THE MYSTERY OF THE FOREST

#29# The End of Adventure

Early in the morning Farhan was seen walking around his fields. After getting tired of walking around, he headed to his former home that had been flattened to the ground. Just leaving a cassava tree next to him. He saw several mahogany trees growing in the middle of the fields, which were bordered between strawberry and cabbage plants. There were about ten trees that his father had planted, and now, it might be time he used them to rebuild his house. Maybe the day after he will go to the forestry service to report the logging he will do. Although some mahogany trees are lined up in the border of the field with the forest planted by his late father, but because the trees grow in protected forest areas, he needs to ask permission from the forestry.

Farhan let out a long sigh while smiling. The shadow of his late father was still clearly summed up in his eyes. Like it just happened. Shadow of the figure of his late father who always took the time to plant trees on the sidelines of his time planting. The trees are now grown and can be used. Trees provide many benefits for human life. He hopes, the forest in the area will remain sustainable until it can be enjoyed by the next generation.

Farhan. Someone is seen walking into the forest, to the east of his field. Too far away, so he didn't see his face so clearly. Four times he had seen the same man, of the same stature, sneaking in and lost behind the dense forest. Farhan. All this time he had no idea that far. It would be impossible for that person to enter the no man's forest if there was nothing important in there. This may have something to do with the marijuana fields he found in the forest.

Farhan got up and immediately ran towards sumarep sir's house. Wati who saw him running became astonished. Without saying anything, Farhan headed straight into the house and took his phone.

"Assalamualaikum sir." A greeting from across.

"Sir, I believe I have found the owner of the field. Maybe now is the time, sir" said Farhan.

"Okay sir" said Farhan. He hung up the phone and sat down on a piece of wood near the kitchen.

Farhan.

"Sir, I'm asking for one day. I have to help Mr. Hardian solve one more case. After this, I promise to propose to my sister" said Farhan, turning to Wati who was still making her coffee in the kitchen. Today Tim Buser from the East Lombok police station will conduct an ambush and reconnaissance at the location of the southern forest area found by Farhan, about 3 acres planted with marijuana. He had just contacted Hardian to immediately slide to the location.

"But promise, it won't disappear again" said Wati. Hot coffee served in front of Farhan. He looked at Farhan deeply, full of hope. Farhan.

"I don't want to be apart for too long either. After this, I don't want to go anywhere anymore, stay here with you" Farhan said. Wati smiled and leaned her head on Farhan's shoulders. Farhan replied by leaning his head over Wati's head.

"Truly, the most beautiful time is when we are with the people we love." Wati nodded back. "Sister is afraid of losing Big Brother like it was yesterday. Sister is also afraid that Sister changed her mind because she disappeared too often." Farhan held Wati's hand tightly.

"If I've been like Qais because I miss you, I hope it won't happen" Farhan said.

"But Wati doesn't like Brother saying, I.., I.., Wati feels like someone else," said Wati spoiled. Farhan smiled.

"Okay, I forgot, sorry," said Farhan.

Farhan invited Wati to sit down. A gold ring he took out slowly from his pocket. Wati's hand was in her hands. Wati smiled as Farhan put the ring on her ring finger. He kissed Wati's hand.

"It should be this ring will be given by Brother when proposing to Sister later. Think of this as a sign that you must be back, God willing,"

Wati smiled. He looked up at Farhan's eyes. Farhan grabbed Wati's head and kissed her forehead.

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The sound of cars from a distance. Farhan let go of Wati's handrails and got up. He stepped towards the road and saw an open-top car heading towards him. Getting closer, he could see several people in black uniforms at the back of the car.

At the front of the car, Hardian waved his hand.

"Come Han, we have to hurry," he called. Farhan went back inside the house. Wati who was waiting for him smiled. The jacket in his hand was placed on Farhan's body. Farhan looked at Wati and kissed her forehead.

"Sister go first Dik, pray Brother back safely. Greetings from father and mother" said Farhan. After shaking hands, Farhan immediately rushed towards the car and directly climbed in the back. On the front of the car, Hardian's voice was calling someone in between the noise of the car engine.

"Hello sir Harjan. Good morning, we are with the team going to slide there. Please help the speadnya," said Hardian heard calling Hardian. He nodded his head while smiling at the voice from across.

"Ok, thanks again for the help."

The car drove at high speed over the pebbled streets, through the thin fogs that blocked it. The dry leaves of the trees on the side of the road fell, hit by the wind that blew hard.

After several hours of travel, they finally arrived at a gate owned by pt authore pearl segui.

Harjan who was waiting in front of the gate immediately invited them down to the dock. Several boats have been seen leaning on the edge of the dock. Several officers tried to point his binoculars at the spot Farhan was pointing at. The expanse of verdant forest was visible in front of it, with its towering trees, like an unspoiled dark fortress.

After the preparations were completed, they climbed onto the boat and slid to the location.

