YUWARAJA
Decisions

A day has passed since the incident in which the prisoners escaped, lucky thanks to the performance of the soldiers and the help of Candra, as well as Nataprawira troops so that most of them managed to be re-arrested. Of the 400 prisoners who escaped, 320 managed to return to prison, which means there are still 80 people roaming freely and among those people there is one member of the Royal Palace who is declared a fugitive. That man was Eddi, as the King's Advisory Son could not protect him from the snares of the law. This was the first such event since the founding of the Kingdom of Harsana. The events that will later be the beginning of the tragedy drowned in the records of the Kingdom of Harsana.

The fact that not all prisoners have been recaptured makes the residents of Harsana feel shocked and frightened, it is very natural because most of them are former assassins. In the Kingdom of Harsana there is very rarely a death sentence for criminals. That was because the thought of the King who felt that death was not enough to make up for all the mistakes in life. For this reason, prisoners are employed for life without being paid, and there are also those who are made slaves. Although they were treated fairly well, the rest of their lives had to be spent with soul and body devotion towards Harsana.

This certainly brings prosperity to the residents of Harsana. Residents can work a little with the same daily wage, the workload of each resident is reduced due to the presence of prisoners. Even some of the population there who think that it will be better if the number of criminals more and more. Such is the naive thinking and way of thinking less creative than lazy people who want to live a life of poya-poya and bergelimangan treasure, and feel proud of the haram thing alone.

At a time when the residents are happy about the criminals who managed to be arrested and at the same time feel worried about those who are still unknown to their existence. At the Palace there is a discussion between the Royal officials to take a decision to determine when exactly the engagement day is held.

"Isn't that too soon?" An official from the Harsana side was not satisfied to hear the words of the Nobles of Nataprwaira.

"Isn't that something to be done?" An official from Nataprawira's side immediately asked with the intention of cornered.

"I know that, but .. wouldn't it be better to give them time to get to know each other better."

Actually engagement without knowing each other is common among Nobles. Only, he felt strange about Nataprawira's side who looked very rushed in making a decision. Other nobles from Harsana also felt strange things here, so they supported the words of the Office.The difference between these two opinions slightly warmed the atmosphere, like a stubborn little child, neither side wants to give up.

The Nataprawira parties who want to carry out the engagement as soon as possible and on the other hand Harsana who oppose the opinion, they believe that giving time to get to know each other is a better decision. Seeing the possibility of conflict, King Abisatya began to warm his hands which instantly made everyone speechless.

"You guys, calm down a little bit. Giving time may be a good thing, but it would be better if we hear the opinions of the two of them directly. Siska, what do you think?" King Abisatya asked his daughter who was still watching.

Suddenly, all eyes were on him. Siska stood up from her seat, she began to pay respects to everyone. Tata Krama for some people is a troublesome thing to do. This kind of attitude you will not find when you meet ordinary people. This is what makes Sisik wonder, why should he be polite only to those who have titles and positions only?

"I think faster would be better. It's just that, if I can express my wish, I want at least this engagement to take place after Mother's Birthday!" said Siska while sitting back in her chair.

"That's two weeks from now, yeah. What do you think, King Dierja?" King Abisatya asked Dierja After seeing her daughter's wish, she couldn't possibly say no.

"Two will? What do you think, Prince?" Instead of answering, Dierja threw a similar question at Candra.

"I don't mind. Recalling two weeks from now, the Kingdom will start to enter summer so that the temperature there will not be too cold for the people here," Candra replied loudly, but politely.

"Then, the engagement between Prince Candra and Princess Siska will be held two weeks from now in the Nataprawira Kingdom. Does anyone mind?" Seeing that no one was disputing his decision, King Abisatya began to turn around, he asked the person who was considered the most important after Candra and her Daughter, "Do you mind, King Dierja?"

"Because the Prince has agreed, I will not take issue with it" replied Dierja, unconcerned as always.

Discussions involving the two Kingdoms ended with power on both sides. Although this was still too fast, but at least it was the wish of Princess Siska herself, so the Nobles of Harsana accepted this decision with a spacious heart.

***

Candra got up from her seat, stepped out of the room she thought was like a prison. From now on he had thought of one thing, what was he doing right now? Is she making out with her new fiance?

We are both enemies, however. That's a fact I've forgotten since I met him.

Speaking of beauty, the girl in front of him is now no less beautiful, but somehow, Candra did not feel like feeling like it to the woman.

Candra stepped over to the girl who was playing with the white rabbit in her hand. As Candra stepped out of the hall her clothes began to fall on the water droplets that never stopped flowing, now she was getting used to the feeling, a feeling where every day was always rained on.

The backyard garden of this Palace is so beautiful, Candra recognizes it with all her heart, even though she is not used to the beauty of the world, she said, because of the small Candra has too often seen the wailing and bad side of humans, to the point of not believing that beauty like this will be found.

This involuntarily made Candra slightly warm her lips, displaying a rarely seen smile. Siska who was in front of him unintentionally turned around and saw that.

Did he have bad intentions, or found something evil. Like the flower poison he'll give me.

Siska felt that this felt so strange, since the first time she met him, only this time Candra displayed an expression like an ordinary human.

"What business is the Prince doing here?"

"I'm just surprised you're not against this engagement." That was the only reason Candra approached Siska, without a doubt this girl hated herself, it was an indisputable fact.

"I've told you it's all for my people." Siska did not like it very much when discussing this topic. It reminded him of how small he was.

"It's great, that's the way a doll is." It wasn't that Candra didn't believe that. It's just that he doesn't really like it when someone sacrifices indiscriminately and helps anyone in need.

"You .. a cold-hearted person like you wouldn't understand. What's wrong when I want to help all my people?" In an angry tone Siska asked Candra.

"A very commendable character. Help everyone? See, when you need help, does anyone come to your aid?"

"What do you mean?"

"Didn't you expect anyone to help you escape this meaningless engagement. Like running off with your childhood friend or yes, killing me for example."

"What is this, do you suspect me?"

"No, I'm asking you." Candra rushed away after she finished confirming.

Anna actually suspects Siska as the mastermind of Eddi's release and a plot to kill him. 99% of Candra do not believe in it, even though it has only met for a while, but Candra is very good at assessing one's nature. Only, the remaining 1% possibility leads him to his conversation with Siska this time and now Candra is convinced that he is not the culprit. When Candra's shadow was already invisible, Siska was still speechless holding back her resentment and anger.

I ... hope? Someone came to help me?

One by one, the questions began to be thought of. Maybe he did not want this engagement to happen, but if it was all for his people, Siska would not refuse this betrothal. Is it true that deep in his heart he wants to be saved?

Being an ordinary resident living away from the city, living without conflict and war, living far away in a secluded place alone with a beloved, simple but happy person. He had once dreamed, such a beautiful dream that now all of those things were buried deep in his heart. Yes .. ever since he knew that all sweet things are just nonsense, like a beautiful painting full of patamorgana with red paint a sign of danger.