The Great War of Rhodesia

3. Surprising Friends I

Shortly after they had a conversation, Aksa and Nata accompanied by Couran and Val began to head to the Central City. The four of them used the Gondola to head to the upper plains from the bottom of the ravine.

"This place is crowded now. It seems like people are getting used to it" Nata said as the four of them were already inside the Gondola heading upwards.

"That's because this place is the fastest means for people heading to Atelir below." Couran.

"Wow, what is it?! Secret Village murals?" Aksa was surprised and impressed when he found a large sculpture of the emblem of the Kingdom of Rhodesodia on the cliff wall of the side of the ravine overlooking the Gondola. A bird that spreads its wings.

"It's so pretty" added Nata who also felt amazed to see the red bird carvings that are very interesting.

"The emblem was carved three years ago. It took a full year of work until it was as it is now. Because a few years earlier we had some artists from the north." Couran tries to give information like a Guide.

"Did they use magic to make it?" ask Nata later.

"really. With what else? Because there was no technological development and the invention of new equipment during these five years. We use only the knowledge and methods you have taught us before. And try to figure out how to use it in other ways" replied Couran.

"At least you use it in a creative way" Aksa said.

"Yes, only the art field has undergone a very large development compared to other fields," said Couran Lagi.

"That means a good thing, Mr. Couran. The development of art in a region shows that the region is prosperous," Nata said later when they reached the top and left the Gondola.

"By the way, where is my Mach Five now, Mr Couran? Is it junk?" Aksa asked as they arrived in front of Gondola Station on the upper side, after seeing at least 15 Iron Trains lined up neatly on a plot of land on the right side of the entrance.

"You mean, your Iron Train?" ask Couran to make sure. Which Aksa answered with a nod. "Oh, Rafa took him. Maybe now it's in Central City" he replied later.

"Don't tell me they also dressed the masculine Mach Five as sweet as they did our tent?" Aksa began to seem worried with her own shadows and conjectures.

"They didn't do it. You can calm down." This time Val answered.

Then the four of them walked towards some Iron Trains that had a uniform shape like the Royal Horse Stroller in the ranks. Someone was already in the driver's place.

"Whose Iron Car is this, Mr Couran?" asked Nata after Couran finished talking to the Driver of one of the Iron Trains.

"It's a public transport service" replied Couran, opening the door before entering.

"Wow, you got a taxi now? Mantab once," replied Aksa entering the carriage following Couran.

"What is a taxi?"

And then the Iron Train they were riding on started to walk towards the Central City.

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The view on the left side of the road to Central City was dominated by the ranks of buildings and houses. The boundaries of the southern Central City had already begun to widen.

Previously the area near Gondola Station was only Dirk residence and a few houses. Now the building has been seen closely with smoke appearing to billow out of some chimneys on the roof between the houses.

On the right side of the road there are only two lines of Steam Train and several Tower Guard and Electric Generator that stand in a certain distance in a dry expanse against the background of the elongated Wall Sekai hill.

"It's like Kotaraja, Central City now," said Nata who observed the many buildings on the right side of the road.

The Iron Train has four passenger seats attached facing each other directly behind the driver's seat.

"That's because this region is a crossroads, so it's only natural. As long as you follow our plan, there's no need to worry about population inequality." This time Aksa spoke as they passed through the Central City Gapura which was built not far from the City Steam Train Station.

The situation at the City Station looked very busy. Looks like people are coming in and out almost without a gap.

"I think you've run this territory well. Seeing the fact that this kingdom is at war." Nata gave a sincere compliment.

"Yes, I think you're right. Everyone is doing the best they can to defend and build this region for the better" Couran said.

"Oh, before we head to Lucia's residence, how about we stop by the Fire Star Bar and Headquarters to surprise them?" aksa said suddenly as their Iron Train turned towards the city center.

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And the first one they came to was Pietro's Bar. Where Luna and Seigfried work.

"Good day" Nata said as he and the others entered the bar. Not much has changed from the shape of the building as well as the interior decoration.

Nata's greeting was greeted with the sound of a broken glass that sounded loud. Seigfriend looked as if she was cleaning the table at the end of the room doing it. His face looked surprised looking towards Aksa and Nata in front of the entrance.

"Hey Sieg! Be careful when working. You asked for a cut." Luna's words stopped as her eyes caught Aksa and Nata standing at the door with Couran and Val. "For Lurac! Lord Nata?! Lord Aksa?!" then shouted.

"Miss Luna. Mr. Seig." Nata says hello.

In a hurry Luna ran to Aksa and Nata who then touched the hands of the two young men.

"It's nice to see you two, Mr. Aksa, Mr. Nata," Seigfried said after overcoming his shock.

"I guessed it. There must be no conversation. Come on out of here, Nat," said Aksa, a little disappointed to see that there was not a significant change in the figure of Luna and Seigfried.

"Where have you been all this time? What's really going on?" asked the Getzja woman enthusiastically and looked curious to forget the existence of Couran and Val.

"The story may not be easy to digest." Nata replied with an awkward smile.

"of course. When is something that comes from you easy to digest? Sit down first, and tell me. Sieg, buy some milk next door." Luna answered while pulling a chair from one of the surrounding tables.

"No need, Miss Luna. We'll be here again. Because we have to get to the Queen's place." Aksa answered quickly. It seemed that he wanted to leave the place immediately to meet the others.

"We just say hello for a moment, as we pass through this place. After this we will go to Mr. Edward and the Fire Star Headquarters" Nata explained.

"Oh, alright then," Luna replied after appearing to think for a while. "It's hard to believe I'll see you two again. Yes, I won't hold you back much longer. Come here after all your business is done. There are a lot of things we have to talk about," he added later.

"Okay, Miss Luna. We'll come here after this. Then we say goodbye first," replied Nata before then the four of them went out.

"I didn't think they would come back" Luna said after Aksa and Nata went missing behind the door. "I feel the wind of change start blowing again."

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