Chapter 223: The Uninvited Guest (1st Update)
Raphael saw what Simon was trying to say: "You are dead!" But the crisis in front of him was finally solved, and the young man's whole body was relieved, and he inhaled heavily, his palms were full of sweat.
The commander-in-chief of the Armada suddenly appeared in front of him, and no matter what it looked like, even the faintest people would not dare to raise their heads just by hearing the name. Even if you sneak a glance, you will be overwhelmed by the momentum of the other party, and you just want to run away quickly. But Raphael didn't do that, his whole body senses told him that he was an extremely dangerous figure in front of him, but he still looked at the other person with clear eyes.
Carutilla Raphael*#8226;Castello Barudis has the usual Spanish looks, except that the eyes are sunken and dark, and the eyes are hidden in the shadows, shining with a sinister light, reminiscent of a cobra in the rainforest. His hair was cut extremely short, and he had a broad forehead, and his brow was always tight, causing a few fine lines to appear on his forehead. The two mustaches were neatly combed, which was very commensurate with his status. His skin has become darker than ordinary because of his years at sea, and he is even more shrewd and capable. The commander-in-chief of the Spanish navy had his uniform snuggled against his body, his hat in his hand, and a leather staff about 2 feet long in his other hand.
The Carutilla is a Portuguese-flagged merchant ship with the Portuguese flag flying high on the mainmast. It had left the Serbian port in Spain twenty days earlier, and had intended to travel east along the northern port of the Mediterranean, but all the docks, whether it was Valencia in Spain, Marseille in France, or Venice in Italy, refused to let the ship stop. It seems that not only the Carutilla, but all ships of Portuguese flair were turned away.
When Raphael walked forward with his eyes facing the sky, it was hard to avoid colliding with anyone. It's just that his luck is quite good, that's the good luck that Fernande said, Lilu didn't ask for it, and was picked up by Raphael.
Kulaoudi and Jenas were originally following Raphael, trying to stop the young man, but Raphael didn't hear anything. The distance between the three grew farther and farther away, and Raphael disappeared from the crowd without paying attention. The two young men had to stop and stand blankly in the middle of the road. After a while, heavy footsteps came from behind him, and Frio gasped and managed to catch up with them, after all, the body of a seventy-year-old could no longer be compared to that of a twenty-year-old. As soon as he saw Kula-Udi, he began to count: "What the hell are you guys doing!" As soon as the boat came to the shore, it slipped away without a human figure...... Huh, what about Raphael? The old sailor suddenly discovered that his beloved boy was not among them.
The docks of Athens are located on the east side of the city, and there are four uncoordinated people among the merchants and sailors who come and go. The four men had just disembarked from a ship named the Karutira, a teenager, two young men of about twenty years of age, and an old man with white hair and beard. They are not busy carrying goods like merchants, nor are they looking around at the beauty of their surroundings like ordinary travelers. They just stood motionless, with their eyes closed, breathing deeply. It was like a couple revealing on the beach at dusk, with the cool sea breeze gently brushing their faces, and the surroundings were quiet, with the occasional sound of seabirds singing on the sea. If it hadn't been for a curious dock boy who came up to wake them up, they might have been standing here all day.
Simon turned sideways, and Raphael was able to see the commander of the famous Armada in the Mediterranean.
Standing in front of Raphael was a tall man, about twenty-five or six years old, a head taller than Raphael, with long blond hair that was scattered and covered half of his face. His muscles were strong, and his body exuded a cold aura. The men were dressed in plain clothes, white shirts and black trousers, plus a short jacket made of linen, and black boots on their feet. The white shirt is made of fine silk, and the value of the shirt can be seen from the fine cut and the embroidery of the neckline. Raphael knew that the person he hit was not an ordinary aristocratic young master, if an ordinary aristocratic young master was hit, he would definitely point at Raphael's nose and scold, and the other party didn't say anything. Raphael judged from the slightly reddish complexion of the other party that this was a person who had been baptized by the sea breeze all year round. If Frio had been there, he would have been able to point out that this man was not an ordinary sailor, nor was he a first mate or second mate, but a captain, and it was evident from the gesture of his hands that this man was accustomed to giving orders. The man's condescending eyes revealed an unusually cold look, as if he was looking at not a person but a bed bug.
Now Athens was under the control of the Ottoman Turks, and the naval chiefs Hadem (#8226) and Afmedo (#8226) and Pasha relied on their powerful military power to wantonly sabotage Athens and interfere with the normal activities of merchant ships. But the Athenians still live in their unique optimist spirit, and there is no trace of military flavor in the whole city, only the smell of culture covering her.
When Jenas and the others finally managed to find Raphael, the duel was over, and they only saw the backs of Baroudis and Simon disappearing in the distance.
Bidero (#8226) and De (#8226) Barudis was in his prime of life, and he was a little thinner than Simon. "It's probably a hard job to be commander-in-chief." This was Raphael's first thought. However, the heroic aura of his body can be seen at a glance.
Naturalist Hansβ»#8226;Lottssimon brushed his fist and tried to punch a boy who didn't know the height of the sky, and heard the voice of a young man in his ear: "Isn't the Armada only dominating the seas?" Is it also fought on land now? A sentence froze Simon's movements, his fist was less than a centimeter away from Raphael's face, but he couldn't take a step forward, his originally cold face was covered with black gas.
Spanish Navy Commander Bidro #8226;De #8226;Barudis suddenly heard a low voice from behind the man: "Simon, why are you still here?" The voice was not loud, but it was full of majesty, just like Raphael heard his father give orders to the people in the business association as a child.
