The Great War of Rhodesia

04. Ensure Preparation

While waiting for the Communication Tower network to be completed in the southern region, a second Air Ship was started. This time they will make an Air Ship with a different shape from the first.

But not only the Shipyard at the bottom of the Great Gorge is starting to look busy. Shipyards on the east coast and the port of West City were also seen getting busy.

On the east coast they were preparing the Iron Ship for a long-distance voyage to the east sea. While in the Western City they prepared several Iron Ships to attack.

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Meanwhile Lucia was having a small meeting at her residence. It was attended by Nata, Orland, and Jean. Because it will only talk about the development of the work that is underway.

"What about the construction of the second Airship, Nat?" Lucia asked after they finished talking about the construction of facilities and infrastructure on the slopes of Sekai mountain.

"The part that is quite time-consuming in the fertilization of the Airship is its Balloon, Your Majesty. Because the size is quite large," replied Nata later. "Although we have sufficient raw materials, but the number of tailors and weavers in the territory of this kingdom is not enough to accelerate its manufacture" he added.

"Yes, I know that. So how long can it be completed?" Lucia asked back.

"Maybe another month, Your Majesty," Nata replied as he fixed his seat.

Lucia seemed to nod without making a sound.

"Then for the sea route to the kingdom of Estrinx, has there been any word from them, Lord Orland?" This time Nata asked Orland who was sitting right in front of him across the table.

"I've been in contact with Arcdux Lugwin for a while to talk about a new trade route through the sea. And he showed a positive response, "Orland answered with an explanation. "He pointed to a port east of Garaza, southeast of the village of Dyms, which would begin to be built as soon as our ship managed to dock there."

"It's good," replied Nata.

"I've also sent a message to Estrinx to preach that our ship will start sailing in two weeks." This time Lucia added.

"Then if all this goes well, we can again have a supply of Dracz metal without having to pass through the Elbrasta region. This is good for us, because I believe our business with Elbrasta will not be finished quickly. And it will become more and more complicated as time goes on." Nata tries to explain the reasons and advantages of this.

"I also thought so." Lucia seemed to be on her mind with Nata.

"In preparation for the Western City, the report from Miss Anna says that everything is done." Orland continued the conversation with the next theme. "There are only small things that need to be re-examined, and our Iron Ship is ready to be launched" he added.

"Goodoo. Because as soon as the attacks on their important places begin, we must immediately move the ships to ensure that Tyrion does not interfere in providing assistance." Nata gave a response.

"Yes, Miss Anna is also aware of this." Orland answered.

"But all the attacks still have to wait until the takeover of the Trava mountains is complete" Nata added.

"Are you sure we can take over the mine with just 30 men, Nat?" Lucia again asked after Nata brought up the matter again.

"Trust me, Your Majesty. Those thirty people had enough ability and knowledge to pair them with the Siege Fortress Army." Nata answered lightly. "Yes, although not exactly the same in ways and numbers," he added later.

"Is that so? I wish it was." Lucia still has a little doubt about it.

"So after all that, we're going to attack Varun city to open a pathway to Coedore?" This time Jean who was sitting in the seat behind Lucia who changed asked Nata.

"really. From the city of Varun we will literally open the line to the territory of the other Vistralle with the Steam Train Line.Especially the line to the mining in the Trava mountains." Nata answered. "Because we will need enough copper to start the construction of communication networks and also electric power" he explained later.

"In addition to some train lines that were made before still not dismantled and we can reuse, I and Aksa have also found a fairly safe area, far from the enemy's border area, he said, to build a new Steam Train line." Again, Nata answered with an explanation. "However, it is still assuming that we have succeeded in taking over these territories completely from Vistralle's rule."

"How about the Augra? They're definitely not going to stay quiet looking at it." Jean asked again.

"We will send soldiers to the hills of Trava to guard, and we will also make defenses in that place when needed," Nata replied later.

"You want to fortify that mountainous region?" Jean looked a little surprised.

"really. Didn't I write in the draft explanation sheet that I shared a few months ago?" Nata looks in disbelief staring at Jean.

"I don't like to read much. What's more that much," replied Jean looking a little embarrassed. "So you did plan to fortify the mountains from the beginning" he said again with a small nod.

"Yes, at least in some parts. Because basically the mountains have a natural protection fortress that is strong enough." Nata gave an explanation.

"Then what about the other territories controlled by the kingdom?" Jean asked again after remembering that the Augra not only controlled the Trava Mountains.

"You mean Ravus and Lighthill?" Nata.

"really. They could have used this opportunity to expand their territory by making an attack on Ignus or Margrace." This time it was Orland who said he gave an answer and an explanation.

"As I have explained before, we will also conduct attacks on these two regions through Ignus," answered Nata who began to look a little upset because of the problem he had also explained at the meeting a few months earlier.

"So you're still going to do two attacks at the same time?" This time Lucia asked.

"I know, Your Majesty is worried that the Augra kingdom will counterattack on a massive scale." Nata answered. "I will once again say that Your Majesty does not need to worry about it. I've calculated everything. I have a way to buy time so that they don't make a full offensive until we take over the Vistralle region and build a border wall" the young man said confidently. As if to show Lucia that everything is in her control.

While Lucia herself felt that maybe she had offended Nata unconsciously. It was as if the woman had closed her eyes and breathed a deep breath, "I'm sorry, Nat. I don't mean to. It's just a habit that's hard for me to change" he said later.

"I understand Your Majesty," Nata replied calmly.

"Well then, I leave it all to you, Nat," Lucia said.

"Okay, Your Majesty," Nata replied quickly,

"Perhaps what we need to worry about after this is the Builders Workers and Witches. Because we're gonna need a lot of them to see the plan you two made after this attack." Orland sounded like he was complaining about what he had to do to solve the problem.

"There's no need to worry too much, Mr. Orland. Aksa has started to prepare equipment to make it easier and speed up the construction." Nata answered casually.

"Yes, I think so. You must have thought about it" replied Orland who felt wrong had worried about it.

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