"Just one hit nearly brought down the Royal Ark's energy shield—and that was with its Battleship Skill active and its one-use module activated...
There's no way a newly commissioned Death Starship could do that!"
The Royal Ark's Captain was utterly aghast.
Handing command of his own ship over to Zong Rulin and making it his flagship didn't mean the Royal Ark's Captain had washed his hands of everything.
He had stayed aboard the Royal Ark as well, serving as Zong Rulin's aide.
As a veteran Captain who had spent most of his life doing everything he could to refine the Royal Ark's overall combat system,
he knew its defensive capabilities better than anyone.
That was precisely why he was the most shocked when the defense system the Royal Ark prided itself on was nearly breached by a single, casual shot from the Sky Peng Horizontal!
"High-energy readings continue to build!"
Before the Royal Ark's Captain's shock could spread, the radar operator's warning sounded again.
"Your Highness, King of Cizhou, the Royal Ark's defense system may not hold for much longer.
The enemy's firepower is simply too fierce!"
The Royal Ark's Captain jolted, pulled back from his shock by the radar operator's second warning.
With a grim expression, he moved to Zong Rulin's side and spoke in a low voice.
Zong Rulin gave a slight nod, keeping his expression calm, though his heart sank.
If even the Captain—who ought to have the most confidence in his own ship—was this pessimistic, then the state of affairs was plain to see.
"Tiger of Black Stone is quite something. As expected, he doesn't strike unless he can land a sure hit."
Zong Rulin murmured, then issued an order in a firm voice. "All assault teams, go on combat alert and prepare for boarding combat.