Reborn As a Pirate

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

If they exist, do they have real power?

If so, where do they inhabit?

If they exist, why don't they answer the prayers of believers?

The heavy rain came suddenly, just before the Golden Deer returned to the battle situation and was about to double-team the Andes.

It was the first time that the British actually gained the upper hand on the battlefield since the start of the naval battle nearly three hours ago. The first move means that the offensive and defensive positions will change, but it does not mean that victory is already within easy reach for the British.

Because the Andes is almost complete, the risk of forcibly joining a fourth-tier ship with twenty-four-pound heavy guns is beyond doubt.

Whether it was Lorraine, Bell, or Collingwood who was admiring from the sidelines, they all knew that the duel of life and death actually started at that moment.

Just then, the storm started.

The torrential rain obscured the defense's vision, the strong wind tore up the attacking route, the huge waves seized the shooting environment that the gunners depended on for a living, and the water vapor all over the sky shattered the French's biggest equipment. Fired in this weather.

The Andes could only fight against the storm in desperation. Twenty minutes later, the Golden Deer slammed into her starboard side. Lorraine and Haina led two hundred screaming pirates to board the ship and landed on the swaying floating island. Launch a swift offensive against the French.

Another ten minutes later, the Lucky Horseshoe also joined in, crashing headlong into the starboard side of the Golden Deer. More than a hundred sailors eager for a long-term appointment took their flagship as a transit, biting their swords and entered the battle.

There is no suspense about victory or defeat.

The Atlantic Defense Fleet under the French New World Fleet is at best a third-rate local fleet, and the veteran Earl Gervaudan is removed. From officers to sailors, from skills and tactics to fighting will, there is nothing too commendable.

In contrast, the privateer sailors under Lorraine's command are no different from pirates in terms of skills. Compared with regular artillery battles, boarding and plundering is their duty and specialty.

What's more, there are three superpowers on the Golden Deer, Lorraine, Heina, and Nuoya, whose personal combat power far exceeds that of ordinary people.

The more messy the defense organization is and the more complex the combat environment is, the more the individual's combat ability can be fully reflected.

The process of boarding battle can only be called overwhelming.

less than half an hour,

Under the cover of Yin Taro, Lorraine and Haina, who were walking with their backs, broke through the barriers and kicked open the door of the Admiral's command room on the Andes.

Washed up, changed into a brand-new military uniform, and Earl Gervaudan, who was covered 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 muskets, and six full volumes of raw-edged sailing journals.

There was no fear on his face.

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

Lorraine put away the knife and sold it with a smile, and stroked his chest to salute: My lord, Lorraine Anason Drake, the president of the Drake Chamber of Commerce, sends his greetings to you.

The 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, which is full of destroyers, does not seem to have your name.

No? Lorraine was even more surprised than Earl Gervaud.

However, he was not in a hurry to re-introduce himself, but stepped on bloody footprints, swaggered into the room, and walked all the way to the edge of the bar.

What are you drinking?

Of course it's the 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 there, which is an oriental handicraft given to me by my daughter.

Lorraine opened the cabinet according to her words, and saw the quaint bronze box at a glance.

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

The Earl shrugged regretfully: Collectors say it is a contemporary imitation, and my daughter was deceived. But to me, it is still priceless.

It's true for you. Lorraine took out the ice box, took a few pieces of ice, poured wine, and pushed the wine glass and ice box in front of the count, If you don't mind taking trouble, I relinquish ownership of it.

Many thanks.

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

Why is it a surprise to you that I haven't heard of you? De...

Drake.

Mr. Drake.

Lorraine took a sip of the wine, felt the mellowness contained in the wine evaporate on the taste buds, and let out a sigh of relief.

From the perspective of a junior, I suggest that the first thing you do when you return to the Navy Department of your country is to complain to the intelligence department of the New World for negligence.

Shirk responsibility?

Although this is also one aspect... Lorraine said bluntly, 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 enough to prove that it is not a false accusation.

It seems that I have to thank you again. Earl Gervaudan smiled wryly, Come back to business, Mr. Drake, please tell me about the damage on the ship?

Although the rain outside is a little lighter, it is not enough to count the results of the battle, 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 captain.

That's two different things. Your adjutant was clearly knocked off his sword and gun by me, but he still planned to stop me with his bare hands. Bravery doesn't mean success, and failure doesn't mean cowardice.

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

I knocked off the front tooth with the handle of the knife, and then probably bumped his head. Lorraine made a playful gesture of knocking on the door, But since his head can be embedded in the partition wall, generally speaking, his life will be fatal. worry.

You are a strange businessman... the earl felt extremely complicated, I have never heard of a president who is as good at combat as you are, not only excellent in naval battles, but also in combat...

While he was talking, a bloody sailor ran in through the gate handled by Henna and Noah, made a confession, and whispered in Lorraine's ear.

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

Is that so... Earl Gervaudan didn't show regret on his face, but gently pushed the gem-studded scepter towards Lorraine, I declare my surrender now, Mr. Drake.

He stood up, bent down and picked up the ice box at his feet, and straightened the medal on his chest: Where is my prison cell?

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

...

Three hours later, the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, and the weather was calm.

The finishing touches after the war were well under way on the three connected ships.

Lorraine was not in a hurry at all, because the cables on the ship were completely twisted together due to the connection with the ship in the storm. Even if he was in a hurry, it would be difficult to set off to support other battlefields in a short time.

This means that his Le Robert naval battle is over.

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

The battle started early in the morning, and after three hours of artillery battle, it entered the port in the storm. In the end, Lorraine won an irrefutable victory.

On the side of the defense fleet, the Andes was captured, and the main and auxiliary foremasts of the Totem were all blown off by the Golden Deer, and they were forced to face the storm with the worst attitude. It is still unknown whether it drifted to Le Robert or directly. sank to the bottom of the ocean.

In addition, 97 sailors on the Andes died in battle, 58 were seriously injured, and the rest were surrendered.

A total of 38 officers above the rank of lieutenant were captured. Count of the Kingdom of France, Admiral of the Atlantic Defense Fleet, and Rear Admiral Leo von Gervaudang were captured without a fight.

As for the Drake Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Deer was broken. Although it retained a certain amount of navigation capability, it was determined that it needed to be sent to the dock for overhaul. The Lucky Horseshoe was broken, with 42 sailors killed and 91 wounded.

In addition, the Alchemy Ballista: Hermes Trismegistus and the narwhal were completely destroyed.

After being cleared out, only the crossbow arm with the engraved inscription remained, and it was not until more than a month later that Karen made a pendant by himself, and was transferred to the valuable decoration in the captain's room of Lorraine alongside the privateer certificate.

Of course that's just another story.

At least at that time, in the calm Le Robert Bay, Lorraine's heart ached when he learned that his loyal sailors had given up a few large boxes of ancient gold in exchange for the whaling inheritance that had turned into such a fragmented appearance. .

It's so simple... I thought that the thing that was praised as a masterpiece of ancient alchemy could really have the indestructible property as in the legend... It turns out that it is just stronger.

What are you talking about? Hana walked in with a blank look on her face.

It's talking about it. Lorraine raised his crossbow arm, It's broken.

There was obvious disgust in Haina's eyes: The ballista has long been useless, and it's good if it's broken now. It's time to replace it with two mortars to enhance the Jinlu's assault capability.

Although you say that... Lorraine sighed, Why are you here?

The Hornet.

The Wasp is back?