180 God, Airani
The wind has changed.
“Unfold the sails! Don’t miss the wind!”
As soon as an order is given, the crew moves.
The great ship slid across the sea as the sails tightened against the wind.
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Darren Stewart looked at the gray clouds like a mean witch. The weather, which had been sunny for a while, is getting a little rougher. There was a hint of dampness in the air.
‘Today is going to be a rough night.’
I’ve been living in the water since I grew up, but I’m still afraid of the sea.
In addition, when I was following a new route like now, the tension increased.
‘Did they say it was the Putegrin Empire?’
it’s an empire
A smile came out involuntarily.
In an uncivilized continent where bows and swords are still used in a world with guns and cannons, the largest and strongest country there is called the Putegrin Empire.
‘Frogs in the well who mistake themselves for being the greatest.’
They know that the continent they live in is the biggest and greatest place.
The boat they were on was a fairly large sailboat, but from Arubaso it was quite old. technology is inconsistent. It was surprising that even with such technological prowess, it was possible to build a ship that could sail far out to sea.
But the country’s wealth was the exact opposite of technology. It seems to be beyond imagination. The abundance of food, of course, was said to be enormous.
I’m not sure, but I heard that there are also mysterious treasures in that country. Madoguni Coreani, I don’t know what it is. Anyway, in other countries, it seems that they are so precious that they want a hand coming out of their throat.
It sounds more like superstition than treasure, but they really believed in something. Not just one or two, but everyone on the boat.
‘They’re barbaric.’
As if trying to shake off the uncomfortable feeling, Darren muttered to himself.
In their excessive belief, the thought that there might be something really doesn’t leave a corner of my head.
However, it is absurd that human beings create strange fantasy animals and that there is a device that can produce water and fire at will. It’s just the bullsh*t of crazy people.
After watching the busy sailors, Darren shifted his gaze to the sea.
Several huge warships were following him beside and behind.
‘In this age of advanced science, there’s no way that’s possible.’
Yes, yes.
A smile appeared on Darren’s face.
His fleet, comprising a total of 21 warships and 5 merchant ships, has nearly 4,000 soldiers.
The ships were all armed with cannons and had firearms.
Above all, this warship that Darren is riding is the world’s first new type developed, and has two rows of guns. Arubaso’s science and technology was concentrated in this one ship.
Even if there really were such strange things in the Putegrin Empire, they would never lose. It was a battle that could not be lost. Really, I don’t know what he was concerned about.
“But I’m a little worried.”
As I muttered involuntarily, the subordinate next to me asked strangely.
“Captain, what are you worried about? From the start until now, the sailing has been smooth, and there are only a few putegrin left. It’s the first time I’ve ever had such a smooth sailing as if God helped.”
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Darren glanced at his subordinate.
“The continent is inhabited by savages. Anyone who knows anything about ships knows just by looking at how great our ships are. But they may not even recognize how dangerous this battleship is. The threat will not work. .”
The subordinate was startled and laughed loudly.
“hahahaha. Really, after hearing it, it is.”
He seems to think it’s a joke, but it’s not. Darren was sincere.
Threats work only for those who know they are dangerous. If your intelligence is too low or you don’t know anything, you’re not a threat.
If you point a gun at someone who doesn’t know a gun, you don’t know that it’s not just a stick until you die.
“Well, if you fire a few cannons, you’ll soon learn the power of this battleship.”
But cannonballs are not infinite. If you can afford it, you should save as much as possible.
They weren’t the only ones targeting this continent. Only Arubaso was the fastest. You never know when you might meet an enemy.
If you are unlucky, other countries may come while dealing with the Putegrin Empire.
While Darren was lost in his thoughts, one of the slave supervising men climbed onto the deck. He’s frowning on his face.
“What’s going on?”
“I can’t use several slaves. I don’t think I can move anymore.”
Seeing as he said he couldn’t move, he must have been injured somewhere. If it doesn’t heal naturally, you have no choice but to throw it away.
“How many people have you lost?”
