VII

The cries of hoarse seagulls streaked across the sky.

"Am I mistaken? It looks like a seagull flew over. Are you kidding?"

Leonard rubbed his bloodshot eyes, suspecting that he was having a lookaround and auditory hallucinations. Having sailed at sea for forty years, he knew very well that, unlike the depictions in literature, there should be no seagulls in the middle of the landless sea. It may have been a harbinger of bad luck - but even after the storm had passed, he couldn't think of anything else to come.

The clouds had long since dispersed, and the purple glow shone on the sea. The microwave rippled, shining with bursts of golden light.

Storms are indeed a thing of the past, and the endless ocean is clear again. Only a few scattered pieces of driftwood scattered on the sea prove that it once came here.

"The storm passed in a flash, and it disappeared like a dream. This seagull may also be part of the dream. ”

The half-elf turned his head to find that it was a middle-aged bishop named Belber Gass who spoke. The middle-aged man had a kind smile on his face, but it was still obvious that he had not slept all night last night.

"But for the unfortunate ships that died in it, the storm was no dream. There was a hint of bitterness in Leonard's voice, but also a hint of happiness. Driftwood and rags prove that another poor ship was killed here - not surprisingly, it's not uncommon for storms of such magnitude to cover such a large area.

"Is there still a chance to save these God's people?" the bishop asked.

"We want to work on it...... But I'm afraid it won't work. Leonard replied, "At least eight hours have passed, and even if someone escaped, it would not have been possible to survive the storm for so long." ”

"May the gods bless their souls. ”

The two fell silent - as soon as there was silence, a third joined the conversation.

"All right, gentlemen, don't discuss theology. Will there be a storm today?"

The one who was attracted by the conversation between the two was the captain of the ship, the "Iron Admiral" Ferron Ledonsti. He had just gotten up and stepped out of the cabin on the lower deck to get some fresh air.

The half-elf sniffed the wind and shook his head affirmatively: "No way. The storm that dispersed yesterday is the king of the storms, and I can guarantee that there won't be another storm in the endless ocean within a week. ”

"Okay. Then give the order, and we'll set sail......" The captain nodded in satisfaction and turned away—only to find that the three white sails behind him were blowing the wind to propel the ship forward. His face changed, the corners of his mouth raised, and he didn't know whether he was sneering or twitching.

"Oh, I'm already on the sails, and it looks like I'm up late. Who is so industrious?"

"This, we have to launch a search and rescue operation, otherwise it may be too late. Leonard shuddered, knowing that this kind of unauthorized ultra vires action had run into the captain's taboo. "Your Excellency, go to the steering wheel and take over. ”

"Since it's urgent, it doesn't matter. Let's go, let's take a look. In Ferron's pronunciation, the words "urgent" and "okay" are accented.

"Yes, sir!"

With a loud answer, a sailor scrambled out of the door of the wheelhouse and down the narrow aisle toward the deck, just in time for the coming.

"I'm sorry, Captain, I'm going to carry out my order according to Catch-25, and I can't salute you, I'm sorry!"

The Admiral climbed up gracefully from the ground and patted the dust off his body again. "Of course, the command is the most important, the most important. I wonder whose orders are so important?"

"Your Excellency, it's that person. ”

The Captain of the Navy whispered in his ear. Following his prompt, the captain extended his gaze to the wheelhouse. His gaze froze sharply.

"Turn the rudder left and work harder!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Report, there's a shipwreck floating in the sea ahead!"

"Got it, keep looking!"

The strong, half-elf helmsman carefully turned the wheel, following the instructions of the woman next to him—or rather, the bronze mirror in the woman next to him. The rotating steering wheel pulls the cable to change the direction of the rudder, and the direction of the current flowing from the bottom of the boat changes. The huge golden golem stood nearby, and the helmsman swallowed every time he saw it, returning to his task.

"It's over, it's over! Hit back a little to the right...... Yes, this is the direction! Take the helm, go two more people, slow down to half-sail!"

Six sailors pulled the halyard hard, adjusting the windswept area of the mainsail to half of its original area. Ressa Helmont stared at the bronze mirror hanging on the wall, her gaze measuring her bearings. On top of the bronze mirror, there is another huge point of light.

