The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#52. Benefactor
When morning came, the village chief was very surprised to know he was in prison when he woke up. He didn't know what he was up to until he got there. As he remembered last night he was still feasting with the king and the other court magnates.
"Get me out of here, I'm not here to go to jail. Please bring me out, "when he awakens, before him the king stands proudly . He immediately asked to be released from prison.
"From the beginning you were planned to go to prison for your treatment of the people who depend on you. About being the new Duke do not expect you to get that position. Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow maybe I will order the soldiers to gather all the village chiefs so that they can witness the beheading you are about to undergo ."
"Of your majesty, don't punish me. I claimed to be wrong, but it was all because I was ordered by Duke Kencana Wulan. I was forced to raise as much money as possible," he looked very frightened.
"He'll take my life if I don't want to. I really had to," he said again seeking a defense.
"You should have reported the Duke to me long ago. But you seem to enjoy the treasure."
"On that matter, I fear that if I tell then my family and I will be killed if the Duke finds out ."
"That's your problem. What is clear, subverting the entire village community for the sake of your family is a mistake because if you report to the kingdom then you will survive the threat of the Duke. For now, enjoy the days here before your head falls off your body" the king then leaves.
Shortly after the king left, the village chief then looked like a rampaging person. He screamed to get out of there while cursing the king who had passed.
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At the edge of a fairly wide lake, Laksminingrum and Aji Dharma were doing sword training. That morning they were very excited to train. The sound of the sword clang was clearly heard among the trees that were so beautiful.
"I was a lousy yesterday, didn't I?" After resting Aji Dharma opened the conversation.
"Not really. But indeed the shawl worn by those people was really troublesome. Just this time I'm facing the man who made the shawl such a weapon."
"Hopefully. I really hope to know my past . I wonder why my parents don't take care of me. I want to know where my family is now."
"Hmmmmm, may I know what it's like to use such a great sword?" Aji Dharma changed the topic.
"Obviously. I've never actually defeated an opponent I've faced with this sword ."
"Can't you?"
"Either. Maybe I'm actually not fit to use a sword. I don't even know my purpose for practicing with a sword when I was a kid."
"What is your teacher's name?"
"He never wanted to tell me his name. Since the baby, I've been taken care of by her."
"Your teacher is mysterious. I hope someday I can learn from him."
"Hmmmmm, when are we going to start the journey again?"
"Tomorrow. We're staying here. This forest is safe. And again it looks like our food supply will be fulfilled here."
"If that's what you want, I'll go with you" said Laksminingrum