On the boundless azure sea, in the waters near the Ishtar Kingdom, countless wrecked ships floated across the surface.
The fleet and the coastal batteries continuously unleashed cannon fire, mowing down the distant attackers.
Countless ships were destroyed and engulfed in raging flames, while the sailors aboard lost their lives amid the explosions.
"Return fire, damn it! And get the ships moving faster! Once we land, I'll make them pay!"
Amid furious curses, the ships of the Kotal Kingdom advanced toward the borders of the Ishtar Kingdom through the barrage.
"The fleet has completed its mission. Withdraw to the outskirts and harass the enemy fleet. The guard force, prepare for ground combat." Gaius commanded from the front lines, partly to prevent the enemy's high-level fighters from joining the battle.
It had been over a month since Dawn and Enel had stolen the intelligence. Before this, the enemy had only sent scattered mercenaries to wage guerrilla warfare.
But today, with a massive army bearing down on them, the intelligence the two had obtained finally proved useful.
The fleet Gaius had dispatched suddenly appeared on both flanks of the enemy fleet. Coordinating with the coastal artillery, they bombarded the enemy from three directions and destroyed a considerable number of ships.
Afterward, they fought while retreating, kiting the enemy. But the enemy was no fool. They directed their fleet toward the shore, intending to invade the Ishtar Kingdom and engage them in close-quarters combat on land.
Yet their beautiful dream of gaining the upper hand on land through their battle-hardened strength was shattered.
After all, these were Kotal Rad's prized mercenary war corps, veterans of countless wars fought for hire.
Charge!
Two torrents of armored soldiers collided on the battlefield. What should have been an evenly matched stalemate instead developed in a way