In the dark, do those [historical remnants] that were born in eternity and are called gods or demons really exist?

If they exist, do they have real power?

If they exist, where do they live?

If they exist, why don't they respond to the demands of believers?

The torrential rain arrived, just before the Golden Deer returned to the war, ready to double-team the Andes.

That was the first time that the British had actually won the battlefield in nearly three hours since the beginning of the naval battle. The first move meant a change of offense and defense, but it did not mean that victory was already at hand for Britain.

Because the Andes is almost complete, there is no doubt about the risk of forcibly connecting a Tier 4 ship with a 24-pound gun.

Whether it's Lorraine, Bell, or Collingwood, who is screaming on the sidelines, know that the duel of life and death actually begins at that moment.

Just then, the storm began.

The heavy rain obscured the view of the defense, the strong wind shattered the path of the attack, the huge waves grabbed the shooting environment on which the gunners depended, and the flood of water smashed the French’s greatest equipment support. Fired in this weather.

The Andes could only stand against the storm in despair. Twenty minutes later, the Golden Deer hit her starboard heavily. Lorraine and Henna led two hundred roaring pirates to board the ship on the swaying floating island. Launched a swift offensive against the French.

Ten minutes later, the Lucky Horseshoe also participated, and hit the starboard side of the Golden Deer. More than a hundred sailors who were eager for a long-term engagement took their flagship as a transit, biting their swords into the battle.

There is no more suspense about victory or defeat.

The Atlantic Defense Fleet under the New World Fleet of France is at best a third-rate local fleet. Excluding the old Count Gevodang, its officers and sailors, from the skills and tactics to the fighting will, are not too commendable.

In contrast, the privateer sailors under Lorraine are no different from pirates in terms of skills. Compared to regular artillery battles, they are their duty and expertise to receive and raid.

What's more, on the Golden Deer, there are three superpowers of Lorraine, Henna, and Noya who are far better than ordinary people.

The more chaotic the defense organization and the more complicated the combat environment, the more fully the individual's combat capabilities can be manifested.

The process of gang wars can only be described as raging.

In less than half an hour, Lorraine and Hina, who were walking back, broke through the barriers under the cover of Silver Tarot, kicked open the door of the Andes Admiral's command room.

Washed up and changed into a new uniform. Count Gevodan, with various medals on his chest, sat behind the square table in the command room with his eyes closed. On the table were his admiral’s scepter, command sword, and an old dragon. Cavalry lances and six burr nautical diaries.

There is no fear on his face.

"Young man, are you the storm captain on that merchant ship? Or the commander of the merchant ship?"

Lorraine smiled and closed the knife, stroking his chest to salute: "Lorraine Anason Drake, President of the Drake Chamber of Commerce, greets you."

"Drake Chamber of Commerce..." The earl frowned slightly, as if searching for memory in his mind, "In the New World, the English Chamber of Commerce full of destroyers does not seem to have your name."

"Not really?" Lorraine behaved more surprised than Count Gevodan.

However, he did not rush to introduce himself again, but stepped on **** footprints, swaggered into the room, all the way to the side of the bar.

"What are you drinking?"

"Of course it's the precious bottle of brandy. Remember to add ice. By the way, the ice cubes are in the cabinet below. There is a beautiful ice storage box. It is an oriental handicraft given to me by my daughter."

Lorraine Yiyan opened the cabinet and saw the simple bronze boxware at a glance.

"It's actually an ice box from the Qin and Han dynasties?"

The earl shrugged regretfully: "The collectors said it was a contemporary imitation, and my daughter was cheated. But for me, it is still invaluable."

"For you, it is true." Lorraine took out the ice box, took a few pieces of ice, poured the wine, and pushed the wine glass together with the ice box in front of the count. Give up ownership of it."

"Many thanks."

The atmosphere on both sides eased a lot, the earl picked up the ice box and put it to his feet, raised his head and smiled at Lorraine who was sitting on the opposite side.

"Why haven't I heard of you surprised you? De..."

"Drake."

"Mr. Drake."

Lorraine took a sip of the wine, feeling the aroma contained in the wine volatilize on the taste buds, and sighed comfortably.

"From the perspective of a junior, I suggest that the first thing you do after returning to your country’s Admiralty is to complain about the New World’s intelligence agency for slack."

"Stopping responsibility?"

