Then, under the command of First Mate Perry, the soldiers began to clean up the battlefield.
The Silver Wing was not badly damaged by the sea monster. After some simple repairs, they used a net to drag the Impact Conch's body behind the ship and resumed their normal sailing.
Sea monsters were naturally extraordinary materials. No one would easily give up on them when the conditions were right. Fortunately, they were near the sea. If they were far away, they would only be able to harvest a portion of the core material, and its value would not be comparable to a whole body.
Although the Silver Wing suffered a great loss, the body of the sea monster alone was worth the price of the ticket. It was more than enough to pay for the compensation of the deceased and the rewards of the survivors.
With such a big guy, it was difficult to continue the rest of the cruise. Plus, it was not convenient to expose the existence of the sea monster in front of ordinary people, so Gör ordered them to turn back.
Whoosh …
With the death of the sea monster, the fog on the sea gradually dissipated. The Silver Wing drew a beautiful arc on the sea, turned to another fast route with fewer shipping ships, and returned at full speed.
On the deck.
"Let's go, Warrant Officer Elvin. Go take a rest first. I'll let you try the specialty of our ship during lunch. It's a rare delicacy." First Mate Perry patted Elvin's shoulder and said mysteriously.
Due to the friendship of fighting side by side and Captain Gör's obviously different attitude, the First Mate, who was known for being strict and unapproachable, changed his attitude and became friendly to Elvin.
"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it! "Naturally, Elvin would not miss an opportunity to better integrate with the group.
As expected.
Then, at the celebration banquet for the victory of the war, in addition to the high-quality ingredients originally stored on the ship and the fresh sea fish caught on the spot, the chef also gave each table a mysterious plate covered with a cover.
This was the specialty that the First Mate mentioned was rare elsewhere.
Elvin curiously opened the metal cover in front of him.
A large piece of snow-white tender meat was soaked in ginger yellow juice with a few pieces of green vegetables. A strange aroma filled the air, making people salivate and hungry.
It turned out to be a "Sea Monster Feast" made from sea monster tentacles. Not only was it delicious and smooth, but it also had the miraculous effect of slightly improving one's physique.
The old crew members didn't really mind it. Back when they were on a fourth-grade warship, they could at least enjoy it once or twice a year. Even when they were on a fifth-grade warship, their ration was still much better than others. However, Elvin and Gary, who were seeing it for the first time, were still able to enjoy it.
He could feel the subtle heat flowing through his body.
Elvin even fantasized that if he could eat this kind of meat every day, he should be able to quickly reach the limits of mortals, right?
On second thought, he realized that this was impossible. Sea monsters were the rulers of the sea, and they were also the top predators. It was understandable that they would fight with their lives on the line if they accidentally encountered one. However, if they were to chase after and kill one, they would really be tired of living.
However, if he only ate one or two meals, the sea monster meat would not be more effective than the corresponding supplementary potions. It was better than nothing, and could only satisfy his taste buds.
Even so, Elvin finished his portion as fast as he could, leaving nothing behind.
Sitting at the exclusive table for the officers, he took advantage of the fact that they were all slightly tipsy and in high spirits to start chatting.
Elvin curiously inquired about the old officers' past experiences in the deep sea.
Everyone had seen Elvin's performance today. He had cut off three tentacles of the sea monster alone and saved at least a dozen crew members. Whether or not he had a special relationship with the captain, he had already gained the approval of most of the officers.
"You asked the right person to ask me. I was the first person to follow His Excellency on the sea." The navigator, Telus, had drunk a lot, and his eyes were a little blurry.
"Young man, you have to remember that there are many giant monsters in the sea, but not all of them hate humans.
The coexistence of shells and tentacles is the characteristic of the sea monsters under the command of the Mother of Sea Monsters. Their hatred of humans is an instinct, and there is no way to change it. However, there are still many other kinds of wild sea monsters.
To these wild sea monsters, humans are no different from other creatures. If you have the means, you can even tame them like how you tame hunting dogs. "
Having said that, Telus cut a big piece of white sea monster meat, dipped it in soup, and stuffed it into his mouth. He then took a big gulp of rum and burped loudly.
