The Metaverse World
Lunch At Bhaksana Resto
As soon as the military parade ended. All the allies looked at him hungry, as if they were going to eat him on the spot. Heru Cokro still acted normal, smiled, and said, “So, how? Since we still have time, I will take you all around the village.”
Genkpocker is a straightforward man. He was the first to ask. “Kak Jendra, about the tour is a must. But that's not the main point. More important are the weapons and equipment in military parades. Are they for sale?”
Heru Cokro nodded and a moment later shook his head.
"What?" Genkpocker doesn't understand.
“Not yet sold. Even though before this, I had made an appointment. You will all be on the priority list. However, there is one condition. That is, only after Java Dwipa has its own military force complete, then we consider selling weapons and equipment. You all saw it clearly, even the 1000 soldiers I have now are incomplete. Then, I had no additional weapons and equipment to sell until now.” Heru Cokro did not lie to them.
“Although it is still not for sale, but Brother Jendra should think about the price. Why don't you tell us, so we can prepare the funds early.” Hesty Purwadinata asked.
Other rulers are also concerned about the issue.
“I know you will ask!” Heru Cokro then gestured to Fatimah who was behind him.
Fatimah smiled and said, “About price and order, why don't you arrange for your man to talk to us, Financial Bureau? Such petty affairs need not involve the rulers themselves.”
One who is a master is a cunning fox. Instantly, they understood the meaning behind Fatimah's words. Today's meeting aims to bring allies closer together. It was not the right time for the rulers to negotiate a deal. It was better to leave this matter to their subordinates.
Then, the masses disperse into two groups. The first group consists of Wulan Guritno, Gayatri Rajapatni, Danang Sutawijaya and Ki Ageng Pemanahan. Led by Fatimah, they would enter the residence of the ruler to the office of the Financial Bureau for discussion of the arms trade. Heru Cokro will lead the others on a tour around the village with Kawis Guwa and Witana Sideng Rana taking part.
They had been to the back mountain, and the residence of the ruler was exactly the same for everyone, so the two of them had nothing to visit. So Heru Cokro first took them to the cultural area to the west of the ruling residence, leading them to tour both the hidden class buildings of Dhruwa Temple and the Recruitment Hall, along with the Kadewaguruan Academy.
The mysterious Dhruwa Shrine, the outstanding Recruitment Hall features, and the teaching structure of the Kadewaguruan Academy all have a strong impact on the rulers.
In this small Javanese village of Dwipa, how many more surprises are left to explore, and how many secrets are hidden from the outside world?
What the rulers were most interested in was the operating structure of the Kadewaguruan Academy. After all, Dhruwa Temple and the Recruitment Hall belonged to a hidden class building, so there was nothing that made them envious. However, with the Kadewaguruan Academy, they would be able to learn from it.
Heru Cokro did not hide it from them. He taught them his experience in building a college. First, an institution included in a hamlet building will not be hidden for long. Notifying allies early can help them strengthen their territory. Secondly, without the property of such an interesting region as the property of Jawa Dwipa, they would not be able to attract enough scholars as teachers in the institution. It was impossible for any other ruler to pursue his Gresik University.
As for the southeastern military district, without Heru Cokro saying anything, the other rulers consciously avoided the area. They did not haphazardly ask to tour the military district. Therefore, Heru Cokro took them to the northwest commercial district. Here, all the workshops were busy operating, and the streets were filled with energy.
Finally, Heru Cokro took them to the north wall, standing on a high wall watching the beautiful scenery of Java Dwipa.
The strong and mighty territory wall had quite an impact on the nobles, but when everyone saw the moat around the village, they all fell silent.
“How insecure are his feelings, building such a powerful defense system as early as this?”
"Indeed, indeed." Genkpocker agreed, and he also seemed excited.
Watching the sun on the banner, Hesty Purwadinata teased Heru Cokro and said, "Sir Jendra, your ambition and vision are truly terrifying!"
Heru Cokro smiled and said nothing. It could be considered a tacit agreement.
As the time approached for lunch, Heru Cokro invited them to lunch. The meal will not be held in the residence of the ruler but rather in the Bhaksana Resto.
Bhaksana Resto stands in the middle of a commercial street which is the most popular location. It was divided into two floors, with the cabin on the first floor taken by Heru Cokro as a place to eat. Previously, only Heru Cokro would eat there, but now, with the residents' pay raises, they often ate on the spot from time to time. Some talked about business on the dinner table, while others invited friends and relatives to gather.
Renata was waiting at the entrance. He saw Heru Cokro coming, and quickly advanced. He smiled and said, “Paduka, the banquet is ready. It's just waiting for you, Your Majesty.”
Heru Cokro nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work. Has Fatimah and the others arrived?”
“The name is already here. She was with the guests on the first floor.” Renata answered.
"Well, let's go too!" Heru Cokro turned around and said to the rulers.
After they arrived, Fatimah faintly nodded to Heru Cokro, implying that things related to the arms trade had been done. Heru Cokro smiled and kindly asked everyone to sit down.
For this banquet, Renata had given everything for him.
There is fresh seafood from Pantura, with sheep and cattle from the farm, a variety of vegetables from the vegetable garden, and poultry from the farm market. In fact, there were also wild fowl from the barbarian tribes, so it was indeed a sumptuous banquet.
For the drinks, white tea and Tuak Gresik are two special local products, served to guests. Adding a luxurious raw material to Renata's cooking skills, it would be comparable to a high-end banquet in the real world.
The rulers fell silent and were completely numb. Food with meat in their region would be considered a luxury food, but the Javanese Dwipa have been eating it all this time with their own resources.
“Wuwu, after eating this, I will not be able to eat in my own territory anymore.” Maya Estianti said in a silly tone.
The other gentlemen nodded in agreement.
Heru Cokro grinned, raised his wine cup and said, "Come, let's have a drink once for the first meeting of the Java Dwipa Alliance!"
"Return!" After the dinner, the atmosphere became lively.
Unconsciously, their relationship is getting closer. Foreign feelings fade, and they are more familiar with each other. As the saying goes, a wine and food table is the best place to make friends. These words were definitely supported by countless life experiences.