All Chapters of In the Name of the Sacred Tree: Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

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110 | The Activist

I faintly heard Vincent Limantoro's name being shouted. Apparently, the villagers of Saltyville asked Amelia's eldest brother to give a speech. I thought it is appropriate for a candidate for mayor to assert himself in front of the oppressed citizens."Looks like you were summoned," I said."Yes, I think so," replied Vincent.Vincent then turned to one corner of the stage and called the committee. He asked him. It seemed that the committee has the authority to set the schedule."How? Can I give my speech now?" asked Vincent.The committee rushed to ask their colleagues for consideration, then said they agreed. Vincent was invited to come on stage to give a speech. But only 15 minutes. Vincent agreed.Vincent also said goodbye to us and stepped into the center of the stage. I could see her confidently in the sea of people in Saltyville Square.After giving a boringly trivial remark, Vincent then got to the heart of his speech. He fir

Last Updated : 2021-06-20

111 | The Activist 2

In the midst of the excitement of Vincent Limantoro giving a speech about his family, Santos suddenly opened his mouth. He confirmed Vincent's story about Benjamin.Santos started talking again about the nostalgia of being a student. When the left palm was clenched in the air. When a human child was not afraid to die. When the campus really becomes a localization for young intellectuals.But now, said Santos, the campus has been reduced to a factory that produces capitalist men.I was offended because I was the only one who was still a student among the Ryg's members.“Back in the 70s and 80s,” said Santos, “Shu Benjamin was a student when he was one of the loudest critics of the New Order.”Yes, I still could not believe that Shu Benjamin - who was a quiet Wigan Chinese - was an ex political activist."Until the end, the New Order government became angry and injected political movements on campus to death," continued

Last Updated : 2021-06-21

112 | Mastermind

Listening to stories from Big K and Santos about Benjamin Limantoro's heroism amazed me. You see, Benjamin was a quiet person and did not talk much. But who would have thought that he was once a respected activist?In fact, he had principles that he still holds today. Not cooperating with the government. Moreover, the Surabaya government, led by Mayor Jamaal Alrasheed. Because of that, the garment business was just like that, never getting rich.Even so, it actually amazed me. Benjamin's children had become humble Chinese in the villages of Wigan and Certajava.I remembered Amelia Limantoro. How was she? Should I send her a message? She was already staying with me when I was in shock that my house was attacked.But now I was with her brother, Vincent Limantoro, who is giving a speech on stage."What are you thinking?" Kacey suddenly startled me."It's okay," I said, "I'm just admiring the Limantoro family.""Yeah, I've heard about Ben

Last Updated : 2021-06-22

113 | Mastermind 2

"He is the leader of the Surabaya mafia," said Gerald, looking straight into my eyes, "you are from Surabaya, but you don't know him. Very weird?""I'm not one to get involved in that sort of thing," I said defensively.In fact, in my mind, I wanted to say that Brody was my uncle. However, I still could not believe that the two corpses are Uncle Brody's men. Were the two people really ordered by my uncle, or did they act alone?"Yeah, you're more suited to just playing music," said Gerald sarcastically.“Then what do the police know about this Brody?” I asked."Do you really want to listen?" asked Gerald, still looking into my eyes as if suspecting something."Yes, of course, tell me," I replied.Gerald then explained that his old man was the most powerful person in the underworld in the city of Surabaya. The thugs in this metropolitan city even submit to him."If that one person has said something, it will happen,"

Last Updated : 2021-06-23

114 | Mastermind 3

“Yes, two mafia leaders were fighting over a baby girl. But that was just a story circulating on the streets. Not necessarily true," said Gerald.But somehow, I felt otherwise. I felt the rumors about it were true. But I did not know. Maybe it was just my feeling."Are you guys done?" Kacey asked, suddenly breaking my confusion."Yes, can we go now, Gerald?" I asked."Please," replied Gerald, still looking at me intently.Kacey and I packed up our things and got ready to leave. Just turning around, Gerald called out to Kacey."Miss!" called Gerald."Yes!" Kacey replied."I'm sorry I didn't greet you earlier because of this terrible case," said Gerald, "you're right, Kacey Scielhort, aren't you?""Yeah, that's me," Kacey replied, "Is something wrong?""No," said Gerald, "please send my regards to Mr. Torstein.""Okay, but how do you know my father?" Kacey asked.I also had the same thoughts as K

