Soul tendencies 1.59

Two days later, they set sail from the port of Calcis, heading north. Passing through the strait that formed between the country of Boeotia and the island of Euboea. On the left, you could see the great hills of Boeotia, while on the right you could see the forested island of Euboea. The sea was calm while the sea breeze was nice. The sun rising from the East rose in the sky as the sea reflected a long strip of light into its turquoise waters.

They continued sailing until they reached the end of the island of Euboea and turned right, heading east. In the distance, heading north, you could see the first peninsula of Macedonia, an expanse of forested land that entered the sea like a long finger. Then there was a long stretch of sea and in the distance the second peninsula of Macedonia. The bay that occurred between the two land masses was calm waters and full of fish. It would have been a good place to create a village and a fishing port. However, no nation, not even the Macedonians themselves wanted to build in that place. If there were a second invasion of Persia, as in the Medical Wars, all those villages and towns would be wiped off the map.

They continued sailing driven by the sea winds until they saw the third peninsula of Macedonia. Like the other two, it was a long stretch of land that went deep into the sea. It was covered with dense forests of green and yellow leaves from beginning to end. However, the big difference is that the tip of the peninsula facing the sea rose thirty meters above sea level and ended in a cliff.

This marked half of the trip, since, upon reaching the third peninsula, the ship should pass it, turn left and sail north, until it reached the bay where the port of Amphipolis had been installed. The connecting city where the Persians and Greeks exchanged goods.

By the time they reached the bay it was already six o'clock in the afternoon, and the city's braziers and torches were lit. From the sea you could see the city of Amphipolis, built like almost all great cities, on top of a hill. Its great walls of carved rock made it an almost impenetrable place, except that after the Medical Wars a section of the wall was demolished. No one ever repaired it, so they occupied it as an optional road to the city's port.

Viggo smiled at the sight of the walled city, jumped from the railing he was sitting on, and fell on the deck. Then he turned around and knocked on the door of Semiramis' cabin. The door opened, and Sakura peeked out from behind.

-We're done- said Viggo.

-Really?- asked Sakura in surprise, then opened the door and moved forward without worrying about the cold at that time. However, feeling the cold breeze she let out a scream she hugged herself, while Ana inside the room also screamed from the cold that entered. Viggo moved quickly and closed the door. Then hug Sakura and she curls up in his arms.

-You see, look- said Viggo, pointing to the end of the bay and the wooden harbour. To the right of the port were a long walkway that connected it to the mainland. Then came a path that ascended a hill and crossed the crumbling part of the walls. At the same time, metal braceros were seen emanating large flares high above the walls.

-It's true- said Sakura more calmly and at ease, feeling Viggo's body heat.

-Viggo- said Semiramis from the railing, at the top of the platform, which in turn was the ceiling of his cabin -go up or get into the cabin. Hindrances on the deck, the boys are going to start the work to dock in the port-

Viggo looked up and saw an annoying Semiramis. However, even though she put on a grumpy face, Viggo smiled and replied -as you say, captain. I wink at her and take Sakura inside the cabin-

That upset Semiramis even more, because it was as if he had completely ignored her and preferred to get away from her. Beside her, Scheherezade wearing the long black robe, let out a chuckle that only Semiramis could catch.

-What are you laughing at?- asked Semiramis in a bad mood

-If you were a little more honest with your intentions, he wouldn't bother you that much- Scheherezade said from behind the semi-transparent veil that covered half of her face.

-Nonsense- replied Semiramis, indignant and looked towards the wooden pier that was a thousand meters ahead of the ship -I just told him not to bother on the deck-

-Sure- Scheherezade said in a mocking voice -and now he went to warm up his body with those two girls. How bad, right? He could have told you to accompany him instead of those "brats" like you call them-

-Since when do you like to make such jokes?- asked Semiramis dismayed, turned, and looked at her in those big emerald eyes. From the expression in her eyes, she seemed to be smiling amused under that veil. Semiramis turned her back on her and looked at the crew on the deck, who ran back and forth to pick up the sail and prepare the anchor.

-Are you happy?- asked Semiramis in a low tone, whose sound was taken away by the sea breeze.

