Interlude
Chapter 6 The Queen's Navy
One week later
Volk Fortress
After lunch, Regis was going to the commanders room while holding intelligence report.
The door to the room was half-opened.
Humming could be heard coming from the inside.
Hmm~ hmm~
Regis looked into the room from the gap, a brown eyed, brown haired maid was currently wiping the desk.
She was singing while doing a turn happily.
She is still cleaning with such a cheery mood. Ah, it feels like it will be troubleso if I enter now.
...
Hmm~ La la la~ Regis~ love to peep~
W,wait?! Couldnt you say a word if you know that Im here?
Ara, youre here, good afternoon, Regis.
... Why are you pretending that you just noticed
If its about the eting, it hasnt started yet, so why are you so early?
Although it has yet to begin, I need so ti to sort the report. If the report is too long, Jero will be unhappy about it, while Altina She might even fall asleep.
Well, hehe, it seems that everyone is enthusiastic about this.
Really, thats really so.
Ara, Regis, should those words be told to them?
... Wait, it feels like sothing important in my heart was broken.
Clarisse whose hand was using the table as a support, began laughing.
Theres not going to be a problem, Regis. Altina and the rest will listen to your suggestion.
I,is that so?
Yes, the princess didnt escape after hearing the nu after all.
... Thats because clothings, food and shelter are important. Living is a tough thing after all.
Could it be that you pay attention to what you eat?
Of course
That reminds Regis about his breakfast this morning.
Lately, Regis' appetite was rather good as there were not much books to read or administrative work. Neither was there any business for Regis to go out for.
... Ah, Im sorry for not expressing gratitude to you before eating.
Fufu, why would I bla you over this kind of things That reminds , I heard sothing interesting from the princess.
Eh? What is it?
That Regis prefer older woman.
Ahhh, that
Regis was used to this, Clarisse will definitely use that to tease , was what he thought.
Clarisse was unsatisfied after seeing Regis reaction.
How calm.
Age doesnt matter to , thats right, I also feel bad for panicking easily That should be Eleanors problem, moreover, she already has three husbands.
Even though the two of you kissed?
Didnt I say it? It was her way of cracking a joke.
I see, I see. Clarisse shown a look as if she understood it.
She should understand this by now.
Seems like the conversation ended, Im relieved.
In other words, its fine to kiss you if its not a joke?
Eh?
Not knowing when, Clarisses hand was already on Regis cheek.
I am also joking, it should be fine to report this to the princess.
Wait, ah, no I dont think this is a good idea even for a joke.
Ara, so its fine if its serious?
Eeh? W,what do you an?
Regis fixed his gaze at Clarisse.
The distance between their face was very close, Regis could see his own reflection from Clarisses eyes.
Clarisse is really a beauty, Regis thought.
Regis could felt Clarisses breathing.
A passionate voice ca out from Clarisses mouth.
Huhu~, its fine, right? Regis, are you prepared?
... That I never once thought that you will want to kiss soone like .
That, can I take it as a yes?
Regis fell into deep thoughts.
He was searching for an answer in his bookshelf before finding a suitable answer.
... If you are just joking, its better not to do these kind of jokes, you should cherish yourself even more.
What if its not a joke?
If you are serious, then all the more I wish that your cherish yourself. You are still young and beautiful, hence you should choose a better partner.
Clarisse frowned.
Is she angry because I lectured her?
... Well, a person like that has uncertain future, no matter how one seeI have neither strength nor wealth and I couldnt even ride a horse.
Really, Regis doesnt understand anything.
Eh?
Clarisse then moved her finger from Regis cheek to his lip, causing him to be embarrassed.
Regis unknowingly straighten his posture.
Let tell you one thing You never once view woman as a thing or an animal, but also never depend on them. You dont yell out when youre in a bad mood, neither do you get violent when drunk.
Ahh, I think that my sister did all that.
What an incredible teacher, in the other way of speaking.
Hahaha Well, even if that is the case, I was raised well. Im very grateful to her.
The reason why Im not used to females who are older than is also because of her.
As Regis continued to talk, Clarisse touched Regis ear.
It's itchy.
Belgaria is a nation that emphasise on military, rational n like you are very rare.
Well, like I said Im already aware that Im too weak for a man. Its fine.
Clarisse was discouraged as if she was defeated by Regis.
Huh? Regis tilted his head in confusion.
As the sound of the footsteps drew nearer, Altina finally appeared.
