2025-04-04 09:09:47
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Arrival of the Enemy
Arya gazed at the man of higher rank standing before him. He noticed the weariness etched on the forty-year-old man's face."I never realized how complicated royal conflicts could be, Sir. If I were facing a dark sect, I wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate them. But this time, it’s different... I’m truly confused about what stance to take. How many innocent soldiers from both sides will lose their lives in the upcoming war?" Arya let out a deep sigh. He picked up a wide cloth, resembling a blanket, from the watchtower and wrapped it around himself to ward off the cold."As for our soldiers, I understand their reasons for fighting, Sir. But the enemy troops... Do they realize the terrible consequences if King Dharma Kusuma wins this war? Or perhaps they do know but still choose to fight simply because they are soldiers bound by loyalty to their king," the young man continued.Prime Minister Bayu Aji recognized that the young warrior beside him had a mi
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Arya's Skill
"All soldiers, prepare yourselves!" Arya's thunderous voice echoed.His shout, amplified by inner energy, was even heard in the palace. All the soldiers who had been slightly at ease immediately stood tall, awaiting the next command.Tension was evident on every soldier's face. The situation they had hoped to avoid ever since the Kertabuana Kingdom was divided into two was now becoming a reality.Yes, war. A word dreaded by those who cherish peace. A word that brings prolonged suffering. Whether winning or losing, both sides would endure hardship.The archers, forming the first offensive division, were already in position. Their bows and arrows were firmly gripped, eyes locked onto the enemy ahead. They remained crouched to avoid detection, waiting for the war commander to raise his hand as a signal to launch their attack.After receiving a report from a soldier about the approaching enemy forces, Prime Minister Bayu Aji, who ha
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Art of War
Mandalasura’s speed and the lightness of his body as he floated through the air to catch the flying arrow left everyone watching stunned — including Arya and Rengga.Ratnasari reacted the same way. But unlike the others, she wasn’t surprised by Mandalasura’s ability — she was shocked because the figure she saw was someone familiar. Someone she had once seen deep within a forest.Her suspicion turned out to be true. Mandalasura had violated a principle that had been upheld by the Black Sect for hundreds of years — a principle that stated the Black Sect would never interfere in royal politics, especially by siding with any kingdom in a war between two rulers.If Sastra Wijaya, the leader of the Black Sect from the Eight Directions, were to find out about Mandalasura's violation, he would likely explode in anger. He had warned his followers time and again not to dare get involved in the political intrigues of kingdoms. Almost every gathering, he would emphasi
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Sacrifice
On the other side, Prime Minister Bayu Aji deeply regretted the failure of the trap he had carefully devised. As someone with considerable experience, he felt like he had failed to anticipate the enemy’s intelligence in reading his strategy. He should have prepared a backup plan in case his initial plan failed.The forty-year-old Prime Minister chose to sit, leaning against the wooden wall of the watchtower. His eyes stared blankly at the archers who had taken their respective positions. He felt unworthy of the title he carried.If I failed right from the beginning, how will things turn out later? His heart was torn apart by the bitter truth invading his thoughts.Seeing Prime Minister Bayu Aji’s condition — drained of spirit — Arya stepped closer to him. He held the man's shoulders and helped him stand up."Should a leader show weakness in front of his subordinates?" Arya asked firmly.Prime Minister Bayu Aji looked at Arya's face. The y
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Mandalasura’s Intelligence
Prince Purbaya swallowed hard. What a terrifying war tactic the old man beside him was executing. Yet, when he saw how well-prepared the enemy was, Prince Purbaya could still understand the sacrifice strategy that Mandalasura was implementing.Even so, Prince Purbaya couldn’t help but feel anxious that the sacrifice of his soldiers might end up being in vain.“I understand, Grandmaster. So, what shall we do next?” he asked.Mandalasura didn’t immediately answer. Instead, he turned around and waved his hand at Commander Kartasura, who was already standing ready with ten thousand soldiers behind him. In the hands of these soldiers were shields made of thick iron.After that, Mandalasura also signaled to his eight hundred disciples to move forward first.The fifty-year-old commander understood the signal Mandalasura had given. Without hesitation, he shouted an order for his troops to advance.Following Commander Kartasura’s command,
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Fire Trench
The verbal slap delivered by King Wijaya Kusuma made the officials bow their heads in shame. None of them could utter a word to refute the question posed by the ruler of the Jaya Buana Kingdom."Aren’t you ashamed of Prince Jayalaksana, Rengga, and Ratnasari, who are standing at the very front, risking their lives for the sake of the Jaya Buana Kingdom? Who are those three? Let me tell you something — even if Prince Jayalaksana wasn’t the Grand Commander, he would still fight on our side," King Wijaya Kusuma continued.Without waiting for any response from his officials, King Wijaya Kusuma turned and strode out of the hall. The king, who had entered his fifties, was determined to leave the palace and fight alongside his soldiers.As soon as King Wijaya Kusuma left the hall, the officials, whose hearts had been stirred, hurried after him. Of course, none of them wanted to be branded as disloyal to their king.Meanwhile, the battle outside grew fier
