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Volume Thirteen: The Increasing Truth Volume Thirty-one: Fighting the Dragon in the Sea Chapter Three: Departure

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    Since Cooley's death, Katarina has taken over as the new pirate king. In order to survive, the remaining pirates have to stick to her, whether they obey or not.  After her integration, the pirates who were usually a mess broke out into quite strong combat power.  Under the unified command of Catalina, the pirates began to attack the merchant fleet of the Ravit Federation.  Although the Ravit Federation has been eroded by the Necromancer, its foundation is still there. It still controls more than half of the commercial activities on the Veronica continent, and a large number of merchant ships cruise in the sea every day.  In the past, due to the collusion between Cooley and the Ravit Federation, pirates rarely attacked their fleets.  But the situation is different now. Pirates specialize in robbing Lavitt's merchant ships. And driven by hatred, the pirates don't even plunder goods, but specialize in destruction.  After forcing the merchant ship to stop, the pirates did not follow the rules and snatch the goods and leave. Instead, they dumped all the goods into the sea. Some of the more ruthless pirates even scuttled the ship together.  Without the burden of plundering goods, the pirates bent on revenge were like hungry wolves, looking for the unlucky Lavit merchant ship everywhere with eyes wide open with hatred.  In just one month, the sea outside the Veronica continent was filled with mist and mist. Lavitt suffered extremely heavy losses. In the end, no merchant ships dared to leave the port anymore.  Ravit founded the country through business, which naturally seriously affected the country's operations and further worsened the already bad situation.  In addition, the Sidonis sect invaded again, and the coalition forces of Headington and Ferelden were also eyeing the border. The Necromancers felt a serious crisis.  Sonali City, Federal Central Assembly.  Bang bang bang!  "Quiet! Quiet! Listen to the speaker!" With the dull sound of the gavel hitting the table, the originally noisy parliament hall gradually became quiet. The members sitting in a circle looked towards the high platform in the center, their eyes  Full of doubt and distrust.  Lorraine, who was pretending to be Depero, stood up and said loudly to everyone: "Everyone, I know that the situation in the Federation is very critical now, but please keep your confidence. We will definitely defeat those invaders again." A congressman stood up and said  : "But Headington has already fallen out with us. There are no reinforcements this time. How can we repel those fanatical believers?" His words immediately attracted a chorus of agreement, and some people said: "Many mercenaries also  He said he would no longer fight for us. What are you going to do, Mr. Speaker? Go into battle in person? "The scene was so chaotic that Depero's assistant had to work hard to control the situation again.  Depero said: "Everyone, please rest assured that we have received accurate information. The military and royal family of the Crote Empire have joined forces to wipe out the Sidonis sect. Therefore, their attack is just a desperate struggle." "  We just need to hold on to the defense line, and when the Croat military takes action, those guys will naturally be defeated. " "Then what should we do if our merchant ship is attacked by pirates?" someone else asked.  Compared with the threat of the Sidonian sect, these merchants feel more distressed by the restriction of trade.  "Yes, Mr. Speaker, I don't understand. Our federation has a good relationship with the pirates, why do they attack us so crazily." "I heard that the pirates were attacked by a mysterious fleet, and it is said that some people saw monsters.  Kurei was killed, and the pirates believed it was us. ¡°How is it possible? Where did our federation get the warship?¡±¡­ There was a lot of discussion for a while. Due to the Necromancer¡¯s deliberate concealment, most people still don¡¯t know about it.  The existence of a secret fleet, so they were puzzled by the unusual pirate attacks.  "Okay, everyone, please calm down." Depero raised his voice and said: "Cure died in an internal fight among pirates and had nothing to do with us. The new pirate king Catalina and Headington's Ray  The relationship between Mongolia and Mongolia is ambiguous. She led the pirates to attack our merchant ship just to please Raymond." This excuse was somewhat reasonable. The voices of the congressmen finally became much quieter, but someone soon raised a new question: "Haiding.  Dun and we were originally allies, so why did they join forces with the Sidonis sect to attack us this time? I heard that there are really necromancers in our country" Before he could finish his words this time, Depero said sharply: "  I said, please don¡¯t listen to the rumors! They are just lies created by the enemies who want to divide our federation and disturb people¡¯s hearts!¡± ¡°Now the Congress is actively preparing for war. We will definitely get through this difficulty.¡± As always, let¡¯s continue!  The following meeting also ended in quarrels and questions. Depero worked hard and finally managed to convince the restless MPs.  