Eddyrode the boat that went toSea Mist, thesefacial featuresfearsomeUndeadsailorslikewatching a rare animalare taking a look athiminperipheryup and down.
艾迪乘上了前往海雾号的小船,那些面容可怖的不死人水手就像观赏一个稀有动物般在周围上下打量着他。Thismakesthisconfidential secretarymister the whole bodyirritable, evenis a little absolutely terrified.
这让这位机要秘书先生浑身别扭,甚至有点毛骨悚然。„I have never thought that youactuallyrequest a personto come,”thatbodyswellingUndeadsailoropened the mouth, in the tonehas the sigh, „ourCaptaincansay, allowingthreepeopleto embark.”
“真没想到,你竟然要求一个人来,”那名身体肿胀的不死人水手开口了,语气中带着感叹,“我们船长可以说了,允许三个人上船的。”„Threepersonand a personhave not distinguished,”Eddyshakes the head, „, ifGeneralTyrianallowsmeto take the entireteam, Ican certainlyleadalladvisers and assistantsgo, butheonlypermitsthreepeople...... thatandmyoneselfpersongoesalso not different.”
“三个人和一个人没有区别,”艾迪摇了摇头,“如果提瑞安将军允许我带上整支团队,我当然会带着所有的顾问和助手前往,但他只允许三个人……那和我自己一个人去也没什么两样。”„Youcanleadtwosoldiersto embolden.” A Undeadsailorlaughedinside, the throat of leaking outtransmitsshoutshissshoutshiss the sound.
“你可以带两个士兵壮壮胆。”一个不死人水手在旁边哈哈大笑了起来,漏风的喉咙传来呼嘶呼嘶的声音。„Ido not needto embolden, the soldiercannot help.”Eddyshakes the head, saidseriously.
“我不需要壮胆,士兵帮不上忙。”艾迪摇了摇头,一本正经地说道。Hisattitudemakes the Undeadsailors feel quite senseless, somepeoplemumbledon the boat: „Official who...... puts on airs.”
他的态度让不死人水手们感觉颇为无趣,有人在小船上嘟嘟囔囔:“……装模作样的官员。”A moment later, Tyriansawenvoy——wearformal clothesfromCity-State, bringsto be similarmeticulouslyandseemingly the previoussecond that the gold-edgedeyeglassesandhairare combingalso30-40 -year-old man who drinks teain the office.
片刻之后,提瑞安见到了来自城邦的使者——一个穿着礼服、带着金边眼镜、头发梳理的一丝不苟、看上去仿佛前一秒还在办公室里喝茶的30-40岁男人。Coquettish, moreoverisall alonecomes.
油头粉面,而且是孤身一人前来。Thisletprepare for the bigpiratebeing quite accidental, even a powerfulnowherecausedfelt——healsoto thinkirritablyfirstmountedSea Mistat leastcanbe a military personnel.
这让做好了准备的大海盗颇为意外,甚至有一种有力无处使的别扭感——他还以为第一个登上海雾号的起码会是一名军方人员。Butquick, hethenguessed correctlyprobablyintention that the Cold Frostauthoritythis timearranges:
但很快,他便大概猜到了寒霜当局此番安排的用意:
The relations between Sea Mistfleet and City-Stateare intenseenough, both sidesconfronted for 50yearson the powder keg, atpresentthissensitivetimepoint, sendsseveralmilitary officers to doagainandnosignificance——sends an officerto come, at leastcanreveal a friendliness.海雾舰队和城邦之间的关系已经够紧张了,双方在火药桶上对峙了五十年,在如今这个敏感的时间点,再派几个军官过来打交道并无什么意义——派个文员过来,至少能表露一丝友善。Thisofficermister is a little obviously tense.
这位文员先生显然有点紧张。In the Sea Mistdeck, Tyrianis sizing upup and downat present„DiplomatCity-State”, hecanobviouslydistinguishto makein the calmlook and breathtoside powerfuldisorder the calmtime of rhythm——thismisterhas actually arrivedhomevery much, butit is a pity that his timecandeal with the average man, actuallycould not cope with a controlCaptain of Undeadregiment.海雾号的甲板上,提瑞安上下打量着眼前的“城邦外交官”,他能明显分辨出对方强作镇定的眼神以及呼吸中紊乱的节奏——这位先生的镇定功夫其实已经很到家了,但遗憾的是他这功夫能对付常人,却对付不了一个统御着不死人军团的船长。Eachheartbeat that Tyrianevencanhear clearlythisdiplomatmister.提瑞安甚至能听清这位外交官先生的每一次心跳。Eddyis also observingpresentbigpirate——to observethisto defendCity-State, nowactuallyalmostbecomesinallCold Frostpersonhearts the man of terrifyinglegendsource.
