The Amazing Joni's
CHAPTER 21: TWENTY-ONE

Morning by noon. The sun had already crawled up towered, thin clouds slapping the blue sky. The gentle breeze vibrated the leaves and twigs. The atmosphere of shahdu. King Lan was still being treated by his two bodyguards. Deft. The two bodyguards were not just ordinary soldiers. One of those who returned to the palace last night had taken some stored medicines. The wounds began to fade. 

While on the other side. Me, Deni, and Sem discussed the attack. One of the bodyguards has already joined us, the other is still serving the Lan king. The bodyguard explained the current situation of the palace. The turning aside did not escape he told me. Who Has, what kind of power Rem, why so many soldiers are interested in joining him, added the matter of the son of king Lan who until now has not returned to the palace.

“Then, we should get ready soon. Remember, like whatever great Has and Rem. If we unite, we'll beat those losers.” Sem clenched his hands. Me and Deni nodded deeply. Eager.

There is no fear anymore. We've been dealing with people as strong as Was and Hon, enemies in the sand country. They're strong, they're amazing. But we also managed to win. It was thanks to Sem, the poison on his arrowhead. The poison? Hey, wouldn't that be useful? I looked at Sem.

“Nothing, Jon. I've been trying to find you since you guys got home a few days ago. No more selling poison.” Shem bowed, allowing the arrow rest that was tucked in his back.

“I'm actually not too worried about that Has. He's a swordsman, then he's my part. But Rem, his powers are mysterious.” Deni was also very anxious, the spirit that had just stirred, faded a little.

“We'll have a way to beat them.” I pat Deni and Sem on the shoulder, smiling.

They both smile. As long as we work together, everything will be easy. As difficult as the problem.

***

While in the kingdom, a tense situation occurred. Rem is confronted with a new king, Has. He was called forcibly, but was just about to return for a walk into the forest. Favorite routine.

“Why don't you come back as soon as we do the rebellion, Rem?” Has he, his face was staring coldly.

“I am also facing a rebellion in the middle of the forest.” Rem still answered politely.

“Ah, that's it. I regret letting you go out at that time. There are a lot of losses on our side, they fought back. That's just your stupid excuse to dodge me, right?” Has sat leisurely on the top, as the new king. His hands were turning on his cheeks, like punching his own cheeks.

“Why didn't you directly kill king Lan?” Brake asked.

“For what, Rem? Wh-wh-what for? Why end the life of an old man like that. Left in the woods, he would die. Eaten by wild animals.” Has laughs.

Rem lowered his head, staring intently at the marble. Hands clenched.

“You must now help me, Rem. We will make this kingdom even bigger. Well-known. Other countries will be afraid of us. No need for a marijuana business anymore. We're pretty much pulling taxes from the people in this country. You don't have to work as a construction worker or anything, Rem. You'll be my confidant. But don't get me wrong, don't think I'll always be kind to you. If you break the order, I will punish you too. No defense.” Has released his hand.

Rem was still lowered, his eyes sharply staring at the shiny marble. He can mirror that floor.

“Now your first task is to earth the scorched cannabis fields. Everything was. Wherever you find you have to burn it, Rem. It will elevate my prestige as the new king. Imaging should we wake up. But if I still find some marijuana in the corners of the forest, my sword will split your heart. You understand!?” Has exclaimed, half snapping. He was a bit annoyed with Rem's always looking down attitude. Not only that, Has is also actually upset that Rem did not help him during the coup.

“Did you hear me, huh? Hey, Rem!” Has exclaimed louder and louder. Some royal guards even went inside checking. What commotion?

The brakes nodded slowly. Turn right, decide to get out of the room. When we arrive at the door. Body disappeared.

Waited for a moment. Leave the footsteps of the royal soldiers outside the room.

The sword locked Has's movements on the throne. It was difficult to move with a sword that stuck deeply. Stabbing hard, penetrating skin, flesh, even bone. The brakes walk around. His eyes sharply looked at Has who was bleeding in his mouth and chest. The two former friends are now facing each other. Rem continued to stare sharply, his hands clenched. His face was cold, without guilt.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING, FOOL!!?” Has exclaimed, his voice raucous. His blood kept flowing. Make it wet, bloodied.

