The Forest Prince's
Chapters 19. The Nile Horse Tribe

Slowly the owner of the voice walked towards the Nile Horsemen and simultaneously the Nile Horsemen paved the way for the owner of the voice. Then the owner of the voice saw Nial, Bullan, Powerbull, and Pota. Then the owner of the voice approached Pota and immediately picked it as he could

Pota grimaces, "sorry, brother. My ears are almost gone." complaining of pain.

The owner of the Voice then scolded Pota, "you just want to bring this many troops and make a scene with these people. You're too naughty, Pota. I'll complain about what you did to Dad."

Pota was instantly frightened, "don't, brother. Listen first, I got Warphan, prince abal-abal of the Tiger Beetle Tribe. And these are his friends."

The owner of the voice was curious, "is that true?" taking his hand off Pota's ear, he looked towards Nial, Bullan, and Powerbull.

"i am Himus, the first Prince of the Nile Horse Tribe and the elder brother of Pota, this snot boy. Introduce your names."

Nial then introduced himself, "greetings, I am Nial, Prince of the Lion Tribe."

Bullan also continued to introduce herself, "i am Bullan, the Prince of the Bull Tribe."

Powerbull then introduced himself, "i am Powerbull, the second Prince of the Bull Tribe."

Himus then thought, "Lion Tribe and Bull Tribe?

it's rare to see princes from different tribes walking side by side. Explain your purpose."

Nial then explained their goal, "we just want to pass through the dark forest area. We're going to the Bear Tribe. But on the way, our friend Warphan and my brother Khar were kidnapped by the Nile Horsemen."

Himus did not immediately believe completely, "just passing by huh? Alright. I'll allow. I'll also release Khar, but Warphan will never be able to get through this dark forest."

Nial did not accept Himus' decision, "how could it be?"

Himus then told Nial, "he is the prince of the Tiger Beetle Tribe. His tribe has done us much harm. And now the prince of the Beetle Tribe is right in front of us, and then you tell him to be released. That's not gonna happen."

Nial still did not accept the unilateral decision, "I will still force."

Himus, "you want to force? Good. Troopers, arrest and torture them until they open their mouths."

The army obeyed Himus' words, "well, first prince.."

immediately take an attacking position towards Nial, Bullan, and Powerbull.

Nial whispers to Bullan and Powerbull, "the focus of Bullan, Powerbull. Their grip is very strong, but attack their wrists."

Bullan then intends to practice Nial's instructions, "i'll try."

Powerbull, "well, Nial."

Then the three of them began to be attacked by the forces of the Nile Horse. One of the troops tried to attack Nial's neck with his grip, but Nial nimbly turned around and caught the soldier's wrist. Then,

Squad, "arrrrrgggghhhhhh. My hands,,,"

while screaming in pain because of his broken wrist.

Bullan then believed Nial's words, "what Nial said was true. The weakness of their way of fighting is on the wrist."

Powerbull then intends to take a swing, "yes, brother. Let's start the counterattack."

Nial suddenly held Bullan and Powerbull, "no need for Bullan and Powerbull. Himus and Pota, we've had this futile fight. If you want to insist on continuing the fight, you will lose. The three of us already know the weakness of your army."

Himus, "are you threatening me?"

reddened eyes held back anger.

Nial tried to explain, "that's not the case, if you won't let us take the Warphans, let us talk to Hippotam's uncle, the Chief of the Nile Horse Tribe."

Pota wondered how Nial knew his father, "uncle? Do you know my father? So you call my dad uncle?"

Bullan also explained, "just listen to my friend, little boy. We have news to tell. We're sure that you don't know the news yet."

"alright. I'll take the three of you to see my father. But if the news you're saying is just bullshit, I'll kill you right then and there. Come follow us." then start moving into the dark forest with the Nile Horsemen

Nial obeyed Himus' invitation, "well, Himus. Bullan, Powerbull, let's follow them."

then walk after the army of the Nile Horse.

After a long journey in the dark forest,

Nial guessed, "it looks like it's their territory. They live in this huge river area in this dark forest."

Bullan, "yes, Nial. The Nile Horse is a large group. Unfortunately they shut themselves out of the outside world."

Himus then said, "a little while. I'm going to go inside my father's tent. You guys please wait here."

Nial, "well, Himus."

Himus entered his father's big tent. And soon Himus came out of the tent.

Himus then called Nial, Bullan, and Powerbull, "the three of you, please come in. And you, Pota. You come in too."

Pota obeyed Himus's command, "well, brother." frightened at the thought that Himus, his brother, had told their father.

Arriving inside the tent, the three of them immediately knelt before Hippotam, the Chief of the Nile Horse Tribe. To the left and right of Hippotam stands Himus and Pota

Nial immediately greeted, "My honor is Nial, the Prince of the Lion Tribe to the Chief of the Nile Horse Tribe."

Bullan and Powerbull also immediately greeted, "in honor of us who are named Bullan and Powerbull, Princes of the Bull Tribe at the Head of the Nile Horse Tribe."

Hippotam then said, "I know both of you fathers. Especially with your father Nial. I've known Helion for a long time. I'm asking you this time. Did Helion do what it said? That he has asked the Tigers of Beetles to give us justice and honor? Or maybe that's your goal in my area. To deliver the prince of the Tiger Beetle as a form of justice to us?"

while staring intently at Nial while drinking through the big cup.

Nial said softly, "sorry, uncle. My father failed to do that. Because my father and mother were killed by slaughter."

Hippotam, "pppppffffffffffttt." immediately spouted his drink suddenly out of surprise.

"WHO WOULD DARE KILL HELION??"

Nial then told them all, "Tiger Tribe, Leopard Tribe, Bat Tribe, Hyena Tribe, Wolf Tribe, Beetle Tiger Tribe but Warphan is only a scapegoat although his Tribe and his father are involved, Snake Tribe, Snake Tribe, and the Scorpion." Nial told him all about the beginning of the rebellion and the war that resulted in his mother's father, as well as most of the dead

Himus, "i didn't expect that to be the case." was in great shock.

Pota who responded to the news with annoyance, "let's go Tigerly's jumpain, Himus' brother. I'll kick his ass."

Hippotam, "be quiet, Pota!" annoyed at the behavior of his second son.

Pota instantly fell silent and simply replied, "well, dad."

Hippotam then blamed his eldest son for the inaccurate information, "Himus, I will punish you for daring to torture Khar and Warphan without first asking the ins and outs of what happened."

Himus then tried to defend himself, "I've asked, well. And they say they just want to go through the dark forest. Their goal was to go to the Bear Tribe territory, well."

Hippotam, "Bears Tribe?" I asked Nial

Nial then said as he pleaded, "right, uncle.The three of us pleaded, release my brother Khar and our colleague, Warphan. We'll remember and we'll repay uncle's good deed."

Hippotam then said, "i am willing to let go of Khar, your brother. But Warphan, he's from the Tiger Beetle Tribe. And he is a prince. His people have destroyed many of my people."

Nial then tried to negotiate that Hippotam changed his mind, "inappropriate the mistakes of his father and tribe, then inflicted to his son, uncle. He was just a tool and was framed for the success of the Tiger Tribe. Better let him go, uncle. So that the Warphan can repay uncle's kindness later."

Hippotam immediately gasped in shock at Nial's words, then shut up and thought for a while. "you're really a son of a bitch. Haha. I like you, Nial. Your words make me remember my past with your father."