艾迪也在观察着眼前的大海盗——观察着这个曾经保卫过城邦,如今却几乎成为所有寒霜人心中恐怖传说源头的男人。Big, strong, silent, dignified, in the one-eyedhasmeaning that is carefully examiningandoverlooking, each visionas iftrial.
高大,强壮,沉默,威严,独眼中带着审视与俯瞰的意味,每一道目光都仿佛一次审判。Beforethisbigpirate, as ifbreathedturned into a verystrenuousmatter.
在这位大海盗面前,似乎就连呼吸都变成了一件十分费力的事情。„GeneralTyrian,”Eddytrying harddeep breathtwo, let the oneselfstandingbody, welcomesvision that the bigpirateis carefully examining, „Ion behalf ofCold FrostCity-State, extendto send regards that toyou——was very happycanride the battleship in thislegend.”
“提瑞安将军,”艾迪努力深呼吸了两下,让自己站直身体,迎着大海盗审视的目光,“我谨代表寒霜城邦,向您致以问候——很高兴能乘上这艘传说中的战舰。”„Half a century,”Tyriangazed atthisto be shorter than tranquillyat present a manoneself, „did Cold Frosthave the courageto comewithmeto speakfinally?”
“半个世纪了,”提瑞安平静地注视着眼前这个比自己矮了一头的男人,“寒霜终于鼓起勇气来跟我说话了?”Eddyhas not cared about the provocation in opposite partywordsto meanslightly, butcontinuesto open the mouth: „Ishoulder the missionto come——Cold Frost and dispute between Sea Mistfleetstrulyexist, butthatis notwemustdiscuss that today, youshouldknowtrouble that City-Stateis innow, weonlywantto know,purpose in coming——GeneralTyrian of Sea Mistfleet, whatyouwants, whatalsowantsto make?”
艾迪丝毫没有在意对方话语中的挑衅意味,只是继续开口:“我背负使命而来——寒霜与海雾舰队之间的纠葛确实存在,但那不是我们今天要谈的,您应该知道城邦现在遇上的麻烦,我们只想知道,海雾舰队的来意——提瑞安将军,您想要什么,又想做什么?”„General...... receivesthisname, thisdid not makemehappy,”Tyrianlooked atEddyoneeyeslightly, slowlymoved toward the broad sideedge in not far away, „whatcanmake...... not is very obviousas forme? Iam blockingCity-State—— that thissoonfalls to the enemyto preventyourdisastersto spread, harmedmeonCold Sea‚trade partner’.”
“将军……收起这个称呼吧,这并不令我愉快,”提瑞安淡淡看了艾迪一眼,慢慢走向不远处的船舷边缘,“至于我要做什么……还不够明显吗?我在封锁这座就快要沦陷的城邦——防止你们的祸事蔓延出去,害到了我在冷冽海上的‘贸易伙伴’们。”„Trade partner?”
“贸易伙伴?”„Ithink that thisnamedoes not haveissue——theyto pay the price, the Sea Mistfleetprotectsthem the securityonCold Sea,”Tyrianhas turned head, „youdoes not think that thisisverygoodtrade ties?”
“我认为这个称呼没有问题——他们付出价钱,海雾舰队则保护他们在冷冽海上的安全,”提瑞安回过头,“伱不认为这是非常良好的贸易关系吗?”Eddycorners of the mouthshookslightly, butquickthenconcealsthischange, helooked atsurroundingUndeadsailors, thistakes a stepto arrive atsideTyrianslowly: „Is yourmeaning...... you are onlywantsto helpCold Frostcontrolthiscrisis?”
艾迪嘴角稍微抖了一下,但很快便掩饰住这点变化,他看了一眼周围的不死人水手们,这才慢慢迈步来到提瑞安身边:“您的意思是……您只是想帮助寒霜控制这次危机?”„Understanding that a littleunrequited love, butyouare willingto want is not affected much,”Tyrianspoke thoughtlessly saying that „Idid not needyouto makeanythingactually, so long asdid not disturbtomeon the line.”
“有点自作多情的理解,但你们愿意这么想也无大碍,”提瑞安随口说道,“我倒是不需要你们做什么,只要不给我捣乱就行。”Eddysilenttwoseconds, finallydiscreteopens the mouth: „...... Icanknow why youdo wantto lend a handto assist?”
