The Thousand Year Dynasty
Anthology 7

"Urisings are increasingly rampant in this southern region. Even after the official rapture, Her Majesty the Queen and the kingdom of Rhodesodia," said a young Narva with a neatly combed haircut behind, who appeared to be dressed luxuriously in noble attire. Sitting on one of the long sofas inside a workspace in the government building of the Eastern Province, in the city of Varun.

"Actually I'm also very worried about the situation we're in right now, Carl," said a Narva girl sitting in front of the young man. Charming with a short haircut that shows the shape of the neckline. The clothes worn are noble clothes commonly used by men.

"I don't think this is the right time to announce a new kingdom. Amidst the turmoil the nobles who were busy trying to take their land back, as well as some noble families who were using the opportunity to gain a position in the government of this region." The young man called Carl added.

"Yes, I'm worried. But I think instead, in times like these we should announce our sovereignty to the world. Because if we are united, then we will be stronger to face the problems that are happening. After all we are supported by the Holy Girl, and also have the recognition of the ancestor Elbrasta," the girl replied at length.

"But still, Maeve. Now we're almost guilty of taking care of this new south. And still hire people who might do us harm and counter attack us later on" Carl replies later.

"I'm also pessimistic about it. But I think Princess Lucia, uh, I mean Her Majesty the Queen, it's impossible just to make such a decision. There must be careful consideration behind the decision," replied the girl named Maeve.

"What are you talking about in this place?" Suddenly a speech came from the entrance.

"Master Mateus." Carl and Maeve immediately stood up from their seats and then a small bow saluted Mateus who began to scowl closer.

"Lunch break is over. Let's get back to work. A lot of work can't be done by itself" said Mateus, walking past Carl and Maeve to his desk at the end of the room.

"We are deliberately waiting for you, Mr. Mateus," Maeve said later.

"Right, there's a report we have to tell you." Carl adds.

"Oh, and what is it?" mateus asked as he sat in the chair behind his desk.

"It's about the development of territory in the Western Province, sir," Carl replied immediately. "Now the construction of roads and guard towers is hampered due to the interference of the rebels who attacked the workers and destroyed the facilities in the works" he explained later.

"Do we not have enough soldiers to guard?" asked Mateus in response.

"Yes, Sir. We don't have enough soldiers to keep watch twenty-four hours. There are still many areas that must be guarded. Like the border region with other kingdoms," Carl replied later.

"Have you contacted Mr Nadir or Mr Cedrik for this matter? Maybe the Fire Star group's child can help, or maybe we can use the services of the other Fighter Guilds?" Mateus asked again to be sure and then gave input.

"Already, Sir. I've talked about it with Mr. Cedrik. And according to him, the Fire Star group's son is helping to secure the northern side of District Eight" Carl explained. "According to Mr. Nadir, we should not rely too much on the services of other Combat States to secure the territory. Because a part of the Fighter Guild has not been around for too long and has not been working for our territory for too long. It is likely that they were infiltrated and exploited by the rebels" he added.

"Indeed, the Western Province is currently experiencing a difficult situation" Mateus said after a moment of silence. "Alright, I'll take this matter to the Cabinet meeting. Hopefully we find a solution to this problem soon. From what I've heard, it looks like Mr. Haldin has completed a new plan from Mr. Aksa. I hope it's a matter of resolving the problems in the Western Province region" he said later, more to calm himself down.

"By the way, how long have Mr Aksa and Mr Nata been invisible? Did they really lock themselves in a cave in the Star Alcove, sir? Or maybe they're not in this area anymore?" ask Carl suddenly. Because of the thought of something after hearing the words from Mateus earlier.

"Carl, watch what you say. You must not make news that is not-no," cut Maeve who despite not raising his tone, but still clearly heard he was rebuking.

