Building Civilizations on Primitive Planets
38. Johnny's Dilemma

“In my country there is an enemy idiom of your enemy is your friend. Suleka today has a new enemy after Samiam now appears Alamut, Faranina and Ferris Indah. Besides Samiam why don't the others cooperate with each other? There are still 3 kingdoms besides Suleka in this archipelago that can be divided and controlled together. Ferris Indah will get access to the north by getting the islands belonging to Suleka in addition to Grand Papalepap, Faranina will get the westernmost Samiam and Mblagador. Johnny will lead Suleka to lose some territory and also Alamut but he will get east of Samiam and Mbeling. For Nobuhara and the western edge of Samiam will be the Alamut ration. The great priestess Hulagu who brought us into alliance with the two dominions of the continent will be given permission to open temples throughout the cities of the archipelago. It's not fair to talk about this without Johnny. I'm sure Ferris Indah and your father will love this interesting proposal.” Zayn speaking.

“And why don't we resurrect the new Fantastica, we established Fantastica with the alliance of several kingdoms under the same banner and help each other, ” Udin added.

“This is a new interesting idea sir.. Especially when between nations can do business cooperation such as gold mines in Alamut. More than one iconic Panji Fantastica,” said Juki.

“Yes roughly so, now the problem is how do I meet Johnny. I think this morning's events made things a lot less common. Please help me crown prince,” said Zayn who answered Juki's nod.

They then walk towards the lodge and find Johnny sitting staring at the bonfire. Seeing Zayn arrive with several other people, Johnny somehow felt he did not want to see him until he got up and ran. Zayn who realizes it immediately chased after Johnny and then hugged Johnny who was still trying to run.

“John forgive me,” said Zayn. Johnny tried to escape from the embrace of Zayn who kept him running but could not, until finally he shouted loudly... “Aaargghhh whyaaa..”.

“I was just trying my best to keep Alamut and I didn't know what I was facing this morning was your brother. I know this situation is tough for you, but please as supreme leader of Alamut so that you try not to hate myself Ambassador,” Zayn said.

“But why... If you were waiting for me to return from Faranina and not act as you please this would not happen,” Johnny replied as he continued sobbing.

“Jaga your mouth Johnny, we could have finished you off by then. You can go to Faranina because of us. And it wasn't your dream to conquer Alamut. The death of your brother was the result of a royal tyrant decision that you said was fed up with. Accept the fact that most of what you hate about the Suleka tyrant system is also your family. As a great vizier I promise, there will be no more family in Suleka who will next be a victim unless forced among the choices of life and death Alamut like this morning,” said Udin.

“Let me alone I again mourn,” Johnny said still sobbing.

“Prince, all this is the will of destiny. Maybe the prince hates also our presence here as supporters of Alamut. But the fact that we are here to support Alamut is an effort to realize the sacred prophecy that we believe in,”.

Johnny just kept crying and then Juki asked,” divination what do you mean pastor?”

“Every 2 centuries after the death of our prophet until the end of the day is believed to appear the enlighteners, who have always numbered 2 people. The first enlighteners were the ones who divided the small kingdom of Sugar on the continent into two and together conquered the other kingdoms on the continent. 2 centuries later the next enlightenment appeared and was able to liberate Nobuhara from Fantastica and affect the weakening of Fantastica and split into 7 kingdoms as it is now. Then now we believe the enlighteners that appear are Padishah and Wazir Akbar Alamut,” said Hulagu.

“The presence of enlighteners is inseparable from the inspiration that God gives or divination through dreams among the higher-ups of our religion. The holy man Temujin as the leader of our people today 2 years ago had a dream that predicted the enlighteners would appear on an archipelago and precisely on an island that has many mountains and tigers. They are very foreign-speaking people, strong, have above-average physique and control the tiger-guarded fortress,” Hulagu added.

“Our arrival in Gunungmacan 2 years ago and the intensity of trade from the continent coordinated by Mr. Jumanji in Suleka are our efforts to find out who the brighteners will appear. And Alamut is the answer. For princes Juki and Johnny this may sound silly because it is something you do not believe. But politically whatever Alamut does as long as it is considered good by the continent, I am sure will be fully supported by 2 great kingdoms on the continent. Therefore in front of you all servants ask permission to be sent back to the Continent and ask for help to be sent thousands of soldiers to support Alamut. If there is another party who refuses to cooperate with the ruler of Alamut, I consider it an unwise thing. However, the story of the 7 kingdoms in the archipelago in the next few years is not a match for the alliance of continents and Alamut. It is better to unite in this alliance than to meet later as opposing parties,” said Hulagu a little intimidating.

“Hemm means by the persecution of Suleka to your people has opened hostilities with the continent? Why don't I hear the continent fighting over it,” asked Juki.