“Eleven.”
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Darren’s face darkened.
“It can’t be helped. Take care of it and replace it with a sailor from the continent.”
“All right.”
Among the sailors on the ship of the uncivilized continent, those with skills were planning to live and use them as much as possible.
Meals are rationed with something edible, and the work is covered. I didn’t do anything that would consume too much of my body.
But there is nothing you can do about it if the number of slaves decreases. They too must be put in. If so, many will probably die from the hard labor.
“It’s a pity. I’ve wasted the food I’ve used for them so far.”
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Darren muttered as he watched his men rush down the deck.
The amount of food that can be loaded on a ship is limited.
You never know what might happen on a voyage, but you can’t afford to have a lot of slaves consuming valuable food. It has just the right number and a small margin. As such, if many slaves died, it would be difficult.
“Tsk tsk.”
In a pitiful situation, he unknowingly kicked his tongue hard.
It would have been nice if a slave could live many days without food. But unfortunately, they also need to eat to move.
After a while, slaves who couldn’t walk properly were pulled up with chains.
The sailors unchained the slaves and made them stand at the side of the ship. Slaves struggle and try to escape.
However, the sailors handled them tactfully, leaned against the railing, and raised their legs.
“Aww!”
With screams, the slaves fell into the sea.
There is no need to kill them by getting their hands and knives dirty. If dropped in the open sea without a piece of wood to hold on to, they would be swallowed deep into the water within minutes.
The sailors laughed as they watched the slaves sink as they were without the strength to struggle.
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Darren looked at the sky again. The clouds turned a darker color than before. The wind was also getting stronger.
“Clean up the deck.”
“Yes, Captain.”
In preparation for rain and wind, the sailors begin to move. Tie anything that can be tied down with rope, and remove anything that shouldn’t get wet.
When the wind is too strong, the sail cannot be unfurled. If it is suitable, you can ride the wind.
As Darren watched the crew move about, he realized that he had been furrowing his brow all along.
I feel strangely ominous. I couldn’t figure out why, so my heart was agitated.
***
The Imperial spies are very competent, but they do not have detailed information about other continents across the sea.
For this reason, there is little information about Arubaso that the Imperial ships surveyed before they sailed across the sea.
Until now, it didn’t matter.
Arubaso is a country on a continent far away from the Empire’s trading country, Perry.
Since the main stage of Arubaso’s activity is also in the sea area behind the ferry, the imperial ships have not collided with them until now. At most, it was enough to catch a glimpse of his face on the ferry.
But if there’s a chance they’ll come this way, we can’t let that happen.
Imperial spies began gathering information by asking people who had been to the continent across the sea.
“It’s not that easy to get information.”
Levin sighed as he culled through the few sheets of paper.
“Well, it can’t be helped. You can’t check it by crossing the sea.”
Rudy smiled as he checked the paper Levin had handed him.
“Still, it’s only three months, but I’ve managed to collect this much.”
Levin shrugged as if it was nothing.
“Because it’s an empire. It’s difficult to think similarly to other countries, Your Majesty.”
While reading the report, Rudy’s eyes stopped. The part where two rows of holes were standing side by side on the side of the ship caught my eye.
“That seems to be where the cannon was placed. No one has actually seen it, but rumors suggest it is.”
Levin’s expression is slightly serious.
“If you look at the story, it seems that the cannon is similar to the mortar that His Majesty made.”
“I guess so.”
“Is that okay? They have something called a matchlock. It’s like a small cannon.”
“It’s a little cannon.”
To those who don’t know, that’s what a gun looks like. Well, bullets and cannonballs, but in the sense that something goes out, it’s similar.
“It’s okay. Sniper rifles and mortars are much better weapons.”
“Your Majesty, have you seen their weapons?”
Levin looked at Rudy with an inquisitive look.
Rudy smirked and shrugged.
“No, I haven’t actually seen it. But if you read the report, you’ll get a rough idea.”
“…”
Levin seemed to be bothered by something, but that expression quickly disappeared. It was because the chamberlain had jumped in.
