As the Holy Egypt flagship slowly approached one of the main berths, the atmosphere on the dock began to grow increasingly heated.
People were whispering to each other, full of anticipation for the arrival of this strange civilization.
Of course, most people here have never seen the Holy Egyptians, let alone anything else related to the Holy Egyptian civilization.
"Have you heard? That's the ship of the Holy Egyptians. They live in the inland desert, and now they can build such a large sea vessel!"
“It’s so beautiful!”
As soon as one person finished speaking, another person took up the topic.
"It's amazing! Look at the skin color and dress of those sailors, they are completely different from us Greeks!"
"How far away are they from? Are they farther away than where the Portuguese are?"
Of course, there are still those who are keeping an eye on the ships.
"I've seen Portuguese merchant ships and Athenian warships, but I've never seen such a strange ship!"
"Look at the shape of the bow, it's like a work of art!"
"And it's so huge! It can surely hold hundreds of people."
"What a beautiful big ship!"
These exclamations were mixed with curiosity, envy, and even a little jealousy.
After all, people have always believed that shipbuilding and navigation have always been the specialties of the Greeks.
And now, a holy Egyptian civilization living in the desert has actually displayed amazing abilities in this regard.
However, as Lin Ke's boat got closer to the main berth, the crowd's exclamation gradually turned into shock and confusion.
"Wait, they're going to the main berth? Isn't that reserved for the most important kingdoms and civilizations?"
"I remember that only powerful leaders are qualified to stop there!"
"Impossible? Although Holy Egypt has a long history, they should be newcomers on the sea..."
"Could it be that the Greeks made a mistake?"
The main berth has a special place in the management of the Port of Delos.
It is not only the largest in area and the deepest in water, and can accommodate the largest ships, but more importantly, it symbolizes status and respect.
Only powerful kingdoms and civilizations, renowned throughout the Mediterranean world, were qualified to use this precious berth.
At this moment, a civilization from a distant area, a country that had never before made its mark on the sea, actually sailed directly to this exclusive berth, which naturally caused considerable controversy.
Amidst this uproar, the Greek officer in charge of leading the group was completely panicked.
He drove his small boat and quickly approached the big ship where the Holy Pharaoh was.
He shouted at the side of the ship, almost in a pleading tone.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, please wait!"
"Please allow me to consult with my superiors before deciding on the berthing location!"
"I'm so sorry, but your ship really can't stop here!"
His words were filled with anxiety and fear, for everyone knew that the responsibility of misleading an important mission could ruin his career and even endanger his life.
Lin Ke, standing on the tall ship's side, looked down at the Greeks below with a calm tone.
Because he had looked around and found that only this location could accommodate his ship.
"No need to ask for permission. Your harbor doesn't have enough room for my ship except this place."
In order to make the other party understand his situation, Lin Ke made a gesture, allowing the Greek officer to look at the entire port.
"Please look around. Can you find a more suitable berth than this one?"
The pilot looked in the direction he pointed and found that the other berths were either too small, occupied, or not deep enough.
The main berth is not only spacious but also has just the right amount of vacancy, making it seem like it was tailor-made for this giant ship.
However, this did not alleviate his anxiety, but instead increased his panic.
"Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh! You don't understand!"
"This berth is extremely important and is reserved for the most distinguished guests!"
"If...if we hadn't known in advance that you were going to use this place and had rashly arranged for you to dock, I'm afraid..."
Nan Tong took a step forward: "Afraid of what?"
When the Greek heard this, he almost began to sob.
"My Lord, I'm afraid... I might..."
However, he didn't finish his words and turned his gaze to Lin Ke again.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Pharaoh, I'm deeply sorry! But this is not something I can decide on my own!"
"Please understand! I beg you very much!"
Upon hearing this, Nan Tong stood beside Lin Ke and spoke to the Greek in a condescending manner.
"Okay, you don't have to panic."
"Since you didn't inform us in advance and didn't prepare a place for us to dock, the responsibility isn't ours."
"It was your managers who failed to prepare adequately. How can you blame us for the mistakes?"
"Now, it's not that Holy Egypt has to leave, but you must give us a reasonable explanation and a place to moor His Majesty the Holy Pharaoh's ship."
These words were so powerful that the pilot was speechless for a moment.
He understood that what Nan Tong said made sense, but the real difficulties would not disappear because of this.
“But…but…”
Just as Nan Tong was about to further elaborate on the legitimate rights of Holy Egypt, Lin Ke looked around thoughtfully and noticed some details.
On his port and starboard sides, there were indeed several extremely gorgeous large ships docked. Although they were slightly smaller than his ship, they were also masterpieces of exquisite craftsmanship.
Lin Ke immediately realized that this berth might be reserved for the most prominent leaders attending the conference.
If he occupies it rashly, it may cause unnecessary diplomatic disputes.
And it might even cost the poor Greek his head.
In any case, he was just an executor, responsible for guiding the ship.
The berth issue really has nothing to do with him.
Then, Lin Ke turned to his great magician with a calm voice.
"How about this, Nan Tong."
"After we disembark, we can ask the ship to anchor further away without causing trouble to our Greek friend."
Nan Tong was quite surprised when he heard this.
Given the strength and status that Holy Egypt has demonstrated today, they have every reason to insist on using this berth.
Moreover, they were not informed of any special restrictions.
The Holy Pharaoh's decision can be seen as a respect for the local people, rather than an encroachment on their rules.
But Nan Tong is a loyal minister who has followed Lin Ke for many years. He knows very well that his duty is to execute orders, not to question them.
"Of course, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
"Your Majesty's mercy will surely be remembered by the world."
The Greek officer felt relieved and quickly called on his companions to come and help, ensuring that the Holy Egyptian flagship could anchor smoothly, and began to pave a landing channel for the Holy Pharaoh and his entourage.
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