radiothebook Chapter 220 Fighting After Removing Armor
Chapter 220 Fighting After Removing Armor
Chapter 220 Fighting After Removing Armor
The identity of the first pirate in history is unknown.
But he was undoubtedly younger than Lord Justinian's ancestor, the famous Scarlet Prince.
It is said that the Crimson Prince was a great navigator who discovered the Burning Heart Islands, which later became the "home of pirates".
However, the Crimson Prince's Blazing Golden Lance got lost on its quest to find Feathered Isle and never returned.
However, the navigator discovered a new continent and remains active to this day.
Dick was unable to decide for a moment whether the navigator or the Scarlet Prince was the greatest navigator in history.
But since the navigator was able to defeat the loyal dog, it means he is no ordinary person.
If asked who could defeat the navigator at sea, Dick could only believe in the descendants of the Scarlet Prince.
The Justinian family is an ancient family, and they must have produced many talented people in every generation, otherwise they would not still be so powerful today.
John Justinian was hailed as a genius, and he was often compared to the Scarlet Prince.
In Dick's opinion, Lord John was indeed no ordinary man, possessing both good looks and talent, but he was not comparable to the Scarlet Prince.
Therefore, Dick was actually quite worried, wondering if he could really carry out the strategic plan devised by the loyal dog.
Someone just knocked on the door to report that the fleet has made direct contact with the navigator's ships.
However, John simply ordered the man to inform all the ships to proceed according to plan.
Then he sat down comfortably in the chair and quietly looked at the nautical chart on the table.
Dick cautioned, "Lord Justinian, the Navigator is a formidable opponent; please take this seriously."
"Am I not serious?"
"But now that the naval battle has begun, why don't you go up to the deck to take a look?"
"What difference would a single glance make? I've already received reports about the situation at sea; making another trip won't affect the overall situation."
John said dismissively,
"Besides, this ship won't be directly involved in naval battles."
"Not participating in the war?"
“That’s right,” John nodded. “Commanding a battle and governing a city are essentially no different. As long as everyone does their job, the war and the city can function smoothly.”
Although Dick was asked by John to serve as a temporary staff officer, he had no experience in military affairs and therefore could not judge whether John's words were correct.
But one thing is certain: if he were a loyal dog, he probably wouldn't sit motionless in the captain's cabin the whole time; he would at least stand at the bow and keep an eye on the battle situation.
However, every leader has different habits, and Dick couldn't ask John to do anything.
John seemed to sense Dick's worry, and he smiled and said:
"Lord Dick, there's no need to be too anxious. So far, everything is progressing according to the loyal dog's plan. Commander Hubert's wisdom and courage far exceed my expectations. I believe his plan will definitely succeed, allowing the Allied forces to capture or hunt down that despicable navigator tonight."
Alternatively, sink the two gold coin ships.
Dick nodded slightly; he had complete faith in the loyal dog.
He already knew Lord Hubert's motives for tonight's actions, and he had no reason not to continue trusting his master.
John added, "And the loyal dog's plan left fewer than twenty ships to guard Shoepad Island. Do you know what that means? There are over four hundred ships attacking the navigator!"
"It's impossible for one ship to defeat such a large fleet," Dick said, still worried, "but the navigator only needs to think about escaping."
“You’re right,” John said, “but you also know how meticulous the loyal dog’s plans are. Even if the navigator’s ship can fly, it will surely be shot down by our fleet’s giant crossbows.”
"The ships in this fleet come from all corners of the world. There is your kingdom's fleet, as well as my longships. Ships have also been sent from the Frozen Continent and the Far East Continent."
"Brother Dick, do you know what this means?"
Dick shook his head.
"This operation to eliminate the Navigator mobilized the entire world's resources!"
John's tone was slightly exaggerated.
Upon hearing this, Dick understood what John meant.
The only being that cannot be killed by the combined might of the entire world is a god!
But clearly the navigator was just a mortal, and a scoundrel among mortals at that.