It¡¯s just that,As the situation took a turn for the worse, it became increasingly difficult for them to be comforted.  ***************************************************  **************** After the meeting was over, Depero let out a long sigh of relief.  After greeting his entourage and forbidding anyone to follow him, he walked into the side door of the parliament hall.  That was the place where the Emir was originally imprisoned, but now it has become the place where the Necromancer is entrenched.  In one of the rooms in the long corridor, Denek sat in a chair and meditated. The person accompanying him was Emil, who had joined the Necromancer Guild.  We haven¡¯t seen him in nearly two months, and traces of necromancy magic can already be seen on Emil¡¯s body.  His appearance has basically remained unchanged, but his skin is pale and gray, there is a faint black shadow around his eyes, and his eyes are cold.  But the biggest change is the whole person's temperament. The sunshine and vitality of the past have disappeared, replaced by an evil aura. Although he stands in a brightly lit place, it always gives people the feeling that he is in the darkness blown by the wind.  The feeling of place.  Just seeing that he can appear here and stay alone with Deneke shows how much Deneke values ??him.  At this time, the door opened and Depero walked in.  "Mr. President." He saluted respectfully to Denek.  Deneke, who closed his eyes in deep thought, opened his eyes: "How did the meeting go?" Depero said: "President, although we have killed many disobedient members, more and more people are still starting to  Question, I'm afraid things can no longer be kept secret. " "You don't need to tell me this. I'm asking what will happen this time?" Denecke glanced at him coldly.  Although Depero looks like Lorraine, he looks trembling in front of Denecke.  He said repeatedly: "Yes, I finally appeased them, and nothing should happen in the near future." Deneke then showed a satisfied look: "Very good, this period of time is enough. However, I  "I really underestimated those pirates." Because the pirates attacked Lavitt's merchant fleet, it disrupted Denecke's deployment and made him very angry.  Depero said: "President, do we want to destroy them?" Denecke nodded: "Of course. Edward led the troops to guard against the Sidonian sect. There will be no progress for the time being. Now we can only find a way to break through from the sea.  , It just so happens that those pirates don't know how to live and die, and they dare to make trouble." At this point, he sneered: "Then I will take away their nests and make pirates completely extinct in Veronica from now on." "Those pirates are just nothing.  Some remnants attacked the merchant ships recklessly because of their hatred." Depero said flatteringly: "As long as our fleet takes action, we will definitely wipe them out easily." Denecke touched his chin: "Then I'll leave this place to you.  You come and take care of it. No matter what method is used, Sonali must be kept stable during this period. "Yes, please don't worry," Depero said hurriedly.  At this time, Denek noticed that Emil behind him had not spoken, so he turned his head: "Emil, why are you absent-minded? What do you think about this matter?" Emil shook his head: "I have no objection." Maybe.  Unconvinced that Emil, a newcomer, had a much higher status than himself, Depero said sourly: "After destroying the pirates, we will destroy Headington. Emil may be thinking about those Lovell people."  His words clearly hinted that Emil's heart was not completely convinced. Emil's eyes sternly turned to Depero after hearing this.  After all, he was someone Denecke valued. Depero could not help but instinctively avoid his eyes as he made cold eye contact with Emil.  Just staring at Depero, Emil said calmly: "I was just wondering if this could be a trap set by the enemy." "Oh?" Denecke said with interest: "Say  "Tell me." Emil bowed slightly, and then said: "I just think that the timing of all this happened is too coincidental. Our troops were about to have a decisive battle with the coalition forces of Headington and Ferelden, but the Sidonis sect was about to fight.  They launched a sudden attack and held back our land forces. ""Following that, the remaining pirates began to attack our merchant ships, brazenly, and seemed not to be afraid of our retaliation at all No, I think it was more like they were waiting for us to retaliate.  "This all seems too strange." "Humph, what's so strange?" Depero said disdainfully: "The Sidonis sect knew that the Croat military was about to wipe out them, so they tried to capture ours."  Territory, to show goodwill to the royal family, but that is just a desperate struggle." "As for those pirates, they are a group of desperadoes.It¡¯s no surprise what you do on the road.  " Faced with Depero's aggressiveness, Emil just said calmly: "Yes, maybe I'm just overthinking.  However, it's always good to be careful.  " Somehow, Depero just couldn't stand Emile. He was about to retort, but saw Deneke wave his hand, so both of them became quiet. After pondering for a moment, Deneke turned to Emile and said, "What do you mean?  Yes, the Sidonian sect and pirates have joined forces with Headington?  " Emil still looked that unhurried: "Yes, it's very possible.  