Chapter 778: The Soldiers Are Alert
Although the days on the s.h.i.+p were leisurely, most of the time they were very dull.
Therefore, Devitt or Claremont would lead their soldiers to practice every morning.
"Look at how lazy you are." Claremont said to the soldiers, "Don"t think that by staying on this s.h.i.+p, you can let down your guard. If you keep slacking off, you will suffer after when we return to the barracks."
"Yes!" the soldiers struggled to maintain their balance on the shaking deck and replied in a resounding voice.
Even though they had not stayed on this s.h.i.+p for a long time, by the time the journey was nearing its end. Many of the soldiers had already shown their round bodies.
"The management of the soldiers in Caradia is really strict." Raphael said to Devitt with a smile.
"We didn"t discipline them on the s.h.i.+p. That"s why they become so relax now." Devitt said embarra.s.sedly. "Before we return to the military camp, we must correct their habits. Otherwise, they won"t be able to bear it when they are integrated into the army."
"I see. I heard that the members of the reconnaissance team are all elites who have been selected. Their strength must be amazing." Raphael continued to praise.
"The captain in charge of training us thinks that we are more suitable to carry out this mission. In the army, there are still many people who are better than us." Devitt made a serious introduction.
"Captain Devitt is really humble." Raphael smiled and did not say anything else.
Seeing this, Devitt only smiled and shook his head.
Ten days of interaction did not let the elven soldiers to become familiar with the Caradia soldiers.
Austin always felt that the elven soldiers on this s.h.i.+p were different from the group of soldiers under Abel. There was a sense of isolation when they interacted with each other. Moreover, although they were on the same s.h.i.+p, they were never seen.
After asking the surrounding Caradia soldiers, they also replied, "There is a strange feeling when I interact with this group of elven soldiers."
Therefore, when everyone gathered in the dining hall, the elven soldiers and the Caradia soldiers always sat separately. Even the more active soldiers gave up trying to befriend the elven soldiers.
Devitt also noticed this. One day, after dinner, Devitt invited Austin out. The two of them stood by the mast and had a face-to-face talk.
"The atmosphere in the restaurant is very cheerless." Devitt said.
"Yes, these elves are indeed different." Austin replied.
"Do you find it difficult to get along with them?" Devitt continued to ask.
"Difficult to get along with them?" Austin frowned and thought for a while, then replied, "Maybe I shouldn"t say it like this, but I always feel that they are wary of us."
A puzzled expression appeared on Devitt"s face. He confirmed, "Wary?"
"Yes." Austin said with certainty. "We seem to be isolated from their circle."
"Yes, perhaps it"s just as you said. They are different from Abel and the others." Devitt patted Austin"s shoulder, he warned, "Pay attention to the situation of the soldiers around you. Just don"t cause any trouble. There are still two more days before this sea journey ends."
When Devitt turned around, Austin called out to him, "Captain Devitt," he continued, "I think it"s better to be more careful with this group of people. You and Captain Claremont will stay in the cabin during the day. Perhaps you don"t know, but this group of people is always sneaky. Usually, there isn"t a single person to be seen. I don"t know what they are plotting in the dark."
Devitt turned around in puzzlement at Austin"s exhortation. He stared at him for a while. He replied, "... Alright."
"Alright." Austin nodded solemnly and turned around to walk into the dining room.
After the conversation ended, Devitt returned to his resting cabin. He discovered that Claremont was lying on his bed.
Claremont raised his head from the ma.n.u.script and saw that Devitt looked uneasy. He asked with concern, "What"s wrong with you?"
"Austin just told me that I need to be careful of Raphael and his men," Devitt said hesitantly.
"Why?" Claremont continued to ask.
"He said that Raphael"s men acted very strange, and their temperament is also very strange." Devitt recalled what Austin said and concluded.
"I see." Claremont nodded and replied.
"Do you have this feeling?" Devitt looked at Claremont and asked.
"You know, I"m seasick." Claremont shook his head and said, "I basically don"t leave the cabin. However, the att.i.tude of the elven soldier who sent me the medicine is indeed a little strange. I didn"t pay much attention to him when I spoke to him."
"Since the soldiers have such vigilance, then let"s observe carefully." Devitt decided.
Claremont stood where he was, looking as if he was deep in thought. Finally, he said to Devitt, "Although this kind of situation might not occur, but if these elven soldiers really want to murder us, what is the purpose of it?"
"I can"t think of it." Devitt also began to think, but he still couldn"t come to a conclusion.
"I remember when we came to the island, Raphael brought his soldiers to welcome us. This group of people isn"t as cold as they are now." Claremont recalled carefully.
"Now that you mention it, I remember. I"ve seen some soldiers on the mountain before, but I"ve hardly seen them on this s.h.i.+p." Devitt raised his voice and said.
"I heard that the elven soldiers and the reinforcements fought against the forces on the sh.o.r.e." Claremont explained, "Did those soldiers you mentioned die on the battlefield?"
"Maybe so..." Devitt lowered his head and replied.
The two pondered for a long time, but still couldn"t come to a conclusion.
Devitt decided to temporarily drop this topic and asked Claremont, "By the way, how did you enter my cabin?"
"I asked the crew for the key. I told him that you might have fainted inside. I need to come in personally to check." Claremont replied easily.
Devitt rolled his eyes and said, "Just return the spare key to the crew. If I really fainted, you won"t be the first to notice me, okay?"
"You have good lighting here. I came to read for a while." Claremont slowly walked to the door and threw the key into Devitt"s arms, he said, "I"ll have to trouble you to return this key for me. The crew member is called Ja.n.u.s. He has brown hair. You know him, right?"
"You...." Devitt took the key and was about to scold Claremont, but Claremont had already closed the door.