Ara, so early? And I thought that I was the first. Right, have you heard of it? That the underground water system actually contain fishes!! Its rather big too! Next ti I catch them, I will have the chef roast them.
Seeing Altina appeared, Clarisse went and hugged her.
Uuhh Only the princess can heal .
Uh, eh? Like I said, the fish...
Yes, yes.
As the three were chatting, Jero, Abidal Evra and Eric ca one after another.
Felicia who was acting as Auguste and Eddie appeared too.
That, is it fine for to be here?
That should be my line, is there anything I can do here?
... Its fine even if you do nothing. We will be troubled if the real identity of prince Auguste is exposed. You already helped us by staying here temporary. In addition, there is also so things that requires your help.
Dont worry about it and just ask us, we also wish to repay the favour.
Eh? There isnt a need Rather, it should be instead. To successfully counter Latreilles sche, it was all thanks to Your Highness Auguste and Sir Eddie's assistance.
That reminds , I heard that you like to play chess, why dont you have a match with ?
Really? Thats great!
As both of them were the type that like to stay at ho, both Regis and Felicia were able to get along easily.
Altina who saw this developnt lightly elbowed Regis.
Regis, that, do you like to fish?
Eh? Fishing??! That
Haa~!!!! So, you're one of those that prefers them younger!?
... Please calm down Altina, think before you say anything, please have a seat there.
Hmph.
Don, Jero put the shortsword on the table and said,
Hurry and begin the eting.
Y,yes.
Everyone hurried and sat on their designated seats.
It was getting foggy.
Chaineboule which the Trouin House controlled was a dium sized city with a rather large harbour.
A naval base was also located there. Inside the base, there were 3 warship and 10 cannons. The relationship was good with the neighbouring country, High Britannia, which was separated by a sea.
For the past few years, war did not occur there.
However, since half a month ago, the empires second army has been stationed there, causing the neighbouring country to be unhappy about.
In the morning 7 oclock
It was about ti for fisherman to return to the port.
It was not very visible near the sea due to the fog. There should not be any trouble as the sea was calm at the mont and the port should have lighted up a fire. This was such a situation.
Rodolphe who was on duty stood on the wooden stage as usual, looking for the town. Rodolphe was a young rchant who worked at the port. He was twenty this year, not a soldier, but a rchant.
I cant see anything at all
Visibility was bad due to the fog.
On day like this, it was easy for two boat to collide.
Rodolphes sense of hearing was more sensitive than his sense of sight.
He heard an unfamiliar sound.
It sounded like a giant creature breathing.
The sea was stirred, sothing unknown was moving close to the harbour.
... This is?
In the fog, a giant shadow slowly appeared.
A ship?
However, there was no sail.
A ship in distress?
It does not seems like it.
The ship in front of Rodolphe slowly revealed its identity.
There was a large pillar on the large ship. Black smoke was coming out of the pillar.
Steam-powered ship
Rodolphe took so ti to recall the na of this ship from a rumour he heard.
Although Belgaria tried to construct one, nobody at the port saw this thing before. Moreover, the nation's technology was not advanced enough.
A roaring sound like a thunderbolt resounded.
The warships stationed in the naval base was basked in light.
It exploded.
The shock wave from the explosion even affected the observation post which was quite a distance away.
Ughh!?
Compared to the rchant Rodolphe who was stunned seeing this, the soldiers had already reacted.
Everyone were escaping out of the camp.
The 10 cannons that were arranged in a line at the port also began to fire.
However, it was just the sound of the cannon firing.
The cannonball could not hit the enemy ship.
The mysterious ship once again fired, the other warships in the port also got destroyed. The Belgaria ships were getting destroyed one-sidedly.
What an overwhelming firepower.
Moreover, the giant ship moved freely even without wind.
Not only is it fast.
Its also agile.
Rodolphe stood there in a daze from the start to the end.
The warship was in flas, all was destroyed. Even the cannon was in bad condition.
The witless soldiers continued to use their gun to shoot at the enemys cannon.
The scene made people think they were witnessing Gods Wrath.
Belgarias military was being ravaged by such advanced technology.
Under the constant barrage, the mysterious ship slowly got closer.
The veil of fog was also slowly dissipating.
Rodolphe stared at the battlefield, it seems what he thought was correct.
The flag on the steam-powered boat belongs to High Britannia, the flag of a country that ruled by the queen.
Belgarias western port was decimated in about half an hour
As expected of the Queens navy.
Suddenly, the ship fired a cannonball in Rodolphe's direction.
End of Volu 3
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