The Chronicle Of Jawata (Compilation Trial Edition)

3.19. Nature's Cross (2)

Gandha near Raojhin, apparently confused. Alternating views between Raojhin and Bintani, both are the same level of the Dragon class. Gandha was silent, not brave enough to speak up.

"Why? Do you want to follow him, go ahead" Raojhin told Gandha.

"I'm tired, Raojhin ..," he said, a little moaning and somewhat evasive.

"As far as you are, it's your choice if you will do as Bintani did. Indeed you are my teammate, even so, I don't want to know the consequences! Just choose, continue splitting the wood or just follow Bintani!" Raojhin did not care anymore, letting Gandha hesitate to step into Bintani's place.

But before he got there, he saw that Chief Sujinsha was already behind Bintani. But Bintani did not know it, she even relaxed while whistling.

"Stand up!" One decisive blow shocked Bintani. Quickly he got up after turning his head, bowed in fear at the sight of Chief Sujinsha.

"Feel ready to join the senior disciples?" one challenging question was also frightening, Bintani was not even able to make a sound let alone look at Chairman Sujinsha.

"I told you to split the wood, before I ordered you to stop, why did you stop?"

Bintani is still silent.

"Oh, well, I know your thoughts. You don't like the work of splitting wood. Maybe you're more honored to join them. That so?" The captain crammed all the guesswork and it wasn't all wrong.

Chief Sujinsha looked calm with two hands folded in front of her stomach. On the contrary, Bintani was suddenly nervous, sweat was flowing more and more from his forehead even though he was still silent without being able to do anything but glance at Raojhin and Gandha who were a few meters away from him.

"I ... I .. am tired, Mr. .." Bintani finally replied despite nervousness.

The chief watched the boy for a moment, "Look at your friends! They can cut more wood than you. Not because they are stronger, bigger or class-savvy, but because the spirit they possess is more than their ability."

"I'm not Raojhin or Gandha, sir!"

"of course! You are not Raojhin or Gandha or vice versa! Now look at you! Your body is bigger, your tone of voice is louder, your guts are braver too, you should be as good as them or even better!" Chief Sujinsha looked at Bintani sharply. The boy was silent again.

"Hey, listen carefully, Little Warrior! There is a secret behind everyone's ability, something you should remember, that there is one thing more important than endurance, namely toughness of heart" said Chairman Sujinsha b, close his face to Bintani.

"I know exactly what every soldier like you wants. Want to be the best, be greater than others and someday be the first person of your trust. Live happily and die glorious. That's so? Hey, just so you know, that the destiny of a Soldier is in his loyalty, living and dying bravely for the sake of this land. Be prepared to prove your will!"

Bintani slowly raised her head, little by little she dared to look back at Chief Sujinsha.

"I know what you want right now, go out there, join them and prove you're the best! Do it, it's an order!" Chief Sujinsha pointed his index finger towards the dueling arena.

"Hurry up!" he added. Bintani immediately ran to the arena in question.

Meanwhile, Gandha had been in his standing position, halfway between the Sujinsha Chief and Raojhin.

"You, come here!" said Chief Sujinsha waving at Gandha. And he just complies.

"It seems like you also want to catch up with your friend to join the senior disciples? That's right, Gandha?"

Gandha interrupted the little while saying, "Yes, sir."

"You I gave you a choice, splitting wood or training fight, which one did you choose?"

The chief of the mangosteen heard him, "Then follow Bintani! Join in!"

Gandha sparkled slightly, his desire for 3 consecutive days to be able to join the senior disciples materialized as well, "Okay, Master!" he said, then ran towards the dueling arena.

Only Raojhin himself still forced himself to split the wood. Although he looked extremely exhausted and sweat soaked his clothes, but he did not stop without orders.

"How long can you cut the wood?" Chief Sujinsha Approaches Raojhin.

Raojhin turned to her, "Till the end of my life" answered Raojhin

"Oh, to death? Until the last breath? Until your sweat turns to blood?" The sturdy body of Chief Sujinsha was already in front of Raojhin, paying attention for a moment before asking again, "Why? Why be faithful?"

"As a true warrior must carry out the Soldier's Oath and Promise, one of the soldier's vows is to obey the orders of the superior."

The laughter of Chief Sujinsha. Raojhin was astonished, not knowing what words made him feel funny.

"Injected me? Because I always defied your orders? What if your boss gave the order to kill your parents? Will you do it?"

Raojhin was silent, confused and did not know what to answer.

"Listen to me! The oath of the soldier is to defend the homeland, obey the orders of superiors, obey the orders of the Majesty. As long as it is on the side of the truth. Remember that!"

"Good, Sir. I understand."

"Now, do you want to join the senior disciples there as well?"

Raojhin and Chairman Sujinsha looked in the same direction, boisterous cheers were heard roaring among the crowded ranks.

"No, Master!" answer Raojhin briefly. Chief Sujinsha frowned, "Why?"

"I'm scared."

"What's? Afraid? What do you mean by fear?" ask Chief Sujinsha.

"They're stronger and better trained, why fight with me? It's the same as bragging about your own stupidity."

"So you feel sure you're going to lose?"

Raojhin nodded small.

"In a real fight, you never know your enemies as great as anything.But if you are like this, then you never deserve to be called a soldier. You know why? Because the enemy will never care about the opponent's age, martial ability, male or female that they know only how to finish off his opponent's life," said Chairman Sujinsha and his little smile was on its back in a calm countenance. He told the boy to take off the axe and took him to shelter under a tree.

Raojhin does not understand the nature of Chairman Sujinsha. He is a person with a unique character. Especially when the famous person in Tanapura invited him to sit side by side, it felt uncomfortable. Raojhin felt inappropriate. But actually, he really enjoyed the opportunity. Rarely could anyone meet a great person like Chairman Sujinsha in person, let alone a student of his age. It's an honor, a pride, he'd love to someday tell his fellow hostels.

"Give me your hand!" have Chairman Sujinsha clear Raojhin's mind. The boy immediately raised both of his palms. Raojhin's curry palm flushed red from splitting the wood, while the left one was wrapped in gloves up to the border of the arm.

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