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Breached Gate
Heart-wrenching screams echoed in succession from the mouths of the Shadow Devil Sect members as they fell lifeless to the ground, deadly wounds piercing their vital points.The severely limited visibility made it impossible for Mandalasura's disciples to predict where the attacks were coming from. They also had no idea when the unseen strikes would claim their only life.The thick smoke truly became a serious disturbance. They could have swung their swords wildly, but more likely than not, their slashes would end up injuring their own comrades.Running away from the city wall was not an option either. On one side, the towering and solid wall was impossible to climb without the help of ladders or grappling ropes. On the other side, the moat, ablaze with roaring fire, could easily roast them alive.Waiting for death in silence was certainly not a choice they would accept easily. They had to make every effort to survive this sudden slaught
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Ratnasari vs Mandalasura
Both of the young man's fingers were already drenched in the blood of his victims. No matter what kind of clothes they wore, the sharpness of Arya's claws easily tore through their flesh, ripping it apart down to the bone.Like a cold-blooded killer, the handsome young man still managed to flash a faint smile every time he finished off an opponent.What was reflected on Arya's face instilled terror in the minds of the enemy soldiers targeted by him. It was no wonder that those soldiers desperately tried to avoid facing Arya directly.The young man then grabbed two swords lying nearby. His sharp gaze locked onto a group of Cakrabuana soldiers standing before him. Fearful of becoming the target of his slaughter, the soldiers instinctively kept stepping backward."Aaaakh!"Their lack of focus on their surroundings gave Jaya Buana's soldiers the perfect opportunity to launch a surprise attack. Uninvited slashes and thrusts struck them down in
Latest Chapter
The Suspicion of Two Princes
Two soldiers quickly moved to seize Kelana Sura. Both were actually afraid that Kelana Sura or Duke Wongsonegoro would retaliate by punishing them once Prince Jayalaksana departed. But that fear immediately vanished when the youngest son of King Dharmalaksana spoke before they took Kelana Sura to prison.“Uncle Wongso, please remember well what I’m about to say. I, Jayalaksana, guarantee the safety of every soldier who performs his duty properly. I will also punish regional leaders like you, Uncle, if you ever misuse your position and mistreat the people. So I hope you will act as a trustworthy leader,” said Arya.“I will always remember Your Highness’s message,” replied Duke Wongsonegoro.In truth, the ruler of the Sarirejo dukedom was surprised and even skeptical that a son of King Dharmalaksana would have such a character, since to his knowledge, the four sons of the Sastrajingga Kingdom’s ruler had never shown much concern for state affairs. Prince Dewalaksana had visited once or
A Deserved Punishment
The soldier walked toward the hall doors after saluting Duke Wongsonegoro.“Quickly, bring him in. His Grace the Duke is eager to meet him!” the soldier ordered the four guards who had been pointing their spears at Arya since they arrived at the gates of the duchy.Arya stepped into the hall, the four soldiers following closely behind.Duke Wongsonegoro, burning with the desire to punish or even kill the man who had severed his son’s right hand, kept his eyes fixed on the hall doors. But the moment Arya entered, followed by the four soldiers, the Duke’s eyes widened in shock.His heart felt like it stopped. His blood and breath seemed to freeze. It wasn’t just that a young man had cut off his son’s hand—it was that he knew exactly who this young man was, now walking toward him with a calm, smiling face.Duke Wongsonegoro instantly stood and fell to his knees, pressing his forehead to the floor. “Your servant pays respect, Prince Jayalaksana.”The fat man’s voice trembled violently. Hi
Sarirejo Duchy
Arya’s suspicions turned out to be correct. That morning, the village chief, along with several villagers, came to the inn where the young couple had spent the night. Among them was the girl who had been assaulted by Kelana Sura, now in the comforting embrace of a middle-aged woman.But they had to face the disappointment of not meeting the two heroes. The innkeeper told them that the couple had already left the village before sunrise.Meanwhile, the two figures the villagers of Sekar Sari were searching for were now far away, riding swiftly toward Sarirejo Duchy, which was only a day’s journey from the village.Several hours later, just as the sun was dipping toward the western horizon, Kelana Sura and a dozen of his men finally arrived at Sarirejo Duchy.Duke Wongsonegoro was furious when he saw his son in such a pitiful state, missing his right hand. The rotund duke cursed and swore, condemning the one who had severed his beloved son’s hand.In front of him, a dozen men knelt with
Leaving the Village
