Chapter 924: Mystery (Part II)
ocean
Countless miracles and unknown journeys, as well as countless dangerous journeys, people at sea know this.
The "Thundering" trudged through the sea.
Black clouds hung over the sea, and violent rain lines were blown by hurricanes.
The deck barely struggled on the waterline, and from time to time it flooded the deck, taking away the sailors with a blank face.
"Bundle up the goods!"
"Hold the rudder steady, and continue to prepare in the direction. ”
Captain Hagen roared.
However, pouring rain, storms, and waves were all the time, a rope suddenly broke off, and a sailor below was hit in the face by the rope thrown down, and the whole person flew out, and was instantly swept away by the waves.
The "Thundering" swayed desperately.
"There's a lot of water in the cabin, Captain!" "Send more men and drain the water!" Captain Hagen roared.
At this moment, a blue light filled the front, and a huge lightning bolt pierced the sky in a dark storm.
The hull shook violently.
"6 lands, that's 6 lands!" someone shouted.
"6 lands! Thank God, there's an island ahead!"
Hagen roared: "Everyone go down to the cabin to drain the water, steer, to run the ship aground on the beach!"
"&'Fate, Kakuchi■!" The storm gradually subsided. "Captain, it's an island, it looks deserted. "Captain, our fresh water buckets have all turned over, and there is no fresh water left.
A moment later, Hagen walked cautiously through the forest, followed by Fiken and two sailors, each with a weapon in his hand, looking around vigilantly as he went.
They had run out of food on the ship, and there was little fresh water left after the storm.
Of course, more importantly, the boats that survived the storm almost fell apart after barely docking, and the heavy rain that suddenly came to everyone while camping last night poured everyone into soup, Hagen and they urgently needed to find a place to stay for temporary shelter, and of course, the collection of food, fresh water and the search for repair materials for the ship were also the same problems they had to solve this time.
Because of many safety concerns, Hagen's Uchijima only selected two strong sailors this time, and as for Fiken, he was still a third-class warrior.
By this time the sky had cleared, and the early morning sun was shining gently on the earth, and before they knew it, they had left the camp for a long time.
The place where they were now was a sparse wood, and the air was filled with the scent of grass and trees, which was not unusual, but for a group of people who had just come out of the storm and the salty smell of the sea, such fresh and sweet air was simply wonderful.
Greedily breathing in the fresh air, everyone continued to walk forward, and when a piece of flesh-colored mushrooms mixed with green grass suddenly appeared in front of them, the only thing people did was to desperately put them on their bodies as much as possible, after all, after eating salted fish for countless days, the temptation of fresh mushroom soup was almost impossible for anyone to resist.
Everyone except Hagen seemed crazy at the moment, but Hagen was actually disgusted with the salted fish meal that had been unchanged for days.
While everyone was busy collecting, dozens of birds suddenly flew up from the woods not far away, screaming in fright in the air. There is a case!
The people who had been busy collecting food just now suddenly became vigilant, and the sailors immediately tightened their grips on their weapons, and Fiken even held his long sword in his hand, blocking Hagen behind him. Just when everyone was holding weapons and their tongues were waiting, they burst out of the woods and immediately turned red when they saw everyone.
Even Hagen, who doesn't know much about this species, can see that the animal that came out is not carnivorous.
It looked like a cow, but it was slightly smaller, with brownish-black fur and bloodshot eyes, indicating that it was angry!"It's a wild demon cow!" Fiken suddenly shouted. This wild demon cow, with thick skin, feeds on grass, but has a tyrannical personality, and stabs each other with horns, "Kill him, we just take it back for dinner!" Hagen said commandingly. Look at the menacing Wild Demon Cow, Hagen said orderly.
Fiken beside him was a very qualified second officer, loyally carrying out his mission, and the three of them pounced.
A moment later, the demon cow was killed, and Fiken mercilessly dealt the demon cow a fatal blow! Ha was very happy: "Everyone is not hurt, right?" No, it is just a little scratched. The three subordinates said.
The Wild Demon Beef is delicious, and it is a crime for everyone who has eaten salted fish for many days to just throw them here and not take them with them.
"Go back and report and get this cow back!" said Ha Thumb, pointing to a sailor.
"Yes!" the sailor immediately ran back.
"Captain, are we going to move on?" asked Fiken.
