Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1632 - 1162: Finale of Exploration, De La Cosa, the New Commander!
"Columbus leader? Commander?!…"
The giant white sail cast a white shadow, blocking out the sunlight in the sky. In the shadow, second captain De La Cosa paused in his steps and quietly nudged the lying Columbus. The other party did not move, just desperately looking at the sky, constantly shedding tears. He waited cautiously for a while, then backed away two steps, and turned to look at the remaining eighteen sailors around him, especially glancing at the lowered head of navigator Pedro.
Around Columbus, sailors gathered in twos and threes, all coincidentally stopping. The sailing ship sped down the sea, quickly entering the deep waters, and they didn't need to constantly adjust the sails or the helm. Moreover, given the current situation… the boatswain fell into the water after being shot by an arrow, the commander was paralyzed by the arrow, and among the remaining people aboard, second captain De La Cosa suddenly became the biggest…
"The natives are truly vicious and despicable, they even smeared poison on the arrowheads! I don't even know what kind of poison it is…"
"Oh Almighty! No matter what poison it is, there is no medicine on the ship, we cannot cure it!…"
"This… how long can the commander last? Can he hold on until we find medicine when we dock?…"
"Dock? The coast here is so dangerous, the natives of Cipangu are simply barbaric and ferocious, each one a dreadful viper! We should just return directly to the Bahamas Islands! The natives there are as docile as sheep…"
"Ah! May the Holy Mother protect us!… So following that, who should we listen to?…"
"Hmm…"
The sailors whispered among themselves, furtively glancing at the lying Commander Columbus, and De La Cosa standing in front of Columbus. For a full dozen breaths, Commander Columbus still did not move, while second captain De La Cosa completely turned around with a blank expression.
"Almighty protect us! Such despicable natives! Commander Columbus was ambushed by the natives, severely injured, and cannot even speak…"
De La Cosa slowly opened his mouth, squinting his eyes, looking at each sailor in turn. And swept by his cold gaze, the sailors all silently lowered their heads. After several breaths, the deck was quiet, and there was no more whispering among the sailors, only De La Cosa's pious prayers remained.
"Holy Mother! I sincerely pray to you, may you bless our Commander Columbus, may he survive from the hands of demonic natives!…"
The sailors watched silently, observing De La Cosa's prayer, watching the sincere smile of the second captain. When the prayer was completed, the second captain's lips curled, uttering words with a sinister and deep tone.
"Ah! Truly a test from the Almighty!… Commander Columbus can no longer command, but on a sea ship, we certainly cannot lack a captain!… So, next, who will be responsible on board?…"
"De La Cosa leader! You're the second captain, also the owner of the Holy Maria ship… on this ship, of course, you're the one in charge!…"
"Yes! Yes! Captain De La Cosa is the son of nobility, also the captain personally appointed by the Queen! Him leading us must be the will of the Almighty!…"
"Oh? Let me lead everyone? Does everyone agree?… Hmm, respected navigator Pedro, what do you think?…"
"I… God bless you! I… respected Captain De La Cosa, I follow your lead!…"
"Hmm? Follow my lead?…"
The sun shone brightly, the wind roared, urging the ship's sails, the cries of battle fading with the coast. De La Cosa looked at the deep sea surface, his lips curled up, smiling and nodding. Just like that, he smiled, walked up to navigator Pedro, suddenly raised his scimitar, and swung it down fiercely!
"Slash!…"
"Ah!!! Almighty save…"
A shrill wail echoed, then turned into panic. Navigator Pedro looked at his half-missing garment corner, then at De La Cosa's sheathed blade. That moment of flashing blade and precisely applied force made him shiver deep within! The usually low-key and forbearing Captain De La Cosa is surprisingly adept with a sword!…
"Captain De La Cosa!… You!… What is this?…"
"Go. Take this piece of cloth, and bandage Commander Columbus. In such hot weather, if the wound gets infected, then the respected Expedition Commander would be done for…"
"Respected Captain De La Cosa… you want me to bandage the commander?… This…"
"Pedro, call me leader!…"
Captain De La Cosa smiled, reached out, and tapped Pedro's shoulder, his voice turning amiable and kind.
"Holy Mother bless us! There aren't many crew members left on the ship… Pedro, you're the navigator who can read the stars and remember the sea chart all the way here… you must navigate well for everyone!…"
"Yes! Yes!… Leader! I follow your lead… I…"
"Alright!… Almighty bear witness! Commander Columbus is gravely injured, he needs to recuperate in the captain's cabin! Up next, the Santa Maria, by the faithful contracted captain to the Queen, formal officer of the Kingdom Navy, myself! Son of nobility Juan de la Cosa will be fully responsible!…"
De La Cosa turned around, his gaze sharp, surveying all sailors, declaring indisputable authority! He pressed upon the scimitar, observing everyone's faces, and gazing into their eyes. While motionless Columbus lay behind him, still bleeding, still shedding tears.
"Holy Mother and Queen bless us! We have already discovered new sea routes, and discovered Cipangu and the Japan Kingdom! As long as we return to the Kingdom of Castile and report to the Queen… all of you, will receive substantial rewards from the Royal Family, receiving shining gold coins!…"