-Did you say anything?- asked Scheherezade, raising her voice.

- Nothing. If you have nothing to do on deck, get into the cabin and wait for us to dock-

-Well, as you say-

Scheherezade then walked to one end of the platform and down one of the stairs to the deck. Then she walked to the door of the cabin and opened the door, and then entered and disappeared inside.

For her part, Semiramis let out a sigh and thought she was losing her friend. On the one hand, it bothered her, but on the other it seemed good. After all, Scheherezade only took this path for her, so that she would not be alone in exile.

Scheherezade had everything to succeed in the prince's harem in Persia. She was considered one of the most loved women by the prince, who had a great chance of becoming one of the wives. However, after some thought, Semiramis refused, as remembering the treatment they had, she could not be considered a life. Here at least they had their own space, they could go wherever they wanted and meet whoever they wanted. They could even fuck a cute boy like Viggo, which in the harem would have been impossible. At best they would have become a favorite of the prince or given to a nobleman of Persia as wives. In the bad case, they would have been discarded from the harem, perhaps killed if someone disliked them or handed over to a Nobleman from Persia as wives.

An hour later, with the last rays of daylight and an orange sky, Viggo and company got off the ship. Different from what Semiramis may have thought, the girls were just having fun, dancing and learning from Scheherezade. The latter made a quick way to the hearts of the young Spartans. For her part, Viggo only dedicated himself to perceiving the intentions in the air and watching as Sakura and Ana had fun learning to dance.

Semiramis wait for him on the dock with a serious face.

-And that face?- asked Viggo carrying his axe in his left hand. He wore it wrapped in animal skins, as if it were just something he occupied to lie on the floor and sleep.

-It's the only one I have- Semiramis replied in a moody tone.

Viggo put his right hand to his chin and said -I remember a couple more-

Semiramis frowned angrily and Viggo raised his hands in surrender.

-You smile too, sometimes- Viggo said.

-This is not the time- replied Semiramis -now join me to see my acquaintance, I need to finish as soon as possible and continue with my journey. We still have a long way to go-

-As you say- replied Viggo, looked at Sakura and Ana and said -stay close to Scheherezade. The atmosphere here is a bit charged, there may be conflict. In case something happens, they defend themselves until they can back up and wait on the boat-

-Understood- replied Sakura and Ana.

-What do you mean by a slightly charged atmosphere?- asked Scheherezade.

-To that it is loaded with bad intentions. Someone is planning something bad in this city and the scale is quite wide. At least twenty or more people must be in cahoots-

Then Scheherezade looked at Semiramis and they both frowned.

-We shouldn't have believed his words from the beginning- Scheherezade said.

-We had no choice- replied Semiramis.

-If something happens and we fail, we will lose everything. We won't even have a chance to start over-

-I know!- shouted Semiramis in frustration.

-Enough!- roared Viggo. The two of them felt overwhelmed by such a scream and were speechless. Viggo looked at Semiramis and then at Scheherezade -this is no time to be arguing with each other – he said -Scheherezade, Sakura and Ana will stay in the cabin of the ship and maintain constant vigilance. Semiramis and I will alert the crew to be prepared to set sail at any time. Then we will go to see the friend of Semiramis and if everything goes well, we will come to look for them. Otherwise, we will take the crew, take out the goods and escape-

-Okay- Semiramis replied annoyedly.

-I understand- replied Scheherezade, Sakura and Ana.

-Come on let's go- said Viggo and Semiramis reluctantly followed. Scheherezade and the girls stared at him seriously, but all that feeling fell apart, when Viggo spanked Semiramis and she's screaming like a maiden. Then she scolds him, but Viggo kept moving forward as if nothing had happened.

-Is it going to go well?- asked Scheherezade.

-It's as Viggo says, if he finds the balance, he may succeed- Sakura said, and Ana nodded.

-Hopefully-

After that, the three of them walked back to the cabin and prepared something to eat, while maintaining constant vigilance in the surroundings. Night was coming and no one knew what might happen. However, for the daughters of Sparta this was the time to rise to the challenge and demonstrate the glory of their nation.