“…… I declare that the defendant Roy Capet is sentenced to 'exile' for murder, espionage, betrayal of family interests, and crimes against the state, and will be executed with immediate effect! ”

Knock –

In the courtroom, the gavel, which symbolizes fairness and justice, was knocked down by the white-haired judge, and everything was closed.

Looking at the tall young man in the defendant's seat, the faces of everyone in the audience were different. Some people are expressionless, some people cover their mouths and shed tears, and some people gloat.

Two tall bailiffs, with fiery guns pinned to their waists, grabbed the young man's arms from left to right and escorted him down.

"The trial is over, and now the court is closed."

……

The next day, early in the morning.

In the drizzle, the port of Nia was overcrowded.

There are ordinary people dressed in sackcloth, maids and housekeepers in plain long skirts, old ladies and ladies wearing gold and silver, and even nobles and officials.

They were wearing umbrellas, raincoats, or steam cars, all looking at the misty sea with great anticipation.

Some small traders also took the opportunity to wander and drink, selling white bread and fresh beer.

"Whew-"

Suddenly, a deafening whistle sounded, and a steel steamship that looked like a tall building slowly emerged from the morning mist.

The huge wheeled oars on both sides turned, bringing up waves of sea, and the thick and towering chimneys spewed out billowing black smoke, delicate patterns, rough rivets, blue lion flags, and majestic muzzles......

Seeing the safe and triumphant departure of the giant ship, the eyes of the people in the port were hot.

This is the Intrepid Princess, the largest and most advanced foreign trade ship in China, and it is said that the business has been done in the country of Asia.

Although the Intrepid Princess only sails once a year, each return brings with it countless sought-after valuables such as gold, cane sugar, tobacco, spices, etc., and some of the lucky ones who seize the moment will start his legendary fortune. She is also affectionately known as the "Treasure House of the Empire's Walk".

Not far away, a small, old sailboat slowly leaves the harbor, and compared to the advanced and magnificent Intrepid Princess, the small sailboat looks like a product of a previous era. The two ships passed by, and the sailing ship failed to arouse anyone's interest.

……

Inside the sailboat, in the cell.

In the darkness, a figure in a gray prison uniform and shackled sat cross-legged. He was the only one in Notta's cell.

The sailboat rocked gently, and the sound of rain and thunder outside the ship was somewhat manic, indicating that a storm was coming. The faint smell of decay and the smell of the sea crept into his nostrils from time to time, and Roy's mood was not very beautiful.

He was hungry and thirsty.

Roy didn't know how many days had passed, but he hadn't made it from the port of Nia until now. Even if he is physically strong, he can't hold on to it now.

He swore that he would never dislike the food in this world again!

When Roy was grumbling in his heart, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside, and Roy stared at the door.

Shortly after, the chains on the cell door rattled and a heavily armed soldier walked in with a torch.

Seeing that the soldier was not carrying any food, Roy had a bad feeling.

"Young Master Roy, are you still used to living on this ship?"

The soldier asked.

Roy, as if not accustomed to the sudden firelight, raised his hands to cover his face, and replied a little hoarsely:

"It's ok. But if there was food, it would be even better. ”

"Haha, that's embarrassing, there's only enough food for ourselves. But...... You have endured this kind of hard life. ”

The soldier laughed.

"Oh, where are you?"

Roy's voice was a little weak and a little surprised.

"Yes, it's the place."

As he spoke, the soldier pulled out a short-barreled fiery gun from his waist and pointed it at Roy.

"Y-What do you mean?"

Roy's voice was a little frightened.

"Young Master Roy is a smart person, I shouldn't need to explain, I can only say sorry."

A perverted smile appeared on the soldier's face, he enjoyed this act of executing nobles in private, and he felt that he was the embodiment of justice at the moment.

The only fly in the ointment was that Roy covered his face with his hands, and he couldn't see the other party's frightened expression.

And just before the soldier could touch the gun, Roy's tongue squirmed slightly, and a blue diamond-shaped gem spat out of his mouth and was pinched in his hand. Because his hands covered his face, the soldier did not see this movement.

Roy clenched the gem tightly in his right hand and began to charge.

When the soldier raised his gun and a smile appeared on his face, Roy instantly activated.

Phew-

Boom!

The soldier only felt a flash in front of his eyes, as if something had hit his head, and suddenly he stumbled, and his eyes were full of stars.

Whoosh –

Roy kicked his right leg suddenly, and instantly appeared in front of the soldier, and the chain in his hand wrapped around the soldier's neck.

"Uh-"

The soldier's eyes were wide open, his face was red, and he grabbed Roy's hand and tried his best to resist, but Roy did not move.

Soon, the soldier's pupils dilated, he lost focus, and there was no longer any strength to resist in his body, and Roy let go.

He first picked up the diamond-shaped gem on the ground, wiped it, and put it in his mouth, then picked up the fire gun, and finally used the key on the soldier's body to unshackle it.

"Heh, even if you are exiled, you won't let me go......"

Roy took a deep breath, and when he had regained some strength, he grabbed his gun and was about to quietly go out.

Suddenly, with a bang, there was a huge shaking of the hull, and a scorching breath came from outside the door, and the sound of the waves was close at hand. Roy hurriedly grabbed the pillar and listened to the screams of soldiers and sailors outside, his face was a little incredulous.

"Explosives were actually installed on the ship? Double insurance? What the hell am I doing to be so angry?! ”

When the storm came, the sailboat began to disintegrate.

……

The wind howls and the waves are raging.

Boom –

The lightning illuminated a patch of shipwreckage scattered across the sea, as well as Roy's somewhat pale face.

Roy is free. But this freedom on the sea, no one wants.

He lay on a plank, spat out the bitter water, and struggled to open his eyes and look around.

At this time, the storm did not appear to have stopped, and there was nothing nearby except him and a few planks, and the soldiers and sailors were estimated to be more than lucky.

Of course, Roy himself wasn't much better. All he could do now was hold on to the plank tightly and try not to sink himself.

As for where it can drift, or whether it can be alive...... It's all up to Providence.

Biting the diamond-shaped object in his mouth tightly, Roy silently muttered in his heart:

"Great god of the sea, I, Roy, believe in you for once! If you can survive the catastrophe this time, I will definitely set up a memorial arch for you to worship day and night......"

Before he could finish speaking, a huge wave hit and knocked him over in an instant.