The Great War of Rhodesia

03. Preparing

Two weeks later, when the training of the new soldiers was completely completed, Nata again held a meeting with Lucia and the regional and military officials to begin the next step.

"So our next plan is to start preparing all the things for the attack. And although a little deviated from the planned time, but nothing changed from our original plan" said Nata opened the meeting.

In addition to Nata, who sat round the oval table in the meeting room of Lucia's residence were; Lucia, Jean, Orland, Cornelius, Caspian, Helen, and Vedora.

"So we're going to do an attack what did you say? Guerrilla?" lucia asked in response to Nata's words.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We will carry out the attack in the same way they did when they took over the south. We will attack their important places. Such as an armory, a soldier's headquarters, or a foodstuff storage," Nata replied in detail. "Only, this time we will do it with one attack" he added later.

"I've heard detailed explanations of this attack plan from you before, but still, are you sure we can take over those places later with just one strike?" Caspian looks doubtful.

"Of course, Mr. Caspian. As long as we do the calculations carefully," replied Nata confidently. "Right now we have information about the terrain of the region, complete with the number and position of soldiers present in these places" he continued.

"And with that information, we can begin to confuse the forces and movements they might make. Based on the distance and the path where it is likely that they will get help, also from the path that they might use as a way to escape, which we must secure first.

"And coupled with the fact that this was a surprise attack, the chances of them being ready for this attack were very low. What else are those places far from the border line." Nata closes the long explanation.

It seems that not only Caspian who began to be convinced by Nata's plan after hearing the long explanation.

"What else are we going to use the Airship to bring down the parjurits right around those places, which will make the opponent late to realize our existence." This time it was Helen who added the details of the plan that Nata had explained in the previous meeting.

"really. And before that we will also make sure by installing eyes and ears around these places, to give news if something happens that we did not predict before," Nata added.

"What is it about the installation of the Communication Tower in the southern region?" Lucia ensure.

"Yes, Your Majesty. With the help of Miss Versica, we can find out the safe and hard-to-reach places to install the Communication Tower." Nata confirmed Lucia's allegations.

"Installing the Communication Tower won't attract the attention of people around the region when they see it from a distance, Nat?" This time Jean asked. "Not to mention the long enough installation time. That will endanger our workers later" he added.

"The Communication Tower we are going to build in the southern region is not the same as the one we are building in this region. What we will build in the south will be much smaller. Because the goal is not to be seen, but we can still communicate with the soldiers who are in the region," replied Nata again with an explanation.

"So with the construction of the Communication Tower, we can connect with the soldiers who are in the mountains of Trava using the Telephone that we have?" Lucia again confirmed what she had caught from Nata's previous explanation.

"That's right, Your Majesty. Actually not only for the soldiers in the mountains Trava only, but for all the soldiers who will be in the surrounding area where the Towers were built. And that means we can coordinate more quickly without the need to use a news sender or transfer magic," Nata replied still filled with explanations.

Hopeful faces began to appear after hearing the explanation from Nata.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"All right then. Caspian, I leave everything to you" said Lucia giving her mandate to the Great General.

"Ready, Your Majesty!" caspian answered without hesitation.

"And now I shall begin to speak of the rebels who are in the south there, Your Majesty."

"I've heard of this from Caspian, do you want us to use them in this attack? Is it not too dangerous if it turns out they have their own goals? And do you think our troops can't keep up with the current opponent?" Lucia's new habit of questioning Nata's plans.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I think it's possible that the leader of the rebels had another reason for the rebellion. To be a leader of the region, for example. And also in terms of strength, obviously the assistance from the rebels will not have a significant impact in the attack this time. Especially when Augra and Jouren also entered the war." Nata is back to explain.

"But we will get quite a lot of benefits, at least if we have a good relationship with them" Nata said. "First, with the addition of soldiers from the rebels, we can reserve our soldiers to guard against possible attacks by the kingdoms of Augra and Jouren.

"Secondly, we will have additional human resources to lead and manage some areas after we successfully take over. It will greatly help ease our burden in searching for human resources later," said Nata then closed the explanation.

"Is it harmless to let them lead and manage these areas? The possibility of them re-enacting rebellion against us is huge, Nat." Orland also looks still doubtful about Nata's plan.

"At least don't give them the highest position in the territory's government. And we also have to keep an eye on them, Mr. Oralnd." Nata answered. "It will be much easier for us to find a territory supervisor, than for many people to do day work" he added.

But it looks like both Lucia and the people in the room still do not fully agree with Nata's plan.

"I know, your previous experiences have made a terrible memory." Nata looks back to try to convince the people in the room. Especially Lucia. "And I admit it was all my fault, for not giving any further instructions before I disappeared. Which causes bad things to happen.

"But you don't have to worry. Because this time I have asked Aksa to write down the next steps in sufficient detail. Just in case we disappear again" said Nata who tried to make a joke to lighten the atmosphere that began to feel heavy.

But it seems that Nata jokes are not considered funny by everyone in that place. No laughter was heard, not even the slightest smile was seen on the faces of those people.

Then Lucia seemed to take a deep breath. "All right, I get it. Start contacting the rebels, Nat," said the girl.

"Okay, Your Majesty."

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