Chapter 78
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Different~! Follow me~ Follow me~!
A song spread across the calm emerald sea.
The sound of the song spread loudly in all directions along the curves reflected in the still water.
[Ah, peaceful~ madness~ Congratulations to this sea~]
The strange singing voice of Hriamin spread far and wide.
Is it because the sea is calm? I think it’s a devil’s song coming from an invisible place.
Chilling yet addictive.
“Is it because it is a heathen land? I hear hallucinations.”
The cardinal walked to the bow with a teacup.
I don’t know if I’ve been staying on the sea for several days already.
He didn’t really think about it.
It was because, of course, they thought that the Going Misha was staying in Tunis.
“cardinal!! at sea… Devil’s Whispers!! My brothers are suffering.”
His entourage came running and shouted.
At that moment, the cardinal knew vaguely that it wasn’t a sound he heard only in his own ears.
“Is it hallucination magic? What is the response?”
They stayed here as secretly as possible, thinking that the pagans might have noticed them.
I didn’t take it seriously though.
Hallucination magic already out there had countermeasures.
If there was an effective hallucination magic, the country that developed the magic would have become the owner of the continent.
“It doesn’t work. Some brethren are agitated, saying it is a heavenly voice.”
“So, has there been any change in the religious beliefs of those brothers?”
“no. Most of them mistook it for the singing voice of Lord, not a heretic.”
The cardinal was lost in thought for a moment, then relieved.
“but. It’s been a long time since hallucination magic has been abandoned. Instead of not being upset, it will only cause a small commotion. Our unit is well-armed elite, so there is no need to worry too much.”
All of that mechanism has already been destroyed.
Hallucination magic and destruction law were intertwined like a bottle and a medicine and continued until recently, and most of the fantasy magic has collapsed.
Now, it is barely maintaining its existence in plays and circuses.
“But just in case you don’t know, pray for the anti-demon.”
“All right. Cardinal.”
The adjutant withdrew and the cardinal listened to the song.
Certainly, it seems that letting something boil inside is not entirely harmless.
“I think I’ve heard of it somewhere… … .”
The lyrics are familiar.
As I pondered the memories… … .
“no way! God of War?!”
* * *
The performance continued on the Going Missha.
While Hriamin rested, pre-recorded music was played.
“Hria Min is a great believer! It’s really great.”
“The words of Tangle, God of War, are in line with my inspiration.”
It was a conversation between Seina, the bishop of the god of war, and Hriamin.
Hriamin was fascinated by the god of war shortly after boarding the ship.
Shaaa!
The Going Mischa moved in the direction of the Vatican’s fleet with the sound of music.
The Watchtower reported the discovery of a small unidentified fleet.
“Hria Min.”
“yes. Your Excellency Count!”
“Choose a song that you find most exciting.”
“all right!”
She held up a harp full of magic circles.
It was in a state of being connected to the communication port of the mission.
[Withdraw on your own, weighed down by your will~! The sun’s light decorates the shadows!]
She tore the harp swiftly and wildly.
Then, when I scratched the side of the harp, it made a sound similar to a drum.
He is managing the band by himself.
Tung~ Tung~
Was it agitated by her majestic performance?
The unidentified fleet quickly approached the Going Misha.
“Now reversed~”
Ryan kept his distance and headed east.
They were catching up little by little, but in fact, the Going Missha is an ironclad ship, but it is fast.
You could shake them off whenever you wanted.
Trrr~
A call came in from the Watchtower.
A large fleet was sighted to the east.
[This is the pagan ship. Captain! That’s a huge number!]
The voice of the sentinel, who was completely despondent.
Lian laughed and took the helm this time to the north.
– Catch it! You have to get the necklace back.
-The last bishop of the war god is riding. chase!
However, the two groups chasing the Going Misha did not recognize each other.
Pope Fleet – Going Misha – Ottoman Empire Navy.
You can barely see Going Missha from one side.