"Although this is also one aspect..." Lorraine bluntly said, "On the other hand, my branch has been listed in Kingston for several months, and the trade license obtained includes Martinique, and you have never heard of me. , It is sufficient to prove that it is not a false accusation."

"It seems that I have to thank you again." Count Gevodan gave a wry smile. "Close to the subject, Mr. Drake, would you please tell me the loss on the ship?"

"Although the rain outside is smaller, it is not enough to count the results, and as far as I know, the resistance on the ship is still not over. Your soldiers are very brave."

"But they can't stop you from capturing their fleet commander."

"That's two different things. Your adjutant was obviously shot off by me with his sword and spear, but he planned to stop me from moving forward with his bare hands. Being brave doesn't mean success, and failure doesn't mean cowardice."

"Mr. Opie..." The count's face became more bitter. "Did he die in battle?"

"I broke my front tooth with a knife handle, and then my head may have hit a bag." Lorraine made a knock on the door playfully, "But since his head can be embedded in the partition wall, generally speaking, his life is no life. worry."

"You are a strange businessman..." The count felt extremely complicated. "I have never heard of a guild leader who is as good at fighting as you. Not only is he excellent in naval battles, but he also fights..."

As he was talking, a **** sailor ran in from the door held by Heina and Noya, guilty, and whispered in Lorraine's ear.

When the sailor finished speaking, Lorraine crossed his fingers and looked directly at the earl: "My lord, the latest news. My sailors broke the last cabin of the bow not long ago, and the resistance of the Andes is over."

"Really..." Count Gevodan did not show any regrets on his face, but lightly pushed the gem-encrusted scepter against Lorraine, "I declare my surrender now, Mr. Drake."

He stood up, bent over and picked up the ice box at his feet, and adjusted the medal on his chest: "Where is my prison room?"

Lorraine reached out and picked up the scepter: "Henna, send two people to arrange a clean single room for Lord Earl. There is no need to search the body, and don't desecrate the dignity of the soldier."

...

Three hours later, the clouds disappeared and the rain rested, and the waves were calm.

The finishing work after the war is proceeding in an orderly manner on three connected ships.

Lorraine was not in a hurry at all. Because of the connection in the storm, the ropes on the ship were completely twisted together.

This means that the battle of Le Robert belonging to him has ended.

In this battle, the Golden Deer owned by the Drake Chamber of Commerce and the Lucky Horseshoe fought the Andes and Totem in two-on-two. The ratio of the participants in the battle was 460 to 530, and the firepower ratio was 72 to 84.

The battle began in the early morning, after three hours of artillery battle, and then entered the ship in the storm. In the end, Lorraine won an indisputable victory.

On the side of the defense fleet, the Andes was captured, and Totem’s main and auxiliary fore masts were blasted off by the Golden Deer, and they were forced to face the storm with the worst posture. It is still unknown whether they drifted to Le Robert or directly Sank to the bottom of the sea.

In addition, 97 sailors of the Andes died and 58 were seriously injured, and the rest were killed.

A total of 38 officers above the captive rank, count of the Kingdom of France, admiral of the Atlantic Defense Fleet, and Rear Admiral Leo von Gévot were captured.

On the Drake Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Deer was broken. Although it retained a certain amount of sailing capability, it has been determined that it needs to be sent to the dock for overhaul. Lucky Horseshoe was a small break. The sailors who participated in the battle killed 42 people and wounded 91 people.

In addition, the alchemy ballista: Hermes Trismegistes, the narwhal is completely destroyed.

Only the crossbow with the inscription was cleaned out and still kept the original. It was not until more than a month later that Karen made the ornament by himself~lightnovelpub.net~ transferred to Captain Lorraine’s room and privately. Certificate of precious decorations side by side.

Of course that's just a second story.

At least at that time, in the calm Le Rober Bay, Lorraine felt heartache when he learned that his loyal sailors had given up a few large boxes of ancient gold in exchange for the whaler's inheritance. .

"It's almost... I thought that something boasted as a masterpiece of ancient alchemy can really have indestructible attributes like the legend... It turned out to be more solid."

"What are you talking about?" Henna walked in, looking blank.

"I'm talking about it." Lorraine raised his crossbow. "It's broken."

Henna's eyes showed obvious disgust: "The ballista was useless a long time ago. It's okay if it's broken now. It just happens to be replaced by two mortars to enhance the assault ability of the Golden Deer."

"Though you say that..." Lorraine sighed, "Why are you here?"

"The Wasp."

"The Wasp is back?"