The Play
Author: X34L
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Before anyone could speak, the handsome young man stood up again. "If any of you officials want my position, take it! But if something happens that leads to our defeat, I will hunt him down wherever he goes and tear him to pieces!"

The officials lowered their heads in fear as the newly appointed Grand Commander, who had only been in position for a few days, let his anger explode.

"It's terrifying when Arya is angry," muttered Prime Minister Bayu Aji. He believed that the young man's principles in defending the people were non-negotiable.

"Very well, Commander. I agree with your proposal. You may depart, but take some people with you," said King Wijaya Kusuma, trying to calm Arya, who was burning with emotion.

Arya shook his head slightly. "I will go alone, Your Majesty. If I have to protect others, my mission will not be effective."

"Very well, but be careful. When will you depart, Commander?"

"Perhaps tomorrow, Your Ma
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