ASTAKONA [COURSE EIGHT]
Chapter 7

Indra returns to Nakasta, the country where the Academy is located. However, the look on his face did not show the slightest excitement. Many people welcomed him there, especially the lecturers who had taught him, including from Maroon Village.

Indra felt embarrassed and downcast feeling like a great villain. He had left the academy by joining the small army of Astakona to carry out missions near his village. He hoped to return to the academy with his head held high and respected by his village, but in reality he had to return with his head bowed due to the failure to carry out the mission as a senior of the Academy.

Maria approached Cynnirix and pinched his arm.

"I'm sick." Angry Cynnirix.

"Hey, Cynnirix. Why did you bring us to this place? You want everyone to know that we failed the mission?" mary whispered to Cynnirix.

"Yumpp! Haha. I'm happy like this. I am not the leader of this mission. Look at that sad fool, he who is so proud to be the leader in this mission right? I told you the plan must have failed but you didn't want to hear it from the beginning. Now, he's the one who has to bear the consequences" Cynnirix said haughtily.

"Enough with the sadness he's been through. Why do you have to add to this burden again? Is there no other path you can choose? Why teleport in a crowd like this?" ask Maria.

"Like me, I will use whichever path I want. After all, this is the closest way to the detention center" Cynnirix replied angrily.

Despite the boisterous and crowded atmosphere, Indra's heart grew heavier because of Cynnirix's comments. He felt increasingly depressed and did not know how to deal with his future in the academy.

. . .

Indra and his friend were presented before the Academy Court. In the room, there were a variety of people, including army employees, lecturers, judges, journalists, and some villagers who gave testimony to defend the fate of Indra and his friends.

"Today, the Court has decided to try Indra's brother and his friend. Under the canons of Astakona section (21), it is affirmed that every Aske (little soldier) Astakona who fails in carrying out missions, such as missions that cause death, the perpetrators of crime managed to escape, and the, as well as missions with other goals that failed, had to submit themselves to serve only in the academy, as well as temporarily revoked their permission to engage in missions outside the Astakona region. In other words, they will not be re-elected to become Aske in the future" the judge said.

"I agree, Your Honor," said all the witnesses present.

"Give them time to take a break from the mission. This mission is not an easy task. The Hige group was extremely ruthless and difficult to pursue. Only the person who had ever managed to capture them knew how heavy the mission was. They must have been traumatized. After all, this is their first mission" the witness continued.

Indra and his friends were relieved to hear the verdict. Although they had to serve the punishment, they were also given the opportunity to rest and recover from the terrible experience. Their mission has brought many difficulties and challenges, but it is also an opportunity for them to learn and grow stronger.

In the end, the Court issued a fair ruling, giving Indra and her friends the opportunity to recover and face the future with determination and courage. Now, they must learn from the bitter experience and become better prepared for future missions that may be even more difficult.

They all broke from the court. The group of Indra and his friends came out, and at that time, Hakim met them. "It's okay. Even though you were sentenced to license suspension today, your spirit deserves praise for daring to carry out this great mission. I hope you don't blame each other for this failure. Keep trying. The first failure may not bring you success, but it gives you valuable experience" the judge said.

They all nodded as a sign of agreeing with the Judge's last words before he left.

"I have to go home first. There are matters that I have to settle" Haise said as he left them.

"You, your work is piled up, but you never want to be done. I've always done your job" Maria told Cynnirix.

"What's your job to be my maid all this time?" About Cynnirix.

"What?! Alright, from today on I will no longer be your maid! I RESIGN! Rasain lo if I don't exist." Maria replied firmly.

"Hmpphs. The never ending resign. You'll help me again. Fucking females. A lot of talk but no similar action" Cynnirix said.

"Shifting you don't talk like that. You'll be sick if Maria doesn't exist." Tegur Indra to Cynnirix.

"Teros? What does it have to do with you? Hmph! Because of you, I hung the license Aske. Want to talk to people but don't look at yourself in the mirror first." Cynnirix said arrogantly before leaving Indra and Buceros.

Indra and Buceros looked at each other, not knowing how to deal with their friends.

"So, what's your next plan?" ask Indra to Buceros.

"I would like to attend the junior training for the opening of the Sukma for the new students of the next session. Will you come?" bergar Buceros.

"Can too. My juniors will definitely be there too" replied Indra.

"Before that, did you have a phone?" ask Indra.

"Sorry, Indra. That's a special rule that applies to you. You are forbidden to get in touch with the outside world until your sentence is over" Buceros said.

Indra only smiled bitterly, but her heart was very sad. It was hard for him to part with the outside world and not be able to communicate with his loved ones.

"How long is his sentence?" ask Indra.

"Maybe about three months" Buceros replied.

Indra could only nod, signifying that he understood and accepted the punishment given. Even though his heart was heavy, he knew this was part of the consequences that had to be faced after the failure in the mission.

"Well over there." Indra.

The two of them took a step towards the training location, realizing that even though their first mission failed, there were still many things they had to learn and live on in the Academy. They are determined to become stronger and experienced so that in the future, they can succeed in even greater missions. Failure is only the first step to true success.