Reborn Ancient Western Europe

The Coral Seas is a very special place.In addition to being rich in reef fish, it is also in an extremely special and important geographical location.

This is a sea area of ​​[-] square kilometers. It is located in the northeast of Dimos City and is the limit of the entire empire's territory extending eastward.At the same time, this is also the westernmost side of the Van Nuss sea area.

This is a treaty sea, in fact, it is not owned by any country.

Vanus is a country half surrounded by the sea and half connected to the empire by land.It is rich in medicinal materials and various ores, both of which are commodities that are in great demand by the empire.As for Vanners, due to its small size and unsuitable soil for crop growth, it has always been overly dependent on the empire for food.Therefore, the empire and Vanus have maintained a very close business relationship for mutual benefit.

In fact, a large part of these commercial exchanges are carried out through caravans between the two countries.These caravans generally travel on two trade routes.One is land, which crosses the border between the two countries.The other is the sea route.That is, the road across the Coral Sea.

Princess Heina is very interested in the coral sea area. On the second day after arriving in Deimos, the group of them directly boarded the Sea Eagle, the largest sailing ship in Deimos City, and sailed to the coral sea area. .

Gray stood on the deck, leaning on the railing, looking out to sea.It is more than nine o'clock in the morning, and the sun has not left the sea level too far. The sea water not far away is sparkling, and black and white seagulls fly low from time to time, splashing golden rays of light.

It's really good weather for sailing.

The sky was so blue that it was almost transparent, and even half a cloud could not be seen.There is a slow breeze flowing in the air, with the fresh fishy smell of sea water, soothing people's hearts.The coral sea area looks calm at the moment, beautiful and serene, and the ships sail as if they are driving on a smooth sapphire mirror.

However, Gray knew that this kind of calm would only appear at this fixed time of the year.

There is a song in Deimos City that has been circulated among sailors for a long time. Gray heard Dylan humming it after he was drunk.It roughly means that under the blue sea of ​​the Coral Sea, there is an evil devil sleeping.He was sealed here by the gods, lost his freedom and sunlight, and could only be company with the cold sea water.In each year, he has three months to cry, three months to be angry, three months to curse, and for the remaining three months, the devil began to fall into a deep sleep, in the dark, thinking of the things he once had. everything of.

Those who seek gold across the Coral Sea, remember God's gift and punishment, and be reverent and cautious.Otherwise, you will be swept into the deep sea by the storm, be struck by lightning on the mast, be deafened by thunder, and be with the devil in the dark forever.Only the most devout sailors can enjoy the grace of God and reach the shore you want to go.

The tone of this song is extremely slow, and in some places it even directly uses a narrative tone.Gray recalled, trying to hum it softly.

"Three months of crying, three months of anger, three months of cursing, and the remaining three months, he fell into a deep sleep in the night..."

"What are you singing?"

Covered by a faint shadow, Gray turned his head and saw a strand of golden hair sliding down the railing, being gently blown by the sea breeze.

Prince Grace.

Gray couldn't help but sighed inwardly.

Contrary to the image of various princes in Gray's vision, Grace looks like a shy and introverted teenager who has not experienced much in the world.He has a pair of blue eyes as clear as the sky, and a head of curly and smooth blond hair that is left long behind the back. These shiny hairs are slightly curved inward along the chin in a shallow arc, making him look even more beautiful. Still childish.

Gray only realized this when they met for the first time. Even though he had the title of heir to the empire and prince on his head, Grace himself was just a teenager who had just reached his full age.

He was looking at Gray curiously now, blinking his clear blue eyes, asking for an answer.

Gray stepped back slightly, put his left hand on his right shoulder, bent down and respectfully greeted him.Grace seemed to be used to these etiquettes. He waited for Geri to stand up straight after the ceremony, looked at him again and asked, "What were you singing just now?"

"That's just a local song in Deimos City, Prince Grace." Gray replied.But obviously, this answer did not satisfy the curious teenager in front of him.

He continued to ask: "What is this song about? I heard you sing about the sea, is it related to this piece of coral sea?"

Gray paused, just about to answer.But behind Grace, Beth and Princess Heina walking towards them.

Princess Haina, the eldest princess of the empire, is known as the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital.To be honest, when he saw her for the first time, Ge Rui was truly amazed.Different from Beth's warm and direct beauty, Princess Heina's beauty is the standard type of nobles in the imperial capital.

Her facial features are very three-dimensional, especially her lips, which are delicate and plump like roses that have just bloomed with dew.The hair is the same golden color as Grace, but the eyes are very mysterious and cold green, with a little blue, like unpredictable opals.And her own character is also glamorous and noble, which perfectly interprets the so-called aristocratic demeanor.

Although it was not the first time seeing Princess Henna and Beth standing together, Gray still had the feeling of seeing the cover of a fashion magazine again.The strong contrast between fire and ice, passion and indifference has an incredible beauty.They simply stood on the deck, and Gray felt that his eyes were a little bit delusional.

Princess Heina unfolded the small folding fan with ivory fan bones in her hand, and covered her chest, leaned slightly sideways, and half leaned on the railing beside Prince Grace.She was wearing a tulle dress with a blue background and white clouds pattern today, against the background of the blue sea and blue sky behind her, it was indescribably beautiful.

