The Lost Prince
CHAPTER 72 MEETING WITH 4 VILLAGE HEADS 2
Seeing the 3 village heads who had been so conflicted, Prince Revan spoke again with good manners and beautiful language style.
"All of you should not be able to point the blame on the entire population of Naraya Village just because they helped a mistress and a child."
"But what they're helping is a rebel, Mr. Revan," said Elder Witton still trying to find a justification despite his slightly soft tone from the other three village heads. "How could it not be said to be a mistake."
"Who said the boy was a rebel?" prince Revan asked, still calm and polite. "Are you the one who declared it or the current government?"
The three village heads fell silent as they stared at Prince Revan incisively. They can't answer that question but know what the answer is.
It was the government that declared the descendants of King Neshfal Abraham as a rebel. But they as residents can only parroted that opinion without daring to refute.
They must have no opinion other than what is thrown by the ruler if they do not want their business to end in death.
"Actually you know that the government is a real rebel" Brian said casually and broke the silence for a while. "Only do you dare not speak out for fear of the present government. Aye, right?"
All the village heads who were there were clearly shocked to hear Brian's bold words. Not least Elder Darius.
Although they know what happened almost 20 years ago, they prefer to be silent. They little people can do nothing against such great government power.
But Brian who incidentally a new person who came in this area dared to state blatantly about it. Does he and his partner have the power to rival the government?
"I hope you two don't complicate things here" Elder Witton said, switching the conversation flat. "You better leave this area if you don't want the problem will increase runyam."
"We came here to offer help," Brian said not offended by the elder's remark. "Why do you think we're complicating your situation?"
"Originally you know," said Elder Simon in a sharp and cynical tone, "your coming here instead of helping, is making things even worse."
"Do you think your success in defeating the palace warriors pleased us?" elder Carlos said with a cynical tone to connect his colleague's words. "Your great pretentious deeds make us even more restless."
"So you still think," said Prince Revan still in a calm tone, "if letting the palace soldiers slaughter the entire population of Naraya Village will solve the problem? The problem will be solved there?"
"Master is right," Elder Simon said quickly without thinking first. "Isn't that the best solution instead of having to sacrifice 3 other villages that don't have problems with the government?"
His words were not refuted by the 2 elders who were in line with him as if they were one opinion.
Elder Darius was still silent. But that does not mean he agrees with the petty thoughts of the three village heads. He seemed to be waiting for the most appropriate moment of speaking.
"It's a pity that we disagree with you who only think about yourself" Prince Revan said calmly. "We still have to help the people of Kampung Naraya and any residents who are oppressed by the unjust government."
"The crucifixion that befell Naraya Village was the result of their sin in the past, Mr. Revan," Elder Carlos said still firmly with their opinion. "At the same time they have been labeled as rebels for helping the rebels."
"Is it because they are helping someone who is considered a rebel by the government" Brian said in a sharp tone, "continue to follow you also consider the people of Naraya Village as rebels?"
"Keep you forsake your humanity" he continued, still pitched sharply, "and unwilling to help them."
"Or don't you all have a grudge against the people of Naraya Village?" prince Revan said.
"Are you deliberately reporting the no-no to the palace as if in this village is a den of rebels?" brian added.
"Don't talk to you!" snapped Elder Simon who indeed could not resist emotions with a rage. "Don't just accuse me!"
"If it's not true, don't be so angry, Old Man," Brian said with a relaxed smile. "Look easy."
"Elder Darius! Why were you just him earlier?" said Elder Witton turned to stare intently at Elder Darius. "Do we have a grudge against you?"
Although Elder Witton said in a sharp and flat tone, but he still kept his tone to keep his tone soft, not showing arrogance.
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Elder Darius did not answer Elder Witton's question. For a moment he sighed as if he was about to loosen his voice that was about to say. Before long he spoke in a calm and polite tone.
"Since I was a child until I was as old as I am today, I have never known that the residents of Naraya Village have problems with other villagers, let alone grudges."
"But whether you have a grudge with us or not I don't know" Elder Darius continued. "You know yourself."
"Do you agree with this black-legged young man" asked Elder Simon in a cynical tone, "who accused us of reporting non-no to the palace so that Naraya Village was accused of being a den of insurgents?"
Hearing the speech of the village head Brian just smiled relaxed. Prince Revan is still in quiet mode.
Seeing the disdainful attitude addressed by the 3 village heads actually made the heart hot and emotional. Moreover, they raised the voice of all. Their attitude was really not to consider Prince Revan and Brian, let alone Elder Darius.
"For me there is no longer any point in thinking about it," Elder Darius said calmly. "All I think about now is how so that the residents of Naraya Village who live a little can survive the target of the palace soldiers."
