The Great War of Rhodesia

30. The Turmoil in the North

The next morning Lucia contacted Nata from Varun City to confirm all the reports she had heard from Cornelius last night.

"For the time being making camp for the refugees it is the most profitable road for both sides, Your Majesty," nata said after Lucia finished ascertaining her plans against the people of the Elbrasta Kingdom.

"Yes, thank goodness. Lucky this problem came when you were in the Central Region," said Lucia sounding relieved from behind the Speaker.

"And since I cannot return to the Central Region before finishing this war, then I would like to ask for your help to find out about the real problem, before you return to Varun City," the Queen continued with a request for help. "You understand what I mean, right?"

"I understand, Your Majesty. I will try to find out what has really happened in the Elbrasta region, until those people flee to our place" Nata replied in response to a request for help from Lucia.

"Thank you, Nat." Lucia sounded relieved. "And if you need more time in the Central Region for that, do it. After all, all the plans for this southern region we've run."

"All right, Your Majesty. I understand," replied Nata before the communication was cut off.

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Later that day Nata again held a meeting with Cornelius and the members of Parliament to discuss the development of the refugees.

This time Rafa and Luque did not attend the meeting, as there were other tasks they had to complete.

"How is the latest news from the camp we built for the refugees, Mr Cornelius?" tanya Nata opens the meeting.

"We have finished our camp in the area you are referring to" replied Cornelius from his seat opposite Aksa. "Four Combat Trains and 10 soldiers are also preparing to guard the place."

"Food has also been delivered to the camp this morning. After last night we had to send them some emergency food and drinks" Fla added.

"And so, it seems that the refugees are growing from last night." This time Constantine spoke.

"Yes, in the afternoon we plan to send food back to the camp. But maybe for the last time" Fla said later. "Because we no longer have food reserves to share if they continue to grow."

Nata looks a little nod at the report. "Mr Lexus, Mr Cedrik, can you send soldiers to the port of Mado Beach over the east coast?" tanyanya then who impressed out of the topic of conversation.

"And may I ask the reason, Lord Nata?" lexus asked with a heavy voice.

"To anticipate things we don't want" Nata replied quickly.

"Do you suspect any Elbrasta soldiers at the port may be making an attack on the east coast?" Cedrik was seen starting to put on a worried face.

"We'd better be paranoid than apolitical, right?" chirps Aksa suddenly.

"really. I worry about that. The war in the south alone was enough for now. We must not accept another attack" Nata replied later.

"Then why don't we take over the port. And set up a guard post in that place" Lexus said.

"Yes, I agree with Mr. Lexus' proposal" Cedrik said.

"The problem is if we do that, it is likely that Elbrasta will use it as an excuse to attack us" Nata explained.

"Oh, that's right." Some people seem to agree with Nata.

"So we simply send soldiers to that place. No need to take over. Just in case," said Nata again. "And if there is nothing suspicious at the port, then do patrol around it" he concluded later.

"Well, Mr. Nata, I understand," Cedrik and Lexus answered almost simultaneously.

"And how is the latest news about the civil war that is taking place in the kingdom of Elbrasta?" Nata asked back. This time on a new topic. "Is all this related to Her Majesty's cousin the Queen?"

"The two largest noble families in Elbrasta Kingdom?" aksa asked looks assured.

"Yes, Mr. Aksa."

"It's very impressive that Lucia's cousin can fight two powerhouses at once." Aksa seemed impressed by this.

The situation became silent after Aksa stopped talking. The people in the room, except Nata, did not understand what the young man had just said.

"Why? Is it because I called Lucia?" ask Aksa who is aware of the awkward situation that is forming. "I mean Her Majesty the Queen. Sorry-sorry," he continued, who seemed to misinterpret the confusion of the people about his words with their discomfort because he let go of the name Lucia.

"It looks like Prince Grevier has enough power to be able to compensate for the strength of two large families united," said Nata then tried to restore the atmosphere.

"really. Prince Grevier does have the power to keep up with the Roxan and Voryn families." Cornelius.

It was seen Nata glancing faintly towards Lily who was sitting behind him. "What kind of strength does he have, Mr Cornelius?" tanyanya.

"What is a Mystical Weapon? Or Elite Forces?" Aksa returned. This time with a question.

"Okay, I'm not so sure either, Mr. Aksa. But what I can conclude is based on our spy reports, that these powers are some very skilled and competent individuals in their respective fields" Cornelius explained.

"Sounds like the Eight Guards to me" said Aksa quickly, staring at Nata.

"Yes, I think this problem is moving in the direction that I fear" Nata replied.

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After lunch, Nata again contacted Lucia in Varun City. In addition to reporting the results of the meeting earlier, also at the same time to ask Lucia's approval of the plan that he will make.

"So you think this happened to have something to do with the people who were collecting Scion's bracelet?" Lucia asked again after hearing all the explanations and plans from Nata earlier.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Because the time is too good to be coincidental." Nata answered. "A week ago Miss Yvvone's colleague discovered that the Elf region of the Azuar Clan had been infiltrated by a group of people. And something had been stolen from their Ancient Tomb," he said then toward the microphone in his hand.

"Yes, it was too coincidental" Lucia responded.

"And if my conjecture is correct, then we need to immediately resolve the matter in the south immediately, Your Majesty. Because the problems in the Kingdom of Elbrasta today will be much worse than we think," said Nata later.

"But do you think that's wise, Nat?" Lucia's voice was hesitating. "I mean to install a cannon that will be carried with magic on our Airship," the woman continued explaining the purpose of her question.

"That's the fastest way we've got to beat Tyrion, Augra, and Joren, Your Majesty." Nata tries to convince Lucia of his plan.

"Indeed right. The impact caused by the cannon proved to be very strong. But it is also very destructive," said Lucia who is still not sure right with the plan from Nata. "Are you going to engage the towns on the west side using those cannons?"

"We can try to minimize the damage and casualties that will be caused by the weapon. But we don't have any time left, Your Majesty," Nata said, still trying to convince Lucia.

"All right if that's the case. We will talk about this again after you return to Varun City. Me and the others need to hear the plan in more detail directly from you" Lucia said later.

"All right, Your Majesty. I've understood. Otherwise tomorrow maybe the day after tomorrow we'll go back to Varun City." Nata answered.

"Be careful. I'm waiting for you guys to come."

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