If that's what the mirror is for, it's a treasure hunt, Lesa thought. When the storm clears and the point of light doesn't disappear, it means that the thing is still there. What is it?The One Ring that can rule everything?The various dragon balls that can manipulate dragons?Whatever it is, as long as it is magic, it proves the usefulness of this mirror from an exotic magician, and proves that it is a priceless treasure in itself.

The only thing worried her was that the point of light was flickering, and it was much darker than last night. What does this mean? Is the storm receding? Or is the treasure sinking to the bottom of the sea?

"Right direction, full sails! Open the sails too!" "Anyway, it's better to get there quickly."

As usual, she did not pay any attention to the embarrassed looks on the faces of the sailors. Of course, the two people standing outside the steering wheel are also included in the ignore list.

"Captain, I told you that we can't do it. You have to carry forward the demeanor of an elven gentleman, right? That's it, forget it, it won't be too long anyway. Why not let her be the captain for a day?" Leonard cautiously advised. He knew that the baron's captain, who was so serious to death, that, like most elves, was a gentleman in the presence of women, of all races and kindreds.

"Woman...... I had no idea what they were thinking. ”

Just when Ferron was fighting between "gentlemanly demeanor" and "strict military discipline" in his heart, another sailor rushed in and collided with him. Before the baron's anger could explode, the sailor shouted out his report.

"Report, there are continuous flashes about half a nautical mile ahead of the course right now!

"Victims?!from the center of that storm?!......" Hearing this report, the two looked at each other, and each saw the surprise in the other's eyes.

"Your Excellency, a woman's intuition is still very strong. Or rather, the magician's abilities?"

"That's it for this time...... Keep an eye on that young lady next time. Rescuing the shipwrecked is one of the tasks of the far-sea fleet. Two people have been sent from you, ready to release the boat. But ......"

The half-elf understood the implicit meaning behind the captain's desire to speak and stop.

"It shouldn't be a spy, the victims here should have nothing to do with our secret mission. ”

Admiral Tiebi hesitated for a moment, then changed his words: "Forget it, don't save it." The stakes are too great for us to afford. This secret mission, you can't use it at all. ”

"I think you're worrying too much, Your Excellency. "It's unlikely that a spy would be bold enough to enter this storm and survive and get on our ship...... That's outrageous, isn't it?"

In the steering wheel cabin behind her, the female alchemist shouted the orders to "stop the ship" and "close the sails".

Ferron was about to say something, but Leonard had already turned and walked out, gathered the soldiers on deck, and briefly conveyed his earliest orders. In the process, he was completely oblivious to the ugly look on his boss's face.

That was the beginning of Leonard Kekawi's bad luck.

"There's a boat coming! Hurry up and throw your clothes into the sea, and leave some strips of cloth to cover the critical parts!"

"Forgive me for talking too much, does it really look like a victim? ”

"No...... No one would be surprised that a storm of this magnitude had just passed. Besides, where do we look like spies?"

"That's right. ”

This conversation took place not far from the sea.

When the sailors heard that they were going to rescue the shipwrecked merchant ships, they also cheered. If you are lucky enough to rescue a wealthy merchant, there is a good chance that the soldier who goes into the water will make a windfall. For a while, there were more than a dozen people huddled together in a mess, all trying to get this errand.

"Sir, I'll go!"

"You guy is not good at water, I'll go!"

"Captain, you don't have to pay back the 3 silver coins you owed me last time!"

Watching these guys huddle around and quarrel, the baron's face became worse and paler, until he was so pale that there was not a trace of blood.

The half-elf noticed his expression this time. He secretly screamed in his heart that it was not good, and clapped his hands violently to stop the confusion of the sailors, and picked two guys from among them who were usually more secure to release the boat.

However, it was already too late.

"A pariah is a pariah. The far-sea fleet is really the scum of the scum. I will truthfully report the state of military discipline on this ship to the command of the Far Sea Fleet. ”

The pure-blooded First Baron let out a cold snort from deep within his nose. "Please do it yourself. ”

The moment these words came out, everyone fell silent.

