"Since they are driving us to death, then we can't admit defeat." DeWitt stood up and said, "Let's hurry back to our respective cabins, bring the medical kits, food, and matches, and assemble on the deck." ”

In its current condition, the stern part of the ship should be the first to sink into the sea. Staying on deck is good for delaying the fall.

The soldiers, having received the order, hurriedly dispersed. Walk back to your cabin and pack your luggage.

Cremont asked DeWitt to stay on deck to organize the team, while he went to pack the two of them. The cabin of the two of them was farther away from the captain's quarters, where the usual soldiers lived, almost near the stern.

Crémont struggled to keep his balance on the sloping floor, walking as fast as he could. However, the hull bracket was on the verge of collapse, and before Clemmont could reach the room, the floor of the corridor collapsed, and a wave swept away Clemmont's entire body.

"Captain Cremont!" A Calradian soldier tried to reach out and grab him, but only touched the corner of Cremont's coat.

The black sea was magnificent, and the waves roared fiercely. After Cremont fell into the sea, no one saw him again.

A soldier walked up to DeWitt with heavy steps and told him the sad news.

DeWitt's hands clenched into fists. Roaring sadly at the sky beyond the deck:

"Raphael!!"

Abel, who was hated by DeWitt, was paddling to the shore in a lifeboat at the moment.

An elven soldier at the bow of the ship kept a telescope on the steamboat on the fire. and reported to Raphael on the side: "Boss, it's time to carry out the second stage of blasting." ”

Raphael took the binoculars and glanced into the distance. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it." ”

The elven soldier asked suspiciously, "This mission, the 'Lord of the Nation' said that failure is not allowed. In case they manage to escape..."

"Who do you call 'Lord of the Kingdom'? Someone threw you a bone? Raphael's eyes widened, and he said sharply: "It's freezing this day, where can they run?" Whoever dares to detonate the remaining bombs, I'll be the first to throw you off the boat. ”

"Yes." The elven soldiers looked at each other and nodded in reply.

"Sail for me." Raphael commanded.

In the early morning of the second day, Raphael and his party hurried and finally landed at the harbor of the Elven Kingdom.

Everyone who stepped out of the boat was slightly embarrassed, startling the elven citizens.

The soldiers who had been on the beach to maintain order on board arrived at the scene and hunched the weakened elven soldiers on their backs. Head to the road outside the harbor.

"Get a carriage! They were all soldiers who had been sent on a mission to the island a few months ago! One of the captains of the soldiers ordered: "Send them back to the barracks first." Someone, rush to the palace, and report the news to His Majesty. ”

"Yes!" A soldier stepped out of the crowd and took orders.

After receiving the news, His Royal Highness the Elven King immediately rushed to the military camp in a carriage. He met Rafael while he was lying in a hospital bed.

"How? How are they physically? The Elven King walked into the medical area and nervously asked the nurse who was caring for the soldiers.

"Hmm. It's just that I'm dehydrated. The nurse reported: "Recovery treatment has been carried out. ”

The Elven King breathed a sigh of relief and sat down in front of Raphael's hospital bed.

"How did you do this?" The Elven King frowned and asked, "By the way, what about the soldiers of Calradia?" ”

"The ship had a reef accident, and the crew and pilot were all new and took a new route." Raphael explained, his voice still very weak: "The cabins of the elven soldiers and the Calradian soldiers were separated, and we were too busy to take care of ourselves at the time, but we didn't expect... None of the soldiers in Calradia remained. ”

"The ship sank?" The Elven King's eyes were full of disbelief, and his voice trembled slightly.

"Hmm." Raphael lowered his eyes and said, "We left enough lifeboats for the Carradia soldiers, but we didn't see them on board..."

"This—" the Elven King choked up, "but how can I explain to Lord Kant." Originally, they didn't have to come in. ”

The Elven King's words reminded Raphael that the letter sent by Devit to Calradia was damaged in his own hands, and that the forged letter must be sent to Dehrim as soon as possible. The secondary goal of this mission is to prevent the elves and the Terrans from continuing to participate in the struggle between the forces on the island after this operation.

"Rest for now. If there is anything, we will wait until you have recovered before we talk about it. The elven king instructed, "You have worked hard in this operation. Although the losses are painful..."

Raphael glanced at the Elven King, and said no more. After the elven king walked out of the camp, he lay on his bed and closed his eyes.

News of the mass death of the Calradia soldiers reached the country of Calradia.

Kant ordered: The whole country should wear filial piety, and on this day, there will be no happy events in the main city of Dehrim.

After receiving the news in his mansion, Bandak did not sleep all night, and walked into the door of the Senate Hall with a haggard face.

Kant's face didn't look very good.

"DeWitt's handwritten letter, delivered." Kant said to Bandak.

"On the letter... How is it written? Bandak coughed twice and asked.

"Reported some of the things they had encountered on the island." Kant sighed and said, "Probably sent before the departure from the island. ”

"Your Majesty, please mourn." Bandak crouched down and saluted.

"I want to go to the Elven Kingdom to meet the elven soldiers who escaped from the shipwreck." Kant said.

"It's the beginning of the new year, and there are many affairs waiting for your majesty to decide." Bandak thought for a moment and responded, "Why don't you let the ministers of the court go on this trip for Your Majesty?" ”

"No, I have to make this trip. Otherwise, I really can't settle down. Immanuel Kant had in mind the tragic image of the soldiers swaying in the wind and rain. I couldn't help but redden.

Bandak looked at Kant and exhaled deeply. said: "Then let me accompany you, Your Majesty." ”

Kant waved his hand and said, "You can't leave the barracks. ”

"Why not?" Bandak asked rhetorically.

Kant raised his head, looked at him, and said, "Okay then. We'll leave the day after tomorrow, and until then, you'll have to remember to leave your military affairs to someone else to take care of for you. ”

"Yes!" Bandak nodded.

Kant has been entangled in government affairs recently, and Bandak did not talk to him about the details of his trip to the elven kingdom. After receiving permission, he bowed and retreated.

The day after tomorrow, it will be the first time that Dehrim has opened the city gates since the New Year.