Free Web NovelChapter 1101: Chapter 478: Boundless Sea Breeze (Part 2)
PS: Recently someone complained that there are too many girl-related scenes. I want to say that this book has reached over two million words now, exceeding my original expectations. By the mid-point, almost all the plot and small story ideas I initially conceived have been used. Some writing fatigue is inevitable as an author, so I hope everyone can understand. Here, I specifically add an extra Chapter, thanks for everyone’s support, and by the way, I’m asking for monthly votes since the poor performance can only be supplemented by quantity. I also try my best to maintain quality control.
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Laine’s cabin is located at the rear of Boldro’s Great Sailboat. This area is specifically for great nobles and captain’s cabins, with several nicely decorated small rooms. Although the area feels quite small with just over ten square meters, the contents are still very complete. This environment reminded Laine of the deluxe hotel rooms he stayed in in his previous life—besides the bed, bedside cabinet, wardrobe, and sofa, there was also a desk.
Even so, this type of room is already the best on the great sailboat. After all, the great sailboat is a warship, not a passenger ship. Laine and his team are going to Estalia for an expedition, not for a leisurely life at sea.
"Master, it’s time to get up." The dark elf maid, wearing a headscarf and slippers, walked to the bed and said softly, "Lord Fidmund invited you to meet in the restaurant at four in the afternoon."
"Get up, dear, there’s important business." On the bed, Lady Veronica with a flushed face gently pushed Laine away. Jialan Witch’s legs felt weak and her waist was sore and painful. Lying on the soft mattress and pillow, she was lightly panting, unhappily gesturing to Laine: You’ve had enough comfort, it’s time to attend to the business.
"Are you both coming with me?" Laine gently kissed Veronica’s lips and forehead, then got up to dress: "Ollica? How about you?"
"I’m not going, Master. I’ll stay in the room." The dark elf looked at the lazy Veronica with some jealousy and shook her head.
"Forget it, you all come with me, and Alfred too, call him along." Laine dressed, and the Count didn’t give Veronica and Ollica an opportunity to refuse: "You can’t always hide in the cabin, Ollica, and Veronica, you also need to meet some great nobles. You can’t just shut yourself in and do research because I am here."
"Oh, fine." Veronica originally planned to use her sore waist and weak legs as an excuse, but upon hearing Laine’s tone, Jialan Witch could only choose to comply with Laine’s order.
Laine’s status and position are now different; no one dares ignore his orders.
Twenty minutes later, the group was dressed, Veronica touched up her makeup, and Laine called Alfred, who had taken a nap on the iron-framed bed, apparently feeling somewhat uncomfortable with it: "Good afternoon, Laine, Lady Veronica, and Miss Dark Elf."
"How is it, Afu, how do you feel about the accommodation conditions on the great sailboat?" Laine patted Alfred’s shoulder.
"Not too good, but it’s better than the Nord Navy. The deck sleeping mat left me with unforgettable experiences." Temple Knight shrugged, accepting the living conditions passably.
The Empire has two navies, Rick Navy and Nord Navy, but the Imperial Navy is not very strong.
Rick Navy possesses a large fleet and powerful warships with dozens of battleships. Its most powerful main ship can rival Boldro’s Great Sailboat.
However, Rick Navy is mainly a river navy. Their work involves policing the rivers, owing to Marinburg’s uniqueness and Rick Territory’s lack of coastline. They can only ensure law and order on Rick River, occasionally going out to deal with Norsca Pirates and Brittania’s pirate ships, leading to a lack of sailing experience. Mostly responsible for river patrol tasks, its ships primarily consist of small river boats, unable to undertake ocean voyages.
Nord Navy has extensive sailing experience, but its size is small. Laine has seen Nord Navy and always thought Nord Navy should be formally named "Nord Coastal Defense Force."
Simply put, Nord Navy exists mainly to collaborate with fortresses along the Northern Nord coast for resisting invasions by Norsca and Barbarians. The Nord Navy is small in scale, has sailing experience but lacks capacity for ocean voyage and warfare.
"Heh, Nord Navy, they can’t even beat those Asur’s navy." Dark Elf sneered, looking indifferent: "Foolish humans, you’ve never seen a Black Ark and don’t understand what a real navy is."
"Is Miss Ollica interested in explaining what a Black Ark is to us?" Veronica stretched lazily, her sweet apricot eyes looking at the dark elf.
"...I only tell the master." The dark elf’s amber eyes flashed with deep hostility, then she turned away.
"Laine will tell me." Veronica stared at Ollica.
"Whether the master tells you is the master’s decision, but I will only tell the master." The dark elf showed no intention to yield.
Women are so troublesome! I told you not to provoke women, didn’t I? Alfred signaled a glance at Laine.