“Because in the prophecy, the enlighteners this time supported a group of our oppressed people. And it's already happened. The attitude of the continent is to wait for the attitude of Alamut, and I am ready to bring the official attitude of Alamut to the rulers of the continent, Hulagu” explained.

“Can we talk about this again tomorrow morning. I'm still too sad to talk about this. Padishah please let me go,” pinta Johnny.

“Promise never to hate and betray me John. And I will promise to protect your life with my life and also promise to try to save your family's life in this conflict later,” Zayn pleaded.

“Of course Padishah, for the sake of the great god I will not betray you. Now let me rest,” Johnny begs.

Finally a little drama on the night was over and everyone headed to their respective huts to sleep.

The next day, September 13, 2022

Juki, Johnny, Zayn, Udin had gathered before a large meeting that would involve many dignitaries. They discussed agreements between the 3 main parties which will be used as the main topic at a large meeting.

As per the talks at the pond worker's cottage, Johnny finally agreed to take over Suleka whose territory lives in Papalepap Island minus Alamut and will get half the territory of Samiam and the entire kingdom of Mbeling. Johnny also agreed to get the task to go to lobby the king of Faranina who reigned in the city of Final Fantasy.

Before the big meeting is held. Zayn invites Johnny to pick up his family in Rihlah to move them to the right place after they decide on an offer Zayn will make.

Arriving at Rihlah

They find Prince Danny's wife's family sleeping. Zayn who had been thinking all night about the bad possibility they would damage Rihlah could breathe a sigh of relief that nothing had happened.

“Wake up Malena's daughter and my beautiful nieces. Uncle will take you to breakfast in the soup kitchen. They prepared a special menu for you,” Johnny said.

“Good morning John, sorry we some days did not get a comfortable sleep so bad luck. Can you take us to my husband's navel today,” Malena said, ignoring some of the people who accompanied Johnny.

“Of course sister-in-law, let me help you pack. We will go to the public kitchen to then go to the place provided to stay,” said Johnny.

“Why did you ask me to leave this comfortable ship Johnny,” asked Malena.

“Because the owner who allowed us here has returned from his meditation,” replied Johnny.

“You mean my husband's killer, where he is.. Where,” Malena said hysterically.

“Have our brother-in-law breakfast first we will meet him later,” reply Johnny.

Finally they went to the soup kitchen and ate the special Nasi Lemak that Waljinah provided.

“Cih... I never thought the wife of the traitorous judge could cook this wise food,” Malena continued to mengedumel.

“John why you didn't look like a prisoner this morning. Where other people who rescued this rebel,” asked Malena shamelessly raided in front of many people who were strangers to her.

“Our captives are tied up in the lodge and we provide proper food and treatment. You were held captive in Rihlah for the night out of respect for your high standing and since prince Johnny had accepted himself would stand with Alamut and Faranina to bring down tyranny throughout Fantastica,” said Udin who was known by Malena yesterday.

“However John.. You became a traitor,” Malena said.

“Don't call your sister-in-law a traitor. He is a fighter who fights for human rights with us. And we have an offer you shouldn't miss,” Zayn finally spoke.

“Who are you pretentious to make me an offer,” Malena is back.

“Alright we give you a choice:

Become a citizen of Alamut

A citizen of Faranina

Being a prisoner of war waiting to be released Suleka at risk if Suleka loses then will give slave status.”

“Heh explain what you mean make us an offer. Whoareyou? You son of a bitch are also you John allied with the enemy,” Malena said.

“Who am I? I am the Padishah or supreme leader of Alamut who has the support of the 2 sovereign kingdoms of the continent. I also yesterday protected Alamut with a ship that you rested in overnight,” replied Zayn.

“You killed my husband.. have the heart of you John.. You allied with your brother's killer. huhuhu..,” Malena cried.

“John let him think about his options in the next few days. Next let's take her to your brother's grave. Then before your brother-in-law calls out his choice, we are forced to hold him like any other prisoner,” Zayn said.

“Let's stand up, we'll be together to the tomb,” Johnny said.

“Get rid of your hand John, I would not consider you as a traitorous brother-in-law,” Malena snapped emotionally.

While the children of Malena from earlier cried hearing this noise.

“John, we ask permission for them while we hold yes.” said Zayn who did not get a reply Johnny who just kept quiet.

“Daughter Malena, I remind you the chance to make a choice is before Suleka we conquer,” if you do not choose before the event happens, then you and your children will be our slaves. Believe me we are not a match for Suleka,” stressed Udin.

“Superior Wulung take Prince Danny's wife and son to the prisoner's lodge. I'm sorry Johnny this is the best option,” Udin orders to Tunggul Wulung who is also having breakfast in the soup kitchen.

After breakfast they rushed to the reception ceremony. Antoni, who had previously doubted toddler Doni who led the ceremony over the idea of Andi Keling, was appointed as the leader of the ceremony and received a brief training from Rena and Anna.

