The Thousand Year Dynasty
Anthology 10

"Where's aunt and the others, Dad? Tumben once this house deserted?" fla asked as she and Livia entered the living room of the house where her father was waiting.

"Dimitri and Arian were sending goods to Fang's place on the east coast. At the same time we want to buy fish for our show tomorrow night" Khan replied from his seat on one of the couches in the room.

"Oh, I haven't seen Uncle Fang in a long time. Is he coming here tomorrow?" Fla and Livia sit on the couch in front of Khan.

"Maybe tonight he and Dimitri and Arian will come here" replied Khan, who then continued with the question, "How was your trip?"

"Our trip this time was much better, dad. Maybe because Fla's getting good at riding iron chariots." Livia answered.

"Good then," Khan replied as he stroked his beard which had begun to whiten.

"I almost forgot that now Uncle Fang is taking care of that eastern seaboard village. How long have I not talked to him," said Fla seemed to recall something.

"The village was rebuilt. Less than ten months?" Khan replied.

"How are you doing there?"

"Fang will be fine. He has a leader's soul and high responsibility. He was the most appropriate choice to lead the redevelopment of the coastal region. Besides many Yllgarians from Sekai forest who help him." Khan gave an explanation.

"Thank God, I can't wait to meet and tell her many things." Fla retaliated.

"Sorry to interrupt, but I'll excuse you, Dad. I'm going to James's house to send him a drop-off and discuss tomorrow's event" Livia interrupted politely.

"The prospective son-in-law should not be bothered like this" Khan replied.

"I don't have anyone, it would be sadder not to do anything at all, Dad." Livia answered with half a laugh.

"All right, I get it. Go," Khan replied. His gaze looked warm as he looked at Livia.

"I'll excuse you, too, Dad. I will accompany Livia" said Fla, who followed Livia who had risen from her seat.

"After Fla, I want to talk to you" Khan said, holding Fla back from leaving the place.

"It's okay, Fla. I can go alone, "livia replied as Fla looked at her like she was asking for approval. "I'm sorry, dad," he said later as he walked out of the living room.

"What are you going to talk about?" ask Fla who is now back to sit.

"About the two of you after this," Khan replied later.

"Why with us?"

"Do you not intend to stay and help me in this village?" Khan started the topic. "Now this place is getting bigger. You must have seen him when you came here earlier. That the boundaries of this village have expanded. Some areas in the far north have begun to build houses both for relatives of indigenous people, as well as immigrants," he explained then at length.

"Yes I saw it, father." Fla understood the worry his father had.

"Not to mention that area on the east coast led by Fang, it is also my responsibility" Khan added later.

"I understand my father's concerns" Fla said later. "But for now both of our power is still needed in Central City. Even Livia now does not only take care of schools in the Middle and Eastern cities alone. But also helped the school that had just been built on the southern land there," he continued, trying to explain, before rejecting an indirect request from Khan politely.

Khan just kept silent to hear the continuation of Fla's remarks.

"So it might be hard for us to do that. Like staying and helping to take care of this place. Besides, Miss Rafa is not in a good condition right now" Fla continued.

"Oh yeah, I heard about it too. About what's going on in the Central area right now. About the kingdom of Elbastra and also about Lord Aksa and Lord Nata," Khan replied short.

"Because of that, we have agreed to postpone our wedding until at least Mr. Aksa and Mr. Nata are done with whatever they are doing right now." Fla back btrucap.

"Hm.. okay. I understand if that's how smart you two are." Khan replied after being silent for a while staring at that one and only son.

"Dad can talk about the issue of the management of this region to Mr. Orland if you already feel guilty. I'm sure he'll help find a solution" Fla said, then tried to provide input on Khan's anxiety.

"I think I just want you to be in this village. It's not that I've completely lost control of this territory" Khan replied as he breathed a deep breath.

"I'm sorry, father," said Fla Saraya, turning her gaze toward the table in front of her.

"no need. It's my fault to ask at a time like this. And hopefully this is not protracted" Khan said later.

"Let's ask the best to resolve this matter to the Gods" Fla replied.

