Master Of None

The sound of organized cheers reached the ship that Walker was on first before the ship was close enough to lay down the brides made of wood. Every shout made the soldiers on Walker’s ship return the cheers with glee. This was the celebration that they had successfully completed the river trading route. That they had made it to the real start of their journey.

The second ship drifted slowly closer and closer until the sound of rattling chains became loud enough for everyone to hear. The anchors had been dropped and the cheers ceased as both ships started to have their soldiers move together.

The wooden bridges had been made to link the ships safely once they were anchored. They would be the best way for them to trade the foods and other supplies they had before they started the main trip across the ocean. But even more, the bridges could be used when they were in the middle of the ocean.

If there were smaller monsters swarming around the ships, they could link up to maintain their safety better. There would be reinforcements to the damaged ship or even a way for those aboard the ship to escape if the ship was sinking. Sometimes the lifeboats would not be the best option due to the situation. Especially if there were many monsters around.

”Bridges lowered! Ropes tied! The bridge is ready! Captains Welcome!” The shouts of the soldiers that had just finished their work made another cheer rise up as everyone began to take their positions.

The first across the bridge was Alma who stepped across with the ship captain of her ship and a few other very important positions. Those that maintained the forge, alchemy lab, repairs, and other forces on the ship had been required to come. Their meetings would also help the ships organize supplies while also sharing knowledge.

Remey was already taking the alchemy head of the other ship toward the alchemy lab. The man that had been a member of the alchemy guild since it had been opened was overjoyed. He had a few alchemists carrying some herbs behind him and was eager to begin creating things. It was also clear that he had found the notes about making antidotes and poisons from the monsters that had been defeated.

There were a few merfolk that moved to great Leon. they had been the most important group other than the demi-humans that kept the route properly set up for the ships to travel. Since the first ship had been staffed so that they could perfectly organize the creation of a safe waterway, the second ship had a different job.

Refining the water way had been even harder in a way. Yes, it was boring because the ships prefining the waterways did not face the same dangers and monsters that the first ship faced. Yet, their job was even more important. They had to change the shapes of what the first ship had begun to alter. Their alterations had to remain for years or at least until the next, more professional, workers got there to sure up the waterway.

The last ship would be carrying a few more people than any other ship. The plan to start a village on the beach would begin with them. They were the water elves, merfolk, and soldiers that would be in charge of guiding the building. they would also be the ones that started to build the outposts that would protect the river water way. This trade route would be invaluable for many years to everyone on the continent.

”I would like to say that your patrols were missing things here and there, but that would be a ,lie. The path was almost too safe the entire way.” Scylla heard Alma’s cheerful greeting and couldn’t help but respond.

”You could have taken a little longer then. Done a better check. Maybe you would have found a few more fights. Just drop anchor in the deep bends next time. Fight the little fish more.” The tones of the two were enough to relax everyone and show off the happiness of their accomplishments so far.

”I will be taking my time with my fellow royal dragons. I have heard some interesting stories already. I wish to hear more. Walker, please handle your village business before joining us.” Current said this out of friendly respect. He had long accepted Walker and saw how great the future with him could be. If everything he saw now was just even more proof of this, then he was blind.

Mordant and Rise left with Current to the far end of the ship. They would most likely leave the ships to fly around at some point. There were many things that they could hunt on their own or better places to rest as all the ships arrived and linked up. The only feeling that Walker had though, was that he might see more dragons than expected.

Terron had said that he would be remaining behind. He did not want to be in the middle of the ocean so far away from land. It wasn’t like he could just sink to the bottom of the ocean to get in touch with the waters. Yet, for some reason, Walker just felt that he would be on one of the ships. Not just Ignus, but Terron as well.

”We have plenty of dried meats for those on your ship. We did well against the river snappers. Minor damages but they learned a good lesson. We even managed to smoke some of them so that they will last longer.” This sentence perked up the ears of a few soldiers from Alma’s ship. Scylla knew that this would be the start of organizing the goods. Food was a great way to begin things.

”First, I can see that you have a decent number of hunted prey from the beach. Allow my elves to join up and begin breaking them in to parts for us.” Alma used this as a signal to send the soldiers and others across. The blacksmiths that have come across the little bridge also jumped for the chance to meet the blacksmiths on Walker’s ship.

They already knew that there had to be some amazing breakthrough. They had multiple dragons on their ship and that meant more chances to forge with dragon fire. How could they miss even the smallest chance that they could get knowledge about forging with dragon fire?

”I will be taking your soldiers. They have much to report to me about their journeys. Leon thinks that he may have control of the aquatic forces I have raised, it is humorous.” Scylla moved to gather her troops. She wanted to hear what each soldier encountered and what they expected from the journey going forward.

Being able to gather more data was just a small part of what would make a general great. Scylla wanted to have as many of the potential dangers planned for just in case the worst happened. If her soldiers faced more underwater monsters, she wanted to be able to share in their defense of the ships. That meant she had to know what they had realized they were weak in so far.

”In that case, I will catch up with the others.” Alma thought that Scylla was giving her the perfect chance to relax and little and see how the path breaking ship had done. But even though it was not the intended reason that Scylla had moved on, it was still perfect.

”Welcome to the waiting spot.” Gil just stood tall watching Alma for a moment. The two could only look at each other for a little bit before they couldn’t hold back anymore. The other soldiers were all focused on other things so the two could relax and be their own people.

The moment their hug broke, Midnight dashed over and said her own hellos. She had changed to her dragonkin form to see everyone better. It was much more beneficial to greet someone she cared about with arms and a hug than pouncing on them. However, she would always still pounce on Walker. It was too nostalgic.

”You missed a lot of fun. The archers that Gil worked with have been making new harpoon and poison arrows. They even have had to deal with leaping fish.” Walker knew that Alma had already heard some of this. But starting the conversation off with this was a good way to retell their side of the journey.

”I want to hear every single word. How my elves did and how my friends did. I’m sure there are a few things that you all did without an escort or a group of soldiers by your side.” Alma’s guess was spot on. It was a sure thing that the elves would be hearing from the blacksmiths about the new forging of natural mana gems.

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