I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 381 Deep Sea Monster

"Lilia, you've become thinner and darker." Alpha gently embraced Lilia in his arms, his eyes were gentle and full of care, his voice was low and soft, like a spring breeze, gently blowing through Lilia's heart. He stared at Lilia, the love and care in his eyes almost overflowing.

During this brief time together, Alpha deeply felt the hardships and difficulties Lilia had gone through in the past few months. From a girl who knew nothing about sailing and fleet command to a captain and commander who could take charge of everything, she must have made unimaginable efforts and endured countless days and nights of hard study.

"I'm not afraid of hard work, I'm just afraid that I won't learn well and Alpha's hard work will go to waste. Seeing our two warships almost sink, I really want to die." Lilia buried her head in Alpha's arms, her voice choking with sobs. Only in front of Alpha would she show her weakness and fragility without reservation. The thrills on the battlefield and the helplessness in the face of huge pressure all turned into tears at this moment, and were released in Alpha's warm embrace.

"Lilia, do you know what our greatest asset is?" Alpha gently stroked Lilia's back, his movements gentle and soothing, trying to calm her inner anxiety. His voice was low and magnetic, with a reassuring power.

"What is it?" Lilia raised her head, with a puzzled gleam in her eyes, and looked at Alpha quietly, as if she could find the answer in his eyes.

"Our biggest asset is that we have nothing. Even if this fleet is completely wiped out, we will just be back to square one. We are not afraid of failure, so I always say that as long as people are alive, there is hope." Alpha spoke slowly without waiting for Lilia to answer, his voice firm and powerful. His eyes were deep and bright, revealing an optimism and open-mindedness about the future. In his heart, failure is not terrible. As long as they are still there, there is a chance to start over and the possibility of creating miracles.

"Remember, we have the capital to try and fail. It doesn't matter if the ship sinks, as long as you are still here, we can make a comeback. So, Lilia, you must survive at all times." Alpha's tone was full of unquestionable determination. Deep down, he was extremely afraid that the people around him would leave. Therefore, he had been instilling the essence of mobile warfare and guerrilla warfare into everyone, hoping that they would no longer be influenced by the knight's spirit of dying in disgrace. In his opinion, life is the most precious thing. Only by living can you have the opportunity to win and realize your dreams.

"Lord Alpha, I understand. Your insights are indeed unique. The spirit of chivalry tells us that we cannot fail unless we die on the battlefield." Lilia nodded slightly, with a flash of realization in her eyes. She was once a lady from a wealthy family, and had been influenced by the spirit of chivalry since she was a child. The spirit of moving forward bravely and never retreating had long been deeply imprinted in her soul. But under the influence of Alpha, this spirit gradually changed in her heart. She began to understand that sometimes, preserving strength and responding flexibly is the real way to survive.

"Master Alpha, the little octopus is born." Suddenly, Lilia seemed to sense something, and a hint of surprise and excitement flashed in her eyes. She tilted her ear slightly, as if listening to something, and then spoke to Alpha eagerly.

"Let's go take a look." Alpha gently picked up Lilia, his movements gentle and careful, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a hint of anticipation, he slowly walked towards the next room.

As soon as they entered the room, they saw the newly hatched little octopus. The little guy was greedily devouring the nutrients in his eggshell, his tentacles dancing gently, as if cheering for his new life.

"What is the little octopus shouting?" Alpha looked at Lilia with confusion. He could not understand the animal language at all and could only guess the octopus's intentions from its actions.

"He was calling us mom and dad, and he said that the eggshells were not tasty and he was very hungry." Lilia's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said a little embarrassedly. Through the contract she signed with the little octopus, she could clearly understand every word of the little guy. This wonderful connection made her both surprised and a little shy.

"Well, don't let others know about this little guy." Alpha frowned slightly and thought to himself. He had already let Smith know about the existence of an octopus before, and this time he decided to hide it as a key trump card.

"Alpha doesn't trust Smith and the others?" Lilia's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard Alpha's words. In her opinion, allies who came together for a common goal should not have suspicion.

"It's not that I don't trust them, but there are no permanent allies in the face of interests. We are all together now because of the same interests, but we may fall apart in the future because of the same interests. So we can only be on guard against others." Alpha sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone. He didn't distrust Smith and the others, but in this complex and ever-changing situation, anything could happen. The more precautions you have, the more protection you will have.

