Extraordinary Sailing

Most of the area is located in the Eritrean Sea with a tropical maritime climate. It is the second largest sea in the known world after the Black Sea, and it is also an important transportation hub for civilized countries to communicate with the Peacock Islands through the Treasure Sea.

Because of the climate, the seaworthy season in this sea area is extremely long. Except for the dangerous and stormy summer, in other seasons, a large number of merchant ships travel between the east and the west of the mainland.

Among them, the Silius people who actually occupied the Peacock Islands and monopolized the local trade are the most.

call--!

There is no cloud in the sky, and there is a huge fleet on the blue sea, with the formation of escort warships and large merchant ships, winding in three columns.

The total number has reached an astonishing thirty-one, which is not much worse than the previous treasure fleet.

Most of these ocean-going ships are flying the flaming long flag of the Cyrus Empire, and we can still see the strong shadow of the current number one sea power who is sick and not falling.

However, apart from the Cyrus, among the crew members of the fleet, there are also many dark-skinned, short stature natives, most of whom have dark brown curly hair.

That is the Negrito people, an indigenous people from the Peacock Islands.

On the surface, the Peacock Islands seem to be a whole, but they are just a collective name for a series of soil states on the Peacock Islands. Only the race is not much different.

Most of them are employees of the Silius Santa Babia Company that now manages the Peacock Islands. Of course, they are just the kind of handymen who are not much better than slaves, and they don’t have to lose money even if they die accidentally.

Snapped! Snapped! Snapped!

Fireworks blared overhead one after another.

"Hurry up, take advantage of the good weather and move all the spices to the deck to dry! If I find any musty smell, I will peel off your skins."

Facing the big and round owner of the Sirius Merchant Ship, these dark-skinned Negritos were obedient, without even a trace of dissatisfaction on their faces, as if they had already engraved obedience deep into their blood.

The truth is pretty much the same.

Because from three thousand years ago according to historical records, the Peacock Islands have experienced at least nine invasions from the West, and nine waves of owners have also been changed, indirectly resulting in a comprehensive blend of blood, culture, and beliefs.

And because of the unique geographical environment, it has created a relatively closed cultural environment and maintained a certain degree of independence.

It can be said that this is a nation that is used to being ruled although it still maintains its own culture.

In the Peacock Islands, which is very mysterious to most people, the aborigines mainly believe in a series of gods such as "Lord of War Elephants" and "King of the Ivory Throne" Lan Tigos.

Also composed of the god of wind Vayu, the god of rain Pacheniya, the god of water Apas, the god of fire Agni, the god of sun Surya, and other gods of nature, the Varna sect governs Negrito The spiritual world of man.

but.

These primordial gods on the bright side have not been able to monopolize the belief of the Peacock Islands. They are also located in the source continent, and have been infiltrated by the seven gods and various demigods for a long time like a sieve.

Even the [God Names] mentioned above are not necessarily the vests of some great gods.

There is another saying that the "Peacock Islands" is the "Museum of Race and Belief" of the entire human world, but the current secular ruler is undoubtedly Santa Babia, which is jointly controlled by Philip II and the Nineteen Gentlemen company.

Every year, they grab a large amount of benefits from here and send them to the mainland of Cyrus, which is one of the important roots supporting this huge empire. Of course, it has almost become the only root now, and its importance is self-evident.

However, although these Negrito people have been submissive, they have actually made significant contributions to the enlightenment of science and technology in the entire Old World since modern times.

And there is a very mysterious legend about the source of their technology.

It is said to have been during the Mauryan Dynasty, the first unified dynasty in the archipelago.

One day, when King Chandragupta was praying at the seaside, a golden box suddenly floated out from the "storm belt" in the east, and was picked up by the servants of the kingdom and presented to the king.

Under the guidance of a wise man, King Chandragupta, after fasting and bathing for a month, finally successfully opened the treasure chest called [Purple Lacquer Inlaid Mother-of-pearl Fish and Algae Pattern Golden Box Treasure Box].

Primitive technologies including ceramics, silk, tea making, paper making, gunpowder, compass, etc. that have been handed down to modern times all come from that treasure box, and have profoundly influenced the civilization of the world in this era.

However, the Peacock Islands have never achieved complete reunification since then. After thousands of years of ups and downs and wars, the [Purple Lacquer Inlaid Mother-of-pearl Fish and Algae Pattern Golden Box Treasure Box] has long since disappeared.

Even the treasure chest that ran out of the "storm belt" really existed, only those aboriginal demigods with endless lifespans know.

suddenly.

hum.

All the busy people in the fleet didn't realize at all that the pupils of a huge formless creature contracted slightly at an altitude of 30,000 meters, quietly transmitting a fatal signal.

In the perspective of this "Seagull Elf".

