On the Great Ocean, several days have passed since the terrible battle.
The combined fleet of humans and high elves was not attacked again. Teclis released a large-scale invisibility spell and changed the route. Although it took more time to reach Ulthuan (about a week), the danger was greatly reduced.
After discussion, Lane and others agreed to Tigris' plan.
At the same time, because the Phoenix giant ship had been destroyed, many soldiers from the high elves were forced to live on the Enterprise. This increased the contact between the two sides, and also caused more conflicts and contradictions. Although the high elves were hostile to Ryan,
The strength of these two groups was recognized by Fulgrim, but no matter how they came into contact, they were still very arrogant, and the dwarves headed by Little Thor Green often deliberately provoked, and the two sides broke out on the Enterprise and Saint Sophia.
There were several quarrels, but fortunately neither party took action.
At night, the steam boiler of the Enterprise was still working at full capacity, and the rumbling sound resounded through the quiet night. The Great Ocean was still as choppy as ever, and the hot and smelly sea breeze blew against our faces.
Bertrand, the commander-in-chief of the Old Guards, completed his duty today. He touched his favorite and proud mustache and walked towards his residence. The Enterprise in the dark night was beautiful, but it was also very noisy. Bertrand
Long knew he had to be able to sleep in such a noisy environment.
Along the way, there were old guardsmen who greeted Bertrand, and the commander responded politely. He had heard rumors that His Majesty Lane planned to make him a baron, and if Bertrand had a positive attitude towards this, he
I would be very grateful, and I wouldn’t be reluctant if I didn’t have him. From being a gangster in Chalon Forest to now becoming the commander of the Old Guards under Lane, and marrying a legitimate daughter of an earl family as his wife, who can compare with Bertrand?
They all know how to be grateful, not to mention that Ryan not only sealed two of his villages as fiefs, but also paid him a salary of three hundred gold crowns a year, which can be said to be very generous.
"Hello, Sir." As he returned to his room, Bertrand bumped into Raymond, the commander of the Halberd Battalion of the Old Guards, and his younger brother, who is now a Brittanian engineer.
Thomas, who returned from studying in Noor, among the former refugee brothers of Lyonnais, the elder brother has become the battalion commander of the Old Guards and a legendary strong man with the title of knight, and the younger brother has become a generally respected engineer. This family is very lucky.
I am often envied by others.
Although they are harmonious on the surface, Bertrand is still a little dissatisfied with Davout for "jumping in line" in his heart, but he also knows that the Holy Grail system cannot be shaken, so the relationship between the two parties is just an ordinary colleague. In contrast, Bertrand and Raymond
The relationship between them became even better. Seeing that the brothers had finished their duties, Bertrand warmly invited them to have dinner together: "Have you had dinner?"
"Not yet." Raymond forced a smile. This battalion commander was actually not used to long-term ocean voyages, and he was not very comfortable.
"Then come to my room to eat, you and Thomas." Bertrand was very adaptable to the current situation, and he invited enthusiastically: "I have distributed a lot of good things there, and I can't finish them all by myself.
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"Well, there's no need for that." Raymond was a little embarrassed. The food on the Enterprise was all rationed by quantity. Everyone had a fixed portion. Even as the battalion commander, he only rationed a little more.
Only Bertrand and Davout among the Guards could enjoy the treatment of a small kitchen.
"Hey, it's okay. You can keep what you have today and go to my place. I have ice cream there." Bertrand then smiled and said, "Two boxes of ice cream will make you feel better."
"Well, okay then." Raymond couldn't help but lick his lips when he heard about ice cream.
Ice cream is probably the most popular food on the Enterprise.
As we all know, ocean voyages, in addition to being extremely harsh, are a filth filled with stench, resentment, fear, vomiting, various sea diseases, fever, dysentery, headaches, heat, consumption, skin lumps, scurvy, cancer and mouth ulcers.
Besides dirty living spaces, food is also a very serious problem.
The main food on ocean voyages is biscuits, beans, bread, cheese and bacon. Although there are few fresh fruits, since the high elves taught humans how to prevent septicemia, ocean ships will also try to bring some fruits. This ration seems
It tastes good, but the problem is that these foods cannot always be kept clean and hygienic.
Often after a few weeks, the humid air on the ship will easily cause the food to become damp and rotten. Not only will it deteriorate, but it will also produce insects, maggots, and green moss. At the same time, the stored fresh water will also begin to deteriorate and turn green, like a sewer.
The smell and the rich green color.
People had to mix drinks and wine, or even forcefully hold their noses and swallow.
"I promise, black-headed maggots taste much better than weevils. The former taste like chicken, while the latter taste like stinky dog poop."
——Old sailor Bordeleau
Fortunately, the Enterprise was prepared to deal with everything. With the help of the ice witches headed by Aurora and Theresa, an icehouse was established on the ship to store various foods. The light department headed by Veronica
The witch also designed a water purification system, so that the sailors and soldiers' meals can ensure health and sufficient fresh water. But even so, ice cream is still the most popular meal for everyone, and the small iron box contains sweet delicacies.
