Old Comrades

Elfie stopped interfering in the internal strife within Red Hemp Territory. After confirming that he had taken control of the Red Hemp Territory fleet, he sent a letter to Viscount Sonanda.

Soon the new Wavebreaker arrived carrying Viscount Sonanda. The new Wavebreaker had more than double the displacement of the old ship. Originally, the flagship of Red Hemp Territory and the old Wavebreaker were considered to be of the same class, but the arrival of the new Wavebreaker blocked out the sunlight.

Seeing such a large ship approaching, with a difference of two or three meters just between the gunwales and the ship, the prisoners, who had calmed down, became restless again.

Young Master Totti fell silent upon seeing the enormous New Wavebreaker, while Captain Van Dyke chuckled, "So Great Oak Territory has already violated the Noble Council's ship restriction order. It seems Count Black has been plotting rebellion for a long time."

I knew this old man was so honest. The Grand Duke killed his grandson, confiscated his territory, and has been targeting him ever since. He must have a deep-seated hatred for him.

Back then, he was known for his unwavering resolve and determination to seek revenge. It was precisely because of his persistence that the coastal nobles of Suffolk County were able to organize Coastal Defense Fleet, completely preventing the invasion of the East Sea Alliance from reaching the open sea.

After speaking, Van Dyke fell silent, knowing that it was too late to do anything about it.

Great Oak Territory secretly built a new flagship that exceeded the limits, and betrayed the noble fleet, wiping out the entire naval power of the coastal nobles. Their methods are definitely not limited to this.

Judging by the time, Viscount Red Hemp had already led his private army to the battlefield to join the other nobles.

With the Great Oak Territory a major traitor within the army, it is highly likely that they will be defeated when facing the powerful Northern Frontier Allied Army.

"And..." Van Dyke felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it. The Great Oak Family had been operating in the Eastern Four Counties for many years and had a lot of loyal followers.

Furthermore, the viscount who led the Northern Alliance Army was from the Golden Sunflower Family, a deeply rooted and prestigious clan in the Eastern Region.

"Your Excellency, please be safe and sound."

Hearing Van Dijk mention his father, Totti, who was standing nearby, quickly asked, "What's wrong with my father?"

Van Dyke did not answer, but simply lowered his head and closed his eyes to rest.

Seeing that Van Dyke was ignoring him, Totti was angry but there was nothing he could do.

At this moment, the Wavebreaker had come very close to their ship, and any closer would have made a collision more likely. Suddenly, a person jumped off the Wavebreaker.

Totti recognized Viscount Sonanda, whom he had met a few times before. He was about to speak, but the wetness of his clothes reminded him, so he kept his mouth shut.

Fortunately, after a while, Viscount Sonanda came over accompanied by Elfie, and Totti suddenly felt a glimmer of hope that he might be able to receive the treatment of a nobleman.

But Viscount Sonanda ignored Totti and went straight to Van Dyke. Sonanda looked at Van Dyke sitting on the deck and said, "Old buddy, why don't you look up at me? We've been comrades for a long time. Back then, the Count wanted to invite you to join the fleet of Great Oak Territory, but you refused."

Van Dyke was once a member of the Coastal Defense Fleet, but after the war against invasion, he received an invitation to join the Red Hemp Territory.

Van Dyke was silent for a moment. "Sonanda, was Lord Black's order for the Great Oak Territory fleet to act this time?"

"Yes, I was ordered by the Count to cooperate with the northern fleet Northlands to annihilate the entire noble fleet in the east."

"Lord Black is playing with fire. Even if you defeat the Duchy Army in the east, can he guarantee that the Northern Frontier nobles will definitely defeat the Duchy's army?"

Keep in mind that this only has one legion from the Duchy, while the main force of the Duchy is stationed in Sextus County, along with the invincible Imperial Guard Legion.

"Then you won't need to worry about it. After all, my mission is only to coordinate the naval battle; the land battle is not my responsibility."

"So it seems you also believe we can defeat the Duchy Legion in the east. Good foresight."

Van Dyke chuckled self-deprecatingly, "That was a slip of the tongue. You know, the battlefield is ever-changing, anything can happen."

Just as the two continued their verbal sparring, a sailor ran up to report to Sonanda, "Your Excellency, the commander of the Northlands Fleet has also arrived. They have finished their battle and wish to pay a visit."

Sonanda turned to Elfie and said, "Elfie, go and greet him, and bring him over."

Elfie nodded and left.

Van Dyke suddenly spoke up, "Why are you putting on such airs? Aren't you worried about offending the Northern barbarians?"

They're not easy to reason with.

Sonanda smiled slightly but did not answer.

Just as Van Dyke was filled with doubt, Elfie returned, leading a man towards him.

After the man came over, he bowed to Sonanda and said, "Father, it's been a long time."

Van Dyke's eyes widened suddenly as he scrutinized the newcomer. He then gave a bitter laugh and said, "No wonder, no wonder. Lord Black is indeed cunning and shrewd. It seems we are doomed to defeat in the land battle."