Sandya Aksata's
Chapters 2.2
...Chapter 2: Strengthening the Occupation...
...Section 2
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Pratama the Elder Shajara. He is one of the most reigned Shajara after Pramana the First Being. He and four other Shajara elders were given the task by the Most Wise Pramana to lead and manage all «Ihwal Alam» in the regions of the Region [First Land Peninsula]. For that task, he was mandated [Central Mountain Region] for him to lead and manage, he said,.
By carrying out that task, he also became a companion of Pramana who became the main regulator and manager of the entire Region [First Land Peninsula] by becoming the supervisor of the managers of other regions.
Right after the arrival of the Promised Leader, he and the other Shajaras were very happy.
Because after a thousand years of their wait, now the Savior who is eagerly awaited his arrival, has fulfilled the call of {Three Major} to restore prosperity and happiness above the world.
And now he is carrying out the first orders and duties of the Highly-anticipated Leader, namely to lead the team of the Investigative Squad and the Evacuation Squad towards [Western Forest Region].
The Pratama Squad consisted of several Shajaras, Hayawans, and Humans who became soldiers in the [Central Mountain Region] he managed.
The Inquiry Squad consisting of several Hayawan set out first to investigate the conditions and circumstances of what was happening in [West Forest Area].
As for Pratama along with some Shajara and Human who became the Evacuation Squad will leave for [West Forest Hall], to review the situation and security of the place before it is used as a location for population evacuation centers.
But before that, he had to review what was really going on in the area until the Shajaras who were there did not respond to the message delivered earlier, and also ascertain whether there really is defection or other problems as feared.
Pratama also hopes that all that does not happen, and hopefully there is only a misunderstanding in the process of delivering and receiving messages between them.
But he still has to take into account the worst that could happen. That is why he set out with many of his best troops ready to fight, as ordered by Akbar.
After a few days after their departure, Pratama and his team have now reached their destination. It was a building visible from the outside in the form of a fortress with a large wooden wall and a tall gate towering.
But unlike usual, the gate now appears closed. The gate is usually never closed, because behind the walls and this gate there is [Forest Hall] which is the center of management of all «Ihwal Alam» in this area.
All the needs and affairs in each forest area are centralized in this [Wooden Hall]. Starting from the affairs of population of each rural and tribal, land and produce management, command center defense and security, as well as matters relating to other forest areas.
Because of that, it would be strange if the usual place has a lot of busyness, where people pass by, is now quiet with closed gate.
These are all completely unusual sights and conditions, except in the middle of an emergency. That possibility makes Pratama and his troops become increasingly anxious and agitated. The worst possibility could have been actually happening seeing this unusual sight.
Putting aside his angst and restlessness, Pratama walked over before the looming gate, and he cried out loudly:
“I Pratama the supervisor of forest managers, came to review the situation [West Forest Area] that did not respond to messages that had been sent from the center. For that, open the gate and allow us to enter your [Forest Hall].”
Shortly after Pratama called out his vocation, the gate opened slowly with a large ringing sound that seemed to shake the silence of the forest.
“Greetings, Primary Elder! We the managers of [West Forest Hall] this welcome your arrival.”
Sapa a Man stood behind the gate that had opened, welcoming Pratama in his respectful tone.
Silent and silent. That is what is seen behind the back of man. There were only a few other Humans and a few Hayawans beside that person who seemed to also be the manager of this [Wood Hall].
It was completely different from the state of the [Forest Hall] gate that was usually guarded by the guards of the forest security warriors. It is a strange thing if the managers of the [Forest Hall] themselves are behind the gate, because usually their work is inside.
“Why is it so quiet here? Where did the soldiers go?”
Pramana opened the conversation as she stepped forward into the other side of the gate after being welcomed by the people before her.
“Soldiers and all forest security forces led by Elder Pradana have set out to the western border to confront the attackers since almost a week ago.”
The managers of the [Forest Hall] reported the condition of this [West Forest Region] which is becoming uncertain after the departure of the army led by Pradana to the border to prevent attacks from the attackers who formed large-scale army camps on the outer side of the western [Fertile Square].
