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The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Strange Technique
Arya withdrew his fingers from Suliwa's body. He then kicked the old man's lifeless corpse with enough force to send it flying.After ensuring his opponent was dead, Arya's eyes scanned the surroundings. As far as he remembered, there was still one more of Sidharta’s guards he had to eliminate.Right on cue, Paringga rushed toward him and launched an attack. He could not accept that his friend had died at the hands of this young man.Wielding a black staff with a tiger-head hilt, Paringga bombarded Arya's defense with a relentless barrage of attacks.Even though he was barehanded, Arya, the handsome young man, gradually managed to push Paringga back until the latter was forced into a purely defensive stance.---Meanwhile, inside the duchy palace, a man dressed in black ran hastily into the hall."My apologies, Duke Sudaraksa..." The man paused, struggling to catch his erratic breath."What is it, soldier? Do you have important news?" Duke Sudaraksa asked, a hint of anxiety in his ton
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Death of Paringga
"I will kill you, boy!" Paringga's voice was deep and menacing.Arya gripped his sword once more. He wanted to test the sharpness of his claws against the claws of the tiger-headed man."Enough talk! Let's continue the fight."Paringga growled. His black claws extended slightly, sharp and deadly. He planted his stance firmly before launching an attack."Die!" The tiger-headed man lunged forward with a fierce strike.Arya dodged to the side as the opening attack aimed for his head. However, the follow-up strike targeted his stomach. The handsome young man swiftly leaped backward several steps to evade.Paringga was relentless. He continued his assault without pause, his speed and agility resembling that of a tiger hunting its prey."His speed keeps increasing," Arya muttered. He adjusted his own speed, determined to end the battle quickly.With a rapid counterattack, Arya struck back, giving his opponent no chance to retaliate.Paringga grimaced in pain as multiple wounds opened across
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Duke Sudaraksa's greatest fear.
"Alright, I will ask the same question. How is the development of the duchy you are leading, Duke?""Everything is fine, Prime Minister.As long as I have been the Duke of Jayakerta, everything has been running normally. The people are also quite prosperous," Duke Sudaraksa answered firmly.Prime Minister Bayu Aji furrowed his brows. The answer given by Duke Sudaraksa did not align with what he had just seen. "Now tell me, what are the parameters of prosperity for the people of Jayakerta, according to you?"Duke Sudaraksa fell silent. He did not know how to answer the question posed to him.A mocking smile was clearly etched on Prime Minister Bayu Aji’s lips. "Do you mean to say that the many vagrants and beggars along the roads of the duchy I passed earlier are a sign of prosperity in your opinion?"Duke Sudaraksa’s mind was racing as he faced the second most important person in the Jaya Buana Kingdom, who was known for his intelligence."Those vagrants and beggars are not native res
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Arrival of King Dharmakusuma
In line with what Duke Sudaraksa felt, Sidharta experienced the same. His fear continued to grow, and the specter of the death penalty danced before his eyes."I also do not wish to kill the soldiers of the Jayakerta duchy, Prime Minister. My purpose here in helping Sanjaya is solely to seek justice for the massacre of Sanjaya's family by these two—Sidharta and Duke Sudaraksa." Arya looked at Duke Sudaraksa and Sidharta alternately."Sanjaya has lied, Prime Minister. I am not as accused by the Grand Senopati. The perpetrator of Sanjaya's family massacre is Sidharta, Prime Minister." Duke Sudaraksa desperately sought an escape.Sidharta was stunned in disbelief. He felt forced to become the scapegoat for deeds they had both committed."I never thought you would only seek to save yourself, Sudaraksa! Yet you played a role in the massacre of Sanjaya's family. You even took the largest share of Sanjaya's father's inheritance.""Silence!" shouted Prime Minister Bayu Aji. His voice thundere
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Challenge of War
"Let's go inside!" invited King Wijaya Kusuma, receiving nods from the two beautiful young women.After a soldier opened the door, the three of them stepped into the grand hall.King Dharma Kusuma and Prince Purbaya stood and bowed in respect as the ruler of the Jaya Buana Kingdom approached them."My brother, Dharma, how have you been? It has been a long time since you last visited me," said King Wijaya Kusuma, welcoming his younger brother."I'm doing well, Your Majesty," replied King Dharma Kusuma, his face expressionless. He was still holding back his emotions because he had yet to see the young man his son had mentioned.Prince Purbaya glanced at Princess Laras and Ratnasari in turn. His desire to possess both of them grew stronger. The two women were equally beautiful and had figures that could make any man swallow his saliva.King Wijaya Kusuma walked toward his throne. His mind was still uneasy, eager to know the real reason his brother had come to visit him."What brings you
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Arya’s Decision
"It is true, Your Majesty. Duke Sudaraksa was involved in the massacre of Sanjaya’s family. I have already sentenced him to death because his crimes were beyond reason," reported Prime Minister Bayu Aji."Then where is Sanjaya now? Did he not return here with you?""Sanjaya did return, Your Majesty. However, on the way, he decided to go back to Jayakerta to assist Caraka, whom I appointed as the temporary leader there.""Who is Caraka?" King Wijaya Kusuma furrowed his brow."Caraka used to work for Sanjaya’s father, Your Majesty. Because of his good character, I saw no issue in appointing him as the temporary leader of Jayakerta until the official successor you appoint arrives.""For now, let him lead. If he performs well, I may consider making him the permanent Duke."A heavy sigh escaped from King Wijaya Kusuma's lips."What troubles Your Majesty?" Arya asked after noticing the unusual expression on the ruler of Jaya Buana.King Wijaya Kusuma gazed at Arya for a long moment. "Are yo
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Strategy Discussion
"Sorry, I won’t repeat it next time," he said, holding his lover’s hands tightly."Promise?"Arya nodded. "I promise. Now sit down, there’s something I need to talk about."Ratnasari settled her well-shaped figure onto the cushioned seat beside Arya."Please come closer, Princess. Sit by my side," Arya said.Princess Laras lifted her face. Suddenly, her heart pounded wildly. Something she had never expected was happening—sitting side by side with that handsome young man was something she had only imagined.The beautiful princess was frozen for a moment before Ratnasari stood up and took her hand. A slight smile formed as she nodded."You both know about the war challenge King Dharma Kusuma has given to His Majesty, don’t you?" Arya asked after the two stunning women had seated themselves beside him.Ratnasari and Princess Laras gave small nods."You don’t have to worry. As long as I am still a
The Sword Of The Fire Dragon The Play
Before anyone could speak, the handsome young man stood up again. "If any of you officials want my position, take it! But if something happens that leads to our defeat, I will hunt him down wherever he goes and tear him to pieces!"The officials lowered their heads in fear as the newly appointed Grand Commander, who had only been in position for a few days, let his anger explode."It's terrifying when Arya is angry," muttered Prime Minister Bayu Aji. He believed that the young man's principles in defending the people were non-negotiable."Very well, Commander. I agree with your proposal. You may depart, but take some people with you," said King Wijaya Kusuma, trying to calm Arya, who was burning with emotion.Arya shook his head slightly. "I will go alone, Your Majesty. If I have to protect others, my mission will not be effective.""Very well, but be careful. When will you depart, Commander?""Perhaps tomorrow, Your Ma
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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
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’