"Also, the brave navigator has used his experience to tell you that the strong sea monsters have one thing in common, and that is, they are all very delicious!" Seeing Telus indulging in wine and meat, the boatswain, Chris, made fun of him.
Everyone at the table instantly laughed out loud.
"Our days in the open sea are still better when we are piloting a Level Four Warship. This kind of small sea monster can be sent to the bottom of the sea with just one volley of shots. Why would His Excellency need to do it personally?"
The gunner took a sip of the amber rum, and was a little emotional.
"If you ask me, when can we also tame and enslave a large wild sea monster? By then, our days will be great. Tsk, tsk, tsk …" The helmsman also joined in the fun. It seemed like he had had enough of sailing the boat and wanted to enjoy the thrill of being a Sea Monster Knight.
"Dream on! Let's not talk about anything else. A large sea monster like this is enough to compete for a Quasi Legendary Warship! "
The group of people were jeering and laughing at the helmsman's impracticality.
Unlike small sea monsters like the Impact Conch, which could be killed by a single person with a special javelin, each large sea monster had the ability to destroy a battleship by itself (under the condition that there were no powerful Transcendents onboard).
Even a few decades ago, when the Kingdom of Shilius, the overlord of the Sea Power Kingdoms, first sent battleships into the sea, they once said, "In this world, the only thing that can resist a battleship is another battleship and … a large sea monster!"
A large sea monster was a terrifying monster whose body length was at least longer than a Level One battleship. With the strength of such a monster, coupled with the command of a human, its combat power could no longer be described as simply one plus one greater than two.
Although it could not reach the level of a 'Legendary Warship', which was used by the Sea Power Kingdoms to protect their country, it could surpass a Level One Warship and reach the level of a Quasi Legendary Warship.
This meant that the combination of humans and large sea monsters was enough to crush more than 90% of the human ships on the sea. It was terrifying …
Elvin did not interrupt. While stuffing himself with all kinds of delicacies, trying his best to satisfy his exaggerated appetite due to his Knight training, he listened attentively to the conversation of the officers.
Apart from some general knowledge about sea monsters, he gradually gained a certain understanding of the strength of the officers on the ship.
The strength of an individual on the sea was insignificant, but it did not include the pinnacle Transcendents. According to the rules of the Kingdom of Faletis, every captain of a battleship should at least be a Transcendent Knight!
This was also the last guarantee for the battleship to overcome the harsh environment and deep-sea monsters.
And a Transcendent captain would be accompanied by a number of trainee Knight (equivalent to a captain) and a large number of ordinary sailors. With the help of the cannons and various weapons on the battleship, the overall combat power of the battleship was formed.
The officers present were no exception. They were all qualified to practice the true Transcendent Swordsmanship, 'Faletis Military Swordsmanship'. But whether it was due to age, aptitude, or ambition, there were only a few who could surpass ordinary people and reach a certain level.
After all, at their age, most of them had already reached the peak of their career and had long given up on their own extraordinary path. Most of them had already pinned their hopes on the next generation.
Among them, Uncle Gör, as the captain, was fully deserving of the title of a Transcendent Knight. And there was a rule in the Navy that if a combat officer wanted to be promoted to a field officer, he must have the rank of a Transcendent Knight, except for civilian officers.
First Mate Perry was one of them. Although he had not reached the rank of a Transcendent Knight, his rank was not too low. The other one was Crewman Chris, who led the assault team and was the main force in the battle. Elvin felt that his physical fitness was stronger than Gary, but not as good as himself.
But in terms of development potential, the two of them were too far apart.
First Mate Perry was over thirty years old. Most of his physical fitness had been built up over time. It was almost impossible for him to become a Transcendent Knight.
Crewman Chris's situation was slightly better. But if he did not try to break through within two years, he might not have another chance in the future.
His aptitude was not even comparable to Gary's, let alone Elvin.
In theory, as a former member of the fourth-level battleship, the captain's ability should not be so weak.
From their conversation, Elvin accidentally learned that there was actually another Knight on the fourth-level battleship. This was where the confidence of the fourth-level battleship's crew came from. It was just that everyone was secretive about this former colleague of theirs. He did not know if he was sacrificed or transferred.
