THE SUN GOD SWORD
New King
All the residents of Tombok Cliff gathered in the courtyard of the Palace with anxious hopes. The news of the death of King Puntura and Warkudara was a surprise to them, but hearing Singasana was now occupied by a young man made their minds become worried.
Some of the soldiers were separated though some were having fun, but were unable to hide the anger in his heart.
All the elite soldiers may have been killed along with King Puntura but, some of the 3rd and 2nd class soldiers were still standing guard there.
After getting word from the pigeons who spread open letter leaflets to Tombok Cliffs from Surasena, the state of the Kingdom was a bit chaotic. People began to urge Kingdom officials to seek the truth.
Some of them said they agreed, if the throne of Tombok Cliff occupied by a young man.
But others objected, arguing that the young man did not have a clear background.
But the least accepting is, they're corrupt officials. They were quite rich with the money Puntura had distributed to them, but it was clear that the flow of gold pieces would disappear with the replacement of the new king.
“King Puntura is indeed iron-handed, but what about the young man, is his war better than King Puntura?” one of the people was shouting incessantly, asking for answers from the soldiers who were on guard but of course they were also waiting for the certainty of the news.
Today is the time for Sungsang Geni to return to Tombok Tebing, escorted by 30 level 1 soldiers and 20 more from Surasena.
Senopati Datu Wenda was about to escort Sungsang Geni home, but the young man suggested that Datu Wenda escort the Crown Prince of Dewangga the day after tomorrow to Majangkara.
Likewise with Dewangga, the newlywed was about to go with him, but Sungsang Geni thought it was not a good act.
The adult must take care of some very important things, and it is necessary to remember that he is part of the Surasena family at this time. It's honeymoon time anyway.
Along with the return of Sungsang Geni from Surasena, Crown Prince Nala Setya also intends to return to his Negrinya. They left almost simultaneously, but Nala Setya did not cross the river, his kingdom one land with Surasena.
In return for the services of Barakuna to protect the Royal family, the kingdom of Duayu finally get a 10% cut of the tribute from 15%. At least Nala Setya still has face to face with her father.
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“Your Majesty, we have arrived in the Tombok Cliff region!” Roaring exclaimed from outside the horse-drawn carriage, he still wore his veil so that all the soldiers and people of Tombok Cliff recognized him as Senopati.
Sungsang Geni always felt uncomfortable with things like this, sitting in a horse carriage, being a king, sitting in Singasana or giving a speech in front of his people. The young man was not used to all that luxury.
Upon arrival at the main gate of the Palace, thousands of people had been waiting for the arrival of their New King.
There is no welcoming, no sprinkling of flowers nor is there an offering dance. This made Reerintih become upset.
“It was our new king!”
“Where is the person?”
“Entailah, he looks arrogant to the point of not intending to show his face. "
People's voices began to deafen, some people were seen blatantly gossiping at Sungsang Geni without fear. Even the whimpering of Reerintih did not make their guts become shrivelled.
“Do we have to accept that arrogant man to be King?” mutter Them.
The carriage finally arrived in front of the Royal Palace, there were about 20 Palace officials standing in their way.
Some of the prjurit carried by Sungsang Geni intended to teach the 20 officials a lesson, if not Mahesa detained him.
Sungsang Geni scratched his hair, his head felt dizzy listening to the people's chirping, now more dizzy to hear the officials' chattering.
“Mahesa, it looks like we are not welcomed in this place.” Bisik Sungsang Geni's.
Whimpering who heard Sungsang Geni's words immediately rose in blood, “Your Majesty the King, let me slash all the heads of these officials!”
“You will make the atmosphere more difficult,” said Sungsang Geni, “Now is not the time to act with violence, We are new here, I understand the feelings of all of them.”
Seeing no resistance from the Sungsang Geni side, Tulung Agung was more confident again, “You better get out of here! the Tombok Cliff affair let us take care of it ourselves, we do not care about Surasena's orders. Our king has fought from the shackles of Surasena but you have killed him.”
Another official spoke, “Soldiers drive them out of here!”
The soldiers ordered were the soldiers who were separated in Tombok Cliff, while the soldiers who were with Sungsang Geni only faintly heard that remark.
“All prjurit is under my control!” said Reintih, “No one can order them at this time.”
As the 20 officials began to speak as they pleased and felt that the whole people supported them, Sungsang Geni suddenly came out of the horse carriage.
Half of the people were amazed to see the young man's extremely dignified face.
“Include my name Sungsang Geni, I realize what you want, but believe me to be king is not my wish, but as you can see I am forced to do this.” Sungsang Geni's speech managed to make everyone's mouth there silence, “Speak without offending, because my mood is not so good at the moment.”
The twenty officials of the Kingdom no one spoke, including Tulung the Great. No, after realizing that the young man in front of them was capable of killing Puntura.
The face of the Great Scroll looked pale, with trembling legs. On the other hand, Mahesa smiled at the actions of Sungsang Geni.
“No one wants to talk?” ask Sungsang Geni, “Alright!”
The young man then turned around to look at all his people, “You want the truth, I have killed your king Puntura, that is the truth. Then Surasena told me to lead you all, and that is the truth.”
Sungsang Geni was silent for a moment, waiting if anyone dared to speak, but apparently all just fell silent.
“So now whoever doesn't like this stranger is leading you, raise your hand. I will thank that person, for freeing me from this burden.” Sungsang Geni fell silent again, waiting if there was anyone willing to raise his hand. This time someone dared to do it.
A middle-aged man raised his hand and walked among the crowd towards Sungsang Geni. Some of the men intended to head off, but the young man of the sun allowed the old man to approach him.
“Your Majesty!” the old man said softly, “Can you lower taxes for us these poor people, we have nothing to give to the Palace. King Puntura took our children, our young grandchildren in lieu of taxes, to be trained as prjaurites. Can you return our children, Your Majesty?”
Sungsang Geni turned his head around Reerintih, “Are really small children forced into warriors?”
“True Your Majesty.” Reintih said slowly.
“Well you listen to me, from today I will release you from any taxes, and return your children.” Sungsang Geni said in an echoing voice, everyone who heard him fell silent for a while before then a shout of happiness echoed across the Tombok Cliff.
“Trust you, Your Majesty King Sungsang Geni!”
Everyone shouted merrily, leading the young man into the Royal Palace.but before that, Sungsang Geni whispered in Tulung Agung's ear, making the man's face as blue as the sky, so afraid of him.
‘hella, we should hurry to leave this Kingdom.’ Inner Tulung Agung screeched.