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Meanwhile, Fang the Yllgarian Lion on the east coast appeared to be going around monitoring development at the eastern coastal port, Sekai Beach Port, when two Morra couples came to him. Morra's parents are Arian and Dimitri. The younger sister and sister-in-law of his best friend, Khan.

"Oh, have you guys come? Are you new from my place?" fang asked as the two Morra were already nearby.

Fang's appearance had now changed slightly from usual. Now the old lion is not wearing the typical hunter's clothes anymore. But neat clothes with long suits like those worn by Khan. The real thing was the clothing of a village chief that was common in the Northern Mainland region.

The mane around his head was braided and pulled back to make it look neat and reduce the fierce aura that was commonly seen on his face.

"really. And the people there said you were in this place" Dimitri replied later.

"You can ask them to call me and not even come here in the hot weather like this," said Fang, who then invited the two men to walk towards an artistic building not far from where they met.

"What are you talking about? Like we are nobles. After all Arian also needs to buy something at the seaside fish market there," Dimitri replied as he showed Fang a line in his right hand. A box made of woven bamboo tied with a rope.

"We brought some crops last month for you to share with the villagers" Arian added. "We ask the people who are in your place to keep it" he added later.

"Oh, that's amazing. Thank you." Thank you." Fang replied with a heavy voice.

"I see this region growing rapidly from the last time I came here three weeks ago. The line of the guard tower which is also an electric generator, I saw it was completed along the road starting from Sekai Forest to the shore. The road divider for the mine train has also been completed. The facilities in Sekai Village also looked much better. It's worth it that you look busy" Dimitri said at length as they were already in an artistic building that turned out to be a tavern.

It looks like the store is just a simple building of wood that is wrapped in dried coconut leaves. There were three small tables surrounded by four seats in front of the bartender's long table.

Fang, Dimitri, and Arian filled the end tables. And because the building does not have a bulkhead in front of it, they can still see and be seen pedestrians passing by on the street in front of the tavern.

"This busyness is because we have just started the initial construction of the pier for Sekai Beach. That still needs more supervision" Fang explained. "But thankfully all plans went without any meaningful obstacles" he continued, staring at the busy streets filled not only by humans, but also by Yllgarian.

"The views that may only be seen in this place, from all over the world." Arian said as he followed Fang staring at the busy streets. "Yllgarians are living their lives outside the jungle" he continued.

"This area is indeed more inhabited by Yllgarians than other regions. Although the Yllgarians have freely decided to live outside the forest, but most of them still have the instinct to stay around the forest. That's why," Fang replied trying to explain. "Although not a few also choose to live in Central City, Reservoir Village, and southern areas far from the forest" he added.

"It is not wrong to choose you to lead this region" Dimitri said.

"This is all because of the hard work of the citizens. Be it human or Yllgarian," Fang replied humbly.

"Good day, Mr and Madam." Suddenly, someone greeted the three of them from the street.

"Oh, Mr Shyam? Good afternoon," Dimitri replied as soon as he knew that Shyam was the one who had just greeted them. "You're in this place too? What's the need?" continue with the question.

"Yes, Mr. Dimitri. I have been here this month. I had the task of handling the branch headquarters in the region with Saul, "Shyam replied later. Looks like he just bought something at the seaside fish market. Because it looks like he also carries the same bamboo box as Dimitri's.

"Well, congratulations to you, Mr. Shyam." Arian congratulated him for assuming that Shyam had gained a position.

"You congratulate me like this job is a special job only, Mrs Arian. This is mandatory work for all members" Shyam replied trying to straighten out misunderstandings. "Because of this founding of the kingdom of Rhodesodia, and the necessity for us to form a group child, we had to build branches all over the place. Both in the east, west, north, south, and even in the two new Provinces on the southern mainland. So obviously this is everyone's job" he explained later with a contrived disappointed tone.

"At least you are a senior and a mentor for a new member, now." Arian answered.

"really. And that's all I can be proud of now, Mrs Arian," Shyam replied again still with a contrived expression of disappointment.

Everyone laughed in response to Shyam's words.