"I understand, Master Alpha." Lilia nodded gently, with a hint of sadness in her eyes. She understood Alpha's reasoning. After all, her parents' family was broken up because they trusted others too much. In this cruel world, it is most important to act cautiously and protect yourself and those around you.

"Then how does Lilia plan to protect her territory?" Alpha stared at Lilia with a sharp gaze, his eyes full of concern and expectation.

Alpha knew that the long coastline and the two cities by the sea were of great strategic significance. It was not only the first solid line of defense against foreign invasion, but also an important support point for the country's economic development, continuously supplying wealth and resources to the country. He entrusted such a critical task to Lilia's navy with confidence, and he was eager to know what kind of comprehensive plan Lilia, the smart and courageous commander, had in mind.

Lilia felt Alpha's ardent and expectant gaze, and she faced him fearlessly, with a firm and confident look, as if she was announcing to Alpha her determination and confidence in completing the task. She knew that the responsibility on her shoulders was heavier than Mount Tai, but she also firmly believed in her own abilities and the strong strength of the team. In her mind, there were no difficulties that could not be overcome, and no tasks that could not be completed.

"Lord Alpha, I have conducted in-depth research and analysis of this area. Our navy will take a series of comprehensive measures to protect the territory." Lilia straightened her back slightly, her tone calm and firm, and began to explain her plan in an orderly manner.

"First, we will strengthen patrols and surveillance along the coastline. We will increase the number of ships and reconnaissance to ensure that any potential threats can be discovered in a timely manner." Lilia's eyes sparkled with wisdom as she described every detail in detail. "At the same time, we will also establish a strict early warning system to maintain close intelligence exchanges with surrounding areas and grasp possible enemy situations in advance. In this way, we can be fully prepared before the enemy attacks and nip the danger in the bud."

"Secondly, we will enhance the combat capability of the navy. We will strengthen training and improve the skills and combat quality of our soldiers." Lilia's voice was sonorous and powerful, revealing her firm determination to enhance the strength of the navy. "At the same time, we will continuously update and upgrade weapons and equipment to ensure that our fleet has strong strength. We will also formulate various emergency plans and conduct simulation exercises for different situations to ensure that we can respond quickly in emergency situations. Only when we are strong ourselves can we have enough confidence and ability to deal with the enemy."

"In addition, we will also focus on cooperation with coastal residents. We will carry out safety publicity and education to improve their vigilance and self-protection capabilities." Lilia paused slightly, with a gentle smile on her face, "Encourage them to actively participate in the defense of the territory and create a good atmosphere where everyone is a soldier. At the same time, we will also strengthen cooperation with other departments, such as the army and air force, to form an efficient joint combat system. Only by uniting as one can we exert the greatest combat effectiveness."

"Finally, I will pay close attention to changes in the surrounding situation. I will actively participate in international cooperation and work with other countries to address maritime security challenges. I will use diplomatic means to maintain regional peace and stability." Lilia's eyes revealed a sense of the overall situation and responsibility. She knows very well that in this complex and changing world, only through cooperation and communication can we jointly respond to various challenges.

Lilia's plan was logical and comprehensive, and Alpha was very pleased after hearing it. He looked at Lilia with admiration and recognition in his eyes. However, as an experienced leader, Alpha was keenly aware of some problems in Lilia's plan.

"Lilia, are you planning to use your navy as an army?" Alpha frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt and concern in his tone. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything.

"Lilia, you still mistakenly believe that land is the key to victory, so you put the focus on land." Alpha spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, "But you are a navy now, you must abandon this concept. As a navy, you must focus on the ocean and supplement it with land."

"I asked you to guard the city in the territorial sea, but I don't mean that you should send troops to protect it directly. I will assign second-line soldiers to be responsible for the protection of the city. You only need to come forward to support when the situation gets out of control." Alpha explained patiently, his eyes revealing the care and guidance of an elder to the younger generation. "What you said about strengthening patrols and building good relations with the surrounding people and fishermen are all feasible, but you can't think of yourself as an army and do everything yourself."

"Remember, your existence is not only the greatest support for your own people, but also the enemy's most terrifying nightmare. Because you can land from behind the enemy and cut off their supply lines." There was a firm light flashing in Alpha's eyes, as if he was painting a blueprint for victory.

Of course, the prospects Alpha described might be a little too optimistic. At least for now, the Alliance Navy did not dare to act so recklessly on the enemy's territory. But he believed that as long as Lilia could correctly understand the strategic positioning of the Navy and continuously improve the Navy's strength, one day they would be able to achieve this grand goal.

