All Chapters of In the Name of the Sacred Tree: Chapter 211 - Chapter 220
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209 | Mr. Torstein
I immediately packed up and said goodbye to my mother and sister. Like the trip to Brazil, I brought only what I needed. I texted Kacey, apologizing to her for waking up late."Sorry, I woke up late," I said."You're always like that when you're drunk," said Kacey. "Well, hurry up and pick me up here.""I'm on my way," I replied.I drove straight back to the Schielhorts' house. Damn. In two days I have to go back and forth to West Surabaya. I had to take Kacey with me because she's the only person who's ever been to the United States.In the middle of that trip, I made a video call with the LGBT Gang at the same time, asking where are they? Leah, Garry, Brittany, and Tiffany said they were preparing to head to the airport. I told them that I would meet them at Juanda Airport at 11 pm."I'll meet you at the airport at 11 pm," I said."What do you need that afternoon?" asked Leah."I woke up late and had to pick up Kacey first,"
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210 | Heritage
Along the way, just like before when Kacey and I went to Brazil, Kacey asked a lot of questions about me. He always asks me to share my experiences of meeting great people."Have you ever known a great woman?" Kacey asked."Yes, of course," I said as I drove."Tell me," Kacey begged.“Do you remember when we were in Saltyville with the LGBT Gang, Mr. P, and Matt, last week?” I asked."Yeah, I remember," Kacey replied."Do you remember that old woman weaving bamboo in the yard of a shop?" I asked again."Yes, I remember that woman," said Kacey, "you bought her two serving hoods.""Yes, that's true," I said."What's with the old woman?" Kacey asked."That old woman's name is Mother Thalyssa," I said."Tell me," Kacey asked again.“The long history of the Surabaya hood is about to end. Mother Thalyssa, age 72, is the last generation of Saltyville native craftsmen,” I began.
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211 | Excited Old Man
“Do you know an old man who is still excited?” Kacey asked."Of course," I replied."Tell me," said Kacey."Okay," I said. "I'm going to tell you the story of a man in Saltyville.""Again?""Yes, Saltyville is full of great people.""Okay.""His name is Mr. Wayan."It was scorching hot at that time, so the rest of the rain that had fallen the previous day was not felt. In one corner of Saltyroth, the weather didn't seem to matter to an old man engrossed in the front porch of his log house. This grandfather has dark brown skin, short and thin. But his stature looks solid.The hair that framed his round head was trimmed like a military short hairstyle. The 'savage' impression of a soldier sticks. Round glasses adorn his mustache face. Cigarette smoke incessantly blew from his thin lips."No, knock, no, knock," the carpentry tools clashed.Maybe because it was hot, he was only wrapped in a single s
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212 | The Divas
The car I was driving was stuck in traffic. As usual, the main road connecting the two cities was packed with vehicles. Juanda International Airport itself is located on the border of these two cities. So it is very natural that vehicles from both directions of each city crowded the streets."Looks like we're stuck in traffic," said Kacey."Yeah, it's normal on a weekend like this," I said as I explained the situation."I thought you had another story," Kacey said."You're the one who asked?" I said.“Do you have an idol female singer?” Kacey asked."We've discussed this before," I said, "Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin.""No, I mean an Indonesian singer," said Kacey. “If you say people who are already famous, it's not unique anymore. Tell me a singer you know has a beautiful voice but he is not famous."I could only find one person with such requirements. Sorry, two beautiful voices.I then sing, "My love
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213 | Things You Don't Know
After parking the car in the airport parking lot, Kacey and I walked to the airport for international flights. Here, we met the LGBT Gang, which seems to have been there first."Hi! Kacey," said the LGBT Gang."Langley you're welcome too," said Kacey, "I'm glad you can come along.""Now what, Lang?" she asked."Now we wait for the manager of Boumerank," I said.Unusually Brother Quinn wasn't in a place like this. Usually, he was there and prepared everything."Langley!" apparently the person I was talking about just showed up. He is professional and dedicated."Hi! Brother Quinn," I said and introduced him to the LGBT Gang, "these are my friends who are coming to the United States."“What a coincidence,” Quinn said, “Here are six tickets for you. The crew was already waiting in the boarding room. As usual, Ray, Fred, and Ivan will be late."The six of us took care of our check-in needs, while Brother Qu