艾迪沉默了两秒钟,终于谨慎开口:“……我能知道您为何要出手相助吗?”Tyrianboth handssupporton the guard rail of broad sideedge, has not turned head: „Is reasonvery important?”提瑞安双手撑在船舷边缘的护栏上,没有回头:“理由很重要?”„Ineed a reason, thiscanletmyhigher authorities and colleaguesfeels at ease.”
“我需要一个理由,这可以让我的上级和同事们都心安一点。”„, Mr.Eddy, thereforeyou are actually needone to install the reason of heart,”Tyriansmiled, hehas turned the head, is gazing atEddy'seyes, „thatItold you reason——father'sorder.”
“啊,艾迪先生,所以你其实是需要一个能让人安下心的理由,”提瑞安笑了起来,他转过头,注视着艾迪的眼睛,“那我告诉你理由——父亲的命令罢了。”Eddywas shocked.
艾迪愣住了。A moment later, hisexpressionnaked eyeis obviously frightened.
片刻之后,他的表情肉眼可见地惊悚起来。„Youthoughtevidently, right, my father'sorder, youwhenhefrom the Subspaceround, hemademedispatch troopsto encircle your pitifulsmallCity-State——thereforeto go backto tellyourhigher authority, the Sea Mistfleetin the will of executionfromSubspace,” the Tyriantonewas quite happy, „thentheycanhave the babysleep.”
“看样子你想到了,对,我父亲的命令,你就当他是从亚空间发过来的,他让我派兵围了你们这可怜的小小城邦——所以回去告诉你的上级吧,海雾舰队在执行来自亚空间的意志,”提瑞安的语气颇为愉快,“然后他们就可以拥有婴儿般的睡眠了。”
The happyexpression on bigpiratefaceis very obvious, Eddyrespondedfinally——orthinksto respond, herelaxesimmediately, lifts the handto wipe the thinperspiration of forehead: „Yourthisjokeis not good, Tyrian...... Captain, Iwill understandyourmeaning, sinceyoudo not wantto explain, Icannot ask.”
大海盗脸上的愉快表情十分明显,艾迪终于反应过来——或者说自认为反应过来,他顿时松了口气,抬手擦了擦额头的细汗:“您这个玩笑可一点都不好,提瑞安将……船长,我明白您的意思了,既然您不想多做解释,我可以不问。”Tyriandecideslooksfront„AmbassadorCold Frost”, after the moment .提瑞安定定地看着面前的“寒霜大使”,片刻后啧了一声。Thisyearsaid that the truthno oneletter/believed.
这年头说真话都没人信了。Buthismood was still very good.
但他的心情仍然十分愉快。Looks at this seriousCold Frostsenior official'sonestartledonein front ofoneselffor the first timeafter all is a happymatter.
看着这个一本正经的寒霜高级官员在自己面前一惊一乍总归是件愉快的事情。„Youcanleave, Mr.Eddy,”hequitesaidpolitely,„onshiphas not preparedtoyourdinner.”
“你可以离开了,艾迪先生,”他颇为礼貌地说道,“船上可没有准备给你的晚餐。”Ai Diminggawkedobviously: „? Wait, Ialso......”
艾迪明显愣了一下:“啊?等等,我还……”„Some of youralsomanywordswantto ask, for example the plan of followingSea Mistfleet, for examplematteraboutDagger Island, for examplepastqueenandPlan of Diving in the Abyss, butIdo not wantto saywith the Cold Frosttoomany wordspitifully,”Tyrianis calm, „youhave achievedyourgoal, completedyourtask, goes backto tellyourhigher authority, iflaterhas anything, canwith the radio telegramcontact, not needto send for the ——randomopenfrequency banddirectly, wecanreceive.”
“你还有很多话想问,比如接下来海雾舰队的计划,比如关于匕首岛的事情,比如当年的女王和潜渊计划,但可惜我跟寒霜没有太多话想讲,”提瑞安一脸平静,“你已经实现了你的目标,完成了你的任务,回去告诉你的上级吧,如果之后再有什么事情,可以直接用无线电报联络,就不用派人来了——任意一个开放频段,我们都能收到。”Eddyis startled, immediatelyresponds,on the facereveals a joy: „, Good, TyrianCaptain, thankedyourunderstanding......”
艾迪一怔,紧接着立刻反应过来,脸上流露出一丝喜悦:“啊,好的,提瑞安船长,非常感谢您的理解……”Speaking ofthishimstopped, probablysuddenlyremembersanything, hurriesto open the mouth: „, Wait, an issue, lastissue!”
