The Dragon God Swordsman

17. Discussions

Aryo's arrival instantly changed the atmosphere of the previously silent meeting room to start living. The kings and queens stood up to welcome the arrival of Aryo, although still young for them Aryo is a figure that should be respected because of his leadership when he was still king of Adipura kingdom.

“Young master please sit down, the servant who will explain the matter that we will discuss in this meeting” pinta mens sepuh to Aryo and allow all guests to sit down while he explains the problems that occur.

“Alright I will explain everything starting from...” old man continues to explain everything he knows in this matter because he is appointed as part of the search for information for the benefit of rebel forces. He explained that their plan was leaked and that it was now known to the king of Jaka.

King Jaka is now preparing an army with the help of the Obstacle kingdom as well. The number of these troops is uncertain but may be very large, according to the men, the number of opposing forces will at least be greater than the number of their current troops.

“Uncle, how are our plans leaked? Who has dared to give this information to Jaka?” aryo asked, cutting off the explanation of the old man.

“I'm also curious who has dared to conspire with the other party and tried to stab us from behind?” ask King Gardi next.

The old man looked at the two before ordering the soldier to bring someone with his hands tied behind his back and his head covered with a sack. When the sack was opened everyone was surprised not to play because the figure seen now is Patih Sentot who is none other than the deputy leader of the rebel forces.

“Uncle, maybe kah..” Aryo question did not have time to finish because it was immediately cut by an elderly man.

“Betul young master, Patih Sentot is the mastermind of the leaking of our rebellion information. We have been investigating him for several months and 4 days ago we managed to catch him meeting with the kingdom of Adipura and Kendala” said the old man explained.

The elderly man also explained about the bonyoknya Patih Sentot face now because when arrested and questioned Patih Sentot choose silence. Patih Sentot insisted on keeping his mouth shut but about 2 days tortured finally Patih Sentot began to open his voice.

Explanation after explanation submitted by the old man made some people in the meeting rose blood and tried to vent anger to the Patih Sentot. Susana in the meeting room was finally rowdy because many demanded that Patih Sentot be executed for working as an enemy spy.

Aryo was so devastated because the one who became a spy was his confidant in this rebellion. He did not expect to be betrayed by his close ones and the anger gradually began to pervade his mind.

Aryo walked towards the direction Patih Sentot was, when it was near a slap landed on the cheek of Patih Sentot which made him fall to the floor. The slap was actually not hard but the limp state of the Patih Sentot could not give him the strength to stand for too long.

The stormy atmosphere then became quiet because of Aryo's actions just now. Aryo was still standing while looking at Patih Sentot but before long, his gaze now shifted to all the people in the meeting room.

“I will make sure that Patih Sentot will receive the appropriate punishment for his actions. But however the circumstances of the rebellion plan will still be carried out according to our agreement with”, said Aryo trying to take sympathy to the people in the meeting room considering he had seen there was a look on the faces of doubt some people who had watching and listening to the explanation of the old man.

The atmosphere was back noisy because of the words of Aryo just now, many agreed to continue the rebellion but also not a few who began to hesitate to get involved. Until a woman's voice breaks the commotion.

“Sorry young master, I as the queen of the Surka kingdom can no longer join this alliance. Given that our kingdom is the weakest here we cannot risk this war. We will prefer a neutral position after”, said queen Arum to Aryo who immediately made all views now on him.

“Why so quickly change the queen's mind? Didn't you want to return the favor against young master Aryo, why now choose to retreat?” asked King Gardi to try to melt the atmosphere.

“Young master Aryo must have understood my words just now, and I hope there is no misunderstanding here. Once again I'm sorry” said queen Arum as she walked out of the room after finishing her words.

The atmosphere was back when the queen Arum came out of the meeting room followed by her guards as well as people who decided not to join the rebellion alliance anymore.

Aryo now only stood by because all the plans he had long put together had to end like this, he did not expect that the alliance he had formed had been halved in a short time.