The Great War of Rhodesia

17. Randon Town

"So tomorrow you're going to Randon's town?" Lucia asked Nata when they had just finished going around the camp for an examination, after the meeting with the previous leaders was over.

The night was getting late, as they stood in front of the tent where Aksa, Nata, Lily, and Val were sleeping tonight. Lucia was waiting for Jean and the soldiers who were packing some equipment to take to the Ignus family residence. Where Lucia lived while in Varun City.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We need to look directly at the condition of the city in order to be able to do the rebuilding quickly" Nata explained. "Because most likely, that region will be the front line of our battle with the kingdom of Augra."

"Yes, I know that." Lucia replied quickly.

"Oh, yes. All of you I would like to ask about the thing I have told His Majesty before. About the kingdom of Augra. What decision will His Majesty make?" Nata then asked what sounded serious to Lucia.

"What's that about invading the Augra region?" Lucia ensure.

"really. Since it is inevitable, we will definitely ignite a war with them. Therefore, in order for our border areas to be safe, we must push the war away from the border line into their territory." Nata answered with an explanation.

"Yes, I've thought about it. The leaders also agreed to the plan. So once all these plans are in full swing, we're going to launch an attack on the Augra region along our border." Lucia spoke with a face that seemed reluctant to do so.

Nata, who was aware of the reluctance in the decision taken by Lucia, seemed to ask again. "What does His Majesty worry about being seen as an invader in this southern landmass?"

"No, Nat. I don't care about that kind of name." Lucia quickly denied. "I just don't want to bring another war in a region that's been peaceful from the beginning" he explained later.

"But His Majesty must be well aware that the thoughts of the other royal leaders will not be the same as your thoughts, right?"

"Yes, I'm well aware of that. Therefore, although I feel reluctant, but it is a decision that must be taken to protect the people of this kingdom." Lucia replied in a tone that sounded more resolute than before.

But then their conversation was cut short by Jean, who was finished with her work and ready to return to Ignus' family home.

"Then I go, Nat. Good night." Lucia pampit before walking away the camp area.

"Good night, Your Highness," replied Nata who was still standing staring at Lucia who was walking away.

"I think five years has forced the girl to become an adult" said Aksa shrillly from his bed inside the tent. He heard all Lucia and Nata talk from inside the tent silently.

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The next morning Aksa and Nata's party begin to prepare to head to Randon City in the Lighthill region. They set out with 30y workers and 20 Witch Builders.

And just like the Matyas troupe, they also used Steam Trains with many carriages, because they had to bring with them equipment and materials to rebuild the city.

While in Mara City, Matyas and his workers began to rebuild the gate wall. Also means such as Electric Generators, Lighting lamps, and Communication Towers are more feasible.

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Half a day later Aksa and Nata's party finally arrived in Randon City. And it would still take another hour to unload all their luggage, before the Steam Train returned to Varun City.

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"I think you're overreacting, Mr. Wedge. Destroying the fort until such time" said Aksa in front of his tent staring northward. Where can be seen the pile of debris left over the city's fort walls.

Aksa, Nata, Lily, Val, and the military leaders held a brief meeting after they finished lunch. Aksa and Nata's entourage makes a tent in the camp of the soldiers that was built in an emergency in the town square.

"I didn't mean it that way, Mr. Aksa." The knight Narva with a full-fledged face immediately replied. "That's because according to the information, the castle walls of this city are made by Elves who have some sort of Protective Magic Formation. So I thought of exerting all my strength in the battle. At least to make a hole in the wall."

"And I didn't expect the wall to collapse. Because at that time, our assault took place at night. We just found out that the wall collapsed after stopping the attack." Wedge tried to explain the reason behind his action.

"Yes, even so, the fortress wall was built from hundreds of years ago," replied Aksa who looked a little regretful.

"Yes, I feel guilty for pounding it too much." Wedge looks sorry.

"Then what about the victims, Mr Wedge?" tanya Nata connect.

"Everything's happened. All we can do now is give them treatment and help the families that are left behind" Nata said, trying to ease Wedge's guilt.

"Although we do not currently have many Healers, not a few of the soldiers who already understand about the crucifixion. So the wounded have been taken care of since yesterday." Wedge gave me information.

"Thank God" replied Nata. "What about the leader of this region?"

"Unfortunately we didn't catch him. It's likely that he escaped with the rest of their army heading to Ravus or else, back to the Augra region." Wedge looks disappointed with himself.

"There are no noble families left in this city?" Nata asked again.

"Nothing, Mr. Nata. It seems, they left this region once Ignus managed to take over" Wedge replied presumptuously.

"As it turned out," said Nata while nodding small. "Then what about the current state of the border?" continue with a new question.

"Augra forces from the Xube region south of Lighthill were still trying to carry out the attack. But until now our Destroyer Train can still handle it." Wedge answered.

"I think soon their relief forces will be coming soon" said Nata who was seen thinking about something.

"Alright, that means it is time to rebuild this city" Aksa said suddenly.

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"What's the matter, Lily? I noticed upon arrival in this town, you look like you're not calm?" aksa asked Lily as they were among the ruins of the city fortress after finishing giving directions to the workers.

Aksa's watch shows at half-eight p.m. Half an hour before dinner.

"I felt a strange movement of the Soul Stream from the east," the rabbit replied as he pointed towards the darkness before him.

"Msksudmu from the direction of the Azure Free Land?" Aksa asked to make sure. Which was only answered with a nod by Lily.

"What is a Mystical Weapon? Until you can feel it from a distance. Does it have anything to do with the Magic Formation of this fortress?" Aksa looks between curious, excited, but also at the same time worried.

"No. It's not a Mystical Weapon. The stream of Souls I felt was more like someone's. Or rather Elf."

"What Elf Soul Stream can indeed be felt from such a distance? What is the Azuar Clan? What about Val?" Aksa showered Lily with questions.

"There is no Soul Stream of a living being that can be felt any further than 50 steps." Lily answered. "And I asked Val. He had also felt it since arriving in this city. But he also cannot be sure.

"According to his conjecture, the possibility of this Soul Stream was as threatening as the impact of the Azuar Clan's magic equipment which he was unaware of. Because for hundreds of years the clan had indeed hidden some magic tools and methods from the other Elf Clan." The rabbit gave an explanation.

"Try you to ask Luque this. Maybe he knows something about it." Aksa gave advice.

"Yes, I'll ask Primaval after this." Lily accepts Aksa's advice.

"Alright then, let's go back to the tent. I'm already hungry" Aksa asked as she taught me to walk away from the place.

"This makes me feel uncomfortable" Lily said slowly before turning her body to follow Aksa towards the middle of the city.

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At about the same time, Nata who was in the tent with Val got a Radio Communication call from Helen.

Helen reports that several hundred Augra troops began to move from Kotaraja towards the border of Lighthill and Ravus. And it's likely to arrive in three days' time.

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