Chapter 98: The Aftermath Of The Attack
The ship’s large square sail strained against the fierce winds, and the crew worked tirelessly to keep it on course despite the damage on the top mast.
Their faces were etched with exhaustion and determination. A bolt of lightning illuminated the sky every now and then, casting an eerie glow over the choppy waters.
The storm lasted nearly an hour, its fury whipping the sea into a frenzy. After what felt like forever, the rain began to ease off, and the wind gradually calmed. The sky slowly brightened, and the clouds parted to reveal a glimmer of sunlight.
Once tumultuous and dangerous, the sea slowly soothed until it was as smooth as glass.
In the aftermath of the attack, the crews struggled to tend to the wounded and repair the damage to the vessel. Three seamen had lost their lives in the brutal attack, and two more were severely injured. The rest of the crews suffered from varying degrees of injuries, from moderate to minor.
Once the storm had cleared, the knights and other crew members set to work cleaning away the debris and clearing the deck under the shipmaster’s order.
The crews solemnly gathered the lifeless bodies of their fallen comrades, carefully shrouding them in cloth and placing them aside, waiting for a proper burial. It was a grim task, made all the more difficult by the emotional toll of the recent battle.
Despite the damage done to the topmast, the experienced seamen on board quickly set to work, using a spare timber to replace the damaged section.
With deft skill and precision, they hoisted the replacement into position using rigging to support the mast. Though it was only a temporary repair, it was well done, ensuring the ship could continue its journey towards Port Braska.
Kyren took charge of the living pirates, who had been left behind by their gang, and coordinated their detention. They were quickly tied up, gagged, and temporarily detained in the stable, where they could be monitored closely.
Though the pirates were once a threat to Kyren and the people on board, their injuries were still treated as they deserved according to Cassian detention law — prisoners were entitled to receive medical care until their executions.