, cold sweets can drive away the summer heat and the discomfort of ocean voyages.
Bertrand's personal room is not big, only eight square meters, and it is almost full when three people sit down. Dinner is butter bread, grilled pizza, sandwiches, fresh vegetables and fruits, and the meat is lobster salad and steak, of course.
Indispensable is the old Konoe's favorite ice cream.
While eating, the three of them began to complain. Raymond said unhappily: "Really, since those elves came, we can't live a quiet life. They seem to always find faults and are always impatient. We
We have already given the best places to them, but they still find it too crowded."
"High elves are like that." Thomas is now a strong young man. After studying in Nuer for several years, his knowledge and experience have greatly increased. He graduated from Nuer Gunslinger Academy with very honors, and he also joined the Nuer Iron Armored Army and Nuer.
The gun factories all sent him contracts, but Thomas always remembered who saved them from the predicament and who made them live a good life. Therefore, after graduation, the young children studying abroad headed by Thomas except
All but a few people returned to Britannia and worked in the Mousilon Gun Factory, the Mousilon Military Academy and other places: "Arrogant, self-proclaimed nobility, and arrogant, but I want to say that in terms of combat effectiveness,
These pointed ears are not for blowing."
Of course, Ryan did not treat people like Thomas badly. The King of Knights announced that these children who returned from studying abroad would receive equal pay for equal work.
"I know this." Raymond took a big bite of ice cream, and the old Guards battalion commander said vaguely: "If it weren't for the fact that their ship is really in disgrace."
"Speaking of which, this naval battle came out of nowhere." Bertrand's focus was not on this issue. The commander of the old Guards wiped his mustache stained with steak juice and put down his knife and fork: "Have you any
I feel that this ambush of the undead pirates was extremely fierce and the planning was very detailed. First, the ghost fleet appeared to attract a lot of our firepower, then the drowned fleet appeared from the other side, and finally the dark elf sea dragon appeared from behind. It was almost real.
Got it."
"Yes, I think so." Raymond also frowned, and his mouth was covered with ice cream. After enjoying this wonderful sweet for a while, Raymond said in a low voice: "The only thing the enemy did not expect was the ironclad ship.
The power, and the combat effectiveness of His Majesty and Commander Fulgen are so powerful."
"Isn't it?" Thomas said proudly: "The armor of the ironclad is made of meteorite and obsidian. How can it be so strong that it can be broken through at will? As many undead pirates come as they come, they will die. Let them come."
"Don't be complacent, Thomas. Half of our artillery shells have been used in this battle, and the casualties are not small. Counting the Coldstream Guards, we have killed more than a hundred people, and there are dozens of wounded soldiers.
, if the high elves had not provided medicine, many people would have died of tetanus or wound infection." Bertrand stared at Thomas coldly: "The casualties of soldiers are not used as military medals for you, engineer."
"Sorry." Thomas also realized that he had made a mistake and closed his mouth a little ashamed.
"It is best that we can reach Ulthuan smoothly." Raymond quickly took over the topic. The old Guards battalion commander thought for a moment and then said: "The long voyage makes me feel a little tired."
"This is already considered royal treatment, kid, this is an ocean, and you can actually eat good frozen meat, white bread, goat cheese, and ice cream!" Bertrand sneered, but then he nodded,
It seemed that he agreed with Raymond's view: "But you are right. To be on the safe side, we'd better not fight the undead fleet at sea anymore. If we continue to fight, it will only increase casualties."
Thomas hesitated to speak. He took a silver fork and forked a piece of tangerine. After thinking about it, he finally spoke: "But I still feel that it's a bit strange. I read a lot of descriptions of the undead army in Nuer. The undead."
This creature is very cunning and does not consider casualties. After the first wave of attacks, the opponent has roughly determined our position, so why not launch a second and third wave of attacks? According to the intelligence we currently know, there are many undead fleets.
Like crucian carp crossing a river, there are never more than these two groups."
"Yes." Bertrand nodded slowly. The commander of the old Guards thought for a while and then said: "Have you ever seen that kind of patient old hunter? An old hunter who is responsible for hunting ferocious beasts in the forest."
"Old hunters have two characteristics. The first is patience. An old hunter will patiently set up ambushes and traps, put down his tools, and wait quietly for his prey to fall into the trap. The second is calmness. An old hunter will not stop until the last moment.
When you are absolutely sure, you will not take action easily, because it means that you will also be exposed." Bertrand continued: "The undead are the most patient, because their time is unlimited, and this ambush has a bit of this flavor.
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"The undead did not expect two things this time. The first thing is that the power of the armored ship is so amazing and the opponent lacks armor-piercing artillery. The second thing is that the combat effectiveness of our gang is amazing."
After listening to this, both Raymond and Thomas were thoughtful. Thomas thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement, while Raymond did not think so far. His idea was simpler, that is, he was worried about when the undead would come back, and he must be cursing in his heart.
