Building Civilizations on Primitive Planets
36. Interrogations

In the afternoon, patrol activity and search for the attackers from Suleka, who drowned in the middle of the sea, were temporarily halted. Of the 12 ships on patrol, 94 people and 17 bodies were evacuated. A ground patrol secured 27 people and 42 bodies.

Supreme Court Justice Giman and Rear Admiral Andi Keling separated the bodies and those held captive by status such as important men, ordinary soldiers, slaves and ordinary civilians.

In addition, 59 bodies were identified and decided to be buried soon.

Among the bodies found were Doyle, Andra and Danny who became the most important people in the attacking fleet.

“Lord Vizier Akbar we have secured 121 people and buried 59 bodies. Among the dead were Prince Danny, Senopati Doyle and Senopati Andra. What we captured was the wives of the three men, 7 children of them and 100 soldiers and 11 slaves,” reported Giman to the dignitaries of Alamut who gathered, but without the Padishah who still calmed down.

“What... My brother Danny?” Johnny staggered and fell unconscious.

Udin then laid Johnny in a comfortable position, then stuck his legs higher and loosened the prince's clothes, then Udin tried to wake Johnny by rubbing eucalyptus oil around Johnny's nose.

“Sorry John if this news makes you shocked,” said Udin shortly after Johnny woke up.

“Allow me to meet my brother-in-law, I may get valuable information later,” Johnny said.

“Well you can do some sort of interrogation and family reunion in Rihlah's cabin, I understand your family must be more in shock than you, they need a rest in a comfortable place. Take them to Rihlah while talking about some things,” said Udin.

Udin then invited Juki, Giman, Andi Keling and Jayadi to help prepare Rihlah.

Above Rihlah they kept important technology in storage under the bed and under the table karja.

In addition, Udin cooked frozen rendang which was then added with processed crocodile meat and sausage to add fillings. Rice was also brought in from the soup kitchen to feed Malena's brother-in-law Johnny and his 3 daughters.

“Master is it safe to put Princess Malena inside Rihlah given her temperament and vindictive nature,” Andi Keling asked Udin. Andi Keling certainly knows the prince Danny family because both come from the navy.

“Then I ask for your help to secure many things at this time, and the talk of the five of them we can listen to near Rihlah through the tools on this ship,” replied Udin.

“In fact I was also afraid to see Johnny's shock earlier made him change his mind towards future plans with Alamut. Moreover, he has known his brother drowned in the ocean with his fleet because of the attack Zayn defending Alamut,” said Udin again.

“I think the food and preparation are ready for Johnny and his family, let's arrange their meeting,” Udin said.

Johnny has previously been briefed on how he relates to Alamut. He will pretend to be a captive of Alamut who is unaware of the developing situation. So that his family can talk at length without anyone being covered up.

Johnny was then immediately put into Rihlah after the ship was finished being prepared and waited for 10 minutes before Malena and her three daughters were taken to Rihlah and prepared to enter the cabin with Udin's escort, and the ship was taken to the cabin, Juki, Jumanji, Giman and Andi Keling.

“Goodnight princess Malena, for the kindness of Vizier Akbar Alamut, lord Udin next to me. So we brought the princess to dinner and met the prince Johnny whom we had taken captive before,”.

“Based on you traitorous chief judge, this is your reward for my father-in-law's kindness. Where is my husband why don't you take him with me,” Malena said.

“Sorry princess, our Grand Admiral found lifeless and we have buried with 59 other bodies including Senopati Doyle and Andra,”, Andi Keling said.

“You... traitor of the navy, still dare you brag in front of your commander's wife huh. quickly bring my husband here,” Malena said with increasingly hysterical screams.

“On behalf of the land of Alamut we apologize for the casualties incurred from our self defense against your side attacks including the death of your husband prince Danny as a knight spirited hero,” said Udin while showing a photo of Danny's body.

“No way... it must be a lying painting that seems to be made like that..,” Malena replied sobbing looking at the photo from Udin's smartphone. “A mother has really died huhuhu,” the cries of Danny's daughters above Rihlah.

Johnny who heard the conversation from inside Rihlah's cabin was also incessantly crying. In addition to grieving over her brother's departure forever, she also thinks about the fate of Prince Danny's daughters.

“There is nothing more we have to convey the princess, better the princess and the children immediately go inside the ship for dinner and meet the prince Johnny,” Udin said.

In Rihlah's cabin, Malena is really shocked Johnny turns out to be held captive in Rihlah.

“Johnny are you really being held here sister-in-law, since when? Whereas the last time we heard you were in Faranina messing with our country,” asked Malena to see Johnny still sobbing in tears.

“Why do you stop crying John?” ask Malena again.

“So long ago, we better eat the dishes they have prepared for us. My brother and nephews must be hungry,” said Johnny.

Finally they ate the rendang with incredible voraciously.

“This is because our charming party came from a country far from the continent that we do not know brother, they then built Tanjungpagar until now,” said Johnny.

“Looks like you know a lot of John information, tell me,” Malena said.

“It just so happens that actually brother, I have been held here for more than 2 weeks so much information I heard. Oh, I finished eating later my brother and children teach how they bathe on this ship so we can talk more calmly,” said Johnny stalling.

