
THE ENEMY BECOMES LOVE
Defeat often comes precisely when we like to see the opportunity to win. We lusted over, unaware that the enemy had slipped and stood behind us with a drawn sword. Attacking an opponent without building a strong defense is tantamount to suicide.
The atmosphere in the palace hall of Xialuai was so silent and faint. Xenara sat down opposite her father's adviser. He was calculating about the opportunities and opportunities that needed to be taken advantage of after the death of General Xialuai, Xenara's father.
“It has been three days that I prayed in my room, I did not see the dark side in the young man, Xenara,” said Batukhan, one of the oldest court advisors.
“He has shown good faith by bringing your father's men here. He has also protected our existence from the pursuit of government soldiers,” added Chinua, the youngest adviser.
“After all, our safety depends on the young man. For a while we just follow what he wants. I think it's a wise move,” continued the last Advisor, Ulagan.
Xenara stood up. His eyes stared intently at the three old priests before him.
“What? Is this your advice to me? That I might surrender to the man who killed my father. You have forgotten the merits of Supreme Commander General Xialuai Khan?” he said with a high tone.
The three old priests looked at each other. Ah, apparently true, the fruit fell not far from the tree, their inner. Even Xenara looked louder than her father.
“Listen Xenara. There is no debt of gratitude between us and your father. We are just pastors your father brought in for prayer and advice. No more,” said Batukhan reminded. “And we have given you an opinion. Next up is up to you, what action will you take.”
“Do not let your heart and mind be burned with hate, it is not good for your people. Learn wisely in attitude, so that no more lives will be wasted,” said Ulagan.
“We beg you to return to the pamujan room,” Chinua continued.
The three priests said goodbye and resigned from the palace hall. Leaving Xenara who was still so upset with her feelings and heart.
“It is true also the advice of the old men. Better get rid of the anger from your heart.”
One voice suddenly startled Xenara. He looked up. He saw his father's murderous youth sitting casually on one of the pillars supporting the palace ceiling.
Xenara's anger immediately exploded back.
“Basic lads don't know manners! Apparently from earlier you stole our conversation?!”
Pranaja smiled mischievously. His prickly nature appeared instantly.
“Hole hear? Nooo!” he said while shaking his head. “I was here before the priests came here. Even when you wake up from your sleep, then change your clothes, I'm already here.”
Xenara's face was instantly flushed red.
“What! The insolent! Accept punishment!"
Xenara grabbed the whip hanging on his waist, directly aimed at Pranaja.
Tarr's!
Before the tip of the whip reached his body, Pranaja twitched. The sabetan whip only hit the pillar where Pranaja sat until it caused a small crack. Dust\=Tiny dust in the form of granules of sand and cement appears to be scattered to the floor.
“Huh! Show-off!” shout Xenara.
With a stand on the whip rope Pranaja's body bounces into the air, then down and push Xenara's body to fall on his throne. He quickly touched the nerve at the back of the girl's head until he could not move. Then the young man sat down beside Xenara.
“Look. It would be nice if we sat together on this throne. I could have forced you to be my lover,” she said with a mischievous smile. “According to the laws of war, the palace and all its contents and its people belong to me. Including you”
How angry Xenara was. But he could not move his body. Only his eyes and mouth were still moving. His eyes glared and his mouth continued to speak of anger.
“I won't be your lover!”
Pranaja nodded his head.
“Alright, I will not force you, I am a knight,” said Pranaja,”Then, I will propose to you. I'll give you three minutes to answer.”
“How about I reject you”, said Xenara.
“You along with the whole palace and your people will be destroyed,” Pranaja replied short.
Then he exited the palace, leaving Xenara with his anger.
***
Pranaja continued to strengthen the palace's defenses. He closed the entrance hall of the palace located in the bowels of the earth with a thick enough iron. With the power of the Sawiji Geni he melted the iron and then strung together and put together, so that the hall was tightly closed.
The Xialuai courtiers and guards were amazed to see Pranaja's body covered in blue flames. Then flew here and there tirelessly building a very sturdy iron door. Even a high-explosive bomb won't shake it.
“Now you guys are safe staying inside this palace for a while. But you have to make a way out, because we can't keep hiding here,” said Pranaja.
Led by Pranaja they make a new passage as a way out in different directions. After two weeks of work they managed to create a new hallway that ends in Russian territory. But the exit was very hidden. Located in the depths of a forest that is rarely entered by humans.
“If you come out through here, you are safe from the pursuit of Mongolian government soldiers, because this is already Russian territory. But you still have to be careful, do not meet the Russian border security, because they will arrest you,” Pranaja message.
The palace guards smiled satisfied with their work. Apparently Pranaja has managed to change their attitude and perspective. They were no longer hostile towards the young man who had killed their supreme leader.
And Xenara noticed everything. He secretly admired the young man's abilities with his various powers. Unknowingly, his lips came smiling while looking at the silly behavior of Pranaja who was joking with his soldiers.
***
“You stay here. If there is nothing very important do not get out of this place. I'll be gone for a while,” said Pranaja one day.
“Where are you going, young man?” ask Batukhan.
“I'll be back in my world, old man. But I promise to fight for your existence to the international world. You have the right to live with other nations on this earth,” said Pranaja.
People fell silent. They knew they could not depend on others for their safety, including Pranaja. The young man who was originally thought to be an enemy, yet currently turned into a hero who sowed the seeds of love in their hearts.