SAKYA PARAKA: THE LIBERATOR

Warring for the Future

 

The morning at Lokapatti today started early. The sound of security forces clanging and announcements to gather in the square woke up the townspeople faster than the sunshine.

Unlike other mornings where every resident is busy with their own needs, today they gather with their neighbors.

"What's going on? Why is it so noisy this morning?"

"I think the duke of Sena will explain the incident yesterday afternoon about the death of Balapati Mara who died with his head severed."

"You better be careful talking. Or the Lokapatti's combat troops will arrest you" whispered his interlocutor.

"That's the truth. My brother is a combat soldier. He sees with his own eyes and head."

"I don't think that's all the duke Sena wants to say. You know why up until now our city has always been safe from rakshasa attacks?" A resident joined the crowd.

"Because our city is remote, and the combat forces have always managed to dispel the rakshasa."

"That's what they told us. In fact, they always sacrifice the participants of the offerings of the goddess Daru on rakshasa. Akhhh ... I feel sick, because it turns out that this life is obtained from the sacrifice of others"

"What are you talking about? Are you drunk? How could you have such a thought?"

"That's the truth, I met Vatsa's grandfather. And he had fifty other witnesses. What I'm sick of is that it turns out that we can make weapons that can kill rakshasa, but Balapati Mara won't make them just because sacrificing people is easier than fighting rakshasa. Do you understand? We can win the war."

Such was the news spread among the residents in the morning. Of course the news content was spread by the participants of the offerings of the goddess Daru who survived. Ever since they were determined to follow Sakya, he assigned them to enter the city stealthily and spread the news.

The city of Lokapatti is always in the protection of rakshasa, therefore the state of the city is always safe from danger. This caused the guards to enter the city very loose.

The participants of the offerings of the goddess Daru who survived only had one task from Sakya that was to herd new opinions of the residents of the city of Lokapatti.

In essence, you sacrificed fifty people for the safety of five thousand people? Its alright. It's a little wrong, but it's understandable. But if you still sacrifice your life when it is very unnecessary to do? Absolutely wrong, and not understandable.

It was the same as two men dying of hunger, fighting for little food, one living and one dead. It can be understood because of the living and dead conditions. But if he had a lot of food and still snatched the food of a dying starving person causing the death of that person, too ... It is inexplicable and a damned deed. Only animals do that.

For Sakya, the opinion of the population is an important thing if he wants to change humanity. Sakya has to change their perspective first. How they view the weakest of mankind to be a human race comparable to rakshasa. Humans may have fragile bodies but humans can kill rakshasa with weapons.

Residents who heard and learned that there were weapons that could kill rakshasa, began flocking towards Lokapatti square.

When the sun began to shine, the square began to fill with residents. They were all waiting for the announcement from the duke of Sena. No one is trading. No one moves except the children who run chases with their friends.

Sakya stood behind the duke of Sena to the north of Lokapatti square. While Shrie with Shinta and Vatsa sat to the east of the square and lastly Bayana sat next to the west square along with some Lokapatti security soldiers.

The Duke of Sena waited for the sunshine to be bright enough for him to be seen and the weather was just right, not too cold or hot. When all was fulfilled, the duke of Sena rose to the top of his podium.

The Duke of Sena said, "Lokapatti residents, remember the times you lived in Lokapatti. A life full of comfort. You feel safe to hunt, safe to do all activities, safe to give birth and raise your children and safe to sleep well at night."

No residents are talking. Because they already know the truth. They just look at each other. His eyes looked like he was saying, What am I saying?

"But everything is starting to change. Now humans are able to make weapons capable of killing rakshasa. For the first time in the history of mankind, we have the ability to fight in balance with rakshasa. How could I possibly sacrifice them. What will I say when I meet them in the realm of death? How much of a life debt will I owe my children? I am still human and I have a heart. I can't do it."

Some of the residents of Lokapatti began to sob. Some started crying. Most of them are women. They want to maintain this happiness, but not in this way.

"Finally, I decided to stop sacrificing others. I ordered the balapati Mara to prepare for battle with rakshasa. However, Balapati Mara heeded my orders because sacrificing people was easier than fighting. He's trying to catch me. Then I punished him. Wh why? Because I believe we can win this war. And here's the proof ...."

Sakya takes out the rakshasa corpse in his visa bag and hangs it with the help of security forces at the stake so that all residents can see it. Two rakshasa corpses adorn the outskirts of the square. Geger directly hit the Lokapatti square.

"Lokapatti People. It is time for humanity to be free from all oppression. It was time for humans to live on par with the other races of the Pangea continent. But I can't win this battle myself. Join me! Together we will not be defeated.  We reach happiness again and this time with our own hands. We fight for the future of our children and our families."

"Duke Sena! I'm Abuba. For ten years I guarded this town for the safety of my family.  Even if Balapati is dead, I will keep this town no matter who the leader is. I, Abuba, will follow you for the future of my family."

Abuba's voice loudly echoed in Lokapatti square. Followed by most of the Lokapatti combat troops. The ordinary people are still worried. They knew that in war, despite having the chance to win, there would always be casualties.

"The men who choose to stay and are able to fight you report to your new balapati, Sakya. The men who stayed and could not fight reported to Bayana. The woman who stayed reported to Shinta. Those who want to leave, should leave now because rakshasa will come in the next seven days. Don't go to another city because you'll only be offerings. Go to nature and find a safe place, maybe you will live longer. I wish you the best. Now do what you have to do."

That's all I can do, inner duke Sena. He looked towards Sakya. Sakya nodded and smiled at him. The Duke of Sena stepped off his podium and returned to his pendop. His first job is done.

Sakya did not move from the square. As a new balapati, he waited for the residents who would come to him to register as soldiers.

Not long after, Abuba came along with hundreds of other combat soldiers. Initially the combat forces were led by Yasa. Now the leadership position is empty because Sakya has killed Yasa. It seemed that Abuba had the confidence to lead her friends at this moment.

"Report, Balapati Sakya. I'm Abuba, you probably already know me. I spoke on behalf of my friends to pledge our allegiance. We'll stay at war on behalf of the city of Lokapatti."

"I remember you, Abuba. How many combat soldiers will stay and fight?"

"The entire combat force was 300 men. About fifty people made sure they would leave, so there were only 250 left" Abuba replied.

"Okay, listen to my orders! I want you to meet the bayana, help gather the people who live and can fight. Give them the arrow guns and command them and your army to gather for the afternoon outside the eastern city gates. Make sure that your troops carry arrows too!"

"Good, Balapati. I'm saying goodbye."

After Abuba left, Nayaka came with the other security forces.

"Report, Balapati Sakya. Servant of the Lokapatti security forces. Previously we were led by Bratha Bayana, but Bratha Bayana instructed us to report to balapati directly."

"I remember you" said Sakya smiling. "How many remaining members of the security forces are staying and ready to fight?" tanyakanya.

"The members of the security forces number 150 and we are all staying and ready to fight,” Nayaka replied.

"Alright, send 25 people to Vaidya Shrie. They will take orders from him. And 25 more to Bratha Bayana. They will take orders from him. The rest, take your arrows and by late afternoon, come outside the east gate with your arrows." Sakya quickly gave orders to Nayaka. No time should be wasted. The war is coming soon.