THE TEARS OF KUMARI KANDAM
CHAPTRE 26

Residents of Baseela and Bheed flocked to the Kumari Kingdom of Kandam to meet Haala's father who they believe is a child abduction suspect. This is the first time in history that people have invoked the name Braheim Bhaavesh, although not to complain about the lack of clothing, food, or boards.

All the commotion inside and outside of the Kumari Kingdom of Kandam came to a standstill, as Bheim walked out of the meeting room at a rapid pace, accompanied by Daxraj, his ministers, and dozens of guards. And when the main gate of the Kumari Kingdom of Kandam was opened, the people immediately bowed respectfully, even partially prostrating to welcome Braheim.

Bheim received greetings from his people, and immediately asked one person as a representative to explain the chaos that occurred. A man from Bheed Village faces Braheim, showing a button crying cursing Haala's father who has kidnapped her only child, who will next week perform a maturation ceremony.

Bheim receives the button Daxraj took from the man. "Just because of a button?"

"There are horse footprints as well, Your Majesty. And the trail leads to Baseela, "the man replied.

"Just because of the footprints of the horse?"

The man was silent. "My commander has so many enemies that his good name is threatened every second" Braheim said.

Bheim continued, "It is only my commander who has these buttons, but why are you quick to conclude that he is the suspect? Isn't there still a chance that he's a witness?"

"Please speak, Your Majesty."

Bheim turned to the origin of the voice, and nodded. "Hamba knows who the real suspect is" Murat added.

"Thank your head."

Murat raised his head, then returned Braheim's gaze. "Include, servant Murat Iskender, member of the Shaapit hunter group*."

*Shaapit* is an evil supernatural being*.

"Just go ahead, Your Majesty. The real kidnapping suspect is Gaana. Gaana kidnaps the girls in the village and eats her soul. While the bodies of the girls will never be found because they have become ashes."

The atmosphere began to row, because the people were surprised to hear the identity of Murat who turned out not to be milkmen or workers in the cornfield. Moreover, hearing the words of a Shaapit hunter that is impossible to be rejected or just passed through the left ear. Inevitably they also have to remove the suspect label from Haala's father.

Unable to see the worry on the face of his people, Braheim also tried to calm even though he was restless himself. Fortunately the people's trust in the previous and present King Kumari Kandam is still the same, not reduced even a little because it is proven the death penalty is always right handed down to the unscrupulous.

"My people, return. Leave this matter to me. Whoever did it, if he's found guilty, believe me I'm the judge."

All the people bowed to Braheim, saying, "Long live, and be bound always, the sun of Kumari Kandam."

After making sure his people actually returned to their respective homes, Braheim immediately asked Haala's father to face him. While Murat, asked to wait in a luxurious waiting room with a banquet that is no less luxurious. Murat felt that something was hidden from Braheim for conducting separate interrogations.

And it is precisely the sensitivity of the future advisor of king Kumari Kandam. Brahim is hiding something. Something Braheim has harbored since his first nightmare about Gaana. Perhaps compared to Murat Iskender and other members of Shaapit's hunters, Braheim was the one who knew most about Gaana.

"Gaana started terrorizing through dreams when I was six. At first I thought it was just a sleeping flower, but my gut feeling was bad. From then on I began to secretly find out about Gaana."

Haala's father did not answer, only looking at Braheim's back. "Gaana used to be my father's favorite concubine. He holds a grudge against my mother and has not been avenged. Therefore I am the target now," added Bheim.

"Give me the command, Your Majesty."

Bheim turned around, then walked over to Haala's father. "You really are going to do it?"

"Of course I'll do anything ya-"

"At any time it's an order to kill your other master?" sela Braheim's.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Please give me the command."

Bheim stopped his steps right in front of Haala's father. "Of course I'll give you orders. But before that, answer honestly all the questions I'm going to ask you."

"As per your orders, Yes-"

"The thing I know can't roam at will. He needed an accomplice to feed him. Is that cursed creature's accomplice in front of me now?" sela Bheim again.

Haala's father went back to being silent. "real right. Tell me, what's your reason? I'll consider another punishment after hearing it."

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After Haala's father confessed, Braheim immediately met with punishment. Not a death sentence but a life sentence. At first the people protested against Braheim's decision, but Braheim managed to suppress it. Haala's father was released from the death penalty based on consideration for his merits in shielding Kumari Kandam during this time.

