The so-called "Secret Treasures of the Sea" were not created by humans!
Instead, they were special items that were affected by the mysterious factors of this world. Under special conditions, they were a type of magical treasure that was naturally produced.
They were produced for all sorts of strange reasons. They could be formed due to special geographical environments, large-scale historical events that had far-reaching effects, or even due to the death of a large number of life forms.
They could be a sculpture like the "Shipwreck Lament", or they could be a shell, a stone, a pocket watch, or anything else that existed in the real world.
However, they had one thing in common, and that was that they were extremely difficult to destroy.
Every "Secret Treasure of the Sea" had a unique magical ability that was powerful and mysterious.
Since their names had the prefix "Sea", most of their abilities were naturally related to the sea. Especially in the sea, these treasures would bring unparalleled help to the ships that held them. They were the targets that everyone on the sea desperately sought after.
"Secret Treasures of the Sea" were almost equivalent to power and wealth!
Of course, not all Secret Treasures of the Sea were like the "Shipwreck Lament", where there was an evil spirit with ulterior motives living inside. They would deliberately reveal information about the treasure and its unique Transcendent path, luring others to use its evil power to achieve an unspeakable goal.
Most Secret Treasures of the Sea were self-concealing treasures. Unless one was a professional, one would not be able to tell that it was a Secret Treasure of the Sea.
It had to be said that this time, the uncle and nephew duo had beheaded One-eyed Beck and picked up a Secret Treasure of the Sea for free. They were really lucky!
However, because it was hostile to the Order Faction, as long as the two did not want to betray the kingdom and become pirates, they could not use it. It was a pity. However, it was not a problem to exchange benefits with nobles who had special needs.
"As long as we deal with the evil spirit hidden inside, we should be able to get a good price," Gör concluded.
As for exchanging for a Secret Treasure that they could use, neither of them had any hopes of it. The opportunity was too slim. They could only come across it by chance. It was better to turn it into something that could be seen and touched, something that could be used now.
"By the way, Uncle Gör, what do you plan to do with the Transcendent path?" Elvin asked curiously when he saw that Gör did not mention the Transcendent path of the Shipwreck Mourners.
Gör suddenly became serious when he mentioned the extraordinary power that would affect his future. He asked Elvin, "Elvin, there are many extraordinary paths in this world. Why do you think the path of the Knight dominates the human world?"
Although Elvin had a vision that transcended the era, he had never considered this question before. After thinking about it for a while and combining it with the teachings of Grandpa Leo when he was young, he asked tentatively, "Is it because of stability?"
"You're right! However, stability is only one aspect of it. "
"In fact, both internal and external factors determine the supernatural state of the civilized world.
The internal reason was that although the path of a Knight was Transcendent, the Transcendent powers involved only targeted the human body. The body was relatively pure, and the risk of losing control was the least and the most stable. Even if it loses control in the end, it won't be too destructive. "
Gör paused to give Elvin time to digest it before continuing to explain.
"The external reason was because of the Church of True God, which was the highest level of Transcendent power on the continent.
Although the Knight was powerful, our path had been firmly fixed. It was like a sword in a human's hand. Even a Transcendent Level Four Titled Knight was only a divine weapon. It couldn't threaten their position at all. "
Gör, who was an old-fashioned military officer of the kingdom, revealed a faint dissatisfaction with the Holy See in his words. If this was said in public, it would have caused a big problem. Elvin pretended that he didn't hear it.
"As for those extraordinary paths that could easily go out of control and cause mass casualties, or those with great creativity and great prospects, including the 'Church of the Black Iron Cross' that ruled our Tulip Alliance, the 'Church of Dawn' of the Sack Empire, and the 'Eternal Fire' of the Kingdom of Shilius, the attitude of the seven Churches of True God is to suppress and eliminate them!"
"For example, the unpopular Transcendent paths like the 'Shipwreck Mourners' have flaws. And because of the reasons I mentioned before, the further away from the civilized world, the more unconventional Transcendent there are. If the path is incomplete or has fatal flaws, the possibility of losing control is also frightening. "
This knowledge couldn't be recorded in any book, it was completely a summary of Gör's own experience.
As a Transcendent captain who had been at sea for many years, Gör used his deep accumulation of knowledge and unique perspective to instantly enlighten Elvin.
He couldn't help feeling glad that he had such a guide.
In the end, Gör patted Elvin's shoulder and put the sculpture that had been repacked in a box into his hand, "Keep it to trick people, child!"
"Take it back to your room and guard it on the way back. Whether we eat or drink in the next few years, we'll depend on it."
Then the two of them returned to the main deck and called in some crew members to repair the heavily damaged pirate ship, barely making it start moving again.
The Silver Wing was pulled by a cable in front and slowly returned to the battlefield on Rocky Island.
"The Silver Wing is back!"
"We're saved!"
At this time, the burned wreckage of the Warrior had already sunk to the bottom of the sea. A few former crew members of the Warrior sat on a few lifeboats floating on the surface of the sea. Seeing the return of the Silver Wing, they regained their vitality.