"I think there must be a reason why for these nearly three weeks, the two young men were nowhere to be seen at all. Even at every meeting that is held," said Mateus later. "But it's true Maeve said. We cannot add to the murky atmosphere that is happening right now. You gotcha. Carl?" continues coveting.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Mateus. I understand," Carl replied immediately, looking down small.

"Then what are you going to report, Maeve?" Matthew continued their conversation.

"Building in Districts One, Two, and Three, went smoothly, Sir. The power grid is planted and the generator is done in the build. Some confiscated lands from noble families have also begun to be distributed to people who want to do it. And so far one-third of the total land in the Eastern Province has already been managed" the fat-haired girl began her report. "The first school outside the Central Region built in this city also seems to have started walking. People are starting to realize the importance of their children to get an education early on" he continued.

"Goodoo. The development of the region must be gradual as it is today." Mateus.

"But of all that, we have a new problem in this Eastern Province region, Mr. Mateus," Maeve said later.

"What do you mean is a rebellion in the former region of Ceodore?" ask Mateus to make sure.

"Yes, Sir. At present their movement has begun to unsettle the population, and also interfere with development. We must act immediately to suppress them," Maeve replied quickly. "If not immediately cracked down, the development that has been running will be in vain" he added.

"Yes, I understand that too. Have you discussed this with Miss Margaret?" ask Mateus then.

"No, Mister. I've just reported this to you" Maeve replied. "Do I have to discuss this with Miss Margaret?" add with questions.

"Yes, discuss this with Miss Margaret. While I will also continue to take this matter to the Cabinet meeting later. We are in a shortage of people right now. Hopefully the Cabinet has a way out of this issue as soon as possible" replied Mateus who looks hopeful.

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One afternoon in the city of Meso in the District of the Four Eastern Provinces, the former district of the Feymarch Estate, a sweet, long-haired Narva woman tied in a back-woven form, she looked like she was picking up some flowers in her yard.

When suddenly a young man Narva with a big, athletic body greeted him from behind. "Versica, how are you?" Which surprised the woman.

"Pollux?! How are you?" greeting the woman called Versica after finding a figure he knew was standing in front of the fence entrance to his yard. "Well, what did you come here once? What's the need?" he added later while opening the waist-high wooden fence.

"Suddenly I miss you," the young man named Pollux replied in a joking tone.

"Have stopped your gombal seduction. Come on in" said Versica, and led his guest into the house.

"Well, your house is pretty simple too, huh? Considering you are from an influential noble family, and also a former Royal Champion," Pollux said after entering the living room of Versica's house.

"Stop that shit. I'm just a commoner now," Versica replied as she walked to the kitchen, which from the living room was limited only by a long table like the one in the bars.

"A great Versica, now just a commoner? It's hard to believe" said Pollux, who has been sitting comfortably on a long sofa.

"You know what, Lux? Someone can change quickly and in a strange way" Versica said, carrying a tray of two glasses, a small teapot and a small bowl.

"What's this?" pollux asked after Versica put the tray on the table.

"It's a drink you've never tasted before?" reply Versica with a little pride.

"Is this some kind of tea?" pollux asked after seeing your Versica, to brew a concoction that smelled must come from the small bowl earlier.

"Sort of like that, but this concoction is made of Star Orchids and Gold Rings" said Versica later, which this time began to look a little arrogant.

"Well, it's classy your drink. Do you want to brag about this drink? Where did he say he changed?" reply Pollux with a joke.

"It's quiet and feel first," Versica replied as she handed the glass filled with warm liquid to Pollux.

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"So what's the real purpose of your arrival here, Lux? Is this about taking over this territory?" ask Versica then after they finish chatting pleasantries.

"You always speak with such bright sobs," Pollux replied with a small smile. "Have you heard from Miss Joan?" the young man asked, leaning his body back. Find a comfortable position to start talking seriously.

"Yes, I got a lot of messages, news, calls. Whether it was through a courier, a letter, even an old friend like today" Versica replied.

Pollux changed his seat after getting a response from Versica. "And what caused you not to answer? Are you afraid of their power? or have you given up the fight?" sama later.