1 Hour after dinner. Malena and her three daughters finished bathing and were then given a Princeton Tigers Soccer jersey by Johnny that Udin provided. They understand that these prisoners must have lost their clothes and everything that sank to the bottom of the sea.

Udin and Zayn himself in Rihlah have 30 soccer club jerseys on the campus, because they got a jersey that has not been shared followed by Rihlah teleported to the planet.

“This shirt material and how to make it weird but it feels comfortable. They can also draw tigers with a very similar originals in this shirt,” Malena said back amazed.

“So Johnny what's your story,” asked Malena.

“So surely sister-in-law knew that I had traded to Faranina before this. There it turned out that I knew the secret that they had a relationship with the rebels in Suleka who worked with these two ship owners who called them from the land of Alamut. Because I knew the secret then I was taken captive and brought here by prince Juki, crown prince Faranina who is still your cousin.” Johnny told Malena who is from Faranina. Johnny hopes that the emphasis on the family relationship between Malena and Juki can soften his sister-in-law's heart slightly.

“Lantas how the story is that brother Danny dared to attack those who controlled this region without careful preparation and only brought 2 warships and 3 merchant ships as I heard how many people actually joined the cruise this,” asked Johnny.

“Our bad luck, after the rebellion of Andi Keling and his loyalists in the navy with the followers of Esa, Faranina and Ferris Indah. Your brother was dismissed from his post and was assigned to build Tanjungpagar and prepare a fleet to sail an entire 200 people to make defense in the war against Ferris Indah but it turns out here even became the center of our new rebellion know also in support Faranina,” replied Malena.

“How Ferris Lovely got involved brother, even I have not heard the news,” asked Johnny astonished.

“All battleships in Kalikucing disappeared overnight and then Karsimin leader there fled with the ship Ferris Indah,” replied Malena.

Johnny was finally able to understand the misunderstanding that arose between Suleka and Ferris Indah. Yes he knew for sure the ships in Kalikucing were in Alamut hijacked rebels, not the Beautiful Ferris as expected of the Suleka people, but he chose silence.

“Then why Lexington is not considered a rebel, is not the Beautiful Ferris trade in our region at most with the city of Sumberurip. It could be that the rebel movement emerged from his information,” Johnny replied.

“In fact we had thought about it when we met Margono in Sumberurip. Even the butenggung also suspected the immoral behavior of Lexington in the city was a little because it got a bad influence and because spoiled property of Ferris Indah. May the king of Siffreds take the mad resident. Oh yeah John did you get any information about my husband,” asked Malena.

“I have information brother. But first I want to hear your opinion. If our captors give us a choice whether you will surrender, be held captive forever here until Suleka saves us, or ask Juki's generosity to return you to her uncle or your parents in Faranina, he said,” ask Johnny.

“Which obviously gave up should never have been on my hard life John. Waiting for Suleka to save us being held captive as well I'm not sure. The owner of this ship easily sank our entire fleet in a matter of seconds, it is difficult for me to think that Suleka won easily. In addition, those of us who have been held captive by the enemy will definitely be a scorn in the capital after being free later. You don't know how my father-in-law treated us and how to send us here. Not to mention Jordi who cornered your brother among the royal dignitaries. Even Jordi's wife who scorned us and vilified us when we were finally sent here,” Malena replied.

“Lantas to return to Faranina's. I never wanted to go back to my parents. They raised their children violently and when they handed me over to Danny they were just tempted by a wedding present rather than the future of his son. My parents raised their children badly. Then please do not be too convoluted how is your brother who I asked since last” said Malena.

“Sister-in-law, sorry I have to be honest. Sister-in-law died in battle this morning,” Johnny said. The crying broke out and everyone in the cabin was crying.

Moreover, Malena and her hysterical children know the facts from her relatives.

“Kak I think we should choose, will continue living in Faranina or accept the state of being a citizen of Alamut. Sorry to talk like this when you're grieving. I have lost my honesty. Tonight you will be held captive in this comfortable ship. Rest... I will go out and ask to be delivered back to my cell,” said Johnny who exited the cabin Rihlah crying.

All the conversation in the cabin between Johnny and Malena was heard clearly by Udin and Juki who were using airpods. While the others only heard the delivery from the two of them.

“How could the Beautiful Ferris be accused of being part rebel with ridiculous conclusions. Then what about this has an impact with our plan to conquer Ferris Indah Mr. Udin,” asked Juki who heard Johnny's talk earlier.

“Let's talk the three of us with Zayn tonight we should interrupt his break. The rest of you take Johnny back to his lodge, let me and Juki while meeting Zayn. Don't worry Johnny didn't show any hesitation in betraying us,” Udin told all who accompanied him outside Rihlah.

A few moments later…

“Where Juki and Vizier Akbar,” asked Johnny to the crowd.

“Since you found family inside. Wazir Akbar invites Juki to persuade Mr. Padishah to come out. Padishah according to the information is being hit and feels failed to protect Alamut so choose a meditation practice,” Giman replied hiding the fact that Johnny's conversation with his brother-in-law had been known outside.

“Let's go back to the master's lodge, let the family and tonight rest in Rihlah,” continued Giman which was later confirmed by Johnny.

Udin and Juki walked towards the hermitage of the great priestess Hulagu who was opposite the estuary. Slightly to the northeast of the planned location to be used as a salt pond area.

They walked in the darkness of the night with the help of a flashlight to the site of the hermitage.