Translator: Nat

Aegir POV

On the North Teries River.

The creaking sound of rowing oars can be heard going at a steady pace.

Inside the narrow boat, I lay on my back with my hands behind my head.

There's nothing for me to do at the moment other than to relax.

Meanwhile, Celia seemed to get annoyed beside me every time the creaking sound was made.

can't you row any quieter?

She speaks out and glares at Yakov when she could no longer take it.

Anymore is impossible. This is already quite subdued as it is and look how far we have drifted from where we planned.

Yakov turns to me with a troubled expression.

This is fine. If we go too far downstream, we would have to walk a longer distance and that's more dangerous.

After I said that, relief washes over Yakov's face and he nods to the oarsman.

Celia stands up feeling dissatisfied and starts rocking the one-person wide boat back and forth.

You don't have to worry about the little things. You're nervous, so that's why it sounds louder than it is.

I grab Celia and close her mouth, as well as shut my own mouth.

The sound of the oars certainly resound clearly, but the sound of water is also loud.

Since we're surrounded by the endless sound of flowing water, the oars could not really be heard unless you were right next to the boat.

It shouldn't be that simple to find

Several of the rowers raised their heads just when the sentence began.

Look. The general is hugging that girl.

He's gonna start pumping soon!

That'd be nice! If I hear the moan of a girl as beautiful as her, my morale and 'that place' would rise!

I hide Celia as she bares her canines.

only if there are no unnecessary comments!

I kick one of the rowers.

After the soldier lets out a stifled groan, he silently resumes rowing hard.

Youve failed to educate them. Theyre too vulgar.

Celia slaps Yakov again and again.

Yakov smiles wryly while the soldiers hold back laughter.

We are currently crossing the North Teries river.

Although that doesnt mean we will be doing a reverse landing.

For our operation this time, we need to first learn everything about the Meldora fleet.

This was the view agreed upon by Leopolt, Tristan and Ivanna.

However, the enemy fleet was on the opposite coast and we couldnt send scouts that easily.

There was no place on our side where we could confirm their presence and we dont know their exact location.

Thats why a small squadron needed to be sent across the river in extreme secrecy to the port city where the enemy fleet was thought to be.

According to Leopolt, the optimal number of soldiers was 100, where any less would result in a low possibility of returning home alive if discovered by the enemys patrol and any more would dull movements, making us susceptible to being intercepted.

And so, we decided on that precise amount.

After dividing into ten small boats, we set out on the North Teries, heading toward the west coast in the dead of night.

Even if you needed 100, you didnt have to select 100 from the 105th division though.

Celia complains as she hits Yakov in the stomach.

Well, the thing is

Honestly, I didnt think the rowdy 105th were appropriate for the job either.

Unfortunately, there was no other choice.

Aless soldiers were ruled out from the beginning.

They are ten times louder than the 105th and wont know how to execute an infiltration operation.

A group of orcs would be better than them.

and I could see a future where that guy would shout silence men!! and reveal our position to the enemy.

Bringing those guys with such noticeable presences prevents us from doing a successful reconnaissance.

The mountain nation turned into bow cavalry were not good either.

Leaving aside the fact that they could not take their horses, most of them have never seen a river before.

They would likely sink if thrown into the water or get severely seasick.

Its a shame I couldnt utilize their small frames and bowmanship, but their poor compatibility with water is too much of a hinderance.

I really struggled to decide on whether or not I should take the navy soldiers of Ivannas fleet.

Their expertise in boat operation is indispensable and losing them would render our new fleet useless, so I ultimately chose not to.

Right now, one navy soldier is riding each boat and handling it for us.

The precious vampire unit finds running water to be problematic.

Brynhildr can manage, but the other vampires consider it on the same level as sunlight, which means they couldnt come.

In the end, I had to choose between my army or the 105th.

If I add in the requirements of being able to move in small numbers and having the skill to operate boats, I went with the 105th.

What I am most confused about is why Aegir-sama is here though.

If we are restricted to a small group, isnt it better to have stronger individuals?

Besides, this operation isnt a completely covert one.

Its probably better if we arent found out, but there is a possibility of small skirmishes after we land in the port city.

Man, I was really surprised. The general was on board right when we were about to depart!

Dont speak so loud! it was the right move to follow Aegir-samas presence after all.

Fufufu, Ivanna or Leopolt would never expect me to participate.

I think thats a bad thing, but theres nothing they can do at this point. I will protect you even if it costs my life!

As Celia puffs her chest out, I seal her mouth.

You shouldnt shout either.

That person is here as well.

I look at the other end of the boat.

There, Annette is sitting at the stern.

We finally reunited so you can't leave me right away. Take me with you wherever you go.

Being a former pirate, the rocking boat has no effect on her.

More importantly

It's red, huh?

Yeah, it's digging in quite a lot too.

Annette's legs are open, revealing her underwear for everybody to see.

Of course, the other soldiers have been staring at her crotch this entire time.

Aah, I can't take it I want to suck on her through her underwear!

Right, right. Stop with the idle chatter and focus on rowing. Don't let go of the oars.

Annette isn't fazed despite the vulgar jeering.

What a lewd crotch let me do you once after the fight.

I'm his woman. If you get permission from him, I'll let you do it as much as you want.

I'll throw you overboard if you try to ask me.

So indecent

Celia couldn't hold it anymore from that exchange and pounds Yakov in the back with her fists.

The soldier standing at the bow bangs on the side of the boat.

That's the signal to indicate we're getting closer to the coast.

Everyone, get ready to land.

I look away from Annette's underwear and strain my eyes in a half-sitting position.

Since we picked a place without torches to land, we can't tell what's going on there.

For the navy soldier to be able to see us approaching the shore in the dark is very impressive.

At this time, even the members of the 105th knew not to say a word.

And then

There was a thump sound like the