The Great War of Rhodesia

6. The Late

After lunch, Aksa and Nata took the time to talk privately with Lucia and Orland about what was happening in the kingdom.

Lily, Rafa, and Luque stayed behind to wait for Aksa and Nata. While the others returned to their respective places. Some people look impatient to immediately tell about the arrival of Aksa and Nata to his colleagues and relatives.

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"So what are we missing?" nata asked as he, Aksa, Lucia, and Orland were already sitting around a table in Lucia's study.

"Many things" Orland replied, handing over some books for Aksa and Nata to read.

"Oh, is this a budget book and a record of population areas? Well done, Mr. Orland." Aksa looks quite impressed after opening the contents of the 5 books given Orland.

"True, that's a record of the budget and population for five years" Orland replied confirming. "And now I will tell you about what is going on in this kingdom now" he continued, which Nata responded with a ready-to-listen attitude.

"As you may have heard from Mr. Couran and other accounts, the south was taken over by a joint army of several leaders of the south Estates and kingdoms," orland started to tell stories.

"Yes, I heard about it. And then you guys close the gate, right?" Nata gave a response.

"Yes, it's all because we're also in trouble with the Elbrasta kingdom, which cuts our Dracz metal supply line from Estrinx" Orland said. "And after three years of trying to survive, we finally decided to change our plans and close the gates" he continued.

"Yes, I don't think it was a bad decision" Nata said. "But what exactly is the matter of this kingdom with the Kingdom of Elbrasta? I heard from Mr. Couran, their King held him accountable for the death of Queen Daisy and asked the two princes to be returned, but why haven't they done anything yet? Does this kingdom grant their request?"

"Right as you heard. But no, we don't answer their demands." This time Lucia answered. "They did not attack because now the power of the kingdom was divided. Several large noble families appear to have established their respective alliances, after Brother Grevier succeeded in taking over Kotaraja and assuming the throne" he concluded later.

"How long has this been going on?" Nata looks very curious.

"Maybe since five years. And it seems like their situation is getting worse and worse" replied Lucia.

"That's why no noble family should have a private army" said Aksa who was still seen reading books from Orland earlier.

"And ironically we are even grateful for the chaos in the kingdom of Elbrasta. At least it can make us breathe a little relieved" Orland added.

Nata just nodded small. It seems he was thinking something.

"But I don't think there will be any problems with this region. As far as the book goes, everything seems to be going well" Aksa said as if trying to change the theme of the conversation. "Maybe only need small additions to make it more optimal" he added.

"Finally after so long your dream of creating a region like this materialized as well, Your Majesty." Nata also added to change the atmosphere.

"really. But not entirely as I imagined." Lucia answered quickly. "I want this region to be an example for other regions. Not even shutting yourself and being shut out of the outside world. Even now, we have to sneak up and hide if we want to go north or south" he added.

"If your goal is to open the gates and restore the lanes, we can propose agreements and peace treaties on the kingdoms to the north and south." Nata gave advice.

"I don't think that's an option for now. The only way we have is to secure our own path. After all the southern region was part of the Kingdom of Rhodes when this kingdom was first formed." Lucia answered quickly. His eyes stared firmly at Nata.

"So you still want to attack and continue the war?" Aksa pulled her gaze from the book and stared at Lucia in surprise. "It's a pretty shocking thing coming out of your mouth, Princess. Uh, I mean, the Queen." she seemed to be in disbelief at what she had just heard.

"I don't want to prolong the war. In fact, I would like to stop her immediately" Lucia replied to Aksa's words. "But even if I suspect the north or the south will accept the peace agreement that we offer, also because I still have to hold Tyrion accountable for his attacks that took many lives five years ago" he explained later.

It seemed that Nata was just silent observing Lucia closely. He felt something change from the figure of Lucia sitting in front of him.

It is not only his posture that has grown perfectly, to make him look very charming. Or the appearance that shows the beauty and elegance of an adult woman. But more about how the girl behaved. The movement of his body, the way he spoke, his assertiveness, all that was felt changed by Nata.

"But I also understand that I cannot sacrifice this territory to continue fighting" Lucia continued.

"So what are you planning, Your Majesty?" This time Nata asked. His gaze was still filled with curiosity and full of probing towards Lucia.

"The plan is that we will build this region, while gradually rebuilding the forces to carry out another attack. At least to take back Mateus' uncle's territory" replied Lucia who looked confident.

"And how long is the estimated time for your plan?" Nata asked again.

"So you're really preparing to make another attack?" Aksa seemed to be making sure.

"really. I've decided." Lucia looked a little smile. Even though his eyes did not appear to be smiling.

"It seems like you have indeed changed a lot as Mr. Couran said, Your Majesty," Nata said with a smile. He did not know what Lucia had been through until it became like now, but clearly it must have really left a deep mark on the girl's heart.

"Yes, I know. I'm twenty-four years old now. My experience is so much more than the two of you" Lucia replied, which had changed her intonation and her eyes became more cheerful.

"Yes. I don't think so. Other than you passing through life more than us, the rest I doubt, Queen," Aksa said. Which Lucia only replied with a small laugh.

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"Good day, Her Majesty the Queen, Uncle Orland, Primaval, Miss Rafa, Miss Lily, Miss Jean," Suddenly a young Narva dressed as a noble greeted Aksa and Nata's troupe who were walking in the corridor to the outside.

They were about to leave Lucia's residence to visit the place of Ellian and Selene. They are, Aksa, Nata, Lily, Rafa, Luque, Lucia, and Jean.

"During the day, Al." Lucia greeted back.

"Good day, Prince Alexander," said the others almost simultaneously.

"Ah, Second prince?" Aksa had just recognized the young man.

"Oh, right. You're getting bigger now" added Nata, who was 14 years old and only as tall as his shoulders. But now it looks almost out of the way.

"You still remember them, Al? Aksa and Nata." Lucia tried to remind Alexander.

"Yes, the strange young men of the time" Alexander replied without a change of face and intonation. "Good afternoon. It's nice to see you both again" he said later, nodding politely.

"Hey, who said we were weird?" sahut Aksa looks not accepted.

"Now with the appearance of the two of you not growing old at all that alone is already a strange thing," Alexander replied still sounding flat.

"Oh, that's right too." Seen Aksa hooked up a small accepting argument from Alexander.

"Where are you going, Al?" ask Lucia later.

"I was about to pick up Eden, to set out to train to the Magic Weapon Training Garrison in the north." Alexander politely replied.

"Magic Weapon Training? Is that the same as a Mystical Weapon?" Aksa started to look curious and excited after hearing the words Magic Weapon just now.

"No, it's just magic use training to help maximize the weapons we use." This time Rafa answered.

"Wow, really? It's amazing," Aksa looks excited.

"Yes, it's because we've divided the types of warrior training into more specifics." Rafa answered again.

"Miss Rafa has the idea, especially about the use of magic to increase the use of the weapon earlier," said Jean who suddenly added. "And then developed it with Miss Parpera" he continued.

"As expected of the assistant of the God Envoy," said Aksa who sounded very proud of Rafa.

"Thank you, Mr. Aksa," replied Rafa who looked embarrassed.

"Alright then, let's stop by the garrison first. I want to see what his training is like."

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