Last Updated : 2021-06-24

115 | Prejudice

Kacey and I finally returned backstage. There, friends are still enjoying music and art and cultural performances by the villagers of Saltyville.I just parked the car, and Kacey immediately jumped out of the car and rushed to near the stage. Apparently, there was a puppet show by Mr. Wayan.When Kacey and her friends saw the puppet show, I didn't see Mr. P and Matt. Where were they? Did they find something that interests them?Just let them have fun.I then joined Big K, Santos, Cole, and Vincent, who turned out to be talking again. When I approached, I found they were talking about money laundering.According to Vincent, the Rasheed family received bribes from various groups ranging from officials to businessmen to smooth political careers as well as giant government projects.It was just that, Vincent continued, this was just a guess and could not be proven. However, the indications of corruption are very clear. Then he wondered why the I

Last Updated : 2021-06-25

116 | Prejudice 2

We then continued to enjoy the arts and cultural performances performed by the residents of Saltyville Village. Shortly after, Mr. P and Matt appeared to reveal themselves."Where have you been?" I asked."We were just playing around a bit," said Mr. P."He went back to the brothel to go to 'school', he said," said Matt, who was immediately slapped by Mr. P."I told you not to say anything," said Mr. P, furious.My friends laughed at that."No wonder you look cleaner. Just took a shower, huh?" quipped Tiffany."Damn!" grumbled Mr. P.But wait, who was Mr. P 'school' with. Did not let Zoey be the teacher. Oh no! I did not want Zoey with Mr. P playing teacher-student."Wait, who did you go to school with?" I whispered to Mr. P."I was going to spend all my money on that girl who sings well," said Mr. P.I started biting my own teeth."But she's been with by a fat man with curly hair," complained Mr. P.

Last Updated : 2021-06-26

117 | Greed

I thought I was thinking hard about everything that's happened to me lately that I fell asleep in Gary's car.It felt like the closer I got to Saltyville, I felt as if I was being dragged into a maelstrom of power I couldn't find a connection with."Come on, I'll take you home," said Kacey."Thanks," I replied, "but I still don't want to go home.""Do you want to go somewhere?" Kacey asked."I don't know, let's just go home," I changed my mind. "Besides, we have to pack up to get ready to leave for Brazil tomorrow morning.""I think you're right," Kacey replied.We then moved to Kacey's red Mazda. She handed me the car keys, and I drove the car off-campus.Along the way, Kacey never stopped talking about how amazed she was at the unique culture of the Saltyville coast. I could understand that because Kacey has been abroad for a long time and did not know the native culture."I didn't think Saltyville would be evicted by

Last Updated : 2021-06-27

118 | A Superhero

"HEY, wanna talk to something else?" Kacey asked."Yeah, just light stuff. My head is already full of confusion," I said."Shall we chat about a movie?" asked Kacey again."Sure. What movie?" I answered.“What do you think about superhero movies?” Kacey asked."About what?" I asked back."About gender stereotypes," Kacey said.Ouch!According to Kacey, in 2017, the cinema universe was packed with mainstream superhero genre films based on giant comic publishers DC Comics and Marvel.There were recorded six feature films with superhero themes. However, of that number, there is only one film that features female-led superheroes (superheroines), namely Wonder Woman.Even more ironic, said Kacy, in the last two decades or so, there had only been three solo superheroines comic versions made on the big screen. They include Catwoman (2004), Elektra (2005), and Wonder Woman (2017).In the same period, tr

Last Updated : 2021-06-28

119 | Aisha's Blessing

“Hollywood thinks that now is the right time to give women space with their superheroines to match the male-led superhero's superiority. That means we will see more powerful women fighting crime in the future. I hope so," I said."Do you want to be my superhero?" Kacey asked.“Depends if you are willing to be my sidekick?” I joked.Kacey and I burst out laughing as the car pulled into the Certajava alley and pulled up in front of the house. Kacey also said goodbye to me and immediately rushed home because she could not wait to pack up to go to Brazil the next day.Meanwhile, I greeted several neighbors who were on guard at the security post in front of my house. They were, as usual, playing cards with some of the policemen on duty.I then went into the house and found mom and Jenny watching television. It seems they are no longer shocked by what happened last night. I then joined them because I would be leaving them for a few days

Last Updated : 2021-06-28

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