The private lunch between His Majesty Batang V and the new Governor Babida ended and it was now time for the two most powerful men of the empire to part ways.
"Thank you, your Majesty, for your trust. You shall be assured that your humble servant right here shall always defend the land to the ultimate sacrifice." The lumberjack heartily said to the Emperor.
"I know, Governor. I know. You may return safely to Okunde. I have ordered that they set two horses and a carriage for you." replied His Majesty.
"You may also take this purse. It contains thrice the prize for killing the newborn Monster of the forbidden mountain, though this time you didn't bring to me its head on a silver platter because the beast was instead swallowed by the stomach of Okunde's river." The Ruler added.
"Thank you, your Majesty!" Babida took the gift and left the Emperor's private eating space.
