Captain Owus, who put on his brand new royal attire, stood in front of the standing mirror and looked up and down. As a member of the seven-member council of Vanua Levu's high seas fleet, his years of hard work at sea made him feel comfortable wearing his attire and crown.
Unlike the king. His face was tanned by the sun, and his wrinkles were like ravines blown by the sea breeze. He really didn't look like the pampered Vanua royal family back then.
"Hmph! So what if it doesn't look like it? In the end, I will have to revive the Kingdom of Vanua. With the support of the Eye of Mystery, this is no longer far away!"
He stood in front of the mirror and pondered endlessly. It was not until a servant reminded him that Captain Owus tidied up his appearance, walked out of his room carrying the platinum scepter that symbolized the royal family of Vanua.
The Vanua Levu High Seas Fleet has been operating on the Thousand Rocks Islands for hundreds of years, and has built cave castles in the steep and undulating island mountains, like rocks standing upright in the waves. A large number of ballistae and trebuchets are arranged on different levels of the castle.
The platform, viewed from a distance from the sea, looks like a ferocious stone golem covered in sharp thorns.
In hundreds of years of maritime battles with the Great Londinium Empire, the Vanua fleet relied on the complex environment of the Qianyan Islands and never allowed the empire's fleet to capture its home port. There are often storms and whirlpools in the outer waters of the Qianyan Islands.
There are intricate reefs inside, and there are only a few safe routes, which are the top secrets of the Vanua Levu High Seas Fleet.
As for the need to build so many defensive armaments on the island castle, it is purely to defend against one's own people. Although the High Seas Fleet was once a direct descendant of the Vanua Royal Family and the army, several bloody wars broke out internally, and almost all members of the royal family
After being wiped out by blood, he finally managed to gain a foothold in Qianyan Islands by marrying a warlord.
Later, after a long struggle, the Seven-person Council was finally formed as the highest authority of the Vanua Pirates. As a descendant of the Vanua royal family, Captain Owus barely retained one of the seats. In fact, what he did the most on weekdays was not only
Instead of plundering passing ships, they went to great lengths to form cliques among many captains and promised to share profits.
And today, the harvest day is finally here!
Captain Owus followed the attendant to the main hall of the castle. The guards standing outside the door were no longer those lazy pirates who drank hemp leaves and drank strong wine, but were replaced by two constructed shield guards.
From the appearance, this structure looks similar to the standing armor that royal nobles put in the exhibition room to show off their military exploits in the past. Its interior is filled with support skeletons and energy-guiding materials, allowing the constructed shield guards to fight like normal warriors, unlike
The golem is so clumsy and slow. The hard and thick plate armor provides the construct with good defense.
More importantly, the Constructed Shield Guard has a spell-like effect of "protecting others". As long as you wear an amulet that is specifically related to the Constructed Shield Guard and keep it within a hundred feet, you can protect yourself from part of the damage.
Transferred to Constructed Shieldguard.
It can be said that as long as you have such a constructed shield guard to protect you, you can sleep peacefully at night, which is more effective than any loyal bodyguard!
Captain Owus couldn't help but envy these mages. Even though he managed more than a dozen ships under his command, and made a lot of money by being a businessman, a thief, and investing in various places, in the end he had very little left for himself to enjoy and spend.
, it’s good to have a few magic items nearby, but don’t expect to have a bunch of constructs and golems to guard your home.
The large crystal on the door lintel shined and he scanned it. After confirming his identity and going through a security check, Captain Owus was allowed to enter the main hall. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional in his heart. For half a month, he, a descendant of the Vanu royal family, was hosting a banquet here.
In the place where the captains were entertained, now I felt like an outsider.
After the door was opened, the main hall had already been transformed into another look. Large crystal plates were suspended in the air, with images of different places and various complex information passing over them. Groups of prophecy mages faced the crystal ball in front of them.
, circular mirror, conveys orders and receives intelligence.
In the center of the main hall, there is a large round table that can accommodate dozens of people sitting around. On it, the image of the ocean between the old and new continents emerges with illusionary light and shadow. Several mages with extraordinary magnanimity stand beside the table, seeming to be talking about how to arrange manpower.
, if you use the "secret vision" to look at it, you will see a dazzling aura in front of you.
Captain Owus didn't dare to speak casually, but stood silently near Archmage Buñeto. Of course, the other person already knew about it, so he introduced several other mages:
"This is Captain Owus of the Vanua High Seas Fleet, and he is also a direct descendant of the Vanua royal family. In the past few months, with the help of our mysterious eyes, the High Seas Fleet has been completely integrated. He is a very reliable talent.
