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The Sword Of The Fire Dragon Keeping Watch
The large brown horse ridden by the head soldier galloped swiftly through the forest. As the day was nearing nightfall, he urged his steed forward as fast as possible to return to the grand formation of the Cakrabuana Kingdom's army.Just before the sun left the earth for its resting place, the head soldier finally halted his horse. He had arrived amidst tens of thousands of soldiers who were setting up tents in the forest.According to the plan, this place would serve as the command center for the upcoming attack. The largest tent, designated for King Dharma Kusuma, stood majestically among the hundreds of tents of various sizes surrounding it.In terms of distance from the capital city of the Jaya Buana Kingdom, the location was approximately two kilometers away. King Dharma Kusuma had deliberately chosen this site as the central point for the attack. The vast natural landscape, consisting of large trees, served as a natural fortress against su
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
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Confession
A knock on the door made Arya rise to his feet. His steps moved instinctively as his fingers reached for the doorknob and opened it. Ratnasari and Dewi were already standing outside Arya’s room. Their smiles bloomed with happiness. Dewi, who already had a naturally beautiful face, looked even lovelier after being properly cleaned. Arya crouched down in front of Dewi and looked closely at the little girl's face. I'm sure Mother will like this little girl, he thought to himself. “Dewi, from today on, I accept you as my sister. Anyone who treats you badly is asking for trouble with me. I will not let anyone hurt you or make you cry,” said Arya. “Is what you said really true, Kakang?” Dewi asked curiously. “Do I look like I’m lying?” Arya asked in return. Dewi looked into Arya’s eyes for a few moments, then shook her head. A second later, she ran into Arya’s embrace as he
Dewi’s Story
The woman shook her head. "I’m not like the other townspeople who heartlessly let that little girl go hungry. Even if not directly, I often gave her food. I was afraid that if the others found out, they might shun me too.""How did you give her food without doing it directly?" Arya frowned. "Was it through someone else?""If it were through someone else, that would be suicide. In a situation like this, I couldn't trust anyone." The owner of the eatery gave a bitter smile."So, how did you do it?""That little girl often scavenged for food in the trash, so I would place food in the bin outside so she could find it. It’s filthy, I know, but I had no other way," the woman explained, then fell silent for a moment."But for some reason, I haven’t seen her for the past two days, so it feels pointless to keep leaving food there," she added, puzzled."So that’s the story?" Arya slowly nodded his head. "You’re truly a kind perso
Injustice
The little girl was puzzled by the demeanor of the young man who was hugging her. She even heard an apology softly whispered from his lips. Arya quickly wiped away his tears when he saw Ratnasari and Princess Laras walking toward him. He didn’t want to appear weak in front of them. But it was too late. Both of the beautiful girls had already seen Arya crying while embracing the little girl. “What’s wrong, Arya? Why are you crying? And who is this little girl?” Princess Laras bombarded him with questions. Ratnasari only gave a faint smile, seeing the princess of King Wijaya Kusuma unaware of Arya’s tender heart—how he couldn’t bear to see others suffer. Especially now, as the one in his arms was just a small child. “She’s an orphan and begs just to survive,” Arya said, then lifted the little girl into his arms. Princess Laras was stunned. She hadn’t expected that the man who had
Arya’s Tears
Wisnu scratched his head, confusion clearly etched across his face."Grandfather, Elder Mandalasura and the Cakrabuana Kingdom suffered a defeat. My men reported as much, and Elder Mandalasura’s whereabouts remain unknown until now."Sastra Wijaya frowned, disbelief flickering in his eyes at the news he had just received.Yet he saw no sign of deceit in Wisnu’s expression or gaze.In the hierarchy of black sects, Mandalasura only held the seventh rank. However, in terms of members, the Shadow Demon Sect was notably large for a black sect—ranked among the top five overall.His eyes stared into the distance, sensing something deeply wrong—and cursing himself for not keeping up with developments in the kingdoms he intended to conquer.“Was there a white sect that aided the Jaya Buana Kingdom?”“No, Grandfather. The Jaya Buana Kingdom relied solely on its own forces,” Wisnu replied.Sastra Wijaya stroked his fine-be