Antoni presided over the ceremony in a rigid manner and made several mistakes. The ceremony then came to the agenda of the prisoner handover.

News of the prisoner handover event was delivered by the ceremonial leader to the Padishah

(i.e., who is now an MC)

La report. Urgh

(Anton coughed nervously)

Alamut had rescued 121 attackers from Suleka from the sea and evacuated 59 bodies that we then buried properly.20 people have not been found.

Details of captives 100 people from the Suleka navy rank soldiers, 11 slaves, 4 families Prince Danny, 3 families Senopati Doyle and 3 families Senopati Andra.

Reports received

(Udin who this time became the Minister of ceremonies received the BAP report submitted by Antoni)

Status offer and oath reading

(Rena read the next agenda.

Well in addition to the 4 people of Prince Danny's family I with the authority granted Padishah Alamut offers 2 options.

For those who choose to join as citizens of Alamut march on the right side of the family Prince Danny.

Those who choose to remain prisoners and will become slaves if Suleka finally loses to Alamut please march on the left side.

Finally one by one the captives began the slaves accepted Udin's offer by choosing to become citizens of Alamut. Because more and more people are choosing to be citizens of Alamut. The remaining prisoners who were still hesitant all chose to join Alamut including the families of the Senopati.

Malena looked up to see everyone in her fleet choose to join the traitors including the wives and children of Senopati.

The 11 slaves chose Alamut because they were fed up with their slave status. For other prisoners, the rest were mostly touched by the treatment of Alamut who saved them from the sea, held in the same hut shape as the place where the residents lived and got food that they thought was amazing.

The ceremony ended after 117 people took the oath as citizens of Alamut State.

Malena and her children became the remaining prisoners and were held next to Johnny's cottage and the Samiam soldiers and were immediately herded there after the ceremony.

After an influential grand ceremony in Alamut, they gathered in front of a tent used by Sugiono's children to hold a meeting except for Johnny who had not been seen present.

“Good morning, the agenda of today's meeting is to take a step forward. First respond to Suleka attacks in the short and long term. Both steps of diplomacy. All three job settings in Alamut short and long term,” said Zayn.

“First, Suleka attack gives us 121 captives with 110 people we can use to work hard, 7 people help the soup kitchen and 4 people his brother Johnny's family is still detained. From the attack it is known there are still 20 people from the attacker who we do not know for sure the fate, then the impact of the attack is a repeat attack that could appear 2 weeks to 1 month later,” add Zayn.

“Both of us need to hold diplomacy with some parties who definitely support us or inevitably will support us. I therefore propose that the great priest Hulagu and lord Jumanji sail to the continent to take the support of the Northern and Southern Sugars which we make sure will support Alamut. Next we will have a relationship with Ferris Indah and Faranina. Prince Juki is going to Ferris Indah, Johnny to Faranina. To support diplomacy we must also understand Suleka's steps forward by placing spies on Kebon Gede that I propose from Jumanji's men. The goal of this alliance is a large federation of islands that we call Fantastica. The new Fantastica will consist of several kingdoms with 1 agreed leader and use the same 1 rule,” explained Zayn again.

“Three job settings in Alamut follow 2 things I previously explained just now,” said Zayn.

“For the first and second points are there any questions or anyone disagrees? No yes, let's discuss the worker settings directly,” added Zayn.

“So I decided the salt farm work was temporarily stopped, they will be diverted for land and sea patrol. Today 6 ships patrol the sea with 60 sailors and 60 people patrolling the coast and changing again tomorrow. Tomorrow 40 people on 4 ships and 40 people on the mainland, the last search for the next 3 days 20 people at sea with 2 ships and 20 people on the ground patrolling. After whatever the result of the patrol is only done 20 people with 2 ships, the rest of the pond workers who are not patrolling will be diverted to mine bat droppings in some caves near the beach here . Then we will direct 111 new residents from the former army and slaves Suleka to mine sulfur at the volcano which has a distance of 3 times from Alamut to Timbuktu, the mountain with a wide crater and not how high but we can still see from the sea. Citizens who raise livestock will be taught to make potassium nitrate with an easy German method. The craftsmen of Jumanji master will be taught to make new weapons namely Arquebus, Muskets, Hand Cannon and Cannon and his munitions,” added Zayn again.

“Do not ask what these details are that you certainly will not understand, Udin will share plans with each officer to make new things. Please ask about the concept of this plan or input that is felt more fitting,” he concluded.

“No Padishah, what you explain is always a few steps above our thinking. Now the problem is how Johnny,” asks Juki.

“Yahh the problem now is just that. Let's help me communicate with the crown prince. All right, our meeting's dissolved. Next job instructions please contact Wazir Akbar,” replied Zayn.

While in his cabin Johnny was alone. The former Samiam soldiers who had received high positions attended the meeting. Johnny's day is rife with dilemmas.