Todos os capítulos de The Timawa's Daughter : A Tale of Power and Legacy: Capítulo 41 - Capítulo 47

(Timamanukum pov from the past) I met the timawa woman chosen by the anitos. Her name was Apung, and she was indeed a woman of great kindness and wisdom. Despite her humble status, she possessed a quiet strength and dignity that drew me to her. She indeed a woman who's higher than a noble. I decided to take her as my second wife, hoping that the anitos' blessing would bring prosperity to our kingdom. However, some of the nobles were not pleased with my decision. They saw Apung as a timawa, a commoner, and believed that she was beneath me. They opposed our union, whispering among themselves about the impropriety of a noble ruler marrying a woman of lower status. as for my hara she accept her like her own sister. One day as I'm talking to other Datu at the west, I saw Apung walking along the seaside.looks like She's enjoying the breeze and the sound of the waves. I didn't mind her and continue to talk to the Datu but when I look at her A noble walk towards her. As I walk

(lord of Kumintang pov) I stood in the midst of the bustling village, overseeing the preparations for the upcoming festival. The villagers were busy decorating the streets, cooking traditional dishes, and rehearsing the rituals that would honor our ancestors. But despite the excitement and anticipation, I couldn't shake off the feeling of frustration that had been building up inside me. Where was the trade caravan from Tondo? We had an agreement, a binding contract that specified the delivery date and the goods to be exchanged. But day and night, I had waited, and no one had arrived. It was as if they had forgotten about our agreement, or worse, they were trying to make a fool of me. I called for my servant, a loyal man who had been by my side for many years. "Send a message to the Hara of Tondo," I told him, my voice low and even. "Tell her that I will not be treated like a fool. We had an agreement, and they have failed to deliver. If they do not rectify this situation immedia

(third person's pov) As the days passed, the items from the caravan continued to flood the markets, not just in Tondo but in other territories as well. The vendors, unaware of the opium's presence, touted the goods as being of the finest quality, and people eagerly purchased them, drawn in by their allure. In the bustling marketplaces, people would gather around stalls, admiring the fine fabrics, sniffing the spices, and marveling at the intricate craftsmanship of the goods. They would comment on how the fabrics felt softer, the spices smelled more aromatic, and the goods seemed to have a mesmerizing quality to them. As the goods spread from market to market, the effects began to manifest. People would become lethargic, irritable, and dependent on the goods. They would crave more, and the demand would grow. The vendors, oblivious to the cause, would simply note the increased demand and raise their prices, capitalizing on the trend. The impact was subtle at first, but it would