Arya handed the two pouches of coins he was holding to the young woman. “Give one pouch to your employer, and the other is for you.”The young woman was stunned in disbelief. Being saved from the cruelty of those men was already a priceless blessing, and now she was also receiving a pouch of coins that, to her, seemed like a fortune.“Just take it. Give the money to your parents,” said Ratnasari, noticing the girl’s hesitation in accepting Arya’s gift.“Thank you, kind sir. But how could I possibly repay the kindness you both have shown me?”Arya gave the young woman a warm smile. “If your parents are still alive, you can repay us by being devoted to them. And don’t forget to show kindness to others. The smiles of happiness from people you help are sincere prayers sent your way. No one you’ve helped will pray ill upon you,” he replied.“Now go home! We’ll handle things here,” Ratnasari added, continuing Arya’s words.“Alright, kind lady. Once again, I offer my deepest thanks for all y
Severe Punishment
The man who had just swung his sword was shocked when his attack hit nothing. It was clear that the young man hadn’t moved an inch even though the blade was only a handspan away from its target.He turned around when he heard a mocking voice behind him.“You—how did you get over there?”“Hahaha… What a foolish question from someone with such low skill. You and the rest of you should realize just who you’re dealing with,” Arya replied, deliberately boasting in front of them so they would understand that there’s always someone stronger above.The handsome young man turned his gaze to his lover.“Ratna, finish them all! I don’t want to dirty my hands with their filthy blood right now!”“With pleasure. There’s no place on this earth for those who disgrace and violate women!” the beautiful girl grinned, revealing her fierce side.Without another word, Ratnasari swiftly attacked one of the men and snatched his sword. Her claw strike landed precisely on the man’s neck, killing him instantly
The Busy Village
Half a day’s journey had passed since Arya and Ratnasari left the capital. Without realizing it, their footsteps had carried them into the evening.As the sun dimmed and prepared to set, the couple arrived at the first village they encountered. Two entrance gates made of stacked bricks stood tall, as if to welcome their arrival. Nearby, a large signboard stood next to one of the gates.Although the sun was fading, the village activity did not slow down. Dozens of bamboo torches, their flames dancing in the wind, lined the village streets—placed in front of each house or building.People bustled about—men and women, old and young alike—signaling that life in this village was far from quiet. Added to that were carts drawn by horses and oxen, one by one filling the roads.Arya shook his head. Of all the villages he had visited, this was the first where he witnessed such a unique custom.Vendors lined the streets, eagerly offering their goods to anyone passing by their stalls. Shouts and
A Mother’s Blessing
Arya lifted his face. He froze when he saw Ratnasari already inside his room, standing and staring at him sharply. One thing confused him—how would he explain himself to his beloved now that his charade had been exposed?Much like her son, Queen Dyah Pitaloka was also at a loss for words. Although Ratnasari’s act of barging into someone else’s room without knocking was impolite, she couldn’t bring herself to be harsh toward her future daughter-in-law.Ratnasari, in truth, felt guilty for not knocking first. Especially since Queen Dyah Pitaloka, who had always been like a mother to her, was inside the room. But on the other hand, had she knocked, she wouldn’t have discovered that Arya had been pretending about his memory loss all this time.“I apologize, Your Majesty. I didn’t know you were here. If I’m disturbing you, I will leave at once.”“Stay, my daughter-in-law. Since you already know, I will explain everything,” Queen Dyah Pitaloka replied.<
The Unveiling of the Deception
On the journey back to the palace, Prince Suryalaksana was deep in thought, trying hard to figure out how to foil Prince Dewalaksana’s plan. He was so focused that he didn’t even notice Prince Bimalaksana trying to talk to him.“Why are you so quiet, Surya?” asked Prince Bimalaksana, giving his younger brother a light tap on the shoulder.Prince Suryalaksana snapped out of his thoughts with a start. “What is it, Brother Bima?”Prince Bimalaksana stopped walking. “What’s on your mind, Surya? Don’t let Brother Dewa’s words confuse you.”“What do you mean, Brother?” Prince Suryalaksana frowned.“You’re my brother. We grew up together—I know exactly how you think, Surya.”“I don’t understand what you’re getting at,” Prince Suryalaksana said, scratching his head slowly.“Come on, Surya, stop pretending. I know you don’t agree with Brother Dewa’s plan. You just went along with it to keep him happy, didn’t you?”<
The Cunning of Prince Dewalaksana
In the midst of his despair, Prince Dewalaksana’s eyes caught sight of Commander Argananta walking into the training ground.The three princes looked at him in surprise. Why was Commander Argananta approaching them? What news did the commander of the Sastrajingga kingdom’s army want to deliver to them?Commander Argananta had expected to find Prince Dewalaksana there with Prince Bimalaksana, but he hadn’t anticipated that Prince Suryalaksana would be with them as well. A flicker of surprise crossed his mind, as Prince Suryalaksana was known to be a loner.But he quickly brushed off his surprise. After all, they were brothers, so it wasn’t too strange that they were spending time together.“What brings you here, Uncle? It seems like you have something to tell us,” Prince Dewalaksana asked curiously.Commander Argananta smiled warmly. “Indeed, I do have something to tell you. Actually, His Majesty ordered me to deliver this message to you a
