Speed-run Civilization

Conspired War Part 2: Battle of Jola

`Western Shore Jola`

There was a great silence as if warning that a great danger was ahead. The winds were howling and water was still but suddenly 2 huge Battleships could be seen sailing towards the Shore. It was as if a dangerous beast moving in a forest that would devour anything and everything in front of it.

On the deck people were running and moving from place to place but one man was just looking at the sandy desert.

He had gray eyes and long brown hair. He was a bit tan but not that much. He looked at the scenery in annoyance.

This was Sam Rio, Captain Freeman's right hand man. He was annoyed by Dan's decision to take percussion and attack from both sides. It meant that they would have to fight which would take days. 

Even so he respected the decision because there is no way that little over 800 people can build a slope wall like that in just 6 months time so that only means there are more people than they expected.

At first this was an easy mission but now it's different after seeing the wall anyone can tell someone had helped these people.

Sam suspected the Conley Empire after all Eugene was their Emperor's disciple so they would help him but when? That's the question.

Even if they sent help, why haven't they seen any ships? Were they sent here before Eugene got here? But even so, why don't they have information about Conley sending thousands of people here?.

Sam believes there are at least 10,000 workers in Jola City or else how can they erect a wall that big in just 6 months. This was troubling because they don't know how many knights Jola has anymore. This all annoyed Sam so much, he thought this was going to be the easiest mission of all but fate has different plans for him.

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`Eastern Shore Jola`

Two huge Battleships were sailing towards the desert but unlike the Western Shore no one on this ship was busy, rather everyone seemed relaxed. The man wearing a hood made from tiger skin was looking at the desolate land in front of him with a calm expression.

"Conley would have found out the secret route or else they wouldn't have been able to sail to Jola before us" said the man.

He had brown eyes, brown hair and white skin. He was Joel, Captain Freeman's left hand man who always finished his tasks no matter the odds.

Joel also had the same conclusion as Sam that Conley's Army had made a Camp here. He was certain that he would lose if they didn't have the information about how many people were there. He understood why Captain Freeman sent him and Sam in two different directions because he didn't want them to fight, rather he wanted information and for that sending in small forces to different shores was a good call.

"This can get real ugly men but we will win that's for sure" said Joel to encourage his men.

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"Get some of the Slaves who can ride horses" said Sam as he sat in his cabin.

They have been on this mission for months now and he can't let it fail now. They went to different villages and towns kidnapped everyone there to make new slaves then sailed to Jola through a hidden sea route this all took them more than 8 months, they have been on this mission for practically a year now! How can they go back and tell Duke Ryan that they weren't able to capture a desolate desert land.

The Crewmate bought 3 women with him which puzzled Sam.

" Sir only these women know how to ride horses in all of the Slaves we have on the 2 ships we have" said the Crewmate

Sigh… Sam sigh he can't believe he needs to use these women to conquer this good-for-nothing island.

"Jake get ready your horses you will go with them" said Sam pointing his fingers towards a young man then he looked at the 3 scared and trembling women.

"If you finish this mission for me I will release your families understand!" Sam said.

The Women nodded a little scared.

Sam's Idea was simple: he will send these peasants with one of his knights, Jake. Once they reach Jola they will tell them that one of the knights betrayed Freeman and saved them this way Jola will take them in then Jake will send a messenger bird back telling them about the number of enemies they have to face.If it exceeds there estimation they will sail back to Yodan and bring for men of not they will attack.

Conley is known for being passive and non-violent so he had no doubt they will take in ragged slaves in. The biggest problem was if they got killed well they would still return to Yodan because if they got killed it means tighter security which will also confirm them that the enemy is cautious.

Jake and the women rode their horses and started riding towards Jola City. It will take at least one day for them to reach there. 

Sam just watched them ride and disappear into the desert.

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Freeman docked his 4 ships at the port area but did not dare to march his army down the ships and just waited for news from Sam or Joel.

He was not a fool; he lived through many battles and he knew exactly what was happening. Somehow Jola contacted Conley even before they set sail and brought a huge army here.

They might be planning to attack the Ancorna Capital but they show up. This is what Freeman thought.

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`Inside Jola City`

The city was totally empty; there was not a single soul on the roads or even inside houses.

Eugene evacuated everyone towards the Northern Estate because he knew the enemy would only attack them from the Western Shore or Eastern Shore. There is no way the enemy will attack them from the port area first after seeing the sand brick slope wall.

If the enemy decides to attack them from the Northern shore it will take ages for their army to reach Jola not to mention they will be traveling in the desert for months. So the best place to evacuate is the Northern Estate.

Even then Eugene didn't evacuate with his people; he was still staying in his castle in the port estate even after everyone tried to get him to leave.

`Inside the Castle, meeting hall`

There were 4 people sitting in front of a long table. These people were.

Eugene who was sitting at the center seat which is for the head. Sarah in his left seat and Richard in his right seat while John was sitting at the far end wearing his full Armor.

Eugene smiled

"I appreciate that you guys are here with me "

"Of course your Majesty we will after all you have done so much for us" said Richard.

"So shall we fish the shark out?" Asked Sarah.