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Chapter 40: The Switch
Chapter 40: The Switch
Chapter 40: The Switch
Leo was able to set sail when the incident abruptly happened was basically an accident.
The moment the monsters appeared, Leo was on board his ship to check their supplies Though He did act like Al and made himself look unwilling to do it.
However, the moment the monster started appearing, Leo immediately recognized the abnormal situation and ordered his ship to head out.
He managed to stop the monsters at sea and prevent the damage from spreading.
But that also meant that his ship is now the lone target of the monsters.
Kuh! Theres a monster on our left too!
Leave it alone! Focus on the monsters in front first!
Every sailor turns their eyes to the front as ordered by their captains order.
There was a 10-meters long Sea Serpent in front of them.
Sea Serpent. A monster that was called a pseudo dragon due to its body size and strength. A monsters rank is determined by judging how much damage it can do to humans and where they appear. A monster that can sink a ship and appear in the deep sea often ranks from AA to AAA.
Half of the maritime accidents are said to be the work of the Sea Serpents. Compared to the Sea Dragons that rarely appear, the Sea Serpents are monsters that the sailors are most terrified of.
However, it is rare for a Sea Serpent to appear so close to land.
Monsters that often appear near the coast are monsters that adapted themselves to living on land. However, Sea Serpents are basically marine monsters. They can neither move on land nor can it leave the sea.
Yet, this one is still trying to approach the port.
Captain! Dont recklessly fight it! We just need to lure its attention!
Dont be unreasonable Your Highness! If you are scared then please stay inside your room!
Leo gives his instructions as Al but no one listens to him. Everyone just dismissed his orders.
Because this is the only ship that was able to set sail, if this ship went down, there will be nothing to stop the monsters from attacking the port. Even if the Sea Serpent cant leave the sea, if it can destroy the ships at the harbor, it will deal enormous damage to Rondine. Thats why he ordered them to lure the Sea Serpents attention until they can get rid of all the monsters that can get on land, a decision made from a calm analysis of the battle. Still, the captain ignored it and started fighting against the Sea Serpent.
Leo frowns at that.
Just how does Nii-san normally get people to move?
People dont listen to instructions from someone they dont trust. Especially during a battle.
Confused at the unthinkable level of the people distrust in Arnold, Leo decided to do something.
But at that time,
A figure of a ship became visible on his right-hand side.
The moment he saw that Leo smiled and forcefully gave the captain an order.
Captain! Turn the Sea Serpent to the left!
Your Highness, I told you not to be unreasonable! We are not that.
Just do it! Leo is coming! We will turn it around and pincer the Sea serpent!
While saying so, Leo gazes at the ship that is approaching them with confidence.
Captain. Turn us to the left.
Understood! Prepare the starboard cannon! Let that snake monster have its fill with our magic canons!
Guessing Leos plan, Al turned his ship to the left.
As their ships passed by each other and the Sea Serpent caught between them, they gave their order at the exact same time.
There was not even a single moment of missed timing in their attack.
OPEN FIRE!
At the command of Al and Leo, shells were fired simultaneously from both of their ships.
A magic cannon is a weapon in which a gunner inserts their magic power inside and fires a round of magic power. The state-of-the-art magic canon from the Principality of Albatro has a further range and consumes less magic power per shot.
Good! As expected of the new models firepower! Shoot it more!
The captain enjoys this like a child.
Well, of course. Al thought. Being able to one-sidedly attack the Sea Serpent, the creature feared by all sailors. If you are a sailor then this is probably a joyous moment.
After the bombardment, the Sea Serpent sank down into the sea.
Cheers raised from both ships. However, it is not over yet.
Other monsters are targeting Nii-sans ship. Captain! Can you get us next to them?
No problem!
Knights, prepare for boarding! We are going to fight off the monsters that get on board Nii-sans ship!
While giving that order, Al searched for Marc.