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214 | Insight Knowledge
"Want to hear something even more ridiculous?" I asked."Yeah," Leah said, "tell me something else.""Apparently you're not only good at playing music," said Gary."What are you going to tell us this time?" asked Brittany."History," I replied."We're listening," Tiffany.I started the story.In the history of warfare, defense technology is as developed as an attack weapon. For example, the construction of a large fort with solid walls in order to hold off most of the enemy soldiers outside the fort.If you've ever played the game Stronghold, you can feel how difficult it is to defeat an opponent with a fortress plus a large wall. Therefore, ancient wars were full of siege strategies that often took a very long time.In order to enter a city or a fortress, humans have poured all their ingenuity into creating various kinds of weapons. Similarly, when surrounded, humans also put all their efforts to survive.Well, h
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215 | Arrival
Summerfest is an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First held in 1968, Summerfest is located at Henry Maier Festival Park, adjacent to Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's central business district.The flight from Surabaya to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 19 hours, 45 minutes. As soon as the plane landed in Wisconsin, United States, the next day, we immediately boarded a special bus that had been provided by the Summerfest committee. This bus then took us directly to the five-star hotel that had been booked by the committee.Just got off the bus, I didn't see the exhausted faces of Kacey and the LGBT Gang. Instead, they seemed to glow in the morning sun. I don't know what's on their mind so they smile to themselves while looking at the luxury hotel in front of them.As for me, mostly sitting in the plane cabin makes me sore. I feel like I just want to go to sleep right away before the concert starts on Sunday tomorrow. Sleeping
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216 | Lapointe
"Hey, Langley!" Fred greeted me as Kacey and I walked into the hotel lobby.As before when he was in America, Fred was with the two girls who kept clinging to him."Fred," I replied. "Do you know where the meeting place is?""In the Gold room," replied Ray who suddenly appeared.He was not alone, but with Ivan and four women. Two each. Both Ray, Ivan, and Fred, all wore more casual clothes. Just like me, they were wearing T-shirts and shorts."What are we really talking about?" I asked."Usually, it's about the schedule, equipment, last coordination before tomorrow," explained Ray."Usually also followed by a press conference," added Ivan."I'll skip that one," I said."No, we all have to be present at the press conference," said Fred, "we are a four-member band, not a football team."“Are we going to be photographed in a shirt and shorts like this?” I asked."Yeah, take it easy," Ray said, "as
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217 | Summerfest
"Lang, hey Langley," a female voice whispered, calling my name.I slowly opened my eyes. There was Kacey's face sitting in front of me. The fragrance then wafted into my nose."Did you just take a shower?" I asked, straightening up."Yeah," said Kacey, "and you'd better take a shower too!""What time is it?" I asked."Nine in the morning," Kacey replied."It's still morning. I want to sleep again," I said as I lay down and closed my eyes again."Come on, don't you want to see the Summerfest?" Kacey sulked.My eyes immediately opened hearing that. Shit! I forget. Watching the Summerfest sounds like fun. Besides, I could feel the atmosphere first before the gig tonight."Okay, I'll take a shower first," I said."Hurray!"In the bathroom, I went back to what happened last night between Kacey and me. Her scent still lingered in my sense of smell. I could still feel Kacey's smooth skin in the palm of my hand.
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218 | Summerfest 2
The fun of watching the Summerfest concert finally ended. We didn't expect international concerts to be that wild. Just like music festivals in Indonesia. No fights, but still dangerous.We went back to the hotel, but Kacey told me to go to the room first. She said there is still something she needs to do with the LGBT Gang. When I asked if I could accompany her, she just said that I should rest for the gig tonight."You rest," said Kacey, "I and LGBT Gang still have things to do.""I can accompany you," I offered."No need," Kacey replied, "this is a woman's business.""Okay. All right then," I said.We parted ways in the hotel lobby. I went up to the second floor while Kacey came back out of the hotel. I thought this is my chance to call Amelia, Aisha, Julia, and Zoey.In the room, I went to the balcony and saw the daytime view on Copacabana beach. I sat on the chair and took my phone out of my pants pocket.Amelia. She asked
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