“I go.”
“yes?”
All the ministers who were giving their opinions looked at me.
I wondered if I had heard it wrong, and even Calliope felt the same way.
It was worth it. Vlad was an enemy who once tried to kill me and failed, and that led to his downfall. Are you saying that you want to go directly into the jaws of such an enemy?
“It is dangerous.”
Calliope was adamantly opposed.
“Vlad has many reasons to target Edar.”
She was more talkative than usual.
“Tiamar’s soul and Vlad’s soul. Even if you only have one of them, you would be targeting Edar-sama, don’t you have those two?”
There was even a sediment between me and the guy.
I looked through each member of my circle in the office.
Each of them tickled their mouths as if they had a lot to say.
“You’d better send one of us. If you think that the brothers and sisters below you are lacking, I’d rather have my convictions. your majesty.”
Gerhard jumped up from his seat and punched his chest.
“Father is able to dwell with his followers and family, isn’t it? You don’t have to go there yourself.”
Skadi also helped.
I fiddled with a bowl full of peanuts as I listened to the backlash from the Minister of Home Affairs, Griff, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Finance, Franz, and even an elder from the Privy Council.
Mersephone in my arms picked up the peanuts I was peeling one by one, put them in her mouth, and mumbled.
“Is the story over?”
After turning around, I asked with a wry smile.
“I understand your concerns. I’m sure that will happen too. But, it is right for me to go.”
“Why?”
“There is an item related to Tiamar’s fall in Mycenae.”
Dragon Dragon Tiamar.
Recalling the long-forgotten existence, the family members blinked.
“I am the only one who is not affected by that thing or artifact.”
I took out the pendant and looked at it.
A pendant containing Tiamar’s soul.
Unlike Vlad’s ring, there was no reaction.
“If you go to Mycenae and face Vlad, you will also see the artifact, but it is unknown whether you will be affected by it or not. If you do, it will be a big problem.”
Rod said that the Bondi pendant should talk to him.
It is said that Tiamar’s soul dwelling in the pendant is tempting.
The reason she doesn’t talk to me is because her soul has judged that I will not be seduced. Originally, like the ring containing Vlad’s soul, he had to constantly talk to his opponent.
“What is that artifact? Is it so great that they say that it has the potential to corrupt even the family?”
“It’s great stuff.”
I answered Skadi’s question while looking at Gerhard.
“Gehard. Have you ever thought of Vlad as a god? Or have you ever felt similar to Vlad from the incarnation of the Lizardman?”
“doesn’t exist. I just thought I was strong.”
Gerhard met Vlad many years ago.
It was only once in Sodomora, the capital of Wallachia.
At that time, until the moment Vlad lost his life, he did not show even the slightest similarity to the ability shown by the incarnation of Horbid or Lizardman.
He turned his body into fog, created a magical storm, and raised a corpse, but there was no appearance of using the magical power of the soul to grant protection.
“Of course. Because Vlad is not a god. Vampires are few in number compared to other races, and Vlad’s own soul is so petty that he can’t even act as a god like the incarnation of a lizard.”
How did such a mosquito build an empire?
Even elves and dwarves are one axis of the three-legged system.
“A thing that can revive Vlad even if he dies, separates my soul into a ring, and raises a lion. The source of all that talent lies in the Artifact.”
The power of Vlad’s artifact is fundamentally the same as the power that corrupted Tiamar.
“The reason why other races don’t command lions, the reason they use humans who consume food and lose strength when they get old, the reason is simple. It’s because races other than vampires don’t have the power to command lions, or even if they do, they’re severely restricted.”
Because it is the power of God.
If you don’t believe in God or if you don’t receive attention from God, it’s a power you can’t wield. Just like how the Wolf Cult priest received Horvid’s power and changed or strengthened his body.
“It was an existence that died at the end of the forgotten, but it is an evil god preparing to rise again by becoming one with Tiamar. Vlad’s artifact is his relic. The reason why I dare to go to Mycenae is to see the holy relic in person.”
“Why? your majesty?”
“To check Tiamar’s condition.”
Lord told me to stay away from Tiamar’s influence. However, isn’t it a situation where you can’t leave Kyonguk alone forever?
Through the holy relics connected to Tiamar, I want to find out how much her influence affects me and how much she regained her power, in other words, Tiamar’s condition.
‘In some cases, I might be able to meet her directly.’
Holy relics sometimes cause occult contact.
Because of this possibility, I cannot leave it to my subordinates.
I had to do it myself.
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After a few days, I headed to the western part of the Empire.
It was to go to the Mycenae Empire through the sea route.
