THE TEARS OF KUMARI KANDAM
CHAPTRE 40

There was a servant running down a ridge out of the gate of the warrior palace, as if his worthless life was being targeted by a grim reaper. Countless number of times the female servant had slammed into the other servants.

The servant who is known to serve for Queen Kumari Kandam only continues to spur his steps, in order to immediately meet the queen to get a bag of gold coins, for valuable information obtained accidentally.

" ... Commander Haala's younger brother was possessed by Gaana*, and his whereabouts are unknown until now" the servant explained.

The Gaana* is a sacred soul-eating creature that lives in the Mook Forest.

Jihan is still tight-lipped. "She swore, Your Majesty. Servant actually heard all the talk of Commander Haala and his grandfather without anyone missing a single one."

*FLASHBACK ON*

Grandpa Haala shook her head. "It's not healed. But murdered."

"How could grandfather do such a terrible thing to his own granddaughter?"

"When a person's soul is partially eaten by Gaana, he becomes mute. When a person's soul is eaten away by Gaana, he becomes ashes. But when someone is possessed by Gaana, he only lives in a shell" Haala's grandfather replied.

Haala. "No. Laasya is not dead. We just need to get Gaana out of her body. Then after that I'll find a potion to cure him."

"There are indeed many potions for pausing death, but no potions for reviving the dead. Even if you ask the nomads. They won't be able to touch her."

Haala wiped her tears rough. "The wandering tribe is the greatest tribe in the world. I'm sure they have any potion. And again, how did grandfather know they couldn't concoct a certain potion without making sure of it?"

"Because they're not God, Haala."

"I will protect Laasya until I succeed in making sure that the potion does not exist in this world."

"By sacrificing more innocent souls?" ask Haala's grandfather.

"I'll try to prevent him from getting food."

Grandpa Haala shook her head again. "Just the opposite, Haala. You gave him a chance to get more food."

"I told you I'd try to prevent him from getting food!"

"Then I finished Kumari Kandam because of your futile efforts." Grandpa Haala left the waiting room of the warrior palace.

*FLASHBACK OFF*

"Please speak, Your Majesty."

Jihan nodded at her other servant. "Shall I cast him out?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Your Majesty, beg your mercy."

"Is a bag of gold coins enough?" ask Jihan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank ye. Your compassion is matchless."

And the maid, who had been devoted four days to the Kumari Queen of Kandam, was expelled, with a bag of gold coins hidden tightly under her shabby white robe. No words of regret. Two days of devotion to a bag full of gold coins is the mercy of the Gods.

Jihan was still looking at the back of her former servant, who was clearly in excitement. The servant's words still felt warm in Jihan's ears. Word after word that makes the heart of Jihan again pounding fear, as well as racing. Stimulated to start designing a thousand devious schemes.

All this time Jihan was just busy indulging her fears. Because Jihan was convinced, sooner or later Gaana would come and give her a terrible ending. As much as possible Jihan avoids meeting new people, considering Gaana who can easily rob a body belonging to a Jyostishee*.

Jyostishee*a future fortune teller who comes from Narak region.

Jihan also always carried holy water, sang this praise, and even asked anyone who wanted to meet her to first wash her face with holy water. Without exception, King Kumari Kandam. This Jihan did in order to close all the gaps that could be struck by her death angel.

"This fear only makes me weak. Even if it's destined to die, at least I'll have to put up a last fight, right?" jihan murmured in the heart.

" ... In the opinion of the servant, it is better that the servant be removed, Your Majesty ...."

Jihan still muttered in her heart, "Should I tell Haala where the damned creature went?"

" ... Servant does not want that servant to make your situation in the future difficult ...."

"They will fight right away. So indirectly, I managed to get rid of two damned creatures at once" Jihan muttered again.

" ... Her Majesty? Your Honor?"

"What's? You said something?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I was worried that the servant would open his mouth, so it would be better to get rid of it" replied Jihan.

Jihan. "Let her have fun with her gold coins a little longer. Rather than that, there's something you have to do."

"Give me the command, Your Majesty."

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"Guards! Bring Haala Anandmayee before me right now!" exclamation Braheim.

Instantly the palace that was famous for its peace became chaotic. The chaos began when Haala's grandfather suddenly asked permission to face Braheim. Bheim also immediately allowed, because from morning on he continued to feel a very annoying premonition.

Fortunately Haala's grandfather did not shrewdly mince words, so that shortly after Bheim received his greeting, he immediately conveyed the purpose of his visit. A line summarized with confidence, timelessness, and submission that successfully destroyed the southern palace*.

"The youngest grandson of the servant has been possessed by Gaana, and the eldest grandson of the servant intends to protect her despite having to sacrifice himself."

