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All Chapters of In the Name of the Sacred Tree: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

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159 | A Nostalgia

"I like mysteries," Kacey said. “Travelling to see other cultures, listen to history, admire works of art, and sort of.”"Really?" I asked in mock amazement.Even though I was really amazed."Now it's my turn to ask," said Kacey."Go ahead," I said even though I was worried that Kacey would ask all kinds of questions."How can you play bass?" asked Kacey, “I mean, when did you first play it? It's rare these days to be a bass player."I then smiled and thought back to the past. I then told Kacey. The first time I played bass was when I was in 1st grade in high school. At that time, I liked to play guitar like most boys.In the past, I told Kacey, there was a famous underground band called Heretical Spirit. The band consists of only two members, Big K as the guitarist-vocalist and Cole, the drummer.I really admire those who dare to choose an unpopular genre. What fascinated me even more with the Heretical Spiri
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160 | Something to Prove

"HOW did it happen?" Kacey asked.“He is a wonderful man,” I replied. “In Surabaya, he is one of those philanthropists who doesn't like publications. Hendryx did a lot of good, but the media always saw his controversial side.""Really?" said Kacey, “I didn't know that. But isn't the media always like that? And that's according to the public's taste.""Yeah, that's it," I said. "And Hendryx doesn't mind being preached as a controversial figure close to sin, the pious men say."Kacey laughed at my words."Tell me," she pleaded.Hendryx, I said, was the founder of various charities. Saltycraft in Saltyville was one of the social enterprises to accommodate the work of villagers. That way, the handicrafts and produce of the villagers could be marketed professionally.Kacey listened to me seriously.Hendryx, I continued, was highly respected by the villagers of Saltyville. But lately, he often gets into troubl
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161 | Wake Up Call

"HEY! Wake up!" Kacey exclaimed, "we'll be late for our flight."I listened to Kacey with still lay eyes. It was hard to open my eyes after last night's 'wrestling' with Kacey to prove that I was a responsible guy."What's the time now?" I asked lazily."Nine o'clock," Kacey replied half-naked, putting away the bed. "Wake up!""One more hour," I asked."I want it too, but the plane won't," Kacey forced, rocking me."They, Ray, Ivan, and Fred, must not be awake either," I said defensively."Don't refer to them. Think for yourself,” Kacey insisted again."Okay," I gave up and sat down. "By the way, what time is the flight to Indonesia?" I asked."One o'clock in the afternoon," Kacey replied. "I want to take a shower first, and you, don't sleep again.""Okay," I replied.Kacey went into the bathroom while I took my cell phone. I wonder if any new messages came in. And it was there. There were messages fr
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162 | Going Home

AFTER I finished showering, I got out of the bathroom. At that time, I saw Kacey, who was packing. In fact, my luggage was already packed."You don't have to do that," I said."It's okay," Kacey said, "so we can get ready sooner."“Why should we rush? After all, Rio de Janeiro Airport is also nearby. It doesn't take long to get there," I said as I changed into the clothes that Kacey had prepared."So that we have time left to enjoy the last day in Rio," said Kacey."Okay," I said, then rushed to help her.After everything was done, I looked at the clock, which showed 10 o'clock in the afternoon. I didn't expect time to go so fast in Brazil. Then, Kacey called the bell boy by phone to the receptionist. Kacey wants help carrying luggage down to the first floor.Shortly after, the bell boy came and helped us carry our luggage to the first-floor lobby. As usual, only Kacey and I were ready. I didn't see Ray, Ivan, and Fred, not even
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163 | Foreplay

THE plane we were traveling on landed at Surabaya Airport, the next day. Kacey and I got out of the airport. While on the plane, Kacey said that she didn't want to go home but wanted to stay at a hotel near the airport. You see, she has to go straight to Jakarta tomorrow.Kacey and I said goodbye to the crew and Quinn. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the crew for taking care of all the needs of the Boumerrank concert at Rock in Rio.Before we parted, Quinn told me that next week Boumerrank would have a concert in Singapore. I hope that I don't get into trouble and take care of my health."Kacey," Quinn called.“Yes, Quinn,” Kacey replied, “can I entrust Langley to you?”"Of course," Kacey replied, "he's getting cooler isn't he?"“Yes, and we Boumerank bid for it,” said Quinn, “I hope you can come with us again next week in Singapore.”"It's up to him," said Kacey spoiled,
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164 | Something Familiar

