Black Dragon Code

"You said there were pirates in the West Sea?"

When he heard the news, Caesar was lying on the ground playing cards with Big Eyeball. Corgi, who has the memory of a god, is very talented in this area. Although he is a beginner, he can already play back and forth with the black dragon He is also the only guy who can really make Caesar fight with his heart.

It is not uncommon to have pirates on the West Sea. As the outlet of the Blackwing Empire, it is the only way for countless huge maritime trade. It is understandable that the bloodthirsty skeleton flag is watching the wind. Schiller once described in a certain opera: "— —They are sometimes adventurers, mercenaries, sometimes thieves and robbers. Once they see the shadow of profit, their hearts will float. If the profit exceeds 50%, they dare to take risks; , they can trample on all the laws of the world; and when it exceeds 300%, they dare to commit any crime, even if they go to the gallows."

Therefore, even though the Black Wing Empire repeatedly carried out iron-blooded strikes, it was still unable to wipe out all the pirate groups in the West Sea. These skeleton flags would always pop up from every corner. Fighting against pirates had become the daily work of the maritime department, so there was nothing to be surprised about.

Because of this, I disturb myself from playing cards. Heilong hummed twice, shook his head, feeling a little annoyed.

"They are not ordinary pirates. They attacked our ships in an organized and planned way, and these guys... are not human." The first captain, Kelendo Statham, said softly under the throne.

"yes?"

After hearing the words, Caesar looked at it squarely, ended the game, put away the cards, arranged them, and inserted them into the gap between the scales of his chin: "Tell me specifically."

"They are all species that live in the sea, amphibious murlocs, skeleton sharks, arthropod reptiles, and super-giant sea beasts. They are active in the east of the windless zone, ranging from the first, third, and fourth sea areas of Black Wing. Across the Sea of ​​Veloster."

Klendo said: "They attacked all the merchant ships and transport ships passing by, looted all the goods, and left no one alive. Three days ago, these guys also attacked our military port in the Doune Islands. Afterwards, we mobilized all efforts to start tracing. It was discovered that they had built a fortress half in water and half on land in the hidden place of Jiaoyan Island in the first sea area."

"This is what our spellcaster observed, the emblem of the fortress." As he spoke, Kelendo reached out and took out a canvas from his sleeve pocket, on which a few dancing pale waves were drawn.

"The kingdom of the deep sea." Corgi floated over, waving his tentacles and staring at the emblem, "The enemy of the empire on which the sun never sets, why did they get here?"

"They negotiated a peace." Caesar grinned and showed his sharp teeth: "Seeing the benefits brought by Veloster, the Buluo Empire must be very jealous. Now, these sea people have become their weapons against us.

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The name Deep Sea Kingdom seems a little strange to people from the north, but this does not mean that it is that kind of nameless small country. It is very powerful. As early as the end of the first era of Elradia, traces of the activities of the Sea Clan appeared on the mainland. Seven hundred years before the beginning of the second era, this country that constantly invaded the mainland was the main force of the Acaronian orc dynasty. opponent.

The talent of the domestic races may not be as outstanding as land creatures, and their intelligence and creativity are difficult to match with elves, dwarves and humans, but most of them have inherently strong bodies. Compared with the spellcasters on the waves, spellcasters have unique advantages-they are far more able to control the unpredictable water and wind elements than land creatures. On the sea surface, their combat capabilities will be maximized.

"What should we do? Should we establish communication?" Krondor asked.

"The other party's intentions are already quite obvious, so there's no need to ask further questions. Besides, even if you want to communicate, it's something you do after the fight." Caesar said lightly: "Send the fleet to deal with it. , those weapons have no meaning of existence.”

The Black Dragon ordered Hogg to start arranging the sailing of the Northern Fleet, and at the same time let Kelunduo take over the command of the fleet.

"It's better to be more cautious." The big eyeballs floated over, and the tentacles twirled a few gold-plated elegy cards, and said quietly: "The countries of the deep sea are not small countries that have risen recently. They have a long history and are deep in unknown areas." There may be living aboleths there, not just one."

"Aboleth?" Caesar scratched his chin.

He had never seen this species before, but he had read about it in the last few pages of "Illustrated Monster Manual of Elradia". are boneless soft-bodied predators like squid,

From a certain point of view, aboleths have more outstanding talent and growth potential than giant dragons. They will inherit all the knowledge of the previous generation when they are born, and at the same time absorb memories from the prey they digest, which has caused Aboleths are all hunters who love to prey and devour, and at the same time possess extremely high levels of intelligence.

Aboleths generally enslave a large number of aquatic creatures. In some southern folklore, they are the kings of the deep sea kingdom.

Caesar recalled all the information about this species in his mind, and after confirming that there was nothing missing, he came back from thinking.

"I see, arrange for the fleet to sail." He still insisted on ordering Hogg, and then turned to Krondo and said: "First deal with the fortress on Jiaoyan Island, and report to the royal court in time if you encounter any other problems." .”

"Understood." They replied in unison.

Over the years, the Black Wing Empire has invested high military expenditures, and the navy has never stopped building warships. The strong industrial strength and technical reserves after the Industrial Revolution have enabled the Northland to be able to manufacture steel behemoths far beyond the current era. The Northern Fleet The ironclad ship is entirely made of wrought iron, and adopts all the new technologies of the Northland, including the magic guide system, steam-sail hybrid power, large-caliber breech-loading guns, watertight compartments, propeller propulsion, and broadside magic anti-armor.

Today, after many years of construction and replacement, the Black Wing Navy is fully deployed. The turbulent steam enveloped the sky, and the sea was torn apart by steel giants. Under the control of sailors, sailors and squadron commanders, the Northern Fleet steamed from the bay Departure, lined up in a spectacular formation towards the southwest.

[As an ordinary navigator, there are too many things in the sea that we cannot resist, such as storms, such as sea monsters, when you see them, you can only choose to run for your life. But if you are in a steel battleship, you will find that you can suddenly face them...and defeat them! 】

——Excerpted from "Epoch-making Warships" by Kelendo Statham.

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