Change of Plan
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Change of Plan

"Here's the deal: I'll let you live, but on one condition—you show me where the village of Mekarsari is. What do you say? If you refuse, I'll kill you right here and now," said Arya, offering a compromise.

The man, who looked to be about 25 years old based on his face, raised his gaze, seemingly unable to believe what Arya had just said.

"Are you serious about forgiving me?"

Arya nodded. "What's your name?"

"My name is Warsito," the man replied.

"Alright then... Since you're older, I'll address you as 'Big Brother.'” Arya glanced at the cart used to transport the victims in the distance.

Warsito looked at Arya with a mixture of disbelief and confusion. He couldn't fathom why the warrior standing before him still showed him respect. Given his defeated status, he wouldn’t even be able to object if Arya decided to enslave him.

But surprisingly, Arya's actions were far from what Warsito had anticipated.

"You will guide the two of us to the village of Mekarsari. After that,
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