After pondering for a moment, Elvin did not ask any more questions.
"Come, let's continue drinking!"
"Warrant Officer Elvin, welcome to our Silver Wing."
"With Warrant Officer Elvin's skills, he will be the new military force on the Silver Wing in the future."
A celebration banquet allowed Elvin to completely integrate into this new group.
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The return speed was much faster than when they were patrolling. However, the destination of the Silver Wing was not Gabred's military port. Instead, it was a hidden island outside the port that was not on the normal route.
After handing over the body of the Impact Conch to the navy stationed on the island, the officers and crew on the Silver Wing received a generous amount of merits and bonuses. In the future, this would be the proof for promotion, training methods, and various training resources.
With Elvin's outstanding performance, he would naturally receive a share.
Elvin estimated that as long as he did this again, he would be able to reach the standard of becoming a Transcendent in a few years and become a Captain like the Crewman and the First Mate.
After returning to the military port and reporting the sea monster incident, the Silver Wing received an extra reward. The crew received another three days of leave a week after docking.
After the thrilling battle with the sea monsters, the crew members couldn't wait to head to the bustling Gabred to relax and indulge in wine and women.
Elvin frowned slightly because Uncle Gör was called away by the Third Fleet Command. He felt that the matter of the sea monster attacking the merchant ship was not that simple. There might be more to it.
However, this was not something he needed to worry about. Instead, there was another small matter that was urgent.
Only people who had drifted on the sea for a long time could understand the beauty of stepping on land. They did not have to worry about their bed being overturned when they slept, they did not have to worry about the ink bottle being overturned at any time, they did not have to worry …
Perhaps he would get used to such a life on the sea in the future. However, it was clear that the thick land was more attractive. If there was a large salad with various seasonal fruits and vegetables, it would be even better if it could satisfy his vegetable-hungry stomach.
In view of the fact that he still had to stay in Gabred for a long time, Elvin felt that it was necessary to solve the problem of his accommodation on land. He could not sleep in a hotel every time he docked, could he?
Renting a house as his residence on land for a long time became Elvin's main goal.
He called Gary and the two of them got off the Silver Wing and strolled around Gabred. At this moment, he realized that he had not had the chance to visit Gabred even though he had been here for a few months.
"Come and take a look at the specialty fruits I brought back from the southern continent!"
"Look, this exquisite floral cloth suits you so well, beautiful lady!"
"Selling glass mirrors! I only sell one silver bull glass mirror for ninety copper Forres in the capital. Only ninety!"
It was indeed a famous trading hub. Whether it was from the civilized world or the distant colonies, as long as you could imagine, you could buy it here.
Other than the large scale trade, the large and small markets were also flourishing due to the abundant flow of people. Fruits, vegetables, accessories, clothing, and so on had the common shortcomings of this era and were slightly messy, but they were full of life.
It made people who were used to the monotonous scenery of the sea feel relaxed and happy.
"Gary, what kind of house do you think we should look for?"
"Hmm … Cheap?"
"Cough cough cough …" Elvin was speechless for a while. He knew that this guy did not have any reliable suggestions.
"Rent is not a problem, just leave it to me." Elvin also understood the situation of Gary's family. He had many siblings, and he probably wanted to save up his salary to send home to support the family.
Elvin himself was not short of money. The spoils of war from capturing the Blood Anchor and the two thousand gold notes from handling the ship were still in his pocket.
Two thousand gold notes was a huge sum of money no matter where he went.
With the development of trade, there was naturally no lack of housing agencies. After finding an intermediary that looked pleasing to the eye, the two of them followed a young clerk and started a half-day tour of Gabred.
The black-hearted merchants of the other world had not yet extended their evil claws into the real estate industry, and there was no real estate craze. Even in a bustling port city like Gabred, housing prices were not very expensive, and renting a house was naturally cheaper.
The location did not matter as they spent most of their time on the ship and did not have to worry about commuting every morning.
From a high-class apartment in a bustling area, to a luxurious villa in the suburbs, to an ordinary house in a commoner's district … In the end, after going through more than half of the city and touring almost all of Gabrite, he finally found a satisfactory place near the sea.
"Not bad, this is the place!"
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