From the report it can be ascertained that the worst possibility is really happening.
From the picture of the large number of tents of the enemy troops marching on the outside [Fertile Fields], the, it can be assumed that this attack will be different from their previous attacks that were only carried out in a small amount.
Maybe this time the attack was not only carried out by one of the cities of {Federation Duchy of Bupala} as before.
By looking at the number of enemy troops deployed for this attack, it is possible that almost all cities from the {Federation of the Duchy of Bupala} will participate in the border wars.
By looking at this big problem, it is not strange that Pradana who became the main manager and commander of the defense forces in [West Forest Area] must intervene alone to lead his entire army.
“So there is an emergency, yes.” mumbles Pratama with an aura of anxiety and anxiety. “If Pradana and the other Shajaras who are in this area have left for the border since a week ago, it is not strange if they did not have time to receive the message we delivered from the center. Because the sending radius of the message will not go that far to the border.”
“Pardon us in advance, Elder Pratama. Due to the absence of Shajara who is here, so we can not receive messages from the center.” The managers apologized while bowing their heads.
“Tak what. Maybe it was here that there was an emergency until Pradana did not have time to send a report message to the center about the attack this time.”
“Ah... Ka-we also apologize for that,” said a manager seemed hesitant coupled with a deeper head hump. “Tua Pradana did not report the issue of the attack this time because it assumed this battle would not last long, like previous attacks. That's why he felt no need to report this to the center.”
“Hah... That old tree...! I've repeatedly reminded him to always send reports, no matter what!” pratama grumbled with annoyance when he remembered the actions of one of his colleagues. “He must have been too rash as he could have intervened directly into battle after so long and ignored the reports on this matter. I think he underestimated the enemy's power too much.”
“We sincerely apologize for our negligence which does not remind Elder Pradana of it.”
The people who became Pradana's mainstay in managing this area again bowed their heads deeply.
“Ah, no need to apologize. I don't blame you guys,” replied Pratama with a tone of annoyance aimed at someone who wasn't there. “This is purely Pradana's fault as the main manager and warrior leader in this area. Instead he is the one who should apologise for making you hassles all this time.”
All those who heeded those words from Pratama revealed bitter smiles after hearing them. It is undeniable that ‘tree’ that is in their minds is someone who is very troublesome, even though he is one of the elders.
“Me-Although Elder Pradana is not around, are you pleased to convey the message you intended earlier to us?” said one manager ending the bitterness between them. “At least by hearing the message, we can immediately do what needs to be done.”
“Ah, that's no problem. In this emergency, we do have to act quickly.” Pratama upholds his body in a kiss by showing an aura of grandeur, preparing to convey the important message he wants to convey by calling out loud voices that blur in order to be heard by all beings around him.
“Oh the creatures that are all over the forest! Be thankful and happy! Akbar The Promised Leader has fulfilled the call from {Three Major} to fulfill his duties, as has been confirmed!”
Everyone (except the soldiers who came with Pratama) was shocked. But the tension on their faces from the shock was instantly replaced by an expression of gratitude and joy, even adorned with tears.
The Promised Leader in the last will of {Three Major} who will be the leader and sustainer of all «Throughout the World» and restore prosperity and happiness above the immortality of the universe.
For {Nation Hayawan} and {Nation Man} who do not have too long life, the stories in the will promised by {Three Hyang Utama} are like tales and legends passed down from their ancestors.
But now, at this time, and in this land, the Saviour in the fable of legend became their adoration and longing, and, now it has truly come to answer the long wait of all the creatures of the world.
“Be-Truly That, Te-Elder?”
The question arises from the mouth of a man who shakes while unfurling a smile that is so airy illustrates how great happiness is in the form of his indescribable gratitude.
The question is not to ascertain the truth or to show distrust.
Yet it was all purely his desire and all like-minded beings with him to return to hear the news that brought a surge of excitement.
They, beings who do not have such a long life, will surely be very grateful and happy because in their generation this is when the fairy tale of hope that their ancestors tell finally became a reality.
“Relight me if I play the news on behalf of the Promised Leader!”
The answer from the Primary was enough to increase their gratitude and happiness to the highest extent.