Versica seemed to be breathing out slowly. "It's not about fear or giving up, Lux. It's about my choice. I chose not to take up arms for no apparent reason" she replied.

"Isn't the reason we're clear. We will restore the glory of our kingdom. Do you no longer have any allegiance to your own land?" pollux said, closed with questions.

"Now you're talking about loyalty. Do you understand what those words mean, Lux? My loyalty is only to my land, not the kingdom of Urbar" Versica replied. "Whether you pay attention to it or not when you come here, but the city of Meso is now much better than when it was under the rule of the Feymarch Estate. And my loyalty to my homeland is to keep the territory and its citizens, to remain peaceful and always prosperous. At least as it is today" he continued later.

"Now they are referred to as the kingdom of Rhapsodia, not the Land of the Dead anymore. And right, I believe in them. At least until now." Versica replied firmly.

"Have you been brainwashed by them?" asked Pollux who seemed not to believe what Versica had just said.

"No, Lux. I just saw what they did to the people of this city and the region as a whole, since a month and a half I decided to join them" Versica replied.

"But, Sic...." Not finished Pollux said, Versica heard cutting it.

"Have you forgotten, Lux? They're using high-level explosive magic in the middle of this city. Killed dozens of innocent people" Versica said. "They, the people in the top position are not reluctant to do it, for their own sake," he said again, which began to sound bitter.

"That's all for the sake of the glory and dignity of our government, Sic. Sacrifice needed...." Once again Pollux was cut in the middle of the road by Versica.

"Yes-yes, I know those wise words. Nonsense about the sacrifice" Versica said with his lazy face.

"That's not bullshit, Sic." Pollux was offended by Versica's remarks.

"Do you know what, Lux? The thing you call sacrifice is now on the second floor of this house" Versica said abruptly. "My mother can now only lie on the bed, without being able to do anything. Because he was there when the explosion happened. What do we get from his sacrifice? Do we still need mothers, fathers, or brothers from the others, to finally get, what? Royal pride?" Versica continued his words still with calm and ordinary tone.

"Oh... I'm sorry, I don't know about it." Pollux replied softly.

"And you know who saved my mother from death. The lux? The people I've been calling criminals. Who do you think I should trust now?" Versica pronounces with full emphasis.

Pollux himself was no longer able to answer the words of Versica. He just stared quietly at the miniman in the glass that was still half on the table.

"And so you know, Lux. I will not allow this city and territory to fall again into the hands of the nobles of the head of the Estate" Versica said. "And you can leave this place after you finish your drink" he added.

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In the afternoon, Versica traveled to the city of Diro. Two hours from the city of Meso by using an iron train which is now the main public means of traveling between cities throughout the territory of the kingdom of Rhodesia.

Versica's main objective was the branch headquarters of the Star Fire group for the Eastern Province region. The place where Margaret was for a while.

"Oh. You, Ve? What's the need until you come here at night like this?" Margaret appeared shortly after Versica knocked on the front door of the building not far from the town square.

"There's something I want to talk about" Versica replied quickly.

"Come in." Margaret let Versica in.

"Oh, you're having a guest turn out. Sorry bothering you. I can come back after this" Versica said after finding a Narva girl with a short, eye-catching haircut sitting in the living room of the building.

"It's okay. Don't worry" Margaret replied quickly. "Meet me, he's Maeve. He was an employee of the Eastern Provincial Government under Mr. Mateus" he added, introducing Maeve to Versica.

"Include me Maeve Geordo, Deputy Executive Officer for Development, who manages the Eastern Province as a whole" said Maeve, giving his hand to Versica to be held.

"Oh, Geordo" Versica said, apparently recognizing Maeve's surname.

"You recognize my family?" maeve asked who looked surprised that Versica recognized her surname which was even under a Baron.