Things beyond it are invisible.
Then, as time passed, the three groups took on the shape of a ‘^’.
The fleet of the Holy See and the fleet of the Oth Empire, located on both wings, began to recognize each other.
“It’s already too late. hehehe.”
Lian smiled as he saw another large fleet of radars ahead.
It was because it was the fleet of the Bennet combination requested by Milano Jeong.
“Uncle Fort. Communication connection, please.”
“hmm?! okay.”
I shot communication magic straight towards Bennett’s Union. The other party responded to it.
[Who are you?]
“This is Count Lian Leon, who requested training.”
[The unusual shape of the ship is similar to the one I heard before. Your Excellency Count.]
“More than that, they are being chased by mysterious pirates. help.”
[hmm?! This is the clean sea we manage.]
“There’s a little bit of impurities in that clean sea, so filter it out.”
[I will do so on the honor of our Bennett Union. Your Excellency Count!]
The Bennett Union does not enjoy battles because it is a merchant union.
Fighting only incurs costs, so there is no choice but to do so.
However, they were also cold-hearted when it came to pirates.
This is because merchants can hit the bow only when the sea is stable.
* * *
The Vatican fleet suddenly went into an uproar.
Because a large fleet of pagans appeared in the east.
“What the hell is this?! It is apostasy. Clearly an act of apostasy! They called them!”
“How do I do this?! Cardinal.”
While thinking about it for a while, a new fleet appeared in the north as well.
“That one?!”
“It’s a Bennett combination. God help.”
In fact, the Bennett Union is close to the Os Empire.
It can be seen that they do not fight because they benefit each other.
However, this is clearly the territory of the Yul Continent.
In the case of Bennett’s Guild, it is a group of merchants, but here they had to fight pirates and pagans.
The contract was like that. The countries of the Yul Continent and the Vatican would also turn a blind eye to trade permits and commercial activities with pagans in return.
What if we ignore the heretics here?
They will be marked as heretical by the nations of the Yul Continent and kicked out.
“Raise the flag of the Holy See!”
“All right.”
When the Vatican, an unidentified fleet, revealed their identity, the Otto Empire’s fleet was surprised this time.
“what… what! Why are they all here?”
From the perspective of the Os Empire, this place was not completely under the influence of the Yul continent.
Normally, it is an area where only Bennett’s warships can be seen from time to time.
It’s like a buffer zone like the DMZ.
Of course, they crossed the line by bringing a large fleet to this place, but the other side also brought 10 ships here.
“sh*t! ready for battle. Fortunately, the number of enemies is small.”
“Admiral! You can see a lot of Bennett’s ships in the north.”
“what?!”
“How do I do this?”
Originally, the Bennett union was friendly, but the sea here was an ambiguous location.
Normally, I would just apologize and turn around, but the Pope’s fleet appeared from the west.
If you turn your back here, you may be sacked for damaging the prestige of the country as if you had run away.
at that time.
pop!! pop!!!
Horse artillery was fired from the north.
It was the Going Missha, which was on the run.
Of course, the shells fell into the sea without reaching half of them, but this was an obvious threat shot.
If you don’t go back, it must mean that there will be a battle, but rather, you can’t retreat even more.
“sh*t! fight As the location is the location, even if a battle takes place, the relationship with the Bennett Union will not fall apart.”
“All right. Admiral!”
In the end, it wasn’t long before the three fleets collided.
Bubber Beopbung!! pop!!
Lian leisurely passed them and headed north.
“that… Can I just go?”
Wizard Port asked.
“We fight because we have the strength. We are just good diplomats.”
I don’t know when pirates became good, but Lian grabbed the steering wheel with an expression of ‘I don’t know anything’.
“kid. Are you really not fighting?”
“How do you fight when everyone is drunk?”
“We fight well even when we drink.”
It would be natural for them to be those who only eat, sleep, and fight.
However, Lian.
