YUWARAJA
The Blessed Country
"Again, allow me to make a big apology." King Abisatya sincerely apologized.
"Have it, don't think it too much," replied Dierja indifferently.
"Thank you! Let's go to the Palace to discuss the relationship between the two countries" King Abisatya asked.
King Abisatya looked at his son who was still weak. He patted her on the shoulder and said, "Siska, can you please take the Prince around."
"Dad. H-well." Siska looked confused, she still had not recovered from the shock she received, but even so, she immediately nodded as if she had understood the situation now. Siska immediately wiped her tears to get rid of the anxiety and disappointment.
"Prince, come over here!" take Siska.
"Before that, Your Majesty, can you restore the situation as before" Siska pinta told Dierja.
"Ah .. sorry about that. I was just a little carried away by the emotion" Dierja said with a laugh.
Little did he say, was that right?
The Princess biting her lips suppressed the anger that could come out at any moment. Perhaps Dierja did apologize, but neither his behavior nor his expression reflected that he regretted his actions earlier.
He was working to knock his feet to the surface of the water which has now become a chunk of ice. Instantly, at that moment all the frozen things began to evaporate again as before. Slowly, but surely, life in the lake began to show itself. There are various flora and fauna that adorn the ecosystem there with various sizes that exceed the normal limits that Candra knows.
The people of Nataprawira Kingdom are indeed not very skilled when it comes to magic, at least they are not as good as people from Askara. Merely, some people from the Royal Family were bestowed with abilities equal to or even more than them. Like Dierja and Candra, but when it comes to technology and science, Nataprawira is arguably the best among all the kingdoms in the Continent. It didn't take long for all the Soldiers to swiftly capture the rebel team that was starting to break free from their shackles.
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty." The princess bowed in respect to Dierja.
He just waved his hand as if to say that it was nothing. Everyone began to resume their previously stalled activities. Of course, the entertainment to welcome the entourage from the Nataprawira Kingdom ended just like that.
***
The people of Harsana were preoccupied with gossip spreading like water falling from a height, very quickly and reaching everyone. Rumors have it that Dierja and the people of the Nataprawira Kingdom were more fearsome than the Lions and the Ancient Beasts.
On the road, around the harbor where the traffic and resting of the Fishing Boat, so crowded with people who want to buy processed fish, most of them are groups from Nataprawira who very rarely see fish with large sizes.
"Are you serious?" ask a woman who doesn't believe.
"Really, they are very strong especially King Dierja," replied the friend next to him.
The Nataprawira people could only smile wryly at their conversation. The lion? They underestimated Dierja, if likened to an ancient animal then it must be a Dragon. The story of Dierja freezing an army of over a hundred people was already a hot topic that once again instilled fear in the hearts of every Harsana resident. They became convinced of how frightening Nataprawira was. The Kingdom is famous for its Military power as well as the Dictatorial Lords who govern in each Region.
"That cruel king, what's good about him?" muttered a child wearing a hood on his head.
The child who had blood red eyes had a deep sense of hatred. An extremely dangerous aura shot out from every inch of his body, inversely proportional to the appearance he had that looked like a weak child.
"Gee. The king is indeed strong, yes," said a bald-headed man who seemed to be a friend of the boy.
"Whatever he is, I'll kill him. Of course, including his family." The boy stared intently at the Nataprawira warriors who were in the harbor. For a moment, the child's body was enveloped by a whirlwind that could slash through every life that even his own friend was terrified of.
The boy and his friend disappeared from view, leaving several small incisions on one of the boats he was riding on. Candra had yet to know that there were some people who were watching her with hatred that could even burn the entire Continent.
***
On the other hand, Candra and Princess Siska were in the Garden behind the Palace. They had just arrived after going around looking at all the things that were around the Royal Palace. After finishing touring, Candra was able to conclude that this Kingdom was wider than the Capital of Nataprawira, but so small when compared to other Kingdoms in the Continent of Sembrani.