The current Pirate King Catalina has a very good relationship with Raymond, and the Sidonis sect is facing many crises, so it is not ruled out that it will seek cooperation from Headington.  " Derek clasped his fingers lightly: "That makes sense.  So what do you think their purpose is?  " Emil said: "What Depero said just now is right. The Sidonis sect is currently unable to protect itself. They chose to attack us at this time. I think it is probably to give the enemy coalition forces in Ferelden City some breathing space.  Chance.  " "On land, they won't do anything for the time being, and the pirates chose this time to attack our merchant ships.  On the surface, it seems to be to vent their anger, but I think this is the other party's real purpose. They may want to deal with our fleet.  " Although Emil has been identified as a talent, his detailed analysis still moved Denecke: "Well said!  Emil, you certainly did not disappoint me.  " Faced with Denecke's compliment, Emil's expression did not change at all, and he just bowed slightly to express his gratitude. Although it had been less than two months since he joined the Necromancer Guild, Emil seemed to be a completely different person at this time. He  He was originally very talented, but under the influence of the Necromancer, his originally passionate and impulsive character became gloomy and deep. His meticulous thinking, which was brilliant in business, was even more comfortable when applied to strategy. The whole person was just like him.  Emil's performance made Depero jealous and unconvinced. He said disdainfully: "So what if it's true?  The Sidonian sect's fleet has been wiped out by us long ago, and the remaining pirates are not a concern. Although the Lovell Chamber of Commerce's fleet survived by chance, most of them are merchant ships.  " "Lord Denek, with all due respect, the other party has no capital at all to threaten our fleet.  " Then, he looked at Emil provocatively: "So, Emil's worries are completely unnecessary.  " Depero's words are indeed correct, and even Emil can't refute it. Since they didn't know that Raymond had already been on the line with Neisseras, they didn't think about it at all. " Get it from the Necromancer's side  Judging from the situation, their fleet is simply invincible, not to mention the help of the sea dragon. There is really no reason to be afraid. Denek is not even afraid of Gru, because the result of the last battle is obvious.  , even Gru is no match for Hai Long. Hai Long is invincible in the sea. Based on this idea, Deneke said proudly: "Interesting, then I would like to see what tricks those guys are playing.  .  " Depero immediately said flatteringly: "The president is wise.  In order to stabilize those merchants, we must eliminate those pirates immediately.  " "If they really set up an ambush, we can take the opportunity to catch them all, saving the time of chasing and suppressing them, which is actually a good thing.  " Depero has been encouraging Denecke to send troops just to prove that the emir is wrong, and the emir knows it well. But in the face of Depero's blatant provocation, he remained calm, as if he had not heard it.  It¡¯s hard to figure out what he is thinking. Although Denecke also believes that Raymond and the others must have some intentions, he also believes that the other party cannot stand up to his own fleet and the sea dragons, plus the pirates are attacking the merchants.  The fleet has a great impact on the situation of the Lavit Federation and must be stopped immediately. Therefore, Deneke made up his mind and slapped the deputy on the chair. He groaned: "Those guys are just desperate, so they want to take risks.  Last time.  Then I will let them understand that trying to confront us in the sea is the most stupid behavior!  " "Send troops!  I want Antiva Island to disappear completely!  "    "yes.  "Depero and Emil bowed together in response. ***************************************  ***************************** "Young Master, that guy won't suddenly go crazy and attack us, right?  "Looking at Gru standing on the bow of the ship with his back to everyone, Bastet couldn't help but whisper. At this moment, everyone was on board Reed's ship, the "Brilliant Mary".The huge ship filled up its sails and was riding the wind and waves, moving forward at high speed in the sea.  Behind the "Brilliant Mary", dozens of warships lined up in a neat formation in the sea, following closely.  At this moment, on the bow of the ship, Gru, who was carrying a giant sword, turned his back to everyone and was looking at the sea without saying a word.  The bow of the ship kept bumping up and down with the ups and downs of the waves, but Gru's tall body was like a statue nailed to the deck, motionless, making people feel a huge pressure.  On the rear deck, a large group of people including Raymond and Thor gathered together, pointing at Gru, and it was very lively.  It turns out that after receiving the news that the Necromancer's fleet was dispatched, the already prepared Headington fleet immediately set off to meet Catalina on Antiva Island.  In order to ensure the safety on land, Raymond also deliberately transferred Bryce back from Gaspard's front line and asked him to go to Ferelden City to command the troops on his behalf.  With him as an experienced commander, Raymond has nothing to worry about.  