There was heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, it was impossible to differentiate between day and night. The pirate crew on board continued to help with the movement of the ship. Jonghyun announced that they would continue north against the wind. Of course, there were protests because of the difficulty of moving the ship against the wind direction, which usually helps with its speed, but Jonghyun said to do so anyway, otherwise, he would throw people from the deck into the sea to drown to death. After that, everyone was silent and did what was asked of them.

Everyone who was in the belly of the ship tied the cannons and arranged the mattresses and hammocks inside boxes so they would not get wet. No one slept, everyone worked. A double number of ropes were brought up to the deck, sheets went down to the belly of the ship. There was a lot of movment. Bling-Bling stood at the helm and shouted instructions to the crew, Key did the same in the belly of the ship. All the pirates who had seasickness gathered in the belly of the ship as two crew members who were not sick helped them, among them was Taemin who fed some of them fruits.

The storm eventually took two days, the Shining Devil reached shore not far from the northern Koguryo border to Russia, the weather was cold but not freezing, summer had arrived. "The storm is approaching East Korea, it will delay the war a bit," Yi-yun said as she and Taemin, with a few other people, opened the wet sails. The pirates still had to wear warm clothes. They stayed outside for a day and a half, drying the wet things, to keep the those who are still sick sitting under the sun. They lit a fire, which they hung the wet cloth of the sheets and clothes around.

The pirates who remained on the ship, arranged everything for it to return back south.

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Meanwhile, in Silla, Minho had been imprisoned in his room for some time. Jinki occasionally comes to visit him and tells him about what's going on. According to what he told, King Pyongyang sent two armies with ships to the west and east. One camp is parked not far from Incheon and is preparing for an attack. It is rumored that the North will receive help from one of the kingdoms of China, the Wei Kingdom, which will join the naval attack on southwestern Koguryo. As the Second Army of the North approaches the Silla, after defeating the cities of southeastern Koguryo, they approach the city of Uljin, and will attack shortly after the first attack on Incheon.

"What is Dad going to do?" The prince asked. "I heard he was in shocked, especially after hearing that the Shining Devil was in Kansal, as you know, he thinks the daughter of the one his little brother was supposed to marry was here, we both know he wants to catch Taemin more than any other pirate. Not to mention he's organizing an army that will go out tomorrow to defend Uljin, and he wants to capture the pirates who will join the war," Jinki said. "But they're on our side." "Do you think he cares? He doesn't listen to anyone anymore," Jinki folded his arms with a sullen look. "Is he organizing the navy?" Minho asked.

"Not yet, but it seems to me that Silla's navy will be sent at the end, Pyongyang has a large army of the navy that will reach us, with the help of Hokkaldo's army," the servant explained. "I have to get out of here." "You can’t, there are guards everywhere. You can only leave after your father has left with the army. Even though he does not want you to be part of this war." "But it's my duty." "As long as you're in the palace, protected, he knows he has continuity, especially after your mother died..." "This is not how the king is supposed to lead, I'm getting out of here, Hyung," Minho announced. "I myself will have to go soon, I can not help you," Jinki said with slightly sad exprission. "Why not?" The crown prince asked.

"I have to help Kansal, they're joining the war to help keep Father's land, thanks to Taemin. I'll be with their navy," Jinki explained. "I see, Hyung." "But there is a way you can get out of here," his friend immediately said, "there should be a big storm, it will follow the war, when it comes you will have a chance to get out of here when your father is not around and there are not many guards in the palace they will listen to you.”

“Lead Kyung-ju and help in the naval battle. Get it there earlier than your father wanted, surprise the enemy that knows how stubborn your father is." "Thank you, Hyung," the prince looked at his friend with a small smile. "I have to go, remember the power you have, Your Majesty," Ginky bowed, smiled, and winked at the prince in front of him, "I will see you on the battlefield," he added and left the room. The two guards at the entrance gave him indifferent looks and slammed the door.

Minho started thinking about what his friend said, about what he could do after his father left. Would he really have control of the palace and he would be able to lead the navy? Maybe he can get help from Sooyoung, she's the general daughter, and she's strong too. Minho thought of the night of the approaching storm. I just hope they hear me when I take command, the heir thought to himself.

"Get the army ready, we'll go to Uljin tomorrow in the middle of the day," Choi Siwon, king of the Silla, said. "What about our navy, sir?" One official asked. "We will not need them for the time being," the king announced. "But if we get the navy..." The king ignored the general's words. All the soldiers gathered in the great courtyard of the palace, lined up, all with the dark blue and red uniforms, ribbons on their foreheads, and their hair gathered behind their ears. They all stood still in front of their leader who would soon appear on the porch.

When Siwon stepped onto the balcony, all the soldiers bowed to him, getting down on their knees and bowing the traditional bow. After two full bows, the king ordered them to return to standing position. "The north is preparing for war," the king began. Next to him, his ministers sat on their own chairs while the king stood and spoke, "And we can not let them enter our borders, they can not conquer us, we are strong and we can move them back to where they came from. We will go to Ulgin, where the battle will take place. The citizens of the south, protect your houses, your kingdom and come back as heroes." After the king's words, all the soldiers raised their swords, bowed again, and shouted, “Yes, my king.”

The Silla's army began its advance to Uljin, the king on his horse giving up his canopy, surrounded by his ministers and general on their own horses. Women, old men, and children, stood in the streets, scattering flowers behind the army going to war. The Silla had thousands of soldiers, a third of whom belonged to the navy, but they, despite their preparation, had to wait for the announcement that the navy could go out and attack. There was a feeling of tension among the navy men because of the rumors about the north navy and the help they were getting. Very great help both on land and at sea. The general of the navy did not dare to send the navy without the king's approval. He had no choice but to wait.