However, at this time, Raphael no longer needs Frio to explain the "big man" to him, and he will soon experience it for himself.
Raphael settled down and told the three of them what had happened, only to provoke a scolding from Frio, and the old sailor blew his beard and stamped his feet, as if the captain was teaching a lesson to the young sailor who had just missed a whale hunt. Raphael waited for the old sailor to finish his anger before he said: "The Mediterranean Sea is so big, our ships will not necessarily meet the Invincible Armada." Even if he does, he only knows me, and he doesn't know our ship, so he won't attack us. Besides, the Spanish navy could not attack Portuguese merchant ships for no reason, it would cause diplomatic problems. β
Jenas*#8226;PashaWhile some people were trying to avoid Baroudis, another group happened to collide with Barudis. After a brief stop in the Portuguese African port of Ceuta, Raphael's ship finally set foot on Spanish soil.
On the beautiful Aegean seaside, there is a charming girl. It is said that all the Aegean charms were concentrated in her, and her name was Athens. It is said that Athena, the goddess of justice and wisdom, was born here.
Raphael greeted Serbia with the curiosity characteristic of a teenager. He walked as fast as he could, looking left and right, eager to get to know everything in the city, completely ignoring Frio's admonition to him. In fact, most of the buildings here are no different from those in Portugal, but foreign is foreign, and in Raphael's eyes, everything is so fresh and magical.
In the face of such an unreasonable gaze, Baroudis had already raised his leather staff and pumped it towards the other party's head, but this time he did not do so, maybe he was in a particularly good mood now, maybe he thought this young man with clear eyes was funny, or maybe he appreciated the courage of the young man. Anyway, he opened his mouth and said to the boy, "What's your name?" Where did it come from? β
The man named Simon immediately turned around, bowed his head to the person in front of him, and replied respectfully, "I'm sorry, Commander-in-Chief Barudis. I was hit by this kid. β
Flio*#8226;Aeneko Rafael felt his heart beat like a drum, "tom", "tom", "I know, it's Barudis, the commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armada!" Everyone knows his name! β
Admiral Simon of the Spanish Navy*#8226;The docks in Serbia are full of ships from all over the world. Those laden with cheese came from Genoa, and those who were carefully carrying brimstone were from Istanbul; The sword cargo ship from London was next to the *brown ship from Africa. The national flags of dozens of countries fluttered over the pier, which looked particularly gorgeous against the blue sky.
The captain of the Carutilla knew very well why this was going to happen, and he himself felt very sorry that his impulse forced the crew to continue sailing. The young captain then decided to sail for Athens, which was currently under the control of the Turkish navy, and it seemed that Barudis's power could not reach this place. The sailors had to endure food and water for ten days for twenty days, not only to fight hunger and thirst, but also to keep an eye on the surrounding ships in the hope that they would not run into the Spanish ships. Along the way, everyone's spirit did not dare to relax in any way, and a strong will to survive supported them. When the group finally set foot on a piece of land where they could settle down, they suddenly felt extremely solid in their hearts, and they enjoyed the tranquility of this peaceful land, and they did not feel noisy around them at all.
Jenas and Kuraoudi both shook their heads, and Frio's eyes widened and he scolded, "This little ghost, take everything I say for you!" I've already warned him, this is Spain, not Portugal, and he won't have a good life if he runs into some big guys! "Frio is very clear about the relationship between these two neighboring countries.
Kulaoudi*#8226;Manaeus Raphael, trying to hold back his disobedient tongue, replied in as steady a voice as possible: "My name is Raphael*#8226; β
By the way, the Carutilla is stopping next to the Alenheim. The two ships had the privilege of meeting each other off the coast of Lisbon and were now able to talk to each other, but the Alenheim was about to depart. They will also meet again in Istanbul, when they will get to know each other better.
Scholar Algardis*#8226;The last few words of Eudoses are so loud that they seem to be provoking Barudis. Simon on the side grabbed Raphael's collar and said at a temperature high enough to freeze the water: "Boy, who do you think you are talking to!" Do you need to ventilate your head? β
Since we are on stable land now, don't worry about what will happen at sea in the future. The four men put the matter of Barudis aside and began to look for a hotel to stay in. They found a hotel with a very welcoming hostess who had been doing a good business lately, and had just sent off five guests, and four more came in at once, so she was greeted with a smile all day long. Even if the guest complained that the curtains were not clean enough or made any extra requests, she was full of promises and solved them quickly, so she got a good reputation. Since then, guests have come to visit the hotel, and the hostess has also renovated the hotel and become a golden sign of Serbia.
Athens has an ancient history, with Pericles (495-429 BC), Alexander the Great (??? ) and the Roman Empire (??? The architectural traces left by the period add a kind of fascination to her. Many scholars gathered here to discuss science, literature, and art, all wanting to unveil her mystery. The application of advanced science and technology and the unique geographical advantages make her full of vitality.
Frio felt that what he said had some point, and Raphael repeatedly promised that he would never run away again, and the old sailor finally put away his anger. However, he was amazed that the boy could think of so much.
Barudis laughed, but there was no smile on his face, only the corners of his mouth raised. He stopped Simon's rude behavior and said, "Put away your fists, it will only make our navy lose its reputation." Is your name Raphael? Hum! Don't you have the guts to fight my Armada? Well, next time I see you at sea, I won't show mercy! With that, Barudis put on his hat, tightened his cane with both hands, and turned away. Simon also let go of the hand that was grabbing Raphael's collar, glared at him, and followed! ~οΌ