Candra was so surprised and amazed at the sight she had just seen for the first time. All the things he encountered in this Kingdom almost made Candra surprised. Starting from the abnormal size of animals and plants, the rain that never stops, and the smiling residents show the contents of the heart that makes this country so blessed.
When Candra thought that nothing else would surprise her, she found her thoughts wrong. Candra is invited to the tower in the middle of the park. Towers made of pure wood without a mixture of other materials that may be more suitable are called Tree Houses.
"What's that?" ask Candra amazed.
"It is a typical fish that only exists in this country, we call it Firefly Fish," replied the Princess proudly.
They found such an amazing sight. As Candra looked up at the sky, there were transparent fish as big as a forest wolf. The fish were like dancing in the sky, circling this Kingdom happily. In each part of the belly of the fish there is a ball of light yellow dim, but because of the number of those who reach thousands so that it can shine on the night sky like stars scattered.
Residents began to turn off every lamp and lighting device in their homes that made the fish as the only source of light.
"Mother, hurry! It's started!" take a child to his mother.
The boy pulled his mother's hand as he ran towards the port, followed by a troupe of parents and other children. Among the entourage, Candra was able to see Anna and the soldiers who were taking part in the harbor in a hurry.
"We won't be able to see this sight every day. The fishes only appear once every month and happen to be now the beginning of the month" explained the Princess.
The fish began to descend into the lake surrounding this place, neatly marching into the water one by one. They are like gears that constantly spin giving life energy to every plant. Ten minutes passed, but Candra did not feel bored by the sight she saw. The fish started to come out of the water. One by one they flew back into the darkness of the night with such a long queue and disappeared behind the clouds.
"Aren't you going to catch and eat those fish?" Candra asked with her eyes constantly staring at the sky which had now returned to normal.
"Don't joke, we consider the fish as a disaster deterrent and a symbol of the happiness of the population. So, never dare touch them," replied the Princess who suddenly became angry, then she continued, "you nataprawira residents are too greedy, selfish, and so cruel. You won't know what happiness means in everyone's heart."
"Who, huh?" Candra smiled when she heard Siska's words.
"What?" princess looks angry.
"You're probably right, we're greedy and you're going to marry one of those greedy men, Princess."
"As long as you know, our marriage is purely of political importance and there will be no feelings in it."
The beautiful woman who was meek who always smiled greeted every resident. Now, having the worst expression of a Princess slumped. Is that how much hatred he has for the Nataprawira Kingdom?
"Remain still, it won't change the fact that you're going to be part of the Nataprawira Kingdom that you've hated all along."
"Th-that ...." The princess stuttered, bowing her head.
My body you may touch, but not with my heart, I will not leave it to someone like you.
Siska secretly promised in her heart. He realized that there was no way to protect his body. To give birth to Royal descendants, her role would definitely be greatly injured and Siska would have been ready from long ago if this kind of situation were to occur.
For some reason, Candra felt that this behavior felt a little funny. If the person called his father knew that there was someone who pointed fangs at the Kingdom that he had been controlling. Killing, was too good a phrase for him.
"God, you know, I'm not interested in a woman like you." Candra began to turn around to look at the girl who was in front of her now.
"What do you mean?" siska asked annoyed with the absurdly high tone to be taken out by someone who bears the title of a Princess.
"I've never been interested in marrying a soulless doll that just used to obey the King's orders" Candra said in a cold tone that could freeze time.
Candra stepped up and stopped beside the Princess. He whispered to the ears that had a round and perfect shape that started to blush in anger, "You know? Many women in my Kingdom willingly give up their bodies."
Candra intends to leave with a light knock on the Princess' ear. Candra stopped in front of the stairs without turning around she said, "So, just calm down. I'm not interested in your body, let alone your heart."
After Candra left, Siska was still silent and had no intention of getting out of her place. He recalled those soul-piercing words, words that seemed to slap straight into his heart. When someone calls him a soulless puppet he cannot refute his words. Siska was still standing with a long-dead fish-like expression, the roar of tears in the airtightness becoming a melody in the Garden behind the Palace.