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The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Challenge
Arya remained silent, only giving a small nod in response to the words of the tall, burly soldier.Before long, Bayu Aji was already near them. The Grand Senapati of the Jayabuana Kingdom saluted Prince Purbaya, who maintained his arrogant demeanor despite standing before Jayabuana’s war commander."Welcome to the Jayabuana Kingdom, Prince. Why didn’t you inform us beforehand if you were planning to come here?"Prince Purbaya looked at Bayu Aji with a scornful gaze. "Whether I inform you or not, what business is it of yours? This is my uncle’s kingdom, so I am free to come here whenever I please!"Bayu Aji took a deep breath. His attempt to formally welcome the Crown Prince of Cakrabuana was met with an unpleasant response."My apologies, Prince... but may I ask your purpose in coming here? I mean, why are you standing in line at the registration area?""Do you see me standing in line? I am the Crown Prince of Cakrabuana. Do you really think I should be pushing through the crowd just
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Tournament Registration
BerikuRemembering Princess Laras's message, Bayu Aji took the initiative to ask the young man in front of him a question. "What is your name, young man?""My name is Arya, Sir.""Alright, Arya... Wait here! I will register you," Bayu Aji said."There is no need, Sir. I would rather stand in line like the other participants. I am not someone special who deserves special treatment, so I think you should register Prince Purbaya instead."Besides not wanting to cut in line, Arya certainly did not want anyone to know that he was also registering Ratnasari for the upcoming tournament. The beautiful girl was currently waiting for him at a small eatery near the royal square.Bayu Aji took a deep breath and nodded before walking toward the registration table to register Prince Purbaya.After leaving the square, Prince Purbaya and his four soldiers hurried toward the palace. His goal was to meet his uncle and inform him that his father had ordered him to participate in the tournament.Upon arr
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Opening of the Tournament
"So, you're not just bluffing, beautiful girl! It looks like I'll have to use force to get you!" Darsono licked his lips, his desire growing stronger."If you can, then do it! But don't regret it if I kill you!" Ratnasari replied. Her slender fingers fastened her twin swords back onto her back.Some other customers hurriedly ran out of the tavern. They knew a fight was about to break out and wanted no part in it.The elderly woman who owned the tavern could only remain silent, resigned to the fact that her only source of income was about to become a battleground for two warriors. Her face looked weary, and her eyes glistened with tears that would soon fall.The tall, burly man’s emotions boiled over. With firm strides, he charged toward Ratnasari, launching his attack.His large fist shot toward the young woman’s chest. But with just a sidestep, Ratnasari easily dodged the opening strike. Not only that, she counterattacked, landing a precise hit on the man's stomach, pushing him back
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon First Round
According to the lottery results, Arya and Ratnasari were assigned to different stages. Arya was on stage number three, while Ratnasari was on stage number four.The adjacent battle arenas allowed the young warriors to sit together instead of being separated. They sat among the other participants waiting for their turn on both stages.Unexpectedly, Darsono was also assigned to stage number four, the same as Ratnasari. This made him excited and eager to teach the beautiful girl a lesson.The most difficult situation would be faced by the warriors on stage number two. The presence of Prince Purbaya, who was also in group two, certainly caused confusion among the other participants. As the crown prince of the Cakrabuana Kingdom, his position put the competitors in a dilemma. They couldn’t possibly dare to injure the crown prince, even though the tournament had no special rules.Participants were free to injure or even kill their opponents. Additionally, anyone who surrendered or stepped
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Arya's Courage
Prince Purbaya shifted his gaze toward Arya. A great fury radiated from his eyes. He was annoyed and enraged because his enjoyment of Ratnasari's beauty had been disrupted by the words of a mere commoner."No one dares to dictate me, you scoundrel! You are just a commoner and have no authority to control what I do!" he snapped."Weren't we all gifted with eyes by the gods to see? Then why do your guards forbid me from looking at you?" Arya sneered, showing not a hint of fear. "You and I are both creations of the gods—the only difference is our positions. You are a prince, and I am an ordinary man.""If you know that, then you should show me respect, for I am the son of a king!" Prince Purbaya retorted."Listen to my words, oh so-called honorable prince. I will respect anyone, but only if they are truly worthy of respect." Arya rose to his feet. "I respect those who value others, even a mere child. But you... with your inability to respect anyone, do you truly deserve to be honored?"E
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Ratnasari's First Match
To confirm his suspicions, the ruler of Jaya Buana Kingdom asked, "Where do you come from, young man?""I represent the Sacred Staff School in this tournament, Your Majesty," Arya replied, keeping his gaze lowered to the ground. He felt a deep respect for King Wijaya Kusuma, whom he considered a wise ruler."That’s not what I asked. Where are you from, and who are your parents?" the king asked again."I do not know, Your Majesty. I lost my memory and have no recollection of where I come from or who my parents are," Arya answered without hesitation, as he truly had no knowledge of his origins.A deep furrow appeared on King Wijaya Kusuma's forehead. The middle-aged man then whispered to Bayu Aji."Could it be, Your Majesty?" Bayu Aji asked curiously."Just follow my orders and confirm whether my suspicions are correct or not. Go now!""As you command, Your Majesty." Bayu Aji bowed in respect and immediately left the place.Prince Purbaya was curious about what his uncle had ordered Bay
