Chapter 163 The Navy is Different from Infantry

"Khacha...Master, can you...leave these three ships?"

Bramiden had just invited the wizard Kacha over to discuss how to slow down the frigates that were circling around and unable to catch up, so that his valiant warriors could charge forward and kill those cowardly Great Xia people.

When the two arrived, they witnessed the 601 slowing down, turning, and firing. Countless bullets sprayed towards the Majapahit warships, and more than a dozen ships, including the three leading oar-powered sailing ships, suffered fatal damage, with cries of agony echoing across the entire sea.

“I don’t know what kind of ‘thunder magic’ it is, but I smelled sulfur. It seems to be a human tool, not divine power.”

It must be said that those who study immortality, such as wizards and Taoist priests, have a far greater understanding of the natural world than ordinary craftsmen and scholars. The smell of gunpowder lingering from the continuous shelling on the sea allowed Kacha to astutely determine that "Thor's Wrath" was a man-made creation.

"Since it was done by human hands, how can we break this? Should the master invoke the power of the gods to take those lives?"

Bramiden breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing the spell from the wizard Cacha. The scene just now was truly terrifying; more than a dozen ships had been wiped out, and less than one in ten people on board survived—it was a veritable hell on earth. If the wizard Cacha could eliminate the enemy in one fell swoop, that would be ideal.

“General, I am here at the invitation of the prince to help you capture Temasek, not to deal with the warships.”

"With the prince absent, I am naturally in charge here. Master, please use your magic to subdue these cunning Xia people."

Prince Wirabumi, being of noble status, naturally wouldn't personally go to the front lines. He's currently enjoying Wilma's flattery in Coconut City, waiting for Bramiden to conquer Masik and Malacca before he appears to receive the spoils due to the victor. This massive fleet is naturally under Bramiden's command.

“I always put in a lot of effort when I cast spells, and it would be very inconvenient to do so at sea. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help when we attack Temasek.”

“Kachya Guru, you should know how much effort our prince has put into supporting you for so many years. How can you back down now?”

Bramiden became anxious when he saw that the wizard Cacha was unwilling to exert himself. If he allowed the three escort ships to hunt his fleet, he didn't know if half of the three hundred ships in the fleet would still be intact.

"General, haven't you noticed that their ships are already struggling to maneuver? If they come straight at us, even if their equipment is superior, we'll likely end up in a boarding action. The sea is not like land. If too many crew members are injured or killed, we won't even be able to retreat. Look how complicated their sails are; how many people do they need to operate them?"

Although the Kacha Wizard's lineage was unorthodox, its benefits to him were undeniable. His eyesight far surpassed that of General Bramidon, and he could see from afar that as they approached the entrance to the Strait of Malacca, the three escort ships were becoming increasingly unable to maneuver and their mobility was greatly reduced.

“Your Highness, there are too many islands nearby, and the waters are no longer wide enough. We can no longer harass and kill the enemy. Kai is willing to charge straight into the enemy lines and kill the enemy chieftain.”

Kaihime commanded three escort ships to patrol the area, sinking or destroying no fewer than thirty Majapahit Kingdom warships. However, escort ships could not maintain distance from enemy ships in narrow waters, and boarding battles were inevitable sooner or later. It was better to charge straight into the center and kill the enemy commander.

"Kai, do you intend to do the thing of taking on a thousand men on this sea?"

"Kai will fight to the death and never retreat."

Kaihime's eyes shone with excitement. The fierce battle had made her realize how powerful her ship was, giving her boundless confidence.

Qin Mo flicked Kaihime on the forehead with a "smack," then began to lecture her: "What does it take to train an infantryman? Captain Kai, you tell me?"

"...Your Highness, the infantry need armor, weapons, and they also need to be taught the art of battle." Kaihime knew she was about to fall into Qin Mo's trap, but she dared not defy him in public. Of course... defying him in private would be futile.

"And what about the navy? How long does it take to train a navy officer? They don't need armor, but they do need ships... How many ships would it take to train a real navy?"

Qin Mo initially seemed to be trying to train Kaihime, but then he turned to the crowd and began to address everyone: "The navy is different from the infantry. Its construction cycle is very long, which means you will have a long learning period. You cannot make unnecessary sacrifices unless absolutely necessary."

"Your Highness, Kai knows he was wrong, but... must naval battles always end up like this... skirmishing?"

Looking at this resilient and strong-willed girl, Qin Mo patted her shoulder, just as she would pat any of her other subordinate generals. This casual gesture straightened her back, and her face glowed.

"No, naval warfare can be a skirmish like today, or it can be a fierce and passionate decisive battle, but first you need a ship big enough, a cannon powerful enough, and a large enough sailor rifle squad to be able to take on a thousand men."

"A ship big enough, cannons powerful enough, sailors enough..." Not only Kaihime, but everyone who heard it silently murmured in their hearts, wondering what kind of ship the prince wanted.

The wizard Kacha was right. Seeing the three escort ships quickly break away from his fleet and sail away, Bramiden finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was finally free from the agony of being at sea. He was determined to teach those Xia people a lesson when he got to the Siamese.

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