The Great War of Rhodesia

29. The Northern Rebellion I

Two days after the capture of the palace of Estrinx by the forces of Great Bruixeria. Now Lugwin and the rest of his strength began to gather and make a headquarters in the Fort Halmd City located in the southeast of the Estrinx kingdom.

"As you might expect, Mr. Nata, the large army of Bruixeria brought to Kotaraja was deliberately to facilitate their movement to take over the surrounding area." Matiue spoke as she, Nata, with Lugwin and his officials were holding a meeting.

"The right choice is to build a headquarters in this city. At least we won't be trapped when their forces manage to push. Because there's the kingdom of Rhapsodia behind us." Hans seemed impressed.

"The plan was for the Rhodesians to take over the eastern seaboard around the city of Esta." Nata gave me information.

"Oh, the city is only 3 days from here" said Piere.

"Maybe it will be even faster when using the Iron Train," added the middle blonde.

"Well, now you can boast of the Iron Train as if it were your own." Hans interrupted in a seductive tone.

"But that's the reality. Iron Train is indeed very effective for long-distance travel," replied Piere who seemed to not accept his best friend made a joke of his words.

"Yes, it's true. And also the Destroyer Train. Good thing we managed to save all those trains. Because only with those trains do we have a chance to balance the forces against the number of Sepher's troops." This time it was Lugwin who said.

"Your Majesty is right. And again where did they get so many soldiers to move?" Piere said.

"It looks like it's a combination of Elbrasta's forces and Cilum's captured forces" Hans responded.

"They're willing to follow Sefier that easily? Something must be wrong."

"Indeed, everything about that man named Sefier, nothing's right." Nata.

"Then after this, what will you do, Mr Nata?" Lugwin asked.

"After this I will return to the Azuar forest, Your Majesty. But I will stop first in Rhodesodia to meet with Her Majesty the Queen" Nata replied.

"And after this we'll get back in touch via the Magic Phone. Do not hesitate to contact me or Aksa if there is something critical that requires our help," continued the young man added.

"Okay, Mr. Nata. I won't hesitate." Lugwin replied with a smile.

"But before that we need to talk about other strategies when something we don't want to happen. Just in case." Nata spoke again.

And then the discussion of the backup plan began.

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Rhapsodia's invasion of the former Elbrasta kingdom proceeded smoothly. Because the concentration of the Bruixeria troops at that time only focused on the territory of the Estrinx government.

The inhabitants of the Elbrasta region also seemed more pleased and grateful Lucia troops who now control their territory. Besides the girl was a direct descendant of the blood of king Elbrasta, also because of her wisdom in leading.

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Meanwhile in the Central Region of Rhapsodia.

"At this time Daniel Voryn was standing in front of the palace gate. Somehow he was able to enter this Central Region." Orland reported in Lucia's study.

"It looks like the man has eyes and ears in here. Because he knows that we have stationed our troops in the territory of the former kingdom of Elbrasta." This time it was Cornelius who spoke with suspicion.

"And it seems like those nobles really don't want to miss this opportunity." Orland continued.

Lucia breathed a long breath before saying,

"It seems we should meet. Tell the man. I will hold an all-north meeting with all the nobles in the refugee holding area in 2 days. And get him back."

"Your Majesty." Cornelius answered quickly.

"It's really messing with those people." Lucia nodded slowly.

"Will His Majesty also bring Prince Alexander?" Orland asked curiously.

"Yes, uncle. I think I should take Alexander with me. Nata's coming back tonight anyway. We'll talk to him tomorrow." Lucia answered.

"Then I will contact Pangerang Alexander immediately after this," Orland replied quickly.

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In the afternoon Nata, Lily, and Val were already at the Ignus family residence in Varun town using Arcane Stone.

They purposely headed for Varun city because the Central Region had a Barrier Magic Formation that prevented the Transferring Magic from entering.

Besides, it was also because in the next few days Lucia would have a meeting with the Elbrasta nobles, so she would also head for Varun city tomorrow morning.

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"Lately you're not like yourself, Nat." Lucia spoke while the two were together with Nata after breakfast at Ignus's residence the next morning.

"You look like you're in a hurry" the woman continued.

"Your Majesty is right. I was in a hurry. Because I had doubts about my judgment," replied Nata admitted it.

"Do you doubt your own judgment?" Lucia doesn't seem to understand.

