Queen Rushi
Chapter 120 Iodine Tree
Queen Rushi walks through the woods. His footprints were even clearly visible on the snowy ground as the thick snow covered. He still remembers the wounds on Wani's bloody hands without the man caring. After walking quite a distance, he stared at the tree that surrounded him.
‘’Ah~ if Shika was here, she would have been able to find the Iodine Tree quickly using her ability to judge the quality of the wood rod.’’
The woman shivered and rubbed her hands together while exhaling her breath. It was so cold, there was clearly smoke coming out of his mouth.
‘’Then, I just need to rely on the features of that tree,’’ Ratu Rushi said.
Iodine plants have a round and hard elongated stem, where the length reaches 5 meters or more. The stems are light green or old. The leaves are single and square-shaped that extends with a heart shape that is 20 cm long and available for running. It also has a malai shape compound type flower.
‘’That's it!’’ queen Rushi approached the tree.
He stared at the tree with the exact same characteristics of the Iodine Tree. ‘’Not wrong, this malai shape compound interest .. Jatropha multifida Linn.’’
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Swamps
Queen Rushi came while carrying the Yoidum Tree which she took in part. His eyes glanced towards the grilled fish that Wani had not touched at all.
‘’You haven't eaten yet? It's almost afternoon,’’ he said but he didn't care.
He also approached Wani and wanted to rebuke him not to be stubborn. However, he was surprised that the man was asleep. His eyes glanced back at the dead crocodile.
Queen Rushi sits next to Wani. He plucked a leaf and applied the sap coming out of the end of his trunk to the wound area in the man's hand.
The deg!
The woman was a little jolted because she was surprised because Wani suddenly spoke, even though the man was sleeping. He smiled and apologized because even slowly, he still woke her up.
‘’Don't mind me. Please continue your sleep,’’ said Ratu Rushi.
Wani pulled her hand and threw away her face. ‘’No one asked you to treat me.’’
Queen Rushi frowned at the sign of annoyance, then pulled the man's hand and re-applied the leaf sap. ‘’Before your hands infection, we have to treat it. Iodine tree is a type of plant that contains alpha amyrin, campesterol, 7 alpha diol, stigmatrol, beta sitosterol, and HCN. The stem contains alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins. With a lot of content, this iodine plant can accelerate minor wounds and prevent infection.’’
Wani's eyes pointed at the grilled fish the woman had prepared for her. He clenched his teeth in his upper and lower jaw and grazed. This condition is called Bruxism. ‘’Why are you being nice to the person who wants to kill you?’’
Queen Rushi was silent for a moment until she finally spoke. He tells Wani that his sister has told him everything about the reason they want revenge and hate humans. He also recounted the last moments he had a conversation with the crocodile, making Wani's eyes water again.
‘’Self is more painful than injured. Loneliness is fun, but loneliness is not. You pa—‘’
At that time Wani hugged Queen Rushi and cried loudly. He regretted not listening to his sister's words to release Queen Rushi and chose to flee. All his family had been slaughtered, and he only had one younger brother. However, his sister also left him just like the others.
The tears of Queen Rushi fell. He can only hug Wani gently while stroking her hair. He could feel the sadness and loss of the man.
‘’Only time can heal your broken heart. Just like time heals a broken arm and leg. So, stay strong and patient,’’ said Ratu Rushi.