Not to mention.
These so-called "armed merchant ships" were mostly "pirates", and a small number of them even had a privateering license issued by their country.
Wandering on the edge of the gray area, although they weren't exactly the same as pirates, most of them weren't good people either.
Even the wild pirates hated these "peers" who had a legal privateering license the most.
Not only could they enjoy the rich profits from plundering, but they could also openly return to the civilized world. The best among them used the huge amount of privateering to exchange for a title from the royal family of their country. There were even precedents of them suddenly becoming nobles!
This kind of treatment made the wild pirates so jealous that their eyes turned red, and they gnashed their teeth in hatred.
"We are pirates, free pirates, we are pirates, brave pirates …?"
Bah! If they could have a stable and decent life, who would want to be a pirate?!
Of course, the ambitious ones were an exception.
It wasn't surprising that this armed merchant ship that belonged to the Egret Chamber of Commerce was targeted by passing pirates.
At this time, Elvin didn't help, even if he didn't take advantage of the situation, it would be because the "Roaring Conch" wasn't nearby, and the three warships couldn't catch it.
With a distance of a few dozen kilometers, the highest speed of a sail warship in this era was only 9-10 knots (18.5 km/h). By the time the "Roaring Conch" arrived, it would be too late.
Elvin's thought process was very clear.
With his current strength, going against a powerful count with great influence in a foreign country was no different than hitting a rock with an egg! Even if Elvin lost his mind after drifting on the sea for a long time, he wouldn't take the initiative to jump out and confront him.
Six years of peace and tranquility.
Obviously, he was already regarded as an insignificant person by the "Lord". It was unknown if the "Lord" even remembered his name.
After all, it was normal for bad people to do bad things over the years. To that level of power, perhaps his Garriott Family was only the most insignificant of the many annexation plans signed in the past.
In other words, he was "invisible" in the eyes of this enemy. However, as he gradually became famous on the sea, it was hard to say how long this "invisible" state could last.
The inventor of the practical solution to 'scurvy', the recipient of many dazzling medals, and the youngest captain in the Kingdom of Faletis … These were all public news.
Therefore, Elvin always had a sense of urgency in his heart. A giant might ignore a mosquito, but not a lion.
He had to become a true powerhouse in this world where great power belonged to him in the shortest amount of time. Then, he would crush that high and mighty "big shot"!
As for now, Elvin didn't mind collecting some interest.
Elvin controlled the frigate bird to flap its wings and fly closer. At the same time, he had a thought. Through Besmir, he had already mobilized two Pintail Swifts to come closer to investigate.
Since the snipe and the clam were fighting, Elvin wanted to see if he had a chance.
"Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"
"Charge!"
"Wuha —!"
Just as the two ships drew closer to each other, the cannons stopped firing, and the Black Sail Pirates impatiently pulled on their ropes and swung over.
Clang!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Before the battle even started, they had already exchanged a wave of lead bullets as a sign of respect. In the midst of the green smoke, they crashed into the merchant sailors who were ready for battle.
In an instant, flesh and blood splattered everywhere, and broken limbs flew everywhere!
Shrill screams and battle cries resounded through the sky.
Close combat with cold weapons tested a warrior's stamina and courage. It was the same for both pirates and merchant sailors.
In the face of this tragic battle, Elvin's eyes were still cold.
With his current vision, he could almost foresee the outcome of this battle. Unless there was a super existence that could break the situation, the "armed merchant ship" would definitely lose!
The crew of the armed merchant ship was lacking in combat awareness, morale, and swordsmanship. They could bully ordinary merchant ships, but compared to the fierce pirates, they were not small.
Even if it was against the navy's identity, even the regular soldiers on the "Roaring Conch" might not have any advantage compared to these pirates.
"These pirates … seem to be … unusual! But why are there no markings on the sails? "
Seeing this, Elvin frowned slightly.
However, when the frigatebird was circling above the battlefield, the nearby probing Spider-tailed Swifts had already sent back specific information.
Through their vision, Elvin finally found a deliberately hidden emblem on the door of the captain's cabin.
"A crown, a skull, eight octopus tentacles, these people are … the subordinates of the Black Sea's Pirate King," Octopus Ghost "Huggins?!"
Dozens of kilometers away, Elvin who was in the captain's cabin of the "Roaring Conch" could not help but tremble. A person's reputation was like a tree's shadow. In this boundless Black Sea, other than the governments of various countries, who was the most famous person?