"I originally thought Sefier wouldn't move until at least 3 months away. The thinking I got after judging from the movement of the situation in the north" Nata explained.

"However, the assessment does not include the power possessed by the man. And so I am not trying to interfere in the situation of the north, and wait for us to be better prepared" he continued.

"Until then a devastating attack on the royal palace of Estrinx yesterday took place." There was sadness in the young man's eyes.

"Nobody could have guessed such a thing." Lucia said she was trying to entertain.

"I expected it. But I choose to ignore it. I have predicted the possibility that Sefier will use the magic of Alta Larma to deal with the weaponry and communication networks that we provide to the Estrinx Kingdom. I expected it...."

"And therefore many lives that might have survived, must have died in vain."

"But it's not your fault, Nat."

"I no longer blame myself for such an incident. I'm just sorry for my stupid thoughts Your Majesty." Nata replied with a bitter smile.

"So from that now I have to rush to carry out my plan which I am late to implement. And therefore I also beg Your Majesty to support this plan of mine," continued the young man who tried to be more cheerful.

Then Lucia looked like she was breathing a long breath.

"alright. But I didn't promise to follow your plan, it was raw" the woman replied.

"Thank you Your Majesty."

"Yes, it seems like it's time." Lucia spoke after staring at the watch in her hand. "Come, the others must have been waiting," he continued, rising to his feet.

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"For the time being we will hand over the border control duties of the Joren and Augra territories to the Elite Forces under Miss Helen. While Air Force lord Evora will serve as his guard." Nata explains his plan in front of the generals. The Ignus family residence hall.

"I understand, Mr. Nata." Helen and Evora respond almost simultaneously.

"While it is our duty to maintain security in the inner region, we will assign it entirely to the Star of Fire. Because the rest of the military soldiers will start our movement." Nata continued.

"Yes, although we will do our best, we will still not be able to handle the entire region." Cedrik seems a little objected.

"really. Especially the north coast. We can't possibly handle such a large territory alone even if Captain Anna's fleet helps." This time Margaret, Cedrik's deputy, spoke up

"I also agree. After all we would also be unable to focus on the movements of the opposing ships from the Cilum region if we had to divide the fleet to guard the north coast." Nikolai this time.

"I understand your concerns." Nata.

"Therefore for the solution to guard the northern coastal region, we need to block the attack path of the Sepher forces. By taking over the western side of the Elbrasta region to the port city of Zeraza. When possible get to the border of Cilum." The young man explained his plan.

"Ah, I think if it could be like that it would be much better." There was a sense of relief on Cendrik's face hearing the plan.

"The east side is the same. We will move along the eastern seaboard all the way to the border of the Estrinx kingdom. This would limit Bruixeria's movement to attack directly to the east side through Sekai's coast." Nata.

"Then what about the matter of the Moving Stone they had? Currently only the Central Region alone had an anti Magic Transferring Protector. Other areas will be vulnerable with a surprise attack like 6 years ago." Caspian asked about the thing he had been worried about a long time ago.

"For that matter I think they have currently run out of supplies of Arcane Crystals. After they used to make a sudden and massive attack to the outskirts of Kotaraja Estrinx a few days ago." Nata answered.

"Therefore at this time we still have time to think about how to overcome it" the young man added.

"But as a further anticipation, we should start planning to take over their Arcane mineral mines." Nata is not finished with his explanation.

"Maybe we can work with the Cilum rebels who know the region well enough?" then with the idea.

"Are we still in contact with Mr Makari?" Lucia asked Caspian.

"Still Your Majesty. After this I will have Joan prepare the details of the information of the rebel group for Her Majesty." Caspian answered quickly.

"All right." Lucia nodded small. "Then now the problem with the nobles," continued the young queen changed the subject.

"It seems that it is time for Prince Alexander to intervene." Nata responds quickly.

"Yes, it seems like it's time. Although I hope he does not interfere when the situation is complicated like this," said Lucia with a little heavy heart.

"I think he's ready for this." Nata.

"And also with the emergence of Prince Alexander, our action to mobilize troops can be likened to 'The movement of Elbrasta's heir in taking back his territory'. So the southern kingdom will rethink if it wants to take advantage of this situation to attack us" he continued for another reason.

"Yes, even though I feel uncomfortable with all that, but your words are true" Lucia said later.

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