GARY then guided us to the back of the hotel. Just like Hotel Satyricon in the city center, Hotel Satyricon II also has a backside that has a nightclub.Gary led us out of the back door of the hotel. After walking some distance, there was a path of steps to the bottom surrounded by a garden with various ornamental flower types. Palm trees rose in between.I then helped Kacey down the stairs. A bit far ahead, there was a crowded parking lot. In front of the parking lot, there was a classic-style fountain with half-naked women holding pottery. It was just similar to the fountain in Kacey's house.In front of that fountain, there was a building that was still part of the Satyricon International. On the roof, there was a neon box that says FOREPLAY in pink.On this Foreplay courtyard, dozens of people were lining up to enter. Almost all of them came from among young people. Indeed, this Foreplay was specially designed for young people from the upper-middle cl
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165 | The Second Time

OUR place was becoming crowded. While Leah sat on the sofa armrests beside Kacey and Tiffany jumped into my lap."Gary, find a chair, bring it here," I asked."It's all right," said Gary, lighting his match and lifting it high in the air. "I'm just standing."Yes, you were right. You should stand up. Only you were the most stamina among us. Besides, Gary was also a professional fitness coach at one of the leading gyms in Surabaya - Old Timey's Fitness Center.While waiting for the guest DJ performance, we then drank and talked about Boumerank Rock in Rio Concert. Previously, the LGBT Gang often took the time to watch me perform at Surabaya or Indonesia."Really?" said Tiffany to Kacey, "you and Langley sleep together?""Now this is news," said Brittany."Don’t spread it," Kacey corrected.I nodded in confirmation, while Kacey just laughed as she covered her face with her palms bashfully."What did Langley do to you
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166 | Japanese Chronicle

"It's okay?" I nodded at Kacey. "That's my uncle. He summoned me."I left Kacey who went back to the friends. These two bodyguards flanked me as I entered the VIP room.In this room, there are several people who are relaxing drinking, and smoking in the room which I estimate is 6 x 6 meters. The dance poles were just a support for the bodyguards. Nothing special. Besides, the music isn't too loud inside.“Uncle Brody,” I greeted him respectfully. "You called me?""Yes," he answered. "Is there anything I can help you with?" I asked."No," he answered again, "what help can I ask a young man like you for?"I just smiled wryly at that. However, what he said was true. What can a musician help a mob boss?“Moe,” said Brody, “told you you were coming. I just want to chat with my nephew. Do you mind?”So, it was Brother Moe, Bacchanalia's security who told him."No," I replied. "I
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167 | The Three Children

Then, continued Uncle Brody, there was a Dutchman who bought the Japanese brothel. The Dutchman turned ianjo into bordeel. That means, the status of jugun ianfu only changes to hoeren.The goal, as a residence for his mistress who is Chinese and the son of their infidelity, is still small. The mistress is also the manager of the brothel or commonly called the Mother."The rules are the same as for ianjo, prostitutes are prohibited from leaving the brothel," said Uncle Brody.Because of that, said Uncle Brody, the pregnant Javanese woman gave birth under the shade of a banyan tree that grew in the middle of the bordeel yard. Therefore, the child was given the name Ichijiku which means fig tree in Japanese. The woman deliberately uses Japanese so that later she knows the origin of the seeds.“When he grew up, his friends just called him Ichi or Brother Ichi. From there it gradually changed to Brochi and then Brody,” said Uncle Brody. "To make it
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168 | Someone Special

THE crowd on the second floor of Foreplay moved aside. Uncle Brody is like Moses parting the Red Sea. At the same time, my curiosity was heightened because Uncle Brody called himself and me the same.What's the same? I do not understand. I then walked out of the VIP room to the previous Love Seat, thinking about how it all happened.Is it true that the facts and history of the Tanoto family, as told by Uncle Brody? Or he just made up all the stories about jugun ianfu, sacred houses, fig trees, inter-ethnic riots, and so on. I think Uncle Brody is trying to impress me so I can become his associate.I'll ask mom when I get home.As I walked, I took the time to look at the stage. Apparently, there were several pairs of men and women dancing. The women dancing sensually seduce the men of their respective partners. Vice versa. DJ Butterfly, the host, and the backup dancers seemed to be cheering.Apparently, Skin for Win has started. The pair that dances
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