CH : 23 Ahupathi Decision

23 Ahupathi Decision

Ahupathi then slowly said something to Sajit who then displayed a surprised face as he could only nod in place in disbelief as he carefully listened to the Elder's words.

Sajit then immediately told Henry what Ahupathi said.

"Ahupathi agrees to take the entire tribe to the United States. He said that while this is our ancestral land, everything here is very difficult. Food, education, living conditions, diseases. Everything is difficult here." Sajit spoke with an enthusiastic tone. "Ahupathi says it is better to move the tribe out to somewhere where it is easier to live in and where the era is advanced and there is a point to live and something greater to strive for rather than living here wasting our lives in pointless things"

Henry then looked at the elder while keeping a calm demeanor.

"When are we going ?" He asked.

Sajit then translated it to Ahupathi, who then quickly gave an answer.

"Ahupathi says the tribe needs time to prepare. He said it would take at least 1 month to get everything ready." Sajit told while nodding towards Henry.

When Henry hears that, he falls into a contemplating silence before speaking.

"I would have to go back to the United States first to get everything ready. And how many people are there in the tribe ?" Henry spoke as he had made his decision.

Sajit quickly asks the elder and responds to Henry.

"There are 437 people." Sajit politely spoke. "70 are children, 160 are adult women, 140 are adult men while the rest of 47 are the elderly."

After the various conversations with Ahupathi, Henry decided to rest for today as he was immensely exhausted from the journey.

He was guided by one of the servants of Ahupathi towards a separate hut in the back of the main area where he was accommodated.

Henry did not wait anymore and proceeded to lay his weary self in the thickly padded cloth bed that had been specially prepared for him.

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<The Next Morning>

Henry woke up with a very refreshing feeling.

The mornings in Himalayan mountain ranges were very cold, but Henry could endure this cold as this is not too extreme.

Of course it's because Henry wore multiple layers of clothes right now so he felt comfortably warm. If he was just wearing normal clothes, he would have frozen the moment he stepped into these snowy mountains.

The Himalayan Mountains were known for having dry spells at the foot of the mountain while snow caps could fall in an avalanche if one was not careful enough. The differences in elevation alone was enough to make anyone sick if they rushed too fast to climb the mountain.

This makes Henry surprised at how the Gurkha can live normally in this weather. Not only the Gurkha that can live in cold weather but there were others too.

What made Gurkha stand out among others was their combat instinct, especially in close combat. This combat instinct is genetically inherited by the process of natural adaptation and evolution, having been deeply ingrained into genetic muscle memory, Gurkhas were great warriors in battle.

What makes Henry more excited is that the Gurkha tribe had relatively no contact with the outside world. The Gurkha that served in India and the UK usually are Gurkha clansmen that live in the city like Sajit. The 'wild' Gurkha like this tribe are already very rare as most of the tribe already move out to open cities.

This makes this tribe very special as they retained most of their combat instinct compared to the one who lived in the city.

Even the Gurkha woman here is very tough as they must survive in extreme conditions. Henry is already considering training all of the female children to serve as a special bodyguard for Susan and his future wives and girlfriends.

Now that Henry wakes up, it's time to walk around the tribe to see the situation.

Henry had just washed his face and brushed his teeth before he quickly went out of the house to look for anyone who might want to become his subordinate.

The villagers already know they would move out from this place 1 month later. So many of them already prepared everything as this is Ahupathi's decision but even they were happy doing so.

Ahupathi had been the spiritual leader of the tribe for many years. So his decision was never questioned by the villagers.

Having been already informed of the situation, the people immediately realized the significance of Henry, not only was he an outsider, but he was also able to get them out of the barren snowy mountains of Gurkha. To the people, Henry was already somewhat of a leader to them.

Many people here had soon started surrounding Henry to take a look at what their future leader looks like.

Henry walked around with the tailing crowd behind him for a little bit before Sajit approached him and asked when they were going back to Kathmandu.

Henry decided 2 hours later they would have a good time before they began their return journey to Kathmandu. Henry had to go back to the United States as fast as possible to prepare everything.

His initial plan just to recruit some children, but plans keep changing as it is going, and Henry had to improvise.

But so was life, nothing ever goes as planned, plus now with the whole tribe he would have a study supply of young children who could be trained from birth.

Now the whole tribe is going to be abducte- err, "taken" it means his preparations are not enough.

Just bringing 437 people to the United States is already a headache.

Moreover, Henry must deal with immigration stuff with the US Government. So going back to the United States earlier is the best choice in order to smooth things out a bit.

2 hours later, Henry and Sajit left the village on donkeys full of supplies.

Ahupathi had sent off Henry with a strict reminder that Henry had to return after 1 month as they already promised.

Henry and Sajit quickly reach outside of the tribe area as the journey to their carriage would take some time. If they did not reach the carriage before dark, it would be dangerous for them as many roads here were dangerously steep.

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<3 day later>

Henry and Sajit had finally reached Kathmandu.

Henry then paid Sajit $1,000 for his service.

Sajit immediately showed a flash of happiness as he received his payment. He knew how much $1,000 could do for his family and he could only think of the future they will share with a generous man like Henry.

Sajit knew his life would be better if he were to follow Henry, he already thought as such even from back at their stay in the village.

Sajit held a deep breath as he mustered up the courage to speak.

"Henry, I know you want Gurkha to be a bodyguard." Sajit breathed out. "Can you consider me? Even though I live in the city, my fighting skill is still there."

When Henry heard that, he held his laughter as he felt funny when a burly man like Sajit speaks so meekly like that.

"Well, you better be waiting here a month later." Henry chuckled. "I look forward to the protection you offer, Mr. Sajit."

Although Henry acknowledged that Sajit wouldn't match the caliber of a professional bodyguard in terms of skill and experience—perhaps even falling slightly short, given his lack of training and aversion to risk—Henry recognized the untapped potential in Sajit's abilities.

Beyond his proficiency in English and his willingness to learn, Sajit had the unique opportunity to immerse himself in Henry's world for an extended period, estimated at 3 to 5 years. During this time, he could absorb a wealth of knowledge far beyond the realm of physical protection.

Sajit would not only witness Henry's interactions with clients but also gain insight into negotiation tactics, conflict resolution strategies, and client management techniques. He would learn firsthand about the intricacies of Henry's hiring process, including how to identify talent and assess character traits crucial for the job.

In addition to observing Henry's daily routines and habits, Sajit would glean valuable insights into risk assessment, security protocols, and emergency response procedures. He would become familiar with Henry's preferences, from his preferred dining choices to his preferred methods of relaxation, enabling him to anticipate and fulfill Henry's needs seamlessly.

Furthermore, Sajit would have the opportunity to accompany Henry to various locations, gaining exposure to different environments and cultures. This exposure would enhance his adaptability and situational awareness, vital qualities for any effective bodyguard.

With time and experience, Sajit could evolve from a mere observer into a trusted confidant and advisor, capable of providing invaluable support to Henry in all aspects of his professional and personal life. And when the time came, armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Sajit could indeed transition into a role as a mentor and instructor, imparting his experiences to the next generations of aspiring bodyguards.

His tribes young ones who will training and Henry was sure learning from their own will be easier for them.

The solo reason Henry was willing to hire him.

Sajit, of course, can understand what Henry intended to speak, and enthusiastically replied, "Roger that, Boss."

Henry was just laughing at this rate, he then had a chat with Sajit about various stuff about the tribe's intricacies.

After 3 hours of waiting, Henry's flight to the US was finally ready and it was time to head back home.