"Leviathan"

The Siren was in a state of disarray, its crewmates unsure why the Leviathan had appeared.

Hadn't it been docked in Gangplank's hidden harbor in Bilgewater all along?

That was a genuine military warship!

Its entire hull was forged from steel armor, every function dedicated to combat.

When it moved at full speed, its powerful boilers roared, spewing black smoke, and no ship in the world could match its velocity.

In contrast, the Siren only had basic armaments. Sarah merely used it as a means of transport and an operational base.

Before the Leviathan, the Siren was as fragile as a candle in the wind; they were not in the same league!

Of course, this was considering only the ships themselves.

Ato and Ryze came onto the deck to observe, Sarah's expression grave.

"That's Gangplank's Leviathan. He seized it from a Noxian General. The technology on this ship is the most advanced currently available."

"Though I hate to admit it, only true nations have the capability to build such large warships."

"Bilgewater is merely a gathering place for mercenaries and pirates. In terms of productivity, it cannot compare to a nation."

"Awesome!" Ato flashed an excited grin.

Ever since he transmigrated to Runeterra, he had been like a tourist, thrilled by every novel sight.

"With a warship like this, plus his own flagship, The Dreadnought, Gangplank can indeed do as he pleases in Bilgewater. No wonder he's in charge."

"This is bad," Ryze worried. "There must be many people on board, which means they all know my whereabouts."

"They don't care where you're going. They're after Sarah."

Deploying a warship to ensure no accidents occur—Gangplank's got some nerve.

"Mr. Ato, what do we do now?" Sarah was extremely tense.

The two ships were getting closer. Turning to flee was impossible.

Even if the Siren's power system was overloaded, it would only be a matter of time before they were caught. Sarah was in a dilemma.

Andrew thought the same.

He had maintained contact with Hark's ship and, a day after Sarah set sail, had steamed at full throttle towards the direction Hark had given.

They arrived two days later, ahead of the Siren, waiting for Sarah to fall into their trap.

The armored plating beneath the Leviathan's bow opened, revealing two terrifying colossal cannons. Smaller gun barrels on either side also aimed at the Siren.

In Andrew's eyes, a single round of cannon fire was enough to reduce the "Siren" to mere wreckage floating on the sea.

So, he now had the leisure of a cat-and-mouse game, wanting to toy with Sarah, the Iron Gulch Gang's number one enemy.

"Hello there, Miss Fortune. Do you remember me?"

Once the two ships were close enough, Andrew came to the bow and shouted to Sarah on the "Siren."

"Andrew, Gangplank's top dog. How could I forget?"

"Your bounty is second only to Gangplank's. If I took your head to claim the bounty, it would be enough for me to buy a large ship like this."

Mr. Ato stood beside her, giving Sarah some courage.

Besides, she had seen the Centaur Monster with her own eyes during Soul Harvest Night. A mere warship couldn't scare her anymore.

Andrew, however, acted as if he'd heard the biggest joke in the world: "You? Hahahaha! Look at this magnificent ship. Only the 'Dreadnought' in all of Bilgewater can compare!

"You want my head? On what grounds? With your little boat that would capsize in a strong gust of wind? Hahahaha..."

"What a bother," Mr. Ato pointed at the "Leviathan." "You want a big ship? Isn't this one right here? Why buy one?"

"Ah?" Sarah was dumbfounded. "You plan to..."

"Ryze, do me a favor. Protect the 'Siren' with your magic later. You can do that, right? I'll handle the dirty work. It's better for you to get less blood on your hands."

"Are you really going to... all of them..." Ryze hesitated slightly but didn't stop Mr. Ato.

He understood that the people on the "Leviathan" were not good people, and the fewer people who knew his whereabouts, the better.

"I originally intended to smash this ship. But since you want it, Sarah, I'll give it to you."

Mr. Ato gripped the hilt of the sword behind his back, ready to strike.

"Mr. Ato..." Sarah was speechless for a moment.

"Gangplank is your responsibility. That's something you must do yourself. But his First Mate, Andrew, has nothing to do with your hatred. Let me handle him."

"Wait, Mr. Ato, how did you know..."

"Are you two exchanging last words?" Andrew asked impatiently.

He saw no expression of despair on the faces of anyone on the "Siren," which made him lose interest and decide not to play anymore.

"Finished your goodbyes? Then prepare to die! Fire!" Andrew gave the order to attack.

"Ryze, Warp Magic!" This was Mr. Ato's last command before the cannons roared.

Ryze nodded, quickly formed hand seals, and the runes on his body lit up again.

A rotating Magic Circle appeared beneath Ato's feet. With a flash of white light, Ato vanished from the Siren.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

"Quick, take cover!" Sarah shouted. "The rest of you, load ammunition and counterattack!"

The Warp Magic had just ended. Ryze shifted his hand seals, and dozens of Magic Circles appeared on the Siren, facing the direction of the Cannon Fire.

They were distributed on the hull and above the masts. These Magic Circles formed a light purple Light Screen.

This was very similar to the Imprisonment Magic used before, except the range had expanded dozens of times.

Cannonballs landed on the Light Screen, creating ripples and canceling out most of the Impact. However, a portion still transmitted to the Siren, causing the entire ship to shake violently.

The Siren's Crewmates dared not delay, returning to their positions to fulfill their duties and fire back.

But the Leviathan's surface was hard, and the damage caused by their counterattack was very limited.

Meanwhile, Andrew had just ordered the firing of cannons. He turned around and saw a rotating Magic Circle appear on the deck at the bow of the ship.

Then, Ato's figure emerged from the white light, staring him in the eye.

"You can do that? Damn Mage!"

Andrew was greatly shocked. He knew Sarah's ship had Mages, but he knew very little about the effects of magic. He hadn't expected the other party to directly teleport someone over!

He drew the Flintlock at his waist and, along with the surrounding Sailors, surrounded Ato.

The opponent was alone, and this was their home turf! Before leaving, Gangplank had warned Andrew to be wary of the man carrying the greatsword.

Andrew refused to believe it. No matter how powerful he was, he had entered our encirclement. Could he kill everyone on the Leviathan and then steal the ship?

"Nice ship," Ato said emotionlessly, looking at Andrew. "A beautiful lady wishes to possess this ship, so, may I ask you to die?"