85 Guru Pitka (1/2)
The negotiations had started again. The day before Jyaha didn't have the guts to lay out all they had planned before and just said, ”I think we need to open up the discussion again... there's not enough thought put into this, everybody should chip in their thoughts...” perfectly denying that the responsibility for such decisions were due to his actions.
Chora still hadn't spoken, and after the entrance neither did Guru. But just their presence made sure the rest had to play it safe and not throw around their weight carelessly. With two great generals, it was basically like the whole military of the kingdom was in play as well. Any retired general who originally picked a side switched almost instantly.
”We could split the level of food given to each person according to their contribution if you want.” Eyisha spoke, ”But I'm not sure what the nobles could contribute to this cause... unless you open up your warehouses for the benefit of the people... ”
The Noble side went into an uproar. ”Milady, I don't think that's very fair... the nobles have some of the brightest minds...” As Jyaha spoke a ruckus could be heard outside. Suddenly the doors of the room was torn down with a crash!!, dust flew up covering half the room. Footsteps echoed into the room, each one bringing with it a crackle as it crushed to smithereens whatever debris was under foot.
As the dust settled many people started shouting as they saw the assailant. A human, who was dressed like a beggar dares to be so impetuous here.
Zhao Wei scanned the whole procession of people, eyes bloodshot and the veins in his hands stuck out as it clenched into a fist.
Eyisha and Kitsi were shocked about what was going on, why was he here. Even if he contributed the most to their people, it would be hard to defend him here. Guru and Chora didn't make a move yet.
”Guards!! Guards!!...” Jyaha shouted.
”I don't think they will be coming for a while,” As Zhao Wei said so the dust in the hall behind him cleared. Hundreds of bodies were laid about on the floor. A mix match of royal guards and many different escorts for the nobles and guild leaders all groaned in succession.
”Who do you think you are!!” Jyaha shouted.
”That's funny, I thought you'd have known the man whose food you're taking...” Zhao Wei spoke plainly, ”Now I haven't really set any conditions on the food I gave out, but I finally thought of one, which one of you is Viscount Urgis?”
”You think you can make demands here!? you stupid human!!” As he shouted this line, Jyaha came forward to attack him, followed by several nobles and some guild leaders. All their Tantras were going to bear down on him, if it hit, there wouldn't even be a body left. But in the next moment they all stopped. It was like they suddenly hit a wall.
Jyaha tuned to the side and asked, ”Guru why?...”
”Well I can't let my student die so easily when I just found him a few days ago right?” Guru spoke, turning to Zhao Wei, ”Don't look at me like that boy I didn't trick you, my real name is Pitka, Guru is more like a title they give, something like teacher...”