Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1627 - 1158: Encounter! Seizing the Ship, Capturing Prisoners, Offering Sacrifice to the God!

"Oh Great Sun God! The white-skinned Evil Demon has left the Great Water Bay! They've boarded the Large Ship and headed east across the sea!..."

"May the Chief Divine protect us! Quickly dispatch a Messenger to report back to the High Priest Tomate at Iron Bay Town!..."

"Indeed, and also to Camp Commander Puap! He has been waiting anxiously for three years, and has even fathered four children... He's counting on making great achievements to report back to Your Majesty!..."

The sun set in the west, and along the shimmering shores of the 'Little Water Bay' at You Shui Tribe, calmness gradually returned. Two canoes departed the Taino Village and paddled south towards the Great Lake without ceasing. There lay a narrow creek that connected to the expansive 'Great Water Bay' further south. On the southeastern shore of the 'Great Water Bay' stood the core town of the Kingdom in Cuba, the Longship Samurai guarding and patrolling the post, the only producer of Ironware, Iron Bay Town!

"Damn it! Damn those Natives! As soon as we met, they shouted for battle and slaughter, practically a group of Barbarians... Damn it! We couldn't even obtain a single supply!..."

Aboard the Pinta, Captain Pinzon furrowed his brow, listening to the sailors' report. His face displayed anger, yet also a perplexed confusion.

"Holy Mother! These Natives on this Great Island look just like those on the archipelago, yet why is their attitude completely different? What exactly is causing them to be so hostile towards us? Sko, what do you think?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Brother, the Natives on Xipangu Island differ significantly from those in the Bahamas! Here, the Native population is vast, and their Great Tribes can gather hundreds of able-bodied men. Moreover, within the Great Tribes, you find those brave Warriors in Leather Armor and Copper Armor Chieftains, organizing fighting groups… Additionally, these Natives have Ironware! Although they're very backward and Barbaric, unlike the peaceful and kind Natives in the Bahamas, they're still somewhat civilized..."

Francisco Pinzon stroked his beard, eyes flickering, elaborating on his observations and views. In the eyes of the Castilians of this era, 'Barbaric' wasn't necessarily a derogatory term. 'Barbarians' possessing Force were worthy of respect. Conversely, lacking Force, 'kindness' was almost seen as 'original sin,' judged freely in the Almighty's name, much like what the Kingdom did to the conquered Moors...

"Hmm. Possession of Ironware, the tribes have military leaders, can mobilize fighting groups, and they hold deep hostility towards us... Captain Dracos, what do you think?"

Upon hearing Captain Pinzon's inquiry, Dracos pondered for a moment. He was typically cautious, and his reply not only utilized respect but also invoked the name of Columbus.

"May the Almighty protect us! Honorable Mr. Pinzon, according to Commander Columbus' speculation... this is West Pan Gu Japan. And according to 'The Travels of Marco Polo,' the Japanese have been battling the Khitan Great Khan of Mongolia. In the Khitan Mongolian Khan's navy, they have not only three-masted Large Ships like ours, but also five-masted Large Ships, even Persians, Arabs, and Slavs..."

"Whenever the Natives approach, upon seeing us, they immediately shout, paddle their canoes away quickly. The villages along the shore also mobilize entirely, preparing for war... Perhaps, they mistook us as enemies, wrongly believing us to be the navy of Khitan Mongolian Khan?"

"Hmm? The nonsense from Columbus? Conflict between Xipangu and Khitan? What nonsense is this...?"

Upon hearing, Captain Pinzon's expression changed slightly. Though outwardly he scoffed at Columbus' conjecture, internally, he was somewhat skeptical. After all, nobody believed this unreliable man before, yet he actually discovered the archipelago and the land... Captain Pinzon mused, and then looked at Dracos, seriously asking.

"Captain Dracos, are these... Hmm, did the Xipanguans misunderstand the Almighty's goodwill, engaging with us immediately upon meeting in battle... So what do you think we should do next? Is there a way to find the King of Xipangu, to clarify the misunderstanding between us, and conduct good supply trade?..."

"Uh, observed by the Almighty! Honorable Mr. Pinzon, aboard our ship, aside from some small gifts, we probably don't have any noteworthy trade goods... and the army under the King of Xipangu might not offer us a chance to explain..."

Dracos pursed his lips, hesitating slightly. But considering the upcoming risks, he cautiously suggested.

"Mr. Pinzon, the coast here is dangerous, extremely dangerous! Perhaps we could return to the northern archipelago, to obtain supplies and Wealth from those peaceful and friendly Native Tribes... And according to Commander Columbus' statement, the wealthy Khitan continent should be further west..."

"Ha! Returning now? Seeking Khitan?... More of Columbus' nonsense!..."

Upon hearing Dracos' suggestion, Captain Pinzon smirked, uncertain. He had finally gained control over the fleet, and if he returned without acquiring spoils of war, without discovering new maritime routes, departing dejected with the fleet... How would he appease his supporting sailors eager for Wealth? And upon returning to the Kingdom of Castile, how could he report to the Queen, overshadowing Columbus?

"Praise to the Almighty! He guides us here, granting us challenging trials, yet surely He will also reward us with Wealth! Besides, we must quickly obtain food and water supplies... Captain Dracos, you may return aboard the Holy Maria. Please follow behind our ship, constantly watching for flag signals, and continue to follow orders!..."

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