Dick didn't even want so many warships to besiege the navigator, otherwise even if the navigator lost, he would inevitably be judged by later generations as having lost but still being honored.
Dick didn't say these words aloud; he knew his thoughts weren't important.
If the navigator were to escape in the end, it would be a desecration of the loyal dog's sacrifice.
"Alright, Lord Dick, relax. Although our forces have a clear advantage, I also understand that the Navigator is no ordinary person. This naval battle will likely last for some time. If you'd like, how about telling me about the duel between the Loyal Dog and the Navigator?"
Dick was unwilling to talk about that battle, or even recall it.
However, he also understood that it was the loyal dog's last battle, and Dick had a duty to pass on the master's heroic figure to future generations.
At least future generations should understand that loyal dogs are not weak, and that it was an incredible battle.
Dick took a deep breath and began to recount the battle.
He spoke in great detail, and John listened attentively, almost never interrupting Dick.
After Dick finished speaking, he found John staring blankly, his face full of shock.
John asked, "Lord Dick, are you sure you're telling me about tonight's battle, and not some mythological tale or a bard's poem?"
"I'm not exaggerating at all."
“I’ve heard about Loyal Dog’s fighting prowess before. He seems to have started as a champion, just like you,” John said, spreading his hands. “But you mentioned a Navigator who died twice, once with his head chopped off and once with his brains smashed open, yet he still survived?”
"Yes-
The Holy City Lord of Lieyang City was speechless for a long time.
He opened his lips several times, only to close them again on his own.
Finally, he asked, "What kind of power did that navigator wield?"
"I don't know," Dick shook his head. "I was just an observer, and the two of them didn't exchange a single word during the fight."
"Hmm—" John pondered, "If he's a man who can reverse death, then it makes sense that the loyal dog lost to him."
Dick nodded and added:
"The adult almost completely suppressed the navigator throughout the entire battle, until the very last moment when the navigator seized upon a momentary opening."
"In the best battles, victory or defeat often hinges on a split second," John said. "You mean, even the final navigator lost his left arm?"
"Yes, his left arm and the adult's right shoulder didn't even leave any remains, as if they were directly erased from this world."
"This means the Navigator may have reached his limit," John said. "Otherwise, a Navigator capable of bringing the dead back to life wouldn't have failed to restore his left arm. Lord Dick, your master, also pushed the Navigator to the brink; he only narrowly lost!"
Hearing this, Dick felt even more sorrowful.
If the adult had been luckier, he might have already defeated the navigator, and there wouldn't be this current siege.
"And I finally understand why Commander Peyton would go to such lengths for a single ship," John remarked.
Wasn't Dick the same?
If one day someone wants to deal with him and uses almost the entire world's military power, he will surely feel excited in addition to fear.
This is undoubtedly an affirmation of his abilities, and can even be considered an honor.
"Knock knock knock~"
A knock came at the door.
Dick was already used to it; Johnny would come to report the current battle situation to John every now and then.
This also informed Dick that, up to that point, the situation on the battlefield had been progressing smoothly.
"Come in," John said.
Johnny walked in, but this time his face seemed to show a hint of panic. He bowed and said:
"grown ups."
John asked, "What's wrong?"
"The Navigator - Has Broke Through"
After he finished speaking, a deathly silence fell over the captain's cabin.
Dick jumped to his feet, while John asked in equal panic:
"What exactly happened?!"
The three of them hurriedly left the captain's cabin and went to the bow of the ship to look out.
In the distance, Dick saw ships packed tightly together in the sea ahead.
Johnny also explained to the two of them what had happened over there:
"According to the report, that navigator is no ordinary person. We don't know what he did, but accidents always happen whenever someone gets close to his ship. Either the crew members suddenly die, or the entire ship bursts into flames, and there are all sorts of strange phenomena."
"So, with so many ships, couldn't we stop a single pirate?" John questioned.
"That power is so unpredictable that the captains of several warships have questioned your wisdom and blamed you for using them as stepping stones to send them to their deaths."
