The Mysterious King

Chapter 8: The New Era

The wind is howling and rainstorm is pouring. The three masted sailboat undulates from one wave to another, like a toy thrown and caught by a giant.

Alger Wilson's crimson eyes faded and he found himself still standing on the deck, no different from before.

Following closely, he saw the strangely shaped glass bottle in his palm c***k and shatter, melting frost and snow into water, blending into raindrops.

In just two or three seconds, this ancient wonder completely lost its traces of its former existence.

A hexagonal crystal snowflake appeared in Alger's palm and quickly faded until it disappeared, as if shrouded in flesh and blood.

Alger nodded imperceptibly as if pondering something, and remained silent for a full five minutes.

He turned around and walked towards the entrance of the cabin. Just as he was about to enter, he met a man who was also wearing an embroidered lightning patterned robe who came out.

The man with soft yellow hair paused and looked at Alger. He extended his right hand and clenched his fist on his chest, saying:

The storm is with you

The storm is with you. "Alger's rough and profound face, without any excess emotion, similarly clenched his right fist and left chest.

After bowing to each other, Alger entered the cabin and walked down the aisle towards the distant captain's cabin.

Along the way, he never encountered any sailors or crew members again, and it was as quiet as inside a tomb.

The door of the captain's cabin opened, and a soft and thick dark brown carpet appeared in front of him, with bookshelves and wine cabinets on both sides. A book with a yellowish cover and a bottle of dark red wine flickered with a strange luster under the glow of the candle.

There is a bottle of ink, a feather pen, a black metal telescope, and a brass sextant on the desk where candles are placed.

Behind the desk, a pale middle-aged man wearing a skull captain's hat watched Alger step by step, gritting his teeth angrily and saying:

I won't give in

I believe you can do it, "Alger said calmly as if the weather was not very good today.

The middle-aged man was stunned, as if he had not expected such an answer.

At this moment, Alger's body arched slightly and suddenly charged forward, instantly bringing the distance between the two closer to the desk.

Pop!

He tightened his shoulders and thrust out his right hand, pinching the middle-aged man's throat.

Without giving the other party a chance to react, unreal scales appeared on the back of his hand, and his five fingers were frantically exerting force.

Snap!

In the crisp sound, the middle-aged man's gaze was shocked and his body was lifted up.

His feet twitched fiercely, but he quickly regained composure. His gaze was lost, his pupils began to diverge, and the crotch of his pants gradually became moist, with a foul odor emanating

Alger raised the middle-aged man, lowered his back, and pushed his feet away, approaching the nearby wall.

He used the middle-aged man as a shield and fiercely collided with him in front, his arms thick as monsters.

The wooden walls shattered in response, and the fierce wind and rain swept in with the smell of the fishy tide of seawater.

Alger twisted his back and threw the middle-aged man out of the cabin into the huge waves.

The sky is dark, the wind and rain howl, and the power of nature buries everything.

Alger took out a white handkerchief, wiped his right palm with his heart, and then threw it into the sea as well.

Step back a few steps, he patiently waited for his companion to enter.

What's the matter In less than ten seconds, the man with soft yellow hair rushed in just now.

The Captain has escaped, "Alger gasped for breath and replied in frustration." He still retains some extraordinary power

Damn it! "The yellow haired man cursed in a low voice.

He arrived at the breach and gazed into the distance, but could see nothing but wind, rain, and waves.

Forget it, he's just incidental. "The yellow haired man waved his arm." We can only be credited with finding this ghost ship from the Tudor era

Even a loved one in the sea dare not venture into the water in this weather.

And if the storm continues, 'Captain' won't be able to sustain it for long. 'Alger nodded and noticed that the tear on the wooden wall began to wriggle and recover at a speed visible to the n***d eye.

He took a deep look and instinctively turned his head, looking towards the position of the rudder and sail.

Even if separated by heavy wooden boards, he could clearly know the situation there.

No chief officer, no second officer, no crew, no sailors, and even no living people!

There was nothing there, and the rudder and sails were strangely adjusting themselves.

The 'fool' who was shrouded in a gray mist came to mind again, and Alger suddenly sighed.

He turned his head to look out at the strong winds and waves, and said in a dreamy tone of anticipation and fear:

A new era has begun

The capital of the Kingdom of Wayne, Bakeland, Queens.

