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True to his word, Hindia called Topan to report to him and Thalassia. 

"Hindia and Thalassia," greeted Topan with a bit of salute.

Both Hindia and Thalassia nod as an answer to his greetings. 

"We need you to do something," said Hindia.

"Anything," answered Topan. 

"Get the prince to somewhere nice and make him speak in front of the camera. Tell him that he needs to say how terrible the condition is here and that in order for him to be released, the kingdom must fulfil our requests," said Hindia. 

Thalassia closes her eyes at the thought. She truly has not wanted things to get this far. But Hindia seems so determined. 

"Yes, Hindia."

"Good, off you go now."

"Is there anything else you want me to do?" Topan asked before he leaves.

"Yes, I almost forgot. Get the recording to Garuda. I need King Mega to see it. Another thing that I thought would be great is to broadcast it to the whole New Kingdom of Indonesia," said Hindia.

"But Hindia, that would be revealing our existance to the world."

"It is about time, I think. We have been here for so many years," answered Hindia while taking a glance at Thalssia who is keeping quiet and refusing to acknowledge Hindia's intentions.

"Of course, Hindia. I will make sure that the king receives our message."

With that, Topan leaves the Mataram room; immediately making his way to get the prince- the most precious Neo Renegades' asset at the moment. Upon reaching the cell, he knocks on Prince Surya's door.

"Prince Surya, you need to do something for us," he said. 

"And what if I refuse?" challenged Prince Surya from inside his cell, pretending that he had not seen it coming when in fact, he has been expecting this for some time. 

"Unfortunately, you don't have that option."

Prince Surya smiles because he knows this is his opportunity. He then waits for Topan to open the door and shackle him. Without saying anything, both Topan and Prince Surya walks to the designated recording room- which turns out to be Topan's room. 

"You said we need to do something? This looks like a room to me," said Prince Surya. 

"I know. We need to make this video realistic," answered Topan. 

Prince Surya notices the dark humour in Topan's answer for he finds himself trying not to chuckle. He looks around to see the room which in all honesty, looks very similar to his prison cell. He realizes that the Neo Renegades are not living a decent life themselves, which verify their motivation to acquire some of the kingdom's resources. 

"Sit on the bed and show your shackled hands to the camera," ordered Topan. 

Prince Surya moves to the bed while casuallying saying,"I don't know if you are hiding it, but I saw your badge on the inner side of your uniform."

Topan, who are trying to operate the camera, freezes instantly. His eyes are starting to bulge out, unable to look at the prince in the eye. He knows what this could mean. If Prince Surya is to tell Hindia and Thalassia regarding the badge on Topan's uniform, he would be kicked out of the headquarter. 

'And being fed to the sharks?' Topan shivers at the thought.

"What if I still have the badge?" Topan tries to cover up his nerves with a challenging remark. 

"Oh, nothing. I was just saying." 

Prince Surya proceeds to sit down on the bed and places his shackled hands in front of him so that the camera can capture it. 'Even the smell of this room is sickening,' he thought.

"So, this is what you have to say," said Topan as he gives Prince Surya a piece of paper with a handwritten script on it. The writing is so terrible that it is barely legible. 

It reads,' My name is Prince Surya, the eldest son of King Mega of the New Kingdom of Indonesia. I have been kidnapped by the Neo Renegades. They have a couple of demands that should be fulfilled before I can be released. First, an access for 1 month to Matahari's resources including seeds and fertilizers. Second, rationed food for the Neo Renegades soldiers for 1 year while. Third, increased food for Rama.'

"Quite frankly, I do not understand the true motives behind these three requests. It seems all over the place and vague," said Prince Surya upon reading the poorly-handwritten script. 

"Just say what is there on the paper!" ordered Topan. 

"Alright, if that is what you want," said Prince Surya, acting indifferent. 

"Camera-rolling!" said Topan. 

"Hello, Father, Mother and Chahaya. I have been kidnapped."

"CUT!" said Topan. 

"That is not what is on the script!" 

"But it serves the same purpose, no?" asked Prince Surya nonchalantly. 

"Just say what is on the script!"

"You know, Topan. I am curious. What is the purpose of holding on to that badge? Is it because you need it to infiltrate the kingdom? Or is it because you were an ex-guard at Garuda and you want a chance to be re-installed as guard. Regardless of the reasons, I can help you get that," said Prince Surya, looking directly at Topan in the eye, showing him that he is the future King. 

Topan is taken aback at what Prince Surya told him. So much that he is unable to find his words.

"Are you not going to turn on that camera? I would turn it on myself, if only I wasn't handcuffed," said Prince Surya. 

As if bewitched, Topan proceeds to free Prince Surya's hands and gets his camcorder. Without saying anything, he turns the camera on for the prince. 

"My name is Prince Surya, the eldest son of King Mega of the New Kingdom of Indonesia. I have been kidnapped by the Neo Renegades. They have a couple of demands that should be fulfilled before I can be released. First, an access for 1 month to Matahari's resources including seeds and fertilizers. Second, rationed food for the Neo Renegades soldiers for 1 year while. Third, increased food for Rama."

Without a pause or hesitation, Prince Surya says the script in one take. Presenting himself has been a routine since he was a very young boy; hence, it gives him no difficulties to memorize script or performing a speech on prompt. 

"Cut," said Topan. 

The camera is turned off. Prince Surya takes out a letter -which has been hidden under his clothes.

"I believe you would be the right person for this task. If you would deliver it to my brother, I will see what I can do to get you what you truly want." 

"What makes you think I will side with you? I am a rebellion if you haven't noticed," said Guntur. 

Prince Surya stands up and puts the letter on the inner part of Topan's uniform. 

"I am not forcing you. But I think it is worth thinking about," said Prince Surya.

He then steps back and gives Topan his two hands to be handcuffed. Again, Topan does what the prince is suggesting him to do. 

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