Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 644 197. Dai Lin: Gilneas has ten victories, and undead pirates have ten defeats

The naval battle is over.

It ended in a sudden and reasonable way.

Several warships commanded by Dai Lin were used as reserves, destroying the core of the war of the undead pirate fleet.

The big ship Alpaca, which was a platform for carrier-based aircraft to take off and land, was destroyed, and the Wharton was seriously injured, which brought the war system that Bu Laike had worked so hard to build to the verge of collapse.

Nearly half of the large and small pirate ships cobbled together from old ships were also lost. The newly recruited pirates suffered heavy casualties.

But the good news is that the Wharton can still be used with repairs, and in addition to the sunken ship, the Undead Fleet also "fished" the ship.

Maim's marines had captured two Gilneas third-class warships before.

Braike's raid on Lord Darius's fleet at the last moment allowed him to capture the Greymane, the flagship of Gilneas, and a second-class warship was severely damaged under the rage of the sea titan, but it was pulled back There should be salvation in the repair yard.

Such a capture was enough to earn Laike the title of "Boat Master".

But in real terms, the pirates are still losing money.

Specially constructed troll ships such as the Alpaca and the Wharton can only be configured by the Zandalari Gold Fleet, and the tortoises are not always able to get retired old ships.

In other words, before the Wharton was fully repaired, the "Magic Air Mother" tactic developed by Bo Laike had been bankrupted, and his cluster bombing tactic would hardly be effective.

On the other hand, the people of Gilneas.

Although under Dai Lin's command, they bravely destroyed most of the Undead Fleet's combat power, and were almost able to crush this damned pirates to death.

But when Dai Lin didn't join the battlefield, they were sunk by the big tide and the bombing of carrier-based aircraft and sank six large and small warships, and captured two of them. They sank three battleships.

The sea monsters summoned by the little murlocs also sank two third-class warships.

Counting the captured ships, the large fleet of forty ships before the naval battle started, there will only be twenty-five ships left, a small loss of half.

Most importantly, the strategic purpose of this naval battle was completely missed!

Failure to destroy the Undead Fleet means that they cannot receive Tol Barad Island, and the failure of the purpose of launching a war for this means that the battle is completely useless.

Even the phrase "training" doesn't convince the commanders of Gilneas.

Whose military training will give away a little half of the wealth accumulated by one's side over the years?

Although the loss of the Gilneas navy on both sides was smaller than that of the undead pirates, they were the one that lost in the true sense. This tragic situation also proved one thing, that is, the Gilneas military's previous understanding of undead pirates was completely wrong.

These pirates did not rely on the assistance of magicians from Narsalas College to run across the sea.

Even without magical support, undead pirates are still a force to be reckoned with. They are cunning, they are vicious, but they also possess courage and tactical intelligence.

Such a group of people entrenched on Tol Barad Island and the Baladin Sea, and then the people of Gilneas would have a headache.

"The pirates said they would bring back Lord Crow Lei and the captured warriors and staff when we sailed into the inner sea of ​​Gilneas and passed the Great Lighthouse of Greymane."

As the representative of the fleet, the temporary adjutant Getaris who went to "negotiate" with the pirates brought back a piece of news that made everyone who survived feel very disappointed.

The eyes of this strong Lordaeron female soldier were red, obviously she had cried on the road just now.

Because of the shame of failure, because of the regret of missing out on victory, and because of the anger of being humiliated by a group of pirates as victors despite their efforts.

"Have you seen their situation?"

Sitting on the black flagship Northern Lord, watching the Gilneas fleet withdraw from the battlefield under the "gifts" filled with obscenities from the pirates, Dai Lin asked with a blank face.

"Well, the priests I brought checked. Your Excellency was injured, and his shoulder may be permanently disabled. The staff officers and soldiers were imprisoned, and there was no serious problem except for being frightened."

Getaris lowered his head and replied in an unbelievable tone:

"There were also several captured commanders who wanted to commit suicide, but were stopped by the pirates."

"Suicide? An act of cowardice!"

Dai Lin looked at the Alpaca, which was slowly burning and sinking behind her, and the edge of the Wharton, which was being damaged in an emergency, and the stinky pirates who were standing on the side of the ship, urinating in the direction of their own ship as a humiliation.

He clenched his fists and said to the crowd behind him:

"Although I am not a Gilnean, I also feel the shame of today. You must remember this scene today, remember your failure, and find the reason from it.