As news spread of war commander Kumari Kandam being wanted for life for the kidnapping of young girls, Haala and her family were terrorized by the locals. Especially the residents whose children are the victims of Haala's father's kidnapping. Not infrequently Haala's house is pelted with rotten eggs. Even the worst, was pelted with dirt.

Fortunately Murat always came to help the Haala family. Murat did not heed the confession of his sister, Jihan, about how cruel Haala's father who at that time only watched her who wanted to be made into Gaana food. Though Murat should be as angry as Jihan and the residents, he should be the leader in the act of terror.

"Hey, are you scared?"

As usual, Laasya ignored Haala. "Not to be afraid. I promise I will always protect you" Haala said.

Laasya was still faithfully silent, while staring out the window. "It's weird to go back in time with our age distance of only six years. Our actual age is thirteen. I don't know, only Daxraj from the future knows."

Haala stroked Laasya's hair. "Do you believe I come from the future?"

Laasya looked at Haala. "I'm not crazy just because they pelted our house with rotten eggs and shit."

Laasya smiled for a moment. "You just smiled? It seemed like the potion that Advisor Murat gave him was indeed magical. Hey, can I tell you my secret? But promise me you'll finish your dinner. How's it?" ask Haala again.

Laasya looked back out the window. "You'll regret turning down my offer. Because if you ever fully recover, you can threaten me with this secret and get whatever you want."

Laasya turned back to Haala. "Look at this cunning kid. All right, I'll tell you a secret. Mmm, I liked His Majesty the King for twelve years, and I never thought he liked me either."

Laasya looked surprised. "It's very sweet. Especially if you are angry. He also has weaknesses. You know, it turns out he's not very good at kissing," Haala added in a soft voice.

Laasya moves her fingers making sign language. "Don't do it with His Majesty the King."

"What's? Don't what?"

Laasya moved on, took a writing instrument and began to write. "Find the other guy."

"Hm? Why?"

Laasya is back to writing. "Are you willing to share a man with another woman? A king should have at least a few concubines, right?"

Haala only responded to Laasya with a smile. "Listen, I'm not willing if you have to be with His Majesty the King. Unless he promises he won't have a concubine. And because that is impossible, then live with an ordinary man whose soul and body can only have one brother," added Laasya.

Haala was still smiling, amazed by the similarity Laasya said in the past even in the future. It seems that what Laasya said was indeed true. Perhaps only a handful of queens were willing to guard his heart and honor for the king. Because basically no woman is willing to share her man with other women. Even if you say the word, is not the tongue boned?

But it seems that the lashings impersonating Laasya's speech only make Haala feel a momentary pain. Because again Haala's heart took control. There is still hope to unite with Braheim. Moreover, the seat of Queen Kumari Kandam is still empty, and there is a possibility that Bheim is the leader of a wandering tribe. Which is only one problem, the prophecy of the destruction of the damned world.

Haala smiled in response to Laasya. "Amazing. You said the same thing. Well, now finish your dinner and go to bed."

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Braheim was still awake, accompanied by the howling of a wolf that sounded hungry. Braheim's logic and heart are raging, as he ceaselessly thinks of Daxraj Natesh from a very cool future, his marriage invitation which Haala refuses without hesitation, Gaana who is eyeing his life, Gaana who is aiming for her, and Haala's father who turned out to be Gaana's accomplice.

But compared to all that, what Braheim thought the most was the wandering tribe's prediction of the destruction of the world. Whether misinterpreted or indeed missed by Daxraj and Haala of the future regarding the prophecy, Braheim only feels that the true implied meaning is not what Daxraj and Haala believe.

From where Daxraj and Haala can tell if Haala is loving the wrong person. And if Haala loves the wrong man, then why should the right man be the leader of the wandering tribe. Even the destruction of the world can happen if Haala instead chooses with Daxraj. Because Bheim who is hurt, can anytime move strongholds.

Bheim got out of bed. "There is clearly something wrong with the wandering tribe's understanding of the contents of the prophecy. Because there's no proof the world would be safe if Haala married Daxraj Natesh."

Braheim walked towards the balcony of his bedroom. "Gaana's greatest strength is mind control. Could it be that Gaana has done something to the mind of the wandering tribe, Daxraj Natesh, and Haala?"

Bheim was still muttering in his heart, "Could Gaana make the wandering tribe understand the meaning of the false prophecy? To confuse Haala, and make me and Daxraj kill each other?"

Braheim non-stop muttered, "Why doesn't Gaana kill me with her own hands? Why go through Daxraj Natesh? With just two percent of his strength I almost met God. What if he uses it as much as ten percent?"