Chapter 41: Battle Report
"When we parted in Stockholm, you asked me to take care of Rassi's sister, Irene, but ......" Frieza, who was full of flesh, looked at the beautiful woman beside her, and the scar on her face seemed to have a hint of tenderness, and slowly recounted the experience of the two after they separated.
The Vistelos won Sweden's supremacy in the North Sea, and the Swedish Emperor Gustav II was delighted, and the families of the sailors who died on the ship were given large pensions. Lassius was the Viceros Meritorious Officer, and his sister Irene also received a great deal of wealth.
However, this is not a good thing for a weak woman who is already poor. Although Hedram and Gerhardt and others took great care of the families of the sailors who died in battle, these two were admirals of the navy after all, and they traveled at sea all the year round and did not stay in Stockholm for a few days.
When Xu Mo's space stand-in as Baron Anderson was approved by Gustav II to return to his hometown of Liupsala and rebuild the Anderson family, the rogue ruffians who watched on Irene finally lost their last scruples and began to harass Irene from time to time, fantasizing about being able to gain both people and money.
At the time, Frieza was still studying at the Royal Naval Academy in Stockholm as a reserve officer. In desperation, Irene had no choice but to turn to the fierce-looking officer of the Vestelos for help.
Frieza was already very fond of Raxiu, and coupled with Xu Mo's entrustment, he immediately extended a helping hand to Irene. From now on, whenever a rogue ruffian harasses Irene, they will have to face Frieza's iron fist.
However, this situation did not last long, as Frieza was thrown into prison by Gustav II after striking too hard in the fight, accidentally killing a broken nobleman.
Originally, this was only a small matter, as a wise monarch, Gustav II would not treat a meritorious person for the sake of a rogue ruffian, but he just wanted to teach Frieza a lesson, and did not intend to imprison him for long.
But the world is unpredictable, at that time, Azhisha and his group, who pretended to be maritime merchants, happened to be in Stockholm. When Frieza was a pirate, she was friends with Agisha's father, and Agisha was dissatisfied with the Arabian pirates on the ship, hoping to recruit a loyal seafarer from the outside world to serve as a first mate.
So, after hearing about Frieza, Azisa found Irene. She was asked to take advantage of the military family's visit to take them to prison and rescue Frieza from her predicament. By accident, Frieza reverted from the navy to a pirate, becoming the first mate of the Azisha pirate ship.
"Lord Alfred!" Irene dressed as a sailor squatted slightly, gave Xu Mo a half-squat salute, and said shyly with a slightly blushing face, "Please do your best to save Sister Azhisha, she is very good to us, if it weren't for her......"
"You're kind, like ...... Laxiu is the same! Looking at the woman's delicate face, Xu Mo sighed with emotion, said a few words to Li Ze in the team channel, and then turned his head to look at the sea.
The rising sun dyes the sea golden. In the sparkling waves, Xu Mo seemed to see a shy young man, smiled and waved at him, and turned away.
"Raxiu ......," Xu Mo whispered softly, "Frieza's favor, I helped him pay it back!" However, I owe you a favor, how do you want me to pay it back......"
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Amsterdam, headquarters of the Argoth Chamber of Commerce.
"Lilu, Lilu, the battle report of the Mediterranean!" Fernand, a young man with black hair, pushed open Lilu's office and excitedly slapped a piece of parchment on the table.
"Alfred, madman! I shouldn't have kept Camille and Emilio on his ship! After reading the parchment battle report, Lilu sat down in the chair weakly, her cute little face wrinkled, and she rubbed her temples in distress.
"Tsk, Scarlet Matador and Ghost Gunner!" Compared to the depressed young president, Fernande's face showed an expression of antiquity and yearning, and his two companions had gained the recognition and prestige that some seafarers would take a lifetime to obtain in just two months.
"Damn Alfred, he actually forced the navigators of the Agotic Chamber of Commerce to die for him!" Lilu was silent for a while, and suddenly slapped the desk angrily, and her soft palms suddenly turned crimson.
“…… I'm afraid that the Swedish admiral didn't force Camille and Emilio, they should have volunteered to fight! Looking at the indignant Dutch girl, Fernande took a deep breath and shook his head.
"Hmph, Emilio's big stupid cow won't talk about it, it's the most gullible to be deceived. But Camille and I grew up together, and that kid didn't like to fight with others since he was a child, so how could he take the initiative to join the fight! Lilu wrinkled her upturned little nose and said dissatisfiedly.
"Lilu, although you and Camille grew up together, you may not be able to understand everything about the sea boys!" Fernand glanced at the Dutch girl and said meaningfully, "Maybe it's not a bad thing to let Camille stay on that Swedish warship for a while!" It's a pity......"
