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nWho?

nLandon calmly sat in his car, lowered the back of his seat, leaned back and took out a few snacks from his space before watching the system's monitors.

nWhy stress?

nBy now, the Navy, Coastal guards, Marines and the rest should be able to handle this, no?

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n~Shwah. Shwah.~~

nThe brutal sea waves hastily clash around the lower parts of the sh.i.p.s, making the chained up slaves steering below both tired and strained.

nThe waters were still turbulent due to the rains and stormy water that befell the seas over the last few days.

nNot surprisingly, as they speculated from the clouds and winds, today was going to be a somewhat sunny day with no rains.

nPrimate Jimosen the 3rd, and Private Linvor, were calmly seated in a luxurious room, talking about their upcoming battle.

nJimosen had left Yodan with 21 sh.i.p.s, all filled with 150,000 people.

nFrom there, he headed to Selo village in the western parts of Carona to wait for Primate Linvor of Deiferus, who was bringing 27 sh.i.p.s with 200,000 people.

nHe waited in a very desolate village that wouldn't attract the attention of many.

nAnd to avoid pirates, they sailed somewhat close to the perimeter around the shores that were deemed fit.

nPirate sh.i.p.s were typically stationed further in, targeting those leaving Pyno.

nBut just by sailing around Pyno in close distances, as many do, one would be fine.

nThat said, there were instances where pirates did sail closer, but it was rare... Unless they were there for missions or headed towards one of the empires in Pyno.

nThat said, they got here with not so much trouble.

nAnd those that saw them hurriedly gave them way.

nNow, Jimosen and Linvor brought in about 350,000 men on 48 sh.i.p.s.

nEveryone was now ready for action.

nThe men were already dressed up, with everyone knowing whether they would stay on the sh.i.p.s or leave once they arrived.

nAgain, some were still sharpening their swords to pass the time, while others hist stood on the deck of their sh.i.p.s, fidgeting to begin the battle

nFor his Excellency, they were determined to win this war.

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n~Knock. Knock. Knock.~

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"Primates, we will arrive in 2 hours.

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nJamisen nodded:

"40 minutes before we arrive, tell the men to all stand on deck. Now go!

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"Yes, Primate.

" Said the middle-aged man who just knocked.

nWith that, he left and closed the doors hurriedly.

nLinvor, who had been quietly drinking some water, calmly raised his eyebrows:

"Jimosen. Be sure to wear the ring before the battle.

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"I know. How could I not?

nThe rings his excellency gave us are the rings of victory that had ensured the Temples numerous wins since its creation.

nThese are spiritual rings, so don't worry.

nI'll wear mine just before we leave.

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"Hmmm,

" Linvor replied before c.a.r.e.s.sing the bluish sapphire-looking ring on his finger.

nJimosen's being was a red ruby one instead.

nBefore leaving, the rings had been given to them to bless them, ensuring their victory.

nAll battles in the temple's history had always been won when people wore these sacred rings.

nAnd so it was believed that these rings were lucky charms, always ensuring that things went their way.

nBoth Primates (Bishops) were ecstatic when thinking about the rewards they would receive for completing the mission.

nThey were promised a rank up from Primates to Holy Primates, meaning they would be given way more control and power.

nBut that wasn't all. They would also be given paradise estates, with a haram for a king.

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nAlmost all men dreamt of Harams.

nSo how could they not want theirs?

nOf course, the rule there is that the women who entered, would never leave the estate at will.

nThey will only be permitted to go out once a month, which wasn't a rare thing.

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nHarems were like this.

nThe women stayed in a fictional paradise, fighting with themselves and dreaming of being with their husbands.

nThey couldn't leave the estates without permission.

nOf course, many around Pyno could leave 3 or 4 times a month max.

nThe only exception to this rule was if some party, gathering or event was hosted.

nWithout these special events, the women would have to stay put all through the month and years, only having specific number of times they could go out.

nSome even dressed up as men or slaves in an attempt to have a good time outside.

nSuch was the life of a Haram woman.

nThey typically stayed indoors with their children and often received teachers to their estates to teach the women poetry, art, dance etc.

nTo relieve boredom, the women always organized private competition amongst themselves.

nThey had to find a way to entertain themselves while waiting for their husband to favour them.

nOf course, all these were what Jimosen and Linvor looked forward to.

nHis excellency had promised them estates filled with 80 women of their choice.

nThe place will always be heavily guarded and will belong to them.

nEven if the women they chose were already married, his excellency would still give her to them.

nQuite frankly, they had the hits for a few Baymardian girls they saw in the newspapers, magazines and pamphlets... especially those models.

nNow that they would conquer the place, his Excellency should allow them to claim some of them, no?

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nFinally, they would also be given more money as rewards too for completing the mission.

nAnd with this money, they could buy black powder, get more weapons and do other things to strengthen their teams.

nMake no mistake. Even within the temple, they secretly competed amongst themselves.

nSome Primates had fallen to the status of Luncars (Battle priests

/ Captains), while others had fallen into the group of ordinary warriors called Dragias.

nThe temple of Dragmus was a very competitive place, with everyone striving for the top position, with some even wishing to be Elders.

nSo one false move and their positions would be in jeopardy.

nBoth Jimosen and Linvor clenched their fists in determination.

nNo matter what, they had to come out victorious!

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