“I was just trying to prove who is the strongest among us. But after seeing the weakness of a king before me, it was very weak. I changed my mind. I decided to take over this kingdom.” Rem answered casually, his hands kept tight.

“What did k-a-u forget, huh? Have you forgotten that I am your king? I've been helping you all along. Gave you a decent place in the palace. Confidant. So this is your reply, Rem!?” Has choked back. Coughing. Moving a little, his body would get even more sick. His hand was trying to reach the handle of the sword behind the throne. Wanted to unplug. Brakes approaching, bending, bringing face closer.

“Keep such pain, the king.” Rem smiled, maybe the first time he smiled. All this time it was always cold.

A cold sweat drenched his forehead, his face flushed, his teeth clenched, hissing. Has was very unacceptable. Spit, targeting the contemptuous smiling face before him. Brake dodging. The speed of the saliva was still inferior to the bullet speed of a sniper.

At the end of the room, near the door. The royal soldiers had already gathered, staring at their helpless new king's hands. It made Has even more unacceptable, being treated like a pet, in front of the lowly men, making him groan loudly.

“NARROW YOU, REM!!” The sound was almost powerless. Failing to grab the sword hilt, Has tried to escape from the front. Want to stand up. Withstand the pain of the sword. The brake stood in front of him. Look more sharply. Truly humiliating, truly excommunicating, truly considered the king a lowly beast. Has actually just realized, he had always considered the sudden appearance of Rem was just a kind of hide and seek game that was done by Rem. Has never realized, Rem's power was much several times greater than his sword arts.

The soldiers who were at the door were getting crowded. One of the two called his other friend, watching. Rem doesn't care about that. That's what he expected. Letting the new king lie helpless with just a sword. The most painful of all was that he was stabbed with his own sword. Become spectacle. One or two of the royal soldiers who were still loyal to the Lan king clenched their hands. Yup! The others stared at the jerry. I could not believe the view in front of them. Planning it for years, taking the hearts of guards, troops, royal soldiers with opium from marijuana, banned goods. Now, don't even lead 24 hours. All just take it for granted. Really pity.

Brake lifting hand. Just like he did to the sniper's bullet in the middle of the woods. Handle. When Has was about to break up. The sword went deeper. Getting stronger, creating pressure. The throne was crumbling, shattered flying. What a tremendous pressure. Only the sword that stuck in Has's back, as well as Has himself. The sword was getting inside, as if interested. No. gabe. Rem not only pulled him with restraint, he wanted to make the sword penetrate Has's entire body.

“AAAAAAAARRRGGHH.” Has groaned in pain, screaming. The sword was getting inside, up to the hilt.

While Rem stared flat. A face without guilt. His hand remains up. Handle. The sword almost came out of Has's body. Go in the back, come out the front. Really painful.

“REEEEMM!!” A vain shout, a last cry. The sword perfectly pierced through the body of the new king. Rem took the sword, threw it in any place. The soldiers watching ran away. Fear of being the next victim. While some remain, witness the end of an ambition that never came true.

The body fell down. Fall out, maybe it's lifeless.

Brake reversing body. All the soldiers who were still standing in place instantly bowed in homage. That's Rem, their new leader. Rem walked out of the room with a cold face, without guilt, without compassion. The throne was not important to him. He prefers to run. In the middle of the forest.

***

On the river bank. The preparation for the counter-attack is ripe. There was no word on Has's death. The original plan was that Sem and I would face Rem, while Deni and the king of Lan and his two bodyguards would face Has. Added with the support of a reluctant force in the promise of the Lan king, someone who was an expert in weapons. Take it out of the plan, deem it not included in the strategy. His arrival is still expected. As for the royal soldiers, all will intervene. Co-operation. Because of habit, the strongest man will come down later.

The sun is already overhead. Noon. White clouds still swept across the blue sky. Breezy wind caressed the ends of the hair, peeling between the ears, kicking shahdu shades. Before lunch, the attack must have been carried out. The six of us are about to move on. Make sure nothing is left behind. The bruise that was in the body of king Lan had almost disappeared, the medicine given by the bodyguard worked well. King Lan was already able to walk normally. The pain in some bones from the pounding of the hands of the traitors has also disappeared. Now, he could even deal with one or two warriors in a fight.

The next destination was the kingdom led by Has(Rem).

Counterattacks.