It took a long time for Braheim to digest what the middle-aged man in front of him said. Until reality slapped him, dragged his consciousness, and made him vent his wrath through a decree that just flashed through his mind that increasingly held an irritating premonition.

"The eldest grandson of the servant is very stubborn," added Haala's grandfather.

"I knew. I know more than anyone."

"The eldest grandson of the servant also does not work with the lure."

Bheim took a breath again. "If it works with lure, she's already pregnant with a successor to the throne now."

Grandfather Haala cleared his throat, "The eldest grandson of the servant is also not easy to give up."

"really. In fact, countless times have he rejected kunaiki."

Grandfather Haala again cleared his throat, "I mean servant, it is not easy to fight a stubborn person who does not master the lure and does not give up easily."

Bheim only turned to Haala's grandfather. "Please leave this matter to the slave family. Then please forgive this presumptuous request, but please release the servant's son-in-law only until this matter is resolved, Your Majesty."

"Reason?"

"Because only the dead can find traces of each other."

"What does da-"

"Your Majesty, the southeastern palace* is in danger. Gaana showed up there." A guard suddenly appeared.

The southeastern palace* is often called the queen's palace because the whole daily duties of the queen take place here. In addition, the southeastern palace is also the residence of people with high status such as the king's adviser, minister, war commander, chief investigator, as well as guests from outside Kumari Kandam.

Again Gaana managed to break the gate of the defense of the Kumari Kingdom of Kandam. Either because of a new henchman, or an old henchman returning to service, it is certainly impossible for the creature from the land to know there is fresh food in the southeastern palace just armed with his kiss.

"Then, many witnesses saw Commander Haala going eastward. With Gaana," added the bodyguard.

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Haala smiled as she looked at the dozens of giant ships that simultaneously removed the anchor chain, leaving the charming Kumari Kandam skyline, as charming as its ruler. Finally Haala was able to breathe a sigh of relief, after confirming for herself her worries that became mere worries.

Four days ago, after a great debate with her grandfather about the fate of her little sister, Haala went straight to Aasha*. Haala prostrates at the feet of Lord Krpaya* with a bated cry. No protests, swearing, or curses. Only cries were held desperately in order not to break.

Aasha* biggest temple in Kumari Kandam.

Krpaya* is the God whom the Kumari Kandam people worship.

For a few minutes to surrender to the God, making the spirit of Haala which was originally flared slowly began to extinguish. The spirit to protect his sister who had been possessed by Gaana in any way. Lord Krpaya resuscitated Haala if her spirit would only bring Kumari Kandam to pain.

Although it is difficult to accept, the fact that Haala must prioritize now is no longer the sister, but Gaana. And although it was impossible to kill Gaana with her battle troops or her ancestral heirloom sword, at least Gaana could still be weakened if it did not get food.

Haala began to think about Gaana's current whereabouts. And the mercy of Lord Krpaya also helped Haala free from his strange thoughts. Somehow Haala suddenly believes that Gaana is in Kam*, following the procession of a group of concubines who were sent home for failing the first stage exam.

Kam* is a shortcut in Kumari Kandam that is used by fishermen to reach the port.

"Thank God they're going home safe."

"All thanks to Lord Krpaya who has sent you," replied a man to Haala.

Haala just smiled. "Are you planning to stay? I'll find you an inn soon."

"Thank you, but I have to go back."

"May Lord Krpaya always protect you, commander. Sorry that I can't take you home."

"How can I trouble the number one fisherman in Kumari Kandam more than this?"

The fisherman smiled. "An honor could be a favor to you, commander."

"Again thanks. I won't forget your help."

The fisherman just bowed respectfully, and soon pulled the reins of his horse. But how shocked the fisherman was in his mid-twenties, when he found a horde of foreign men looking at him suspiciously. Moreover, accusing him of conspiring with Haala who is an accomplice of Gaana.

"Wait, what do you mean? That's not possible."

"We saw with our own eyes you're very familiar with the demon's subordinates!" one of the men replied to the fisherman.

"I'm just helping Commander Haala to chase after the pageant of his concubine troupe da-"

"That's the goal! He wanted to capture the concubines to serve as Gaana's food!" Another man pointed at Haala from a distance.

"Cannot be. Commander Haala instead protected the concubine's entourage. He supplied them with a bottle of holy water. I testified because I shared it."

The men looked towards each other. "And if it is true that Commander Haala is an accomplice of Gaana, why did he return to Kumari Kandam? Isn't that the same as suicide?" added the fisherman.

"But he's a fugitive. Lookatthis. Your Majesty the King himself issued this order."

The fisherman received a flyer from one of the hordes as he muttered, "Yes God."