I have been close friends with Kakang Anggana who is the son of a thick man in my house.

Somehow at first, we both liked each other. Maybe it's because we grew up together so we know each other's nature. When I was two, my father betrothed me to Akuwu Kumitir's son Mahananda. Of course I do not want to be in a match with the rich young man because my heart has become the property of Kakang Anggana.

Because they do not want to be betrothed, Kakang Anggana and I decided to elope. That night we both ran away from my father's house in Wanua Sengguruh. But unfortunately, we were caught by the Mahananda temples. Fortunately, we managed to save ourselves.

But Mahananda didn't let us just like that. He continued to hunt us down to the border of the Kadipaten Kanjuruhan. Yesterday afternoon we..."

Krrruuukkkkk....!!

The voice of Dyah Sawitri's stomach cut the woman's words. Dyah Kirana turned towards Panji Tejo Laksono. As soon as he saw the nod of the head from the husband, Dyah Kirana immediately took out two pieces of roasted wild boar and stretched them out to Dyah Sawitri with a knotty smile.

"Eat first..

The story will be later.."