It was the same way Mihai infiltrated the Imperium of Man. Since they landed on the west coast of the empire disguised as belonging to the great cause, the way back must be the same.
“If you wait, we will send you a boat.”
Mihai looked very surprised when I said that I would go myself. It must have been an overly bold action, something that made no sense even to him.
Skadi, who happened to be next to me, glanced at me with a ‘Look at that’ tone. Calliope didn’t say a word, but a little rebuke was read in her thoughts.
“done. Not required.”
“yes?”
“It means there is no need to call a ship. I will go with you to the Mycenae Empire.”
The boy hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“Lungs, Your Majesty. The ship the young man came on is a ferry. I don’t even think about loading or loading anything other than the small person, so there is no space for His Majesty and his party.”
Who said you’re on your boat?
I sent a letter to Tishredon, where the naval base is located.
– Build an expedition fleet. The destination is the Mycenae Empire.
Admiral Horatio immediately organized an expeditionary force of three warships and ten transports. The transport ship was captured from the remnants of the Republic, and the warship was newly launched during the expedition.
An expeditionary fleet of 13 ships in total.
The fleet arrived unchecked on the west coast of the Empire under the simple camouflage of raising naga flags. A large number of ships that could be mobilized by the representative system were mobilized to blockade the coast of the Mycenae Empire, and it was because they did not know that humans would go out to sea.
“How long do you think the empire will stay on land?”
“Yeah, that’s right. Excuse me. your majesty.”
Mihai nodded, wiping the sweat from his forehead. I was half worried that I might be offended, and the other half was curiosity about the unique appearance of the new warship.
“May I ask what that boat is…?”
“It’s called a frigate.”
I saw the appearance of a frigate in the lead.
A warship with a length of 80 meters and 32 guns on both sides.
It is nothing compared to the battleship Horatio and I conceived. However, have there been cases of cannons mounted on sailboats in countries other than the Imperium of Man?
does not exist.
Compared to the large battleships of the Daeuije system, the height is much lower. However, the moment it attaches to the side, the height is just a wide target.
“…you have made something terrifying.”
Knowing the performance of the cannon, Mihai swallowed his saliva.
The only way to defeat this ship at sea is to bring a kraken from the depths, or bring a mage from land and blow it up.
“It’s just too early to be surprised.”
Less than a year has passed since the capture of the Republic’s capital and the securing of a naval base. In that short period of time, three frigates were built, and the Republic benefited from the large amount of dry lumber stored in the inland colonies. In addition, the production line was mobilized to dry it day and night, so the time was further shortened.
The number of warships, which were only three, was to continue to increase.
There was also a line of battleships in that plan, so it’s just the beginning.
“It’s a pity that the first ship your Majesty boards is not a battleship. No matter how many days and nights I made, I couldn’t reduce the time because the battleships were too laborious.”
Said Admiral Fisher, who was appointed interim admiral of the expeditionary fleet.
“Before this ship deteriorates and is dismantled, the era of sailboats will come to an end. What is the meaning of a frigate and a battleship?”
I conveyed this thoughtfully so that Mihai would not hear.
Fischer laughed and shook his head.
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“That is true.”
“Change is fast. the future is not far A weapon worthy of your nickname will float on this sea at some point. At that time, you will forget how many ships the Imperial Expeditionary Fleet was now. Even if you remember, it will feel too small and insignificant.”
I boarded the flagship.
Following that, 560 members of the family dispersed and boarded the expedition fleet.
Sailors busily loaded a wooden crate containing 10,000 matchlock muskets and 82 disassembled cannons onto the transport.
“Raise the sails!”
The sailor grabbed the sail folded underneath and opened it up.
All sails were wide open and the ship began to slowly move forward.
The first expeditionary fleet of the Empire of Man has started sailing.
The destination is the Mycenae Empire. It was the headquarters of vampires.
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The road to the Mycenae Empire was very long.
Had we gone by land, it would not have been very far. Just head northeast from Nehrup Plain. However, the risk of detection was high because the land route had to pass through the territory of the heterogeneous tribes.
The number of people accompanying the expedition was 560.
how to hide them
“If you go through the sea route, you won’t get noticed.”
That was the reason I chose the sea route.
However, there was a problem with the sea route, which took quite a bit of time.
If you go north along the coast, it’s faster than on land, but if you pass the coast of Oroko Great Plain, you’ll reach the elven territory right away. To avoid detection, they had to go out into the ocean. It had to make a big curve in the ocean and head towards Mycenae.
“If your navigation skills are poor, you will be drifting on the open sea.”
Upon hearing the story, Mihai, the envoy of Mycenae, expressed concern.