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The speed boat that Farhan was riding appeared to be circling ahead of the others. Farhan was still looking for the rope he used to climb down the cliff during his escape yesterday. His eyes were looking out at every vines that were dangling down and almost filled the cliff face. Because the color of the rope is almost the same as the color of the cliff, coupled with the roots of the vines that meet the cliff surface, making the search even more difficult.

After a long search, the team finally found a rope hidden behind the vines on the cliff body. Because the waves that hit the cliff so hard and endanger the spead, Hardian ordered his men to plunge into the water. They one by one then climb up to the top of the cliff. After spending a few minutes climbing the cliff, they finally reached the top.

The atmosphere around the fields looked deserted. As far as the eye could see, there were no signs of anyone around. The team is still waiting for the arrival of someone Farhan suspects of being the owner of the field.

"Given my experience when I entered this forest, it seems unlikely that person will quickly reach this place. I had three days and three nights just found the end of this forest" Farhan half-whispered to Hardian. Hardian smiled.

"I don't think so. That's a different situation. You walk without direction because you feel people are still chasing you. You were also in a state of panic, did not know where to go. I'm sure there's a path of my own that this guy has made especially if it's well-organized. I'm sure there are some insiders involved in this, only forestry people who understand the ins and outs of this forest" Hardian said.

"I mean Father" said Farhan curiously.

"Well, it's possible that people from the forestry side." Farhan. The atmosphere is back. Only the sound of fishing boat machines roaring down there.

An officer approached Hardian who was hiding behind the bushes with Hardian.

"Report sir, we found a path, about a hundred meters from the field," the officer reported.

"Stay alert and watch carefully every move" Hardian ordered.

"Good Sir."

Not long after. The sound of a motorbike was heard from a distance, getting closer and a thick-bodied white-clad was seen stopping his motorcycle under a tree. Farhan and Hardian immediately knew him. According to Farhan, Bahram.

"Bahram Han" whispered Hardian. Farhan nodded and smiled.

The person who turned out to be Bahram seemed to be watching his surroundings. He was seen walking and began to examine the marijuana plants around him. A few strands of cannabis leaves put it in his pants pocket. After making sure there was no one else behind Bahram, Hardian slowly jerked forward.

"Lift hand! don'tdon't move. Squat down and raise your hand" cried Hardian as he brandished his gun towards Bahram. Bahram immediately crouched down and raised his hand. Several officers approached Bahram and immediately handcuffed him.

"It turns out you're Bahram" Hardian said with a sinister smile towards Bahram. Bahram bowed with a trembling body.

"Sorry sir, I was just told Mr. Yadi," Bahram said in fear. Hardian looked towards Farhan who seemed to be in disbelief.

"My guess is right, isn't it Han?" Hardian smiled. Mr. Yadi, a forest officer who drove Farhan home yesterday in a forestry car, was involved in the case.

After deliberating for a while, Hardian immediately ordered his men to remove all marijuana plants in the area. Farhan himself was ordered by Hardian to document it. After a very long process, they managed to lower the marijuana and move it to the boat that was still waiting below. After everything was done, the officers immediately boarded the boat and departed for the nearest dock.

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Hardian hugged Farhan when they had reached the gates of the pearl company. A look of satisfaction and happiness on the faces of both. Harjan who already knew the arrival of the two immediately met him at the gate.

"Alhamdulillah, at last all our work is done Han. Once again I represent the police, thank you for your help and participation in uncovering cases in this forest area. May the area calm down again" Hardian said, holding Farhan's hand tightly.

"Together Sir, without you too, this case will not be revealed as soon as this" Farhan replied.

"This is the point for the community and the police to synergize with each other. Both feel an obligation to maintain security and order in our region" Harjan said.

"Maybe I can't stay here for long, the members are waiting and the evidence we have got should be handed over immediately. Thanks again to everyone. God willing, I will visit and have coffee with you sometime." Hardian greeted and hugged both of them. After that Hardian and the team immediately boarded the car and left the place.

Harjan approached Farhan and embraced him tightly. He patted Farhan's shoulder .

"You were here Han. We eat first, then I'll take you home. I also want to see your future wife" Harjan said with a smile. Farhan scrunched his forehead. He sighed, somewhat doubtful. He was afraid that Wati would wait too long for him at home. He did not want to make her anxious a second time. Seeing Farhan riled up like that, Harjan pulled Farhan's body inside.

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A world full of mysteries. Some people around us may be wearing masks to trick us. What we think is good, not necessarily good. Vice versa. All we need is our good prejudices to others.

Two days later, Farhan and Wati had their wedding. Thanks to his services, Farhan was appointed as head of the forestry service. Not only that, the Police Chief also woke him up to a big house. Hardian himself rose to office and was promoted to the post of Chief of Police.

The atmosphere in the forest area returned peacefully. The new village which was a few months left by its residents was returned to visit. The people are well-rounded and live peacefully. As peaceful as pine trees that mute in a thick fog.

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