explosions in the tunnels between Mu and Tr. The
tunnels were blocked and already the dust was beginning to blow.
63 "Just an accident," argued Trusting Fox. "A shipment of fireworks
that exploded. You, yourself, have said many times, they should be
banned from the tunnels. From now on I will do so."
64 It did not take long to open passages through the tunnels and as
soon as they did, news was brought that put Trusting Fox into a state
of total dismay. The Oneness was attacking everywhere. In Mu,
Lh and Nos had already fallen, their defenders simply
overwhelmed by the enemy's repeating rifles and heavy cannon. Now, The Oneness was marching on Mk.
65 In Tr, the enemy had swept around Misery, because its defenders were
putting up such a fight that they couldn't take the city. Fo, too, they
besieged, their ships were on the water blasting anything else that
sailed out of the water. They had landed on both islands, but were
meeting fierce resistance.
66 In the lands below Zo, Sit, Sna and Fin had already fallen, but
their people had retreated and were putting up a still strong
resistance, though The Oneness was pushing them back day after day.
67 They sent thanks for Bold Fox's warning. It had given them time to
evacuate their villages and leave the enemy only scorched earth.
68 "This is terrible!" The First Speaker wept, "Terrible! The Priest of
Priests has deceived me. He promised me peace. I am betrayed. As soon
as fall comes, we must send aid to our friends in the south, work on
the railroads will stop. You have whatever funds you want for the army."
69 "The only problem" snapped Bold Fox, "is they won't do us any good.
We can't make enough new cannon or rifles to do any good. The Lords
know we'll