The further away Jarvis was from the beach, the safer he felt. At this distance, Black Sam and the others couldn't do anything to him.
His boat was getting closer and closer to the navy's fleet. As long as he could get on board, he would be out of danger. He would be able to say goodbye to his past and start a new life.
Just as Jarvis was about to relax, he saw the cannons of the warships in the distance open.
Jarvis's expression changed, and he immediately turned around to see the Jackdaw speeding towards the port. He didn't expect Zhang Heng and the others to be so bold as to barge in even after the navy's fleet appeared.
Jarvis cursed in his heart. He didn't care if Zhang Heng and his men fought or ran away. What he cared about was that Zhang Heng's actions had implicated him.
If the Jackdaw were to charge at the navy's fleet, they would definitely open fire. Jarvis was in an awkward position right now. He had no choice but to give up on the idea of boarding the ship immediately. Instead, he rowed to the other side, trying his best to put some distance between him and the Jackdaw.
Very quickly, one of the ships adjusted its position and fired its cannons at the Jackdaw.
Worden didn't ask all the ships to fire at the same time. That wasn't realistic, because there were only two naval ships in this operation, and the remaining five were armed pirate hunters. In terms of discipline, they definitely couldn't compare to the regular navy. Fortunately, the battle this time was also very easy. The pirates had just experienced a big battle, and they were drunk. They huddled on the beach like lambs waiting to be slaughtered. As long as their pirate ship was sunk first, they wouldn't be able to put up any resistance.
The only surprise was the Jackdaw. Fortunately, they arrived just in time. The Jackdaw had yet to leave the port, and Worden wasn't going to let it go.
Very quickly, the second ship fired its cannons. Zhang Heng was unprecedentedly focused. He didn't choose to sail in a straight line. Although it was the shortest route, it also meant that he would suffer more damage.
Without a cannoneer on board, the Jackdaw couldn't fight back at all. Whether he could escape successfully depended on whether he could break through the enemy's blockade before he was sunk.
Other than testing the Jackdaw's sturdiness, it was also important to minimize the number of hits. Zhang Heng knew that it was impossible to dodge all the cannons, but it was possible to selectively take some hits and avoid the ones that would cause more damage to the hull. Of course, this was a very demanding task for the helmsman.
The best helmsman Zhang Heng met was Hutcheson, whom he met when he robbed the Goddess' Spear. Brook from the Swordfish was probably second only to him.
As for Zhang Heng himself, his Level 2 sailing skills were considered above average among all the captains in Nassau. However, he had no other choice. Out of everyone on the ship who was still conscious, he was the best at steering the ship, and he was the only one who could withstand the pressure of being on the ship at a time like this.
Zhang Heng didn't even need to say anything. Everyone was prepared to be attacked by the cannons. Only Anne chose to stand beside him. Zhang Heng asked her to take cover, but the red-haired girl only smiled at him.
Very quickly, the cannons landed on the deck. The impact of the cannons plowed a deep trench in the deck, causing splinters to fly everywhere. Other than that, the hull beneath the deck was also under attack. This was only the beginning. As more ships joined the fray, the pressure on the Jackdaw increased.
Although the navy's fleet didn't have as much firepower as the Spanish treasure ships, they had the advantage in numbers. Earlier, the Swordfish had been the one to draw the majority of the firepower away. Now, the Jackdaw was the only one left. Not only that, the Jackdaw was facing more firepower than before. Now, the situation was several times more dangerous than before.
However, the more dangerous the situation was, the calmer Zhang Heng became. He focused on searching for a slim chance of survival in the midst of the intense cannons. He even ignored the system notifications that rang in his ears.
Zhang Heng didn't choose to break through by chance. Instead, he chose a position downwind. This was a taboo in a naval battle. Under normal circumstances, when two ships engaged in a battle, they would try their best to gain the upper hand so that they could launch an attack.
However, the Jackdaw didn't have any offensive capabilities. Even if he managed to gain the upper hand, it would be pointless. On the contrary, he could use the smoke from the cannons to cover his tracks.
Now that the Jackdaw was at an absolute disadvantage, Zhang Heng had to take advantage of the environment.
The cannons that Black Prince Sam had set up on the beach started firing.
Strictly speaking, this wasn't the best time to fire. The navy had just arrived at the port, and there was still a considerable distance between them and the beach. The cannons' damage was limited, and the ammunition stored on the beach was limited as well. Black Prince Sam chose to fire at this time to help the Jackdaw.
Zhang Heng was the one who told the captains of the pirate ships about Jarvis's betrayal. Although it was too late when they received the news, and many doubted the authenticity of the news at first, Zhang Heng reminded them anyway. At the same time, he also saved them from the danger of being stabbed in the back by Jarvis.
Now, Black Prince Sam returned the favor by distracting some of the navy's attention while the Jackdaw broke through the blockade.
Deep down, Black Prince Sam knew that it wouldn't change anything even if he kept the cannons until the warships entered the port. Those who were still on the beach were already dead.
However, sitting and waiting for death was never his style. After emptying the remaining ammunition, Black Prince Sam drew the scimitar from his waist and shouted, "My brothers, do you want to die at sea like a warrior? Or do you want to surrender and be hanged on the dock like cattle? Do you want your bones to be exposed to the scorching sun, eaten by mosquitoes, and despised by the world?!"
After a brief silence, a pirate not far from him roared, "F * ck the navy! F * ck Jarvis! "
But the next moment, a bullet hit his head. Although his eyes were still wide open, his body had already gone limp.
Then, more people began to roar. Even the drunkards struggled to get up from the ground, grabbed their weapons, and staggered to Black Prince Sam's side. They already knew what was going to happen to them, but none of them wanted to die like this.
"Kill those traitors first, take back our ship, and then let these bastards have a taste of our strength!" As soon as Black Prince Sam's voice trailed off, the pirates charged towards the area where the Warrior's crew was.
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