"Tomorrow the day after tomorrow we will hold a traditional event in East Village. If you have time, please come with another Star of Fire member, Mr. Shyam," invite Arian. "While it's not a celebration, don't worry. There will still be a banquet of food" he added later.

"Well, that's very tempting. But unfortunately some of the new members in the region still can't be left unattended." Shyam refused Arian's invitation politely. "But, we definitely came during his celebration event at the title," he added promisingly.

"We will wait for your arrival," replied Arian who looks really hopeful.

"Well then, I'll excuse you. Saul was waiting" Shyam said, then saying goodbye.

"Please, Mr. Shyam," Dimitri replied later. Shyam walked away from the store.

"Everyone thrives along with this region." I heard Dimitri talking to himself.

"really. Thank goodness we are under the leadership of Queen Lucia" Fang said.

"right." Arian and Dimitri answered nysris together, with a tone of relief and gratitude.

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Meanwhile, at the branch headquarters of the Star of Fire group standing on the west side of Sekai Village, it appears that Saul who was waiting for the arrival of Shyam was busy chatting with a trio of hunters who stopped by because of Shyam's invitation, a few days before.

"So when did the three of you return to this territory? I heard you were helping Miss Elaine in the south" asked Saul, a Morra man with a strange haircut. The long one is only in the middle, and almost bald on the left and right side of his head.

"Truly we're from the Trava mountains west of the Saronia Estate. Or rather the former Saronia Estate," Loujze answered from his seat next to Deuxter, before a long table in the central chamber of the headquarters. "And we just came back three days ago, the day before Shyam invited us here" he continued.

"How's the situation there?" ask Saul who is sitting next to Huebert across from Loijze and Deuxter.

"Honestly, because we're just in a mountainous area all the time, and we're just exploring cliffs and caves for mining, so we don't know much about it." Loujze replied with a slight grimness.

"How long were you guys there? Is the Trava mountain range similar to Sekai Mountain?" Saul asked again, looking quite curious.

"We went there after the Queen's coronation. Which means approximately three weeks," Loujze replied later.

"The mountains there have a dry climate. Unlike this place, Mount Sekai, which has a very wet climate," Deuxter added.

"There is no forest at the foot of the mountain either." Loujze.

"Yes, it makes me miss hunting in the Sekai forest." This time it was Huebert who spoke.

"So, is everything going well there? Until the three of you get back here?" Saul continued his question.

"Instead, it's very chaotic in the region" Loujze said in a slightly raised tone. "The rebels from the former Estate chief continue to carry out attacks and disrupt development work. Any development. No exception to the mine area development plan," he added later.

"And exactly a week ago, Mr. Orland decided to withdraw and discontinue some of the work plans in certain areas, which the Kingdom felt were not very necessary to do. Including the mining field." Deuxter connects answers from Loujze.

"That means Miss Elaine is also returning to this Central territory?" ask Saul again.

"All miners. Now they and Aunt Go are already in the mining pool at the base of the Star Alcove" Duexter explained.

"Indeed what I heard from the Chief, our kingdom is short of soldiers to guard the former territory of Urbar kingdom and fight the rebels." Saul gave the information he heard.

"really. And I find it strange" said Huebert in response to Saul's remarks. "Because there is no crazy plan or senseless equipment that comes up as a solution to defeat the rebels. And it was only a few days ago that I heard that the two young men could not be reached" he continued.

"really. Exactly a few days after the inauguration of Her Majesty the Queen, it may be right after you head south, Mr. Aksa and Mr. Nata suddenly locked themselves in the cave relics of Pharos at the base of the Star Alcove," said Saul replied.

"It's really very suspicious. Although I know very well Mr. Aksa's sometimes unreasonable behavior, but there is always an explanation from him about what he is doing." Deuxter. "Although sometimes it's just nonsense that we don't understand, but at least he tells us."

"Right, they're weird, but they're not people who like to hide things." Loujze.

"The meal has come!" suddenly Shyam opened the door while shouting. Surprise the others.

"Can you stop being so childish, Shyam!" saul shouted in annoyance at Shyam who had surprised him.

