Jaga Saksena Pendekar Peniup Bledeg
Chapter 95. Best Exit Way

A sunny afternoon.

Keep Saksena plopping herself in the teak wood chair in her emper. He had just returned from surrounding the kingdom in search of business opportunities but there was not a single one that he thought was right.

"Assynnya!"

Begawan Teja Surendra saluted and took a seat across the table.

"Wa'alakumussalam Warohmatulloh's. How was last night, Begawan?"

"Looky! I felt a calm and joy that I had never felt before."

"Istiqomah is better than a thousand karomahs. May Begawan Istiqomah in carrying out night worship."

"Amin," said Begawan Teja Surendra and asked, "It seems there is something important so that Sanak Jaga be asked to face the king?!"

"Yes, Begawan. King ...."

Jaga Saksena told all without covering up, until the search for business opportunities with Officer Sadaji was told.

"Did Sanak Jaga have found business opportunities that are approximately good and right for them?" ask Begawan Teja Surendra after Jaga Saksena finished telling a story.

"Numbered, Begawan. At least some store owners are ready to accept and hire them. The others have nothing that I think fits, like a craft business. The sales are very sluggish, just suitable for the side. As for the other efforts, it's too much for the women."

"If I could give you an input,"

"Sure Begawan, I'd be very happy. What about Begawan?"

"Next ...."

Begawan Teja Surendra proposed, from fifty women first asked who wants to stay in the kingdom of Saindara Gumilang and who wants to return to their hometowns.

Women who want to stay can be channeled to work into existing businesses. So Jaha Saksena did not bother thinking about capital and what business will be opened.

Then for those who want to go home, there is no need to hire a swordsman to take them. Begawan Teja Surendra is ready to help escort them along with Jaga Saksena.

Hearing the very detailed narration of Begawan Teja Surendra, Jaga Saksena eyes sparkled.

"You are indeed blessed with the extraordinary thought of Begawan. Thanks, Begawan. But what about the delivery costs? Don't we need horse carts and supplies?"

"Kid Jaga need not worry, I have a stash of gold pieces. I think it's enough to buy five carts. Staying in supplies, that's easy. I already know who to ask." Begawan Teja Surendra smiled meaningfully.

"Thank God, thank you Begawan. What about temporary shelters for those to be repatriated?"

"We can ask Patih Sepuh Labda Lawana for a place."

"If so, tomorrow morning we will face the king!"

***

Her morning. Jaga Saksena, Begawan Teja Surendra and Sungsang Gumilang have been in the grand pasowan room, asking to face King Basukamba.

Sungsang Gumilang apparently willing to take the women who will be released. Especially if Senopati Ragnala Raksa has returned, surely a thousand pieces of gold can be used to help.

"Honey, Senopati Ragnala Raksa is ridiculous it hasn't come back yet." So grumbled Sungsang almost overnight.

Long enough to wait, King Basukamba entered the room which was immediately greeted with respect by Jaga, Begawan and Sungsang.

"I'll give you your respect. It's great that Begawan Teja Surendra finally wants to stay in my kingdom. It is an honor to have Begawan face. What's wrong with Begawan?!"

"Please speak, Your Majesty the King ...."

Begawan Teja Surendra conveyed the intention of the three of them with a dense and bright brief that asked the slaves to be released because they had found the best way out.

Begawan Teja Surendra also conveyed the plan that has been prepared with Jaga Saksena.

After a while, King Basukamba finally granted a request to free the slaves.

"Come with me!"

King Basukamba is risen. Followed by Jaga and the other two, the king rushed towards the building where the beautiful young ladies were stationed.

***

A large stilt house at the back of the king's palace looked deserted. There were only two officers with a big machete. The two stood in front while sitting relaxed.

To this big stage house Raja Basukamba invites Begawan Teja Surendra, Jaga Saksena and Pendekar Merah.

The two officers standing guard rose and saluted when the king's small retinue arrived.

"Open!" the King Basukamba's.

One of the officers opened the large door of the stage house by sliding to the side, giving rise to a creaking sound.

When the door opened, it appeared that this large stilt house had no partition or room. The young women who were no less than fifty people were placed here became one. There was no bed nor bed, except for the pillows from each bundle of clothes they brought from the Mountain Slave Hunter Group Hall.

Seeing the door open, fifty young women stood up and retreated with their bodies facing the door.

There was no sound, there were only faces of fear from previous bad experiences.

"You all have nothing to fear!" king Basukamba stepped foot in. "I, His Majesty King Basukamba the Lord of the Kingdom of Saindara Gumilang declare you all free, you are free!"

Instantly the young women looked at each other and then expressed joy by hugging each other also shed happy tears.

A moment later,

"For any further business, whether you want to go home or earn a living in my kingdom, I leave it all to my future son-in-law." King Basukamba signaled to keep Saksena forward and then patted her on the shoulder, showing closeness.

"His name is Jaga Saksena" continued the king. Some of the women looked at Jaga Saksena closely, feeling like they had seen her.

"Jaga Saksena will be assisted by Begawan Teja Surendra and Pendekar Merah! Please Begawan, Swordsman. I'll go first!" concluded King Basukamba then stepped out, leaving the big stage house.

After the king died, the young women immediately felt freedom. Some pranced and some cried loudly.

"Let them vent the excitement, after that we just talk," prevented Begawan Teja Surendra when Sungsang was about to call for attention.

"Sure, Begawan."

Sungsang obediently then only pay attention to the state of every young woman who can be said to be all handsome. Their skin is clean with a nose that is not sharp but also not pug. Their bodies are also slim contains no fatness although some are thin. Their clothes are also good.

It is understandable, because they are the chosen women who are deliberately detained by the Members of the Mountain Slave Hunter Group for their own use.

Before long left, some young women seemed to have a serious conversation between them and then approached Jaga Saksena who was standing quietly beside Begawan Teja Surendra.

One of the long-haired, thick-browed young women represented speech. Politely he asked,

"Den Jaga, it looks like me and a few others have seen the Jaga Den. Was it the Guard Den that attacked the Mountain Slave Hunter Group Hall?"

"Me and the Red Swordsman" Jaga Saksena replied as she pointed at Sungsang with her thumb. "Only then have we not been able to release you because it will be very risky because we have not prepared a continuation plan."

"That means this is an advanced plan that Den Keep referring to?"

Young women with long curls seem to be their leaders, because besides being beautiful, they are also quick to understand the problem.

"Rubber. Thanks to the help of Begawan Teja Surendra, you can be free quickly."

Getting the answer, the young women thanked him repeatedly both Jaga, Sungsang and Begawan Teja Surendra.