The Amazing Joni's
CHAPTER 24: TWENTY-FOUR

The sunlight began to dim, a red tinge in the western horizon. Thin clouds are orange, wrapping half of the afternoon sun circle. Some birds passed overhead. Go home to their own cages. All these sights always look real. Not too far from the palace, the location of the fight was deserted. Leave a circle pattern due to the interdimensional portal planned by Rem. Depress on the ground.

In front of the palace.

“We have arrived king Lan.” Shem who helped to get King Lan to stop the footsteps. King Lan a while ago was already awake, after we took a few minutes break at the battle site. The old body was very weak.

In the courtyard, someone was waiting. His eyes stared bitterly at the ravaged palace. Crushed. I never saw it, the man was facing the palace. Look up. A barrel-mounted weapon slung across his back. His clothes were all black, more or less the same as Sem. Don't-don't you?

“What is you?” King Lan was aghast instantly, seeing the figure still standing facing the palace.

Waited for a moment. There's no answer.

“Nin? You're right Lin, right? My son.” For the sake of seeing that figure the king of Lan bahkah released the handle of Sem, inching trying to approach the body. What a beautiful body.

“I'm sorry, dad. This wouldn't have happened if I didn't like wildlife.” Someone was still staring bitterly, the ruins of the palace building. Wiping the end of the eye. That figure is a beautiful woman. The son of the king of Lan himself, his name was Nin, the sniper. She's the same age as me and Deni. Teenager responsibility.

“It's okay. I know you've done a lot for this kingdom. I know you always scuttle the delivery guy from the marijuana mafia. And I know, you've helped us beat Rem.” King Lan touched his son's shoulder. Warm.

Nin reverses body. Give a warm hug. It was the first meeting in five years. Nin prefers to live in the middle of the forest. He did not like the dynamics of palace life. Before reaching the age of ten, Nin was trained to shoot. At the age of fifteen, Nin decided to become a sniper. Till now.

King Lan was moved. Nin was his only child. Heir to the throne. Even though Nin did not want that position. The young girl also wiped the ends of her eyes. Touched.

“I think you should get acquainted with them. Three heroes of the. Tough fighter.” King Lan raised a hand, calling the three of us.

Nin turned his head, the girl smiled gracefully, dazzling.

“This is what I call a weapons expert, his name is Nin.” King Lan introduced his only child.

We shake hands, take turns. Nin was a friendly boy, always smiling. Face friendly. There was no talk yet, everyone just nodded, respecting each other.

“It feels like a long time ago, huh?” King Lan looked up, staring at the ruins of his palace. Nin next to him leaned on the king's shoulder.

Nin had long since left the palace. Ever since he could use a weapon, the boy insisted on leaving the kingdom. Choosing to live in the forest. Although he had a challenge, but finally the heart of the father was out of power. King Lan let Nin go to embrace his wishes. One of the reasons that made him allow was because Nin was already adept at taking care of himself. The weapon that is always stuck on the back becomes a loyal friend wherever Nin is. Always accompany, always guard.

“Sorry I never came home, father.” Nin lowered his head, feeling warm. The love of parents. All this time he had been sleeping on a wooden tree, with monkeys hanging.

King Lan shook his head. Doesn't matter.

The orange tinge in the western horizon is dimming, night will copy day. The moon had hung over, the stars decorating it forming thousands of beautiful formations. Today, the night felt so fast approaching.

“You'd better spend the night in my palace. Although almost like an old house that will collapse, but there may still be some nice rooms.” King Lan offered a place to stay.

Sem looked at. What do you think, Jon? While Deni, was already staring with a gaze full of supplication. Come, Jon. We'll spend the night here. One night, I haven't even had a chance to talk to Nin. That's what his gaze meant.

I shrugged my shoulders. “Alright, what's wrong?”

That night the atmosphere of the royal palace which was a habit of showing a formal atmosphere, full of soldiers now changed into a temporary lodging place. The food storage in the refrigerator was not damaged during the power struggle. Nin who cooks. Cooking delicious. She used to cook herself in the woods.

At first there was no conversation, I was excited. But after the Lan king began. All melted.

“So you are not from this world?” King Lan who heard the news was not surprised at all. Nin is the same. He was busy chewing his food.

“Then hopefully you can go home as soon as.” King Lan smiled, looking at me and Deni. While Deni was busy paying attention to the movements of the sniper. He did not care about the words of the Lan king.

I elbowed his arm. Not polite, Den.

Dinner was over. Without a word from the sniper, just a smile and a nod. King Lan told more stories. While the child was busy tidying up dirty dishes.

“You will probably only sleep in one room. The other rooms are broken. I'm sorry about that. If it doesn't happen like this, maybe you will enjoy a service like a five-star hotel.” King Lan looked at his concern. Tomorrow this place will probably be repaired.

The three of us nodded. Doesn't matter. Didn't we ever sleep by staring at stars in space. This is more than enough.

That night the moon shone bright. A black sky with perfect star spots, a beautiful formation. We slept well, took off all the fatigue this afternoon.

***

Next day. The three of us will be heading to the next country. The provision of gifts from the Lan king will suffice in the next few days. All stored through the program that exists on the sophisticated watch that is on the wrist. King Lan stood on the small steps in front of the palace delivering a farewell. But I didn't see Nin there. I don't know what he's doing.

Again, the sun is shining brightly. Sunny.

“Sorry that's all I can do. I can't help much you two to get back to that world.” For the umpteenth time the king of Lan bowed down in concern.

Deni patted the king Lan's shoulder. “No problem. We will continue to find our way home.” Smilingly.

Holy hooch! Deni treated a king like a close friend. But the Lan king did not seem to mind.

Supplies are full, energy is restored. Time off. But when we started to step foot. Someone shouted in restraint.

“Wait!” Nin raised his hand. His body emerged from behind the door behind the Lan king.

King Lan turned his head, wrinkling his face.

“I'll come with them, Yah.” Nin smiled cheerfully, asking for permission. His clothes were the same as yesterday, all black. A long-barreled weapon was tucked in the back.

Silent. Silent.

It was actually heavy for the Lan king. Nin is the only child, he just came home yesterday, just got back together, just now the lost family warmth was intact. What to say, Nin was indeed born with an independent adventurer soul. King Lan for the second time was powerless to resist. He just nodded deeply, wiping the ends of his eyes. Letting his son go. Again.

“Good, but you have to promise. Do not trouble them, do not trouble others.” King Lan touched both of his sons shoulders. Nin nodded deeply. Pleased. He'll be adventuring back, times not just in the woods. But I will go to another country. More distant and challenging adventures. Nin looked excited, his face twinkling.

“Good. I promise.” Nin answered briefly. A little run towards the group. Join in. King Lan took it off by wiping away the tears, releasing it with a great pride. The child grows up independent, accustomed to being independent, the child is a strong girl.

There was no celebration when Nin joined. There is no time. We already have to head for the next portal, the portal to the Sea country. A new adventure is about to begin. Not only do we look for potential corruption in the country, we also have to find Sew, a dangerous oil mafia.

Entering the forest, birds chirping sounded from a distance. Sunlight penetrated through the cracks of the dense forest foliage. White clouds began to sweep the blue sky, giving a shahdu feel of silence. Beautiful landscape. From a distance the country looks like moss attached to the rocks. All are green. It is desirable if you have to separate from natural life that is still beautiful.

In this scene, I learned an important lesson:

A leader cannot arbitrarily choose his men. Even if it is a confidant, close family, advice from friends or friends. But regardless of his capacity and ability, all of that was nil. It could, one day will be a boomerang that stabs from behind. Even from any direction. Being selective is a choice.