The Great War of Rhodesia

Antology Story: The Upheaval Begins

At the Vistralle residence, in the City of Dios some time after the memorial letter from Rhodesodia arrived.

"Damn!" Vistralle smacked his hand into the table within the Meeting Room in his residence. "They were really determined to take over this southern land," he growled later.

In addition to Vistralle, there were also some generals and subordinate nobles in the Meeting Room.

"It's not just Ignus. Margrace and then Lighthill. No more than three days. It really doesn't make any sense. Is it because of those two young men?" Vistralle is seen talking to himself in his anger, before then exhaling a long breath while massaging his temple.

No one in the room dared to speak.

"How about the Augra? Don't they intend to take back the Lighthill region?" ask Vistralle after a long silence.

"The troops from the Ravus region are already moving towards Lighthill. It's just that they were defeated because of the Iron Train which is in the border region" Lucas explained.

"I'm up against the Iron Train?" Vistralle seemed not to understand why an iron chariot could make a quail army.

"Yes, Dux. The Iron Car that can shoot magic-filled bullets. The Iron Train that managed to destroy Ignus Fortress with just one shot at it" Lucas explained.

"And reportedly, the walls of the fort of the city of Randon relics of the Elves, collapsed due to the attack of magic bullets Iron Train," said Gall also added.

"Augra forces were not able to enter the Lighthill region because of the Iron Trains" Lucas continued. "In addition the spy also heard rumors about the Knight of Light who can summon the legendary bird Delayed in the Trava Mountains, on the border of Saronia and Ravus. Which makes the Augra soldiers reluctant to cross through Ravus territory."

"Ck, what else is that story?" Vistralle seemed to be shaking slowly. "How could a great royal warrior like Augra not dare to pass through the territory just because of such a rumor of a hunchback."

"Come, Dux. I don't understand either. But it is for these reasons that the royal army of Augra has not been able to enter the Lighthill region until now" Lucas said later.

"It looks like we have to let their troops pass through Saronia's territory to enter Ravus." Vistralle was talking to himself.

"That means we have to make a deal with Augra first" said John who seemed a little worried by the idea of his superiors.

"really. Eul would not be happy for the kingdom of Augra to set foot upon the land of Saronia." Lucas seemed to approve John's remark.

Vistralle looks back to breathe a long breath. "The Saronian family did have a long-standing problem with the kingdom of Augra. I became more dizzy made," he said while back massaging his temple slowly. "Then what about Tyrion?"

"According to the news, the Rhodesians had also sent their iron ships to the northern coast of Tyrion." Lucas answered back. "And Tyrion has started to move their troops to the cities around the northern coast" he explained later.

"Ck, the Kingdom of the Dead Land has prepared it to such an extent as it turns out. We are less quickly aware of their plans," grumbled Vistralle again.

"All right then." Vistralle began to straighten his body. "Steave, use the moving stone to ask Tyrion, Augra, and even Joren for help. Tell them that if Rhapsodia succeeds in taking over my territory, it will have a strong position on this southern landmass. And that means their territory's turn will be taken over" he asked later.

"Ready, Dux," Steace replied quickly.

"And you, Gall. Call on Eul and Austin to immediately move their troops to Margrace. We'll encircle the territory and take it back before it's too late." Vistralle proceeded to give orders to Gall.

"Alright, Dux," replied the man in noble knight clothes quickly.

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Meanwhile at Tyrion's residence in Hui City moments after the letter from Vistralle arrived.

"Did I hear it wrong? Vistralle lost 2 of his territory in just 2 days?" Tyrion lifted his face from the pile of papers on his desk.

There was Xiggaz and a former Narva Champion named Agoros in the workspace.

"Not to mention the Lighthill region has also been successfully taken over by Rhodsodia," Agoros added.

"Never call the people of the Dead Land a kingdom, Ag. They're just thieves" Tyrion retorted ketus.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Tyrion." Agoros immediately asked.

"Then will Miss Joan really do nothing, even after seeing something like this?" ask Agoros to Xiggaz.

"It seems like he has already decided not to interfere in the war this time," Xiggaz replied looking a little grim.

Tyrion placed his weight onto the back of the chair. He folded his hands to his chest, like he was thinking about something. "But it is true that Vistralle wrote in his letter. If until he is defeated by the Dead Land people, then their position on this southern land will become stronger" said Tyrion while looking to close his eyes. "We'll definitely have a hard time defeating them after that. Where now Sefier no longer want to express any help to us," he continued with a complaint.

"Then what steps will we take, Mr Tyrion?" Xiggaz asked.

"Just send the Blood Moon Fighter Guild to Ceodore, to help counterattack Ignus and Margrace's territory. After all, even though their Iron Ships are heading to our territory, Yllgarian-Yllgarian still will not be useful in sea battles," Tyrion said then gave the order.

"Okay, Mr. Tyrion," Xiggaz replied quickly.

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At the same time in the kingdom of Kotaraja Augra. Seen a Narva man with a neat haircut pulled back is kneeling before the throne.

"What do you want to report this time, Jarl Ricard? Has the Mine in Saronia succeeded in taking over?" asked a middle-aged Narva man with a stern face who was sitting on the throne. The blue-night velvet robe is seen dangling from his right shoulder decorated with beads of jewels and gold.

"Paduka King. Forgive me for my inability to complete the task. And also forgive me for having to face your Majesty with bad news," replied Jarl named Ricard still with his head down.

"Bad news? You always don't get used to doing things, Ricard. What would your late brother feel if he saw you who never changed like this?" The King seemed to shake with a resigned face. "Then what's the bad news?" tanyanya.

"Yesterday night the Lighthill region was attacked by the kingdom of Rhodesodia, and now the region was taken over by them" replied Ricard who was ready to hear the anger of the King.

"What did you say?" It seemed that not only was the King shocked, but the few nobles and knights present were also visibly shocked by the news.

"How can you?" sahut a Narva man with a face full of wrinkles, who stood to the left of the throne.

"I don't know how to be, Dux Marge. Because our relationship with spies in the region was cut short," Ricard said.

"And you didn't do anything before coming to Kotaraja?" Another Narva man, who looked well-built in noble knight clothes who looked luxurious, asked curtly.

"I've deployed all the troops in the border area to attack Lighthill. But Rhapsodia is installing strange weapons in the border fortress of the region, which can attack our soldiers from a great distance" Ricard replied trying to explain. "And that's causing our troops to be unable to get close at all."

"really that? The kingdom wants to start a war with us?" The king started to sound a little angry.

"Then what about the troops in the Ravus region?" The knight-clothed man asked again. It seems he still does not accept the reason and explanation Ricard just now.

"The forces in Ravus' territory are not enough to carry out the attack, General Farnir. And also, sorry if my words sound unreasonable. But I just continue to say all the eyewitnesses who survived the attack in the Trava mountains, that." Ricard began to sound doubtful.

"That's what? Don't beat around the bush, Ricard, " said the King who looked impatient.

"Sorry, Your Majesty, but according to the witnesses, they have Delayed," replied Ricard half-stifled.

"What's that?" Contrasting with the others who looked surprised, the King looked puzzled.

"The legend, Your Majesty. Mystical Bird with the magic power of Light." The man called Marge explained to the King.

"Certainly that?" This time the new King looked surprised. "That doesn't make sense, Ricard! And you believe that?" he added with a tone of anger that was being held.

While Ricard himself did not answer or make the slightest sound.

"Farnir, take over the matter. And if it is true that all these are the actions of the new kingdom, then just finish them off" he ordered, then to Narva's man dressed as a noble knight.

"Okay, Majesty," replied Farnir then, bowing firmly to the King.

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