Audrey Hall pinched her cheek and couldn't believe what had happened earlier.

On the dressing table in front of her, the ancient bronze mirrors were shattered to pieces.

Looking down, Audrey saw a "deep red" flowing on the back of her hand, like a star tattoo.

The 'deep red' gradually fades and eventually disappears into the skin.

It wasn't until then that Audrey was certain she wasn't dreaming.

Her eyes flowed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She couldn't help but stand up and bent down to lift the hem of her skirt.

Saluting the air, Audrey walked briskly, turned her body, and performed the popular "ancient elf dance".

Her figure was graceful, and her face was filled with a brilliant smile.

The bedroom door was suddenly knocked on.

Who? "Audrey brushed to a halt and posed elegantly.

Miss, may I come in? You should be ready now, "the maid asked outside the door.

Audrey turned her head to look at the mirror on the dressing table, quickly narrowing her smile, leaving only a faint trace.

She looked left and right, confirming that there were no issues with the image before gently speaking up:

Come in

Twisting her hand, her maid Anne pushed the door in.

Oh, it's broken, "Anne saw the end of the ancient bronze mirror at a glance.

Audrey blinked her eyes and spoke slowly:

Uh, yes, um, Susie came in before, you know, she always likes to destroy

Susie is a large golden haired dog with a less pure bloodline. She was a gift from her father Earl Hall when he purchased a foxhound, but she was very popular with Audrey.

You must teach it a good lesson, "Anne picked up the fragments of the bronze mirror proficiently, afraid of hurting the young lady.

After finishing all this, she looked at Audrey and asked with a smile:

Which dress do you want to wear

Audrey thought for a moment and said, "I like the one Mrs. Ginia designed for my seventeenth birthday

No way, others will say if the Hall family has encountered a financial crisis and wore the same dress twice! "Annie shook her head and denied.

But I really like it, "Audrey emphasized in a gentle tone.

You can wear it at home or in less formal occasions, "Anne said

Wear the clothes Mr. Mercedes sent over the day before yesterday, "Audrey took a concealed breath, maintaining an elegant and sweet smile.

Your vision is always so outstanding, "Annie smiled and took a step back, shouting outside the door." No. 6 cloakroom, forget it, I'll go get it myself

The maids began to get busy, one in charge of long dresses, one in charge of jewelry, one in charge of shoes, one in charge of gauze hats, one in charge of makeup for Miss Audrey, and one considering hairstyle.

As we approached the end, Count Hall, dressed in a dark brown vest, appeared at the door.

He was wearing a top hat of the same color, with two beautiful mustaches and blue eyes full of laughter, but his relaxed muscles and bulging belly mercilessly destroyed his youthful handsome appearance.

Beckland's most dazzling gem, we should go now. "Earl Hall stood at the entrance and tapped twice on the open door.

Dad, don't call me that, "Audrey stood up with the help of the maid, deliberately showing a hint of distress.

Then my beautiful little princess, it's time to go. "Count Hall bent his left arm and gestured to Audrey.

Audrey smiled and shook her head:

This is Mrs. Hall, Countess, my dear mother's exclusive

Count Hall smiled and bent his right arm, "This is the pride of being a father

Pulitzer Port, Oak Island, Royal Navy Base.

When Audrey took her father's arm and walked off the carriage, she was suddenly shocked by the huge object in front of her.

Not far from the military harbor, there was a towering ship shining with metal light all over its body. It had no sails, only an observation tower, two towering chimneys, and two separate open-air turrets in front and behind.

It is so majestic and massive that the sail battleships parked nearby are like newborn dwarves surrounded by giant spirits.

Storm Up

Oh, my lord

Armored ship

With a series of exclamations interweaving low and low, Audrey also felt the same shock. It was a miracle created by humanity, an unprecedented ocean miracle!

It took some time for the nobles, ministers, and members of the House of Commons to recover. At this time, a black dot in the sky gradually occupied one-third of the sky, occupying everyone's sight, making the atmosphere suddenly solemn.

This is a giant floating in mid air, with extremely smooth and beautiful lines, painted in deep blue. The sturdy and lightweight alloy skeleton supports the cotton cloth equipped with hydrogen airbags, and below it hangs a chamber with machine g*n muzzle, projectile muzzle, and flat fire muzzle. The exaggerated buzzing of high fuel steam engines and the crazy rotation of tail blades form a thrilling movement.