"Yes, I know the Geordo family. The Feymarch branch family. Because I am also from the city of Meso. Introduce my name Versica Quency," said Versica introduced herself as she shook Maeve's hand.

"Oh, you are one of the twelve Champions of the Urbar kingdom? It was unexpected that I would meet a great person," said Maeve who looked amazed looking at Versica.

"Note and that status is meaningless now" Versica responded quickly.

"Enough with the introductory event. So what do you want to talk about, Ve?" Margaret cuts out Versica and Maeve's talk show.

Versica looked hesitantly staring at Maeve fan Margaret in turn.

"Oh, don't worry. Maeve is not an outsider. You can tell me now" Margaret said, then tried to convince Versica.

"All right then." Versica began to tell stories. "So this afternoon they came to me again. Lately they have been doing this more often. Either with me, or with others. And according to news from my colleagues in Gala city, it seems like they are preparing a plan to carry out a massive attack" he explained later.

"Yes, as I worry. It is very risky to hire some people who previously had positions in this old region" said Margaret chimed in. "Oh. It's not my intention to offend you, Ve," the follower then tries to explain his remarks that might invite misunderstanding.

"It's okay. But that's the truth." Versica answered calmly.

"Then do you know anything about their plans, Ve?" ask Margaret then.

"I don't know." Versica groped slowly. "They're not stupid enough to leak it to people who haven't really been willing to help" he added.

"Do you know anyone they've contacted, Miss Versica?" This time Maeve asked. "Maybe we can start keeping an eye on those people" he said later.

"I think they contacted all their acquaintances who work in this region" Versica replied quickly.

"It's hard when it's like that. We can't possibly keep an eye on every single person working in this region." Maeve looked surrendered and desperate.

"The question is also; why do you employ people from opposing sides to hold some important positions in your government?" Versica seemed really curious about the unusual decision.

"Yes, if it is because of the nature of our leader who is arguably quite naive," Margaret replied with a smile of responsibility.

"Yes, I am also aware of that. But shouldn't anyone try to remind the Queen of good decision-making for her territory?" tanya Versica was still with great curiosity.

"According to the initial plan, we will indeed hire just anyone for development at the beginning only" said Margaret replied. "And the selection will be done after we have started to be able to stand alone. But it looks like the other party is aware of this and immediately makes a move to take advantage of the situation," he explained later.

"Is the decision not thought out carefully? Is there no backup plan when something like this happens?" tanya Versica who now looks comfortable on her seat, leaning her body back.

"I think all the decisions that are now being carried out have received approval from our advisors. And he should have read the direction of the situation and prepared the solution" Margaret said.

"What do you mean, a young man named Nata? The one at the south gate when the Champions made a direct attack into the gate back then?" Versica guess.

"really. What I mean is Mr. Nata" Margaret said later.

"What's the matter with that young man? You and the whole region are like praising his prowess," Versica asked in a disbelief.

"Yes, because Mr. Nata is that great. This region continues to grow until what it is today, because nine out of ten moisturizers are because of the plan" said Margaret explained.

"But I haven't seen him in a long time. Last I saw the young man and his friend, while at the coronation of the Queen," Versica said later.

"The two of them were indeed strange young men. I mean Mr. Nata and what you said was his friend, Mr. Aksa. No one knew what the two of them were thinking" Margaret tried to explain Nata and Aksa at a glance to Versica. "Now it seems like the two of them are preparing something in a cave at the bottom of the gorge of the Star Covet," he added.

"Well, whatever it is. Going back to our previous conversation topic, I think you should inform your center people immediately and get ready for whatever happens after this," versica said again gave input.

"Yes, I'll tell them soon. Thank you, Ve," said Margaret, who stood up from her seat and walked to the other end of the room. "By the way, yesterday I just got a delivery from Shuri. And it seemed like there was another new type of beverage being sold in the Central Region. Do you guys want to try it?" Margaret held up a drinking bottle made of frosted brown glass.

Versica and Maeve smile at the bottle in Margaret's hand.

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