"I understand, Lord Alpha. I will never let your efforts go to waste." Lilia nodded slightly, her eyes full of determination, as if she had made a solemn oath to Alpha. At this moment, she had deeply understood Alpha's philosophy, realized the key to the strategic positioning of the navy, and was determined to protect the territorial waters with a new perspective and approach in her future work.

"I will ask the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Industry to build a new shipyard in the Ionian Islands to build new steel battleships and steam-powered battleships." Alpha folded his arms across his chest, raised his head slightly, and began to plan a grand blueprint in an orderly manner with a vision of the future in his eyes. In his mind, these new battleships will become a solid fortress on the sea and rewrite the pattern of naval warfare.

"Lord Alpha, are you talking about adding metal to the warships? I saw that the important parts of England's warships are covered with metal." Lilia frowned slightly, and after a little thought, she immediately expressed her understanding. Her eyes were filled with a desire for knowledge, and she looked forward to getting more information about the new warships from Alpha.

"No, that's just a product of the transitional period. The new warship will be made of all metal and equipped with steam power, so you can sail in the absence of wind or headwind, and you don't have to worry too much about the attacks of deep-sea monsters." Alpha explained patiently, his tone full of confidence and expectation. In his mind, he had already sketched out the picture of the new warship breaking through the waves on the rough sea. It would be a perfect combination of technology and power.

"Lord Alpha, you are talking in your sleep again. How can a full-metal battleship float on the water?" Lilia's eyes widened with disbelief. In her opinion, it was simply a fantasy for such a heavy metal lump to float on the water.

"You have to believe me, I can definitely achieve this goal." Alpha patted Lilia's shoulder gently and gave her an encouraging look. He knew that with the current level of technology, it would be difficult to realize a full-metal steam-powered warship, but it was not out of reach. The key lies in the accumulation of time and unremitting efforts.

"Lord Alpha, I believe in you." Although all this went against common sense, Lilia chose to trust Alpha without hesitation. In her heart, Alpha was like a lighthouse, always guiding her when she was confused.

"Well, let's go out and see how the little guy is doing." Alpha's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile, and he pulled Lilia out of the room.

As soon as they stepped out of the room, they were shocked by the scene in front of them. They saw that the little octopus had eaten half of the giant shark meat hanging on the battleship, and its body had become huge, now the size of a person. Its tentacles danced wantonly, as if announcing its growth.

On the spacious warship, Grand Duke Alpha and Smith were concentrating on gazing at the fast-growing octopus. The growth rate of this little octopus was amazing, and it seemed that as long as there was enough food, it could grow endlessly. Smith's eyes were burning with desire. He took a step forward and asked Grand Duke Alpha eagerly: "Grand Duke Alpha, do you know where they found these deep-sea monsters?" In his mind, these deep-sea monsters contained great value and might be the key to changing the power structure at sea.

Alpha was also surprised by the appearance of these monsters. He shook his head slowly and said, "I'm not sure about this, but I know there is another enemy. Should we go and grab it?" There was a hint of hesitation in his voice. He couldn't accurately judge whether the future direction of these monsters was good or bad. After all, these mysterious creatures are full of unknowns. They may bring opportunities or cause disasters.

Frank stood quietly by the side, frowning, lost in thought. He knew very well the importance of possessing these magical beasts for gaining a foothold in the sea. In this ocean full of challenges and opportunities, the power of the magical beasts might be a powerful boost to his rise. He secretly thought in his heart and decided to report this major discovery to his country as soon as possible. He believed that with the power of the country, they would find a way to get these magical beasts for him. Frank understood that this was a key opportunity for him to make a name for himself on the sea.

Smith also quickly agreed: "Yes, I will tell England about this discovery immediately, and they will definitely help us get the monster." He knew the urgency of the situation and the great value of the monster. In his opinion, England would spare no effort to fight for it, because it was related to the struggle for maritime hegemony.

The warship was filled with a tense and delicate atmosphere, and everyone had their own thoughts. They were full of curiosity about these mysterious deep-sea monsters, eager to uncover their mysteries, but also full of uncertainty about their future. At this critical historical juncture, they had to make a difficult choice, and this choice would be like the gear of fate, determining their rise and fall in the sea, honor and disgrace, and even changing the pattern of the entire maritime world.