Chapter 381: Encounter of Two Heroes (9)
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A naval battle unfolded in the waters near La Spezia.
The opponent was Sardinia’s royal army, which was in tatters after fighting monsters. Our side consisted of a united fleet between La Spezia and the Empire comparable to a freshly caught herring.
La Spezia notified us of their desire to betray Sardinia the day after Marquis Rody’s death. All but one of the Marquis’ vassals chose to betray Sardinia. The knight captain was the only one to maintain their loyalty to the royal family, but unfortunately, his comrades killed him.
The Marquis was undoubtedly a good lord. After his death, his vassals, the citizens’ assembly, and the farmers all became enraged. A tiny push on the back was all they needed to make them cooperate.
“Ueeegh, uuegh!”
And currently, I was experiencing the highest degree of seasickness.
“……It looks like the Count Palatine’s dignity is spilling all over the deck. Is it that difficult for you?”
“Ugh. Now that I think about it, this is my first time ever going out to sea…… Urk!”