Compared to the merchant fleet's panic, Sima Zhongda let out a quiet sigh of relief.
Both Sima Decao and Sima Delang had successfully hit their targets with their first strikes.
The battle had gotten off to a perfect start.
The emerald-green plasma came from the main cannon aboard Sima Delang's flagship.
Viper Plasma Cannon (Green), Attack Strength: 3; Attack Attribute: Plasma; Damage-over-Time Strength: 3; Duration: 60 seconds.
Though it was only green quality, this special main cannon, which inflicted an abnormal attack effect, was worth far more than an ordinary kinetic cannon.
It was no less valuable than the blue-quality auxiliary module aboard Sima Decao's ship.
Even though blue quality was a tier above green.
And auxiliary modules were a tier above standard modules.
The problem was that this main cannon's effect was excellent, and it was rare.
Its burst damage was somewhat lacking, but its duration was long enough. It worked against both energy shields and armor, and its damage output was steady.
"The assault tactics devised by Your Excellency the Commander have worked perfectly. No wonder you're so highly regarded by Your Excellency Sima Decao."
The adjutant beside him turned and offered Sima Zhongda a flattering remark.
Sima Zhongda replied with a few insincere words of modesty.
Being forced to join Sima Decao's faction had been an unavoidable choice for Sima Zhongda.
Compared to the other direct descendants, Sima Decao had a weaker foundation of his own, so he treated talented people like Sima Zhongda with considerably more respect when they joined his side.
But for the same reason, Sima Decao didn't entirely trust him. Most of the mid-level officers aboard the entire warship were old hands who had followed Sima Decao for years.
The adjutant assigned to him in particular was there more to keep