bookbashuk Chapter 1134: Nata
Chapter 1134: Nata
The news that Zhidong was going to send troops to attack Nata spread very quickly. Within a week, it was known to everyone in Nata.
Even the little pterosaur "Kakuku" beside Ifa knew about it.
In the morning, there were only Mavica, Chaska and Ianshan in the Nata office.
Mavica stood in front of a map of the entire territory of Nata hanging on the wall.
On the map, the blue marks representing the forces of Solstice gathered densely on the sea north of Ochikanata, like an ice sheet about to spread, which made her more and more angry.
"boom!"
Finally, Mavica could no longer contain her anger and slammed her fists against the red sandstone wall of the house.
A dull crash echoed in the stone house, and the wall instantly cracked into a spider-web-like crack, and tiny grains of sand fell.
Mavica now is just like Liu Bei after Guan Yu was defeated and fled to Maicheng. This kid Zhidong is really insidious!
"Damn it... Nata has just recovered from the prolonged crisis in the Abyss. The warriors' wounds haven't fully healed, and their strength hasn't recovered yet, and the Fatui are taking advantage of the opportunity to sneak in?!"
They were clearly calling each other "allies" before, but they turned around and attacked for the Heart of God. This insidious and cunning behavior is even more despicable than the sudden attack of the abyss monsters.
(The difference between the Captains and the Fatui...)
Chaska, who was standing aside, looked at the furious Mavica and understood her very well.
It is more disheartening to see someone you once thought of as a "partner" suddenly showing his fangs than to face a cruel enemy.
Mavica was able to suppress her anger and remain rational, which was a rare restraint.
Chaska took a deep breath, walked quickly to Mavica's side, and pointed to the sea area north of Ochikanata on the map. His voice was a little hurried but still clear.
"Lord Vulcan, the Fatui fleet has already assembled in that sea area."
"Although they are on standby and haven't advanced rashly, given the speed of their warships, if they launch an attack, they can reach our Nata mainland in a day at most. By then..."
Mavica looked at the spiderweb cracks spreading across the wall, then glanced at the map.
She took a deep breath, slowly raised her hand and pinched the bridge of her nose, suppressing the anxiety surging in her heart.
She was quickly thinking of a countermeasure in her mind. At the same time, she said to Chaska in a hoarse voice: "I know..."
Chaska nodded and was about to respond when a key person suddenly flashed through his mind.
When Nata was fighting against the Abyss, the Fatui's first "Captain" Capitano brought his men to support him. At that time, he also said "allies help each other", but now that Zhidong wants to declare war on Nata, what will be the position of this executive?
"By the way, Lord Vulcan," Chaska probed, "What does Mr. Capitano mean? He is, after all, the Fatui's executive officer. Now that Solstice's army is approaching, will he..."
When Mavica heard the name "Capitano", her eyes moved slightly and she recalled the past few days.
At that time, Capitano's men suddenly came to the door and handed over a secret letter. The letter only said, "The decision of the top leaders has been made by winter, and I cannot influence it." However, it did not clearly state his position.
She immediately sent a messenger to convey a message, giving Capitano time to maneuver and choose his side.
"I gave him time to maneuver and choose his side," Mavica responded slowly.
"From that day forward, he'll have to give me an answer tomorrow."
She wasn't sure in her heart... Although they had a friendship on the battlefield, Capitano was ultimately a member of the Fatui. No one could say how much this friendship was worth in the face of the interests of Winter Solstice.
After listening to this, Chaska nodded thoughtfully.
"Is that so? I really hope he can stand on our side, otherwise..."
She didn't say the rest, but both of them knew that if Capitano sided with Winter, Nata's situation would only become more difficult.
Mavica gathered her thoughts and said firmly:
"Nata's success has never been achieved through diplomatic mediation, but through the swords and blood of its warriors!"
"They've thrust their army right in our faces, what's the point of even trying to negotiate?"
"From now on, all Nata people are on standby at all times. We must prepare for the worst and have a good fight with Winter Solstice!"
As soon as Mavica finished speaking, her eyes moved away from the map on the wall and turned to Ianshan who had been standing silently beside her.
During the period of reconstruction of Nata, Ianshan and the nation of Wolu almost shouldered most of the heavy responsibility on their own.
She and the members of the Wolu Nation not only took charge of 80% of the reconstruction work in Nata, but also busy herself everywhere, from repairing houses destroyed by the abyss to cleaning up polluted areas.
If we were to ask who knows the true situation of the various tribes in Nata best, Ianshan would definitely be the number one choice.
"Ianshan," Mavica's tone was a little softer than before.
"How are the tribes recovering now? Can the warriors sustain a major war?"
When Ianshan heard the question, she nodded slightly, closed her eyes and quickly sorted out the recent situation of each tribe in her mind.
"Well, the reconstruction work of the various tribes has indeed been completed, and life has basically returned to normal."
"Furthermore, after experiencing the baptism of the Abyssal War, many warriors have been tempered in actual combat, and their combat awareness is much stronger than before."
