God Emperor In The Body of a Rich Merchant

Chapter 35: The Sacrifice

"Dhatri, are you sure of your decision?" ageng Phatra asked Dhatri at the residence of the hulubalang house.

"What I do, it's all for my family, and the country. It doesn't matter to me to marry a hero who's willing to sacrifice his life to save my family and this country. I'm sure, through that bond, that's the way our destiny is connected. Even though we don't love each other." replied Dhatri.

"But, as your childhood friend, I don't accept this!" Ageng Phatra was very unaccepting of the decision taken by Dhatri.

He calmly gave an answer, "Everything needs sacrifice, my mother is willing to sacrifice her life when I give birth. My father, willing to sacrifice his life on the front lines to feed us, to keep us alive. So it is with me, I am willing to sacrifice for them, even though what I sacrifice is actually nothing."

"No! I'm not gonna let that happen! If you still hold fast to your stance, then I will sacrifice myself for you!" ageng Phatra said firmly.

"If you do, then you must marry me!" Dhatri.

"No! I will sacrifice for a friend who means so much to me! So I will sacrifice for you without having to marry you" said Ageng Phatra.

"But my father promised to marry me to anyone who saved my mother and sister... If my father has said so, then his words must be fulfilled." said Dhatri.

"I can explain that to my uncle. He'll understand. You don't have to worry about that!" the Ageng Phatra.

"Alright, I really appreciate your decision. Thank you for being willing to help me in my difficult times, my dear friend." said Dhatri.

"No need to hesitate, we are friends who are always there when one of us needs help" said Ageng Phatra.

Dhatri smilingly nodded, paying respect to Ageng Phatra.

"Tomorrow, I'll start a rescue operation! Pray for me that everything will go well!" ageng Phatra.

"Sure! I will always pray for the best for you" said Dhatri.

....

A few days later...

Heavy rain drenched the forest, it was very difficult for one to cross the road. Especially the road to the mountains. That is what Ageng Phatra and his troops who are traveling to save the mother and Anindita who is the younger brother of Dhatri who is now being held captive at the foot of Mount Pulosari.

"Master, the rain is getting heavier, the access road is getting harder to get through. It would be nice if we rest here." suggested a soldier who was getting a rescue mission wife and youngest daughter hulubalang.

Ageng Phatra turned his gaze towards the loyal soldiers accompanying him to the foot of Mount Pulosari.

Not a few soldiers looked exhausted, and found it difficult to walk in the rain.

"Good! We'll rest here for a while!" ageng Phatra's orders to his followers.

........

A few days earlier somewhere else...

"Sister...." Euis was shocked to see Enzi who was suddenly present at the door of the house without giving any news first.

"I'm sorry if my arrival is too sudden, and it surprises you" Enzi said, holding Euis's shoulder.

"It's okay, sister, Euis is happy to visit Euis' house. Come on, brother, please come in..." Euis invites Enzi into his small palace.

Euis presents water from inside a jug made of clay.

"Please brother, the water is drunk first.."

Enzi sipped water that felt so refreshing in the mouth.

"How are you? Is everything okay?" enzi asked Euis.

Euis replied, "He em, everything's fine." Euis asked, "What about my sister and my mother's news at home?"

Enzi replied "Mom and Brother's news is fine."

Euis lowered his gaze to pour out his heart. "Euis had not seen his mother at home for a long time.. Euis misses."

"Euis, we miss Euis too.. The mother at home felt lonely without Euis" Enzi said.

"Euis wants to visit mom, but.... Euis cannot leave Euis' husband alone here..." Euis poured out his heart about the situation he felt.

"Next month, Mother and Sister will hold a meeting with the family of the mother's good relatives. In that meeting, we planned to talk about Sister's matchmaking with her daughter. Before the meeting, Brother plans to prepare a special gift for him. To be able to prepare the gift, Brother needs leopard skin to be used as clothing for him. That's why, Brother needs your help to accompany mom at home." said Enzi.

"That sounds interesting!" euis impression with a cheerful face. "No need to worry, Euis will talk about this happy news to Kang Saka. Euis sure, Kang Saka must be very supportive of Brother. If there are no obstacles, Euis will accompany the mother at home. In addition, later Euis will try as much as possible to be present at the meeting of Sister and prospective Sister-in-law Euis." he continued.

"Thank you, Euis." said Enzi.

.....A few days later

The Enzi family home.

"Sister, it's been raining lately.. According to Euis, it would be nice if Big Brother changes the plan of the gift that Brother will give to Brother Denok." advice Euis to Enzi.

Enzi understood what Euis was thinking. What Euis suggested was a form of concern for Euis. Because Euis was worried, hunting in the rainy season was a very dangerous action.

"Just calm down, you can handle it. After all, this big brother is a merchant who has known the condition of the mountain area. Including the condition of the mountain area when it rains. When the rain comes, you will take shelter in a safe place. Brother promised." said Enzi.

"Are you sure? In fact, at home there are many valuable objects that you can make as a gift for Kak Denok." said Euis.

"That's different Euis, the gift that you will give this gift that you specifically made for him. Made with the results of Brother's own sweat." Enzi explained.

"Hmmm.... Even though you don't know each other yet, why does Brother treat him so well?" mummified Euis.

"Who said we don't know each other? Brother had met and played with him at that time." said Enzi.

"Yes, that was... Once upon a time, when we were kids, sister...!"

In the midst of the commotion, the mother came over and reconciled the two of them.

"What's this about? So early in the morning is it a storm?"

The atmosphere of the house suddenly became calm and peaceful.

In the midst of the peace, Euis said to his mother, "This is loh ma'am, Brother Enzi... Later in the rainy season, Euis was also worried if for example Kak Enzi out of the house in the rainy season... Enzi's sister can get sick or slip in the middle of the forest."

The mother held Euis' hand with a smile and said "Euis, your brother is an adult, he can take good care of himself. After all, your brother already has a lot of experience. I think your brother can handle the conditions out there."

"But mom.." Euis still looked worried.

The mother said "Euis need not worry... Trust me, everything's gonna be fine."

Euis nodded. He believed what his mother said. Although he still has concerns about Enzi.