Legacy Falls
Race In Kerinci

(POV BETWEEN)

Today I had to deliver some logistics to a fairly washed-up area in Kerinci, Jambi. The area is protected by the Nusantara organization because there are some historical relics that still exist.

After a 1-day trip from Mojokerto using a large helicopter owned by GajahMada Logistic, I finally reached Kerinci. In this rubbed place there are several rare plants that grow, including trees whose existence began to be rare since the third world war ended.

I got off the helicopter and saw the view.

"Antara... This is not the village of Kerinci?," said Risa who just got off the helicopter.

From now on Risa came with me to send logistics to various regions. He said let me not be careless, but he can be honest that he does not want to part with me.

"Yes this is Kerinci village. Why why?".

"Son, this time I saw a tiger walking on both feet."

Masa Risa shocked by the residents of Kerinci?.

The Kerinci people are my Cinderers, half tiger humans who had become a myth 100 years ago. After the third world war ended, my Cindy began to show her existence and was willing to work with Humans to create a new civilization.

I got out of the helicopter while carrying some requested logistics. I stood on top of the tree while breathing the fresh air that was under this tree. Moments later, a Cindy jumped from a tree and stood in front of me.

"Good afternoon. Are you the representative of Gajahmada Logistic?," said Cindaku who jumped from the tree earlier.

"really. I am the representative of GajahMada Logistic, as well as the leader of GajahMada. My name is Between Adagium, greetings."

My love was smiling and shaking hands with me. It's the first time I've shaken with my Cindy and it feels really warm. Their soft hands because of their feathers and the temperature of their hot hands make me want to shake hands with them for as long as I can.

"really? Then what a coincidence" My love bowed her head to me. "My name is Jaka, the leader of my Cinders in Kerinci. Welcome to the fighters."

Somehow I feel flattered by Jaka. Kario's uncle said, My Cindy race does uphold a warrior because they think that a warrior is someone who can bring victory in war.

"Have not bowed your head like that" though flattered still quite embarrassing for me if flattered.

Jaka stopped bowing his head and smiled at me again.

"Then let me take you around Kerinci village."

Jaka turned his body and he turned into a tiger.

"HEY?! HOW CAN YOU?!," Shouted Risa.

"Seriously Risa? You really don't know anything about my love?".

"of course! How have I ever seen a tiger that looks like a human being can continue to be a tiger completely!".

Jaka laughed "It should be that reaction that we usually receive if we have a guest. But mister Antara really knows about my Cindy huh?".

"Yes. You see, I fought alongside one of my Cinderers during the war against Bishop in Pontianak a few years ago."

"A Cinde? What's name?".

"His name is Sanjaya, mas Sanjaya. He was my mentor during the fight against Bishop. Mas Sanjaya is very strong, he can defeat mutants without having to use Laskara. He's someone I admire."

Suddenly silence. Jaka's cheerful face became grim.

"So... You were with him during the fight against Bishop?".

"Yes. Do you know Sanjaya?".

"Sanjaya is my father. He's the leader of my Cindy and the only one of my Cinders who managed to become a Laskara."

I was surprised to hear that Jaka was the son of Sanjaya mas. It was a coincidence that I met his son because I wanted to meet Sanjaya's son for a long time.

"Did my father die honorably?".

I'm speechless. Actually I don't want to talk about Sanjaya's death. But…

I took one breath and slowly exhaled it.

"Mas Sanjaya died protecting me from Bishop's attack."

…

Jaka held my shoulder with his soft and warm hands. "So you don't have to feel guilty like that. It's probably fate so it's gonna be okay."

Hearing the words from Jaka made my guilt disappear instantly. "Well, I won't feel guilty anymore."

"Good."

Then Jaka again turned his body and changed again into his tiger form. Then I looked at Risa and wished she was shocked again.

"Aren't you surprised about Risa?".

"Some one time in surprise! It doesn't take twice, does it?!".

Jaka laughed at the conversation we both had.

"Then please go up to my back. I'll take you both around Kerinci village."

Risa and I were shocked to hear Jaka say. What did he say just now, 'up to my back'?. Risa and I know that Jaka is a tiger but it still feels disrespectful if we go up to her back.

"Don't be shy and embarrassed. Go ahead, guaranteed my back is good to ride."

Risa and I looked at each other and we both nodded our heads together marked we agreed to go up to Jaka's back.

———

After climbing onto Jaka's back, the two of us were invited around the beautiful and peaceful village of Kerinci.

If I could say the village of Kerinci is a Paradise hidden behind the destruction of the world. Unlike other places where the soil is arid, the tree dies, and there is no plant, unlike the kerinci. In Kerinci I can see trees, green grass, rice fields, and tigers chasing deer.

While touring the village, Jaka explained to us that since the third world war ended, my Cindy agreed to cooperate with humans and started to become a vegetarian. Yes vegetarian. You guys didn't read it wrong. These tiger incarnations agreed to become vegetarians in order to cooperate with humans.

But they are not completely vegetarian, there are times when they become carnivores. The time they become carnivores is when they run out of steam after a fight. So if they don't fight they become vegetarians and after an all-out fight they become carnivores to replenish their strength again.

Of course this is quite surprising but the ancestor of the tiger, Sabertooth is also actually a vegetarian. Yes, animals that have such ferocious fangs are vegetarians. Their ferocious fangs were only used to attract their females and their fangs were used to fight over territory.

"So the meat supply you asked the center for?".

"Yes, the meat is for backup in case something unpleasant happens in Kerinci."

It is only fitting that I rarely receive logistical requests from the Kerinci area. So here's why…

Well this is also quite clear about the rice fields, fruit gardens, and vegetable gardens that exist along the village of Kerinci.

———

After being satisfied with being invited around the village with Jaka, finally I and Risa rest at Jaka's house.

At Jaka's house we were both greeted by her cute children, although they were tigers but still cute.

"BETWEEN I WANT ONE! CAN I TAKE IT HOME, RIGHT?!".

"That tiger orang—meaning son of woi people!".

Jaka laughed at Risa's words. "Let's not bother the kids who just came."

After that, the children of Jaka left me and Risa.

"In a moment the food is ready so please—".

Suddenly someone broke through the entrance very hard.

"Son what does this mean?! Why would a human enter this village?!".

Brother??.. Heh??.

"Raka…"

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*to be continued