"Hahaha, sure!
You haven't changed much after the trip to New Ewen Harbor, but you've become richer. Since you said so, I won't hold back! "
Milan, who came from a wealthy family, naturally did not lack one or two meals of fine wine. She was satisfied with Elvin's attitude.
In the past six months, she had completed the qualitative change from a "Clairvoyant" to a "Prophet". Her Knight level, which she had been suppressing, had also increased. Both of them had broken through to Grade 2, and she was now both an official wizard and an official Knight.
At the age of 20, she had achieved such results on the path of Transcendence. Even in the circle of rich and powerful children, she could be called a "genius"!
However, the Elvin of today was not the same as before.
Although there was not much change in his Transcendence level due to the short period of time, he had joined the most powerful and popular "Alchemy" school and laid a solid foundation for the wizard path.
In terms of military position, he had unexpectedly become a captain with real power in just a year after joining the army. He had crossed the threshold that many officers could not cross in their lifetime.
Although as an official Knight, a major officer was qualified to compete for the position of a warship captain, because there were too many wolves and not enough meat, the selection of a captain had always been the best of the best. With the same strength and contributions, the older and more experienced officers usually had the advantage.
Before Elvin, the youngest captain was already 24 years old!
Therefore, Elvin's position as captain was not easy to come by.
Although it was only a Grade 6 warship for the time being, it already had the most precious autonomy. Compared to ordinary officers, it was already on a different level.
It was even rumored that he had received the appreciation of the crown prince. The significance was no less than reaching the sky in a single step.
He was a rising star of tomorrow, not to mention that they had a good relationship. Arranging a good warship was not only a show of goodwill, but also a further investment from the general! Why not do it?
Elvin laughed and said that he was not short of money for the time being. After casually choosing a place, he stepped on the Grade 6 warship, the Roaring Conch.
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"On behalf of the Third Fleet's headquarters, I hereby announce that Lieutenant Commander Elvin Garrett is appointed as the new captain of the Roaring Conch …
I hope that all the officers and soldiers will work together to carry out the glorious mission of the kingdom's navy! Contribute to the prosperity and prosperity of the kingdom! "
"Long live Her Majesty!"
After gathering all the officers and soldiers, Milan, as the representative, read the official letter of appointment from the fleet headquarters.
Under normal circumstances, when a captain took up a new post, no matter how simplified the process was, it was inevitable to send a civilian colonel to participate. However, this was just a formality. As long as Elvin didn't care, no one would say anything.
The kingdom's navy management system was perfect. With Milan, the logistics officer, holding the fort, the handover process was very smooth. Especially under the premise that the previous captain had already left, there wasn't even the slightest noise on the ship.
It made Elvin, who was used to watching movies and dramas about power struggles in his previous life and was ready to start a fire when he took office, feel like he had punched empty air.
However, it was normal when he thought about it. He was appointed by the higher-ups of the fleet, had extraordinary strength, and had the honor of being a "graduate" of the Royal Naval College. At this time, someone who dared to jump out and cause trouble was probably a fool …
Even if such a person got on the ship, he would probably have been "accidentally" pushed into the sea by someone else!
From the navigator, the steering officer, the mooring officer, the gunnery officer, the gunnery officer, the first mate, the second mate, and the third mate, all the captains warmly welcomed Captain Elvin's new post and expressed that they would definitely actively cooperate with the new captain's work.
However, the boatswain left with the previous captain and was temporarily vacant.
However, it was just right.
"Warrant Officer Gary, you will temporarily be the boatswain!"
"Yes, sir! Captain! "
Gary, who had followed Elvin to the new post and had not said a word along the way, stepped out and saluted solemnly.
Before Elvin set off for New Haven, Gary had already been promoted to warrant officer due to his merits. After half a year of experience, he had become more stable and reliable. He had tempered himself with blood and fire to become a qualified naval officer.
Of course, he was also an excellent assistant at this time.
