Loser System and Berserker Me Chapter 60: Rafting

“They really came!”

The Crete Provincial Commander heaved a sigh of relief when he spotted war ships flying the blood twin-headed eagle flag in the distance.

Senator Vernier had previously approached him and requested him to follow her plans. He had wanted to reject her, knowing that their military might was insufficient to fill the pit known as the Khitans.

Venice only had a population of around 200,000. How many soldiers could they put together even if they requested reinforcement from allied cities?

And if they lost the last few soldiers they had on hand, Venice would be helpless against aggressors.

Yet, Senator Vernier’s plan made perfect sense.

It was one thing for them to be unable to beat the Khitans on land, but if they were afraid to confront them in the sea too, were they going to wait for the Khitans to arrive at Venice before finally making a move?

Besides, with the rest of the Balkans going up in flames, it was even more important for them to ensure that no mishap happened to an important strategic location like Crete.

We have to fight!

We must seal the Khitans off from the sea, then stoke a war between the Khitans and the Holy Romain Empire and Hungary.

That’s the only way we can survive!

Thus, the Crete Provincial Commander decided to execute Vernier’s plan.

He gathered all of his forces, which totaled 20 galleys and 3000 seamen. That was all of the troops Venice had that could still be mobilized in this region.

3000 seamen might not seem much, but they were Venice’s trump card. It would be unwise to see them in the same light as those incompetent mercenaries they had recruited.

“It’s as the Senator said. The Khitan Caesar’s arrogance knows no bounds. He dares to chase after us regardless of the terrain,” the Crete Provincial Commander murmured.

Then, he drew his sword and roared, “My fellow brethren, this is the critical moment that determines the fate of our homeland. Those barbarians threaten to devour Venice’s glory, fortune, and livelihood. But we, Venetians, will never bow!

“The Khitans’ cava

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