"What is Deep Sea Tuna? It's been a long time since I last ate it." Loujze immediately spoke when he saw the bamboo swing box in Shyam's hand, as well as the scent that only Getjza's senses were sharp enough to be able to smell it.

"Hidung Getzja indeed cannot be lied to" said Shyam while lifting the bamboo swing box in his hand. "But this tuna still needs to be roasted for a while." Shyam walks towards the kitchen in the next room, which is followed by Loujze who wants to help.

"Then what about you guys? I heard that now the original members of the Star of Fire have become important people who supervise some new members," said Deuxter then continue the conversation while waiting Shyam finished roasting the Deep Sea Tuna.

"Are you the leader of the group now?" asked Loujze with a slight shout from the direction of the kitchen.

"Not as fancy and sweet as it sounds." Saul replied in a lazy tone. "That's because we have to establish branch headquarters in every region of this kingdom. Be us, the original members, given each region to take care of" he explained.

"Sorry correction! Forced to take care of. Not given!" Shyam shouted from the kitchen.

"How many bases did you build?" Huebert asked ignoring Shyam's screams.

"Eight. And we were only twelve" answered Saul briefly.

"Oh, a lot of it. And does that mean you're making seven kids a group at once?" This time Duexter asked.

"Yes, it's not really all at once, anyway. But because the blade is so short, so it feels like all at once." Saul explained a little reluctantly.

"And where have you set up the base?" Huebert asked again.

"Obviously in this Central region we set up five headquarters. Here, it's me and Shyam. Then in the North City, there's Billy and Leon. And in the Southern City there's Thomas and Diana." Saul explained at length. "The western coastal Port City is still under construction. The plan will be given to Ende and Sigurd, but it looks like Ende is just like Axel who doesn't like to do work like dealing with letters and records. I don't know, how will it go ahead. We can't force people to do things they don't like, can we?" continue then.

"But Axel remains forced to take care of the Central City area with Shuri" Shyam said from the kitchen.

"But the Central City is just a joke, Shyam. There's not even a new member at the branch headquarters that place." Saul replied to Shyam.

"Then Mr Cedrik and Miss Margaret?" asked Deuxter who looked curious.

"Chairman and vice-chairman hold new territory in the south. The chairman takes care of the Western Province, and the vice chairman takes care of the Eastern Province." Saul answered again.

"And what in each branch, do you have new members?" asked Deuxter again who this time was curious after Saul alluded about the new members in Central City earlier.

"Unfortunately already" saul said, exhaling. "And we also have to take care of them" he added, which sounded like he was being tormented.

"really? It's just amazing. So the Fire Star group was now already a large fighting guild? How many new members are you currently in?" It sounded like Deuxter was very interested and curious to hear it.

"Not much anyway. And it is not the same in every region, either" saul said quickly. "This place only has three new members, of which there are only five people if we include both of them. But I think five is enough to guard this region, which is also guarded by Yllgarians," he explained later.

"The most numerous are in the south. The chairman oversees twelve new members. The vice-chairman is supervising ten new members." Saul continued his explanation. "Later below that was the Northern City which had nine new members, and then the Southern City which had five new members.

"In the middle of the city as I said before, there are now only old members. Shuri and Axel. Ende and Sigurd were also still there before the headquarters in the western port city was completed" he explained at length.

"The Fire Star Group will be written in history as the only rapidly growing mercenary union in just two years" Huebert said later.

"Well, I hope it makes me famous and have a lot of money when I get old" said Shyam, who emerged from the kitchen with a tray and a few dishes on top. "Then what will the three of you do? Are you not interested in becoming a member of our group?" the question then as he began to serve dishes containing pieces of burnt tuna whose aroma was appetizing, on the table. Assisted by Loujze.

"Thank you for the offer, Shyam. But for now we'll be back as hunters for a while. Back hunting in Sekai forest." Deuxter.

"Also find out about why Mr. Aksa and Mr. Nata suddenly locked themselves in the cave" Heubert added.

"Yes, I think there is something wrong with Mr. Aksa and Mr. Nata. But I hope I'm wrong. May they just do the weird thing that they both always do" Shyam replied after he had already sat down at the table joining the others.

"Yes, I hope."

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