Your war with the pirates is only just beginning, remember this, one or two defeats won't change the big picture. With the strength of Gilneas, you only need a few years to recover.

But pirates are different.

They rely on looting for a living, this model cannot last long, they cannot afford to lose!

They will become weaker, and you will become stronger again. At that time, maybe my participation will no longer be needed, and you will be able to take back the victory you desire with dignity. "

After finishing speaking, Dai Lin took a previously written letter from Cyrus and handed it to a senior staff officer beside him. He urged:

"I won't go to Keel Harbor. My battle is over. I will take my family and leave your fleet at the lighthouse. You can handle the rest by yourself.

Remember to take this letter to Genn, I said something to him in the letter, a month later in Kul Tiras, I am waiting for his visit.

You need help from Kul Tiras.

Every aspect is needed. "

Dai Lin glanced back at the gloomy commanders and staff behind him, and said with emphasis:

"Your warships are outdated, the naval guns have not been updated, the number of air knights on the battleships is too small, and the proportion of recruits among the sailors is too high, and the veterans can't bring them here.

You officers are totally unprofessional.

Some grassroots commanders were even drawn directly from the Army.

Your training does have some effect, but it doesn't capture the essence of naval training at all.

To put it bluntly, your sailors look like a flock of landlubbers to me, and your fleet is like a toy.

Whether it's morale, training or professionalism, even the elite armed fleet of the Kul Tiras Great Chamber of Commerce can't compare. The fleet under the command of the great merchant Duke Farrewell over there can easily defeat you within an hour.

This failure may not be a bad thing for you.

It can teach you a lesson.

Sea battles and land battles are not the same thing. The elite army of Gilneas, the powerful combat effectiveness of the Gray Wolf Brigade, and the discipline and courage of steel are still fresh in my memory.

Our Army is no match for you.

But your navy has a long way to go. "

This bitter criticism made all the commanders in the command room bow their heads in shame.

They couldn't refute, what Dai Lin said was right.

But after cursing, the admiral let out another breath, and gestured to Brother Haixian Parker beside him. The bald Haixian picked up the briefcase at hand, and sent letters and invitation letters to him. It was handed over to the commanders and staff officers present.

Getaris has one too.

She rubbed her sore eyes, looked down, and found that the invitation letter read "Certificate of Admission to the Naval Academy under the Admiralty of the Kul Tiras Navy" impressively.

Looking through it, the name of Dailin Proudmoore was written in the recommender column on the enrollment certificate.

The staff officers and commanders raised their heads in unison, and what they saw was a smile finally revealed by the general. He took off the command sword from his waist, and handed it to his temporary adjutant with both hands.

Say:

"Even if you have all kinds of faults and problems, your performance today... how should I put it, did not disappoint me. So, if Gene allows, you can go to Burkina with him in a month's time." Lalles.

I will ask the Admiralty to hold a separate refresher course for you.

The semester is about one year.

I will also allow you to join the upcoming Fifth Fleet of Kul Tiras, so you can experience for yourself how our navy works.

In this way, after you return to your own country, you won't be blinded and continue to lead your fleet all the way on the crooked road.

Of course, tuition is expensive. "

Dai Lin smiled and said:

"I hope that Gene can be ruthless and give this large sum of money. I might be able to use it to add a few more carrier-based bombers to my new fleet."

"Thank you for your generosity, Admiral!"

The officers and staff officers in the command room straightened up at the same time, saluted Dai Lin, and the gloomy atmosphere suddenly improved a lot.

An old sailor indeed.

In terms of boosting morale, it is simply handy.

Of course, Dai Lin's generosity is definitely not just out of appreciation for these young people.

He obviously doesn't think that the undead pirates can rise quickly. If possible, he prefers to command a fleet from Kul Tiras to completely wipe out the undead pirates.

Bring Bu Laike Shaw back to Kul Tiras for "trial".

But the Palatine Sea is, after all, the power of the Eastern Kingdom. Once the Kul Tiras fleet arrives here, Lordaeron, Gilneas, and Stormgard will feel threatened at the same time.

Since you can't do it yourself, you can only find a way to strengthen the enemies of the undead pirates.

If the Gilneas Navy were to block this group of pirates in the Palatine Sea, if they were to expand their influence to the golden waters of the South China Sea where chaos had already begun, Dai Lin would still have a headache.

That is Kul Tiras' "private land" and source of finance, and foreign pirates will never be allowed to stir up trouble in it.