"Does that mean you accept the help of these strangers, Elder Darius?" asked Elder Carlos in a sharp tone.
The question actually contained intimidation. But Elder Darius did not care and answered the question calmly.
"There are people who care about the fate of the residents of Naraya Village and voluntarily offer help, why should I refuse it?"
"Have you thought about your decision, Elder Darius?" elder Witton asked trying to influence the stance of Elder Darius. "What if they have some ulterior purpose behind their help?"
"Receiving help from good people why should you think everything over and why should you be suspected?" elder Darius said still with his calm demeanor. He showed that he was not provoked.
"You have been poisoned by the good attitude of those who have only been living in your village for a few days" said Elder Carlos. "And you think they are good people."
Prince Revan and Brian were still silent, still calm. But their eyes continued to observe the three village heads who continued to speak as well as udel. They let Elder Darius do the talking.
I can deduce from all your words that you are unwilling to accept the help of Mr. Revan, let alone cooperating," Elder Darius guessed. "Is my speech right?"
"What is our need for the help of those who are not necessarily real great?" elder Carlos said in a dismissive tone.
"At the same time we are sure that the palace soldiers will not attack our village" Elder Simon said as if to emphasize. "So we don't need help."
"You guys are too brave to take a stand and so confident," said Elder Darius lamenting the stubbornness of the 3 village heads. "What do you really count on?"
"What do you count on some of your martial artsy citizens?" Prince Revan who said in a questionable tone.
The elder Simon and the elder Carlos were shocked to hear Prince Revan's words. Elder Witton was actually also surprised, but not as many as 2 village heads.
The three village heads did not think that Prince Revan apparently already knew that some of their citizens had martial arts. They have hidden their identities as much as possible.
The palace has not known until now that some of their citizens have martial arts. Though the four villages in this area can not be separated from the monitoring of the security forces of Bahir City.
But Prince Revan who was only 8 days in this area already knew it easily.
"Remember! If the palace people find out, you can also be accused of being a rebel," Prince Revan said as intimidating.
"There is no need for you to patronize us" Elder Simon said harshly and rather loudly. "We know what we're going to do!"
After that he stood up quickly, then invited his two colleagues to leave the residence of Prince Revan.
"Let's leave this place! This meeting was meaningless."
Elder Carlos and Elder Witton then stood up as well. They continued to step out following Elder Simon who had stepped first.
Their steps were so hasty and wide as if they wanted to quickly leave this simple residence.
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Not long after, after having a chat for some time, Elder Darius also left the residence of Prince Revan.
There are only Prince Revan and Brian. But soon, 5 handsome young men entered to meet the two princes.
The five handsome young men were none other than the powerful warriors of Centaurus Headquarters. They include: Kelvin, Wilson, Dwayne, Orian, and Gibran.
Actually the champions of Centaurus Headquarters who have been assigned to serve in this area there are 8 people. The 5 is mentioned. While the 2 is none other than Gibson Kyler and Hendry.
However the two young men were already assigned out to handle the secret task.
"You guys are too soft to face those 3 bastard village heads!" grunts Kelvin nagging Prince Revan and Brian. "Why don't you take their stupid heads one by one?"
"Prince. The three village heads clearly underestimated our strength" Gibran said in a reprimand. "Why don't you give them a little lesson so they can know themselves?"
This Gibran is neither grunting nor nagging. But the meaning of his speech is the same as Kelvin.
"Easy! You guys sit down!" pinta Prince Revan is reigning.
Not long after, the 9 handsome young men had already engaged in a meeting-like conversation to talk about what steps to take next.
Brian who had a sharp feeling said that the palace soldiers had moved towards Bahir City. Whether certainty arrived, waiting for news from Hendry who was assigned to the city to monitor the movement of the palace troops.
In the meeting they agreed that they would keep all the villagers safe from the rampage of the palace soldiers.
It's just how to secure it, they need to negotiate also with the Centauri Palace troops who temporarily do not exist in this area.
How many troops from Centaurus Headquarters should be prepared here they discussed also. And while the number of Red Cloak Troops already here is around 100 personnel.
Meanwhile, the number of troops deployed by the palace awaits news from Hendry who will be here in one or two days.
The nine handsome young men continued to hold meetings until late at night. They have agreed on the points that are the task in their unity as the Red Cloak Army.
There are other points that they have also agreed on. But those points still have to be discussed with the Centauri Palace troops as partners of their troops.
The nine young men were not only handsome-faced and had high devotion. But they are also geniuses. Just imagine they could come up with brilliant ideas.
Sometimes they disagree with each other in making proposals. Until Prince Revan sometimes confused himself to decide which of their opinions, because their respective opinions are good opinions.
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