Chapter 61: A Strange Victory
Just as Barrett was killing all sides, Claudia. Auditore and Clematis. The two Bot also joined the counterattack with their weapons in hand. With their help, the seamen aboard the Yorkshire Mariner soon consolidated their advantage, and the direction of the attackers who had already crossed the sea began to falter.
And the opposing reinforcements were also disconnected by Barrett's previous home run. At the same time, Barrett also stood near the side of the ship where the hook was held, and he was quite at a loss for a long time with a sharp blade in his hand. This makes the situation of the attackers feel a bit like they are in a difficult situation.
But just as the scales of war began to turn in favor of the Yorkshire Mariner, there was a buzzing sound from the deck of the ship opposite. Dozens of sharp arrows went straight to the edge of the ship, enveloping Barrett in the blink of an eye. But then he saw a dazzling silver screen - Barrett, who danced the 'broken peak' in his hand and couldn't get into the water, successfully intercepted all the arrows that attacked him.
After a brief silence, there was a 'whoosh' sound on the galleys. Just as Barrett was wary of what the guys were going to play again, the tight cables behind the hooks were all loosened. Immediately afterwards, the oars that had been retracted at the time of the charge were stretched out again.
The row of oars facing the Yorkshire Mariner was suddenly on top of the hull of the Yorkshire Mariner. With the arms of the oarsmen working together, the galleys were at once stretched some distance away from the Yorkshire Mariner. Then the oars continued to lap the water, and the two ships formed an impassable strait before them.
"So you give up?" Seeing this situation, Barrett almost scared the 'broken peak' in his hand. He was looking for death, but he didn't expect the pirate attack to end in such a situation. What's more, the number of these attackers who were still on board the Yorkshire Mariner was not small. The other party said that if you don't want it, you don't want it, and the action is so simple that people feel a little numb on the scalp.
"I~~ I surrender!" Seeing that he had been abandoned by his own companions, the first assailant who was not under pressure dropped his weapon. He then curled up on the deck like a quail, begging for forgiveness from the crew of the Yorkshire Mariner. Because someone took the lead, soon all the attackers started quailing like him.
Look at this group of plague chickens with their heads shivering. The seafarers on deck did not take it lightly. But now that the other party has laid down their weapons, those natives don't think that these guys in front of them are still any threat. What's more, at this moment, their hearts are broken and satisfied - to be honest, this situation in front of them often makes many adult men feel joy from the depths of their souls. This feeling of killing and robbing others is like a strong drink in winter, completely anesthetizing the soul and mind.
"Phew, a bunch of unplanted soft eggs, they were quite ruthless just now! Now they all look like plague chickens......" Second Officer Ayers cursed the scum. While sheathing the long knife in his hand. Realizing that he didn't mean to continue, the group of soft eggs in his mouth all exhaled soothingly.
Then, after receiving the captain's instructions, he twisted his knuckles, glanced at the group of "subservients" with disdain, and said, "Give up all your things!" If any mongrel dares to hide it privately, I will cut off his legs and hang him from the stern of the ship to 'surf' with those greedy sharks, do you understand, you eggless trash? Of course, if you don't want to hand it over, you can just win the scimitar in my hand......"
It's not just about collecting loot. What is even more important is the confiscation of the instruments of resistance they have hidden. At the same time, it can also be regarded as psychologically reducing the other party's potential resistance feelings.
After a brief silence, the attackers who surrendered "contributed" their belongings to their pockets like a pack of timid hamsters. Not a single person came out to rebel, not a single person came out against it. Immediately a barrel appeared on the deck, piled high with all sorts of miscellaneous debris - the attackers of the jumping gang were all lightly armed, and they did not carry much except for the handle weapons in their hands, so they naturally could not scavenge any decent loot.
After watching the galleys leave, Barrett shook off the blood on the 'broken peak': "Guys are done and call it a day. Leave the rest to them! They are much more experienced than we are in this area. ”
Seeing that Barrett didn't seem to be going to meddle in what was going on, Captain Rollins felt quite satisfied. He walked over to Barrett and whispered, "Your share." When you get to your destination, I will not only give you a copper plate, but also a lot of land. There will also be a gift. ”
"Rollins, you have a heart. We'll do it with you, as you're the Supreme Commander on board the Yorkshire Mariner. Barrett nodded in response.
After a friendly meeting of the two armed leaders on board the Yorkshire Mariner. Barrett led the blood-stained team into the corridor of the cabin. Captain Rollins began directing the sailors to clear the deck. Tie all the living captives into a string with a cable. Wait until later and then slowly concoct it.
All the corpses and stumps of the enemy were thrown into the sea. Afterwards, seawater was extracted from wooden barrels to wash off the stains on the deck. The wounded were placed in a cabin near the rest of the players, ready to decide whether to return to Claymatis. Bot buys spellcasting services.
As for the victims, the sail repairer began to sew suitable body bags for them out of the materials used to repair the canvas. According to the tradition of seafarers, the best place for those who die on the sea is the sea itself. The victims, who had been packed into body bags, were sunk into the sea with their weights in view of all the members of the Yorkshire Mariner.
Barrett, who returned to the cabin, closed the hatch after everyone entered: "Today's attack is really strange!" It seems that this time the task is indeed someone who did not tell the truth. ”
"What's weird?" Claudia. Auditore couldn't see anything wrong with that.