说到这他停了一下,好像突然想起什么,又慌忙开口:“啊,等等,还有一个问题,最后一个问题!”Tyrianraises the eyebrow: „?”提瑞安扬起眉毛:“哦?”„Before...... youto the mysteriouslight signal that ourdetectionshipsmake,”Eddyexpressionis somewhat awkward, considers the word usagewhile said that „after wewent back, decodedveryfor a long time......”
“关于……之前您向我们的侦查艇打出的神秘灯光信号,”艾迪表情有些尴尬,一边斟酌用词一边说道,“我们回去之后破解了很久……”Tyriancalmlyis gazing at the presentenvoymister, expressionunder the owngazeis getting more and more irritableuntil the opposite party's, hesmilessuddenly.提瑞安静静地注视着眼前的使者先生,直到对方在自己的注视下表情越来越别扭,他才突然微笑起来。„Sailorsare negligent in the maintenance, the signal lightbreakdown.”
“水手们疏于维护,信号灯故障而已。”Eddy: „......?”
艾迪:“……?”Tyrianlaughedfinallyhappily.提瑞安终于愉快地大笑了起来。
The expression on Eddyfacechangedseveral times, hishandhas stroked the button on formal clothes, but, healsosmiledgradually, laughswithTyriantogether.
艾迪脸上的表情变化了数次,他的手拂过礼服上的纽扣,但渐渐地,他也笑了起来,跟着提瑞安一同哈哈大笑。Tyrianactuallystopped the smilesuddenly.提瑞安却突然止住了笑容。Heputs out a hand, makes an effortto patat presentthis„AmbassadorCold Frost” the shoulder.
他伸出手,用力拍了拍眼前这位“寒霜大使”的肩膀。„Theysent a verygoodpersonto come, Mr.Eddy——Ialmostwantedto inviteyouto keepon the shipto have the dinner.”
“他们派了个很不错的人来,艾迪先生——我几乎想要邀请你留在船上共进晚餐了。”„ButImustreturn to the shippromptly,”Eddyalsostopsto smile, slowlyshakes the head, „the nerves of too many are tying tight, wecannotcontinueto placemutuallyin the vigilance and guess the energy.”
“但我必须及时返回船上,”艾迪也止住笑,慢慢摇了摇头,“太多人的神经都紧绷着,我们不能继续把精力都放在相互警惕和猜测上。”Tyrianhas not saidanything, butnodsgently, thenput out a handtowardside, made the gesture of seeing a visitor out.提瑞安没说什么,只是轻轻点了点头,便朝旁边伸出手,做出了送客的姿态。
The Eddysimilarlyslight nod, thenreorganizedownformal clothes and bow tie, preparesto move towardanother side of the deckladder.
艾迪同样微微点头,便整理了一下自己的礼服与领结,准备走向甲板另一侧的梯子。Butat this moment, the split vision of hiscorner of the eyeas ifsaw anything, the footstepsstoppedall of a sudden.
但就在这时,他眼角的余光似乎看到了什么东西,脚步一下子停了下来。ThisCold Frostenvoysurprisearrives by the broad side, looks below sea level: „...... TyrianCaptain, whatthing is that?”
这位寒霜使者诧异地来到船舷旁,看着下方的海面:“……提瑞安船长,那是什么东西?”„Un?”Tyrianfrowns, has doubtslooked that todirection that Eddypointed.
“嗯?”提瑞安皱起眉头,也疑惑地看向了艾迪手指的方向。Hesawthatthing——thatis a shadow.
他看到了那东西——那是一个影子。Below the sea level, is unable to judge that the place of deep place, the dimshadowsare passing throughbroadregion between Sea Mistandseveralescort ships, movesto the distant placeat the quickspeed.
在海面以下,无法判断深处的地方,有一个朦朦胧胧的影子正穿过海雾号和几艘护卫舰之间的广阔区域,以很快的速度向远方移动。Thatshadowis illusory, throws the inverted imageinwaterlike the ships, actuallycould not see clearlyanystructure on ship, Tyrianstares atthatthingto look atfor quite a while, onlythought that seemed like...... a ship's bottom of ship.
那影子虚幻透明,就像船只投在水中的倒影,却又看不清船上的任何结构,提瑞安盯着那东西看了半天,却只觉得那好像是……一艘船的船底。
Similar to back off the shipinwater, is navigatingin the water surfacebelow.
就仿佛有一艘倒扣在水中的船,正在水面以下航行。Tyrianraised the head, looksto the direction of thatshadownavigation.提瑞安抬起头,看向那影子航行的方向。Thatwasonce the Dagger Islanddirection.
那是曾经匕首岛所处的方向。
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