Pramudya Antaguna was in the royal hall, on his throne, in the presence of several of his confidants.
The Left Counselor, three admirals, and Dante who is now serving as the Right Counselor, and this time, he came with his wife.
"The news from the eight groups of soldiers we have received," said the Left Counselor, "each conveys the satisfaction and joy of the people throughout Jawadwipa at your decision to abolish taxes and tributes, Your Majesty."
The king smiled and nodded. Well, it was according to what he had planned. And only after he gains the complete trust of the people throughout Jawadwipa, then he will be able to easily expand his territory to other big islands.
"Right now," said the Left Counselor, continuing the notes he had compiled from all the news he had received, "the eight groups of soldiers are each at the end of every area of Jawadwipa, except for Balidwipa."
"And why is that?" the king frowned.