Baron Ferron Lettensti threw away all his anger and then turned and walked away.

Leonard was stunned for a long time, completely unable to accept this sudden fact.

"This ...... Isn't it a little too fast?"

In just a few minutes, the results of his 40 years of hard work faced an unprecedented crisis. He suddenly understood the reason for the illusory seagull's appearance - because of some small things, he had completely angered his immediate boss.

If you don't survive this crisis, you probably won't have any hope of becoming a captain or a nobleman. As long as Fei Long simply writes a report, his ability as a half-elf will be completely denied by the entire Shengsen military, and there will be no day to turn over.

It's just because of one victim.

If there had not been this shipwrecked, if he had told his men to restrain themselves in the presence of the captain, if he had summoned up the courage to persuade the woman he liked......

Even if only one "what if" is realized, today will only be an ordinary day.

"All of you, locked up. Seeing that the sailors who had made the most noise were still stunned in front of him, Leonard drew his sword and nodded his head one by one. "For the rest of the people, start the discipline intensive training from today. ”

He knew that the expression on his face must be terrifying at the moment. The most unruly fellows, without daring to say a word, obediently walked towards the confinement chamber in the bilge. All the rest of the people turned blue.

"That's not supposed to be the story, is it?" said the half-elf reluctantly. "It's good that I won't be punished......"

Soon he realized that he was wrong, completely wrong. When people are unlucky, drinking cold water will also stuff their teeth.

"This elven galleon...... Hang the banner of the Emerald Trade Alliance. ”

"It's completely impossible, isn't it? Who would make a merchant ship with such a good ship now? This ship is still very new......"

"That is...... 'Emperor Cleon'?!"

"Bet on the treasure...... Lord, Lord, where is it?"

The lifeboat leaned to the side of the boat, and the soft ladder was lowered. The victims quietly closed their mouths and quietly climbed the rope ladder.

Leonard admits he didn't expect the situation to be like this. His head was starting to ache.

The probability of rescuing a woman on the Endless Ocean is low enough - let alone saving two women at once. Moreover, they are still two young girls who wear very little......

He carefully looked at the victims who had just been rescued.

Both girls were of human race, one with blonde hair and the other with flaxen-brown hair. Their faces were childish, about fifteen or sixteen years old, they were slightly taller than the average girl, and their forearms were white and delicate, which showed that they were from a good family, and perhaps educated. The two look quite similar, except for the difference in hair color, there is no other difference, there must be a blood relationship, it is very likely that they are twins.

The white cloak on which they relied seemed to be made of makeshift sheets or the like, and the texture and workmanship were very rough. The cloak was not tightly covered, and through the gaps in the sides, it was evident that there was almost nothing underneath, except for a few important parts tied with a clean white cloth. What's worse is that they are all in quite good shape, although they are not very old, they have already taken shape in the convex places and concave places.

The looming outfit was so seductive that Leonard could even hear the hungry men around him swallowing.

And something even more troublesome: they don't look like anything of value on their bodies.

"What should I do next? I can't even speak......" Leonard sighed. The thought of the practice of dealing with victims who did not have any property made his head hurt even more.

In this world, there are only two things he doesn't want to face: the storm and the girl.

Unlike the "adult females common to sailors", these strange animals cannot be dealt with with with visible benefits, and they cry and laugh when they say they say, regardless of race. For the men of the sea, they do not see the opposite sex once or twice a year, and pirates are better to deal with.

"Don't be afraid. I promise it's safe here, and with me here, these ferocious guys won't dare to approach here. He cautiously reassured. The average girl wouldn't have seen so many rough sailors, so she would be scared, right?

"Sir, I'm so sorry for you to say that...... Brother," Hearing the words of the captain of the marine, a fellow who had not been present just now spoke casually as usual. A few sailors around him, who had seen the quarrel between the two supreme officers just now, hurriedly threw him down and plugged the mouth of the short-eyed fellow with their socks.

Leonard coldly swept all the sailors around him with his eyes, and did not say a word.

"Ah, sir, since the person has been rescued, I will rush back to work!"