The king's family arrived in a flying airship, carrying the majesty of overlooking everything from above.

A "Sword of Judgment" badge with a ruby crown and a vertical downward handle reflects sunlight on both sides of the box, which is a symbol of the Augustus family's long history that can be traced back to the previous era.

Audrey is not yet eighteen years old and has not participated in the "introduction ceremony". Under the guidance of the queen, she officially enters the social occasions of Baekeland and declares her adulthood. She can only quietly watch in place and cannot approach.

However, she didn't care too much, and even felt relaxed because she didn't have to face the princes.

The "miracle" of human conquest of the sky landed steadily. The first to descend from the escalator were young and handsome guards, dressed in red military attire, white pants, ribbons, and holding rifles. They were arranged in two rows, waiting for the appearance of King George III, Queen, Prince, and Princess.

Audrey had never seen a major figure before and was not interested in it. Instead, her gaze shifted towards the two black armored knights who seemed to be statues next to the king.

In this era of steel, steam, and guns, there are still guys who insist on wearing full body armor!

The cold metallic luster and the deep black helmet gave a feeling of heaviness, majesty, and obedience.

Is it a higher order 'Punishment Knight'? "Audrey's heart flashed through the words of her elders chatting, insightful but afraid to approach.

With the arrival of the king's family, the ceremony finally began, and the current Prime Minister, Lord Agushid Nigan, walked in front of everyone.

He is a member of the Conservative Party, and so far only the second major figure to become the Prime Minister as a non aristocrat. He was awarded the title of Lord for his outstanding contributions.

Of course, Audrey knows more about Agushid's brother, the main supporter of the Conservative Party, named Palas Nigan, the Duke of Nigan of this generation!

Aguchid is in his fifties, tall and thin, with sparse hair and sharp eyes. After looking around, he said:

Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you have seen that this is an armored ship, capable of overturning the times,

It will be the true hegemon, it will conquer the sea

There was a commotion among the nobles, ministers, and legislators, and the Prime Minister's description alone was enough to make them imagine the horror of this armored ship, let alone the physical object in front of them!

Agushid smiled a little, spoke a few more words, and then bowed to King George III, saying:

Your Majesty, please name it

Starting from Port Pulitzer, it's called Pulitzer. "George III's expression was quite cheerful.

Pulitz

Pulitz

Starting from the Minister of the Navy and the Commander in Chief of the Royal Navy, this name spread one after another and eventually arrived on the armored ship, cheered by the officers and soldiers in unison:

Pulitz

Amidst the festive atmosphere, the salute guns continued to sound, and George III issued the order to set sail and test fire.

The sound of a whistle, thick smoke gushing from the chimney, and the movement of the machinery was faintly audible.

The giant set sail, and when it sailed out of the port and bombarded the unmanned island ahead with two main guns from the bow, everyone was shocked.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The earth seemed to shake, dust washed up in mid air, and a hurricane swept outward, causing waves.

Prime Minister Agushid turned his head in satisfaction and said to the nobles, ministers, and legislators:

From now on, the seven pirates who claim to be generals and the four pirates who arrogate to be kings can only tremble all over and wait for the end

Their era has come to an end, even if they have more or less extraordinary powers, ships of ghosts or curses, the ships that cross the ocean can only be armored ships

At this moment, Agushid's chief secretary deliberately asked:

Can't they build their own armored ships

Some nobles and legislators secretly nodded, believing that this possibility could not be ruled out.

Agushid immediately smiled and slowly shook his head, saying:

Impossible, never possible! Building such an armored ship requires three large coal-steel complexes, twenty or more steel mills, sixty scientists and more senior engineers from the Beckland Artillery Research Institute and the Pulitzer Ship Research Institute, two Royal Shipyards and nearly a hundred affiliated parts factories, a Navy Department, a Shipbuilding Committee, a Cabinet, and one with outstanding vision The steadfast king of light and a great country that produces 2 million tons of steel annually

Pirates can never do it

At this point, he paused for a moment and then raised his arms, shouting passionately:

Ladies and gentlemen, the era of giant ships and cannons has arrived