The Great War of Rhodesia

Antology Story: Before the Battle

"According to the Message Carrier, it should be that by this time the Dux Eul and Dux Austin troops have arrived at the border of the Margrace region" John, who was not involved in the attack, said, one of Vistralle's accomplices reported while they were having a meeting that morning. "Do we need to move the troops to Margrace too, Dux?"

"No need." Vistralle. "Now the main army of Rhapsodia is in Ignus. It's dangerous to divide our forces to attack elsewhere."

The meeting, held at the Vistralle residence, was attended only by Vistralle himself and his two accomplices, Lucas and John.

"It's rumored that the Augra Army started moving towards Lighthill two days ago." This time Lucas added.

"Good, that way their strength will be split." Vistralle was seen nodding slightly, before returning to speech. "Then what about the army Tyrion had promised?" tanyanya.

"They'll be here in a week." John answered. "But they're not an army, Dux. They're the Yllgarian Fighter Union, Blood Moon. And even though they already have a name in the world of the Payment Union, but still they will be very difficult to manage later," complained John a little did not accept.

"That's not a problem. Because we only need their strength to pave the way when fighting in this region takes place" Vistralle replied later.

"Are you planning on waiting for them to attack us, Dux? You don't intend to make an attack first?" asked John who did not expect the plan to be taken by his master.

"Of course not" Vistralle replied firmly. "Learning from experience, usually the kingdom always sets a trap or plan using the superiority of its territory that we do not know.

"So it's clear we can't carry out an attack on their territory. We just wait, because they will definitely come to attack us" continued Vistralle.

"But doesn't that mean we let them get ready first, Dux? If war happens in this city, it can cause a lot of damage and loss for ourselves." This time it was Lucas who gave his opinion.

"Because that's the only safe option we have right now. And in order to avoid the destruction of the city, we're going to confront their forces in the savannah area on the east side, not far from the border area." Vistralle tried to explain his plan.

"Yes, it seems that the savannah region is indeed the most fitting place to do direct fighting" said John later.

"Have, stop talking about that matter now. All we have to think about right now is taking back the Margrace region" Vistralle said. "Did Eul and Austin know that the former Champion girl from Meso was working for Rhapsodia?" later hands.

"You mean Versica?" Lucas' question was answered only by a nod by Vistralle. "Dux Eul and Dux Austin already knew about it. Even about the other 2 former Champions as well" he replied later.

"Oh right, Guan is also working with the girl. Also the Morra man with the Mystical Weapon two axes" John said.

"And did the two of them also know that the three former Champions had already returned to wielding their old Mystical Weapons?" Vistralle back to make sure.

"Both Dux also knew about it. Even according to the news, they also brought Mystical Weapons to prepare for the former Champion," Lucas explained later.

"It's good that they have prepared it" replied Vistralle who looked a little relieved.

"When the former Champion got back their old Mystical Weapon, then the kingdom already trusted the three of them?" John seemed to be inexhaustible.

"Either?" sahut Lucas later.

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"Maybe tomorrow morning the Steam Train carrying the Destroyer Train will arrive here" replied Vossler, who was sitting not far from Karka.

"You sent that Iron Car on Steam?" Karka asked again with a curious face.

"That's to speed up the delivery to this place" Matyas, who was across the table, replied Vossler. "Because of the condition of the road in the southern region today, if the Destroyer Train runs from the central region to here, it will certainly take up to weeks," he explained later.

"But is the Destroyer Train not too big to be transported by the Steam Train, Mr Matyas?" This time Versica asked.

"Yes, I understand your shadow, Miss Versica. But later the Destroyer Train will be sent in half-separated form." Matyas answered again.

"Half apart?"

"really. Later we will reassemble it as soon as it arrives at this place" replied Matyas again.

"So you're gonna reassemble it in this place? How long does it take?" Karka asked this time.

"No need to worry. With the current number of workers, we can reassemble approximately 2 Destroyer Trains in a day." Matyas answered confidently. "So if the plan is to be sent 6 Destroyer Trains, then we need about 3 to 4 days to complete the reassembly. Still sparing, Mr Vossler?" tanyanya then made sure.

"Still, Mr. Matyas. With the makeshift fortifications we have built along that border region, I think our troops can still confront them for another 4 to 5 days." Vossler answered quickly.

"I also agree with General Vossler." Versica. "Again, the three of us will also go along in confronting those soldiers with the Mystical Weapon power we have," he added later.

"Yes, I will make sure in 5 days time, 6 Destroyer Trains are ready in both border areas" said Matyas reply.

"Then what about your job installing the Train line to the Ravus region?" ask Vossler to interrupt.

"Don't worry about it, Mr. Vossler. Because half of the workers in Randon will be sent here to help" Matyas replied. "We're going to rebuild the fort walls of Randon City after the priority things are done."

"Oh, as it turned out," said Vossler, nodding lightly.

"That's a matter of successfully taking over Ravus, it's really unbelievable you managed to take over 4 areas in the southern mainland for no more than a week," karka said on another topic.

"yes too. It's only been 5 days since the invasion of this region and Ignus."Versica adds to that.

"Once again, this is because of the plans of Lord Aksa and Lord Nata," replied Vossler who was followed by Matyas, the warriors, the magicians, and also the workers at the table agreed.

"The two young men were absolutely amazing" added Versica, who also agreed with Vossler's remarks.

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