The Thousand Year Dynasty
13. Meeting Holy Girls

Aksa, Nata, and the others were ushered in by a middle-aged man in white who turned out to be the priests of the Holy Land, entering an empty, circular room. There was only a large seat made of marble visible at the end of the room.

"Please wait a minute. Primaval is on his way here" said a bald-headed man politely.

"Good" the others answered almost simultaneously.

They all stood waiting in front of that seat made of marble. But not too close. Thirteen of them stood in a row. There are Aksa, Nata, Lily, Val, Rafa, Caspian, Loujze, Huebert, Deuxter, Axel, Sigurd, Maserati, and Corvette.

On their left were ten priests who were also standing in wait,

Shortly after, from the door behind the marble seat came a young girl with a beautiful face, with shiny yellow waist-length hair. Looks the same age as Aksa and Nata. Wearing a white dress that looks waving when the frying is approaching.

The girl looked at everyone one by one, as soon as she arrived in front of Aksa and Nata's entourage. His face changed when he found someone he knew.

"Oh, long time no see miss Lilian, Mr. Val" said the girl later.

The priests were seen starting to prickle because they did not expect there to be anyone known by the girl. Because before this there was never.

"During the time of not meeting, Primaval" Lily replied as she bowed respectfully.

"Duringly did not meet" Val also replied while bowing respectfully.

"I never thought I'd meet two war legends at once. And if I may know, why are you both in the middle of human civilization? What else to help. Have you both found a leader that you will follow, just like before?" The girl asked again.

The priests were surprised to hear that Realn and Lagoom were two war legends.

"Actually we've committed an oath of allegiance" Lily replied.

"Oh, really? To whom? Is that guy here with us?" The girl stared quickly at everyone in front of her with a slightly excited face.

"They are these two young men" Lily pointed towards Aksa and Nata who were standing next to Lily.

The girl looked surprised when she saw Aksa and Nata being appointed by Lily. Even if he tries to push it. The girl did not expect that two young men had chosen two war legends to be their masters.

"Include me Nata and this is Aksa" Nata introduced himself.

"Hello, I'm Aksa" Aksa waved the little. Everyone began to be wary of Aksa's attitude. Especially the trio of hunters and Rafa.

Some pastors also heard dossiers found Aksa's behavior considered impolite.

"And how should we call you?" Then Nata asked politely.

"Oh, forgive my disrespect, don't introduce yourself to you. Because just this time, after a long time, there was no one to ask that" the girl looked surprised at Nata's question and then apologized.

"Because even though we've heard of you, or heard how others call you, it's still rude if we don't ask a girl's name we just met" chirps Aksa then. Loujze immediately kicked Aksa's small leg from behind. To remind him of his manners.

The girl was surprised to hear Aksa's words. Then a small smile as he walked towards the marble seat behind him.

"Indeed most people always assume they already know me, or maybe they feel disrespectful asking people who already know enough. Therefore they never asked the question" the girl then sat gracefully on the marble chair. "My name is Luque Nueva. You can call me Luque" he said then introduced himself.

"It's nice to meet you, Miss Luque" Aksa replied to the introduction of the girl named Luque.

"Mr Aksa!" Rafa immediately moved.

It wasn't just Loujze who kicked Aksa's leg. But Huebert and Deuxter also kicked Aksa's leg from behind

"Hey, why? It was Miss Luque who allowed me to call her name. Although the name is difficult to also be called. Luque or Luqee?" said Aksa who did not accept the trio of hunters kicking his legs from behind.

There were also voices of priests who were uncomfortable and did not accept Aksa's behavior.

"Hahaha, this master of yours is so unique" Luque laughed at Aksa's behavior from above his seat.

"It's true, Primaval. So apologize for all his behavior that does not know the manners" Lily said with a polite nod.

"Maybe because we are a little different and do not understand general things. Therefore, if in the future we ask trivial things and may be impolite. We apologize in advance" this time Nata apologizes for Aksa's behavior.

"Shortly, for a second, then why did the others call you with Primaval?" Aksa asked again out of curiosity.