"Gerry, I saw Butler Jon just now, and he is looking for you." Her voice was clear, but it wasn't the crispness of a girl in the general sense, but the coldness of jade knocking.Her voice matches her face and her temperament very well.Everything is cold, separated by a thick layer of frost.

Beth staggered half a step away from Princess Heina, and secretly winked at Gray.She was wearing a light smoke gray long dress today, which was cut to a close fit. Apart from a slanting white decoration on the chest, there was no other decoration.She tied her long hair neatly behind her head and secured it with a dark blue jeweled headband.

Smoky gray was a color that did not match her skin, and she now looked at least ten years older than usual.

Beth is a smart person, and sometimes even Jon is amazed by her grasp of the scene.So from the very beginning, in terms of clothing choices, she tended to highlight her status as a baroness, rather than being the lord of Deimos.The duchess, especially the duchess who was canonized because of the merits of her father or husband, had a very high status in the empire.Although Bess was kicked out of the imperial capital in a disguised form, as long as her status as a duchess exists, even Prince Grace and Princess Haina will be courteous to her.

"Prince Garris, young master Gray, good day." Beth greeted them with a smile.Then he looked at Gray and said, "Butler Jon is probably waiting for you at the captain's place now, so go over quickly."

Gray just wanted what he wanted, he was really not suitable to face these shining royal creatures.So after saying goodbye, I left in a hurry.

Princess Haina watched his leaving back, frowned slightly, and there was a trace of dissatisfaction in her voice: "Grace, what were you talking about just now?"

Grace seemed a little afraid of his half-sister, he forced a smile, and replied, "We're just talking..."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Princess Heina interrupted him, and continued: "You know, the Tislandi family has come here to explain to the father that Gray is in poor health, so it's best not to disturb him too much. Him. You forgot?"

Prince Grace was silent for a while before replying, "I haven't forgotten, sister."

Princess Heina closed the folding fan in her hand, tapped it on the palm of her hand, and said coldly: "It's best if you don't forget, my dear brother. Why do you think we came to Dimos City this time, Tis The Randy family..."

"elder sister!"

Grace interrupted her abruptly, then said hastily with a straight face: "I'm a little uncomfortable, I'm going down to rest first."

Princess Heina unfolded the folding fan in her hand again, covering the sneer on her lips.The opal-like blue-green eyes were icy cold, and no emotion could be seen.

Beth watched all this quietly, her expression remained calm and unchanged.She waited for Prince Grace to go away before smiling again and holding Princess Heina's arm.

"Your Highness, the sea is windy, let's go back to our room and have a cup of tea."

Princess Heina glanced at her, and after a while, she nodded obediently, and slowly walked down the deck while holding her hand.

And Gray, who knew nothing about this conversation, was staying in the captain's cabin, drinking hot milk in small sips, while watching Jon and Captain Lawrence discuss the route.

Gray now thinks that Jon is really a miracle. Not only can he understand those abstract nautical charts, but he can also read astrology.

"According to the current speed, we will reach the center of the coral sea area by tonight at the latest." Lawrence held a glass of malt wine in one hand, and drew routes that only he could understand in the air with the other hand.He is over 50 years old this year, but his body is still very tough.He lived with his father on the boat since he was a child, and basically grew up at sea, and he is very familiar with the temper of the sea.

"That's the latest situation, it can't be wrong." He said firmly, and at the same time took a big gulp of ale, and continued: "It will definitely be windy after noon, and my nose can't be wrong."

He did have a big red nose, but Gray thought it was because he drank too much wine, and it might not have anything to do with his ability to predict the weather at sea.

Jon also believed in Lawrence's rich experience, but he was still a little worried.If they can't reach the central area of ​​the Coral Sea before dark, they will spend the night at sea.Although for the crew, this is extremely normal and has become part of their lives.But the dangers at sea are multiplied at night, and this ship also carries Prince Grace and Princess Henna.

Listening to the discussion between Jon and Captain Lawrence, Gray finally couldn't help raising his hand and asked a question: "Why, you don't have to worry about the central area of ​​the Coral Sea? Is there anything special there?"

Jon and Lawrence looked back at him at the same time, and after a long silence, Lawrence suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hey, hey, hey, look, there is actually someone in Demos who doesn't know about it. And this person is actually our little Gray!"

Jon smiled, stretched out his hand and rubbed Gray's hair, looking extremely eager to laugh.

Gray stared at them blankly, not knowing what he should know, but he didn't know.

"It's not his fault. After all, Gray was born in the imperial capital, and his mother may have forgotten to tell him about it." Jon smiled and turned to Lawrence and said, "His mother lives in Dimo Do you remember the one in the center?"

Lawrence laughed out loud again, he could hardly hold the cup in his hand.He gasped and said: "I remember, of course I remember her, she was a wonderful lady, and there will never be another character like her in Demos, no more. You too, Joe Well, it will be difficult for Demos to produce a second man like you."

"Jon?" Gray looked at him in surprise. It was the first time he knew that Jon was actually from Deimos City.However, he is still more curious about what is so special about the center of the Coral Sea Region.

Jon and Lawrence looked at each other, then turned their heads away.Jon suppressed a smile, looked at Gray and assured him: "Trust me, Master Gray, it's definitely a surprise there."

This is a surprise that only Demos people will know.

Jon looked at Gray with a curious and expectant face, and deep in his heart, there was a softness that was almost thick and insoluble.