
The sound of horse footsteps rang out echoing through the crowd of the market. Residents who are active automatically freeze, stop all activities. The sound of irregular and rumbling steps signifies that the cold-blooded commander is stepping to fulfill the order of the ruler. There is nothing these seekers of life can do but remain silent, bowed and silent so as not to disturb the comfort of the commander who can slash the head of anyone who stands in his way.
The horse moved closer and stopped in the middle of the market silence. A pair of eagle eyes were seen monitoring and combing every corner of the market. The sharp net was fixed on the slum man who had been forced by the residents, then fled to hide behind the jugs of the craftsman.
The commander raised both fingers and ordered the loyal men behind the sturdy back to catch the young man hiding and carry him.
The sound of horse footsteps away accompanied the prayers of residents who suspected the fate of the young man. This is certainly not a foreign thing to them. The silence of the commander who often takes humans for granted has been witnessed several times.
The sharp netra glanced at the young man whose hands and feet had been bound by loyal followers. His lips muttered softly with a barely audible voice disappearing along with a gust of wind.
Alfonso. He was a warlord loyal to the emperor. Good bad decision of the emperor was never heard a word of rebuttal from the lips ranum the commander. His life was dedicated to the comfort and security of the ruler.
Alfonso never thought twice about the Emperor.
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Brrraaakkk!!
Alfonso's captive youth's body was cruelly thrown before the emperor.
His head was pressed by Alfonso's feet to keep the prisoner prostrate to the emperor. Alfonso lifted his head
"I fulfilled your noble command"
With his wrinkled eyes, the Emperor scanned the bodies of the captives the commander had just brought. This young man looks worn and dull, but has a sturdy and sturdy body.
"Perfect" thought the emperor.
The emperor glanced to the right and left watching whether there were cockroaches visiting in secret places, where emperors and commanders usually had discussions and transactions.
The emperor ordered his loyal followers to take these captives in silence.
"While His Majesty needs more People, I am ready to fulfill His Majesty's orders" the commander said
The great emperor nodded and shook his hands as a sign that Alfonso could already leave them.
Alfonso lowered his head and retreated leaving the emperor with his activities. No one knows what happened to the young man. The sound of the roar of wolves and the clattering of steps of Philip's loyal followers Alfonso accompanied the commander's step towards the resting place.
"Return to your place" Alfonso commanded in the steadfast steps of Philip.
The door opened slowly, darkness greeted the commander. There was nothing strange about this because darkness was always inherent in Alfonso's aura. Alfonso turned on his makeshift lights and switched to cleaning himself.
His mind floated to the young man he was carrying who was staring at him full of resignation. There were already many young men he had brought but no one knew what the emperor would do to the young man, other than the arrogant Commander and Emperor. After cleansing the body, Alfonso lay resting his sturdy body.
The sounds of the animals of the night filled the silence of his night.
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At dawn, there was the sound of hundreds of swords coming from the training of soldiers who were supervised and trained directly by the commander. The morning routine filled the days of the emperor to become the leader of thousands of royal troops who certainly must have regular training.
The sharp net was watching every training course by the soldiers.
"What about the eastern border? alfonso asked the Filips.
"good. Send additional soldiers around the western border. I have news that women from the western kingdom mysteriously disappear every year. I don't want that to happen to our kingdom" Alfonso said firmly.
In between their discussions, there was a step closer to Alfonso. The sharp ears are very sensitive to the sound of footsteps. Alfonso then turned his back and saw the general in a hurry to get closer and deliver a message.
"The emperor has a new order for you, the current state of the emperor's heart is extremely frightening. The emperor was angry and shouted to call you commander"
That certainly made Alfonso stunned. "Did the prisoner that night let him down?" Thought Alfonso.
With a steady step Alfonso stepped followed by Filips who was slightly disturbed by the anxiety of the commander.
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Bra!kkkk!!
The sound of a chair hit the sturdy shoulder of Alfonso who always stood upright in front of the ruler.
"Didn't your dad have everything sorted out? Why are the descendants of the traitor still wandering around my domain? I told him, before lifting a bastard like you to be the warlord of my kingdom, that useless father of yours should finish his duty first!!!!" Shouted the Emperor with his sword.
The emperor received reports that several descendants of traitors were seen several times across the forest. Where do the citizens know the faces of the traitors of the kingdom?
Of course from the royal astrologer. Royal fortune tellers include people who are respected and glorified by residents and even members of the kingdom. The royal astrologer can predict and describe the faces of the target of the perpetrator.
The face of the image of the fortune teller will be carried and spread around the houses and markets.
Alfonso's head bowed not the slightest look of pain due to the strong impact of the chair.
"Sorry, my majesty, I will take care of everything" Alfonso replied
"Of course you have to clean up your father's mess, if you fail, your head and your father's head will be his guarantee. Get rid of you!!" Emperor's Order.
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"Go far away, bring this fruit as your hunger-stimulant" said a heavy voice somewhere.
"but uncle did I make a mistake? Please don't throw me out" said the sad voice.
"no, I just want you to know the outside world. You know that outside life is amazing" comfort that heavy voice
"quickly go far, you can follow the direction of the river. If you've found your life, then find your family" said another heavy voice.
"Well then, I'll go on an adventure at your request, I'll look for my family, and uncle, be patient waiting for me yes, I'll pick you up later" said the melodious and innocent voice.
he moved leaving the sad gaze of several people. They pray that the ruler of the heavens will always protect this clean soul.
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