The Great War of Rhodesia

21. Nostalgic Feelings

And because the dock is quite small and only able to accommodate boats and fishing boats, the Nata Iron Ship threw anchors before the shallow waters.

Then by using a small motorized boat, Nata's entourage anchored to the demarga.

Looks like some of Lugwin's emissaries are waiting at the place.

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"Oh, Mr Piere? You came straight here waiting at this dock?" nata said when he found a figure he knew was among those who were waiting for his arrival.

"Are you talking sarcasm, Mr Nata? Even the Arcdux itself should welcome you in this place if not because of the situation as it is now" Piere replied while shaking Nata's hand.

Now Piere was a Royal Official in charge of diplomatic matters outside the Kingdom of Estrinx.

"It doesn't have to be like that. Indeed, who we are until Arcdux or even people like you should welcome us in this place," said Nata returned Piere's handshake.

"Now you've become adept at small talk, Mr. Nata." Piere.

"Yes, Mr. Piere. Because it's one way to survive in the noble environment," Nata said with a laugh.

"Haha... Really," Piere replied.

The conversation continued until near noon. When the crew finished dropping all Nata's luggage to the dock.

"If everything is ready, we better get going. In seasons like now, temperatures in the region are often fast-paced by evening" Piere said.

"Oh, fine then." Nata answered.

"We could only prepare 5 horse carriages, trying to fulfill the request in the message we received earlier. Hopefully your stuff will fit" Piere said after seeing a pile of wooden crates dropped from the Iron Ship.

"Oh, right. Sorry to bother." Nata was seen asking for a proclamation.

"Not a problem."

And then Piere drove Nata's entourage to the horse carriage outside the dock.

The five horse carriages that had been prepared hardly fit to carry Nata's entire luggage.

Until the trio of Hunters and three members of the Star of Fire also had to ride 3 horses and march with the group of horse carriages.

"I'm sorry if this trip was uncomfortable, Mr. Nata, Miss Lily. Because in this region only a horse carriage like this is the most luxurious conveyance we can provide," said Piere when he was in the Horse Train with Nata and Lily.

"It is no different from the territory of Rhapsodia, Mr. Piere," replied Nata.

"There are no Iron Trains or Steam Cars. Especially the Airship," said Piere while laughing.

Who then replied Nata also with a small laugh.

"You don't answer that it indicates a hidden truth or a truth that doesn't want to be acknowledged directly?" timpal Piere with questions.

"You do deserve to be tasked with dealing with diplomatic matters with the outside, Mr. Piere," said Nata, who avoided answering Piere's questions.

"But the ride by horse-drawn carriage in this region, made me recall the past," the young man continued to shift the theme of the conversation.

"I think you will be more nostalgic after arriving in the village of Dyms" Piere replied later.

"Yes, I can't wait to see that village again."

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After a 30-minute drive Nata's entourage finally arrived at the village of Dyms.

From far away, some soldiers were standing guard in front of the village gate.

And among the soldiers was seen the figure of Lugwin standing waiting for the arrival of Nata and Lily with several others.

"It's nice to finally meet again, Your Majesty Arcdux," Nata replied as she bowed slightly towards Lugwin. Respect with courtesy.

"It's good to see His Majesty Arcdux again." Lily did the same thing.

No different from Lucia, the figure of Lugwin now also looks much more mature than the last Nata saw.

Now the leader of the Estrinx Kingdom looked even more graceful, calm, and elegant. Even so, her beauty has not changed.

Dressed in dark blue noble knight attire with silver-white metal armor in several places, the woman's charisma left Nata stunned.

In addition to Lugwin also seen Matiu and Hans among some other nobles who have not yet known Nata.

"Master Nata, Miss Lily," said Matiu and Hans in turn. "It's nice to finally meet you both again."

"I'm also happy to see you." Nata.

"And it seems that the five chariots we prepared were barely enough to carry your luggage, Mr. Nata." Matiu said after seeing the four remaining cars that came with Nata was filled with wooden crates.

"I think the letter asking to prepare a lot of conveyances was just a joke. Turns out you really filled the whole car with your luggage." Lugwin.

"I'm sorry if I'm a hassle" Nata later said. "But almost half of those wooden crates are gifts for the region" he added, looking for an excuse.

"Oh, now you sound like an ambassador only, Mr. Nata." Matiu. Which is only answered with laughter by Nata.

"Come, come on, let's go in."

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Nata's entourage and Lugwin's entourage entered the village of Dyms. Walk down the main village road.

Quite a lot has changed from what Nata remembers about the village.

What is clearly visible is the construction of the facility. Although not equivalent Kotaraja, but much better than a remote village as when Nata first visited.

And also the residence of the Oracle is now built in such a way that it looks more like a place of worship.

"We're still guarding your residence at the end of the hill there, Miss Lily. You can all use it while you are in this village." Lugwin said on his way down the village.

"Oh, thank you. I didn't expect my residence to still be around until now." Lily looked unexpected.

And their party went to Lily's old house.

Not many people are in the village now. Either because of the presence of Lugwin, or indeed that is the state of the village every day.

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Soon they arrive at Lily's old residence on the cliff east side of the village.

The wooden house building is still standing, but looks to have undergone restoration here so that it looks more livable and artistic.

Reminds Nata of a summer villa in his world.

"Well, this house is so much better than I remember" Nata responded.

While Lily just nodded as if agreeing to the decision to do the refurbishment at the residence.

"We have to fix it because if it is left as the original, then the building will not survive by time and weather" said Matiu gave an excuse.

"Yes, good decision" Nata said.

"Then let's go in. You must be tired after a long journey."

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