The Chronicle Of Jawata (Compilation Trial Edition)

31. Kancil Team Exam (1)

“The news, Princess Alingga never cried or smiled. But when I saw you, everyone saw such a surprised look,” Purwa said, since then quietly watching Taja, sitting opposite him, making all the attention of the archer king was fixed on the two of them talking.

“Princess is in love with you,” chirps Lorr En.

“Maybe he thinks, you are someone he knows very well,“ Rambiloto interrupts.

“I just met the princess for the first time," replied Taja.

“Rumors that you look a lot like the Boy of Catastrophe ..” Purwa said, sitting near Taja interjected. Firm and loud in order to be heard by everyone present in the lunch room. Simultaneously, all eyes turned to the small-bodied king.

“Why?” other spontaneous understated also curious.

“He said, the spirit of the dead knight is still wandering until now. Seeing the way he died like that, he couldn't possibly die quietly!”

Hearing Purwa's brief explanation, all the children who were eating breakfast each suddenly became tense with each other.

“Hiiiy ..!” some prajas near Taja shuddered, although others scorned while continuing their respective meals, “Dasar cyborg dream!”

“Not only I know that, many people know .. the story of the dead boy, now ... being a ghost ...," Purwa said.

“Who do you mean to be a ghost?” Taja cares enough about Purwa's story.

“Sst ..!“ simultaneously, all the children's gazes were fixed towards Taja while pointing their index fingers in front of their mouths.

“Ran, why do you believe so much in uncertain issues .. We are candidates for state soldiers, we should be able to think more with logic!” Lorr En hurriedly chimed in.

“Hey, you are new here, many things you do not understand!” one of the others did not lose. Moments later they argued, almost arguing. Taja was in his own mind.

Time is almost over, all who are in front of one table it ends the breakfast event. Twenty White Pillar team disciples rushed towards the main hall of the school. While the 5 students of the Physician Class who joined the breakfast event, headed to the Physician classroom building.

A little boisterous atmosphere within that hall, Taja and his team mingled with the others. There are hundreds of students there.

“You all present, good morning!” the opening sound of an event from a captain as the principal had stood before the entire student.

“Good morning!“ in unison the royal disciples filled the hall room answered.

The opening voice was no stranger to all the disciples present, it was the Geneva Chief who initiated the meeting that morning. At first glance, he looked at the disciples carefully.

“To be honest, I'm worried about all of you. You have been here for more than five years, trained to be soldiers of the state and you are also the mainstay of this country. The power of Tanapura!” The head of Geneva paced along the podium.

Hearing that, the momentary sound of the laughter of the disciples made a boisterous atmosphere.

“According to the records throughout this quarter century, there have been 500 people who were repatriated, 1000 graduates became border guards of the region, but almost 500 people became weapons troops while raising palace and military horses. The 500 is the one that failed the test. The remaining 150,000 have been infantry, cavalry and artillery ready to die on the battlefield. Of that number, almost half died in wars and coups in various local areas.. That means our country desperately needs more soldiers because there have been many of the military forces of this country reduced!” The Geneva chief continued his remarks.

“Try you compare between us and the land of Tanapura, there are soldiers and a very large military force, almost 700,000 soldiers in various types of troops, they are trained and ready to fulfill their Majesty's call. That means, currently the comparison of the military strength of our country and Tanapura almost reached 1:10. One more thing you should understand that ... do you believe Tanapura will be our ally forever?” Geneva Chair moves his index sign word ’NAK’.

“In conclusion, at our meeting this time is .. I want to appeal to all of you as Warrior Candidates students about the year-end exam. If previously in a year there were two exams, starting early this year will be held 4 times. Of course by your Majesty's approval!“

The originally silent atmosphere was suddenly murky. They seemed surprised by what the Geneva Chief had just said.

“Four times?!“ there was a boisterous sound from the thousands of disciples in the ranks of the Soldier Candidate level.

“Please calm everything!!!“ the cry of the Geneva Chief managed to control the atmosphere, “That was just the beginning! You want to know what will happen even if you pass the exam?” this time the students were tense. The mood was silent again. Only the sound of the steps of the Geneva Chief's metal shoes could be heard echoing in the vast room and was able to accommodate the thousands of disciples lined up on the marble floor.

“There is a test of the challenge of nature .. like ...,“ is not finished saying, the boisterous voice of the students began to sound again.

“Exploring Mangrove Forest, Death Swamp, Spirit Valley, Old Bamboo Forest, Perverted Cave, Red Bay, many more will be a surprise for you!” the Geneva Chair.

“Why? Afraid? This is what you will face!“ the Geneva Chair.

“O-o ... I know what your question is, why the materials of the Preja Langit level become the curriculum for the Young Praja level,” Geneva Chairman captures the objections of all the students of the government. So, he tried to explain something.

“All warriors get ready for the battle of Jawata!" the Geneva Chair. All the eyes of the disciples were fixed on the Geneva Chief standing.

A war?!

One scary word, reflected in every student's mind. Just imagine it, the most terrifying thing.

“Tanapura needs a lot of soldiers. If enough troops get, then the students prepare to enter the army. You guys reserve Tanapura's military power!”

Tense, all the disciples fell silent and were on each other's minds.

“This is the first quarter-year exam of the Young Praja level. Secret Weapons, Sword Arts, Athletics, Nature Stars, Horse Racing and Archery. The exam is held next month.

"Prepare you!" loud and clear, the Geneva Chief concluded the announcement.

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