
*Evenue String Agreement (Traffic)*
The agreement has been made by Joko Tenang and Abang Kintari, the owner of the service bureau of Cross-World Transport. Matters of a general nature until the matter of a confidential nature has been agreed, may be signed on stamp duty.
Joko Calm rode a horse followed by a two-horse pedati and escorted by four horsemen. For ten crates of Badarkopi, enough with one pedati and escorted by four bodyguards, which of course is not an ordinary bodyguard.
In the pedati tub there is a small pole at the top there is a small white flag with a simple black silhouette of a pedati.
Even though the Capital Security Forces and Mountain Foot Troops knew well who the Cross-World Shippers were, they still had their checks from the soldiers. However, all smoothly, especially Joko Tenang brought the frills of coffee consumers Minister of Finance and acquaintance of Princess Ani Saraswani.
Finally, Joko Tenang's entourage arrived at the home page of Minister of Finance Badaragi. There is something different in the residence of the minister, namely the presence of four women who bear the anchor. They are the Four Anchors of Death.
The existence of the special bodyguard indicates that the Minister of Finance has returned from the Palace. However, Joko Tenang did not know that it was a special bodyguard for the minister.
Seeing the good looks of Joko Calm with the dignity of her personality, the hearts of the four adult women quivered. However, they are four professional warriors who must be steadfast to the task, even for the sake of their careers willing to be single until that age.
If the guard soldiers already know Joko Calm, different from the four anchor women. The women were already familiar with the flag of the Cross-World Shipper, but still not with Joko Tenang, who was clearly not part of the service bureau.
“Who are you, Kisanak?” ask the woman whose position is closest to the arrival of Joko Calm.
Joko Calm down first from his horse.
“I Joko Calm, carpenter and also customer Gusti Minister coffee,” replied Joko Calm while smiling as sweet as the honey of Mount Dewi Runa, making the woman rippled blood that passes in the heart. Joko Calm also casually asked, “Who are you, Nisanak? I've been here a few times, but I've only seen you guys this time.”
The old girl's heart was jolted because her name was asked by the handsome guy.
“My name is Adila,” java the woman. “We are Four Death Anchors, Gusti Minister's bodyguard.”
“Oh, lucky my arrival. Means Gusti Minister has gone home, so I don't have to wait,” said Joko Calm.
From inside the house appeared the Minister of Finance who was not in uniform. He came out with his only child. Understandably, widows share, while still young have been widowed. Do not be asked why until old age still choose a widower, as if the widower is a healthy lifestyle.
“Joko Tenaaang!” badaragi sumringah exclaimed cheerfully, looking she was so happy to see the arrival of the red-lipped man.
“Honorku, Gusti Minister!” joko said Calmly while respectfully.
The six men from the Cross World Shipper immediately got out of his vehicle and saluted Badaragi.
“Wake!” badira who smiled widely.
It was like welcoming a distant friend. However, of course without a hug and greetings for the cheek, especially until the lip patch.
The emergence of the Minister of Finance who was so happy to welcome Joko Tenang, made Adila immediately riled up the position. The attitude shown by Badaragi, makes Joko Calm can guess why.
“Thank God the Minister is fine. I'm already worried that my coffee purchase will be canceled,” said Joko Calm.
“I'm so grateful you saved my daughter's life, Joko,” Badaragi said as she grabbed Joko's hand and patted her gently.
Joko Calm immediately looked at Badira who was smiling widely. Joko Calm feels that he never saved Badira's life, but what he saved is Princess Ani's life. Joko Tenang suspects that there is a false story received by Badaragi.
“Nothing is so special, Gusti. It is the obligation of a swordsman to prevent disaster,” said Joko Calm down, making the four anchor women give likes without comment. “According to the promise, I came to pay and I have hired the delivery service.”
“Oh don't, Gusti. Helping has become an obligation. Trade affairs should not be confused with feelings, worry about business experiencing anxiety,” reject Joko Calm.
“Hahaha!” badaragi Laughter heard the parable of Joko Calm which he thought was wise. “You're a real businessman, Joko. Well if you don't want to accept my generosity.”
