All Chapters of The Sword Of The Fire Dragon: Chapter 271
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A Perfect Disguise
Karyo pulled the reins to halt his horse-drawn cart. He glanced at Arya and Ratnasari in turn, trying to assess their characters.His focus also didn't stray far from the swords strapped to their backs. From that alone, he could tell they were likely a pair of warriors on a journey.Although he didn’t know how skilled they were, Karyo was still grateful to have their company on his journey to the Purareksa kingdom.“Very well. But I must apologize in advance—this cart isn’t built for speed,” said Karyo.“It’s no problem, Uncle. This is our first time heading to Purareksa, so at the very least, we won’t get lost if we travel with you,” Arya replied with an excuse.In truth, what he told Karyo was merely a reason. Traveling with a merchant might lure out the bandit gang hiding nearby to ambush them. It would be different if they were traveling alone through the winding path around the Dead Forest.Karyo’s cart continued to move. Though it wasn’t fast, it wasn’t exactly slow either. The
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
The four men were startled and tried to retreat. But Arya didn’t give them the chance to even catch a deeper breath. The handsome young man, moving faster than the eye could follow, disabled all four attackers in an instant.“If you want to keep the only life you have intact inside your body, then tell me now—who is your true leader? Is it Ki Ageng Wanayasa, or is there someone else leading you?” Arya threatened.Over thirty members of the bandit group exchanged nervous glances. What they had just witnessed wasn’t some lucky coincidence for the young man. Resisting him now would be futile—nothing more than a senseless suicide mission.The invincibility of Arya’s body turned their inner fear into something visible—shown clearly through their gestures and expressions.“If you won’t talk, I promise none of you will walk away alive. Your actions have harmed so many people, and more could suffer from your barbarity!”Arya stepped forward and picked up a branch about a meter long from the g
A Streak of Misfortune
"Uncle, are you sure you want to continue the journey alone?" Arya asked.Karyo stared into the distance. All he could see was endless darkness. A sense of doubt began to creep into his mind.Arya noticed the hesitation in Karyo’s eyes. He felt uneasy letting the man travel alone in such a dark and quiet night. “Or how about this, Uncle… Since we’ll also be heading to the Purareksa Kingdom later, how about Ratna accompany you for the rest of your journey? Once the matter with Ki Ageng Wanayasa is settled, I’ll follow—but through the dead forest.”Karyo looked at Arya with a puzzled expression. What difference would it make, continuing alone or being accompanied by a young girl? He had no idea what her abilities were.“I understand your concern, Uncle. But trust me, it’s hard to find anyone who matches Ratna’s skills. Even if someone with bad intentions lies ahead, even if they outnumber her three to one, I’m confident they wouldn’t stand a chance,” Arya continued.“Well? Are you willi
Leaving the Village
Arya handed the two pouches filled with coins to the girl. “Give one to your master, and the other is for you.”The girl looked at him in disbelief. Being saved from the cruelty of those men was already a precious blessing—and now, being given such a large amount of money felt almost unreal to her.“Just take it. Give the money to your parents,” said Ratnasari, noticing the girl’s hesitation.“Thank you, kind sir. But how can I possibly repay your kindness?”Arya smiled warmly. “If your parents are still alive, repay us by being devoted to them. And don’t forget to be kind to others. The smiles of those you help are sincere prayers directed to you. No one who has been helped ever prays ill for their savior.”“Now go home. We’ll take care of the rest,” Ratnasari added, following up on Arya’s words.“Yes, kind lady. Once again, thank you both so much for your help. May the gods grant you both lasting happiness in your marriage.”Arya and Ratnasari exchanged glances after hearing the ble
A Streak of Misfortune
--- “Uncle, are you sure you want to continue the journey alone?” Arya asked. Karyo stared into the distance. All he could see was endless darkness. Doubts about continuing the journey began to creep into his mind. Arya noticed the hesitation in Karyo’s eyes. He felt uneasy about letting him go alone into the dark, quiet night. “Or how about this, Uncle... Since we’re also heading to the Purareksa Kingdom, why don’t we have Ratna accompany you for the rest of the journey? Once I’m done with the matter regarding Ki Ageng Wanayasa, I’ll catch up with you by passing through the Dead Forest.” Karyo looked at Arya with surprise. What difference would it make if he continued the journey alone or with a young girl? He didn’t even know her capabilities. “I understand your concern, Uncle. But believe me, it’s hard to find someone who matches Ratna’s abilities. Even if there are enemies ahead—three times their number—I’m sure they still wouldn’t be able to defeat her,” Arya added.
