Nihonkoku Shoukan: Tales of Belka

Chapter 10: "Naval Skirmish"

Fritz looks over at the Belkan destroyers as he dusts himself off. From what he's seen, he knows that whatever nation sent that attack, it was meant to send a message. A message of power and to strike fear to all who witnessed, or it was supposed to be at least, not until the Belkan forces ruined it.

". . . That attack came from the west"

Fritz looks out into the horizon as he pieces the information together, he is not a hundred percent sure about it. But he had a feeling that it was Parpaldia who sent the attack.

He was shaken out of his thoughts as one of Fenn's knights called for him, and son escorted towards what remained of the Fennese palace, where knights from Fenn await him.

"Honored Belkan envoy, Mister Altman.  Please allow us to express gratitude and appreciation on Behalf of the Kingdom. Despite the ambush catching all of us off guard and unprepared, your forces managed to deter and exterminates the enemy forces with such effiency." The Fennese knights solemnly bowed their heads low.

Altman was told by the Chancellor, how she suspected this invitation from Fenn, was a way for them to get an ally against something or someone.

Despite this, he also wants to leverage this into Belka's favor by playing his cards right.

"Repelling a surprise attack on your country is no problem whatsoever, to help others is one of our nation's policies" Altman smiles as he waves the fuss away, as he uses this opportunity to open up diplomatic talks once more

"Now then, let's not delay things any further. I'd like to continue the discussions of our countries' relationship and possibly military aid"

Meanwhile down at the harbor, the view of the warships from all the countries outside the civilized areas are anchored there was magnificent. However the Belkan flotilla catches everyone's eyes, especially after their display of power earlier. A lot of the people had their eyes on the Belkan destroyers, their eyes shining as they waved towards them.

"Dad, those grey ships took out those bad guys from before!"

"That's right, I've never seen anything like it. That cannon must be a powerful magic cannon to be able to hit flying targets."

"Yeah! It was like really really cool!"

The kid shouts as he waves toward the nearest Belkan destroyer. While the crew of the Belkan ship either gave a wave or a salute towards the young boy.

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Kingdom of Fenn, Palace Navy.

These thirteen ships of the Fennese navy is operating under dirext control of the palace, they were currently patrolling the waters 150km west of the kingdom because of the imminent war with the Parpaldian Empire. The crew was comprised of the best of the best within Fenn's military.

The navy consisted of wooden ships relying on the inefficient sails in order to move. If it was necessary, they would even row to increase speed. These shups were equipped with wooden sgields, set up at regular intervals for protection agains arrows, thee ballistae are also present for attacking enemy ship hulls. They also had a pot of oil for their own fire arrows. While the navy's flagship was bigger than the rest while also boasting a cannon equipped on its bow.

Commander Kushira was the one in charge of this fleet as he stared out into the western horizon.

"Commander, I wonder if Parpaldia would really come?..."

"They've already sent their Wyvern lords... they will come."

"...do you think....do think we can win?"