Chapter 413

Chapter 413: Naval Battle at Sea

After Lolan Hill finished her performance, the opera troupe had only one final mission left.

In these days, everyone had toured all the facilities on the cruise ship, and Lolan Hill witnessed the extravagant lifestyle of the upper class in this world.

As the cruise ship sailed further, it approached the seas near the Southern Isles.

Boom—Boom—

A series of heavy cannon sounds echoed in the distance, causing many passengers in the cabins to hear them. The interior of the ship became somewhat chaotic.

Lolan Hill was in the bathroom washing her hair, which was full of foam. After hearing the noise and commotion outside, she quickly rinsed with the showerhead and then changed into clean clothes before stepping out. Her wet hair strands scattered over her shoulders and back, still carrying tiny droplets of water.

A gentle breeze circled around her, rapidly drying her hair. She walked to the balcony and saw the scene at sea.

Two ships were exchanging fire. One was a warship with alternating light brown and white sails, while the other was a damaged pirate ship. From the numerous and messy weapons on board, it was clear that it was the pirate ship. Various sizes of cannons, grappling hooks, rams, curved swords, and small hand cannons adorned the ship in a rugged manner.

The other warship was much neater. Two rows of cannons lined up closely along its sides, and the crew’s weapons were more uniform. The white sails of the warship showed signs of burning, with smoke rising during the day, suggesting that the enemy had thrown some kind of incendiary material.

“Fire!” shouted the commander on the warship.

Cannons fired in sequence from the front of the ship towards the rear, sending out black dots in short, intense flashes of light. These dots traced long arcs and landed on the pirate ship. The sound of splintering wood filled the air, and debris and blood splattered onto the deck, then fell into the sea below.

But most of the cannonballs were dodged by the agile maneuvering of the pirate ship, which sliced diagonally towards the front of the warship, aiming to seize the T-line and prepare for boarding combat as it got closer.

It seemed there were mages on the warship. As they manipulated mana and magic power, small fireballs were launched from the ship.

Unfortunately, due to the distance and the movement of the ships and wind speed, these fireballs did not hit the enemy ship but instead plunged into the sea.

The few mages attempted to fly closer for attacks, but soon the pirate ship shot out a dense barrage of enchanted crossbow bolts, injuring several mages. They had no choice but to stay on the ship.

Mages’ magic power is not infinite. Seeing that their effects were minimal, the four Sequence 4 mages decided to hold back and wait for a better opportunity.

Seeing this, Lolan Hill thought for a moment and then hurriedly entered the room.

She came to Keti’s bedside and told the girl who had just woken up due to the cannon noise, “I’m going out for a bit. Stay in the room and don’t go anywhere. If anything happens, you can contact me through the pocket watch.”

“Okay, Lolan,” Keti nodded. Lolan Hill covered her with a thin blanket and then left the room.

The corridors in the cabin were in chaos. Service staff walked briskly through, and some advised Lolan Hill to return to her room for safety when they saw her come out.

The young lady declined and headed to the other side of the corridor, where Alena’s suite was located.

She knocked briefly on the door, and after it opened, Alena let her in.

“Do you recognize those two ships?” Alena, being a local, should have some knowledge about them.

“Yes, one is a pirate ship, and the other is Uncle Rick’s ship. I know him. He’s the naval captain of the Berry Kingdom.”

“But I didn’t expect them to engage in battle so close to the islands. Pirates used to be less daring,” Alena shared her thoughts.

“Don’t worry, Lolan. The battle is far enough from us, and there should be a Sequence 6 Extraordinary Being on this ship, and they are extremely skilled in naval combat.”

“I know, but those pirates might not be that simple,” Lolan Hill stated her findings.

“There are unusual fluctuations beneath the ocean. Even though it’s quite far, I can sense a group of Extraordinary Beings approaching.”

“If they are specifically summoned by the pirates, the situation could become dangerous. Moreover, this cruise ship, due to its size and weight, doesn’t move very fast.”

This was what the young lady found concerning. She could easily fly away and escape danger, but the thousands of people on the ship couldn’t.

Of course, if necessary, she could ask Keti to intervene, but this reborn flame witch wasn’t yet proficient in controlling her power. Once she acted, it would mean evaporating the moisture within a hundred miles of sea, causing significant environmental damage and potentially triggering violent air currents.

Alena stood up. “That’s true. Let’s find the Earl butler and the captain.”

“Bring Vimya too. She specializes in marine sequences,” Lily suggested from the same room as Alena.

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At the top of the ship, several people held copper telescopes and watched the distant scene.

“Can we avoid their battle?” the butler in formal attire asked the person next to him.

“It’s unlikely. ‘Great Eastern’ turns slowly and has a slow speed.”

“But the good news is that as long as neither side is defeated, they won’t focus on us.”

“We have a Sequence 6 Extraordinary Being on our ship, so we shouldn’t fear the pirate ship,” said the first mate, referring to the Extraordinary Being stationed on the ship.

“You don’t understand. What I aim for is not minor damage, but ‘no damage’—being completely safe and free from any threats,” the butler said, putting down his telescope.

“As long as a noble is injured, it will create a bad impression of this voyage, and the Earl’s previous expectations will be completely shattered.”

Just as the butler was becoming agitated, a guard in uniform hurriedly walked up and whispered something in his ear.

He turned around with some confusion and then saw Triton leading several girls onto the deck.

“Why are you ladies here? Actually, there’s no need to worry. There are Extraordinary Beings protecting the ship. Even if cannonballs come, there are shields to protect us,” he said quickly.

After the last performance, he increasingly felt that the girls from the opera troupe were extraordinary, possibly descendants of great families or Extraordinary Beings themselves. Therefore, his tone became more respectful.

“Approximately how long would it take to turn away from the battle?” Alena asked, since she was the organizer of this trip and felt a sense of responsibility.

“About half an hour,” replied the first mate.

“This… indeed seems a bit slow.”

“Are you worried about being caught in the crossfire?” the butler asked.

“Not really about the cannonballs, but the threat under the sea,” Alena explained, then turned around.

“It looks like we’ll have to trouble the two of you,” she winked, pretending to be playful.

“This…” the Earl butler was still puzzled, but two girls had already walked to the ship’s railing. They then directly jumped into the sea.

Watching the two girls, one white and one blue, leap into the sea, his heart nearly leapt to his throat. These girls were currently the darlings of the ship, and if they suddenly disappeared, it would cause a sensation.

But soon, the two girls’ bodies were covered with bubble-like films, and they quickly swam underwater. Only then did he feel slightly relieved and marveled at these girls, truly extraordinary.

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Chapter 265: Farewell to Childhood Fairy Tales (Significantly Revised)

Chapter 270, 271: Minor Revisions

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