“Are you really okay? Waiting until we send a boat…”
Mihai asked me several times.
As I became Vlad’s blood relative, I was terrified when I was told that I would go to the sea and head for Mycenae. He had to accompany me, but he was afraid that he would drift in the sea if he didn’t.
The guy’s original plan was to go back alone and later send a camouflage transport ship to receive only supplies, so there was no need to go to sea. All you have to do is ride a camouflaged sailboat and move along the coast.
“Alternatively, there is a way to reduce the size of the expeditionary fleet and follow the coast. It will be much safer than going out to sea.”
“Nothing to worry about. What’s so special about ocean voyages?”
Fischer, a member of the family who had been appointed as a temporary admiral, snorted.
“You must have been intimidated by having never been to open water, but this fleet has everything you need for ocean voyages. As long as we have enough food, we can travel around the world.”
What do you need for an ocean voyage?
First of all, we need a ship that can go to the ocean.
You’ll also need a number of navigational tools, such as compasses, s*xtants, and maps.
The Expeditionary Fleet had all of this.
“The design of this ship was made jointly by the Ministry of Naval Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, and the hull was made by a shipwright from the Republic of Cesena. The material used was the same wood that the Republic kept inland. There is nothing technically missing.”
navigation?
That was no problem either.
Fisher was a member of his family who was proficient in navigation, and the only officers under his command belonged to the Navy Department. All of them were as good at navigation as Fisher. The crew was made up of people from the Republic who were familiar with the sea, so it wasn’t a problem at all.
Of course, being from the Republic is also a risk factor.
However, they were prisoners of war who chose to convert. Since he was taken to the Lizardman expedition and chose to convert, his loyalty is higher than that of the general Empire.
The number of sailors exceeded 1,000. Including 560 people, about 1,600 people are heading to Mycenae.
“Here, here, and this far are the least places to try unloading.”
Mihai said in the operations conference room inside the flagship.
The guy placed markers all over the map spread out on the table.
“Mmm.”
Fisher scratched the bridge of his nose when he saw only three marks.
“Is there anywhere else?”
The expeditionary fleet entered the ocean safely.
Then it’s time to decide where to land and move on.
The problem was that landing was not easy.
“Other places are difficult. Ports in Mycenae are either occupied or besieged. Even if they approach, they can’t even attempt a landing.”
“But aren’t there many fishing villages? Do you think it would be okay if we landed in such a place aiming for dawn?”
“doesn’t exist.”
“No?”
“yes. Not even a small fishing village remains. Except for the port cities that functioned as fortifications, it is in a state of devastation up to tens of kilometers from the coast.”
That’s what it means to fight the representative system.
This is how I suffered in the war with the Republic.
Operation scorched earth, also known as March to the Sea.
It was a strategy to dominate the sea with overwhelming naval power, destroy the bases on the coast, and advance inland.
In the war between the Imperium of Man and the Republic of Cesena, the strategy was broken by attacking Tishredon before the coast was devastated, but Mycenae was pushed inland because there was no way to do that.
“There are patrol boats circling all over the coast. We’re preventing even a single rat from getting out.”
“There must have been little interest on our part.”
Fisher nodded.
There were very few ships that we encountered until we went out to sea.
It was thanks to the fact that the naval power of the different races was focused on the Mycenae Empire.
“How did you get the boat to float in this situation?”
“My father has many servants. Finding one or two captains is easy.”
One of the advantages of vampires is that they are indistinguishable from ordinary people. Using this, it was easy to plant spies in competing organizations, and actually planted blood relatives and servants in the representative system to obtain inside information or adjust the agenda in favor of Mycena.
So stealing one or two ships is bound to be easy.
Originally, the way he tried to send the ship must have been like this.
“There are only three places where unloading is possible right now. It is in the territory of Mycenae, there is an open area for loading and unloading, and it is a place where the enemy is not stationed.”
“If I had to pick one out of these, this would be better.”
Fisher pointed to one of the three.
It is a small beach between two capes.
The expeditionary fleet moved with a favorable wind, and began unloading on the beach at dawn. Unloading the cargo was a chore because there was no dock. Each one had to be loaded onto a boat and brought to the beach.
At least, it was fortunate that his family had high abilities because they were beings that transcended humans. By the time the sun came up, unloading was almost over. But the problem was different.
“It has been discovered.”
A patrol boat spotted the expeditionary fleet.
It would be insufficient to say that it is simply a patrol boat.
The patrol ships were a flotilla of four ships.
“You belong to the representative system.”
Mihai frowned at the flag of the enemy ship.
A patrol boat was a warship with a much larger fuselage than a frigate.
