The Knight's Journey to the Empire

On the other side, Magellan looked at the departing back of First Mate Maggrave, not knowing what the other was thinking.

But he also has his own considerations.

The reason why he said those words to First Mate Magriff just now was mainly to compensate his brother.

Because he told First Mate Magriff that he could definitely serve as the leader of the [Third Transport Fleet] and would be conferred a hereditary noble title.

This is really too much!

As a result, the position of leader of the [Third Transport Fleet] was taken away by Gregorian, which made him feel very embarrassed.

After all, he did give First Mate Magriff hope, but it was shattered!

Although he later fought for First Mate Maggrave, First Mate Maggrave did not blame or resent him for it.

But this still made Magellan, who was a bold and unrestrained man, feel very sorry for his brother.

Therefore, when he saw that his brother took the initiative to risk his life to pick up Butler Mark, he made this promise.

Even Magellan had secretly decided that even if he had to sacrifice all his own contributions, he would still work to ensure a bright future for his brothers.

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After a moment of snickering, First Mate Maggrave returned to his serious expression.

Because what he needs to do next is equivalent to walking into the gates of hell.

So anyway, he couldn't laugh when he thought about it.

But First Mate Magriff did not choose to retreat.

After all, since he had the courage to say it so confidently in front of Magellan, he had the intention of leaving and not coming back.

So quickly, he drove a speedboat from the pilot ship of the [First Transport Fleet] to the No. 10 Cap ship located at the back of the fleet.

In order to facilitate the distinction of ships and the control of the fleet, the leaders of the three transport fleets numbered the ships in their fleets according to two different models and marked them with red paint in conspicuous positions on the hull.

Moreover, based on First Mate Magriff's understanding of the formation of the [First Transport Fleet], he was also very clear about the position of the No. 10 Cap ship in the fleet.

So after a while, he found the target, and with the help of the sailors on the ship, he climbed onto this medium-sized cape ship.

As soon as First Mate Magrev came on board, he found the captain and asked him to gather all the sailors on board.

The captain didn't know what was going on, but he still followed the orders of First Mate Maggrave.

When all the sailors had assembled on the deck of the ship, First Mate Magreev began to give a loud speech:

"Brothers, I have asked Lord Knight Magellan to allocate this ship to me so that I can go and pick up Butler Mark!"

"And your ship has been following behind the fleet. You should have seen the sea monster!"

"So the future of this return mission is uncertain: it could be dangerous because we will be attacked by the sea monster; or it could be safe because Butler Mark showed his power and killed the sea monster."

"But these are not the most important. What is important is that before I left, Lord Magellan Knight promised me personally:

As long as I can successfully assist him this time, he will personally ask the Earl for credit for me, and ask the Earl to confer me the title of hereditary noble and grant me an island as a hereditary fiefdom."

"So brothers, I will not force you to go on this trip. If you are willing to leave, just drive the speedboat on the ship and leave. I will not stop you. "

"If you are willing to stay, come back with me to meet us. I swear here to the [Goddess of Earth and Harvest] that you will be my brothers in life and death from now on. From now on, we will share happiness and difficulties together!"

"And when we return safely and I am canonized as a hereditary noble, you can directly become my retainers and get rid of your status as commoners."

"So whether you live or die, whether you will be rich and prosperous in the future, or poor and destitute, and still be looked down upon by others, it all depends on your choice this time!"

First Mate Maggrave's words clarified the interests involved to the sailors and gave them a general understanding.

After all, this mission of going back to meet them might be a life-threatening one, so it is better to be frank and let them choose freely.

If they were to hide it or force it, it would probably backfire in the end and cause them to rebel.

So, after looking around, First Mate Magreev continued loudly: "I will give you 30 counts now, and you can make your own choice!"

"30, 29...24, 23..."

Because the situation was urgent, First Mate Maggrave started counting as soon as he finished speaking without caring about anything else.

When the many sailors below heard this, they were immediately excited and started discussing it heatedly.

Among them:

Some people look sad and depressed, with their heads down!

Some people look around, hesitant!

Some people look calm and indifferent!

Some people have burning eyes and give it a try!

In this short moment, all aspects of life are truly displayed!

Soon, all 30 numbers were counted!

So First Mate Maggrave asked loudly: "What do you think?"

The captain of the No. 10 Cap, who had been standing nearby, heard this and rolled his eyes. He then loudly echoed: "First mate, I am willing to go back with you and fight for the glory and wealth!"

"I don't want to be poor and destitute and be looked down upon by others for the rest of my life! Brothers, don't you agree?"

First Mate Maggrave looked at him and nodded affirmatively!

With the captain of the No. 10 Cap taking the lead, more sailors immediately stood up and expressed their willingness to go back with First Mate Magrev.

It is also worth mentioning that the vast majority of these sailors are really a group of poor people.

They are either impoverished people who come out to make a living, or second sons in the family who have no inheritance rights, or even vagrants, ruffians, and hooligans.

Therefore, their decision to become sailors on the ship was itself an adventurous act, or they did it just to make a living.

So now that they have the opportunity to escape poverty, gain wealth and honor, and achieve class advancement, almost all of them are willing to give it a try.

But there were also a few timid sailors who, perhaps frightened by the terrifying appearance of the sea monster, chose to leave.

First Mate Maggrave kept his promise and did not stop them, allowing them to drive the speedboat away.

So after a few minutes, the No. 10 Kap ship began to turn around and return to its original route.

About an hour later, First Mate Magriff led the No. 10 Cap boat back to the sea area where the incident occurred with a nervous mood.

But in this sea area now, apart from the floating fragments of ships, there is no trace of the sea monster or Butler Mark.

Fortunately, on the ship destroyed by the sea monster, there were still a few sailors who survived because they were good at swimming and held on to a large wooden board.

So after First Mate Maggrif led his men to rescue them, he asked Butler Mark about the direction in which the sea monster had left, and then he steered the boat to continue chasing them.

This time, no matter whether he is dead or alive, I must see him alive or his body.