.”
A noble-looking female mage across the round table asked: "Oh? I heard that the High Seas Fleet used to have a seven-person council, and the entire fleet was divided into different factions based on these seven people, and each operated their own activities. I don't know what happened to Captain Owus
Integrating the High Seas Fleet?"
Captain Owus replied: "First of all, the most troublesome Captain Edward in the council. As a descendant of the Deep Sea Squid, he was killed during the attack on the Wildfire Islands, which saved a lot of trouble. Then I organized the seven-man council
In the name of absence, I summoned many captains to discuss together. To the captain who likes property, I will give gold and silver treasures; to the captain who likes beauty, I will arrange to purchase female slaves from various places; to the captain who yearns for arcane magic, I will give magic items.
...Of course this requires the assistance of the Eye of Mystery."
"Very smart." The noble female mage asked with slight approval: "But what if it is a captain who likes power? Do you also plan to share power with them?"
Captain Owus showed a sharp look in his eyes and replied: "Then I will host a banquet for them. In this main hall, their blood will be mixed with the wine and flow all over the floor."
The noble female mage was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud: "Yes, yes. Buñeto, your judgment is not bad. Although you have been supported by generations of people, you will not completely ignore your ability and arrange for some mediocre idiots to do it."
live."
Captain Owus, who had his head lowered on the side, heard this and his heartbeat immediately accelerated. Three generations of his ancestors and grandsons supported the Archmage Buñeto. It was supposed to be a secret that both parties should strictly guard. How could this female mage reveal it in one sentence? And he himself
It is obvious that he wants to rely on Archmage Buñeto to obtain the assistance of the Eye of Mystery, and even use the Eye of Mystery to help him restore the Kingdom of Vanua. Now, in order to protect himself, Archmage Buñeto may treat himself as an abandoned person.
Son!
Archmage Buñeto seemed not to have expected such a sudden statement from the noble female mage, but he always had a serious expression and did not lose his composure at all. He just turned to Captain Owus and said: "What is your reason for sponsoring me?
"
Captain Owus felt that his head was going to explode. Archmage Buñeto was kicking the ball to him. His answer was slightly inappropriate and he offended the legendary mage. He was probably going to be blown to pieces by the spell immediately.
"I, I want to ask, didn't you say that His Excellency Nazarui wanted to summon me?" Captain Owus' mind was in a mess, and he couldn't squeeze out a reason from his mouth, so he could only deal with it casually: "I have something very important.
Things require his permission."
The noble female mage smiled and said: "A very important thing? You tell me first and listen to it."
Captain Owus suppressed his panic and replied: "I support Archmage Buñeto because I hope to get the help of the Eye of Mystery, not only to integrate the High Seas Fleet, but also to restore the Kingdom of Vanua. I hope to regain the kingdom.
Homeland, not just being king on an island far away from the mainland."
The noble female mage raised her eyebrows and asked: "The homeland of the kingdom? You should know that the Kingdom of Vanua had long been annexed by the Great Londinium Empire. Restoring the Kingdom of Vanua was equivalent to cutting off a large piece of the southwestern part of the empire.
territory."
"The Great Londinium Empire is no longer as strong as it once was. Although I am at sea, I also understand that the empire is currently facing extremely serious internal and external troubles, and even faced with the invasion of centaurs. The Senate has already proposed to cede the eastern territory.
In order to mitigate the invasion." Owus said more and more smoothly: "Now is the best opportunity. The fragility of the empire is already known to the world, why not give him a heavy blow now and completely disintegrate the empire!"
The noble female mage stared at Captain Owus and said, "Then why do you want to ask Nazarui about this matter?"
After Captain Owus swallowed his saliva, he continued: "First of all, the expansion of the Great Londinium Empire was inseparable from the Eye of Mystery. Similarly, the decline of the empire must also be arranged by the Eye of Mystery."
"You are very bold." The noble female mage said.
Seeing that the other party did not stop him, Captain Owus relaxed a little and said quickly: "Secondly, the Kingdom of Vanua was annexed under the leadership of the 'Golden Wisdom' Mikosi. If you want to restore this country, you still need to obtain Mikosi.
Student, Nazareth is approved by His Excellency.”
"Are you looking for a source of legitimacy for the restoration of the Kingdom of Vanua?" the noble female mage asked.