"There's no one on the lookout, it's time for me to change shifts!"

"I remember, I should wipe the breech......"

The sailors made excuses to leave, and in an instant, Leonard and the two rescued girls were left on deck. He nodded in satisfaction and turned to the maidens, intending to continue comforting them.

"Wow! This, this is an elven artillery! a real elven artillery!"

"Wow! yes, it's an arquebus...... It's not an arquebus, it's a real elf-made rotary machine, I'm not dreaming, am I?!"

The blonde girl happily ran around the deck, screaming and screaming with excitement from time to time. This scene made the half-elf cry and laugh.

"Sister, you can stop in moderation!" the brown-haired girl, who looked much more sedate, hurriedly apologized to him and bowed a little stiffly. "I'm sorry, my sister was so excited. She's always loved it...... Uh, these elves make things. ”

"I don't care, if she's interested, let her see it. Leonard had no choice but to reply.

"Thank you. What do you call your Excellency, Half-Elf?" the brown-haired girl asked politely.

"Leonard Kakkawi, just call me Leonard......"

Hearing this, the blonde girl suddenly interjected: "So, Mr. Kakkawi, will you show us around this boat? I'm very interested in those cannons!"

The half-elf sighed in his heart, and the somewhat cruel words that had been prepared were completely unspeakable. This overly cheerful girl doesn't know her current situation?

"Do you have any rich relatives or friends? He asked, holding on to the last shred of hope.

"Sorry...... I don't think so. The brunette replied with some hesitation. "Is this a bother?"

"Anyway, you won't throw us down again!" the blonde girl reassured her optimistically.

"That's not going to happen......" The half-elf responded, and began to think about what to do next. They really don't know the rules of the sea, it's like ...... Just like that guy......

There is an oriental proverb that says, "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives." Just as he remembered someone's style, the "Alchemist of Pure Gold" stepped out of the steering wheel room.

Of course, in this day and age, this proverb has not yet come from the East. The magic of "Cao Cao's Arbitrary Gate" has not yet appeared in the magic books of the Komans, who were the first to master this magic and are still making his own travels in the Far East......

"I heard that someone was rescued?Why wasn't I notified?Did the victim have something on him?" Lessa's question came like a barrage, and the half-elf couldn't react.

“...... See for yourself. Leonard playfully stepped aside. The alchemist hurried forward, and was immediately stunned when he saw the two maidens and their outfits that could not hide anything.

"Leonard, are you sure it's just the two of them, and there's no other person or anything?" asked Lesa a with some reluctance.

Leonard reluctantly spread his hands, indicating that there was indeed nothing. "Even if there are gold coins or gems or anything like that, we don't keep them private. ”

"Then I'd like to search them again, okay?" Lesa stabbed in. The half-elf nodded.

Hearing the word "body search", the girls immediately screamed. The alchemist groaned for a moment, looked around, and immediately understood the reason for their screams.

"Leonard!

"Yes, yes, Dear Miss Helmont. The half-elf resignedly agreed, and led the ladies to their cabin.

"You've got a lot of smell here. Resa frowned a little dissatisfied.

Leonard spread his hands helplessly: "It was originally a storage room for miscellaneous items, but there is no way." ”

"I also have a responsibility, after all, you gave me the cabin, let me figure it ......out," the alchemist groaned, showing a rare tenderness.

Leonard's heart jumped, he had only seen Lesa in that gorgeous pure gold outfit. It should be appropriate to put on a virtuous apron......

"Intense fragrance. Or, what about olfactory paralysis potions? Lessa's answer shattered his delusions.

"Forget it...... Search them. Leonard hesitated, but leaned into Lessa's ear and added in a low voice, "By the way, check if they are spies." ”

"Spy, this little girl, are you in a bad head?" Lesa pursed her lips contemptuously and pointed out the door. "Get out!"

"That's right...... A real spy should barely see the flaws, right?" "Anyway, it won't be like this, right...... He judged so.

The half-elf smiled, exited the door, leaned against the wall and waited patiently. It wasn't until the screams of "Ahh

What he didn't know was that his bad luck wasn't over yet.

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