Soon another naval fleet composed entirely of fast warships suddenly sprang out from the sea, obliquely inserted into the formation of this fleet with lightning speed, and launched an attack brazenly.

"Fire!"

On the gun positions on the upper and lower double-layer artillery decks, the movements of each gun group are uniform.

boom! boom! boom! boom!

The orange-red cannon flames reddened the sea surface, as well as the eyes of every Cyrusian.

During this period of time, these "Garriot-type heavy cruisers", all equipped with 24-pound or 32-pound heavy guns, were waiting for an opportunity to ambush on the main routes of the Eritrean Sea like a pack of wolves.

If they seized the opportunity, they would tear a piece of flesh from Sirius' merchant ship. The larger the fleet, the more they liked it.

Those who can beat them can't run them, those who can run can't beat them, and of course more can't run or beat them.

The design concept of the sailboat is at least two positions ahead, giving this fleet a huge advantage.

"It's that stealthy fleet again, damn Tulipman, fight back!"

On the leading ship at the forefront of the fleet, a major general commander let out an angry roar.

A sea battle ensues.

However, when the Cyrus fought back bravely, the Nigritos on the ship had no sense of resistance at all, and had already rushed to the lower cabin.

The Silius people didn't expect them to help, or they didn't want the Negritos to intervene in the battle.

After all, they used to be lazy and go to the bathroom on the ship, and the battleship was blown up by dung in the end. Can you believe this? !

Sirius' flagship "Flying" ushered in his opponent, the commander's eyes were red, and his voice was like thunder:

"Damn Tulip people, you dare to blatantly attack the official fleet of the empire when it is not in wartime. You simply cannot bear the anger of His Majesty the Emperor!"

A young major officer wearing a close-fitting "Venom Armor" and holding a bloody long sword smiled dismissively:

"Emperor? As early as a year ago, the Cyrus people were no longer qualified to speak condescendingly to us! Take the board, seize the ship, and kill me!"

They took advantage of Sirius's lack of time to directly intervene in the war, completely cut off the last root supporting this huge empire, and severely pulled it down from the throne of the overlord. Who cares what your emperor thinks?

boom! boom! boom! boom!

The killing sound shook the sky, and the gunpowder smoke filled the air.

After two hours of fierce fighting, except for those who scattered and fled, about half of the Sirius merchant ships were left here.

While the soldiers were cleaning the battlefield.

Elantra, the captain of the boatswain, removed the spotless [Venom Armor] with self-cleaning function, sat down on the ground, panting heavily.

After resting for a while, he pulled out a brass amulet with a gear spring structure from his neck, with a happy smile on his face.

Apparently, this was a parting gift from the little wizard Irina of the "Alchemy School".

"Hey, follow Elantra."

Reaching out to catch the bottle of rum thrown by his captain, he put away the amulet like a treasure, then uncorked the bottle and took a big gulp, letting out a long mouthful of alcohol.

"Today's harvest is good. It won't take a few battles for your rank to be on an equal footing with me as a colonel."

Elantra smiled and touched him with the bottle:

"Captain, you are being polite. It doesn't matter if you are in the army or not. I just want to find a chance to hone myself."

The old captain couldn't help rolling his eyes.

‘Give me the [Extraordinary Battle Armor], [Bloody Lake Light], and the talismans all over my body before I say this. '

I'm too lazy to discuss this embarrassing topic with this guy whose background is as deep as the sea and whose treatment is similar to that of a prince.

Just looking at the few supply ships belonging to my own that are coming fast in the distance, I can't help but sigh again:

"If this kind of clipper boats are the only ones running on the sea in the future, even our heavy cruisers may be able to retire, as expected of His Excellency St. Ivan, who is beloved by the goddess."

call out! call out! call out!

Coming in the distance are three large sea-going ships with hollow bows, an aspect ratio greater than 6:1, and wide sails as if flying close to the water surface. It is exactly what Ivan has not brought to reality after completing the design drawings. Clipper ship".

No pirate ship of any kind in this world can catch up to its heels.

Even a large "flying shear ship" that can run 12-14 knots with a full load can be called the well-deserved king of speed in the age of sail!

Take traveling through the Black Sea as an example. It takes two months at the fastest for others to rely on ocean currents, but it takes less than a month. The prosperity of sea trade is destined to greatly help the rise of the New World and the Principality of Garriott.

At present, it is only for military use for the time being, and the number of launching is not much.

But when they are really popularized, it will be enough for pirate ships to eat ashes directly, and indirectly sound the death knell for the existence of pirates as a profession.

In the future, when the steam ironclad ship is launched, the profession of pirate will usher in its swan song.

Ai Wen: Well, anyway, labor and capital have washed their feet and landed, so who cares?

God of Black Wings: I'm heartbroken, it's not my colleagues who destroyed me?

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