"Yes...... Is that so! Lilu was slightly stunned, sat back in the chair, and as soon as she came back to her senses, she exclaimed in annoyance, "It's a pity, isn't Camille having a good time in the Argotic Chamber of Commerce?" ”
"Hehe, the latest information has been sent, do you need to send it to Lisbon?" Fernand spread his hands noncommittally and shrugged his shoulders.
After the alliance between Raphael and the Vaasa, the Argot Chamber of Commerce no longer needed to contact the Swedish authorities, but sent the information collected from Amsterdam directly to Lisbon, and then the Castello Chamber of Commerce passed it on to the North African port and handed it over to Xu Mo of the Vaasa.
"Hmm...... Wait a minute! Let me sort this out first, and stop stuffing that Swedish madman with such a mess! Lilu sighed dryly with a bitter face, "They are now wanted by the whole world, I hope Camille and that big stupid cow can come back safely!" ”
"Okay, then I'll send this war report to the Swedish office in Amsterdam first!" Looking at the Dutch girl who continued to work with her head down, Fernande relaxed and closed the door to her office.
Through the window of the building's corridor, Fernand quietly looked down at the brightly lit night scene of Amsterdam, a flame slowly rising from his black eyes, and before he knew it, his fingernails were deeply embedded in his palms.
The black-haired young man's "pity" just now was not aimed at Camille and Emilio, but at himself. He was lamenting that the person who had been held hostage on the Vasa at that time was not him.
As the president of the Argotic Chamber of Commerce, Lilu is very good to them, and everyone has a deep affection for each other.
However, in any case, the men of the sea in this era are always extremely eager to make achievements on the sea full of gunfire. On the battlefield full of gunsmoke, conquer the vast and mysterious sea. Let the whole world feel the pride in their hearts and hear the majestic cry.
"Camille, Emilio, I envy you......" Fernande's whisper came down the aisle.
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"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the latest battle report from Amsterdam!" The young man in a gorgeous robe waved the parchment in his hand a little excitedly and pushed open the palace gate. In a turbulent mood, he was careless, stepped on the hem of his robe, and staggered.
"Oh, Al-Aqsa Oxensena, my Prime Minister, my Earl, my friend, be careful! If you fall and get hurt, who else will help me deal with this huge pile of state affairs! The able-bodied Swedish Emperor laughed, took a few steps forward to support the young prime minister, and took the battle report from his hand.
"This is the seventh time this month!" After carefully reading the battle report, Gustav II shook his head with sighs.
"Well, it's also the twelfth time in two months, more than twenty merchant ships and warships of the Holy Roman Empire, more than seven chambers of commerce, and three ships of the coastal fleet have been sent to the bottom of the sea! The seaports near Italy and Venice have seen their trade flows drop by 50 percent, and the bars are piled up with goods, which has seriously affected the Habsburgs' maritime lifeline. Count Oxenchena's face flashed a hint of burgundy, and he said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, Baron Anderson has not disappointed you, the name of the tyrant of the sea has resounded throughout the Mediterranean!"
"Alfred......" said Gustav II, with a twinkle in his eyes, "where are they now?" ”
"Nobody knows!" The young prime minister shook his head slightly, "The Vasa is like a ghost ship, it never engages in broadside battles, destroys ships by shelling, sends boats to plunder precious metals, and then sinks them along with the ship's cargo, leaving only one dinghy for the survivors, and then disappears from the sea again." Judging from the many battle reports, the entire naval battle never lasted more than half an hour! ”
"Has the Golden Elephant, which is in charge of replenishing personnel, departed?" Gustav II was slightly stunned and muttered a question.
"Your Majesty, they set off a month ago!" The young prime minister smiled and reminded, "Are you worried about the safety of the battleship Vasa?" ”
"No, I'm worried about Alfred!" The Swedish Emperor sighed softly, "Sweden can lose a battleship, but it can't afford the loss of a good admiral!" ”
"Your Majesty, if you are concerned about the safety of Baron Anderson...... Is it possible to summon him back through that Castello Chamber of Commerce in Lisbon! The Count of Oxenchena hesitated to suggest.
"No, I can't do that!" The young emperor suddenly looked distressed, "Although Alfred and I don't have much contact, you are familiar with the other two admirals of the Vestelos. Do you feel that Hedram and Gelhardt would accept to interrupt their mission for their own safety? ”
“…… They will take such an order as an insult! Count Oxenchena shook his head with a wry smile, "However, now the Catholic countries in the Mediterranean are all looking for the Vasa, and at least more than five naval fleets are searching for them......"
"The Tyrant of the Sea will not fall so easily, and both Alfred and the Vasa will return safely!" For the first time, the Swedish Emperor's face showed a hint of excitement, "When the time comes, I will personally award him a medal!" ”