The mid-sized redoubt could not hold too many people. The permanent garrison was around 1,200 people, while the rest of the defense forces were stationed in the barracks on the shore and in the outposts in more than 20 cities along the river valley.
Before the tsunami, there were around 1,000 infantry soldiers in the barracks in Niske. Although the barracks were on higher ground, it was hard to say how many soldiers they could gather after the tsunami.
Moreover, when dealing with sea monsters, ordinary soldiers would be useless no matter how many of them there were.
Therefore, when the redoubt was saturated, Major General Coverdale ordered the infantry to go to Niske to rescue the people.
After the alarm was sounded.
All the soldiers in the redoubt were fully armed and ready for war. The cannoneers ran to the second level of the redoubt.
Originally, there were also cannons and a small outpost on the southern headland, but because there was no redoubt, they were all destroyed by the tsunami before they could even fire a shot.
The redoubt on the northern headland was essentially the last force guarding the estuary.
There were 32 heavy cannons in the redoubt. Each corner had two 32-pound cannons and six 24-pound cannons. Because of the solid foundation, the cannons on the fixed cannons could be installed with a larger caliber.
Although this was only a mid-sized redoubt that served as a defensive force at the estuary, it had never been attacked by enemies from the sea since it was built.
But there were still eight 32-pound cannons that only battleships above level three would be equipped with.
Especially when they were facing multiple sea monsters, they had also transported the ten 8-pound cannons stored in the armory, increasing the firepower of the bastion by another level.
Thanks to the redoubt's unique design, no matter which direction the enemy came from, they would face two to three redoubt faces at the same time and be baptized by the firepower net.
At the same time, the flintlock soldiers also lined up on the embankment between the two redoubts. If the sea monsters broke through the firepower net of the cannons, they would need to fire at close range with the flintlocks.
Even if the lead bullets of the flintlocks could not be compared to cannonballs, the power of concentrated fire was not to be underestimated.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh …
Before the tide receded and the soldiers took their positions, the sea monsters were driven by their instinct to hate humans and attacked the redoubt.
Fortunately.
The sea monsters that were born not long ago did not have any order in their attacks, let alone any coordination. Some were at the front, some were at the back, some were charging recklessly, and some were even waiting for an opportunity to strike.
It also gave the redoubt a chance to destroy them one by one!
A strange fish was obviously the fastest, and its brain was also the simplest. Its long body, which was like dark green steel, contained an explosive power. With a light flick of its tail, it easily borrowed the force of the seawater to accelerate.
With the hunting instinct that was rooted in the depths of his bloodline, he suddenly came from the left and right, rolling over the water like a wild python.
"Load, load!"
The cannoneers on the redoubt who were facing this strange fish could not help but feel their throats dry up. They had been stationed on the coast for a long time and had never seen such a terrifying sea monster that only moved in the deep sea.
Its body was over eighty meters long, and its long mouth was filled with sharp teeth. Its entire head was covered in a pale white bone shell, and its eyes were sunken, but they were filled with ferocity. It looked like a scaleless snake with a skull.
Many thick, short, and wriggling tentacles grew from where the skeleton was connected to the body, like the terrifying snake hair of a Medusa!
Even though they had yet to enter the optimal firing range of the cannons, a cruel and bloodthirsty aura had already assaulted them.
Hiss! Hiss!
"Activate the Siren's Song!"
The major general gave the order to activate the new sea monster weapon that had been set up in the selected position on the day the Storm Horn arrived.
Even though the Siren's Song was set up in advance to deal with the possible attack of the sea monsters, they did not expect to use it so soon, and they did not expect to use it to deal with so many sea monsters.
Although the headland was a piece of land that protruded into the sea, it was a natural deep-water harbor next to it.
Although the Siren's Song was not directly lethal to the large species, other than creating a relatively flat battlefield, the Siren's Song was not directly lethal to them.
