The Dragon God Swordsman

22. Anger

The scorching sun began to sting the skin, adding to the unpleasant atmosphere at the camp of the Adipura royal forces. Before that afternoon the king of Jaka received a report of 2 spies sent to scout the rebel headquarters one of which was captured.

This became hot news throughout the troops because it was their opinion that these spies had more power than them physically. Yet they were unaware in terms of thinking these spies were still a little left behind below them. King Jaka is now hearing the explanation of the spies who managed to survive with his alliance parties.

“Report from my subordinates said that the rebel forces received help from some kingdom that he did not know his name”, a young woman told the king of Jaka.

After the woman's words came out the look on the faces of the guests of the king of Jaka finally changed, this is because the language used by the spy was only understood by this young woman who was none other than the leader of this army.

“Maybe the kingdom in question is Gundala, Benggawan and Surka. This is what we managed to get from one of the traitors in the rebel forces” Balda told all guests.

“According to the minister will the team block our way later?” ask the king of Jaka afterwards.

“Not to be afraid of the king of Jaka, seeing our troops that really much will make the guts of our opponents shrivel. Our opponent will choose to run as a coward rather than against a force of this size” retorts one of the Patih from the kingdom of Obstacles.

“Think about it I already want to laugh until crying” continued another Patih with a big laugh.

Now the room was a bit noisy with voices bragging each other for their strength. The guests of the room thought that this victory would be easy to come by, without even needing to shed a single drop of blood. But the noise was not too long when a man's loud voice rang out throughout the room.

“YOU'RE SILENT!!!! WHAT IS THIS ATTITUDE THAT YOU SHOW YOUR ENEMIES LATER!!!” minister Balda shouted to all the guests and immediately made them silent.

The atmosphere was now silent because when minister Balda reacted, the murderous air also spread throughout the room causing some people to sweat coldly. Minister Balda's gaze was so sharp and looked so emotional. This is because 2 things that a few decades ago Balda minister once led the army of the kingdom of Obstacles against the kingdom of Gundala led by Patih Purno himself.

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Minister Balda closed his eyes and was seen trying to hold back an enormous anger. The second reason of his anger just now was none other than the death of his wife during the assault 2 years ago. When he found his wife in such a terrible condition, Minister Balda shouted so badly and immediately showed her the worst side.

He clutched his wife's body and cried so hard, but it did not last long and after he became angry with the enemy. Enemies who had declared surrender slaughtered minister Balda mercilessly. Minister Balda stabbed, slashed, did not even hesitate to tear the bodies of his victims because of anger over the death of his wife.

The old man and the king of Jaka who at that time was still a prince tried to win the tantrums from the Balda minister. When minister Balda was able to calm his anger, there were only a few more hostages alive but the look on their faces was like seeing a demon who was very thirsty for blood.

“The pride will make you off guard against unexpected things” minister Balda said after opening his eyes.

“Thank you teacher, the guests have understood the words that the teacher has conveyed” replied the king of Jaka who had been silent to melt the atmosphere.

“You can go out and immediately prepare the soldiers, soon we will leave for the destination!” the old man's orders.

The guests present finally came out after the words of the old man. Now in the room only lived the king of Jaka, Balda minister, old man and young woman. Minister Balda was now silent and closed his eyes in light of the bitter times he felt after his wife's departure.

He helped the king of Jaka to quell the rebel hordes not only from their king's orders but Balda's minister also wanted to exact revenge for the death of his wife who was known to have been killed by the king of Aryo at the time of the coup.

“Isn't this a little awkward atmosphere?” asked the young lady with her sweet smile to the men around her.