Joko Calm down then took the money bag she had prepared in the saddle of her horse.
“Transaction of trade remains transactions, humanitarian affairs let there be on the other side so that we both make a profit,” said Joko Calm while handing her money bag to the minister.
“Hahaha! Yes yes yes,” Badaragi laughs without feeling good to reject it. Then his orders to his daughter, “Badira, have Kolangling transport coffee for Joko to the pedati!”
“Good, Dad,” Badira said with a smile. He immediately left by taking the time to look at Joko, even though from the beginning he had looked at the man in the red vest.
Joko Calm just gave a sweet smile. It was not because Joko Calm wanted to give hope of love to all women, including the Sailor Wife Trio, but she showed her hospitality and openness to everyone.
“Please, Joko,” said Badaragi invited Joko Calm to enter the terrace. The horse was taken care of by the guard soldiers.
Badaragi invited Joko Calm to sit on the terrace because there are important things to talk about.
Meanwhile, Adila and a colleague came to the terrace and stood in a position not too far from the minister. At that time there was no visible presence of the personal bodyguard of the Minister of Finance, namely Ronda Galo.
“I've made your offer and shown your wood to Gusti Prabu. Then the offer Gusti Prabu diverted to Mahapatih Olo Kadita to decide. The kind of wood you offer to the Palace is in demand, Joko. However, since you are from the Eternal Night Forest, your offer was rejected,” Badira said.
“What was the reason that my offer was rejected, whereas my wood was in demand?” ask Joko Calmly.
“Gusti Prabu suspects you as a man of the Lesser Sanggana Kingdom. A day ago, the Queen of Balilitan Kingdom came with Mahapatih Sanggana Kecil Kingdom. They offered cooperation which was later rejected by Gusti Prabu. Your offer came the day after their arrival. The Eternal Night Forest was the territory of Little Sanggana. Very strong allegations that you are a man of Prabu Dira,” explained Badaragi.
Joko Calm smiled broadly at this.
“I am not a man of the Kingdom of Little Sanggana. I heard that the Little Sanggana Kingdom will cooperate with the Sky Sand Kingdom. I heard from one of the officials that one of the things cooperation will do is build a navy. So I thought that the Sky Sand Kingdom would need a lot of wood to make a lot of ships. That's why, I moved quickly come here, Gusti,” said Joko Calm.
“What can I do, Joko. Whatever your reason, your offer has been rejected,” said Badaragi, as if disappointed.
“It's okay, Gusti. Looks like I need another path to be able to subdue Gusti Prabu so that the Palace wants to buy my wood. Looks like for a while I need to trade coffee with Gusti, or golden belly fish eggs with Gusti Putri,” said Joko Calm.
“One more thing, Joko. It is with a heavy heart that I send a warning from Gusti Mahapatih. If you are still in the Capital tomorrow, the Mountain Legs will catch you,” Badaragi said.
“What's my fault, Gusti? Looks like I didn't do anything wrong?” joko asked Calmly in a flat tone.
“You are innocent. As a timber merchant, it is only natural that you offer to the Palace. And you're innocent of buying my coffee. Your fault is only because you are a Little Sanggana,” Badaragi said.
“Alright, Gusti. Gusti Minister warned me. After that it is my responsibility. What I do in this city will be a risk that I will bear alone. Maybe I can't leave yet because I still have new trade affairs with Gusti Putri,” said Joko Calm.
“Actually I also wish that you would visit here often and be more familiar with my daughter,” Badaragi said.
Just called by the father, Badira already appeared carrying the aroma of coffee and coffee, namely hot Badarkopi.
“Didn't you tell Kolangling?” badaragi asked somewhat surprised to see the arrival of his daughter brought treats.
“Already, Father. Kolangling was tidying up his stuff,” Badira replied. Then he said to Joko Calmly while smiling widely with a meaningful gaze, “Please, Kakang Joko.”
“Thank you, Badira,” said Joko while smiling too. (BH)