The Great War of Rhodesia

Prolog Third Arc

Lucia held a meeting to discuss the situation and conditions of the southern region, as well as their status against Joren and Augra, days after the attacks on Cleyra and Solidor were carried out.

In addition, the meeting will also be used to discuss further chaos in the north.

There were only a few top military officers in the meeting room. While the Parliament and the chairman of each region look complete to attend it. Except for elder Yllgarian.

"Currently General Caspian has managed to take over part of Cleyra. But the Joren Kingdom does not seem to be staying silent" Vossler said after Lucia opened the meeting.

"The news from the spy network, three hundred soldiers were moving towards the borders of Cleyra and Solidor, a few days ago. And maybe it will arrive between tomorrow morning or tomorrow night" he continued.

"But there's no need to worry. Because our Airship has arrived and is ready for use," the knight added with a cross-cut wound to his nose later.

"It's good that it is." Lucia responded.

"Then, as previously thought, the Augra had the idea that it would take advantage of the situation we were in with the Jorenites, by starting their advance into Nezarad City." Vossler continued his report.

"True, we should pay more attention to their movements." This time it was Evora who was speaking from across from Vossler's seat. "Because their forces are quite strong, and they are also quite clever at reading our movements."

Only Vossler and Evora were present at the meeting.

"I think there are indeed people with logical thinking in that kingdom" Nata said from the end of the table. Sitting between Aksa and Lily. "And that means there's a possibility for us to negotiate or make a deal with them" he continued.

"Are you sure they're gonna do it?" ask the Queen from the other end of the table right across from Nata's seat.

"really. They proved undaunted by our power. Even after knowing our Airship though," said Evora added. "Doesn't that mean they feel like they can compete with us? It would be difficult to negotiate with such a type of person."

"I don't think they know our true strength yet, Mr. Evora." Nata answered calmly. "They just thought they knew the power we had. So they act like that.

"But don't worry, I already have a plan, which might also be effective for the Joren Kingdom if after we have successfully recaptured Cleyra and Solidor, they still insist on resistance," continued the young man with hair that has now been along the chin with full confidence.

"Looks like you're pretty confident in your plan, Nat. All right, I'll leave it to you. We will discuss the matter in a follow-up meeting with the top military officials" said Lucia without hesitation, who was also approved by everyone present at the venue.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Nata answered politely.

"Then what about our investigation of the upheaval in the north?" ask Lucia and change the subject.

"Prince Grevier has publicly announced his opposition to the Voryn and Roxan families, Your Majesty" Cornelius replied.

"It was because of the civil war that the nobles and some commoners fled to our place at the north gate" he explained.

"The situation around Kotaraja Elbrasta right now is completely chaotic and unstable" Constantine added.

"This reminds me of the Lugwin region first" Aksa later said.

Which obviously made Lucia remember and began to imagine the situation and circumstances in Kotaraja.

"And also today we have the arrival of the Ghali nobility in the camp outside the north gate" Cornelius said. "And strangely enough, they came with the Voryn family."

"Why did the Ghalians come with the Voryns? Hasn't Prince Grevier already announced his resistance to Voryn and Roxan?" Amithy who had been silent next to Orland finally spoke up out of curiosity.

"Come, Bi. There must be something behind all this." Cornelius.

"Who is Ghalia's family, Aks?" nata asked in a whisper near Aksa's ear.

"Family of Lucia's late aunt the Queen used to be. Grevier's mother and the two young men" Aksa replied, whispering back to Nata's ear so as not to interrupt the conversation.

"Oh..." Nata nodded in understanding.

"It seems that their goal is the second Prince" Constantine said.

"I feel that way too. They need Alexander to gather strength to fight Grevier's brother." Lucia is also like Constantine.

"And as Mr. Nata had suspected before, there were indeed several garrisons in small villages in the eastern side region." Constantine continued his report.

"Most likely it was the Garrison belonging to the Voryn or Ghalia family in preparation for their counterattack to Prince Grevier" Constantine continued later. "So therefore, we can't be rash to make contact with them, Your Majesty."

"Yes, I am also aware of that. This will be quite a serious conversation" replied Lucia who seemed to be thinking about something.

"What does Your Majesty intend to talk to them?" This time it was Cornelius who asked with a tone of objection.

"It seems I can't ignore them now." Lucia answered. "I'll talk to Alexander after this" he added, taking a quick breath.

"Well then, let's move on" said the young queen, continuing the meeting before hearing objections from others.

"For the southern region, we will now focus on the restoration of the territory first Your Majesty." Orland immediately took over. "Especially the places affected by the plague and those hit by hunger are also drought" he continued.

"For these places, Aksa and I have started to figure out the problem for the past few weeks. Hopefully in these weeks we can start handling" said Nata continued Orland.

"Antibiotics, some kind of medicine, and the equipment requested by Mr. Aksa have started to be prepared from a few days ago." Ellian joined Nata's words just now.

"Lega heard. Hopefully we can be on time to save those affected by the disaster" Lucia replied with a hopeful smile. "Then?" continue then.

"The construction facility in the southern region for the railway in the Eastern Province is now fully completed and can be used, Your Majesty." This time Matyas gave a report. "For the Western Province, the route from Damcyan to Nabradia has just begun" he said.

Lucia looks a little hook. "Good," he said.

"Then regarding the copper cable network, both for electricity and communication, we have just begun to re-install it in the Lighthill and Ravus regions. It might take a little bit of time because of our copper supply" Matyas continued.

"Yes, I get it" replied Lucia who was then joined by a new question. "Then what about the nobles in the southern region?"

"We already have a list of nobles who are anti-us. And they will be driven out of our territory as soon as possible" Amithy replied this time. "While those on our side are ready to help restore the conditions of the southern region" he continued.

"Are any of them Bibi sees fit to be the leader of the region or the leader of a plan of work?" ask Lucia later.

"some there's. But not much. It will not be enough for the whole region" replied Amithy. "Even then have included candidates from the Central Region as well."

"It is possible to find people from the region, Mrs Amithy," Nata interjected. "Because there is a guarantee will be heard more by the residents. Because they know him."

"But as much as possible do not take it from the leader of the rebel group if it feels unconvincing and unbelievable" added Nata later.

"Yes, I understand" replied Amithy, nodding in understanding.

"Oh, right too. What about the rebel group?" ask Lucia.

"Most of the rebel members we've put into the parts in need." Orland answered. "Later on we will teach them some knowledge and expertise, before then giving them a steady job," the old man continued later.

"Then what about our prisoners of war?" Lucia continued her question.

"They are still in prison in each of the areas where they were arrested. We will do justice to them after this war is over" Orland replied again.

Lucia simply nodded softly in response to the answer. Then gaze towards the wall clock attached next to the large map of the Central Region on the right side of the entrance.

"All right then. Because it's been almost half eleven noon, and after this I have to attend another meeting, then for a while it's enough to get here first our meeting this time," said Lucia while standing before the others.

"Good day everyone."

And the young queen walked out of the meeting room with the others behind her.

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