Ghost Warship

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Sand Fury Island.

This is the largest island within a radius of 500 kilometers, surrounded by golden beaches, with a dense forest in the center. The city founded by the Pirate King Asroder is located here. Originally, there were quite a few native inhabitants here, somewhat similar to the Ryukyu Kingdom. However, after Asroder controlled and unified the Eastern Route, it became the pirate's stronghold. Compared to the rule under the Cruelty laws of Soren, the Pirate King Asroder's management was much more chaotic. He rarely interfered with other disorderly activities except for rebellions.

As a result, the number of native inhabitants near Sand Fury Island dwindled, and eventually the entire city was left with only pirates.

A city with only pirates is lifeless.

This is the largest place for selling stolen goods on the Eastern Route; Asroder will take anything as long as it's profitable. Rumor has it that they even dare to dabble in certain forbidden areas, and there have been instances of double-crossing among the criminals. Unlike the Overseas Islands, where the Overseas Islands trip takes at least a month and information can't be blocked for too long, the Eastern Route takes a long time and has a high chance of encountering storms Sea Monster. If it weren't for the large number of missing persons, Asroder wouldn't have been suspected.

Soren's assembled fleet approached the overseas city.

He stood on the lookout tower, holding Monocular, watching the port and Warship ahead. He saw pirate ships flying flags and naval Warship from the Duchy of Rosado.

What made him slightly uneasy was that Soren discovered some rather strange Warship.

Eastern Warship!

Most of the Eastern Pirate ' Warship were fast ships; Soren had seen such Warship before in ports near the Death Desert. That was the territory of the Eastern Pirate. They and the sand pirates controlled the sea and land Trade, respectively. These bandits were backed by nobles, and even a rather powerful monastery stood behind the Eastern Pirate.

Eastern Monk.

Monk are not professionals like Paladin; there are Lawful Evil beings among them.

"They're Eastern Pirate!"

Soren descended from the watchtower, glanced at the Fallen Witch beside him, and said in a deep voice, "Asroder has been operating the Eastern Route for many years, so it's not surprising that he can win over Eastern Pirate! No wonder he suddenly dared to wage war against me head-on. It turns out that besides the Duchy of Rosado, he has another group of allies."

The most powerful force in the Duchy of Rosado is its Heavy Infantry.

Their navy is their weak point; in fact, due to the existence of the Church of the Sea, there have never been many powerful navies along the entire South Coast.

"Eastern Pirate?"

The Fallen Witch Corinna glanced into the distance and whispered, "Those Monk won't be easy to deal with."

Soren nodded slightly and said, "I know."

Just as the silhouette of Sand Fury Island appeared before Soren, the opposing Warship also spotted them. As a large, black Warship with Naga Siren ramming its bow appeared, the other Warship converged on it. Asroder had actually gathered more Warship than Soren; the navy of the Duchy of Rosado alone dispatched dozens of vessels, along with his own pirate Warship and pirate ships from the East. Their numbers were probably nearly double that of Soren's, although Soren's fleet consisted mainly of medium-sized warships, while the opposing fleet also included some small, fast ships.

"The Red Dragon Duchess was not found."

A Spell light appeared in the Fallen Witch's palm, which then transformed into a pair of white eyes. This was the Wizard's ' Clairvoyance,' an observational Spell.

"Brother, let Vivian deal with them!"

The little girl seemed quite excited today, her expression eager as she gazed ahead. She exclaimed in a clear voice, "They're just a bunch of big logs. Vivian could take them all down by herself!"

Soren reached out and placed a hand on her shoulder, saying in a deep voice, "Don't underestimate your opponent."

"There must be Spellcaster on the other side as well. The Red Dragon Duchess comes from an ancient Sorcerer Family; she must have some confidence to dare to declare war on us."

Hundreds of Warship faced off in the open sea.

The pirates gathered with shouts, and the impending battle made many people feel a sense of tension. It could be said that such a large-scale naval battle had not occurred in nearly a century.

Soren knew nothing about naval warfare.

However, as a top-tier Rogue, he possesses remarkably keen observation skills.

At a glance, he could tell that the opposing fleet was divided into three parts. First, there was the Duchy of Rosado, arrayed in a battle formation. They were a regular naval fleet and had certainly received appropriate training. Then there was the fleet of Pirate King Asroder. These Warship, like those of Soren's men, could only barely gather together to protect the flanks and couldn't form any real formation. He estimated that Pirate King Asroder himself usually commanded at most a dozen or so Warship, and now, with hundreds of ships, he simply couldn't command them.

He, too, is a mix of various people.

Finally, there were the Eastern Pirate ' warships, numbering about ten or so, all medium-sized or larger. They weren't positioned very far forward and didn't seem to have any intention of fighting to the death for Asroder.

Soren's fleet consisted of only sixteen Warship at its core.

The Dragonhead Warship, the Half-Elf first mate, the Red-Haired Female Pirate Adele Isabella, the One-Eyed, the Scarface man, the Giant, the butler, the knight, and others—these pirate Boss each led their own Warship in formation, surrounded by their subordinate pirate captains. Lacking military training, Soren had to disperse his men to command them; otherwise, there would be no way to organize them once the battle broke out. Naval warfare is not like land-based troop deployment; these pirates easily became disorganized and fought independently.