"Damn it, how could I have known the Navigator had such capabilities!" John looked at Dick. "Interim Chief of Staff, did you know the Navigator possessed that kind of power?"
“I know you already know,” Dick said, “but I think it’s not surprising that he could do this much, given that the Navigator has already demonstrated so many abilities.”
But John seemed to be asking casually, and he regained his composure halfway through Dick's sentence.
He said, "The navigator is ultimately just a mortal; his power cannot be inexhaustible to keep the ship in pursuit. There will always come a time when the navigator can no longer retaliate!"
Johnny cautioned, "My lord, the members of this fleet are not subjects of Sun City. Almost everyone has their own interests to consider. Your orders are not enough to make them willingly and gladly face death."
Dick asked, "Do they dare disobey orders?"
"They don't dare," John said, "but they dare to shirk their duties, leaving me with no grounds to hold them accountable."
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Seeing John regain his composure, Dick understood why he was so highly regarded by the world. Even in an emergency, John Justinian was still able to accurately analyze the current situation.
After a brief pause, John said:
"The Navigator's strength exceeded my expectations. I underestimated them, which was indeed my mistake. But fortunately, Count Hubert's deployment was comprehensive enough, and there were two more encirclements waiting for the Navigator."
"Johnny, notify the First Encirclement Fleet to change formation, pursue the navigator's ships, and force and compress the navigator's escape route."
"In addition, have all fleets carefully observe the patterns of the navigator's counterattacks and try to find a countermeasure."
"yes!"
Johnny responded and went to carry it out.
John muttered, "Who exactly is the Navigator? He's taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly! How can he do that?"
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Dick was equally surprised; he hadn't expected the navigator to not only try to escape, but also to counterattack and severely damage the fleet.
However, he believes the navigator will absolutely not be able to escape.
This was a plan of encirclement and annihilation devised by the loyal dog, who was considered the most knowledgeable opponent of the Navigator in the world. He must have taken the Navigator's capabilities into account, and his deployment was absolutely foolproof!
But Dick still asked, "Your Excellency Justinian, don't you intend to go closer and take a look?"
“There’s no need,” John said. “The Viper’s performance is no better than other ships, and our proximity will only be of limited help to the battle.”
John's idea may not be wrong, but it's definitely not the style of a loyal dog.
Lord Hubert always did things personally, and Dick was a loyal disciple.
"In that case, Your Excellency Justinian, please allow me to return to Lord Peyton's ship."
"Why? I told you, I need your advice."
"But I am hardly a competent advisor; Sir Johnny is clearly a better advisor than I am."
With that, Dick took off his staff sword and handed it back to John.
John stared at it for a few seconds, then sighed:
"Well, it seems the loyal dog has really given you a good lesson—"
John took the sword, Dick bowed slightly to him, then turned and walked toward the gunwale, swinging back onto the loyal dog's old ship.
Back on deck, the first mate immediately came forward:
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"Speed up and head towards the front of the fleet. We're going to catch up with the navigator."
"Yes, sir!"
After bowing, the first mate cautiously asked,
"Are we going to avenge Earl Peyton?"
Dick thought for a few seconds, then said in a deep voice:
"A warrior dies in a duel; it is the end he chose himself, and there is no grudge to be avenged."
As soon as he finished speaking, the first mate lowered his head.
Dick immediately realized that he, too, admired loyal dogs.
"But—" Dick continued, "Our lord's honor must be defended by us, and our lord's shame must be washed away by us!"
Upon hearing this, the first mate's eyes glistened with tears.
He gave Dick a full curtsy before leaving to continue his work.
Dick, on the other hand, returned to the loyal dog's cabin on the ship.
Looking at the Earl's tattered dark green armor, Dick's eyes hardened.
Then he began to remove his armor and placed it beside him.
The loyal dog once instructed Dick to take his place in armor.
That suit of armor symbolizes the adults' determination to fight.
"And the adults once guided me," Dick recalled, "my strength is suited for fighting naked."
Therefore, my resolve is the opposite of that of adults; I will—
Shed your armor and fight!