The Chronicle Of Jawata (Compilation Trial Edition)

36. Convicted (3)

“Sadly uninvited, it turns out that you were also present at the second trial of Taja and Raojhin convicts. Your presence here is not to defend these two princes, is it?” His Majesty Raghapati is very well aware of the attitude of Chairman Sujinsha.

In the initial response, the captain's eyes were not friendly enough for the King. Everyone present already knew that Chairman Sujinsha and Paduka Raghapati were not good enough. But the hero, precisely Paduka Raghapati made it as one of his mainstay subordinates. More than that, it happens by itself if Chairman Sujinsha always respected many people.

All were wondering about the uninvited presence of Chairman Sujinsha in the trial this time. In fact, he is known as a person who is very indifferent to the affairs of others. The only thing that caught his attention was war and war.

“Look at them! Only two middle-level military school students accidentally made a little mistake in the palace area, but why should there be a trial of this magnitude. Like there was a serial murder case!“ exclaimed Chief Sujinsha cynically. His face seemed unfriendly to anyone, the people also did not know what prompted the mainstay man of Tanapura to be present there.

“By the law of Tanapura, they are not guilty .. but legally Unity Praja, they commit small offences that are often done by many governments,“ continued Chairman Sujinsha full of authority.

“You mean?“ ask Raghapati not yet understood. All eyes were on the two esteemed figures in this country.

“Raojhin has a gold pendant, giving your Majesty as a privilege .. as we know it is an absolute right! There is no reason whatsoever that can make the Owner of this Pendant punished for entering certain areas that are not open to the public. Like me, Sire ... also has a pendant like that. So I am free to go around the palace area, there is nothing to prevent and there are no rules with respect to my freedom in this palace. Isn't that right, Chief of Geneva? So if these kids break the rules, it means you're indirectly complaining to me as a palace lawbreaker, right? Then why not arrest me? Why only dare on young men aged 15 years?“ chief Sujinsha asked as she turned to the silent Geneva Chief with a pale face holding back mixed emotions.

“But that does not mean they are completely error free. By milter school rules, these two kids have made a small mistake. They left Praja Palace until dusk. That's infringement. So the punishment is easy, please Your Majesty decide even though this is more deserving of completion by the principal,“ Chairman Sujinsha said as if insinuating Paduka Raghapati and seemed to prove to all his people that he also exaggerated the mistakes of the two princes.

Chairman Sujinsha retreated to the group of witness councils. All did not expect that he would eliminate the big case and divert to a small mistake from the two defendants, it indicates that he was not on their side either.

Taja looked at the face of the Captain he had just seen that day, as the Captain passed by and stared back at Taja at a glance. And that's when Taja felt something strange in Chief Sujinsha. Taja did not know for sure .. he only felt he had met him even though he forgot the place and when it happened.

Despite his memory, he caught another thought. Chief Sujinsha! It had been the number of times that the captain was present every time trouble came. After that, he certainly helped. Though personally, Taja has no close relationship at all. I saw it after I was in Tanapura. Taja felt his unusual concern from others.

Taja's gaze circled around the group of witnesses, still had seen the captain yell and lost behind the crowd there.

“Alright, then ... what Chairman Sujinsha said is indeed true! So now I want to ask you, Taja!” His Majesty's attention returned to Taja who was still confused to turn his eyes, busy looking for the figure of Chairman Sujinsha.

“Taja ..?!” call back to Rajaghapati harder.

Taja jolted after realizing his negligence over the call of the King. He shut up for a moment. Although he tried to calm down, the gaze of Majesty Raghapati already nailed him on the spot.

“Good, Your Majesty ... I'm ready,” replied Taja as long as he was half nervous while bending over again. Your Majesty Raghapati and all those present were astonished to see his gelagat.

“What punishment do you think is appropriate for your actions?“ ask the Raghapati.

Taja glanced for a moment at Raojhin, turning a glance at Shaninka and Princess Alingga. Then revealed the thoughts that flashed at that moment.

All were astonished at the plea of punishment that Taja had requested himself, even Raojhin was not very surprised to hear him say so.

“Alright, I grant the punishment you requested for Raojhin. As for the punishment for you, starting from today until the test arrives, I send you to go to the Sapodom as a unit seconded by the cattle manager. My decision cannot be contested anymore!“ The decision of Lord Raghapati ended the trial.  The big hammer was knocked to the table twice a sign of the trial had ended followed shortly after the five o'clock Gong rang.

Princess Alingga was still standing, only able to look at Taja from beside Paduka while away. He can't do more than that. Look at the eyes of pity answered with a smile by Taja. Although bitter, Princess Alingga returned the smile. Meanwhile, Shaninka still did not believe in the punishment of Lord Raghapati, he pursued Taja in a motorcade of several royal guards, out of the Silver Hall and into the court towards the territorialium.

The liberated Raojhin became one of the other parties who felt dissatisfied with the decision of Lord Raghapati, also pursued Taja.

Taja himself only felt resigned and willing to accept punishment even though his friends shouted sadness for the injustice that befell him.

“Stupid, why did you do that? Supposedly requesting that you be released,“ Raojhin broke through the guards intending to take him to the Sapodomy.

While among the crowd who rushed out, Shaninka also chased Taja and did not stop calling his name until the exit of the border of Tanapura. I looked at the two friends.

“Taja!” shaninka's last cry with a hunting breath.

“Do not worry! I can look after myself while in the Saporo Settlement! Also tell Lorr En, we'll see you again soon!”he was escorted by guards through the gate before it was closed.

”Sawo Settlement is a safe village. I'm sure ... he'll be fine,” said Raojhin softly as he touched Shaninka's shoulder.

”Know what you about us? It's not the Sawo Settlement that worries me, more than you know!” Shaninka doesn't care about Raojhin.

”Taja, take care of yourself!!” raojhin shouted, trailing all the way to the high gate that was being closed.

“You haven't answered my question, why did you choose such a punishment for me?!“ raojhin shouted once more, as he continued to look at the figure of Taja being brought out the shifting gate.

“Please upload to pay my debt to you, Raojhin!“ only that sentence was last heard from Taja's shout just before the gate was tightly shut.

”What debt?” Raojhin continued to look at the gate wall not flinching anymore. Really in did not expect that Taja always save the words ‘hutang’ he had said while in the cafeteria. In fact, Raojhin did not take his words seriously at all the other day.

“If debt though ... you pay too expensive,” murmured Raojhin shrieked.

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