Chapter 42: Setting sail, the Dreadnought battleship
Northland, Pearl City.
This is a port city located on the seashore, known as the Pearl of the Sea. It is also the most populous city on the North Sea coast and is very prosperous.
Every morning, as soon as it gets dark, many dock workers come here to load, unload and move goods.
When Ren rode his white horse to the port, what he saw was a lively scene.
The port is crowded with people, with countless ships moored, heavy cranes frequently lifting and lowering, unloading various containers, and workers bustling about, carrying various goods.
Moreover, there are many kinds of boats here.
In addition to the most common merchant ships and cargo ships, there are also gorgeous holiday cruise ships, warships painted with the symbols of independent city states or the flags of small countries, and pirate ships flying various skull and crossbones flags.
Businessmen, tourists, navy, nobles, pirates...the dock area is a mixed bag of people, but they live in peace and harmony.
Even the pirates armed with guns and swords could at most make loud noises and dare not make trouble, at least they dare not commit crimes in public.
Nana jumped off Ren's shoulder, looked at the mixed crowd, looked surprised, and said:
"What the hell, if so many navy and pirates gather in one port, won't they start a fight?"
She had also worked as a pirate, a promising career, and was used to seeing big winds and waves. She had never seen such a "harmonious" scene.
"The city lord has a lot of face."
Ren glanced at Rosen beside him and said, "You said your family is in decline, but I didn't see it."
Behind the unreasonable phenomenon, there is a set of operating logic.
The controllers of Pearl City are Pluto’s family, and all previous city lords belong to them.
Looking back on history, this city, which was originally just a small fishing village, was founded by Pluto of the North Sea and some of his followers. It can be said that Pluto's family has the supreme status here.
Even if we look at the entire North Sea coast and islands in the sea, the Pluto family is the absolute overlord.
Rosen dismounted, lit a high-end cigarette, his unshaven face looked a little weathered, and said:
"What's there to be proud of when you're huddled in a remote place like this and dominate the country? Compared to prosperous places like the Central Continent and the Western Regions, the Northland and the North Sea Islands can only be regarded as shabby countryside."
Nana looked at the crowded pier and the lively streets with bustling lights and lights, curled her lips and said: "Old Versailles."
"What?"
"It means don't be a beggar when you have a mountain of gold and silver. It's so hypocritical."
"..."
Rosen was speechless.
What is this?
Pearl City is indeed quite prosperous. It adheres to the policy of "absolute neutrality" and is the busiest port in the North Sea. As long as they do not offend the Pluto family, pirates and the navies of various offshore island countries and city-states can anchor here and provide supplies.
The economic status of this city is definitely one of the best in this bitter cold land of Northland.
But compared with those big cities in the central region of the mainland, it still pales in comparison.
"Brother Rosen, you are so humble."
Renn smiled and hugged Rosen's shoulders, "You are a rich second generation whose family owns a mine, and you still pretend to be poor with me?"
Pearl City is indeed inferior to cities like Sun Yao City and Wisteria City that are famous throughout the continent.
But it was better than Bu Shen City, where he had moved bricks, and it had nothing to do with being shabby.
Rosen opened and shut his mouth and said that he had to dig his ancestors' graves to make ends meet. It really smelled like Versailles.
Rosen looked helpless, took off his hand and said:
"This level of wealth is incomparable to that of the strongest human race. The gifts I received in the name of your friend along the way are worth the tax of this city for a year... cough cough."
Halfway through his words, he saw Ren's eyes gradually becoming unkind, realized that he had made a mistake, and immediately shut up.
"snort."
Ren snorted coldly, clenched his fists, and was ready to teach this guy a lesson for collecting gifts under the guise of being his friend.
At this time, a burst of neat footsteps came, accompanied by exclamations from the people around.
I saw two teams of soldiers wearing armor and strongholds running at a small pace from one side.
They wore berets, carried Force firearms, and wore uniform dark blue military uniforms with purple pearl rings and the emblem of the Pluto family. Each of them exuded a faint evil spirit. They were obviously well-trained and experienced.
Hundreds of battles.
The soldiers' neat steps and cold expressions made the people around them gradually hold their breath and did not dare to make any noise.
The merchants talked in low voices, the tourists looked surprised, and the pirates were a little uneasy.
"What's going on? Why were the city hall's law enforcement forces suddenly dispatched?"
"A wanted criminal was found, or are there pirates making trouble?"
"Who is so bold? The great pirate Blackbeard was hanged by the Navy of Pearl City only half a month ago."
"I don't think it looks like it, maybe... Well, look, the city lord, Mr. Fabre, is here!"
…
People in the port area talked a lot and spread out on both sides to make way for the soldiers.
