In the night, the Goblin ships sailed farther and farther from Theramore. Its bright lighthouse gradually disappeared from view.
Sailing at night was far more dangerous than sailing by day. But these Goblin crewmen were accustomed to running the route from Theramore to Ratchet. They mostly followed the coastline, making it much safer than an ocean voyage.
The scattered islands and winding coastline were navigation markers they could easily find.
"Keep your eyes wide open, boys. The weather isn't great tonight, so don't run us aground!" The captain feared an accident during the night voyage and kept reminding his men to stay alert.
"Yes!" The Goblin sailors loved money, but they cherished their lives too. Other than the drowsy Orcs in the cabins, every Goblin pulled themselves together.
But an accident soon occurred. A Goblin lookout spotted blurry figures on the sea tracking the ships.
He blinked and looked again, only to find more dark shadows nimbly circling the ships. They were fast enough to keep pace with them.
"Ding~" The lookout immediately sounded the alarm, jolting everyone aboard awake.
"What's going on?" The captain ran out and shouted at the lookout.
"Something's following us," the lookout said in a trembling voice.
"Light the lamps! Illuminate the sea!" the captain immediately ordered.
A large magic-powered lamp was lit. Its radiance tore through the darkness and shone over the pitch-black sea. Within the halo of light, a Naga emerged from the water, its upper body exposed as it rapidly followed the ship.
"It's Naga! Watch out!" The Goblins were instantly terrified. These killers of the sea had suddenly appeared here. Being targeted by them was a serious problem.
The captain immediately ordered, "Get ready. They'll climb aboard and attack. Everyone, prepare to defend the ship."
Under the magical lamp's glow, more