Barrett put the knuckle of his index finger against his chin and said, "Don't you see how those pirates deal when the situation is not good?" If you don't hesitate to give up those subordinates who are already difficult to rescue. It's something a ruthless pirate leader can do. But the other party's proficiency is like training has become instinct. Such a reaction can be regarded as a ban in the military. And the reason why pirates are pirates is because they can't do that at all. If that standard is met, I don't think the navies of the South would mind pardoning crimes and co-opting them. ”
"You're saying those guys aren't pirates? But if it was a regular army, it shouldn't be so easy for us to repulse! It's true that you're strong, Barrett, but I don't think it's hard to find an enemy in the Native armies that can deal with you. "Claymatis. Bot raised an eyebrow as he said this. Those who don't know may misunderstand that she is provoking Barrett!
For Clematis. Bot's statement, Barrett nodded directly: "It's just combat effectiveness." I'm at most the level of the captain of the first-line legion of Norhan! It's like a Marine captain on a three-dimensional sail battleship, and his strength is definitely not below me. If I fight at sea, I may suffer a loss. However, this time, the galleys that attacked did not send a guy who looked at the past to suppress the formation, which is really what I expected. ”
"In other words, there are many doubts, and it is difficult to start! In that case, Barrett, why don't you participate in the interrogation! I just caught a lot of prisoners on the deck! I don't think it's hard to ask something with those guys' pockets. By this time, the anvil had taken off his own fully duplexed steel helmet.
After turning his head to look at the anvil, Barrett finally shook his head and sighed helplessly: "Hey! If only we could get some useful information out of those guys' mouths. Although these soft bones can't withstand interrogation. But you see, those attackers abandoned these vanguards without any qualms. I don't think the cannon fodder we captured should have been able to know anything important. ”
Barrett was right, the two decent pressers were not sent, and they were obviously not taken seriously. And according to Barrett's previous statement, the oarsmen on that oarboat were very good. If it's really the same group, the level of the two sides shouldn't be so different. "Claymatis. Bote expressed support for Barrett's claims.
Anvil also nodded at this time: "So Barrett, you simply don't participate in the interrogation of the captives?" Anyway, it's destined to be nothing. It would be better to sell Captain Rollins and support his authority. ”
"That's it. And if Captain Rollins himself had any trouble, we wouldn't have had a direct confrontation with them. After all, in this full Dahaizi Mountain, even if we win the battle in the end, it will be us who will suffer. Speaking of this, Barrett reached out and touched the planks in the cabin, "Big guy like this." It's not something that a few people can play with a temporary training. ”
"Barrett, you don't want a crow's mouth! If Captain Rollins had a problem, we'd be dead this time. "Claudia. Auditore craned his neck and whispered. At the same time, she stretched out her finger, as if to remind Barrett to be careful that the wall has ears.
However, Barrett himself has no concerns about this: "Even if Captain Rollins has a problem, it doesn't have much to do with us in essence." The other party pulled out such a big family business, and it may not be broken with us unless it is absolutely necessary. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to our unexpected variables on board. So as long as we act smart, the chances of a conflict between the two sides are slim to none. ”
Seeing that the guys were discussing hotly, Lalu on the side was not interested in this kind of topic. After cleaning his bloodstained hair with seawater, he couldn't help but complain, "If only Lily were here." It's hard to live without magic tricks! ”
"Fresh water is precious on the sea. If Klamatis's magic hasn't been used up before he goes to bed tonight. Let her perform a water-making technique to wash you up. Barrett reached out and touched Lalu's head. While appeasing the other party, he also did not forget to draw him a big pie.
The cat boy who turned around pursed his mouth: "It's not that I can't bear this!" But if you look at the loot this time, what the damn pirates handed over. I don't think it's worth 100 gold coins. ”
"Cat, you're really not a professional! According to my assessment, the garbage is only 30-40 gold coins at most. Counting their weapons, the top genius is less than 80 gold coins. "Claymatis. Bot immediately gave a relatively accurate estimate.
Barrett, who looked at the two in front of him, rubbed his finger against his back and burned his brain: "Forget about Klymatis." When did you become so wealthy? Obviously Ellie wouldn't be like this when she wasn't there! ”
"I don't care about the money, I just don't think the mission is worth it." Lalu seems to be very sensitive to the fact that he is being treated as a money fan by Barrett. Immediately puffed up his little face and turned around angrily.
Barrett looked at Clematis, "It's all because of your professional mission!" Clematis, you have to behave well in the future, otherwise Lalu will remember it for the rest of her life! ”
"Then let him remember it for the rest of his life! Can he still come and bite me? "Clematis with his head tilted slightly. Bot said triumphantly.
"That's it! No more kidding with you. Barrett shook his head with a wry smile, "This time we didn't just get the loot in that barrel. The most important thing is the captives themselves. ”
Claymatis. Bott immediately thought of something: "Human trafficking? But don't the vast majority of countries on the continent prohibit slavery? We're involved in that. Don't steal chickens and rice! ”
"Don't worry! This is not human trafficking. It's just a matter of using pirates to go to the port city in exchange for a bonus. This kind of behavior is not only legal, but it is also encouraged by most churches. Barrett paused, "As for the final outcome of the pirates who were taken away by the authorities, that's not something we need to think about. (To be continued.) )
PS: Modify the wording. Thanks to the three monthly tickets of "Qiankun Tunmeng", "Magic OK" and "Go to the End of the Water and Sit and Watch the Clouds Rise".