YUWARAJA
The arrival of Nataprawira
Candra and her entourage begin to enter the territory of the Harsana Kingdom. When they got there they were greeted with a spectacular view. Where on the one hand is full of snow and on the other side is heavy rain for whatever reason, but the natural phenomenon in each country does not clash or outperform each other.
These two regions are separated by horizontal lines that stretch until they envelop the horizon which adds magic there. If only every country could be like that, surely this life would be better than war and bloodshed in every region.
"Your Majesty, we'll be there in three minutes." The report came from a soldier in glasses.
"good. Let's go with the festive." For a few seconds the curvature of the King's lips can be seen there.
After three minutes passed, the rombonga from the Nataprawira Kingdom arrived at the port. They were greeted with hundreds of Soldiers who formed a line on both sides.
"King and Prince Nataprawira, have arrived!" shouted an Old Man from the crowd proclaiming the arrival of the entourage from Nataprawira.
Just then, young women began to arrive dressed in fifty uniform. Their clothes are sea blue with a long skirt and there is a shawl on the waist, not spared also with a veil that covers the elegance of the face. They began to bow in salute to Candra and her entourage. Instantly the sound of drums, trumpets, and distinctive musical instruments intended to welcome the arrival of the Great guest began to be played.
The young women began to dance beautifully. Like bees, they are alluring, and sting every eye that sees. They danced on the surface of the water whose every movement gave waves of ripples on the surface that immersed everyone's feelings. Everyone began to be lulled into entertainment, dance, and musical instrument games that could soothe the heart and even melt the eternal ice.
Unlike others, Candra only focuses on a woman who is the center of the dance. Women who are younger, beautiful, and have the best body movements, but not only that that makes Candra interested.
"She was the First Princess of Harsana Kingdom. Her name is Siska" Anna whispered to Candra.
"Has right," Candra replied as if she understood something.
"What'sthis? Don't say Love at first sight" seduced Anna with a laugh.
"There's nothing like it" Candra argued with her eyes still focused on the girl.
"Yes, yeah, I know." Now Anna also began to pay attention to the beautiful girl.
She is indeed very beautiful, even for Candra who has met many Princesses. It turns out that the rumors about her are indeed true, she can be juxtaposed with Adelia, the prettiest Princess Candra knows.
Only, the first thing that made Candra interested in the girl was not because of her beauty, but because of her expression that was so stiff. He might put on a happy expression with a spotless smile that could even deceive the world, but he would not be able to fool Candra, either, because Candra has lived a long time with what lies and hypocrisy can be found every day.
At a time when everyone was enjoying the beauty of music and dance. Suddenly, a white mist began to cover the harbor. Whether this is part of the welcome or just a natural phenomenon, Candra and her army are starting to look alert. The people from Harsana Kingdom looked confused by this situation. The young women dancing, the accompanist, and the singer started to stop. Now the harbor was completely covered in fog, a place that had been crowded with sounds and people, now became quiet like a dead city with limited visibility.
The sound of footsteps approaching, a voice so slow that it was impossible for normal humans to hear. The footsteps that had been walking now began to run and disappear from hearing. Candra began to feel an inherent hostile intent approaching her. Without further ado, Candra immediately took the sword she was still holding, slashing the opponent who was now behind her back.
"It seems you underestimate us too much." Candra's words went to a young man lying nearby.
Candra pointed the tip of her sword at the young man's neck which caused blood to pour. Coinciding at the time when Candra was holding back this mysterious young man's attack, there was the sound of bullet whistling in every corner of the harbor. It seemed like their target was none other than everyone who came from the Nataprawira Kingdom.
After the attack led by the mysterious Youth was over, now that the environment around the harbor was back to normal, the white fog that had previously enveloped them now disappeared. Seen some people who attacked Candra and Nataprawira's entourage stopped his movement, it seems they realized that the person who controlled the fog was successfully overcome.
There were about a hundred more people who carried out the attack. Fortunately they all managed to be stopped which now leaves some wounded soldiers both from Nataprawira and the attackers. Candra breathed a sigh of relief seeing that all this ended without any casualties.
"What does all this mean? Your Highness Abisatya!" Anna shouted furiously. Even before the King of another Country Anna did not even bother to hide her irritation.