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On the other side, in the captain's cabin of the Naglfar, which "escorted" the remnant Gilneas fleet to the inner sea of ​​Gilneas, Laike was packing the luggage for Fenner Golden Sword, who was about to go on a long journey.

In fact, there is nothing to clean up.

Fenner, a girl, doesn't like fancy dresses, jewellery, cosmetics and other girlish things. She always carries weapons and combat equipment with her.

In addition to the magic luggage, a large box is also full.

"The quality of these two axes is not bad, so they should be your trophies."

Bo Laike picked up the northern lord battleaxes that had been wiped clean beside him. Two double-edged handaxes were well made, and there were magic runes on the weapons.

On the handle of the ax is the crest of the Ke Luo Lei family.

This is the beloved weapon of Lord Darius, and Fenner also likes it very much. It is very suitable to match the phase barrier she just got.

"This sword is also for you."

Bu Laike took out an exaggerated recurved greatsword with a sharp blade barbed from the luggage, and placed it in front of Fenner with a bang.

He stroked the loa runes on the troll-style giant sword, and said to Fenner:

"This was looted from Zul'jin. It's called 'Kinlos Doomsday Revelator'. It's so heavy that ordinary warriors can't wield it. It's probably the treasure of the Amani troll."

"Why are you so nice to me all of a sudden?"

Fenner, who threw the shield into the magic bag, looked at her stinky brother suspiciously.

She held the hilt of the troll's epee in front of her, and wiped the blade fondly, but said in a strange tone:

"What do you want me to do for you? Just tell me."

"Look at what you said, do you need a reason to be good to your family?"

Bu Laike complained very dissatisfied, and received a supercilious look from the stupid soldier. The captain shrugged, took a sip of wine in his mouth, and said:

"Well, there is indeed something for you to do. After you go to Tiragarde Sound, remember to go around the holiday and hunting resort Kennings Camp over there.

There is a hot spring nearby that is very suitable for bathing. Explore the mountains south of the hot spring, and there is a large garbage dump full of metal waste that the locals don't like to go there."

"You want me to run and pick up trash for you?"

Fenna clenched her fists dissatisfied and knocked on the head of the smelly brother, she said:

"Do you really use me as your incompetent subordinates? Be careful that I will beat you."

"Do not be silly."

Bu Laike pouted and said:

"It's just a garbage pile in the eyes of a fool, but it symbolizes endless wealth in my eyes. There is a hidden mechanical crypt inside. You just need to find its entrance among a pile of abandoned gears.

Don't explore on your own!

There are scary things in it.

I will go there in a month at most and meet you. Then, I will show you something that you, an elf, have never seen or imagined.

Believe me, you will love it. "

"That's what you said."

Fenner moved her shoulders, lifted her suitcase carelessly, put on a sun hat and was about to leave, but after walking a few steps, she dropped the suitcase again, turned around and gave the pirate a big hug.

She patted Bo Laike on the shoulder and said:

"Take care of yourself, brother, don't mess with those scary things, the days with you are exciting, but life shouldn't just be about fighting and plotting.

Now that you've seized control of the Palatine Seas, and you've defeated the Gilneans and our father, it's time for you to take a break. "

"Victory?"

Bu Laike closed his eyes, feeling Fina's concern, he stretched out his hand hesitantly, hugged Fina's back, and patted the half-elf on the shoulder.

He said softly:

"You combined the two of us together and were beaten by Dai Lin. Is it a victory? The old man is very powerful. He just played with us. If he really wants to get serious, I will run as far as I can.

but you are right

From now on, I have the final say on the Palatine Sea. If you annoy Dai Lin and have nowhere to go, come and join me. I will always have a place for you on my ship.

And trust me, you'll definitely annoy him.

It's just a matter of time.

It is your destiny to be a pirate like me, Finna Gold Sword Proudmoore. "

"Shut your crow's mouth! You can't say something nice, can you?"

Fenna pushed the stinky pirate away in dissatisfaction. She picked up the box again, walked to the door of the captain's cabin, and waved goodbye again, saying:

"Then, goodbye, Drake Proudmoore, I will be waiting for you in your hometown, I will look forward to seeing the changes you make in Kul Tiras, and I will be happy to join in it.

Oh, right.

After observing the anger power of Boo Rocks and Grom Hellscream, I feel that my anger is also undergoing a qualitative change in my body. Maybe the next time we meet, you will have a legendary sister.

Remember not to mess with me, or I will beat you hard! "

(end of this chapter)