According to the plan, Kress and Gru will deal with Hai Long together.  So Raymond asked Dusan to send Bryce to Ferelden, and then go to the port controlled by the Sidonis sect to pick up Gru.  That¡¯s why we saw this scene before us. Everyone in Headington was in the same boat as this murderous devil.  "I still think this is not a good idea." Sol murmured: "Wouldn't it be better to let him stay with Dusan." "Lord, don't worry, I can guarantee that he will not mess around."  Reis patted the scabbard and said, "Although Gru acted cruelly, he was by no means a crazed lunatic." Thor's participation in this ambush was strongly opposed by Lovell's people, especially his three wives.  But the relationship between Raymond and him is different after all, and the two of them can only use the magical beasts in "Quimak's Suicide Note" if they work together. Just like Raymond went to save Emil together to help Sol, Sol was worried about his son. After all,  Still came along.  And Raymond already knew that Sol was his father and understood his behavior.  So with their own thoughts, the father and son once again stood on the same front.  At this time, Drea came over and reported to Raymond: "Sir Raymond, we will arrive at Antiva Island soon." "Okay, meet Catalina as planned, and then follow her arrangements  ." Raymond said.  "Understood." Drea nodded and immediately ordered to go down. The sailors on the lookout immediately signaled and conveyed this order to other ships.  Seeing Drea's commanding look, Saul said sincerely: "Your men are really full of talents. It was indeed the right thing to hand over the command to him at that time." Hearing what he said, Raymond couldn't help but have thoughts in front of him.  , the situation when the fleet is about to set off.  After receiving information from Catalina, Raymond and the others immediately formed a fleet from the frigates of the Lovell Merchant Fleet, but soon a troublesome problem appeared in front of everyone, that is, the lack of suitable commanders.  Since the frigates of the caravan are only responsible for escort missions and are not pure combat ships, the captains of the frigates lack experience in naval warfare and can only defend against pirates in small-scale conflicts, so it is difficult to select qualified fleet commanders.  However, this time the battle with the Necromancer's fleet required unified command, which made Raymond and others feel very embarrassed.  Just when everyone was in trouble, Drea unexpectedly took the initiative and asked to take command of the fleet.  "You?" Seeing him recommending themselves, everyone was shocked.  Drea was a wealthy businessman whom Raymond rescued from pirates, and later joined Raymond's command. Although his navigation skills were very good, he was only a businessman after all. Suddenly he recommended himself to command so many warships, and he couldn't help but feel disappointed.  People feel doubtful.  "Have you ever commanded a naval battle?" Kress couldn't help but ask.  Drea shook his head: "No." Saul also asked: "Then how many ships have you commanded?" Drea said: "Last time, I was entrusted by Mr. Reed to follow Lovell's merchant fleet to Gordan.  When transporting goods on the grassland, I have coordinated and commanded some ships and accumulated some experience." His words were confirmed by Reed, who said: "Yes, Drea once helped the captain of the merchant navy command the ship.  His ability has been praised by many people. "At this time, Raymond also remembered that after Lovell's merchant fleet returned from Godan Grassland, Reed once mentioned this matter and praised Drea's talent.  expressed appreciation.  "Even so, how can he be a commander if he has never commanded a naval battle?" Jessica couldn't help but said.  Reid smiled bitterly and said: "In fact, Miss Jessica, no one in our fleet has ever commanded a large-scale naval battle. Pirates almost always commit robberies alone, and the captains of frigates only engage in small-scale battles."Experience.  " What he meant was that there was no difference between Drea and the captains. Jessica frowned and asked the captains: "Which of you is willing to serve as fleet commander?  "Her intention was obvious. Since they are all inexperienced people, it would be better to at least choose people who have been in the war. However, the captains of the frigate looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said anything. This  No wonder they, this battle is of great importance, and if you assume the command of the fleet, it means you must bear great responsibility, but none of those people have the confidence. Seeing this, Drea said again: "Mr. Reed, Lei.  Lord Meng, if they are unwilling, please let me come.  " "Ever since my "Cang Yun" was sunk by pirates, I vowed to take revenge.  So later, after Lord Raymond decided to form Headington's own fleet in the future, I began to study books on fleet command and naval warfare.  " "Although I have never had actual combat experience, I know everything about how to command a large fleet and how to deal with naval battles.  I believe that I will be able to do a good job.  " Unexpectedly, Drea had worked so hard in private. Raymond and others were surprised and couldn't help but admire him. (To be continued.)
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