It was none other than the Pirate King, "Octopus Ghost" Huggins!
Other than the massive Pirate King fleet under his command and the endless number of Transcendent officers, the most important thing was that "Octopus Ghost" Huggins himself was a powerful Level Three Transcendent.
His occupation was "Exile Prisoner"!!!
As the Pirate King who dominated the entire Black Sea, the most powerful pirate Elvin had ever encountered, "White Shark Skok", was like a little brother compared to him.
The battle continued in the seabird's vision.
It was just as Elvin had expected.
The moment the boarding battle began, the situation became one-sided. Under the attacks of the fearless and experienced pirates, the merchant ship's crew quickly retreated in defeat. Even the middle-aged captain and first mate who seemed to have the strength of a peak Trainee were entangled by several pirate officers. They could not turn the tide of the battle.
It was only a matter of time before they were defeated.
Elvin watched coldly from the sidelines. There was indeed someone who exceeded the norm in the battle. It was obvious that he had an extraordinary bearing.
However, he did not belong to the armed merchant ship's side. Instead, he belonged to the pirates who had the upper hand.
Without a doubt, this made the battle even worse.
However, when the Swift got closer and saw the appearance of the Transcendent, Elvin stood up abruptly.
"Hymer Raymond?!"
Although he had never seen him in person, Elvin was very familiar with this name and that face.
He was none other than another Transcendent Knight on Gör's uncle's battleship. He was also the culprit who ultimately caused Gör to waste several years on a Level Five ship in the Third Fleet.
Hymer, a former naval officer of the Kingdom of Faletis, was a genius officer who was born in the civilian class like "Iron Bone William". He had become a Transcendent at the age of 25. With his cultivation conditions, his aptitude was excellent.
However, unlike "Iron Bone William", who was forced to leave the army, Hymer was not satisfied with the current strength and defected.
And the person he sought refuge with was the Pirate King of the Black Sea, "Octopus Ghost" Huggins.
In the seabird's vision.
Hymer had short brown hair. He was as handsome as the portrait on the wanted poster, but his face was more sinister. He was tall and burly, wearing a very simple white vest. A black chain was wrapped around each of his exposed arms.
This was the symbol of the Transcendent path, "Exile Prisoner". The source of his power was self-evident.
When Hymer Raymond joined the pirate camp, he was ruthless and cautious. Once he made a move, he would never leave anyone alive. His whereabouts had always been a mystery.
But today, Elvin caught him by the tail. At least, he finally confirmed his Transcendent path.
According to the military's intelligence.
"Exile Prisoner" path required an official Knight as a prerequisite. It believed that the human body was a shackle that imprisoned the soul.
By freeing one's instincts and nature, exiling reason, kindness, and even humanity, releasing the "prisoner" in one's heart, one would obtain great power beyond one's limit.
At Level Two, one would have Transcendent abilities such as "Awe", "Fury", "Exile", and other Transcendent abilities.
To some extent, Hymer's goal of pursuing power had been achieved. But what price did he pay?
Was his choice worth it? Elvin did not care.
However, the more evil this guy did and the more notorious he was, the heavier the blame on Gör and the others would be. If there was a chance, Elvin would not mind sending this guy on his way.
However, considering that he had just fought with "Iron Bone William", Elvin knew that none of his "seniors" could be underestimated.
Besides, the "powerful figure" that "Iron Bone William" mentioned had also come to this area. It would be terrible if they did not kill the snake but ended up killing it.
Pa!
Hymer took out his pocket watch and glanced at it. Although he had the absolute upper hand, he was a little dissatisfied. Shouldering the Pirate King's order, he did not have much time to waste here.
He shouted in a slightly hoarse voice, "Retreat!"
He raised his right hand indifferently, and the chain on his arm automatically fell off. Circles of dim yellow ripples bloomed in his palm and quickly covered the direction of the armed merchant ship.
Hearing his order, the pirates, who had a tacit understanding, gave up their opponents and retreated in formation. Since they had the absolute upper hand, they could come and go freely.
Only the crew of the merchant ship, who did not know what was going on, stayed where they were as if they had just survived a disaster. Coincidentally, they met the dim yellow ripples head-on.
[Wild Beast!]
[Exile of Reason!]
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
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