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Sink, Deepen","bear-school-astartes-chapter-502",502,"\u003Cp>Barnabas remembered that the mission of the Adrestia was not to eliminate Athenian warships for the Spartans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goal was to land at Megaliss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance on the sea, two Athenian warships still shot arrows like sharks patrolling; they might not have noticed what became of the ship struck by a wave of javelin throws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gave the Adrestia enough time to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn around! Full speed! Let’s sink these bastards!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barnabas loudly communicated with the rowers in the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t slack off! Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho...\" The rowers shouted rhythmically, rowing back and forth with increasing pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This repetitive rhythm urged the rowers to paddle, and the speed of the Adrestia became increasingly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bronze ram speedily headed toward the hull of the heavily battered Athenian warship, Cassandra and Lann widened their eyes; this was their first sea battle and first kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Athenians on that ship were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brace yourselves!\" Barnabas roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wood forming the ship’s hull cracked explosively! The Adrestia trembled violently, then pierced through the symphony of screams, splitting the Athenian warship in half like a wide-open door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main mast fell; the crew clung to the wooden mast to save themselves. This commotion came and went quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the two distant Athenian galleys react, urgently turning their bows to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They won’t come over.\" Lann pulled Barnabas up from the command deck’s railing, calmly assessing. \"We are too close to shore; Athenians won’t risk this for a small ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feline eyes scanned the white sands of Megaliss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the beach, a group of Spartans watched the situation at sea threateningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like figures from a movie, wearing bronze armor crafted with abdominal and chest muscle patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to their Athenian adversaries, Spartan armor appeared strong and fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore Corinthian helmets with horsehair-like red plumes. Their shields bore the red Lambda symbol, like a red arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beach was already a scene of slaughter; Athenian and Spartan ground forces were locked in brutal combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Athenians from the sunken warship drifted with the wreckage to shore, becoming a form of ’reinforcement.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even facing enemy reinforcements, Spartan soldiers charged silently toward their prey, thrusting spears to pierce enemies’ chests, with blood sprays forming a mist over the battlefield, leaving only cries of the wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this battlefield, a young Spartan officer performed exceptionally well. An elderly Spartan general, helmetless and with graying hair, stood on a nearby cliff, overlooking the battleground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That must be Sparta’s \"Blood Wolf,\" Cassandra’s father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann turned to see the woman’s expression beside him, noting her staring intently at the old general on the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your family matter, I won’t interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter gently patted Cassandra’s shoulder, speaking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m planning to head into Megaliss’s interior; if you need help with your mission, feel free to find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassandra nodded silently, her gaze fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann prepared to leave but turned back after two steps to pull Phoebe, who peeked from the cabin, along with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey hey hey! What are you doing? I want to stay with Cassandra!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl protested, but Lann’s grip didn’t loosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you want to stay with Cassandra, that’s why I’m taking you away; it’s her family matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’m also her family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phoebe retorted defiantly, but Lann pointed to the old general on the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you’re her family, no one can deny that. But this whole thing isn’t that simple; there’s family ties, vendettas, bounties... Anyway, kid, you’d best not get involved in this mess. It’s for the sake of your relationship with Cassandra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things can’t be meddled with, or one might not even remain friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann tried to impart this lesson to Phoebe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, though Phoebe didn’t grasp it and was quite independent, she was also smart and receptive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing unfamiliar concerns, she would not directly resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So under Lann’s persuasion, she turned her head, waving to Cassandra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember to find us if you need help, Cassandra!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mainly find me for help; you’re not much use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann calmly teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two left the beach, they saw the bold young officer from the battle approach Cassandra, beginning a conversation with the mercenary who suddenly appeared and aided them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the Spartans had a decent attitude due to their sinking of an Athenian galley, allowing friendly interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the beach lay a clearly man-made road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This marked prosperity in a world of early civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In remote areas, animal paths were considered fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are we aiming to do, Lann?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phoebe jumped around the Demon Hunter, looking delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, Cassandra, who tamed divine birds, was a demigod, barely worth worrying about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she could fully enjoy the adventure now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re entering Megaliss’s interior not for fun, Phoebe. We’re gathering intel, solving troubles to fulfill the mission swiftly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked on Megaliss’s soil, surrounded by the fragrance from olive and lemon trees and unknown wildflowers under the Aegean sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever Cassandra’s plans for her father, she must approach alone. To secure time with a military commander, earning trust from the entire army is essential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without participating in Cassandra’s dealings with the young officer, Lann’s education and analytical skills hinted at the discussion’s nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Phoebe’s awed expression, Lann continued with an obvious air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spartans will have Cassandra work for them, until she achieves undeniable merits for trust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to lay the groundwork for those tasks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phoebe promptly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s ’we’!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, ’we,’ whatever makes you happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",917,"2026-06-06T10:40:23.104Z",1,"novelbin.me","c72c8924d7208bd81b0869b9ba5fd964db1b0f9ee51e64ef8690187dffb6a6cd","bear-school-astartes-chapter-503","bear-school-astartes-chapter-568",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]