The Thousand Year Dynasty
14. Exchange

In the afternoon, after they had taken the king of Urbar and after Luque had healed the wounded Jorenite warrior, they finally gathered again at the camp of Pharos' army which was made outside the city of Nezarad, for lunch.

Luque, some priests, and some townspeople were invited to eat together.

They had enough food for 200 people for three days.

And since they already did not need to fight anymore, so all at once to celebrate their victory, this time they decided to cook big.

They used almost half the food they had.

"Hm, so this weird iron chariot you made it?" Luque asked as he walked around the campground.

"The craftsmen who made it. Aksa designed it" Nata explained.

Luque watched Nata from behind as the young man explained. His gaze is incomprehensible.

"Primaval, come here. The food is ready" said Rafa suddenly breaking Luque's mind.

Dsn then Luque escorted by Rafa to the middle of the service. Where there is already a long table that contains many and varied dishes.

Starting from meat, vegetables, fruit, soupy dishes, to baked goods, and drinks. There are some soldiers who are good at fighting in their army. Although not as delicious as Edwrad cuisine or Lucia residence chef.

They provided a course for Luquei in front of the table. While the rest of the people sit on the grass or rocks scattered throughout the campground.

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"So this is a food that you definitely have never eaten, Miss Luque" Aksa gave Luque a pack of white cloth half a hand in hand.

They were resting after they felt full. Even the food was still left quite a lot, which then distributed to other residents in the city.

"Oh, really?" Luque opened the package. There are some objects that look like colorful gemstones in the package.

"Try it" Aksa said.

Then Luque ate one that was red. "Gee. Sweet. What'sthis?" He was surprised after feeling it.

"Sugar candy" Aksa replied.

"What is this food made of?" Luque looked very interested in the colorful gems that had such a sweet taste.

"Grass cane" Aksa short replied again.

"Well, it turns out that the plant can be made into food like this as well" Luque seemed to not move his gaze away from the sugar candy in his hand.

"You should go to our place. There's a shop selling Froyo. It was my favorite food" Aksa started telling me about it.

"What is Froyo?" Luque asked.

"Mixed Ice Cream and Yogurt" Aksa replied.

"What is ice cream and yoger?" Luque asked again.

"Have not made Miss Luque grow dizzy" this time Nata interrupted and cut the question and answer circle between Luque and Aksa.

"Hear your story I really want to go to that place. It's been almost the last two hundred years, I haven't gone anywhere" Luque said. His face was smiling widely.

"That long? Aren't you bored?" Aksa asked again.

"If you are bored, you are bored. But I have to do something I can't leave behind" Luque replied still with a smile on his face. Which now looks a little faded.

"Alright then, it has been decided that you will come with us when we return to Central City" Aksa said suddenly.

"Mr Aksa, don't force it like that" Rafa reminded from next to Aksa.

And then their conversation continued long.

"But I can't believe you want to change the caste system that has been formed for a hundred years" Luque said as they finished speaking, even debating the cultural and political problems of the southern central region.

"Yes right. Although it takes another hundred years to actually walk, and even though we can't see the change, but I think it's still worth trying" Nata said casually.

Luque's face was satisfied. It was only the first time in his life to find an interlocutor who could compensate him. Starting from the breadth of knowledge, to ideas that are never thought by people in general. And it was found in both the youth, Aksa and Nata.

"After hearing all of your stories, I really doubt you are eighteen years old" Luque said. Which immediately broke the other laughter.

"But if I may know, how old are you, Miss Luque?" Suddenly Aksa asked Luque.

"Stop your jokes about age and partner, Mr. Aksa" Loujze immediately cut in. "It was disrespectful" he continued later.

"I'm sorry Aksa, Miss Luque. You don't have to answer it. Just forget that stupid question" Nata immediately apologized for Aksa's behavior.

"You're so bad-minded, I'm really curious" Aksa tried to defend herself.

"How to find out then? He didn't have any social media to do on the stalking" Aksa replied to Nata.

"My age is four hundred and ninety-eight" Luque suddenly said. Preventing an impending oral war between Aksa and Nata.

"Oh, Val pantesan from earlier nundak nduk mulu. Lose a hundred more huh, Val?" Say Aksa then. Which was immediately hardened by many people at once

"Mr Aksa!"

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After finishing lunch, Aksa seemed to catch up with Luque who was about to return to the temple in the middle of the city. Aksa invites Rafa to join her.

Aksa and Rafa stop Luque in front of the temple grounds.

"Sorry, Miss Luque. I heard a rumor that you have great healing powers. Is it possible if I ask for help?" Aksa went straight to the point

"And what is it?" Luque looks curious to see Aksa with Rafa chasing after her as she is about to return. Because Aksa could have asked for his help at lunch.

"Can you regrow my friend's arm" Aksa said directly. No pleasantries.

Luque looked at Rafa after hearing Aksa's request. Then I look silent thinking.

"And what are you going to trade with that help?" Luque then asked.

"Oh, so you can really do it? Thank goodness" Aksa looks so relieved.

Rafa also looks relieved to know that Luque can restore his arm as before.

"I didn't say I could. I'm just asking what would you give me instead?" Luque tried to stand up.

"If you can indeed return Rafa's arm, you just have to ask for anything instead" Aksa looks happy "As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it. And if you want something, if it's still within my capabilities, then I'll give it" he continued.

Luque looked at Aksa intently. "All right then. I want you" he said later.

"Eh?" aksa and Rafa said almost simultaneously.

"I? Are you maybe a vampire race?" Aksa who was shocked started to speak for himself. "But it makes sense. You need human blood to stay young" she said.

"Hows it? You want to not? His arms are swapped with yours" Luque asked again who brought Aksa back from her world.

"But am I going to die?" Aksa asked doubtfully after that. While occasionally stealing look at Luque's mouth. Wondering if the girl has fangs or not.

"No. You're not gonna die. You'll only be yours for the rest of your life" Luque said.

"Don't! No need, Mr. Aksa. I'm fine with just one hand." Rafa sounded resolute.

"Shortly, but you won't eat or drink my blood, will you?" Aksa still asked doubtfully.

"What do you think I am? Ferocious beast?" Luque looked irritated.

"Then, am I gonna be some kind of your slave?" Aksa tried to be sure. "But don't you agree that everyone should be free?" His words again tried to remind Luque of his previous words.

"You both are equally smart to turn the word back. So you want to not? If not, I'll take a nap" Luque said slightly, turning around and walking towards the temple gate.

"alright. I want to" Aksa said quickly.

"Mr Aksa!" Rafa attacked hearing Aksa's words.

Luque stopped his steps. Then turned to look at Aksa. "You want to be my slave to change your friend's arm?" Ask later.

"But since we both don't like slavery, how about we make friends. Sohib kentel. Bro abis. How's it?" Aksa tries to seduce Luque.

"Cancel" Luque again walked away from Aksa and Rafa.

"Wait a minute, Miss Luque. I beg of you. I could sacrifice my time. Or maybe exchange it with my arm? Origin is not my savagery. Because there's still so much to do in this world. There are also some other reasons I can't tell you yet" Aksa blocked Luque's path pleading.

"You don't have to do that, Mr. Aksa. I am fine with my current condition. I beg you to stop all this" Just like Aksa, Rafa also pleads for Aksa to stop pleading with Luque.

Luque just silently looked at Aksa and Rafa's behavior in front of him.

"All right then. I'll give you one more offer" Luque made another offer to Aksa.

"Origin is not my freedom to do something. Also, if you can't trade it for an arm, huh?" Aksa tried to give her terms beforehand.

"Be my husband" Luque said sternly.

"Awhile"

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