Oren's Surprise

The next morning, early.

Oren sent his subordinates to the Kingdom of Arthur to invite all nobles, officials, and merchants to a banquet.

The nobles, officials, and merchants of the Kingdom of Arthur were completely baffled.

The Kingdom of Arthur was a member nation of the World Government, annually paying Celestial Gold to the Celestial Dragons.

Therefore, there was no need to deliberately curry favor with the Navy.

What's more, it was just a mere Colonel from a South Blue branch.

In fact, for the Navy to enter the territory of the Kingdom of Arthur, they needed to inform the Kingdom of Arthur first.

Thus, the nobles, officials, and merchants of the Kingdom of Arthur were not very interested in this invitation.

Some sent their butlers, while others didn't even take it seriously.

However, Oren didn't mind, as he had a surprise prepared.

Under the cover of night, several ships flying black skull flags were quietly approaching the coastline of the Kingdom of Arthur.

At this moment, the 'Pirates' on the ships were gathered together.

Although their attire and appearance were like pirates, they stood as straight as the Navy.

"We need to set fires, cause explosions and panic, and steal things. Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

"Lord Victor is expecting our good news, so even if you get caught, don't be afraid. Just stay silent."

"Yes!"

"Move out!"

Oren ended this impromptu作战会议.

Then he put on a white wig, making him even more conspicuous in the crowd.

Next, he put on an eyepatch over his right eye, took off his shirt, and hung numerous necklaces around his neck and many gold rings on his hands, making him look like a pirate.

"Brothers, loot this place!"

"Kill!"

Under the captain's command, nearly a thousand pirates, under the cover of night, charged into Fast Port in the Kingdom of Arthur.

They attacked anyone they saw and set fires everywhere.

They broke into rooms and plundered valuables.

Soon, thick smoke began to rise from the port.

"It's on fire!"

"It's on fire!"

At the same time, cannonballs began to be fired from the pirate ships, and the entire harbor quickly erupted in flames under the barrage.

Thick smoke billowed.

The entire city fell into panic.

The merchants, nobles, and officials in the town were not deaf or blind; they knew exactly what was happening outside.

The streets were in chaos, with people fleeing everywhere.

"What's going on? Why are we being attacked by pirates!"

A merchant couldn't believe his eyes.

They were a member nation of the World Government; pirates generally did not attack them.

Because once pirates attacked, they would be hunted down by the Navy.

Moreover, the Kingdom of Arthur itself had its own kingdom's army to defend its territory.

"Quick, contact General Hammond."

Meanwhile, Count Reinhardt of Fast Port called his servant and ordered him to contact the garrison 50 kilometers away.

Nearly 20,000 kingdom troops would undoubtedly eliminate all the pirates with lightning speed.

Of course, to be absolutely sure, Count Reinhardt also contacted the Navy.

At this moment, the sounds of gunfire and screams grew clearer, indicating that the pirates were getting closer to Count Reinhardt's mansion.

"Go gather everyone."

The situation was critical, but Count Reinhardt managed to maintain his composure. He hoped to rally the city's army and the nobles' private forces.

He also hoped that the merchants would gather their bodyguards.

As long as they could organize, they would be a force to be reckoned with.

However, the merchants and nobles only cared about their wealth and their own safety.

How could they allow their surrounding security forces to protect the entire city?

The 'Pirates' had successfully infiltrated the entire city with great ease, and they clashed with the city's defenders.

However, the Pirates possessed more advanced weapons and equipment than the defenders.

Soon, the street defense line formed by nearly a thousand defenders was instantly shattered.

These 'Pirates' were well-trained Navy personnel, more skilled in combat.

"Fire!"

"Fire!"

Some 'Pirates' climbed onto rooftops, attacking from above, as if no one could stop them.

The defenders scattered in all directions.

Nobles, merchants, and officials, each protected by their guards and private forces, attempted to flee the town.

When the Royal Army arrived at Fast Port, the fires in Fast Port were still burning.

The entire city had just been plundered.

Nobles, officials, merchants, and common folk were all like startled birds, living in fear.

Fortunately, that group of Pirates did not pursue them.

They merely looted the shops on the streets, stole property from residential homes, and burned down some warehouses.

General Hammond brought 5,000 men.

However, these five thousand men were all from the Army, they were infantry.

The Pirates had already escaped.

These five thousand men were of no use remaining in Fast Port.

Fast Port would also have to bear the burden of feeding, housing, and caring for the five thousand men.

By noon, the Navy's Branch 189 warships finally arrived at Fast Port.

This made Count Reinhardt somewhat displeased.

Before Colonel Malone's sacrifice, the Navy could reach Fast Port in just three hours.

Oren had resumed his usual attire.

"Do you know the identity of the attackers?"

Oren asked Count Reinhardt.

Count Reinhardt shook his head and said, "It was too dark. I only saw a purple skull on their pirate flag."

"A purple skull?" Oren hummed and had his adjutant record this information.

"Anything else?" Oren continued to inquire.

Count Reinhardt shook his head. After the Pirates attacked, he had fled with his men.

Although he had considered organizing a counterattack, everyone else was running, so it was just an idea.

"Mm, we will investigate. We will inform you once we have results."

After speaking, Oren prepared to leave.

"Colonel Oren!" Count Reinhardt hurriedly stopped Oren.

"Is there something else?" Oren asked with a frown.

Is there nothing else?

Count Reinhardt was anxious. He said to Oren, "What if the Pirates attack again?"

Oren replied, "We will do our best to hunt them down and protect your safety."

These are just empty words.

Count Reinhardt thought for a moment and said, "Colonel Oren, could you send some troops to be stationed in Fast Port?"

Oren shook his head, not accepting Count Reinhardt's request.

Oren replied, "The Kingdom of Arthur is an affiliate of the World Government. Fast Port is not the territory of the World Government, so we have no right to be stationed here."

Before Count Reinhardt could speak again, Oren turned and boarded the warship.

Watching the Navy depart, Count Reinhardt felt anxious and helpless.

At this moment, his butler, Florence, reminded him, "My Lord, Count Thompson of William Port is your good friend. I heard that Count Thompson has a good relationship with Colonel Oren. Perhaps you could contact him and have Count Thompson mediate."

Upon hearing this, Count Reinhardt felt it made sense.