At this moment, the wind and rain gradually subsided. Coster wiped the rain off his face and looked around at the sea.
The waves on the sea surface were noticeably weaker, but he could only see six ships. Without a doubt, the other ships had sunk to the bottom of the sea in this storm.
This is not the first time they have experienced a storm. In a storm last month, six ships were already lost at sea, and fresh water and food are becoming increasingly scarce. There have even been incidents of people fighting over food on some ships.
But now...
Coster looked ahead and saw that the dark clouds were beginning to dissipate, and the first light of dawn could be seen in the distance, which made him realize that they had been lucky to have weathered the storm.
“Marshal, in two more days we will reach the Merlo Sea, where the patrol ships will be able to spot us.” Coster walked breathlessly to the mainmast, forcing a stiff smile: “We will soon be back home.”
Clemento's features remained distorted, but upon hearing this, he let out a sinister laugh.
Coster got goosebumps just listening to this, and now that the storm was over, he immediately buried his head in his hands to untie the ropes binding Clemento.
The sinister laughter continued, but suddenly, Coster's hand was grabbed.
It was a withered hand, like a chicken claw, the hand that Clemento had reached out.
"Marshal? What...what happened?" Coster's heart skipped a beat, and he was somewhat afraid to look at that terrifying face.
"I'm hungry, is there any more broth?" Clemento suddenly asked, grinning and showing his yellow teeth.
“Yes…yes.” Coster’s hands trembled as he shakily untied the rope.
"Bring me a big bowl!"
"I want to eat my fill!" Clemento suddenly said fiercely, but then he burst into laughter, his eyes shimmering, whether from rain or tears, it was hard to tell.
The bizarre sight left Coster in a state of turmoil, but he nodded silently. As soon as the ropes were untied, he hurriedly went down to the deck; he was indeed somewhat frightened.
Clemento, who was alone on the deck, plopped down on the ground. He tugged at his beard and tore off a clump.
At this moment, however, he was expressionless, staring blankly at the sea.
Before long, Coster brought over a large bowl of meat soup, with chunks of meat piled high inside.
"Marshal, please...please enjoy your meal." After placing the bowl of meat in front of Clemento, Coster immediately turned and left.
Clemento grabbed a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it while muttering incoherently to himself.
"I'm going to kill you all... kill you all..."
He hadn't eaten more than a few bites when he suddenly opened his mouth and vomited.
But after wiping his mouth, he still grabbed the meat and continued eating.
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Two days later, their ship arrived safely at the Merlo Sea and was then towed by a Merlo Sea patrol boat to the port of Oldenburg.
Three days later, Clemento arrived at the port of Oldenburg, but instead of staying to recuperate, he rushed to Garnat, the capital of the Kingdom of Saur, as soon as he disembarked.
He wanted to see Queen Isabella and state his request.
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