“I tell you to keep drinking and have fun. What a good day to drink.”
Saying that, I opened the cover of the cup attached to one shelf.
A white liquid gushed out.
“Kyaa~ This is delicious.”
It was fresh milk squeezed just before departure.
As Lian was the shortest on the Going Missha, he regularly consumed milk when he could.
“Rather than that, where are we going?”
“Where are you? I’m going to stop by the Holy See and pay some bribes.”
“what? Are you insane?”
The vice-captain was dizzy.
That’s why, on the Going Misha, the War God Bishop Seina was on board.
The reason why the unidentified fleet followed was probably because the Vatican was trying to get rid of her.
“It is perfectly normal. Kya~ I’m drunk.”
Ryan took another sip of milk.
“no way… The reason I gave them a drink… … .”
“bingo. It’s a little sane to enter the Holy See, isn’t it?”
Ryan grinned.
We plan to have them play and drink for days, completely distracting the sailors.
In particular, we are continuing to make and dedicate even quality snacks to the Marines.
“oh my god!!”
Pirates are not reckless.
They believed in many superstitions and feared the gods.
It’s because it’s always close to death.
Besides, the sea is an unpredictable place.
Naturally, I had no choice but to be weak to superstition.
“I have no intention of fighting the Holy See head-on. Are you planning on rescuing Bishop Seina’s younger brother who is trapped in the tower?”
“after… I’m going crazy.”
“I have no intention of forcing you to order. But if you don’t participate, I’m thinking of getting you off the boat.”
Ryan said strongly.
“Tell the sailors to choose. Will you follow me or follow God?”
“sh*t. On this ship, kid, you are a god.”
There is probably a 110% chance of following Lian without worrying about the alcohol.
* * *
Meanwhile, the Vatican was now frantic.
The refugees who suddenly escaped on seven pagan ships.
Of course, there were a few ships blocking them in the middle, but they even escorted them to the Vatican after learning that they were people who had escaped from the pagans.
Now, more than 20 ships were anchored in the ‘Y’ shaped river flowing in front of the Holy See, and the port was crowded with people.
It divided into two branches toward the sea, and there was a port in the middle part.
“His Holiness. Now, in the port, it is said to be crowded with people chanting His Holiness and Count Leon.”
“What the hell did that mean?”
“It is said that Count Leon captured Tunis in the name of His Holiness. The slaves there escaped by boat… … .”
“no. What is our fleet doing?”
“I do not know. We have not been contacted yet.”
My back hurt.
The object to be removed is apparently a faithful servant of the Holy See, and has made a contribution.
It was difficult to oppose now.
If you try to knock Lian off, people will spit out vomit.
“You should at least be given the title of Honor Paladin… … .”
“It’s difficult. trouble… … .”
Then the door to the office opened and someone rushed in.
“His Holiness. It is said that a large-scale naval battle is now taking place between the Bennett Guild and the cultists.”
“What do you mean? Aren’t they close friends after all?”
“That means that in the meantime, our papal fleet… … .”
The Pope felt dizzy.
“Ahh… Dear Ju… … .”
It is an open secret that Bennett’s Guild is dealing with pagans.
However, much of the proceeds were being dedicated to the Holy See.
If Bennett’s union suffers a loss, the Holy See’s rule suffers as well.
“Intermediate now… … .”
His Holiness!!!
Then another person broke into the office.
“What else?”
“I received a call from the Oth Empire to return the holy relic… … .”
“What do you mean by that?!”
The Holy See hoped to wage a crusade, but not this way.
If they knew that the Vatican raised the dispute first, the nations of the Yul Continent might all take a step back.
Even if there are participating countries, they will not be as enthusiastic as before.
In that case, the costs that the Holy See must bear will inevitably increase.
“His Holiness!!!”
“no. what else… … .”
Another person hurriedly entered the office.
The Pope could not come to his senses.
“They say Count Leon is heading here!!”