Don’t raise unruly people in extreme cold weather

Chapter 52 Samantha

As the White Gem sailed into the open sea and merged with the escorting frigate, Purficott could vaguely feel the hull beginning to shake slightly, which was not obvious.

This is understandable, after all, the wind and waves in the outer sea are not comparable to the calm sea in the port.

Moreover, their White Jewel is not a giant ship, so it is normal for it to sway slightly when encountering waves.

If she had been in the age of sailing, Purficott might have had to experience a hammock now, otherwise the way of sailing on the waves would have been enough for her to feel the excitement of traveling through the pirate ship in the previous amusement park.

In the age of sails, if you encounter wind and waves when sailing on the sea, the shaking will be more exaggerated than the pirate ship in the amusement park.

Fortunately, now is the age of steam, and the seaworthiness of ships has been greatly improved. Especially this kind of cruise ship, which is specially designed for passenger transportation, puts the smoothness and comfort of navigation first.

If Purficott hadn't been more sensitive, he might not have been able to detect this slight shaking.

"Maybe this is what it feels like to sail on the sea?" Purficott said to himself, and then stopped paying attention.

After changing into the dress for the dinner under Befa's service, she took Befa out of the room and walked towards the deck where the dinner was held.

Because of her special and noble status, Purficott lived in the best cabin on the ship. Because of this, after she walked out of the door, the corridor outside the door was lined with luxury cabins of the same grade.

However, it may be that the shipping company is considering operating costs. There are not many large suites like the one that Perficott lives in. Judging from the diagram hanging in the corridor, there are only four.

As for the other six rooms on this floor, although they are also luxury cabins of the same level, they do not come with servant rooms and separate living areas.

The guard knights who traveled with Purfict lived in these cabins in order to be able to provide protection for Purfict nearby.

Of course, the status of these guard knights is enough to live in such luxurious suites. After all, the threshold for becoming a guard knight is a grand knight, and any grand knight will be awarded the lowest noble knight title by the empire. For nobility.

"Her Excellency Baroness Brandlis!" A female knight wearing a knight's dress stood in the corridor. When she saw Purficott coming out, she immediately saluted her with impeccable court etiquette and introduced herself. : "I am Samantha Field, the flag bearer of the Fourth Flag of the Knights of the Guards. I will be responsible for protecting your safety during the next trip.

My cabin is right next to yours. If you need anything, please feel free to call me at any time. I will do my best to protect your safety. "

"Thank you, Knight Field. If you don't mind, can I call you Samantha? Of course, in exchange, you can also call me Purficott." Purficott looked at the female knight in front of him and was very fond of her. I have a favorable impression: "I will have someone to protect me on this journey."

"Please rest assured that the knights of the guard will protect your safety." The female knight assured again, and then asked: "Are you going to attend the banquet on the deck now?"

"Yes, so you can accompany me if you can." Purficott nodded, and then continued walking towards the stairs at the end of the corridor.

Samantha immediately followed, standing half a body behind Perfectcott, and placed a hand on the ceremonial sword at her waist. Although it is only a ceremonial sword, the weapon of the guard knight has no decorations. It is still a sharp and finely forged weapon, which can be used as a guard knight's weapon when necessary.

Accompanied by Samantha and Befa, Purficott soon came to the deck.

At this time, many people had gathered on the deck. Although the banquet had not started yet, the atmosphere was already lively. Even on the frigates traveling side by side not far away, the same excitement on the deck could be vaguely seen.

Because this ship has been chartered by the royal family, the people on the deck are all members of the exploration team, including employees of the Royal Exploration Company, scientists invited by Perfectcott, officers of the accompanying guard, and two royal guards. Guard Knight.

"How many knights are there in your team?" Purficott asked after taking two non-alcoholic drinks from a waiter and passing one to Samantha.

Samantha took the wine glass with the hand that was not holding the sword, glanced at her two companions among the crowd gathered on the deck, and answered clearly: "A standard guard knight team has a total of twenty people. It is called the flag team. There is a flag captain, a flag bearer, ten knights and eight attendant knights.

Every Guard Knight needs to serve as an attendant for three years after joining, learning and understanding the responsibilities of a Guard Knight and the work they need to be responsible for.

Only after you understand the responsibilities of a guard knight and become familiar with everything can you become a true guard knight. "

"It sounds a bit complicated, but if there are so many people, why did I only see you and those two?" Purficott was a little confused, but he didn't get to the bottom of it. He just expressed his curiosity appropriately. .

"Because your laboratory is of extraordinary value to the empire, the flag captain led six knights to your manor to be responsible for the defense and protection of your laboratory." Samantha explained to Purficott , although they were sent to protect Perfecticot, her laboratory is also an important entity that may leak information related to the Steam Knights, so this team of guard knights divided some of their manpower to guard Perfecticot's experiments. room.

Purficott nodded slightly. These matters were all taken care of by the old housekeeper Foster, and she never cared about them.

Now listening to Samantha's explanation, she couldn't help but curiously asked: "So are the knights on my side led by you, the flag bearer?"

Flag bearers are not a simple position. Generally speaking, on the battlefield, they need to hold the flag high in their hands so that their own soldiers can notice it without saying anything. They also need to ensure the stability of the flag and always observe the situation of other flags so that they can communicate with them through semaphores in a timely manner. Receive or convey orders.

When launching a charge, the flag bearer must charge ahead to ensure that everyone follows the flag and charges together.

But it is very vulnerable to enemy fire.

Once the flag falls, it will greatly affect morale, so generally speaking, this position is filled by the most loyal and reliable people who are also strong enough.

After all, those who are thinner may not be able to withstand the flag.

But the Samantha in front of me didn't look like a tall figure. Although she was taller than the average woman, her figure only looked tall and tall, and she didn't look like the kind of person who could carry a big flag and charge. look like.

(End of this chapter)