After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World - Chapter 501

Chapter 501: Last Preparations (Part 2)
While the majority of the strong soldiers were heading out, a good one-third of the guards would remain in the territory. There were, after all still beasts outside, and the very real possibility of the enemies going to them as well. As such, they would also be guarding the teleportation array very closely, in case of leaks.

The team heading to Fargo would be led by Gill. There would be most of the soldiers outside the level cap there with him, including top guards like Rowan.

They would be divided into several groups, setting up camp in all directions outside the territory.

Some of them would also be looking at the limestone deposits, mapping the area and distance, and determining the threats. Although they hadn’t won yet, it was good to plan ahead so they knew how much of Fargo they could destroy in the process.

They were also given some collapsible tents (patented by the research center, of course) for comfort in the days-long camping. These tents would not be much inferior to the ones in Terran (considering they didn’t have synthetic materials yet) and it came with comfortable flooring to allow a good sleep even if the soil was rocky.

They also had plenty of food and resources, so even if they stayed a week there, they wouldn’t have any problems.

Althea wanted their soldiers to be on top shape at all times after all.

All teams also had aether letters for ease of communication. They were thankful Oslo had the foresight to buy bulks, which was fortunately accessible to him.

When asked, he mentioned that he heard Terrans whine about ‘communication’ every single day. How could he forget it?

Anyway, three days before the war, the final group of guards to leave was finally deployed in full-gear and followed the others to Fargo. As they trekked, their hearts were filled with a mix of nerves and excitement.

The contribution point out of this was no joke!

Besides, this was their first war. They must make Altera’s first war end with a bang!

…

Back in the house, Althea couldn’t help but feel worried.

“I hope it all goes well,” Althea said. Her family looked at her and sensed her mood. The babies gurgled and crawled to her across the play cot, extending their little arms. She smiled and took them both in her arms, giving them a loving smooch each.

Garan smiled at the sight and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

“Deaths in war are unavoidable,” Garan said, holding her as she rested her head on his chest. “While we planned the best we could to safeguard everyone’s life, if we do experience losses, promise me you won’t be depressed.”

“How is that possible?” She asked, burying her head on his generous chest. “Especially, it feels heavier since we’re the ones waging it…”

Because they weren’t just defending, all the deaths that happened after felt like it had something to do with the person who made the decision—that was: Her.

Garan sighed and patted her back. “We all made that decision,” he said. “And we made it to protect even more lives long-term. You did well.”

Althea pursed her lips and sighed, feeling her family’s warmth. They stayed like that for some time until the doorbell rang.

“I’ll get it~” Maya said, running over to the door. She then ran over a minute later. “It’s a guest! He said his name is Raine.”

The couple looked at each other before looking at the children.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Maya and Horus—who were in charge of babysitting duty that day—carried the two babies and went to the playgrounds outside to pass the time.

Garan stood up to let the man in while Althea sat properly from the cot to the sofa.

Raine arrived, androgynously handsome, followed by two aborigine guards. They didn’t seem very strong—one of whom was even a lower level than Althea was—but they were enough to deal with the daily-weakened mobs around Altera.

Garan sat down next to her as she looked at the young man. She had known he had arrived just the previous night when they were resting. As for why he was there, exactly, she didn’t know nor did she have the time to care.

However, the man didn’t even fully enter the living room when he had immediately adopted the humblest attitude.

“Miss Althea…” he said, immediately kneeling down. “Please help us!”

This made the two aborigines flinch. “Sir!” they yelled, and he raised his hand.

“We… our Belluga village will need your help.”

Althea stared. They were busy with their own war, but telling it now would defeat the purpose of being low-key.

“Tell me what happened first.”

Raine’s jaw clenched, angry as he gave an account of what those bastards did to them.

He told of how hostile aborigines found Belluga, how they managed to take advantage of all the loopholes, and even take advantage of their lord in front of everyone.

Garan frowned at its implications on Altera. It seemed that aborigine territories had found their area, and it was only a matter of time until they encountered more of them.

Unlike Garan, Althea didn’t focus on this, however. Instead, she looked at Raine with eyes filled with concern. “Kimmy… how is she?”

Althea couldn’t imagine the trauma of that poor girl, especially when she was untouched. Althea was surprised Kimmy had been a virgin, but that wasn’t the point.

She had been violated so badly. Her mind… was probably not right at this time, would she be able to handle a territory?

“She’s actually an innocent, despite what she showed,” he said, sighing heavily, “She… was an avid doll collector. We… were her dolls. She would sleep next to us, but she didn’t bother with more.”

Althea sighed. “I can’t tell you much…,” she paused. “But we will also be entering our own war very soon,” she said. “It’s against a strong territory, and we needed all the forces we can have.”

Raine and the others flinched at this news, faces pale. However, it made sense, no matter how unfortunate.

Altera couldn’t send a team when Raine wasn’t even sure when they’d be attacked, right?

“When our war ended in a good victory and you haven’t started yours, I can give my word that a strong team will be sent to assist you. For a price, of course.”

Raine heaved a sigh of relief. “Thank you.” He knew of the price they had to pay asking for help, and this was something they were willing to do.

“There are 14 hours of warning. Don’t go outside your territory during this time.”

However, she couldn’t let them leave empty-handed with a clear conscience. She handed him a smoke bomb as well as a beast-repelling potion, teaching him how to use them.

Not only Raine, but also his guards were shocked.

“Distract enemies with this and spray yourself with this,” she said, giving rough instructions and saying their limitations.

“We will send some assistance to you when the time comes, as we agreed upon, but please know if anything becomes too dangerous, then they will pull out.

“This is all we can do for you.”

Raine bit his lips, eyes glistening and looking at her full of admiration. “It is plenty, Miss Althea, thank you.

“Belluga Village thanks you.”