The Great War of Rhodesia

07. Festival Plan

"Make the festival a celebration and start marking the new year?" Lucia slightly did not understand the meaning of Aksa's words as they were conversing in the young man's tent after finishing lunch.

"really. Since we don't have the help of standard day and year markers, it's much better to start making our own calendars." Aksa replied with a face as if her speech was a very important thing.

"Calendar?" Lucia was again confused by Aksa's words.

"Actually it's just Aksa's excuse so he can make a festival" Nata said later. "But I agree with the idea of making my own dates.

"Besides facilitating the population who currently use 2 types of dating, the Southern Date of the Elves and the Northern Date of the Ninue relics, with the methods we have today, with the methods we have today, the date or calculation of the day in one year will be much more precise," he explained at length.

"And also we need to determine the holidays and Anniversary of this kingdom. Aren't we?" chirps Aksa.

"That's not the point of importance" quickly sergeant Nata.

"Yes, I think it's still possible to just make a new date. But for a celebration, is a time like this right for us to hold it?" Lucia looks weighed.

"Why at a time like this, Queen?" aksa's question seemed not to accept with Lucia's answer.

"Maybe this time the Rhodesodia region has started to enter its peaceful period, but I feel a little uncomfortable holding a celebration considering the people in the north are in turmoil" said Lucia explained why.

"Well? What connection?" sahut Aksa felt more unacceptable for the reasons given by Lucia.

"They are not your responsibility, Your Majesty." This time Nata answered.

"Yes, I know that. But there is still a sense of dread in my heart. Because somehow I am also a descendant of Elbrasta," replied Lucia again.

"But it's beyond your means, Your Majesty. All you have to do now is attach great importance to the citizens of your own territory." Nata.

"Yes, I know that. I always put the interests of the territory of Rhodesia first. I just. I might feel a little guilty. Because instead of helping them, I'm planning on throwing a party."

"We cannot and should not please everyone, Your Majesty," Nata said, trying to remind Lucia.

"If you really want to help them, why don't you just control the north? That way you will have an official responsibility for their safety" Aksa said.

"Hows it? You want to rule the northern mainland too?" the question then sounds like challenging.

Lucia was a little surprised to hear Aksa's question. Because at first, although he was very eager to help the people of Elbrasta, but not a little bit terbaritatan intention to control the kingdom. Or other governments in general.

But now when the question was asked directly, Lucia began to think about considering.

Everyone in the place stared silently at Lucia. They looked curious waiting for an indirect answer given by the young queen.

Especially Jean and Nata who felt a little strange, because Lucia did not reply to such kind of questions quickly.

"It's Aks, don't talk about such a thing just now. One war alone is enough to make me dizzy. We are talking about the festival that you are trying to do," Lucia said after a moment of silence, shaking her head and flicking her hands at Aksa.

Jean and Nata were a little surprised Lucia did not answer 'no', and only avoided him.

But then they both started smiling. Because it is aware that there is a possibility that Lucia is considering about it.

While Aksa was seen smiling broadly at the young queen's words. Because it meant his idea of making a celebration festival had a great chance of being approved.

"Does that mean you agreed to hold the festival?" ask Aksa then make sure.

"Yes, clearly. Where is there a festival without a Great Market?" reply Aksa fast. "The plan is that we will hold the Great Market in the southern region. In addition to increasing the spirit and confidence of the citizens of the southern region, also to tell them and other kingdoms that we are not experiencing difficulties after the war. It will also help build our image in other regions" the young man explained.

"At least I agree with Aksa's intent and purpose. Although actually it does not have to be by making a festival as well," said Nata agreed and disagreed with Aksa's proposal.

"What did you say, Nat? This festival is important. Because it will help shape the identity of this kingdom. Helping its residents unite and feel part of this region," Ssut Aksa seemed to not accept with the words of his best friend. "Thankful-gratitude later this will be a special event that attracts outsiders to attend."

"Yes-yes, it's up to you," Nata replied with a slight indifference.

"That means we have to tighten guard in the area where the Great Market is held?" ask Jean later.

"Yes, but that's for the future. Not now this." Aksa replied quickly.

"really. I guess all we have to do for now is make sure that the train line works fine." Nata. "Because of his plan Aksa intends to invite as many residents as possible from the end of the region to attend."

"You're planning to make a massive Great Market?" Jean asked to make sure.

"of course. You think a royal-class celebration would just be like a normal harvest celebration? Where's the prestige, Jean?You want to make the Queen lose face?" sahut Aksa seemed not to accept Jean's question.

"Kh..." Jean just clucked as she turned her gaze towards Aksa in annoyance.

"Later we will also prepare land for camping for those who come from far away and do not have enough money to stay in the inn while attending the Great Market. And also held a kind of soup kitchen to reduce their expenses" explained Aksa later.

"How long are you planning to make the festival last?" Lucia asked this time.

"Sunday at least" Aksa replied quickly. "Because we need to give time to those who cannot attend on a certain day" he explained later

"Oh, right. I see what you mean," said Lucia, nodding lightly.

"We will also hold a bazaar in the Great Market. Such as selling basic goods at a price that is much cheaper than the general price, or selling luxury goods at a relatively affordable price so that ordinary people can at least buy it, even if only once." Aksa explained his plan further.

"Oh, that's a very good plan, Aks. That way those who come will benefit." Lucia seemed to agree with Aksa's plan.

"But not only that. Later we will also hold entertainment and performances at certain times during the Great Market is held," continued Aksa who was like showing off something rather than explaining a plan.

"Well, looks like it's gonna be a fun event. I can't wait to attend" Luque suddenly looked excited between Rafa and Lily at the end of the room.

"Obviously it would be so much fun. It will be a festival that will continue to be talked about for centuries," Aksa replied boasting of his plan.

"Then where do you want to hold the Great Market?" Lucia cuts show Aksa bragging with questions.

"For this time we will hold it in the Eblan region. The most backward region than any other.

"Because of the existence of the Great Market, then their regional income will increase slightly," Aksa replied as well as explaining the reason. "But later we will be crazy where the Great Market is held."

"It turns out this festival has far more benefits than I thought," said Lucia who looks quite amazed.

"Can? What I said. I was a wise man. There is no way I make a plan just to want to have fun," said Aksa with a distinctive arrogant tone while puffing his chest.

"I don't think that statement is valid" Nata said.

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