But with the Siren's Song, at least they did not have to worry about the sea monsters diving over and landing from the shore, which would be a waste of several rounds of firepower that were within its firing range!
Hum!
The three 'Song of the Siren's' placed in different locations worked together to spread out the infrasound waves with greatly increased destructive power.
Of course, the Skeletal Conger Eel that was only a few months old did not understand the three-dimensional fortifications of the humans. It was also the first time in its life that it faced cannons.
In fact, in its simple mind, even if it did not have the Siren's Song, it did not even think of taking a detour and attacking from the water. Because the redoubt was the only place where a large number of humans gathered, it let its killing instinct run wild!
Even if the redoubt's defenders did not have much actual combat, it was impossible for them to neglect their training. Although there was still a gap between them and the elite navy that served on the battleships.
However, they still managed to reload before the strange fish reached the optimal firing range.
"500 meters away. Target is a fish-shaped sea monster. Fire!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Amidst the orange-red flames that cut across the sea and the roaring sound of cannon fire.
Behind the "Skeletal Conger Eel", there was a huge whale, a colorful mantis shrimp, a heavily armored seahorse, and a blurry gigantic creature that could not be seen clearly … They were all ready to attack at any moment.
.....
On the other side.
Accompanied by the deafening sound of water, Huggins and the large group of sea monsters rode the huge waves and went up along the wide channel of the Leiden River.
The Leiden Valley was a habitable area that boasted abundant freshwater resources and flat, fertile land in the first place. The tsunamis raised by a hundred sea monsters were unstoppable. The torrents pushed forward unstoppably, destroying the farms and towns in the valley unstoppably.
In just a few minutes, the homeland that humans built over hundreds and thousands of years was reduced to a barbaric state.
Every time they passed by a human town, there would be a small species that would leave the group and pounce on the town, causing trouble for the defenders and further delaying their footsteps to prevent them from joining forces and causing trouble for the pirate ship when it returned home.
However, after entering the inland, the power of the sea monsters was obviously suppressed. Coupled with the restriction of the river, the speed of the waves was reduced.
But even so, they had advanced nearly 200 kilometers in an hour. The destination of their trip was in front of them — the City of Wealth, Golden Lion City!
This time, the warning sent by the garrison headquarters finally reached here before the sea monsters arrived.
Bam!
The assistant pushed open the chairman's office of the Netherland Bank Group. Panting heavily, he hurriedly reported.
"Huff … Huff … Mr. Chairman! Urgent military report!
A large group of sea monsters broke through the estuary and are moving upstream along the Leiden River. There is also a pirate ship with them. It is confirmed to be Huggins' flagship, the 'Eternal Saint'. Destination … unknown! "
Splash!
The hale and hearty white-haired old man behind the desk stood up abruptly. He did not even notice that the important document beside him had fallen to the ground.
Old Joel's eagle-like eyes stared at his usually capable assistant. His originally calm face changed instantly, as though a huge rock had been thrown into it.
"How can a sea monster from the deep sea enter the land? And the sea monster and Huggins are together?! "
Because the land naturally suppressed creatures like sea monsters, at least in the recorded history of humans, there was no record of a living sea monster entering the inland.
Calming his breathing slightly, the assistant who was Niske's hometown replied in disbelief and deep sorrow.
"The garrison headquarters at the estuary sent news. It is suspected that the sea monster caused a huge tsunami. And … and Niske is finished!"
The old man's face was gloomy and uncertain. When the assistant spoke, he already had a guess.
If a large group of sea monsters could pass through the estuary, then as the first checkpoint of the estuary, Niske, would naturally bear the brunt of the attack. The outcome would only be tragic or even more tragic.
What he considered was the impact of an uncontrollable variable like the sea monsters on his Golden Lion City and the banking group.
If there was a ranking list of the things that humans feared the most in this age of great voyages, then the sea monsters would definitely be at the top of the list.
