The Leader's Wife

Chapt.72 Devilito Trial

Fire Tongue members were seen gathering in a large hall. All collected by Ludwig Smith without being told why they were in the big room, without exception, including Cerlotta, only a Devilito knows the purpose of the Fire Tongue lord calling all the members of the network to be here.

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Previously, Devilito had discussed the desire of Ludwig Smith who wanted to give up the scepter of command of the supreme leader with his wife, Lorena. Devilito hoped his wife would oppose him, as she had once ejected from Lorena's mouth. If his wife defies Ludwig's wishes, then Devilito has reason to reject her.

But, Lorena was for some reason, supporting him instead. Almost the same as Ludwig said, his wife Lorena said that Devilito had been raised by the network and "didn't I know you after you became what you are today?..I don't want to change it, if you really want to stop, stop because of your own wishes, not because of me, your wife or anyone else".

Devilito gawked and could not believe what thoughts possessed his wife, but.."yeah, I'll accept uncle's request, maybe later I change some things about the vision and mission of this organization".

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Here he is now, sitting side by side with Ludwig Smith, and Cerlotta right next to him. Only Lorena was not present in that place, the wife preferred to stay in the room, in the main mansion.

Almost all the leaders of the Lidah Api organization from various countries were present for the call of their leaders.

For about an hour Ludwig spoke in front of his men, saying many things. News of Cerlotta and Giring's engagement will be held in the next few days, as well as the latest with the news of his resignation that wants to enjoy his old age in peace, he said, but Ludwig has not yet revealed who his successor will be.

All the members present were stunned, not believing what they heard, except for the three people present who already knew about it, Devilito and Cerlotta and Giring. If Cerlotta and Giring engage, members of the Fire Tongue network had already guessed. Have they not been seen together for several months?..

Only the news of Ludwig Smith's own resignation seemed sudden, making many questions in the minds of other members of the Flame Tongue. There were people, some were whispering, and some were silent. The chairman has not or has not announced who his successor is. Worse still, some think more extreme, could this organization be dissolved?.

But not a few also suspect, that Cerlotta or Devilito will continue the leadership. Only the two of them looked more prepared, as indeed both were leaders of the western and eastern regions.

Ludwig Smith read the question in the minds of the members, He need not linger, "And now, I announce. From this moment, today, I decided, and raised Klabang Mentari, Devilito Arkansa as the supreme leader of the Fire Tongue network organization!".

Ludwig Smith paused his sentence, there was a sense of tightness to continue the next sentence, "Since this confirmation I set, everything that concerns the course of the wheels of the organization following the decision taken, he said, it is the responsibility of the new leader!".

Ludwig spread his gaze around, "And since this decision was made, I have NOT been involved with any of the matters concerning the organization of the network of the Fire Tongue!", sternly and Ludwig then undid his robe of greatness, given to a man who had been assigned to receive it.

All the members present then stood perfectly upright as Devilito then put on his robe of greatness, worn directly by Ludwig Smith, a long black robe bearing the great Tongue of Fire behind him, accompanied by standing applaus applause by all attendees.

"But, to be the leader of this Fire Tongue network is not easy!. For that in the last minute I step down, I will give an opportunity to anyone here to test the ability of this new leader, please go forward for those who are interested!", ludwig Smith's voice suddenly made the atmosphere become silent.

There was no sound, they looked at each other. Each of them already know the lunge of Klabang Mentari, untouched.

Minutes passed, but no one reacted to the challenge from Ludwig.

"Robert?, you want to try it?", with a shocked face, Robert Tanjaya shook his head at Ludwig, "no master", he said next while bowing respectfully.

"Van Schuber?", the envoy from Belgium shook his head.

"Hans Slayer?", the Dutchman also shook his head.

Suddenly, Dominique came forward..."Permission, I want to give it a try sir", he said bowing respectfully to Ludwig.

"Please".

