
Afternoon in Aksara...
Cloud was still busy in the administration room alone. He had to have lunch in the room. The prince was surprised by his discovery. He quickly exited the room and asked one of the special forces to call the minister in question.
Rain alienated all Aksara ministers during the transfer process of this country. He did not allow all ministers to leave the palace before the administrative handover was completed. Other high-ranking officials were released on parole. Can go in and out of the palace, of course with a permit that is deliberately made complicated, so that officials are not arbitrary in and out of the palace.
The characters are still under the watchful eye of Space. This country will be moved if all the conditions are met. Of course there will be a major overhaul if all state administration has been tidied up. Waiting for the final result from Cloud. If Cloud feels that this country deserves to join, then Space will take over. But if Cloud felt the country was too much trouble, then Cloud would cancel it. The eldest son has a very important role in this diversion process.
"Prince Cloud."
Two ministers came to Cloud who was still busy with various documents. While two special forces entered to supervise the two ministers who are prisoners of Space. They were seated in front of Cloud, while special forces stood guard behind him.
"Internal Minister?"
"I, Prince." A middle-aged man dressed in yellow royal clothes raised his hand.
"Trade Minister?" ask Cloud again.
"I, Prince." The other man raised his hand.
"alright. Thank you for coming. I just wanted to ask you about this document I found."
Cloud handed over the Aksara documents to the two ministers. Both ministers were surprised not to play.
"I don't understand why the trading system in this country is too big to take taxes to every trader. Even your little merchants ask for taxes. What's all this mean?" ask Cloud seriously.
The two ministers glanced at each other.
"I'm just asking for an explanation. You don't need to worry," said Cloud again who saw the romance of the two ministers' faces looking pale.
"Sorry, Prince. I as the Minister of Trade only carry out orders from the king of Hell. No more than that" said the Minister of Trade.
"Is this just your excuse?" ask Cloud again.
"N-no, Prince. I tell you the truth" replied the minister.
"Oh, so. Then what is this?" Cloud handed me another document.
The Minister of Trade also looked at the documents provided by Cloud. At once his body trembled.
"The tax results you take from the people, are not in accordance with the report on the balance of entry. Where's the rest of the money?" cloud asked with a sharp look.
The two ministers lowered their heads.
"Why not answer?" ask Cloud again.
"Prince Cloud, the difference from that tax we used to improve the access of the capital's roads. And maybe the Finance Minister forgot to include the amount of the difference." The Minister of Home Affairs reasoned.
"forget? Hm, forget it but it could be years, huh?" Cloud pretended to think, and then moved from his seat.
"When this is Space, surely you are already put to death. It's a pity that this country has not been united with ours." Cloud put both of his hands into his pants pocket.
"Prince, do we have to execute him?" ask a special officer.
The question made the two ministers fall in front of Cloud. "Prince Cloud, forgive us. We used the money for our personal needs. Forgive us, Prince." Both ministers finally confessed.
Cloud breathing relief. Apparently he did not need to talk long to make the two ministers confess. He smiled faintly, feeling sorry for the two ministers who were resting before him.
"Wake up" Cloud asked the minister.
Both ministers woke up. "Thank you, Prince," said the two immediately.
"Tax disputes are not small. I'm asking you to give me back the money you took. Make the country's cash. I'll give you a week from now. If you can't return it, then the laws of Space will apply here." Cloud said firmly.
"Ba-well, Prince. We understand" answered both.
"good. Then I ask you to call the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance." Cloud requested.
"Okay, Prince."
The two ministers then said goodbye to Cloud, they returned to the special room. A large room with an elite force of Space guarding it. Rain deliberately asked the father to bring down the elite troops to guard the room. Which the elite troops did not know pity, they only focused on the king's orders.
Cloud was satisfied because he managed to find the irregularities that occurred in Aksara. He also called another minister. The prince was very busy with royal duties. But, among his busyness he still remembered his girl.
Honey, I can get home sooner. Wait for me at the palace, yeah.
The prince took the snack that Ara made for him. While waiting for the three ministers to come, he tasted the snack of his future wife. The longing was growing in his heart. His affection for Ara could no longer be expressed in words.
In Asia...
Zu almost made a rowdy palace. This eldest son of the Asian kingdom was completely unable to stem his anger any longer. Fortunately for the younger brother, Shu quickly came and stopped what was going on. Otherwise, the queen could no longer be saved from Zu's sharp sword.
"Sister, calm yourself. Don't get carried away by emotions."
Shu tried to cool off her brother's head. It also gives a cooling drink so that Zu's heart cools. But the brother's anger has not subsided, even though the king has intervened himself.
Zu's half-sister is still begging, asking for his mother to be released from the basement. But these two half-brothers ignored him. The youngest daughter of the king of Asia could not stop her crying. He cried out for forgiveness for his mother. While the father seemed to sit quietly after hearing the reason Zu did it.
"Dad, please mom. I'm sorry, Dad." The youngest daughter pleaded with her father.
"First brother, forgive mother. I beg you." He again pleaded while holding Zu's leg.
Zu did not flinch. For him the queen's actions have been very outrageous. His future was ruined by the Queen. Zu couldn't apologize anymore.
"It's all because of him. He has put my patience to the end. Now my future is ruined! Ara left because she asked Jasmine to tell a lie. Father, this time I can't be patient anymore. If you're still defending him, I'm gonna go and leave you alone." Zu is very emotional.
Shu was surprised by his brother's words. He looked towards the father who was sitting staring. In the queen's living room the king was like a misstep in his attitude. He wants his old age to accompany him, but he also does not want to lose his son. The king is now worried. He was confused as to what to behave.