After returning to Gabred, Elvin only casually mentioned it to him, and Gary did not hesitate to give up a brighter future on Gör's ship. He chose to take up the post with Elvin and start from scratch on a new warship.
Elvin naturally returned the favor and relied heavily on him.
"Okay, dismissed!"
After the crowd gathered to welcome the new captain dispersed, Milan, who had completed her mission, bid farewell to her. Elvin stood alone on the stern and looked down at the entire ship. He held the wooden guardrail with both hands and gently exhaled.
"Heh, so this is my team."
The "Roaring Conch" with a very simple name was a three-masted speedboat. Although it was the lowest grade among all the Class 6 warships, it had a very large body. However, in terms of actual size, the entire ship was 38 meters long, which was not much different from the lower limit of 39 meters for a fifth-grade warship.
It was just that the number of cannons on the single deck was only 20. Compared to a real Class 5 warship, there was a significant difference in firepower. Apart from that, the normal crew was 195 people, but the actual crew was 120 people. There was also a shortage in personnel.
In fact, at the beginning of the Class 6 warship's design, its positioning was to deliver messages and escort. There was no excessive expectation for its direct combat power.
Moreover, Elvin was not prepared to be tied to this Class 6 warship for the rest of his life.
After all, after the Class 6 warships, there were only brigs, single-masted schooners, light cruisers, and so on. These were small ships with less than 20 cannons on board.
However, the class was low, and the cost was cheap. About 5000 gold lions could build a new Class 6 warship with cannons.
Obviously, even if Elvin had the financial resources, he had never thought of doing so.
A new ship with strict craftsmanship needed three to six years from the selection of materials to the completion of the construction. If he was too impatient, the ship that could reach a lifespan of 50 years might be flooded in less than five years. In serious cases, a wave could sweep it to the bottom of the sea.
Let's not talk about whether this plan was feasible or not.
At least, Elvin was confident that in that time, he would not be able to put a mere Class 6 warship in his eyes.
He looked back at the Roaring Conch.
Of course, this warship was not a new one that had just been launched. However, its service life was still less than ten years. To be precise, it was eight and a half years. It was in good condition.
Just as Milan said, she had taken good care of him.
Especially when his appointment broke many records in the navy (the youngest captain in the history of the navy at the age of 16, the first captain to be promoted after a year in the navy, etc.). He could even imagine that there would be objections from the conservative upper echelons, which made it even more valuable.
Elvin felt that if it were not for Her Royal Highness' appreciation, even if he had made a great contribution, even if he did not care about the traditional navy, he would not have been promoted to captain with real power.
Compared to the benefits, Elvin felt more pressure on him. If he could not achieve anything, not only would Her Royal Highness lose face, but he would also not be able to forgive himself.
Well, as a typical "prince", Elvin felt that he could not afford to lose face.
Tap … tap … tap …
Just then, a few people's footsteps came from the stairs that led to the deck at the stern. However, just by listening to the footsteps, Elvin was keenly aware that the owners of the footsteps were hesitant.
He looked back with great interest and waited for quite a while before he saw the four sailors on the ship slowly walk up to the poop of the ship.
"Sir Captain!" When they realized that Elvin had already looked over, the four of them no longer cared about their gains and losses. They lined up in front of him and saluted.
As the representative of the four, Flake took a step forward and stammered, "Sir Captain, we … we …"
"Flake, Barrow, Brown, Baldwin, long time no see!" Facing their fearful yet intimate gazes, Elvin's expression was normal as he casually called out each of their names.
With just one sentence, the eyes of the four of them instantly turned red. There were already tears rolling in their eyes.
During the recruit training, there were at least a few hundred recruits who learned swordsmanship from Elvin. They did not expect that as a descendant of a noble and a swordsmanship instructor, Elvin would not only recognize them, but also accurately call out their names.
The feeling of being recognized and valued surged in their hearts.
Originally, they wanted to explain their background and build a relationship, but now they could not say anything. What else could they say?
It was completely worth it to be able to serve under this officer!
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