Cerlotta and Giring looked at each other, He did not expect Dominique to show up. He knew Dominique had expressed a desire to try the Devilito's fighting skills, but that was only limited to the desire at the gym, in training.

Is it because there is another motive? cerlotta.

Devilito only silently looked flat at Dominique for a moment, then opened his robe of greatness, leaving behind a black shirt. And that, too, he opened.

"When you vent the hidden desire of Dom!", the corner of Devilito's lips was singled out, "don't hesitate!", he continued later.

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Dominique does not have to wait for a long time, time to vent his dislike. Dominique immediately hit with a lightning-fast knee kick when the position of Devilito seemed not ready. The deadly attack directly aimed at the chin and face of the man who holds the title Klabang Mentari.

Not Devilito by name, if only with one attack he will be subjugated. Devilito only needed to shift his left foot one step to the side going forward 45°, and did a side kick with his right foot pointing towards Dominique's right rib. It was done at speed anyway.

Dominique is also a reliable fighter, he was lucky, still had time to cover his ribs from the counter attack kick Devilito, with his right hand that he buckled protect. As a result, Dominique lined up to the left side, driven by the power of the Devilito kick.

When he was still in a state of staggered, Dominique still had time to think, that the Devilito would definitely make a follow-up attack. He knew that well, having often seen Devilito fight. He thought Devilito would do the duo a lucky double kick twisting ala tae kwond do.

But, he was wrong...

Devilito saw Dominique's position lined up, immediately attack down. With lightning, he did a swipe in the direction of Dominique's calf.

Dominique did not expect, He only felt a bump in his calf and the curve of his back leg knee, and then he felt like he was floating. He was stranded backwards, fell with his elbow holding hands, still had time to protect his back and head from the impact of the floor.

Dominique gave up?..Of course not, free is not she a guard Cerlotta?.

Dominique gets up when Devilito does not make a follow-up attack. Wait!, more precisely giving Dominique a chance to get up on her feet. It was seen from the style of Devilito putting up side horses ala-ala bruce lee, grinning while preparing. Dominique makes a zig zag move with both hands raised, her thai boxing ability must be bet here. Wasn't he a Latin American boxer?. Its posture is large, measuring 95kg forward with body swinging movements.

Dominique strikes with both of her fists with a combination of knee and leg kicking. Everything he does at full speed and energy. And, the Devilito retreated regularly, following the rhythm of the attack speed with a double cover defense, brushed Dominique's straight fist by hitting the wrist, ducking the circular fist, avoiding the upper cut.

Just as Dominique was doing a straight front right-footed kick, Devilito did a forward swerving motion, going in from the outside right, doing Dominique's foot-capture with his right hand as well, then Devilito's left hand went into Dominique's neck. While Devilito's foot swept Dominique's left foot, it then slammed her down. That's the silat lockdown movement of his country.

Dominique slams, and her resistance ends when a hard kick accompanies her fall, leading to a rib.

Kraakkk !!...

The sound of a broken bone, Dominique was thrown three meters, immediately curled around his ribs, his hands raised, He gave up!.

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This is what he said to Cerlotta first, he did not want to face training with Devilito, "in training alone he hit a friend like finishing off an enemy".

Devilito then circulated his gaze around, "there's still someone who wants to go forward, hmm.?", his gaze cold, his eyes sharp. All down. "If there's still a wedge in my heart, some don't like me, hate me, don't like my leadership", Devilito paused his sentence, saying, He again circulated his gaze to the other higher-ups of the Flame Tongue, "It is time to vent it, because if not, if someone will try to betray me, disobedience with me and or trying to cheat with the organization.I will kill!!, understand!?", he said out loud.

Ready chief!!.we will always be loyal to the Tongue of Fire and will not commit fraud or conspiracy !!!

All members bowed respectfully.

Ludwig Smith, smiling and nodding his head at that. It's time to leave the organization quietly, because it's in good hands!.

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