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The death of the Minister of Food Security instantly caused an uproar for the Palace and the Capital. News of the assassination of Minister Aduh Mantang had entered the Palace since the early hours of the morning, but only limited to Mahapatih. It was only when Prabu Galang Digdaya woke up that the sad news was reported by Mahapatih Olo Kadita.
But previously, Mahapatih had deployed the Mountain Foot Force to secure the residence of Minister Aduh Mantang who was the scene of the murder (TKP). In addition, Mahapatih Olo Kadita also sent an investigation team led by an official named Rempak Tujuh. Because the one killed was a Palace official, then the one who handled the case must be the number one person in his field.
News of the death of the Minister of Food Security clearly surprised Prabu Galang Digdaya. However, he did not want to guess.
“Prisons all without exception until it is known who the killer is!” the Prabu Galang Digdaya.
“Good, Gusti Prabu,” said Mahapatih Olo Kadita.
The Law of the Kingdom of Sand Sky adheres to “temporary suspects”, that is, all people who are on the scene and who have a strong relationship with the victim will be temporarily imprisoned, including all family members. That means, all family members, soldiers, servants, warriors who become bodyguards will be imprisoned. Not only that, family members who are not at the scene can also have the status of “temporary suspects”.
Not long after Mahapatih Olo Kadita returned from reporting, Finance Minister Badaragi came to meet Prabu Galang Digdaya. The arrival of Badaragi can be called too early, because there are no emergency affairs.
“One morning you came, Badaragi?” asked Prabu Galang to one of his trusted officials.
“I heard the news of Aduh Mantang's death. I think Gusti Prabu will be difficult to find because he will concentrate on the murder case. So I came early while the investigation was still going on,” Badaragi replied.
“Good. Say!” the order of Prabu Galang who was not crowned at that time, so that he looked really like a male lion.
“I bring financial statements of all the businesses of the Palace running in the Capital,” Badaragi said. He then stretched out his two hands that were holding the flap of a thrower.
Prabu Galang Digdaya took the thrower and opened it. He silently watched what was written in the sheet. Prabu Galang Digdaya.
“The advantage of this month is much increased,” said Prabu Galang.
“Last month was the season of golden belly fish laying eggs, so the sales of fish and its egg food increased. It will last up to the next two months, Gusti,” explained Badaragi.
“My daughter's business is growing well. But unfortunately, he can not I count on as my successor,” said Prabu Galang and then gave back the throw to Badaragi.
Badaragi received the lontar back.
“Didn't Aduh Mantang include familiar with Princess Ani?” ask Prabu Galang.
“True, Gusti Prabu,” replied Badaragi.
“There again? I saw you brought a package,” asked Prabu Galang.
“There was a wood businessman from the Eternal Night Forest who wanted to offer his wood and wanted to establish a trade with the Palace. The wood that he offers is a type of sonokeling, Gusti Prabu,” Badaragi said.
“Why do I have to go through you?” ask Prabu Galang.
“The young man wants to pass the fast track. He was introduced by my bodyguard. Besides being a businessman, he is also a swordsman. His name is Joko Calm,” clearly Badaragi.
“Try me see!” pinta Prabu Galang Digdaya's.
Badaragi then opened the package of cloth he carried in front of the prabu. Three pieces of wood belonging to Joko Calm.
Prabu Galang Digdaya then took two pieces of wood. He's watching.
“This wood is good for everything, especially for our ships,” said Prabu Galang and then put the pieces of wood back on the cloth. Then he said, “You bring it to Mahapatih. If indeed we need wood as good as this, just meet the wood entrepreneur with Mahapatih. However, if the person is suspicious, just arrest him. To my knowledge, the Eternal Night Forest is located in the territory of the Lesser Sanggana Kingdom. The arrival of the person coincided with the arrival of the Queen of the Kingdom of Balilitan and Mahapatih of the Kingdom of Lesser Sanggana. Could have been that person connected.”
Quite surprised Badaragi in his heart to hear his alleged lord. However, after finishing meeting his king, Badaragi went to meet Mahapati Olo Kadita.
The troop of soldiers numbering in the tens of people were wearing brown-chocolate uniforms up and down, like the police forces of the future. They also wear much more complete safety equipment, such as thick leather helmets, neck guards, chest guards, and hand and shin guards. The equipment made the soldiers look crowded.
The troops formed a tight living fence. They were equipped with large shields as high as the chest and armed with spears. However, there was also a sword weapon on their waist.
Suddenly the crowd in the opposite direction to the position of Joko Calm moved open because there were horsemen who came.
“Honor to Gusti Putri!” shouted one of the horsemen who was none other than Rincing Kila.
If she was Rincing Kila, then the other rider would have been Princess Ani Saraswani.
“Precious servant, Gusti Putri!” said the residents as they got down on their knees and respected deeply.
All the residents went down on their knees, including the soldiers who formed a human fence in front of Minister Aduh Mantang's house. Apparently there was one person who did not go down on his knees to the ground, namely Joko Calm.
Clearly the position made the beautiful Princess Ani Saraswani outrageous was immediately able to see Joko Calm with light as bright as lighting. When the two of them looked at each other, the princess's eyes instantly wavered. Princess Ani instantly shifted her gaze to the other side.
“Wake up, all of you!” the order of Princess Ani Saraswani that makes everything rise again.
The princess who seemed to harbor one mistake to Joko Calm, immediately came down to focus on her goal.
Earlier this morning, Princess Ani Saraswani had received a report from Kalawit who returned home safely. If Kalawit returned home safely, Princess Ani could deduce the level of devotion of Joko Calm.
“The man is alone and not suspicious. All night he just slept. Just ... he likes to pee in any place,” reported Kalawit to Princess Ani this morning at the Palace, precisely in his woman.
Back to front of the Minister of Food Security residence.
“Give way to Gusti Putri!” the command of the Ringing Kila to the soldiers who stood tight with their large shields.
“Please, Gusti. Gusti Rempak Seven forbids anyone to enter, except Gusti Prabu or Gusti Mahapatih,” replied one of the soldiers.
“Bad you, Warrior!” maki Rinting Kila's.
“We just run the command, Gusti,” the soldier said.
“We're back, Rincing!” princess Ani's orders chose to give up. He knew that if the Seven Chronicle had given the order, it should not be violated, without knowing the office or members of the Royal Family.
Rincing Kila also said, even though he harbored anger towards those special soldiers. He gave both his palms on the side of his master's horse's belly.
Princess Ani who also harbored anger then stepped on the palm of her guard to make it easier for her to climb onto the horse's back.
After sitting in the saddle of his horse, Princess Ani Saraswani took the time to glance at Joko Calm. However, the glimpsed turned out to be no longer in place, making the princess' heart jerk. In order not to notice that he was looking for the whereabouts of Joko Calm, the princess pretended to circulate her gaze around as if looking at the citizens.
It turns out that Rincing Kila can read his mastermind.
“RESpect!” yells Rincing Kila.
“Precious servant, Gusti Putri!” said the citizens and soldiers took to their knees and saluted deeply.
That way, Joko Calm should be able to easily look like before. However, the figure of Joko Calm remains invisible existence. Princess Ani also did not see the red color of Joko Calm's vest among the citizens who respected her.
Princess Ani Saraswani then ran her horse away from the place, after her eyes did not find the figure of Joko Calm again.
Rincing Kila also immediately followed his master. (BH)