Ambition
The main reason, of course, was that he feared he wouldn’t be able to keep up his act if he was always near his mother. That was why he would keep his distance from her while in the palace.The massive and sturdy gates of Sastrajingga Capital City were already visible in the distance. Dozens of soldiers stood guard on either side of the gate, their sharp eyes scanning the horizon—especially those stationed at the watchtowers.“His Majesty has arrived! Open the gates!” A loud voice barked out the command. A tall, broad-shouldered soldier with a thick mustache stood atop the watchtower, pointing toward the approaching entourage of King Dharmalaksana.The twin iron gates, each seven meters tall and three meters wide, groaned loudly as several soldiers pushed them open. The sheer weight of the gates required multiple men to move, even just to crack them open.The massive size of the gates was understandable, considering Sastrajingga was the
Sastra Wijaya
After Arya agreed to the wishes of the ruler of the Sastrajingga Kingdom, all members of the Red Snake sect were gathered together. The young man gave them a chance to change for the better. His offer was to become soldiers of the Sastrajingga Kingdom. But before making the offer, Arya had already consulted with King Dharmalaksana. The majority of the Red Snake sect members were willing to become part of the Sastrajingga Kingdom. Only a small number chose to return to their homes and reunite with their families. Before leaving the mountain, Arya erased all the inner energy they possessed. He did this to ensure no traces of dark power remained when they became soldiers. He did the same for those who chose to return to their families. Dozens of soldiers and former Red Snake sect members who had declared their readiness to serve the Sastrajingga Kingdom stayed behind to bury the stiffening corpses. Meanwhile, a
A Heartwarming Reunion
Arya stood frozen, stunned to see Princess Laras sobbing as she embraced him. His broad chest, covered by his clothing, was wet with the tears flowing from the corners of the princess’s beautiful eyes, whose beauty rivaled that of Ratnasari.If Ratnasari hadn’t been beside him, he would have surely returned the embrace to comfort her.However, something unexpected happened. Ratnasari stepped forward and stopped directly in front of the two of them, whose bodies were close together. She placed her hands over Arya’s and wrapped them around Princess Laras's back.Arya gazed into the eyes of his beloved. There was a look of wonder and a silent question in his mind that needed an answer.Responding to the confusion reflected in Arya’s eyes, Ratnasari smiled and nodded.Now Arya realized that King Wijaya Kusuma’s words, about Ratnasari being willing to share her heart with Princess Laras, were true. Even so, he felt the need to ask wh
The End of the Battle
Reso was irritated by the question asked by Prawiro. To him, such a foolish question should not have been directed at him. Especially considering Prawiro’s status as one of the elders of the Red Snake Sect, he should have been able to think more broadly and wisely."Do you want to die in vain without fighting back? It's clear that young man won’t let us go, and you’re still asking what we should do?" Reso retorted.Prawiro was offended by Reso’s words. He stood up, no longer willing to help his friend to his feet. He glared at Arya for a moment, steadying his breath.Reso was puzzled by Prawiro’s attitude. He had been patient with Prawiro’s sometimes childish behavior. Like now, for example. It was clear Prawiro was sulking due to the harshness of his words.Unexpectedly, Prawiro lunged to attack Arya. The red staff in his hand spun rapidly before he thrust it forcefully toward Arya’s neck."Don’t be rash, Prawiro!" Reso shouted
Attempt at Peace
The two old men couldn’t hide their shock. As elders of a black sect based in the Sastrajingga Kingdom, they couldn’t detect the nature of the energy emitted by the young man. Normally, just by sensing the pressure alone, they would have been able to tell.Realizing the danger that could easily cost them their lives, Reso took the initiative to make peace with the handsome young man."Wait, Warrior… We’ve never had any conflict before. So I hope this fight ends here."Monk Red Venom was surprised by what his comrade said. He didn’t expect the one known as the Serpent King Warrior to surrender so easily.Reso hadn’t exactly said the word “surrender,” but by offering to end the fight, it was essentially the same thing."About my men—I’ll order them to withdraw, Warrior," Reso added."What are you doing, Reso? Why are you giving up so easily?" Monk Red Venom growled in frustration."Do you want us to die in vain, Prawi