Two groups of soldiers stopped in front of Renn and his group, spread out to both sides, and stood solemnly with their guns in hand.
City Lord Fabre is an old man about fifty years old, wearing a white magic robe made of high-grade silk, with half-white hair, and looks quite majestic.
Behind him were a sexy female secretary, several senior officials from the city hall and some prominent local nobles.
At this time, Mr. Fabre changed his usual stern attitude and put on a warm smile on his face. He came over and held Ren's hand, shook it and said:
"Grand Duke Connaught, welcome to Pearl City. I hope this city can bring you a good mood."
As he said that, he glared at Rosen and reprimanded, "You too, you know His Highness the Grand Duke is coming, why don't you inform the city hall? We are not even prepared for the ceremony."
Rosen looked innocent and muttered: "Second uncle, it's because he thinks it's troublesome and won't let me summon you in advance."
"Haha, the city lord is too polite."
Ren shook hands with Fabre and said with a hearty smile, "I'm not going to stay any longer, so I won't bother you."
Along the way, he was greeted in various ways by various city-states and countries. He ate more than a dozen luxurious banquets and his ears were numb from the flattering words of the nobles, so he planned to keep a low profile this time.
City Lord Fabre was stunned when he heard this and said in surprise:
"Is His Highness the Grand Duke in a hurry to go to sea? Please stay for a few days and let us show our friendship as landlords."
"No, the Demon Emperor's affairs are more important." Renn decisively refused the request for a meal.
Although it is quite comfortable to be surrounded by people flattering you, listening to it too much can easily make you sick to your stomach.
Besides, there are more important things to deal with right now, so let’s forget about this banquet activity.
People in the dock area watched this scene and also talked about it.
"Who is that young man?" A citizen looked surprised, "The city lord actually came to greet him in person, and he smiled so warmly."
"Didn't you read the recent newspapers? This is Grand Duke Connaught, the strongest genius of the Sixth Age. His cultivation speed has broken the historical record, and his strength has reached the level of the strongest human beings. He can rival Pluto back then!"
"Is it wrong to compete with Pluto in the North Sea?"
"He defeated the Demon Dragon King not long ago. He is not necessarily stronger than Hades, but he is not much weaker."
"..."
Some citizens and tourists showed shocked expressions.
Almost all people living in this city, or in this area of Beihai, grew up hearing stories about Pluto.
Pluto is the idol of most young people in Beihai, and even many pirates worship him.
Now, an unparalleled powerhouse who can rival Pluto has arrived in Beihai, giving everyone a feeling that the legend has come true. Looking at the young man chatting and laughing with the city lord, deep awe rose in their eyes.
"Why did Archduke Connaught come to Beihai?"
"Stupid, of course he went to deal with the Demon Emperor. He should have been invited by someone from the Vergara family."
The Vergara family is the family from which Pluto was born, and Rosen and Fabre both have this surname.
After City Lord Fabre discovered that Grand Duke Connaught was in a hurry to leave, he was a little helpless, but he still said decisively:
"Okay then, I will arrange a warship to take you to Little Widow Island."
Little Widow Island is where the Demon King's clone discovered the tomb of Hades. Now there are many ships gathered there, and strong men gather there.
The tombs of the Three Supreme Kings are too tempting. Who knows what precious treasures are inside?
Therefore, many strong men from the northern countries and the North Sea Islands rushed over, hoping to get a share of the pie. People died for wealth, and birds died for food. Even the name of the Demon Emperor could not scare those who wanted to make a fortune.
On the contrary, the Vergara family did not take any action, did not send an important clan member there, and acted as if you were just digging up my ancestral grave.
When Ren heard that there was a warship on board, he couldn't help but feel nostalgic and said:
"That's a problem for the city lord."
Suddenly I remembered my experience in the pirate world.
When he was a pirate during that time, he completely let himself go, causing troubles everywhere, and became very popular. Now that I think about it, he was a bit young and frivolous.
By the way, there's also Reijiu...
Ren's mind suddenly thought of his own beauty, and he couldn't help but feel a little absent-minded.
He stayed in the pirate world for a year and a half.
Objectively speaking, Reiju was one of the women who stayed with him the longest, second only to Valkyrie, but she was also the woman who suffered the most misfortune from him.
It was too much fun at that time.
Ren sighed, finally realizing his conscience, and decided to pick up Reijiu early.
"Grand Duke Conor, please come with me."
A woman's voice interrupted Ren's thoughts.
That's the city lord's female secretary.
She has a good appearance, wearing a light gray uniform, with long hair reaching her waist, a deep V neckline revealing a thought-provoking snow-white ravine, a bulging front and a curvy figure, and a hot figure.
The city lord and his party returned, and the female secretary led the way to a large warship at the port.
