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nChapter 218: Tension and Conflict

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nLooking at the two fully armed warships approaching, the captain, guards, and sailors were on high alert.

nSwords were drawn, crossbows loaded.

nUnable to determine if they were friends or foes.

nIf they were friends, they might request help from the Lienhardt Grand Duchy in the name of the nation.

nBut if they were enemies…

nTheir hearts sank; even though they were prepared to sacrifice themselves, they would do everything to protect the safety of the Lady.

n“Brave soldiers, please temporarily put down your weapons,”

nThe Lady suddenly stood up, her melodious voice like a lark resounding.

nEveryone was startled, and the captain asked in puzzlement, “My Lady, we can’t afford to lower our guard until we know whether they are enemies or friends!”

n“Exactly. If we brandish our weapons first, we might turn someone who was friendly or had the potential to become a friend into an enemy.”

nThe Lady gazed at them, her delicate face adorned with a playful smile, “Besides, we can’t win against them anyway, can we?”

nThese words left the captain and his crew momentarily stunned, then they couldn’t help but smile wryly; they had to admit, the Lady always managed to persuade them from a certain perspective, and it sounded quite reasonable.

n“Very well, let’s all temporarily lay down our weapons.” The chief guard sighed helplessly, shaking his head. “But remember, if they show any malice, we’ll counterattack immediately, with the priority of protecting the Lady’s safety!”

nAs the warships approached closer, everyone’s vigilance reached its peak.

nHowever, when they saw the figures on the ship, they were all taken aback.

nWell… not only were there humans on the ship, but also murlocs, nagas, and adorable flying creatures.

nVarious races mixed together like a hodgepodge.

nJust as they were astonished,

nIn addition to these, dozens of sea tribe warriors riding giant lobsters emerged from the sea, followed by hundreds of enormous alchemical devilfish and floating sea spiders.

nThere were also several giant birds flying in a formation in the sky.

nA diverse array of powerful soldiers surrounded them in an instant, eyeing them warily.

nThe two warships encircled them from both sides, and the dozen or so cannon barrels on the ship exuded a chilling air.

nThe captain and chief guard looked at this scene, their expressions growing more solemn. They discreetly shielded the Lady behind them, their muscles tensing, their hands on the hilt of their blades, ready to unsheath them at any moment.

nThe atmosphere instantly became tense, both sides poised for conflict.

nJust as the heavy tension reached its climax, a voice came from the ship.

n“This is the Stormy Sea, the private domain of our lord.”

n“Who are you, and why have you trespassed here?”

nHearing this, the captain and his group were immediately stunned.

nWhat? The Stormy Sea is the private domain of their lord?

nSeeing them remain silent, the voice spoke again, this time with some impatience.

n“I’ll ask again, who are you, and why have you come here!?”

nThe captain took a deep breath, sheathed his half-drawn sword, and performed the standard salute of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy’s navy toward the source of the voice, “I honor Your Excellency, I am the captain of the Radiant Envoy under the command of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy’s navy, currently on a mission.

nWe were unaware that this place had a lord, nor did we intend to trespass. However, we were attacked on our journey, and to escape the pursuit, we had no choice but to take the risk of passing through the storm and seek refuge here.

nBut unfortunately, the Radiant Envoy suffered continuous damage, and it became severely damaged, sinking to the point of no return. Therefore, we had to abandon the ship and flee.”

nThe captain pointed at the debris floating on the nearby sea surface, explaining in detail, his expression sincere, bowing again respectfully.

n“We might have caused offense, so on behalf of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy, please accept our sincere apology.”

nIt must be said that this approach is impeccable. They first explain their reasons and then apologize while subtly mentioning their backing.

nThis method showed humility, gave the other party respect, and also created a certain level of deterrence.

nEven from the most critical perspective, it is difficult to find any fault.

nHowever, they couldn’t have anticipated the kind of leader they were dealing with.

nListening to the rapid explanation, Anina suddenly felt a headache, but at least she caught the most crucial point.

nInadvertent intrusion.

nThat made things easy.

nAnina waved her hand dismissively, “Then just leave now.”

nThe captain and chief guard subconsciously looked down at the small boat they were standing on, and even though they maintained a composed appearance, their lips couldn’t help twitching.

nLeave in this small boat?

nThey were afraid they might get capsized by the storm before even sailing out of the stormy sea, going straight to meet all the past Grand Dukes of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy.

n“Allow me to negotiate with them,” the girl, supported by her maids, emerged from behind the captain and chief guard, facing the opposite side.

n“Please be careful, My Lady…” Both men subconsciously tried to shield the girl behind them, but she stopped them with a raised hand.

n“It’s fine; they are not enemies.”

nThe girl shook her head, lifting her head like a proud peacock, looking up at Anina, who stood on the deck of the several-meter-high warship.

nHer expression neither haughty nor subservient, even on the slightly swaying small boat, she elegantly performed a kneeling salute.

n“I am Monica Valencia, daughter of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy’s ruler.”

n“Due to an enemy attack, the Radiant Envoy has sunk, and the supplies onboard have been lost to the sea. With only our current resources and ships, we don’t have enough to return..”

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