Rudy jumped up from his chair.
It wasn’t normal for the always-calm chamberlain to jump up like that. I wondered if they had finally invaded from Arubaso.
However, the chief chamberlain who came closer was smiling brightly.
“Your Majesty, I will reduce it.”
The chamberlain bowed deeply.
“Please go to the empress now. They say they have something to tell you.”
“…no way.”
Seeing the chief chamberlain look so happy, there is only one conclusion.
Rudy covered his face with his hands. Somehow, my face got hot.
It’s already been over three months since I spent the night with Ririsha. In terms of timing, getting pregnant was not unreasonable.
Yes, news may come. But that’s it. Aren’t you too young
Just because your current relationship has changed doesn’t mean the past will disappear. In Rudy’s mind, Lilitha as a baby was still present.
Maybe that’s why the fact that Lilitha becomes a mother is very strange. It was the same with having a child.
The chief chamberlain covered his mouth with his hand as if trying to suppress his laughter.
“Your Majesty, the empress is waiting for you.”
“okay.”
It was when Rudy mumbled and took a step. A commotion was heard in the hallway.
“Mama! Mama! You can’t run.”
“Oh, Mama.”
“No!”
“please!”
It was Lilitha who ran into the room with the women’s screaming voices.
“Lou! I have a baby!”
Rudy approached Lilitha in a month and hugged her. Lilitha, who was running, was caught in Rudy’s arm and stopped walking.
“Lilitha! You shouldn’t run with a pregnant body.”
When Rudi looked down at her face as she spoke with a stern expression, Lilitha’s sparkling expression died in an instant. He lowered his head as if he was dead, and spoke in a low voice.
“But I’m glad. I was just trying to tell Lou quickly.”
“Lilisha, I know your feelings.”
After saying that, Rudy shut his mouth. Moisture rises in Lilitha’s eyes and her eyelashes get wet. out of order The first thing I had to say wasn’t this.
Rudy lightly bumped his forehead.
“Lilisha.”
“…”
All of the attendants and maids who were around went out before I knew it.
In the midst of silence everywhere, Rudy held Lilitha’s body in his arms. Carefully, hands are cautious, as if touching a fragile egg.
“Thank you, Lilitha.”
“…”
Separate yourself slightly and place your right hand gently on her belly. The back of her hand touched Lilitha’s belly.
“Here is our child.”
“huh.”
“Sorry for getting angry.”
“…”
“I was just worried.”
“I know, I know.”
“Sorry, Lilitha. I was wrong.”
“…”
As if accepting the apology, Rilisha nodded slightly.
Rudy took Lilitha’s hand and sat her down on the soft sofa. Lilitha sat down on a chair and put her hand on her stomach. On top of that, Rudy also overlaps his hands. There was a moment of quiet silence.
“…not moving.”
Lilitha murmured slightly disappointed. No way, Lilitha didn’t believe that the baby would move as soon as it was born.
Rudy knelt on the floor, hiding a laugh. Carefully, I placed my ear on Lilitha’s stomach and held my breath for a moment.
“Lou, can you hear something?”
“…no.”
When Rudy raised his face, Rilisha blinked her round eyes. And at some point, the two of them laughed without saying who was first.
“We’re stupid.”
Rudy agreed with Lilisha’s words.
Rudy saw that the heel worn on Lilitha’s foot was still a heel with a crack in the back, and took it off.
“roo?”
He hugs the startled Lilitha as it is. He said to the baroness who followed as he went to the empress’ palace while holding Lilisha in his arms.
“Change all the empress’s shoes. Change them to flat ones that have no heels at all. I can’t even wear a cloth corset anymore. Order me some soft maternity clothes. Even if it doesn’t come out, never wear clothes that are too tight on your body.”
“All right.”
The baroness answered quietly.
Lilitha’s mouth popped out, but she couldn’t back down.
Airani.
My God, Airani.
Belatedly, those words resonated in my heart with a sense of reality.
He will be a father in the future.