After changing the subject, Ianshan's voice lowered.
"But therein lies the problem. The Abyssal War has lasted too long. The warriors need time to rest in order to recover to their peak condition and unleash their strongest combat power."
"If we force them to play now, I'm worried that many of them will suffer a relapse of their old injuries. Not only will they not be able to play their roles, but they will also suffer new injuries and even suffer lifelong disabilities..."
"This will be a greater loss for Nata."
After hearing this, Mavica realized that the thing she was most worried about had happened. Nata's warriors had not yet recovered.
If we could give them a few more months, until everyone had recovered from their injuries and adjusted their conditions, we would have been more confident in facing the attack from Winter Solstice. But now...
Zhidong's fleet is already on standby at sea and will not give them any chance to breathe.
"I understand." Mavica took a deep breath and slowly unclenched her fists.
Forget it, I'll just do more work when the time comes. After all, I'm the God of Fire.
With great power comes great responsibility. — A failed man.
"There's not much time left. Surrender is never an option for Nata!" Mavica raised her hand and slapped the map, her fingertips landing on the sea mark north of Ochikanata.
"Immediately notify all tribes to prepare for war at the highest level of alert for dealing with the abyssal crisis!"
As soon as this war mobilization order was issued, the atmosphere in the office instantly became solemn.
"Afterwards, I will have the messenger inform the leaders of the six major tribes to gather at the meeting place this afternoon to discuss the specific details of the war deployment."
"We don't have much time left. We must complete all preparations before the Fatui take action."
"Alright, Lord Vulcan!" Ianshan responded immediately. "Then I'll go and take stock of each tribe's reserves. I'll compile a list of weapons, food, medicine, and follow-up arrangements for the wounded as soon as possible."
At the end of her speech, she unconsciously hoped in her heart: "I hope this war won't become protracted. Nata really can't withstand another round of attrition..."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the office quickly, her steps hurried, obviously ready to get back to her busy work.
Chaska stayed where he was, looking at the densely packed marks on the map, his brows never relaxed.
Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something, her eyes suddenly became serious, and she took a step forward and said to Mavica:
"Oh right, Lord Vulcan, there's one place we can't ignore... What about Tenochtitolk?"
Upon hearing this, Mavica paused and her eyes fell on an inconspicuous corner on the edge of the map, "Tenochthiztok".
That is the most remote area in Nata. The permanent population in the past two or three decades has been no more than a few hundred people. On weekdays, it is more like a place of exile and has almost no sense of existence.
"Although that area is sparsely populated and looks insignificant," Chaska continued, "it's still our Nata territory. We can't just ignore it."
"More importantly, what if the Fatui take advantage of its remoteness and use it as a springboard to establish a military base, and then attack us from behind?"
Her words made Mavica think deeply.
If the Fatui really stationed troops there, it would not only be an infringement on Nata's territorial sovereignty, but would also become a long-term hidden danger, like a knife hanging over their heads that could fall at any time.
Although Mavica also wanted to keep Tenochtitol, there was a problem: the place was too remote.
Mavica's fingers rubbed the Tenochtitlan mark on the map repeatedly, and she quickly made the most perfect decision at this stage.
If you save the land but lose the people, both the people and the land will be lost; if you save the people but lose the land, both the people and the land will be saved!
"Now it seems that we can only give up our garrison."
"Send people to Tenochtittoq and bring all the Natan people living there back to Natan."
"That area is isolated and difficult to access. If surrounded by the Fatui, we won't be able to provide timely support. We won't be able to defend it. Rather than putting the residents in danger, it's better to evacuate them first."
This was the only solution she came up with after much thought.
Land can be temporarily abandoned, but human lives must never be risked.
"But I didn't say I was going to give that land to the Fatui!"
"If they really dare to occupy Tenochtitlók and really think they can use it as a springboard, I will turn these arrogant guys into nutrients that nourish the desert!"
Chaska on the side couldn't help but feel admiration. This was what the Fire God Nata should be like. Even if he gave in temporarily, he would never lose his pride.
Seeing that Mavica had made a clear decision, Chaska stepped forward and volunteered, "Lord Vulcan! Leave the task of notifying the residents to evacuate to me!"
"I'll ride over there right now on my 'Spirit Lance'. It's fast and will get us to Tenochtitolk as quickly as possible."
"When the time comes, I will organize everyone to pack their luggage and personally escort the people living up there back to Nata safely. I will never let anyone fall behind."
Mavica looked at Chaska who volunteered, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes.
In this panic-stricken moment, having such a reliable companion by your side is undoubtedly the greatest comfort.
"Thanks, Chaska... I'll leave this matter to you. Be careful on the road. If you encounter a Fatui scouting party, don't fight them head-on. Protecting the residents' safety is the most important thing."
"Don't worry!" Chaska nodded vigorously, then turned around and walked quickly to the door of the conference room to carry out the evacuation mission.
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