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Easy Victory
Ratnasari looked at Darsono, who was sitting among the other participants. With a bright smile, the beautiful girl gave him a thumbs-up—only to turn it downward.Darsono's eyes widened in shock. Seeing his friend humiliated so easily had already angered him, but Ratnasari's mocking gesture made it even worse.The tall, muscular, bald man immediately stood up, his fists clenched tightly as he struggled to control his emotions. If this weren’t an official tournament held by the palace, he would have rushed onto the stage to fight the girl himself."Get up, Wismaya... Fight her! Don't bring shame to our school!" he shouted loudly to encourage his friend.Wismaya got up, feeling humiliated. He wiped the blood off his face with the back of his hand and tasted its salty bitterness as it trickled down to his lips.Darsono’s shout was like a whip of motivation, pushing him to fight harder. He couldn’t afford to be disgraced in front of so many people—especially as a disciple of the Red Eagle
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon A Misleading Accusation
Arya stepped toward the stairs to greet Ratnasari, who was descending from the stage. The audience, all of whom were men, pushed forward, eager to get closer to the beautiful warrior who had now become their new idol.However, they were left disappointed when Arya walked away while holding Ratnasari’s hand. The beautiful girl with dimples was taken aback by his sudden gesture.Ratnasari’s face flushed red with embarrassment, but she did not pull her hand away from the handsome young man. There was an unfamiliar sensation, a strange thrill she felt at that moment.Arya himself only just realized that he was holding Ratnasari’s hand. He quickly let go as they arrived at a small tavern—the very place where Ratnasari and Darsono had clashed the day before.After ordering food, they chose a table near the window. They wanted to keep an eye on the stage, so they decided on that particular spot.A moment later, the elderly woman who owned the tavern approached them, carrying their meals in h
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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
Bitter Reality
King Dharmalaksana glanced at Arya. He had actually hoped that his youngest son would speak up and offer his opinion. But instead, Arya didn’t even seem interested in what they were discussing.From the conversation he overheard between his father and Commander Argananta, besides the Purareksa Kingdom, two other kingdoms suspected of planning a rebellion were the Candipuro Kingdom and the Swarnabumi Kingdom.Among the three, the Swarnabumi Kingdom was the largest. Arya remembered well when he was six or seven years old, the Swarnabumi Kingdom had tried to attack and conquer the Sastrajingga Kingdom, but the kingdom led by his father was still too powerful; in the end, Swarnabumi had surrendered and become a vassal kingdom.Throughout the discussion, Arya didn’t say a word. Not because he was unwilling to share his thoughts, but because neither his father nor Commander Argananta asked for his opinion. Yet, for him, the key points were already clear just from listening.The handsome you
A Rebellion Plan?
“Believe it or not, but the truth is, your brother Jayalaksana has played a big role in saving your parents. You can ask Commander Argananta to confirm this. Or if you’re still doubtful, you can ask the soldiers who escorted us yesterday,” King Dharmalaksana continued.Prince Suryalaksana scratched his head softly. He then recalled Prince Dewalaksana’s words from before, saying that the leadership of the Sastrajingga Kingdom would eventually be handed over to Jayalaksana. That was why, even though he was usually quiet and not a schemer, he ended up being influenced.But he couldn’t reveal that now to his parents. He decided to keep that secret with his two elder brothers.“I’m done here. I’ll return to my room now. Father, Mother, I ask for your leave.” Prince Suryalaksana bowed respectfully before leaving his father’s private chamber.After their third son left, King Dharmalaksana and Queen Dyah Pitaloka also exited the room. The king had specifically requested to meet Dewi, the youn
Doubt
Prince Dewalakasana also looked visibly annoyed at seeing his youngest brother’s closeness with the two beautiful girls. His fingers clenched tightly, trying to hold back the emotions swirling in his mind.There was regret in the heart of the eldest son of King Dharmalaksana—why hadn’t he made sure first whether his youngest brother was truly dead after falling from the cliff?“They seem very close, Brother. We should finish him off once and for all and make sure he’s dead, so he won’t interfere with our efforts to win over those two girls,” said Prince Bimalaksana.“You’re right, Bima. We need to devise a plan to lure him out of the capital,” replied Prince Dewalakasana, his gaze still fixed on a small hut-like structure in the garden.“When it comes to making plans, Suryalaksana is the expert, Brother. Wasn’t it Suryalaksana who devised the plan to push Jaya off the cliff back then?”Dewalakasana smirked slyly. He nodded slightly, then invited his brother to leave the place. Staying
Jealousy
"Do you want to be ungrateful children?" Queen Dyah Pitaloka screamed. Her anger was uncontrollable as she watched her two sons, who no longer respected her at all.Prince Dewalaksana and Prince Bimalaksana heard their mother’s shout, but they kept walking away from the room. Not even a hint of regret stirred in their hearts to apologize to the woman who had given them life.Arya was confused about how to behave. If he showed concern for his mother, his act might be exposed by others, especially the guards stationed at the door.The handsome young man walked toward the door and closed it. Then, he returned to his seat.Dewi, who had been standing, immediately hugged Arya. The little girl looked so frightened seeing the argument between Queen Dyah Pitaloka and her two sons."Why are they acting like that, Mom?" Arya asked, feeling puzzled."Is it because of Dewi, Mom?" Dewi interrupted before Queen Dyah Pitaloka could answer Arya’
