A Single Mother's Farm of the Gods-Chapter 412: Retreat But No Surrender

The resulting effect of Elaina’s contribution to the battle has a tremendous outcome against the enemies. The crews of each ship are scampering back and forth across the deck to repair the damages that have been popping left and right around the ship’s exterior, which, if left alone, would potentially sink the ship to the sea. Even the soldiers that was supposed to be the ones firing their attacks towards the shore are also forced to contribute to repairing the ship with their planks and other spare equipment just so they can patch up the holes that have been showing on the hull.

"What is happening?! Why is the ship not able to return fire against the enemies?!" Selena roared in anger as she looked around the ship’s frantic crew.

"The ship’s exterior suffered so much damage that even a slight repair would not be enough to fully patch everything. We get damaged much faster around the ship compared to the speed we can repair the ship’s damages!" the captain of the ship reported as he patched up a big hole that appeared next to him.

The Pope appeared calm and collected, but everyone could feel the pressure he was emitting, making everyone nervous and afraid to do anything.

"Didn’t we have magicians who specialize in instantaneous repair magic? What happened to them?"

"They are preoccupied with keeping the hull intact. According to them, the hull is the most damaged part of the ship, and if they don’t focus their attention on the hull, the ship will sink immediately."

Selena is angry at the situation they are in. She can’t help but scratch her head in frustration. The plans that were previously laid out and were supposed to work in just a single day weren’t fulfilled. Not only can the enemies prepare their defenses, but they are also pushing everyone to the edge.

Thanks to the Pope, they manage to keep the battles at a standstill and keep the enemy wasting resources. In fact, they already cut off the food supply and medicine of the soldiers, and by now, they should have run out of food and are now tired and hungry...but the situation seems to be different as the battle continued and just caused more trouble to all of the ships.

Now, their ships are suffering from damage that even repairs can’t help much unless they stop attacking.

"I think it is best to retreat for the time being and repair or reinforce the ship for a bit. Considering that they have been doing this for quite some time now, there might be a chance that whatever they are doing is currently reaching its duration limit. This won’t last that long, and by the time we return, we can fire our all," the captain suggested.

The Pope seems to agree with this sentiment at first, but then Selena shook her head.

"We will not retreat! Do you want them to think that we are retreating already? We don’t retreat and we won’t surrender!" Selena is very adamant about this.

"I understand your frustration, Selena, but you are endangering everyone here. The more we delay our retreat to repair the ship, the more the ship will suffer as a result. And besides, even if we retreat, we won’t be surrendering and stopping the battle. We will just make a little pause in the assault and recover for a bit," the Pope reasoned.

However, Selena became angry. "Didn’t you say that I am the one who is in charge? Whatever I say should be what everyone should be doing! You are just a Pope. I am the acting ruler of the Luminiera Kingdom! No one can disobey me!"

She turns to face the captain and does the same rant again when the Pope makes a swift strike on her neck, causing her to helplessly collapse as her consciousness fades in the process. freёnovelkiss-com

"This is why I hated using you as a substitute ruler. Emperor Alfred was a better puppet, but he vanished, which is a big blow to our force. Not only that, the connection I have implanted in him has been removed, which is something I didn’t expect to see for once."

He turned to the Captain as he picked up the unconscious Selena. "Continue the previous plan to retreat and wait out the effects of their magic to dissipate. Then we strike back. Ignore her orders. Now that she is unconscious, you follow my orders."

The captain grinned. He is more than happy to follow the orders of the Pope, who seems more competent compared to Selena, who has not contributed anything good so far.

"Roger that."

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"The main ship retreated," the lookout, using the telescope, shouted.

Hearing this, the soldiers erupted with joy as they forced the enemy to retreat. However, the First Prince quickly stopped them.

"Although this is indeed worthy of celebration, don’t celebrate just yet. They might have retreated doesn’t mean they are already stopping and surrendering their role to fight. Repair the barricades and the walls. Stock up on the ammunition we needed for the cannons and ballistae. Seeing that they are retreating, we can now ready the mortars as well. We take this chance to recuperate and prepare for their next attack."

Elaina nodded in agreement as she heard the orders of the First Prince. No wonder he is a good leader. It seems the enemies have realized that something boosted the soldiers for them to retreat. It is a strategic retreat so that they can wear out the boost that the soldiers received from her cooking. Although the plan they have is great, Elaina is not going to stop soon. Hearing that the food and medicine supplies seem to have been delayed, Elaina can tell that the enemies have a hand in that happening as well.

Thankfully, Elaina already thought about it and has prepared in advance.

"Alright, kids. Now that the food distribution is over, let’s head back and cook dinner. And since you kids are good boys and girls, how about a feast of meat?"

Hearing this, everyone felt giddy and excited. After all, if Elaina meant meat, that also means she will be cooking a huge portion of meat that no one can resist. And considering her ability to make buffs with her cooking, Elaina is already planning to cook the next counter for what the Luminiera Kingdom is planning next.

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