After they were picked up on the ship, they learned that after they abandoned the ship, the officers of the Warrior had been focused on and killed, including the captain. The navigator, who used to freeload on the Silver Wing, was considered the officer with the highest status among the survivors.
Garl comforted them with a few words. After all, the early battle with the pirates had consumed a lot of their energy. It was considered an assist to the Silver Wing.
However, there was no need to think about the spoils of war.
.....
In the blink of an eye, it was the third day after they returned to Gabred.
After the brief hustle and bustle of returning from the mission, everything seemed to be back on track.
In the past few days, Gör, with the glory of killing the crazy pirate "One-eyed Beige," frequently visited the nobles and merchants of Gabred. It seemed like normal communication to expand his network. But in reality, only Elvin knew that this was Uncle Gör looking for the next home for their "spoils of war."
Elvin couldn't interfere for the time being, but he had his own important mission.
The station of the Third Fleet.
In the corridor of the station, there were large oil paintings hanging on the mainly blue walls. There were landscapes, people, and war scenes. Every painting represented an important moment of the Third Fleet. For the Third Fleet, this was the Wall of Merit.
Walking here was like walking in the long corridor of history. A heavy sense of honor as a part of it arose spontaneously. Even Elvin, who lacked a sense of belonging to the other world, couldn't help but walk lightly.
In front of a room with a brass sign, Elvin stopped, rearranged his navy uniform, and gently knocked on the door.
"Knock!" "Knock!" "Knock!"
The strength was neither light nor heavy. The three knocks were just right. This came from the experience of working in his previous life.
"Please come in!" A steady voice of an old man sounded.
Pushing the door open, he entered the room with a simple decoration. The curtains were drawn to block the sunlight outside, but there was a gas lamp lit, creating a quiet and solemn atmosphere.
Three old men in military uniforms sat behind a long table. The table was covered with a green velvet tablecloth, and each of them had an open notebook in front of them.
Elvin walked to the empty chair in front of the long table and saluted. "Greetings, officers! Silver Wing Warrant Officer Elvin Garriott is here for the examination! "
"Don't be nervous, young man! Please sit. " The officer in the middle with white hair and a monocle was very kind. He smiled and asked him to sit, indicating that the examination was about to begin.
"Before the official start, I hope you can treat this examination seriously.
Although your achievements have completely reached the standard, it's not easy for a young man who has only been in the army for a few months. However, every officer in a critical moment bears the burden of the honor and lives of all their subordinates. If the examination doesn't satisfy us, we can't pass this responsibility to you! "
An officer with short gray hair sitting on the right side of the long table said with a serious face.
"I understand completely! Please begin! "Elvin indicated that he understood and was not intimidated by him. He guessed that this was probably a part of the examination to prevent people from thinking that it was just a formality and perfunctory, making it difficult for everyone to clean up in the end.
"Please list the names of the three types of rigging on the warship and their functions."
"To control the sail, you need a halyard, a sling, a turnstile …"
"In the main battle line battle, if your warship is focused on by the enemy, will you give the order to evade?"
“.....”
"The wind speed is 30 to 40 knots, and the wave height is at least one meter. At this time, can the warship sail at full sail?"
"No, at this time, the top sails of the front and main masts can only be raised by 'half sail'. It is used to raise the bow of the warship and reduce the need to bury the bow to prevent the warship from capsizing!" From the beginning to the end, no matter what the three examiners asked, Elvin answered smoothly and calmly.
After learning about the examination format from Gör, he began to prepare. The examination that was extremely difficult for many reserve officers was a piece of cake for Elvin, who had traversed mountains of books and seas of questions in his previous life.
After all, for any reserve officer who could reach this stage, they had already stayed on the warship for a long time. Their practical ability was not a problem at all. This was why the test was conducted in the form of an experienced veteran officer setting the questions and the reserve officer answering them.
The examination lasted for 20 minutes. Every examiner asked a few questions. Although the questions were broad, they were not tricky.
After Elvin answered the last question, the examiners looked at each other and gave a unified opinion. A seal representing the pass was stamped on Elvin's file.
"Congratulations, Elvin of the Silver Wing. From today onwards, you are a Navy Captain!" The kind old man in the middle announced the news on behalf of the three examiners.
"Thank you, examiners! It is my honor! "
Elvin smiled and stood up to shake hands and hug each examiner. After bowing again, he slowly retreated to the door and turned to leave.
"I like this young man. I hope to see more and more energetic and cultured young people like him in the Navy in the future."
"Hehe, after a lifetime of clerical work, you are about to retire, and you still have so much to worry about …"
"Why do you care?"
Through the first transition in his military career, he had truly completed the leap from reserve officer to official officer. Elvin only felt that his mind was opened. Even the vague nagging of the senior officers faintly in his ears became very cute.
He smiled slightly. The corridor was still engraved with history, but his footsteps were unexpectedly light.
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