Hagen was in good spirits, and stood up to look deeper into the forest: "Of course, we still need to find some materials to repair the ship, just now I walked all the way, and now the more I go inside, the stronger the texture of the trees, it is suitable for repairing the ship." What's more, we not only need to prepare enough food, but also need to replenish some fresh water on board. As for the place to stay, it is better to choose the beach first, and build some simple houses near the outskirts of the woods, so that you can not only shelter from the wind and rain, but also prevent the sudden situation just now. ”
Fiken and the others also agreed with his arrangement, and after a while, people came from the ship, and the four of them went farther away. Sure enough, I found a spring. After returning home, Hagen informed the people on the boat again.
At this time, the wild demon cow had been skinned, and one by one the tree stands were temporarily turned into roasting rods, and the sailors began to prepare in full swing. After tossing these, it was noon. Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Hagen took a deep breath and was the first to eat.
Time was running out of the clock, and all preparations were in full swing, and after lunch, "the ship was repaired again. One, two, three, pull!" With a loud bang, another towering tree was brought down. But at this moment, all of a sudden, the watcher, warned. "Captain, I feel that someone is coming!" "It's cavalry, and there are cavalry on this island!" In the distance, ten cavalrymen appeared on the beach, for the sake of a woman.
Hagen leaned in and approached, and saw that the woman was wearing a druid robe embroidered with five silver threads, and his face immediately changed, which was the mark of a fifth-level druid. Behind this woman, nine horsemen, all dressed in leather armor, had awe-inspiring eyes. Fiken saw it and whispered, "Captain, this woman is not simple, and besides, these cavalry are very strong. Hagen's face was bitter, and in the daylight of everyone, he slowly stepped forward.
"Who are you?" Bell asked, looking around, she came with a shipload of goods, but there was a storm, and she didn't go back immediately, the storm went out, and she heard the report, and felt the signs of outsiders entering. "I'm Hagen, the captain of the Thundering, and I've caught a storm and landed on this island, are you?"
"Hmph, ma'am, these men trespassed on the island, and killed the bison on the island, and cut down the trees on the island, and according to the rules, we can take them all. A cavalry captain said.
Bell shook his head and said, "This is the island of Siliya, I am the hereditary lord of Sylria, you say, you only landed in the face of a storm?" Hearing that this is the island with a lord, Hagen's face couldn't help but change. What he did, if he insisted on being investigated, could be taken down by the nobles, and even if he didn't die, he would have to peel off his skin. "Honorable Madam, I do not know that this island is your domain, and I am willing to compensate you with fifty gold coins. As he spoke, his heart was dripping blood, which was a lot of money.
"You cut down trees and hunt bison in private, and you will be punished with a fine of five gold coins, but in fact this beach is turned to the opposite side, which is our port, where you can stop and repair and pay a fine to the interior officer of the port!" said the bell. With that, she nodded and turned to leave. "Ma'am?" said the captain, who was a relative of Bell. "You have to work for a long time in the future, now the port is only a few wooden stakes, and the population is not much, you are like this, who will dare to come in the future?" said the bell coldly. After following Luo Table for so long, she has also learned a lot. And in the world, there are really too many stupid people, even if it is this relative, he is very greedy.
Bell was already wondering if she would kick him back next time and let him be the captain of the territory's guards, and she was a little worried.
Without mentioning the bell, Hagen thought about it for a long time and decided to do what she commanded.
By the afternoon, the ship was ready.
Under the command of Ha Thumb, the ship moved with difficulty, and sure enough, turning a sandy beach, a thousand meters away, I felt the harbor, which was very rough, with some wooden stakes and a hotel.
To Hagen's relief, after paying five gold coins, the interior minister brought in some artisans, as well as fresh water and food.
What made Hagen happiest was that he inquired and understood, and it was only two days away from the big 6.
After a few drinks with the Interior Officer, more news came out.
"Madame Bell is the second wife of the Count of Tetachaud, and the Earl has specially given this island to Madame, don't look at the island is not big, and it is barren, and now there are many workers working on reclamation and construction!"
"Three estates have been reclaimed, and although the population is now insufficient, only one village is populated, but Barnel is the owner of the Chamber of Commerce, and has mobilized some people to come one by one, although it has not yet arrived. "By next year, ships will be able to park here, not to mention other things, repairs and supplies, it will be very convenient here." "It turned out to be the Count's Lady of Testacho, no wonder, come, I'll give you another drink!" Hagen thought, shouting again. "It's coming!" cried out the shopkeeper with joy.