Who is most harmed if the engagement of the two Kingdoms is void? Of course, Harsana would be greatly harmed. Although they are a Kingdom with abundant wealth, but if there is a war they will still be paralyzed. It is not just one or two neighboring Kingdoms that target the fertile land of Harsana, it is certain that all the existing Kingdoms are eager for the land of Harsana. This is where the role of Nataprawira is needed as one of the countries with the strongest Military, there is no better wall to hinder the greed of other Kingdoms.
"Yes, yeah, yeah. Pretty good reception, isn't it?" The words came out of a crowned Man.
The man began to step off the ship with quite slow steps. Putting on a flat expression, he asked very coldly, "I also want to know what is really going on here?"
The man was Dierja, King of the Nataprawira Kingdom. As he stepped forward, the temperature around the harbor started to shrink to a chill. This extreme temperature change caused the residents of Harsana Kingdom to shiver and look in pain. When the feet touch the water. Instantly, all the objects that were four kilometers away froze in place. Neither plants, animals, nor ships, nor those who attacked Nataprawira's entourage did not escape being targeted. This change of situation happened so quickly, with just a few blinks of the eye that no one could react when looking at it.
After a moment of silence, a man began to step forward toward Dierja. The man then said, "I don't understand either. Honestly, our side was similarly shocked."
"Eddi, I need you to explain right now!" For the first time Candra saw an angry expression on Abisatya.
Abisatya looked towards Candra, precisely at the person lying before him. The young man who had Black hair with a Physique that was not much different from Candra was Eddi, the Royal Adviser's Son and the Princess' childhood friend.
Noticing the King's gaze, Candra pulled the collar of the Youth shirt that had attacked her earlier. Candra directly dragged him before the King regardless of whether the Youth was in pain or not.
"Eddi, quickly explain!" the king said firmly and with anger.
"I-I feel that my actions are not wrong. You're supposed to support me, not this dictatorial king." His eyes reflected such great anger, perhaps if he could use fire, he would burn Dierja right now.
"Ehh .. You're pretty brave too, yeah." Working closer, raised Eddi's face until their eyes met.
"Sure, why am I afraid of people like you." He continued to stare at Dierja sharply without feeling the slightest fear.
"Hahahaha .. I like people like you, but-" Dierja gripped Eddi's shoulder so firmly that blood was seen coming out of him.
"Courage without strength is nonsense." Dierja whispered to Eddi, but his voice could still be heard clearly even by everyone.
As Candra looked around unwittingly all the residents of Harsana bowed their heads. Obviously they were not fools, so they understood the meaning of the words of Dierja. Perhaps it was true, courage without strength would be meaningless in this cruel world.
"So, what should I do to you now? Normally, those who took up arms to the King would be hanged in the Town Square" Dierja asked in her cold tone.
In the line between the dancers, the Princess of Harsana Kingdom stepped forward towards Dierja. Other dancers nearby try to stop the girl, but it may be because they are too scared that they cannot stop the Girl. They could only see with their shivering limbs, either because they were cold or the fear they received.
The Princess arrived in front of Dierja, she begged for forgiveness for her friend, "Your Majesty, I beg you. Forgive him!"
"Siska!" abisatya said with surprise.
"Well, who do I think I am? turns out to be my son-in-law's candidate, yes," said Dierja.
"Please, forgive my friend. At least don't kill him" Siska pinta wholeheartedly said.
"Siska, what are you doing?" eddi shouted not understanding.
"Yes .. because it's a request from my beautiful daughter-in-law. So, what can be done," said Dierja as if it was nothing.
The Princess looked happy at what Dierja said. He did not expect that this infamous King would grant his request so easily, but before Siska could celebrate his happiness, something beyond the imagination of the Princess just happened.
Before Dierja released his grip on the right shoulder to the hand of Eddi was frozen, as if time had stopped, The Princess watched her best friend's arm slowly crack began to break apart from part of his body. Like a fallen vase that will never be able to re-integrate completely.
"I hope you accept this." Dierja said to the Princess.
Siska could only grit her teeth, with a heavy heart she said, "Thank you for Your Majesty's kindness!"
Siska bowed again holding her tears flowing. He never thought that this King would be so cruel.
A kindness? What kind of shit is this?
To him, the King's kindness was nothing more than the torment of Hell. Same with how the people of Harsana feel.
The harbor now felt completely silent without any meaningful sounds and sweet words that they had previously praised. The footsteps of a Soldier sounded which cut through the silence in everyone's subconscious. The soldier came to put Eddi in prison on the orders of King Abisatya.