The Fighter
Chapter 14 Banquet
Outside the tent there was a commotion, some people seemed to be preparing to attack. A large man with a fierce appearance appeared to be leading the line.
"Stop Cokro..., don't attack!! From this moment on, I leave your group, I have decided to serve Lord Wisanggeni and Nimas Larasati." the man who had promised to serve Wisanggeni, who was, he rushed out and stopped his friends.
"What do you mean Subali?? For her sake, you decided to get out of line?? Have you forgotten how we fought to form this line?" a man named Cokro asked Subali.
Subali nodded his head steadily, he was already determined to end his journey in the middle of the forest. He wanted to feel the life as a citizen of the community and live in their midst.
"Yes Cokro.., I'm tired of living as a mercenary. I will live a life as an ordinary society, one that is not so attached to others." Subali answered the question Cokro.
"Why did you so easily decide to serve him? Tell me exactly what happened before, before we came here!" Cokro keeps trying to keep Subali.
"Already.., noisy!! Once I asked you Subali. Are you coming with the two of us, or are you going back to your group?? If you come with us, now let's leave this place!!" shouted Larasati loudly.
"I chose to follow Mr. Wisang and Nimas Laras" Subali replied as he walked closer to Wisanggeni and Larasati.
"Wait.., don't be as happy as you're leaving us! You from childhood are already with us, now you easily like tempted by a new toy. Come on guys, let's test the extent of their strength!" Cokro moves his men to carry out attacks on Wisanggeni and Larasati.
"Don't hurt them. Just attack me!" yelled Subali while stretching out both of her hands.
Larasati turned to Wisanggeni with a smile, after Wisanggeni nodded his head, the woman raised her hand.
"Oh.., my feet hurt. Why can't my feet move??" yell about 9 people in pain while holding each leg.
Larasati beckoned Wisanggeni and Subali to leave the place immediately. He was lazy to get involved away with their affairs. But just now they're about to jump, all of a sudden...
"Wait for Kisanak." there was a cry from a middle-aged man who tried to stop them.
Wisanggeni looked towards the voice, a middle-aged man dressed luxuriously asked him to stop. Wisanggeni looked at Larasati, finally they stopped and stood in its place.
"Where are the kids going?? You've done a good deed by helping our son, which is fine to just walk away. At the very least, give us a chance to entertain you." said the middle-aged man.
Feeling months of not enjoying home cooking, Wisanggeni smiled brightly. Larasati finally followed the will of Wisanggeni.
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Inside the largest and most luxurious tent, the middle-aged man held a dinner banquet. Various foods from cakes and rice complete with side dishes and vegetables are served on the tapestry. Hot tea drinks were also served there.
"Thank you, Mr. Jayendra, I really miss home-cooked meals like this." Wisanggeni directly took the food, and then ate it voraciously without knowing shame. Even he added again, when the first take was over.
Niken the woman who was helped was smiling to see Wisanggeni enjoying his food greedily, sometimes he stole a glance at the young man. Larasati looked at Niken with a hot heart, she did not like to see Niken's gaze on Wisanggeni.
"Son Wisang.., where are you going after this?" ask Mr. Jayendra to the young man.
"Not knowing Mr..., it seems I still want to go around this forest first." while drinking tea from a cup, Wisanggeni answered Jayendra's question.
"Niken.. are you not interested in seeking out experiences in the outside world, son?? Rather than you just following your father and mother, why don't you follow the adventurer?" Jayendra spoke to her daughter.
Larasati immediately widened her eyes, she glanced at Wisanggeni, and it turned out that the young man looked at Jayendra with a smile.
"Dad and Mom allowed Niken?? But..., what about Kang Wisang, did he not object to Niken following?" shyly Niken asked back to her father.
"It seems we object to Mr. Jayendra, let alone Niken having no basis in strength at all. Living in the middle of the forest, it would be very troublesome if it was not balanced with strength." Larasati immediately cut Niken's words, and did not give Jayendra a chance to answer.
"Will I be able to teach you?" suhut Niken with a little sewot.
"Do you really think Kang Wisang is a teacher? Learn first, if you already have a power base, please follow us!" Larasati replied with a tone of judes.
"You're the one who banned me from before? Why didn't Wisang himself answer it?" Niken did not lose ketus asked back to Larasati. Wisanggeni scratched his non-itchy head, he was at a loss to answer.
"This why are you two so noisy?? Nak Wisang.., what about my proposal. Is it permissible to let my daughter Niken go on an adventure with you. If you feel bothered, you can take my men to serve my daughter." Jayendra asked Wisanggeni again.
"Please forgive Mr. Jayendra! It seemed that everything was clear, and it had been conveyed by Larasati, it would even be very troublesome if he decided to stay in this forest, without having any power base at all. And all at once, we will immediately withdraw Sir, thank you for the banquet. If there is still time and long life, sometime we will be able to meet again." do not want to prolong the debate, Wisanggeni immediately all for retreat.
Larasati who was sitting next to him smiled at Wisanggeni's reply, while Niken immediately pouted her lips. Mr. Jayendra is in the forest, because the forest is the only road that connects the city of Malacca with the city of Bandar. They had affairs being in the city, thus hiring mercenaries to traverse the forest.
"Well, son Wisang.., maybe there will be another chance we can meet. Accept this name plate, show the guard if you cross the city of Malacca. They'll have the pleasure to take you to your house." Jayendra gave the plate a name made of bronze.
"Thank you Mr and Mrs Jayendra, as well as Nimas Niken. Let's just get to our meeting here." Wisanggeni clasped his hands and placed in front of his chest, then followed by Larasati and Subali immediately jumped away from the place.
Niken immediately stood up with a sullen face, he returned to his tent.
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