"That is the highest status in the hierarchy of the Holy Land" Luque replied.

"Oh, so like your majesty, padukal or so is it? Yep, yeah. I get it now. Why isn't there a book that's written about this?" Aksa looks like he's starting to babble himself.

"So when viewed from the other's behavior towards you, it seems that you are their leader?" Luque.

"No. We are the leader of this army. They have leaders in their own region" Nata replied.

"We're here not planning to invade or take control of this region. Besides chasing after the king of Urbar, we're here to actually offer you a deal" Nata said.

"Deal?" Luque seemed interested.

"really. We intend to invite this region to join our region" Nata continued his remarks.

"Hm, and just now you said you didn't plan to rule this territory" Luque cut in a sneering tone.

"indeed not. We will not rule the Holy Land or the city of Nezarad. Nor will we take care of the ordinances and rules of your territory. Moreover, we will not use any influence that this region or that you have in our interest" Nata began to issue his ability to speak and negotiate.

"But you will still recognize that this territory is under your territorial control, right?" Luque looked a little unaccepting.

"Do you want us to relinquish this territory and make the Holy Land an independent territory again?" Nata asked back.

"Wouldn't being independent be everyone's hope" Luque replied quickly.

"I'm sorry if maybe my words after this will offend you and the people in this place" Nata said. "But to be free or free to those who have that power and influence will not last long. If you really want to make this region independent, then you have to leave this region" he explained later.

Some people seem to take a breath in hearing Nata's words.

"Because want to be believed or not, actually you are the one who has made this region will never be independent" Nata still continued his speech.

This time it made his friends and the priests hold their breaths hearing it.

"Why can you talk like that? I'm not the leader of the government in this region. I also did not exert any coercion or pressure on the residents" Luque asked still calmly. The girl did not feel angry or offended.

"But your special status caused all that. Whether you agree or not, all governments want your status and influence to help their kingdoms be strong on this land" Nata answered Luque's question earlier.

"Therefore the war will continue to flail on this land if there are still people who consider this Holy Land as a trophy or weapon and want to have it" Nata added. "Or until there is a strong region that has the Holy Land" he concluded later.

"And that's you guys?" Luque asked again still calmly.

"really. We will admit this region is our territory, so that no more fools throw away people's lives to fight over stupid things" Nata replied firmly.

"Tet-tot! Repeating words; fools" Aksa chirped suddenly.

"Sorry" Nata answered quickly.

"And you're sure they'll stop fighting once you control this territory?" Luque again asked without caring for Nata's words earlier to be confused or not.

"I'm sure. It's because we're strong. And when the strong are determined, the weak will obey" Nata replied confidently.

"So you will rule with violence and fear?" It seems that Luque will not stop asking questions anytime soon.

"No. Strong is not only identified with strength and oppression, Miss Luque" Nata replied again.

"Having the ability to stand without the help of others is also strong. Having a prosperous people to be loyal to his territory, also including strong" Nata continued his explanation. "But I wouldn't be a hypocrite. We will continue to use violence and fear to confront those who feel strong and courageous against us" he said.

Luque just silently observed Nata with a fluffy smile.

"How old are you, Mr Nata?" The girl asked.

"Eighteen years old, Miss Luque" Nata replied.

"You seem to be a hundred years older than me" Luque said.

Which was immediately answered with laughter by Aksa. "Hahaha, basic relic" he said later.

"All right then. We will agree to this deal as long as one condition" Luque returned the topic of conversation.

"And what is it, Miss Luque?" Nata asked.

"I want you to also adopt the rule and rule of this region" Luque said later.

The priests began to make noise when they heard Luque's words.

"It's true what you just said. I am the cause of this land not being free. So I want you to take this land and make it out of my influence" Luque continued. This time not only surprised the priests, but also the entourage of Aksa and Nata.

"Do we agree?" Luque asked again, which surprised Nata who seemed to be thinking.

"Well Miss Luque, we agree" Nata replied later with a fluffy smile.

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