The Thousand Year Dynasty
07. A Letter
"Is there a spy in our territory?" Orland asked the next day they had a meeting in the Central city.
"I'll investigate soon" said Luna, who was sitting next to Caspian across from Orland's desk.
They had a meeting with only a few related people at the Meeting House. The nobles and those related to security matters. Like the knight lords the warrior leader, and the Fire Star group.
"But, miss Luna. When you find it, don't act immediately. Tell me first" Nata added.
"Well, I understand, Mr. Nata"
"It seems you are indeed cursed, princess" chirped Aksa who sat next to Nata and Jean.
"Take a look at you, boy" said Jean quickly as he glanced sharply at Aksa.
"Finally, problems always come around him" Aksa replied later.
"I also know, surely soon this will be a big problem" said Lucia who looks serious and restless. Not paying attention to Aksa's taunts.
"Hopefully it's not too late. We will start installing weaponry at the south gate first" Nata said in response.
"And Mr. Dirk, we must begin to list the goods that northern merchants commonly sell for the southern mainland. Then lobby them to start selling it to us. We'll try to buy all the stuff we need" Nata added later.
"Buying all the usual goods sold for the southern mainland?" Sounds like Dirk doesn't understand.
"really. And also make a list of the goods commonly sold by southern traders to the northern mainland" replied Nata who then continued his orders. "We will start trying to make these items in this place" he added.
"Making things made by the southerners?" Sounds like Dirk still doesn't understand.
"You want to get in trouble, Nat?" Chirps Aksa later.
"I don't really want it. But if it's not like this, we won't survive. And they will never feel that our existence is also beneficial to them" Nata explained to Aksa.
"But trying to humiliate someone who has that power could end badly, Nat"
"I'm also aware of that. But even if we don't do it, they'll still bother us. Because basically they have the power to use" Nata replied. "Then what we need to do after that is to prepare for the worst situation" he added.
Aksa was seen watching Nata's face for a while before starting to speak. "Well if you've decided" Aksa said later.
While the others looked still clueless as to the intent that the two of them were talking about.
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Two weeks later came a letter addressed to the ruler of the land of Pharos. With the Urbar royal seal stamp, which means the letter is an official letter.
The letter contained a warning and a claim for compensation for what had happened to the security forces of the kingdom of Urbar. And also the handover of the royal fugitive, Anna.
Then the rest of the contents of the letter are things that will happen if the request and demands are not met.
"They intend to close all lines from the Urbar region leading to the land of Pharos. Decided on all agreements of work that had been done to all parties in the kingdom of Urbar. No exception traders" said Lucia when they returned they held a meeting this time at the residence of Lucia.
"Yes, this is not something we do not anticipate" said Aksa.
"I'm sorry princess, but it seems like it's time for me to leave this region" Anna said, who was invited to the meeting. Because of the problems he has about himself. "Besides now all the work in the western region is done, also I will send word to them, that this land has no business with me anymore" he added later.
"No need, Miss Anna. To them, you are just an excuse to bother us" Nata said this time.
"We already know, sooner or later this will happen. Which is the problem are you ready, princess?" Nata looked towards Lucia this time.
"For what?" Ask Lucia back.
"Making enemies" said Aksa.
Lucia looks silent at Aksa's words just now.
"We can still not make enemies" Nata added.
"By handing Miss Anna over and paying the damages they asked for?" Lucia asked who seemed to need no answer.
"They will look down on us, and rule over this territory" Orland added.
"really. That is what will happen in the future" said Nata later.
"And you still want me to do that?" This time it was Lucia who seemed to not accept it.
"I was just asking if you were ready to have an enemy" Nata reminded Lucia of the question earlier.
"I'm ready" said Lucia quickly.
"But remember. To be a leader. You should have the thought to protect the friend and destroy the opponent" Nata sounded the warning. "You can't think about it based on your feelings" he added.
"Yes I understand" Lucia replied quickly.
"Yesterday you also answered like that when I reminded you that do not seek trouble with the kingdom of Urbar" said Aksa who made Lucia speechless could not answer.
"If the city is still within the realm of Elbrasta kingdom, then we need not worry. But we're alone now. We don't have the equivalent power of Elbrasta or even Urbar, right now" Nata searched for a moment. "So you have to really remember not to violate it. Because this is no longer about you trying to save one person's life. Your decision after this will have an impact on many people" Nata added.
Everyone in the room agreed with Nata. They must be vigilant and careful in making decisions and carrying out a plan.
Lucia looked a little offended. But even so, he admitted that everything Nata and Aksa said about him was true.
And now all Lucia can do is try to turn herself into a leader as others would expect. Although he also realized that it would not run smoothly.
"And since we're all here, I want to report that we've found the spy we're looking for" Luna said, opening up the atmosphere that began to feel heavy.
"That's great, Miss Luna. And who is that guy?" Nata was happy to hear the news.
The news seemed to be a counterweight to others after the bad news they had just heard.
"It is not too difficult to find a spy if from the beginning we have conducted a background investigation on each citizen" Luna replied. "She was a Narva female merchant from the south by the name of Sharon. But it seems like it was his pseudonym. The woman opened a shop around the City Station since approximately two months ago" he explained later.
"All right, then. After this we'll straighten it out" said Caspian quickly.
"Don't" sergeant Nata. "Just leave him. Just keep an eye out for him if he seems to be doing suspicious things. Or when he travels to certain places" he said later.
"What are you gonna do to him?" Lucia looked curious when she saw Nata's smiling face.
"We can use it to send false information to the Urbar kingdom. Or even a warning" answered Nata later who was still not understood by the others.
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