Ren followed her and whispered: "I didn't expect that your uncle, the city lord, is quite good at playing at his age."
On the surface, he looks quite serious, but he turns out to be paired with such a female secretary, a perverted old man.
Before Rosen could reply, the female secretary glanced back, her red lips slightly raised, and said:
"You misunderstood. Mr. Fabre is my father. Letting me be an assistant is just to help me accumulate experience in managing the city."
Rosen rolled his eyes and said:
"I forgot to introduce you, she is my cousin, her name is Praya."
Renn: "..."
You didn't tell me earlier.
Ren was a little embarrassed, looked at the woman in front of him, and said:
"Sorry, I thought wrongly."
"It doesn't matter."
Praya's red lips curled up in a seductive arc, and she deliberately slowed down. Waiting for Ren to come over, she breathed into his ear and said in a seductive voice, "What do you think of me? Just compliment me on how beautiful I am.
, you can do anything to me tonight."
Ren just smiled faintly and took a few steps away from her.
Although there is no evidence, the smell of a scumbag is very strong, which makes him subconsciously think of the female witcher Shirley...
Seeing that he was not interested, Praya had disappointment in her eyes.
It's such a pity that I didn't take the bait.
Several people were chatting while moving forward.
Not far away, in the center of the military port dedicated to berthing warships from various navies, a huge warship with its entire body shining with the light of the Force array has begun to launch. It has no sails, only a lookout, and a few more steaming ships.
A towering chimney-like structure.
It is so huge and majestic, with silver-gray steel armor installed on the outside of the hull, and a row of black forts on both sides. It doesn't look like a ship at all, it is simply a fully armed steel giant on the sea.
Miss Praya walked under the bow of the boat, stretched out her right hand, and introduced with a proud smile:
"The ironclad Dreadnought is 181 meters long, 36 meters wide, with a main armor thickness of 80 millimeters, a displacement of 19,660 tons, a total of 4 city-destroying force main guns at the front and rear, 8 rapid-fire guns, and 18 side guns, using giant whales.
It is driven by the Force Furnace Core and has a maximum speed of 60 knots (approximately 110 km/h).
The array of frigates can be activated faster, and can sail freely in level 8 typhoons without fear of large tsunamis. Except for the giant whale king and sea dragon king, most of the underwater monsters can attack.
Can't shake it one bit..."
Renn: "..."
Damn, that sounds awesome.
Compared with this, aircraft carriers in the 21st century are all scum.
Although the Dreadnaught ironclad is not as big as an aircraft carrier, it can definitely smash an aircraft carrier. It is almost the pinnacle of shipbuilding technology in this world, and is also the crystallization of steam force technology in the sixth era of mankind.
At this time, the sailors on the ship were already at work.
The chimney-shaped exhaust port on the hull spewed out billowing smoke and a torrent of force, and the anchor was being withdrawn.
Ren followed Miss Palaya to board the ship from the gangway, looked at the blue sea, and asked:
"Is sea navigation dangerous?"
"decide as things go."
Rosen held a cigarette in his mouth, picked up his sailor hat and put it on, "If you're lucky, almost nothing will happen, and you can just deal with ordinary wind and waves. If you're not lucky -"
Before he could finish speaking, Praya interrupted and said with a smile:
"If you are unlucky, if you encounter a migrating group of giant whales, an armored ship like the Dreadnought will be bitten to pieces. A human king was once killed by a giant whale king."
"Are there many strange marine animals?"
"There are many, more than on land, but most of them are not climatic, and they rarely attack ships. After all, the human flesh on board is basically enough to fill the teeth." Paraya explained.
After bringing the people up, she did not get off the boat. Instead, she put on a sailor's hat and seemed to plan to go with them.
"Is there an overlord-level beast like the Dragon King in the sea?" Ren asked curiously.
Rosen shook his head and explained: "It seems not. Although there are some sporadic rumors, there has never been any reliable evidence. These strange beasts, such as the Sea Dragon King and the Sea-turning Giant Whale King, are the strongest marine creatures we know.
Already.
Although they are strong, they are only at the level of ordinary kings. Their strength will weaken on land, and they can only be used as rations when encountering the Demon Dragon King."
"That's it."
Ren felt a little strange, but couldn't put it into words.
It stands to reason that there will only be more overlords among the ocean beasts, but in fact there are none. Even the people of the Vergara family, the local emperor here, don't know about it. It seems that there really are none.
Several people got on the boat.
Nana was very excited and jumped onto the guardrail of the deck, looking at the vast blue sea and recalling the prosperous years in the pirate world, with a happy smile on her face.
She waved her little fist and shouted habitually:
"Lionheart Pirates, raise the sails and set sail!"
I, the fire dragon Nana, am back again, tremble, sea.
