성황의 아이들 [3]

491

491. Stranding (1)

The fleet sailed for two full days and arrived at the port of Rhodes.

"This is Rhodes... ... ."

Sisley leaned over the railing of the ship and looked out over the exotic harbor.

The sudden appearance of a large fleet has caused the docks to be busy and chaotic. Merchant ships are hurriedly loading their cargo, and fishermen are hastily unloading their nets and pulling out their fishing boats.

The port of Rhodes was not that small compared to the port of Cyprus. Because it was an island so far from the mainland, the development of a port was essential for survival.

However, it was not enough to accommodate the dozens of sailing ships that suddenly appeared. As a last resort, small boats were busily going back and forth to transport water and sailors.

While at anchor, the expedition force was not permitted to disembark, except for some of the crew, since most of the supplies had already been filled up on Helios. After replenishing some water and food in Rhodes, the fleet was scheduled to depart for the Cravat Islands.

'If we had arrived during the day, we could have seen the port in more detail... '

Sisley felt a little regret as he swept back his silver hair.

Now the sun had completely set, and the wind had changed direction to a land breeze. Sometimes, sailors carrying water jugs would come and go, and they would be startled when they saw a white girl standing on the deck.

"Poem, poem, poems... ... ."

At that moment, Seo Yi-seo, who was almost dying, crawled out onto the deck and called the girl. She had been lying sprawled on one side of the cabin due to severe seasickness, but it seemed that she was finally coming to her senses.

"I... I really feel like I'm going to die like this... ... ."

No, am I still a long way from coming to my senses?

"Ms. Seo Yi-seo."

Sisley quickly ran to her and poured divine power into her.

Motion sickness is a perfectly normal reaction of the balance organ, so even divine power cannot relieve the symptoms. It can only slightly improve the condition of the body that has been exhausted from not eating properly for two days.

Thanks to that effort, Seo Yi-seo's pale complexion seemed to improve a little. Then, she held onto Sisley's sleeve tightly and complained with a pitiful face.

"Uh, can't we ride on the 'Wings of Glory' like before? Maybe it's because the ship is small, but it seems to be rocking back and forth more than before... ... ."

Sisley and Seoyis were currently aboard the warship 'Judge'.

The Judgement is a small, old sailing ship that doesn't live up to its grand name, and the comfort on board is the worst of any ship. As a result, half of the Inquisitors on board are suffering from severe seasickness.

Unlike the first time he set sail, General Lysander tried to evenly distribute his forces throughout the fleet this time. Since the purpose of the expedition was to thoroughly subdue the Krabat Islands, it seemed he was considering the possibility that he would have to split the fleet later.

"If you can't stand it, board the 'Wings of Glory' alone. General Lysander will be happy to welcome you, a saint, aboard."

"I will never be separated from you, Sisley!"

"But I can't leave the Knights and act on my own, Seoyeo-ssi. Or how about asking Cardmos-sama to take over for me for a while?"

"Ugh! I asked you earlier! But you only run away at times like this and don't even pretend to listen to me!"