Pandawa / Chapter 1(3) - Dream -

From another path, I could hear the quickened steps of a woman rushing toward me.

“What are you doing, Dru!? The entire kingdom is watching the tournament, and you’re still here training?!”

I let out a small sigh.
“Training. As you can see my Queen.”

“Training, training, training—I know you’re diligent. But come on, just once . . . would you take a break for me~~”

“Look at these arms—”

“Those don’t even look like a woman’s arms!”

“My strength . . . it is still not enough, Gitarja. I’ve entrusted Gagak Enggon to judge who is worthy to stand in the tournament.”

Gitarja pouted, her lips curling in disapproval.
“Enggon again, Enggon again. That stiff man can’t even speak properly to women. How could I trust him with something as important as this? At least the kingdom needs your presence, my love! And besides . . . I need you to see for yourself whether the one chosen is truly worthy of me.”

Sri Gitarja slipped behind me, wrapping her arms around my waist. She pinched my cheek playfully, then pulled my face close to hers, her round eyes shimmering with a mischievous charm.

“ . . .”

Her gaze softened, glossy eyes glimmering as though on the verge of tears.

I exhaled deeply.

“Huft . . .  very well. The kingdom it is. Let’s go—now.”