But just as Shiki flew into a rage, two magnificent, enormous ironclad warships suddenly appeared on either side of the sea. Their massive hulls parted the surrounding waters, their densely packed gun ports resembling ferocious beasts.
"Reinforcements from the East Blue Fleet are here!" Seeing their own fleet arrive, the Holy Light Clerics cheered in unison.
The furious Shiki calmed down a little at the sight of the enormous ironclads he had never seen before. But as a great pirate who had ruled the seas in the previous era, his pride would not allow him to flee at the first sign of danger.
Yet the arrival of the First and Second Fleets gave Shiki no opportunity to speak. They turned to cross his T, and their densely packed guns trained on him. Fierce flashes erupted from the muzzles as countless shells streaked toward Shiki.
Shiki hurriedly waved his hand, and the roaring sea rose into a towering wave before him.
Countless shells slammed into the wave, gouging enormous craters into it.
"Captain! This enemy is a tough one!"
"No matter. Switch to Explosive Shells and Armor-Piercing Shells, and keep firing!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Shiki thought blocking the bombardment would buy him a brief respite. He was preparing to raise a massive wave and teach the ironclad fleet a lesson when an even fiercer, unrelenting barrage hurtled toward him.
"Dammit, do these bastards get their shells for free?!" Shiki cursed.
Before he could vent any more of his anger, however, the shells submerged in the sea exploded violently. The thunderous blasts left his head ringing, and the wave he had been sustaining instantly scattered.
The Armor-Piercing Shells following close behind shot toward Shiki, trailing sharp cones of wind.
Coming to his senses, Shiki's eyes widened in terror. For the first time, he