The Entrapment Plan
Wisnu could no longer hold back the emotions bubbling inside him. Swear words spilled from his mouth repeatedly. Though he didn’t shout, at least it gave him a bit of relief.“Damn it! Why the hell am I having such rotten luck today?”His thoughts drifted back to that morning. After leaving the eatery, his stomach suddenly cramped, forcing him to relieve himself as quickly as possible.He galloped his horse at full speed to find somewhere secluded. A river became his target, and it didn’t happen just once—it happened several times until his body was completely drained.To recover his strength, Wisnu rested under a tree. But unexpectedly, a bird perched above dropped its feces right onto his head.In the afternoon, while riding through a forest on his way to the Jaya Buana capital, a heavy rainstorm poured down on him, soaking him to the bone. His body turned pale from the unrelenting cold.His misery was complete when he arrived in the capital. With no available lodging, he had to sle
Divided Loyalties
Sumini, a woman who appeared to be in her fifties, hurried over to Ki Ageng Wanayasa.“Sumini, can I ask you for a favor?”“What would you like me to do, Sir?” Sumini asked in return.Ki Ageng then explained to his servant what she needed to do.“That’s all, Sir?” Sumini asked again after listening to the explanation.“Yes, that’s it. Now hurry!” Ki Ageng Wanayasa replied sharply.He quickly headed to his room and took down a sword hanging on the wall. The sword was noticeably larger than a typical one.One thought consumed him: if he couldn’t save his honor in front of the villagers, then he would kill them—every last one.His delay in coming out only enraged the former members of the Maling Cluring bandit gang. Almost all of them were now shouting, demanding their former leader step out of his house.Naturally, this commotion drew even more attention from the villagers. Many became curious about what was happening—especially as the outsiders started mentioning loot and robberies.Af
The Village Chief’s Wickedness Exposed
"Is what Darno said true, Ki Ageng?" asked one of the villagers, who had begun to doubt their village chief."Of course he won’t admit it. If criminals were so quick to confess, the prisons would be full," Darno responded swiftly before Ki Ageng Wanayasa could speak."Silence, Darno! Now I see clearly—you are the mastermind behind this slander. I will never forgive you!" Ki Ageng Wanayasa snapped."Keep lying, Ki Ageng. In the end, your true colors will be revealed. No matter how clever a squirrel is at leaping, it will fall eventually. The same goes for you. No matter how tightly you wrap a corpse, its stench will rise in the end," Darno retorted, a mocking smile curling on his lips.Ki Ageng Wanayasa clenched his jaw. Darno’s words struck him deep. He turned to look at the villagers, who now stared at him with uncertain eyes."Do you all believe the words of this ungrateful scoundrel?" Ki Ageng pointed his index finger at Darno. "He’s followed me for years, and now he dares turn aga
An Unexpected Encounter
“In a situation like this, how can the warrior joke around? How could they possibly become soldiers? They were former bandits. Didn't the palace consider carefully who to recruit as soldiers?” asked a local resident.Arya looked at the man, who appeared to be around fifty years old.“Do I look like I’m joking? Can a person not be given a chance to become a soldier and serve in the palace?”Seeing Ki Ageng Wanayasa’s eyes darting in every direction, Arya launched a swift kick, striking the former leader of the Maling Cluring bandits in the head, sending him flying and crashing to the ground.“Aaaakh!” A cry of pain burst from Ki Ageng Wanayasa’s lips.The villagers swallowed hard, stunned by what they had just witnessed. They could only shake their heads in disbelief at the speed of the young outsider, whose movements were too quick to be seen with the naked eye.“Forgive me, Warrior. I didn’t mean to offend you. But who will guarantee that they’re fit to become soldiers?”“I will!” Ar
Battle Against Members of the White Hawk Sect
Everyone who heard Suryo's words agreed and sincerely hoped that the throne of the Sastrajingga Kingdom would someday be passed on to Prince Jayalaksana. With his humble and people-oriented nature, coupled with his outstanding martial arts prowess, they believed the kingdom would reach the peak of its glory under his rule.Meanwhile, Arya continued galloping through the dead forest, now abandoned by its former occupants—the Maling Cluring bandits. The narrow trail cutting through the forest was barely visible beneath the layers of dry leaves. The absence of merchants and travelers for a long time had caused it to disappear.According to the innkeeper’s estimation, passing through the dead forest would shorten the travel time by two days. While the public route would take five days, crossing the forest would only take three.But Arya had no intention of staying in the forest that long. He pushed his horse to its limits, channeling his energy into the animal’s body to enhance its streng