The Torchlight was faring slightly better than the Aegis.
In terms of firepower, the Aegis was certainly superior, but only when its target was another ship. Against these monsters charging recklessly about like zombies, its naval guns were clearly of little use. By contrast, although the Torchlight had no naval guns, the guards protecting the princess were all Steam Mech Troopers like Henry, with formidable firepower.
That lineup would certainly be useless against a warship, but it was perfect for dealing with these monsters.
The Steam Mech Troopers had already secured the cruise ship's key positions and were fighting off the Deep Ones.
Although the creatures were as fearless as zombies, they posed far less of a threat to the armored Steam Mech Troopers than to ordinary soldiers.
Besides, these things weren't as hard to kill as zombies. A hit to the heart or head would still kill them.
Wasn't Cthulhu a visitor from beyond the heavens, just like the Elder Ones? Why were its servants so pathetic?
When the guards saw Li Wei and the others board, they hurriedly swept the surrounding area with gunfire, swiftly dropping all the nearby Deep Ones. Li Wei took the opportunity to lead the others over to the guards holding the main entrance.
Hmm... the more I thought about it, the less they seemed like ancient servants.
"Sir!"
The guard before him clearly recognized Li Wei. He quickly lowered his machine gun and saluted.
"How is Her Highness?"
This was hardly the time to chat about the weather, so Li Wei got straight to the point.
"Her Highness is safe and well. She's currently taking shelter with the other guests in the VIP lounge upstairs. Have reinforcements arrived?"
"As far as reinforcements go, it's just us for now."
As Li Wei spoke, he