“Enemy, the beacon has been raised. Be sensible.”
The patrol fleet turned its bow as soon as it spotted the expeditionary fleet.
As long as I have doubts, I won’t back down quietly.
It’s unloading, so it’s impossible to escape.
If you run away, it will be more difficult to get the next opportunity. It’s like witnessing a suspicious fleet snooping around, so we’ll increase the frequency of our patrols.”
I nodded.
If it is not now, there is no chance to unload, I will have to see it.
“What would you like to do?”
Fisher asked me even though he knew the answer.
“Can you catch it without missing it?”
Fischer grinned, showing his teeth.
I read the confidence and plans that radiated from his thoughts.
“Catch it. I won’t leave the command to you.”
“thank you. your majesty.”
Fischer immediately turned around and shouted.
At the same time, he gave out his thoughts and gave instructions to his subordinates.
“Everybody get inside! Sailors get ready for battle, but everyone else, except for the guards, go downstairs!”
The signal was not raised.
Members of the household can communicate with each other through thoughts.
Since the captains and officers of each ship were all subordinates, Fisher must have received the order through his thoughts as soon as he gave the order with his mouth.
There is no reason to show the opponent the response of the expeditionary fleet by raising the signal.
I watched the patrol boat approach.
“It’s quiet over there.”
Rachel narrowed her eyes and said.
Instead of answering, I saw the flag raised on the flagship of the expeditionary fleet.
The flag representing the Naga and the flag of the Republic were hung beneath it.
The republic has virtually collapsed, but it is de facto to the last. Leaders had fled just before the capture of the capital, and remnants were stoking fires of resistance on several islands.
Thanks to this, the expeditionary fleet had a decent shield. Because the Republic was a tribe that traded with heterogeneous tribes without restrictions before the southern small countries. It’s hard to be suspicious if you don’t face it in person.
“Having doubts, but not being hostile.”
“Do you think it’s smuggling?”
“hmm.”
I guess so.
On the deck of the patrol boat, there are only a handful of heterogeneous people.
It was a far cry from combat.
“It’s good.”
Rachel smiled and lowered her head.
There should be a loaded gun under the deck.
For the first time ever, we’ll see a ship’s cannon fire.
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Shaaah—
The patrol boat gently turned its hull and stuck to the side of the frigate. The other two frigates also had patrol boats attached to them, and the flagship of the patrol fleet set sail slightly away.
“You monkeys! Who instructed you to approach the shore!”
The Dwarf’s booming voice resounded over the sea.
The flagship of the patrol fleet heard a voice and yawned.
“A dwarf is always full of energy.”
Since he was an elf, he put a sneer at the tone of his evaluation of dwarves.
“Are you unaware that the Great Emperor has banned trade with the Mycenae Empire!”
Even as the screams continued, the captain continued to yawn.
There was not the slightest bit of tension on the faces of the crew members, including him.
At best, it would be smuggling, he thought.
“What’s the fuss about this morning?”
“Don’t monkeys sleep?”
“If something happens, it’s them.”
How many people can go out to sea?
It was believed that the sea was still an area untouched by humans, even though the human empire, a not-so-reputable nation, was rampaging on land. Is it that easy to go out to sea?
I heard the news that the naga fought with humans and suffered major nose injuries. However, it was not a naval battle, it was because the sea was filled up and made land, and he underestimated the empire even more after hearing the story.
You are committing an ignorant act because you do not have a boat.
“Can’t you hear me!”
A vein formed in his neck and the Dwarf squealed.
Less than twenty people were on the deck of the expeditionary fleet’s flagship. They didn’t put on the frightened look that a human being should have. Those who should have looked up dared to look down on him,
“I can’t hear—”
It was the moment when he was about to shout again in anger.
click
click?
As he spoke, he paused and blinked his eyes.
It was because I heard an inaudible sound out of nowhere.
I lowered my head, wondering what the hell he was talking about.
“…?”
From the side of the flagship, the door opened like a window.
Looking at windows, there are 16 of them.
drooling—
The dwarves mistook it for a window, and a gun barrel came out.
The gun barrel was of a different standard from the field guns and siege guns used by the Imperial Army on land. Shorter, thicker, new type of gun made exclusively for naval battles.
As soon as Hampo revealed himself to the world, he did his duty.
“Shoot!”
Beopbeopbeobung!
The frigate trembled slightly as the guns vomited fire.
The shell broke through the side of the patrol boat’s hull and bounced off the inside. Sailors inside were crushed by bouncing shells and impaled by flying splinters of trees.
“aaagh!”
The captain, who had been covering his mouth to yawn, screamed again.
“What, what! What happened!”