Chapter 522 – To the Underworld #1
The misunderstanding was resolved and the Barca Pirates reunited with their long-awaited colleagues. The men, the slaves of the island, took a back seat, but the women expressed their joy by hugging each other and crying.
Indeed, I feel that we are a group bound together by a strong sense of fellowship. That’s why I was able to get along well on an island like this.
Anyway.
They will go back to being private pirates again. In addition, you will receive support from the Shar-Oud Kingdom.
Queen Vivian obeys me, so she will have to tell me to increase the size of the Royal Navy and support the Barkayeo Pirates.
Looking at it, there was no other admiral like Barka. He made Barca a privateer pirate and admiral of the Royal Navy to rule the seas. I even have a fisherman, a slave race, and Nelia, a mermaid, a female executive who used to be a local collaborator.
It can be said that it is invincible in the sea as it is not only a fishman but also a sea monster.
“That’s my plan, how is it? Barca.”
“Not bad.”
After hearing the explanation, Barca nodded his head.
“If the navy of the Shar-Ode Kingdom supports us, we will be able to go farther and more reliably. Then we will be able to run the island while plundering foreign countries again.”
“From now on, let’s make that island the naval headquarters. Nelia and fishmen will guard the island.”
“The fishmen…”
Barca didn’t like the fishmen, but when he said they were my slave race, he seemed convinced.
It’s because you’re using your enemies as slaves anyway.
“Anyway, you can get support from both land and sea. Then it won’t be difficult to fortify the island and turn it into a naval base.”
“You guys will be the main axis. Barca. In other words, you will become a naval admiral.”
“I’m going to make it this far… I’ll do my best.”
Barca, who swore allegiance to me, was really cool.
“Then, right after the maintenance, I’ll attack the merchant ships while holding the other kingdom’s navy in check.”
“It’s a foreign country. What kind of forces are there usually?”
“There are quite a few kingdoms that get entangled in the sea.”
“There are a lot of encounters with the forces of that kingdom. Rarely, there are also encounters with the Ray Empire’s barbarians.”
“It’s the Ray Empire.”
A foreign country exists beyond the kingdom of Shar-Oud.
It is said to be dotted with minor kingdoms with all kinds of political systems, including dwarf kingdoms, and beyond them human empires.
Human empire.
Yes.
There is a human empire named ‘Ray’. This place is a little far away, so there is not that much information, but roughly based on geographic information, you can roughly think of it as a place similar to old China.
Since ancient times, China has been a great empire ruled by emperors or emperors. The land was large and the population was large. If there is a Roman Empire in the West, it can be said that there is a Chinese Empire in the East.
In any case, the human empire out there to the west, though large, is quite closed, and it seems they don’t really care beyond their borders. They react sensitively when attacked, but if not, they say they are ignorant.
So, it is said that there is almost no conflict with the human empire. It can be called a kind of seclusion policy… Looking at it this way, it feels just like the Ming Dynasty.
“I heard that the Ray Empire said that maritime trade is illegal. But just because it’s illegal doesn’t mean it can be eradicated. Black merchants form guilds and are carrying out smuggling trade. They’re strong, but if you rob them, they’re quite salty.”
Indeed, Barka was an experienced captain. She is well versed in all kinds of information related to the sea.
“Do you know more about the Ray Empire?”
“Well…? Their luxuries are circulated at high prices? It’s a country that banned trade by itself in the first place. There are very few cases where luxuries there are on the market. That’s how expensive it is.”
“Hmm, I see.”
Anyway, good info.
Ray Empire.
Someday you will have to subjugate that place too. Of course, now I’ve made two kingdoms and an elven country mine.
It wouldn’t be a task to subjugate the weaker countries around you with the power that comes from that. If you increase your strength in that state, it will be possible to deal with the Empire.
Well, there is no information about the human empire, so I can’t jump to conclusions, but that’s the point.
All I have to do is rule the women and go on to rule the world as I have always done.
“Anyway. Barka. You have enough magic power. You know that, right?”
Asking for it
“Huh.”
Barca nodded quietly.
“Magic power… Didn’t you say it was the power of the Demon World? I tried to use it and was able to manifest it somehow.”
ㅡ Hurray.
Barca, revealing the traits of a succubus, created purple flames from his hands.
“This power is amazing. It seems that my power has become several times stronger. Well, having horns and wings is a bit uncomfortable… But considering the power, it’s not a big deal.”
“That will be solved if you increase your strength. You can take out and hide the horns and wings at will.”
“I’m glad!”
“First of all, that’s not important. Your becoming a succubus has made things very comfortable.”
“Are you comfortable?”
“Wherever you are from now on, it means that I can come and go to you freely.”
“Yes…?”
I explained to Barca who did not understand.
The power of teleport.
Even if Barca is out to sea, if you have that power, you can instantly move to Barka’s side.
“Really?!”
“Okay.”
“If you have that ability…!”
You don’t have to worry about falling.
“So, even if I leave, don’t be disappointed and just do your own thing.”
