Chapter 354: The End of the Year 1485, The Distant Voyage of Death_2

Gentle knocking interrupted the captain's thoughts. Diogo silently gripped the short sword at his waist and asked in a deep voice,

"Who is it?"

"Respected Noble Knight, Captain Diogo Cao. It's me, the Royal Family's Court Advisor, Martin Behaim."

The voice at the door came, in the Classical New Latin style. This revival of Latin in the style of the Roman era had not long since emerged, spreading mainly among the prosperous commercial City-States of Italy, alongside the trend of reviving classical art.

Diogo frowned. He could understand New Latin, but he preferred the Old Latin used by the Church. Now, he responded in an old-fashioned tone,

"Respected Court Advisor, please forgive me for not being able to rise to greet you, please come in directly."