"Don't go any farther!"
The Pudora Kingdom's army had a clearly defined rule.
Once an enemy approached within a certain distance, they had to launch an attack, regardless of the enemy's intentions!
Now, the Chris was drawing dangerously close to that distance.
When that happened, even Leweir, the commander of the port garrison, would be unable to stop it.
Even without orders from Leweir, the soldiers on the front line had full authority to attack first.
That was why Leweir was already trembling with anxiety.
The Chris sailed slowly forward, while the port garrison quietly placed their hands on the fuses...
They were ready at any moment to open fire on the Chris Pirates.
On the deck of the Chris.
Chris looked utterly relaxed as he watched the coastline grow clearer.
He casually waved a hand and ordered, "Stop!"
At Chris's command, the Chris immediately came to a halt, not advancing another inch.
Seeing this, Leweir finally felt the weight lift from his heart.
He swallowed again and let out a long breath.
Leweir felt immensely relieved. Thank goodness! Thank goodness!
That was far too close!
Had the Chris advanced just one more meter, it would have entered the danger zone.
And then the war between them would have had to begin ahead of schedule!
The Chris now sat motionless just outside Pudora Kingdom Port.
The Chris Pirates and the Pudora Kingdom faced each other across the water.
Seeing the formidable deployment of the Pudora Kingdom Port garrison, the Chris Pirates all smiled disdainfully.
Before Chris could give any orders, First Mate Lafitte turned and summoned two crew members.
With a faint smile on his face, Lafitte said, "Pass the word. Have all the gunners get ready."
"Bring out every heavy weapon we have!"
"I have only one requirement: our