“I will.”
“Okay. This should be enough. Then I’m going back soon and I’m going to discuss this with Queen Vivian… Well, as a test, Barca, you can go too.”
I mean, this is more convenient.
Now that Barca is a Navy admiral, things will move quickly if he talks to Vivian face to face.
“Huh, huhuhu. It’s amazing. I, a pirate, can meet the queen in person.”
“In the future, there will be many more strange things.”
While saying that, I stroked Barca’s head.
There is so much to do.
* *
“…That’s a good idea.”
After hearing her story, Vivian nodded her head.
“By the way. This is Captain Barca…”
“Nice to meet you, Queen.”
“…”
At her casual attitude, Vivian slightly frowned at her, but as long as she’s a member of my household, there’s no point in talking about titles or anything.
They are all colleagues.
“Vivian? Barca is now her ally. Please support her well so that she can increase her maritime influence.”
“I will.”
“Is this reliable? As long as you have support, there is no problem. Leave the rest to me.”
Seeing her full of confidence puts her mind at ease.
So, she talked with Vivien in the kingdom with Barca and made various plans. From now on, the nation will encourage women to enlist in the Navy.
Well, after finishing that, I went back to the island.
“Then Barca? Take us to the mainland.”
“Okay.”
“Guys! Let’s go!”
“Keruk! I’m finally going home!”
“You have to march, man.”
“Kereuugh!”
After arriving at the island, they rode the Barka and went straight back to the mainland, and then marched back home.
“You’re back at last!”
“I missed you!”
“Haa… It was long this time.”
I briefly listened to the report while petting Vera and the saintess who welcomed me.
Quite a bit of time passed, but in the meantime there was no problem because the country was governed by my competent female cadres. No. It is developing stably beyond non-existence.
Taxes are being collected well, and various administrative systems I have devised are settling down. If this continues, productivity will be dramatically increased.
“Hey. You know when you come, right?”
“You want a sex party?”
“I know.”
While listening to Reika’s explicit request, I organized the things I had brought.
I’ve been looking for some pirate costumes. Today, I plan to dress up as a female pirate and have fun with my wonderful girls who have been patiently waiting for me.
“Culse oppa!”
But it was there before that!
“Ah, Karti! Long time no see!”
Carti’s voice is so welcome.
ㅡFlap and flap!
Evileye flies in and hovers around me.
“Nice to meet you too! Ah! It’s been a long time this time! I’ve been scolded for waiting! It would be nice to set up an agency in the Shar-Oud Kingdom as well!”
Hehe, I’ll do that soon.”
There is no base there yet, so Evileye can’t be active.
“Anyway, Karti, haven’t you had any important information in the meantime?”
“Whoop whoop!”
“Hmm?”
“Of course!”
A voice full of confidence.
At the same time.
ㅡPay!
Evil Eye created a screen by injecting magic with her eyes!
“Anit?! This is what my mother, the Duchess used…!”
Video call system dedicated to the female duke!
But what was on the screen was Karti’s face!
“Hey! It’s been a while since I’ve seen your face! How long has this been!”
Indeed, I haven’t seen Carti’s face in a long time!
Nothing has changed from the face in my old memories!
“It’s been a while for me too, Culse-oppa. I was surprised, right? Now I can use this on a daily basis!”
“What! Really!”
“Because our power has permeated this land a lot!”
Karti laughed and continued.
“The connection has become deeper! The movement of supplies has also become more convenient!”
Middle-earth is really starting to assimilate into the demonic realm now. It took a long time to get here.
“And the biggest news ever!”
“What’s the big news? How big is it?”
“Big enough news to say nothing could be more important than this!”
“What the hell is this? I’m dying of curiosity. Tell me quickly.”
“That…!”
Carti, who paused for a while, looked at me with her mischievous eyes, she said.
“Good and less good! Which of the two do you want to hear first?”
“Then less good!”
“Well, that’s it! Now the gate can be operated in both directions!”
“What!”
Two way?!
“Does that mean that it is now possible to send objects from Middle Earth to the Demon Realm?!”
“That’s right!”
“Wow. God.”
It’s already been that strong a connection.
It is clear that the support of the demon world will come more surely in the future. It will work with great power.
At the same time… That’s the sound of the demon world’s influence getting bigger. That doesn’t sound very nice to me, who plans to make this Middle-earth entirely mine.
I had a smile on my face, but I thought about how to protect my world from the devil’s clutches.
“Then Karti. What’s the good news?”
“That’s right…! Congratulations, Culce oppa!”
“What?”
Suddenly Carti congratulated me.
Why?
“Finally, I can return to the Pandemonium!”
“What?”
“A chance has arisen! My mother, the Duchess, called Culce oppa! Come up to the Pandemonium this time! There will be huge rewards and growth as a reward for all your hard work!”
For a moment.
What is this?
“The connection has become so strong that Culse oppa, who has become the center of it, will be able to give it a round trip! I’ve already tested it, so don’t worry!”
What did I hear?
