Hissed one of Mahesa Lawung's men.
"Wait!"
He said while advancing a few steps.
"The weapon you have does remind me of the story about the Dragon Shield Swordsman. But, don't think we'll just believe what you say!"
"I won't force you to believe. It's just that if you still want to kill me, it's the same as insulting the Lawu Slope Ghost. I told you that the Lawu Slope Ghost wanted my life, didn't I?"
"The Dragon Armor Warrior died in Ju-rang Jero decades ago! How could you claim to be the Dragon Armor Warrior?"
Mahesa Lawung said. Immediately he remembered Duke Sorengdriyo's explanation about the Dragon Armor Swordsman.
"Did you and the people who spread the story find his body?"
Return Joko Sungsang.
"Yes. But, the warrior was over forty years old when he disappeared from the world of martial arts! You? I think he's no older than my son!"
"What's wrong if I inherit his name? After all, I inherited his martial arts knowledge. Also inherited the Dragon Shield! In my opinion, only the person who holds the Dragon Shield has the right to claim to be a Dragon Shield Swordsman! - Silence for a moment. Mahesa Lawung and his men began to be hit Doubts. If it's true that they are dealing with a Dragon Swordsman, they should convey this news to Hantu Le-reng Lawu? "Well, I don't have much time to talk to you . If you really want to gang up on me, gang up on me! But, don't regret it if you get chopped up by the Lawu Slope Ghost. That's even if you survive my whip!"
Joko Sungsang bluffed.
"I'm not afraid to face you, Kisanak. I'll still look for you if it turns out you're just bragging! I thought that you actually didn't dare to face me and then you made up a story about the Dragon Shield Swordsman!"
Mahesa Lawung said while signaling to his men to move away.
* Joko Sungsang smiled as he watched them leave.
Then he blasted the Dragon Shield three times as a signal for the villagers to come out of their hiding places. After they had gathered with amazed faces, Joko Sungsang said.
"Now they will not disturb this village again. It's just, I'm asking for permission to meet them again here on the full moon night of this month. Sorry,I have to continue my journey as soon as possible.
"Anakmas, shouldn't it be better for Anakmas to rest last night in this village so that we can treat Anakmas?"
The oldest man said to the villagers.
"Thank you, Ki. Maybe next time I can stop by again to enjoy the beauty of the scenery here"
"We really owe Anak-mas" 'I am also very happy to receive the trust from the people of this village, Ki. I'm sorry if I had to disappoint the villagers by refusing the meal". Joko Sungsang no longer waited for their reaction. In a flash, he disappeared from the eyes of the villagers "Since the Dragon Shield Swordsman disappeared, only this time a swordsman appeared Sir again,"
said the oldest man as if talking to himself.
"Or, who knew he was a student of the Dragon Shield Swordsman?"
Said the other.
"If it is true that he is a student of the Dragon Shield Swordsman, then the news that I received it thirty years ago "
"What news did you hear, Ki?"
asked the young man with fighting spirit.
"According to the news, the Dragon Shield Swordsman died at the hands of Hantu Lereng Lawu...."
"Gusti God! Again the Ghost of Lawu Slope!"
sighed the young man while clenching his fists.
"Hopefully the young man can prove that the Dragon Armor Swordsman is still alive until this moment. And, if Duke So-rengdriyo only knew, he would have the courage to fight those miscreants from the Lawu Slope." * Duke Sorengdriyo narrowed his eyes as he listened to Mahesa Lawung's explanation about the appearance of the Dragon Armor Swordsman. He didn't just believe the report. However, he didn't dare to protest. In his heart, if the Dragon Swordsman was still alive, he would be freed from the clutches of the Dragon Swordsman. It was certain that the appearance of the Dragon Swordsman would mean death Lawu.
"Now, tell me what the characteristics of the young man are," said Adipati
Sorengdriyo curiously.
"answered Mahesa Lawung.
"His features are indeed similar to the features of Wi-ku Jaladri"
Adipati Sorengdriyo mumbled "But, it's possible that everyone imitates other people's clothes. But, wait! Did you notice the shape of the snake skin whip he was carrying?"
"How did I not notice, Brother Adi-pati? The whip was wrapped around my neck and the spiky ball at the end was like biting my neck vein...." 'The spiky ball is green-bluish in color?' said Adipati Sorengdriyo " That's right, Brother Duke. And, that ball also broke the strap of my sword. Strangely, That spiky ball didn't seem to touch my chest."
"In that case, he must be Wiku Ja-ladri's disciple! Yes, there will be no more humans armed with the Dragon Shield if it is not the person who is closely related to Wiku Jaladri alias the Dragon Shield Swordsman!"
Finally Duke Sorengdriyo dared to come to a conclusion.
"Then, according to Brother Adipati, what steps should we take? I mean, should we deliver the message to the Lawu Slope Ghost, or...?"
"Or you choose to be strangled by the Lawu Slope Ghost!"
Tukas Adipati Sorengdriyo was upset "Of course we have to deliver this news to that misguided person as soon as possible! That way, as soon as possible we will be freed from Lawung's grip.
"Kang Adipati are you sure the young man will be able to face the Ghost of Lawu Slope?"
"We will arrange an investigation so that he wins in their fight in Cemara Pitu Village later1"
"Investigation?"
Mahesa Lawung stared. He really didn't understand Duke Sorengdriyo's way of thinking.
"I believe that Kebo Dungkul will not remain silent when he sees Hantu Lereng Lawu fighting against the young man. For that, we must investigate so that Kebo Dungkul cannot help Hantu Lereng Lawu." "What if Master Wadas Gempal joins in hand-me-down, Brother Adipati?"
Adipati Sorengdriyo seemed to wake up from a dream.
He sighed heavily.
His dreams of being able to escape from the clutches of the misguided people from the Lawu Hill were shattered.
However high his knowledge the young man who claims to be a disciple of Wiku Jaladri, will not be able to face the demonic knowledge of Master Wadas Gempal.
"Even if we mobilize all the people in Ka-dipaten Banyu Asin, we will not necessarily be able to help the disciple of Wiku Jaladri,"
Adipati Sorengdriyo replied lethargically. " So, we 'd
better not deliver the Dragon Swordsman's message?
"
we will be free of tribute this month if we report the incident in Cemara Pitu Village to Hantu Lereng Lawu!"
Said Adipati Sorengdriyo menu-kas. 'Alright. Right now, I will go to Le-reng Lawu, Brother Adipati,"
Said Mahesa Lawung before retreating from the ruler of the Duchy of Banyu Asin.