Especially their irresistible power and extreme hostility towards humans. Those were the eternal labels on them.
If a traveler encountered a sea monster while out at sea, without the escort of a battleship or the presence of a powerful Extraordinaire on the ship, it meant that the traveler had obtained a one-way ticket to hell!
Like most of the board members, even though they firmly believed that Huggins would not be so unwise as to destroy the once "good" cooperative relationship between the two parties, the sea monsters did not have the concept of partners and customers. It was hard to say what would happen when the time came.
As the chairman of the four-member committee of the Nederland Banking Group and the consul of Golden Lion City, the old man had to make a decision whether or not the target of Huggins and the sea monsters was Golden Lion City.
"Convey my orders.
First, the highest level of warning. Sound the alarm and ask all citizens to leave the city and take refuge in the Pinewood Forest! Send a team of City Guard to maintain order!
Second, notify the Great Knight, Mr. Grace, and the two wizards on duty, the Steam Master and the Ogre Witch. Tell them to prepare for battle. The treasury of the banking group, especially the third floor, must not be lost.
Third, bring my warrant and personally mobilize our private army to climb up the city wall. Buy time for the citizens to evacuate. No, I will go myself. I want to see if this pirate king dares to take a step into Golden Lion City!
Fourth, you will personally send the message to Bishop Jasper in the Golden Roof Cathedral. Ask him to defend the Golden Roof Cathedral just in case. If necessary, activate that last resort.
Last but not least, all the staff of the banking group must stick to their posts. We must live up to the trust of our customers and the unbreakable reputation established by the ancestors of the banking group. "
The old man knew that time was of the essence. He did not have much time to waste. While issuing the order, he had already put on his formal coat, picked up his cane and walked out of his office.
"Da da da …"
When the two of them walked out of the office, the 16 directors or their representatives who were resident in Golden Lion City had also received the news and rushed over.
Behind them was a group of guards fully armed with high-end equipment. There were both men and women, but each of them was at least an official Knight.
Among the equipment of this group of Extraordinaires, at least one or two pieces of equipment were shining with brilliant Extraordinaire aura. From head to toe, they exuded an undisguised "nouveau riche" temperament.
"Mr. Chairman! As a director of the banking group, you should naturally stand on the frontline to protect your customers' property. Please allow us to climb up the city wall with you. "
Obviously, what they said was indeed the motto of the "Nederland Banking Group" since its establishment.
However, most of them did not take Huggins' attack seriously. Since they had crossed the water city of Niske, their target was most likely Brandenburg, the residence of the Salt Lake Prefectural Governor at the back of the valley.
These shareholders came from many countries and did not have a sense of belonging to the Tylon Kingdom. If Huggins wanted to fight, he could do so as long as it did not hinder him from making money.
Stepping forward at this time was not only not dangerous, but it was also a huge plus for the forces behind them!
Stepping forward at a critical moment was naturally a performance that could accomplish things. In the future, they could be entrusted with heavier responsibilities.
However, even though we were only passing through the Golden Lion City, our customers and employees were still frightened after all.
Looks like we should increase the price for the next transaction. However, as the Pirate King of the Black Sea, Mr. Huggins has always been generous in transactions, hasn't he? Hehehe …
Until now, they were still very optimistic. The long-term good cooperation in the past had allowed them to maintain their habitual thinking. They did not believe that Huggins' target was them.
Hearing their initiative, a smile appeared on the Chairman's face.
Most of these directors were his juniors. Since they had the courage and responsibility at this time, he was naturally happy that the banking group had a successor.
"Very good. Let's go and meet this old customer together! No matter what this Pirate King wants to do, since he passed through the banking group's territory, he should have sent us a note in advance! "
His words revealed a faint dissatisfaction with the Pirate King's action this time. Although the wise Chairman issued a series of orders according to the emergency plan, his true thoughts were obviously no different from his juniors.
He was still looking at the world from the perspective of a banker …
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