"Legitimacy?" Captain Owus said: "What is needed to establish a country is sufficient force to maintain power, to use force to obtain land and resources, and then in turn to maintain force to be powerful. As long as you have these, you have legitimacy."
The noble female mage smiled: "This can be regarded as an opinion."
Captain Owus felt relieved and asked: "Can I see His Excellency Nazaruis?"
The noble female mage gently pushed back her long hair on her shoulders and said with a smile: "It's right in front of you."
Captain Owusi suddenly raised his head and saw this noble female mage with a dignified face and a beautiful figure. She was stunned in place and did not dare to speak. He turned to look at Archmage Buñeto, who said nothing with a straight face.
"Your Excellency Nazaruis...isn't he a male?" Captain Owus asked with his lips trembling in fear.
"This is a clone of me of the opposite sex." The noble female mage said bluntly: "Or do you have doubts about my appearance?"
"I don't dare." Captain Owus thought hard and couldn't figure it out. What is a male legendary mage doing with a woman's body? Is it some kind of transvestite?
The noble female mage asked: "By the way, you just said that you would restore the Kingdom of Vanua, so naturally you are the king. Have you ever thought about who should be the queen? After all, this is related to the issue of the heir."
Captain Owus said: "The current idea is to marry the richest people in the commercial city-states in the southern part of the empire."
"Then have you ever thought about letting me be the queen?" the noble female mage asked.
"What?!" Captain Owus's tongue was tied, and he croaked like a duck waiting to be slaughtered: "No, no, no, I don't dare! How dare I think of such a thing?"
Captain Owus almost peed his pants on the spot when he heard the other party's proposal. Although this noble female mage was indeed very beautiful in appearance, after knowing that she was a clone of Nazareth, he absolutely did not want to get too close to her, even if
Even if it is a political marriage, I am not willing to do it. If the marriage partner is too strong, it will not be conducive to the restoration of the kingdom. Not to mention that Nazareth will be watching him every day. No matter how strong a man is, he will be frightened into impotence.
"I was just joking." The noble female mage laughed loudly and said: "Okay, I agree to restore Vanua. Later I will ask someone to arrange several powerful mercenary groups for you. You can decide on your own."
Captain Owusi immediately bowed and said: "From today on, the Kingdom of Vanua will be the most loyal ally of the Eye of Mystery!"
When the noble female mage heard this, she did not deliberately find fault. She just smiled faintly, looked to the other side and said: "Buñeto, I won't pursue those little tricks of yours, but you have to understand that there is a limit to my tolerance.
of."
"Yes." Master Buñeto, who used to be aloof and respected by thousands of people, bowed his head and agreed in front of Nazarui.
The noble female mage nodded slightly and looked at Captain Owus: "Okay, I'm summoning you this time mainly because I hope to get more accurate information about the ocean. After all, the deep-sea environment will also disturb prophecy spells. You and the Kuo Tao fish people
Since the smuggling trade has been re-established, you should have taken the opportunity to collect a lot of relevant information, right?"
Captain Owusi quickly reported: "Recently, the Deep Sea Squid once again ordered all races of murlocs to launch an attack on the Wildfire Islands, but the offensive is actually not as good as before. All races of murlocs are responding passively, while the Deep Sea Squid has been hiding in the underwater city.
Not showing up."
"What actions are being taken by the fishmen of all races?" the noble female mage asked.
"Indeed." Captain Owus replied: "The Kuo Tao fish people have discovered a new batch of siege crabs and repaired them. The Triton fish people tribes seem to be in secret contact and obtained a batch of siege crabs from unknown channels.
Weapons and magic items. As for the sahuagin, they began to attack other fishmen's underwater farms and contacted some of the fleeing groups."
"Are they going to launch a rebellion?" the noble female mage said with a smile: "It seems that the Tower of Pentagram is also pushing behind the scenes. I'm afraid the Kuo Tao fish people are not only doing business with you."
"These murlocs are profiteers on the bottom of the sea. They want to take advantage of anything they have. Moreover, they live deep in the sea, so we can't hold them accountable." Captain Owus said. "But we haven't gotten a piece of information from the Kuo Tao murlocs yet.
Know the truth and falsehood - The Mutual Protection Alliance seems to be gathering a group of powerful spellcasters, including the mages of the Tower of Pentagram and the re-emerging group of emerald-ring druids, together with the 'Duke of the Heart', to attack Loyer in the deep sea.
Fucheng launched a large-scale attack, intending to solve the obstacles to the southern route at once."