The Great War of Rhodesia

05. Assault Preparation

A week later, after the Long Distance Communication network was completed, a re-examination of all preparations for the invasion of the Trava Mountains was carried out.

Aksa got the task of making sure the supplies of medicine and food for the soldiers were ready and correct. Also re-examine the readiness of both the equipment, the Workers, and also the Witch Builders that would soon follow once the raid was successful.

While Nata is in charge of reviewing, as well as reminding all the rules he has made for the new group of soldiers. Based on Aksa's proposal, the group was later named the Elite Army.

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Nata along with the top military and thirty members of the Elite Force were on the field in the North Garrison. It seems Nata is giving instructions to all of them.

"So every soldier who has finished doing the task, is required to return all the equipment they use and re-record anything that is lacking. Either the number of bullets used, or the equipment that was damaged and lost in the middle of the task," said Nata who stood before thirty soldiers like a commander who was giving directions. "This routine is needed to maintain the quality of the equipment, as well as to ensure that no equipment is lost when it is about to be used. So that there will be no mistake that can endanger your life, and also your duty."

"Do you understand?!" helen made sure the soldiers heard and understood Nata's words.

"Ready, understand." Thirty soldiers answered with a cry.

"And don't forget that you have to check the equipment yourself. Don't trust anyone else. Because while on the battlefield, you alone are responsible for your safety," Nata added later.

"Ready, understand." Back the thirty soldiers exclaimed simultaneously.

"Your hard work during training will pay off in assault duty this time. You will be surprised to find that it is this knowledge and skill that you have learned over the years that will save you from the worst of situations, and help you complete this task without significant constraints," said Nata again trying to give more words to those soldiers. "Yes. That's it, anyway. I'm not very good at talking like this in front of a crowd, otherwise I'm presenting a presentation" he added with an awkward smile.

Seeing this, Helen who was the commander of the Elite Army immediately took over. "All right then. Soldiers, disperse," the female knight orders later.

And the soldiers raised their legs and twisted their bodies harmoniously, before walking to break up the ranks.

"Mr Ev. I mean, General Evora," Nata said as they walked into the meeting hall not far from the field.

"Yes, Mr Nata? You don't have to talk formally like that" Evora replied later.

"I have to follow the rules when I'm in this military area, right?" nata replied with a little joke. "I'd like to give this to you." Then Nata took out an object from his pocket.

Made of metal with a shape like a shiny black egg. There are small tightly lined cavities on the side. It is no bigger than a hand.

"What is this, Mr Nata?" Evora accepts.

"Created by Aksa, but still on trial. When we press this part then this object can make a noise that interferes," explained Nata while pointing at the top that looks to have a brighter color.

Yllgarian the owl observed the object and the part that Nata pointed at it carefully. "Is this thing dangerous?" tanyanya.

"No. It only interferes with hearing" replied Nata.

"Then what do you want me to do with this thing?" Evora asked again.

"Actually I want Miss Helen to try it out on the battlefield while making the attack later. But because it's associated with a high frequency sound, so I think it would be much better if you and the Yllgarians tried to hear that sound first" Nata explained later.

"Try listening to it?" apparently Evora has not caught the intent of Nata's speech.

"I understand what you mean, Mr. Nata. So before using it on the battlefield, you want to make sure first whether this thing has a worse impact on us than it does on the opponent. I see, right?"

"That's right, Mr. Evora. I will ask Aksa to make adjustments or find solutions if it is dangerous to the Yllgarians, after hearing reports from you about this," said Nata who looks relieved Evora understood the purpose of his speech.

"I'll give you a report as soon as we're done trying it out" Evora replied without hesitation.

"Oh, and also prepare ear protection when you want to try it" said Nata reminded.

"Okay, I'll do it." Evora kept the item in a bag under her shirt.

"Then what about the Air Force itself? Are they ready?" tanya Nata changed the subject.

"Although we did not participate directly in the mine raid, but now both the Yllgarians and the Witches, all were ready to fly to carry out their duties" Evora replied firmly and visibly enthusiastic.

"I pray that you are all safe" Nata said sincerely.

"Thank you, Mr. Nata."

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And exactly a week later, the army of 30 Elite Soldiers, 20 Combat Witches, 10 Healers, and 40 Owl Yllgarians set off on the slightly altered Bherunda Airship.

Now the propeller on the hull of the ship has been replaced with 2 wings of a dull white leather sheet whose frame is made of metal and can move to help the Airship maneuver in the airborne.

The propeller itself is now placed in the metal frame just below the balloon.

The shape in the deck is still not too different from before. It's just that now the bridge space is made larger to cover the steering wheel area.

Also seen is a pressure-powered harpoon shotgun mounted along the lower hull of the ship.

All the changes are in accordance as Aksa has designed, keluai part of the lamp that is still in the making. Because Aksa wants a lamp that can highlight brightly from a height. And obviously the incandescent lamp will not be able to do it.

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Lucia was standing on a small pulpit on the edge of the Great Gorge facing towards the Airship that was hovering low above the river that afternoon. From above the deck of the Airship, the soldiers who were about to set out to attack, appeared to stand in line facing their Queen.

"I, in the name of the kingdom of Rhodesia, offer prayers and blessings to all of you. May the gods always protect you, and lead you on the path of victory." Lucia spoke loudly even in front of the microphone. His spirit and earnestness radiated in a tone of voice that resounded throughout the entire territory of Rhodsodia.

Then Lucia quickly pulled the sword from its sheath and unsheathed it upwards, exclaiming, "For the sake of the triumph of Rhapsodia!"

"By the glory of Rhapsodia!" Dozens of people exclaimed to repeat Lucia's words with gusto.

Which at once accompanied the Airship soared high and then disappeared behind the clouds.

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