If Al can switch places with Leo during the battle, the one in the bad situation will be Leo. Despite not understanding the situation, there are a lot of things that he has to do.
Thats why Al looked for Marc. If he doesnt say something to Marc first it will be troublesome later.
Sir Marc!
Yes Your Highness! What do you need?
I am going out to help Nii-san. I will leave the rest to you.
I see. Understood. Please leave it to me.
With that short conversation, Marc guessed my intention and lowered his head.
Its really helpful when you have someone around that can understand you without the need to explain every little thing. Al appreciated his subordinate cleverness and sigh in relief.
Anyway, now Al has to wield a sword, the thing hes not familiar with while heading over to Leos side. There was no room for any extra explanation.
There are several small monsters on Leos ship.
Rather than his ship, he determined that their ship is under a lot more threat.
As the ships lined up side by side, Al led the knights to Leos ship.
LETS GO! !
Despite its heaviness, Al swung down the sword and commanded the knight to start boarding Leos ship. With the toll it took on his arm, Al frowned.
Seriously, he sure used some heavy sword huh.
With that in mind, Al started running straight toward Leo.
Al wanted to at least switch places inside a room but things were not that simple.
GYAAAA!
The Sea Serpent that was just sunk into the sea raised up with a deafening roar.
A lot of seawater rains on Al.
Everyone turns their attention toward the Sea Serpent. However, Al and Leo dont.
Al slid down the slippery deck soaked with seawater and threw both the sword and its sheath toward Leo.
Leo caught it without difficulty, he jumped at the Sea Serpent that came to attack the ship with its mouth wide open and give it a heavy blow.
Leo precisely cut the Sea Serpents eye. It screamed out in agony and retreated.
When Leo landed back at the ship, he stood back to back with Al. At that moment, Al straightened back bend down while Leo standing up straight. With the raining seawater, their hairstyles and clothes were messed up, their differences were only that much. And thus they perfectly switched back.
You are late!
My bad. I got caught in some trouble.
I think that this is already troublesome enough though?
You are in for a whole lot of surprise. It will get even more troublesome than this.
Yeah, such good news..
As they are talking with each other, a frog-shaped monster is heading toward Al.
Al rotates counterclockwise and without saying anything, Leo gets in front of it and cuts it down in one strike.
You sure can swing such a heavy sword huh? Im already prepared to get muscle pain tomorrow you know.
You are exaggerating it. Werent you just carrying it around.
Nah, I did properly use it you know.
You only swing it once didnt you? Wont you take this opportunity to start training your sword again? If you do that it would be easier for me too
I dont want to. And I will never switch places with you ever again. Spare me from that.
Did something happen? You didnt do something weird while pretending to be me right?
I didnt. I did a perfect impression of you thats why Im this tired.
The same goes for me. I also tried my best pretending to be Nii-san too you know.
The fact that you said you [tried your best] while pretending to be me is where you went wrong though.
While we were chatting, the knights were getting rid of the monsters.
Now, Al stretches while thinking that he will leave the rest to them. Returning to his usual languid appearance, Al says that to Leo.
LeoI will leave the rest to you. I will block more monsters from entering the port.
Yeah yeah. I just have to clean this up right?
So you know what to do. Elna will do something about the monsters that already entered the port so I will leave the sea to you.
The usual huh. Well, whatever. Lets do this.
Saying so, Leo returns to the ship Al was riding on while Al remains on Leos ship.
With this, the two finally returned to their original positions.
Your Highness. How long should we expand the defense line?
Leave that to the captain. I will be sleeping in my room.
Y, Yes?
Just do whatever you want. Leo will take care of everything anyway.:
Seriously. And I thought that he was a little more decent while His Highness Leonard was away too
Hearing the captains muttering, Al grinned at Leos hard work and returned to the bed in his room.
In the end, Als ship wasnt caught up in any battle after that and Al was finally able to enjoy slacking off for the first time in a while.