The high elves brought it on.
The three of them were dull for a while, and Raymond suddenly said with interest: "Speaking of which, Sir, there have been rumors in the army recently that His Majesty Lane plans to confer you a title because you have served for a long time, have made great contributions, and are the commander-in-chief of the Old Guards."
For a baron?"
Thomas turned his head with interest when he heard this.
"Where did you hear this? His Majesty will naturally grant you a title. How come there are so many rumors? It's just that some guys feel that they should get a knighthood after following His Majesty for many years." Bertrand shook his head.
The former Green Arrow thought for a while, and suddenly said self-deprecatingly: "Hey, don't think so much, even if you want to be awarded, it will probably be given to that guy Nicolas (Davout), he is a very good guy."
He is a native of Bastogne and has received the blessing of the Holy Grail from the lady. When the time comes, not to mention the baron, even my status as commander-in-chief will most likely be given to him."
Both Raymond and Thomas were silent. Who allowed Davout to win the lady's favor and get the Holy Grail?
This topic is a sensitive one. Several people chatted for a while. After eating, it was over. Before leaving, Raymond suddenly felt that someone's eyes full of primitive anger were staring at this small room.
Sweep by.
Raymond focused his attention on the small statue of Tal behind Bertrand. It was an icon made of antlers, oak and animal skin. Bertrand usually prayed to Tal here.
But when Raymond looked at the icon, he could no longer feel anything. The old Guards battalion commander did not dare to look any further and hurriedly said goodbye to his brother.
That night, Bertrand fell asleep amidst the noise of the Enterprise.
In the dream, he seemed to have entered an extremely sacred place, where a titan covered in hair, only using animal skins and bark to wrap himself, and wearing a huge antler crown, stood proudly among the ancient giant forests.
Inside, a giant tree hundreds of meters high blocks out the sky. He is holding a large bow and is hunting. What he is hunting is a legendary ancient beast, the Chimera, which is dozens of meters long and has three heads.
A twisted creature that spits fire, water, and poison. It is still a lackey of Chaos, but it was bent by a Titan and shot through the heart with an arrow.
Bertrand recognized the Titan's identity, and he knelt down respectfully, tremblingly wanting to pay his respects.
"That Bichi, what kind of Holy Grail guy did you get to suppress you?" Titan did not turn his head, but his roar exuded original anger and wildness, and his power was as majestic as the winter sun.
"I..." Before Bertrand could speak, Titan immediately roared angrily, and the forest paradise within thousands of kilometers trembled in his anger: "That's enough, I won't lose to anyone, don't even think about it,
If Bichi can give it to me, so can I!"
"My dear, calm down." At this time, a beautiful lady wearing a white silk dress appeared next to Titan. Her figure was slightly stout, plump and full of maternal charm. Her smile could heal.
Any mind, her words calmed Titan down, he looked intently at Bertrand's trembling and fragile soul, and nodded slowly.
Titan took out a hatchet from his back, took out a branch from a huge sacred tree, then took out the knife and pulled out a long tendon from Chimera's body, and simply made a large bow.
, and then gave his blessing to the big bow.
The lady also smiled slightly and also gave her blessing to Da Gong.
Titan threw the big bow to Bertrand, and penetrated Bertrand's body with his divine fire blessing: "Very good, I want that Bichi to know that my people will never lose to her! Take it!"
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"From today on, you are my divine choice, and I will give you a brand new title - Eye of Tal!"
"Ahhhh!" The old Guards commander woke up from his dream. Bertrand found that he was sweating profusely. The old Guards commander turned over and sat up, gasping for air, recalling everything that happened in the dream.
, in the dream, the Titan and the lady...
Is this a dream? Bertrand suddenly found that his eyesight had improved. He could actually see in the dark as if it were daytime! Even the slightest scratch of less than a millimeter on the iron door at the door of the room could be seen clearly!
There was a large and exquisite bow hanging on the wall, exuding the power of the hunting god and the brilliance of blue water. That was not his original big bow, that was... Bertrand quickly stood up and reached out to take it off.
He could feel the big bow, inside his body, the fire and anger from the God of Nature cheering and dancing with the blessed power within this big bow.
"It seems that it was not a dream." The Eye of Bertrand Tarr had already realized what had happened. He immediately came to the shrine and knelt down on one knee with tears in his eyes.
"My Lord, thank you!!!"
…………I am the dividing line that she can give and I can give too……
At the same time, there was a knock on the door of the King's Suite on the Enterprise.
The high-elf archmage Teclis stood at the door, holding the staff of Lilith, waiting quietly.
A minute later, the door opened. Olika, who was in a messy maid uniform, opened the door. When she saw it was Tigris, she rolled her eyes: "What's the matter?"
"I have something to discuss with Ryan and you," Tigris said calmly.
"That's it, come in." Olica didn't seem surprised at all: "That's right, I also have something to tell you."