Waaaaah!

A strange conch shell sound suddenly came from afar.

Soren's expression changed slightly, and he shouted, "Watch out! There's movement Seawater!"

A dark shadow emerged from the seabed.

Immediately afterward, a medium-sized ship on the flank of Soren's fleet shuddered, and the next moment it suddenly capsized and sank to the bottom of the sea.

In an instant!

The others finally saw the outline of the dark shape clearly. It was a giant Sea Snake with three heads. A medium-sized Warship was like a toy in front of it, and it capsized and sank into the Seawater in the blink of an eye.

"Let me deal with it!"

The Fallen Witch Corinna frowned, seemingly noticing a sudden drop in morale in her taxi driver's mood, and said in a low voice, "It's Ocean Behemoth! Probably a three-headed serpent of the Draconic!..."

Soren raised his hand to stop her. Frowning and staring ahead, he said in a deep voice, "No need!"

Damn Naga Priestess.

Didn't she say the Naga Sea Folk wouldn't get involved in this battle?

In the entire Ocean Domain, besides the Naga Sea Folk, who else can control Draconic Ocean Behemoth! This bitch's words are becoming increasingly untrustworthy!

Boom!

attack.

Just as the Three-Headed Sea Serpent capsized one of Soren's Warship, the opposing pirate fleet launched its attack. Sailors began loading ammunition, and the burly pirate assault team prepared to close in for a pincer movement. The Warship of Asroder were attacking from the front. The navy of the Duchy of Rosado and the Warship of the Eastern Pirate surrounded Soren from the Bread, seemingly intending to encircle and devour him in one fell swoop.

"Greed knows no bounds, like a snake trying to swallow an elephant!"

Soren snorted coldly and let out a silent roar. As he summoned, a massive black shadow appeared from the enemy's side.

Mutated Killer Whale!

No, no, no.

It should now be the Ocean Behemoth - Hakaz.

Having received a portion of Soren's Divine Rank, the Killer Whale, now mutated again, had grown to a size exceeding that of Blue Whale, reaching nearly fifty meters in length and weighing over 300 tons. Its back was covered in upright bony spikes, sharp as javelins, and scales that enhanced its defenses, allowing it to withstand even greater impacts. Like a ferocious monster, it charged into the enemy's right flank, sinking a Warship in an instant, and the resulting giant waves toppling nearby pirate ships.

Compared to the Ocean Behemoth, these Warship were simply too small!

Cheers erupted.

The taxi driver's spirits lifted instantly, because compared to the Three-Headed Sea Serpent lurking on the seabed, the rampaging Mutated Killer Whale was far more intimidating.

Rumble!

A burst of artillery fire rang out.

Soren turned his gaze to his Half-Elf first mate behind him and said in a deep voice, "You're in charge here!"

After saying that.

His figure shot out, running at high speed across the sea as if he were running on flat ground.

Walking on water!

Under the effect of the Haste, Soren was finally able to do it.

Rumble.

In the center of the battlefield, the Seawater suddenly parted to the left and right, revealing a dark mast. Then, the [Ghost Ship] - the Speaker of the Dead- broke through the sea and rose into the air. One by one, the Undrowned Undead turned their cannons and aimed the Speaker of the Dead Cannon at the two pirate Warship on either side. The next moment, the cannons opened fire, instantly sinking the two enemy warships.

The Dragonhead Warship sits in the center.

The one with the most destructive power is this Quasi-Legendary Ghost Ship.

"Swivel Heavy Cannon!"

Soren pointed his Scimitar, Ocean Wraith behind him turned their bow cannons around, and the two Swivel Heavy Cannon opened fire instantly, sinking an armed ship equipped with 36 cannons.

--"Animate Life (Undead Trait)!"

As Soren sank two Warship in quick succession, the enemy also aimed their cannons at the Ghost Ship, the Speaker of the Dead. However, no one needed to steer; at Soren's will, the Speaker of the Dead automatically changed its Ghost Sail, summoning a mist on the sea and disappearing into it at astonishing speed. Behind them came the roar of cannons and the excited howls of Wraith after their Slaughter. This ship was Hit Points; it could sail automatically according to its master's will.

"Prepare for the next battle!"

Soren glanced at the ranks of the Undrowned Undead behind him. These Undead Hit Points, bound to the Ghost Ship, wore ferocious grins as they brandished their heavy weapons, preparing to board the enemy warship through the mist. They were immortal Undead; as long as the Speaker of the Dead did not sink, they would never truly die, for their souls were one with the Speaker of the Dead.

--"Animate Rigging!"

In the mist, the Speaker of the Dead stealthily approached a Warship. In an instant, the cables covering the ship danced like flying serpents. As if they were Hit Points, they automatically wrapped around the nearby Warship. One after another, the tough cables, like venomous snakes, swept out, tightly strangling the enemies on the deck and hoisting them up.

Slurp!

Soren drew his Elven War Bow, nocked an arrow, and shot down an enemy suspended by Animate Rigging. The rope then swiftly released and Constrict around another enemy.

The battle has only just begun.

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