The King of Ayodya stared at Ki Panji Anom for quite a while. He couldn’t even utter a word; his tongue felt completely stiff. The offer given by Ki Panji Anom was far from the original agreement they had made.“If you don’t agree, it’s fine. I will leave this place, and you had better prepare to face an attack from the Sastrajingga Kingdom,” said Ki Panji Anom with a hint of threat.Ki Anom could have killed the King of Ayodya right there, but he wasn’t sure whether the ten thousand soldiers of the Swarnabumi Kingdom would still carry out the planned assault. Besides, he could just leave the King of Ayodya if the latter refused his terms. However, considering that many of his men—especially the special members—had already been killed, he had to rely on verbal threats to push his plan forward.Hearing such a threat immediately crushed the King of Ayodya’s courage. He had no choice but to accept the offer, for there was still a chance of survival. But if he refused and Ki Panji Anom le

After Ki Panji Anom unleashed his final strike, the massive gate finally collapsed. More than ten soldiers were crushed beneath the thick iron sheets that fell with a deafening crash.“Everyone, attack!” Ki Panji Anom shouted his command.The breaching of the gate was a devastating blow for Commander Argananta. Yet, as best as he could, he ordered his troops to hold the line so the enemy would not enter the capital.“Face them outside! Don’t let them set foot in the capital!” he cried.Thousands of Sastrajingga soldiers surged out of the city. The two forces clashed head-on, leaving no chance to avoid a fierce battle. One side fought to overthrow the Sastrajingga Kingdom, while the other fought desperately to defend its sovereignty.Though outnumbered, the spirit of Argananta’s soldiers did not waver. The warlord himself descended to the frontlines, fighting shoulder to shoulder with his men to repel the enemy’s relentless waves of attack.What truly tipped the balance, however, was t

On the other side, outside the capital, Prince Suryalaksana — who had been given special orders by his father to leave the palace — crept along a secret passage. When he reached the middle of the corridor, he came to a fork where each branch led in a different direction.While Prince Bimalaksana and Queen Dyah Pitaloka, accompanied by a dozen royal guards, took the left path, Prince Suryalaksana took the right path, which, if extended in a straight line, would lead toward the second gate.This was not the first time Prince Suryalaksana had passed through that secret passage. King Dharmalaksana had once guided his wife and four sons through those three corridors — a precaution intended to let them escape in a moment of extreme danger.Carrying a bamboo torch, the king’s third son — who had also been named crown prince — continued on for nearly ten kilometers. That was a long distance for a prince, but his determination to recapture the palace overcame his fatigue.Back in the hall, Kin

It wasn’t difficult for Arya to find the entrance to the secret passage. His hobby of hunting had made him familiar with the forest paths surrounding the capital.The two of them entered the dark passage. For light, Arya drew the Fire Dragon Sword and walked in front.“When Father once took me through this tunnel, I thought he had gone mad. Who would dare rebel against a kingdom as great as Sastrajingga? What kind of power could overthrow his throne? I thought it was impossible,” Arya said.“But apparently, there is,” Rengga replied with a small laugh.“My thoughts back then were understandable. At that time, I wasn’t even interested in martial arts. I thought martial arts only brought suffering to others.”“It all depends on the individual, Arya. Back in the sect, I once asked each member why they trained in martial arts. Most answered it was for self-defense. But there was one answer that truly disturbed me.”“What was it?” Arya asked curiously.“That member said—because of brotherh

The Wrath of Ki Panji AnomUpon entering the chamber, Suro Sentiko knelt before Ki Panji Anom.“How did it go, Suro?” asked Ki Panji Anom, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.“My apologies, My Lord... Dharmalaksana managed to escape from the palace. The soldiers who combed through every part of the palace also failed to find him,” replied Suro Sentiko. His gaze dropped to the floor, fearing his master’s anger.Ki Panji Anom let out a long sigh before opening his eyes. He glared sharply at Suro Sentiko, who was kneeling before him. “Who do you think is responsible?”“I suspect that young man, My Lord. But how could he have entered the palace without you knowing? Was the Radar Shield you used ineffective against him?”“Repeat your last words! You doubt my ability?” Ki Panji Anom’s voice grew sharper, making Suro Sentiko tremble in fear.“My apologies, My Lord... I never doubted your ability. But how could that young man enter the Radar Shield without you knowing?”Ki Panj