However, surrendering was not the style of this Shilius officer.
He forced himself to calm down and issued an order.
"Prepare for battle!"
Victor knew that even though he was flying the flag of the Tulip Alliance, no one else other than himself could speak the common language of the Tulip Alliance.
Furthermore, the Silius-style equipment and decorations on the ship could not be hidden from the eyes of the observant.
If it was a normal merchant ship, there might still be room for negotiation, but as long as the enemy was not blind, they would be able to tell that the ship was full of professional soldiers.
With the current relationship between the two countries, this battle was unavoidable!
"Captain!
Perhaps we can tell the Faletians about the silver mine and fight for the treatment of prisoners of war.
Moreover, Atlan and Sark, the three most powerful countries in the northern part of the New World, already know about this. We might not be able to hide it from the Tulip Alliance for long.
We might as well use the news to exchange for a way out. They need the sea map in our heads. Even if the treatment is worse, they can at least spare our lives. "
The first mate on the ship saw the approaching fourth-tier battleship and could not help but sweat even though it was late autumn.
For the expedition ship under his feet, it was of course not afraid of a military battleship in its best condition. Even if its firepower could easily tear him to pieces, it would not be able to outrun him in the same sea.
However, the situation was different now.
While the expedition ship focused on speed, its firepower configuration was very ordinary. It had already been severely damaged in the previous naval battle, and it was not easy for it to float on the sea now.
In the Old Continent, there was the suppression of the True Gods of the various countries, and the major countries might barely maintain their composure on the surface to prevent the war from escalating or getting out of control. However, in the New World or the Southern Continent where the True Gods were far away …
For the sake of benefits, they would beat the brains out of people!
If the enemy really found out that they were actually Shilius soldiers, the most likely outcome would be for the Dolphin to be sunk into the sea, and everyone would bid farewell to this world forever.
Everyone on the ship knew very well that with Shilius's tyrannical style in the New World, it was basically impossible for there to be a second possibility when encountering another country's navy.
However.
Splat!
* Bam! *
What the first mate waited for was not Victor's approval, but a fatal blow.
Victor kicked him to the ground. With his face covered in blood, he fiercely warned the soldiers on the ship.
"In the face of a great battle, anyone who dares to disturb the morale of the army will be killed!
Silver Island was the kingdom's biggest secret. Even if Atlan and Sark received the news, they wouldn't continue to spread it.
Whoever dares to reveal the silver mine is a traitor, and I will kill him before he can open his mouth!
For His Majesty! For the honor of a soldier! "
Although the Navy regulations never gave the Captain the right to kill the Chief Officer, at this critical moment, he couldn't care less.
However, the first mate's words reminded him of something.
Perhaps they would be able to escape even if they didn't fight head-on.
Victor felt that he could rely on the Alliance's disguise and wait for the enemy to come over to check out the situation. Then he could try to kidnap the enemy's important personnel.
Then … seize the enemy's battleship!
"If only Lord Darius was still here."
In the previous chaotic battle, their Great Knight was besieged by the well-prepared Atlans, and his whereabouts were unknown.
Seeing that things were not going well, there was no point in stubbornly defending. He could only bring his loyal crew members, geologists, and navigators who were familiar with the sea chart to escape in a hurry.
Although his presence was somewhat insignificant when he stood beside Brigadier General Darius, to be able to be entrusted with such an important task by His Majesty, he was also a true peak-level Knight!
Even if according to the general configuration of a battleship, the enemy had at least two official Knights, but as long as he could seize the opportunity, his success rate … was very high!
He thought that the Storm Horn was still far away and couldn't see what was happening.
However, Victor didn't know that every movement on the Dolphin had been clearly heard by the enemy through the seabirds.
"Silver mine? Where is the silver mine? This Shilius exploration ship found a silver mine? "
Standing on the bow of the ship, Elvin watched the farce on the enemy's ship with the help of the seabirds' eyes. He was very interested in the silver mine they were talking about.
Judging from the direction they were sailing in, the silver mine might be in the northern part of the New World.
Also, it couldn't be a small silver mine that made the Shilius so cautious.
This discovery might completely change the conclusion that gold and silver mines only existed in the southern and central parts of the continent under Shilius' control. It might even trigger Shilius' endless greed for gold and silver, which would break the relatively stable situation among the countries.
"Speed up. I want them captured alive!"
"Yes, sir! Captain! "
With the help of the Monsoon Goddess, it took the Storm Horn less than two hours to reach the heavily damaged exploration ship that was sailing at the speed of a turtle on the surface of the sea.
Of the three masts, the main mast had been completely broken and gone missing. The poop, which was already low in the first place, seemed to have been cut off by another layer.
There were large and small traces of cannons bombardment all over the ship. There were even obvious traces of simple repairs near the waterline.
It looked rather miserable.
Then, the crew on the warship saw the distress signal sent out by the enemy's ship, hoping that the Storm Horn could approach and rescue their crew.
"There are 114 people on board. Nineteen are seriously injured, and almost all the rest are injured.
There's only one suspected official Knight. The others aren't Transcendent. However, judging from their posture, they've all received formal military training. They should all be elite soldiers.
The navy that was confirmed to be from Shilius perked up. Open the muzzles and get fifty meters closer. "
Standing on the bow, Elvin turned around and gave the order to the navy on the deck.
No one doubted the accuracy of their captain's information. They quickly ran to their combat positions.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The muzzles of the muzzles were opened one after another, and shiny cannons were pushed out.
This unfriendly action caused a commotion among the Shilius on the exploration ship.
From afar, someone shouted in the language of the Tulip Alliance.
"Captain of the navy, please don't do anything! We're the Dolphin, an exploration ship that belongs to Palos.
We encountered the damned pirates just now.
The ship is severely damaged, and the hold is filled with seawater. Please save us! "
At this moment, Elvin stepped forward and cooperated with the other party, seemingly unaware of the situation.
"You encountered pirates? The firepower of these pirates is a little too strong … "
The distance of fifty meters was enough for both sides to see the details of the other side with their naked eyes.
Seeing that the officer wearing the captain's cloak on the battleship was so young, Victor's heart was instantly filled with joy. His original plan of sixty to seventy percent success rate had instantly turned into a ninety percent success rate.
Such a young captain was clearly a descendant of a noble family. As long as he could kidnap him, there should be no problem in escaping smoothly.
"That's right, the damned pirates.
It wasn't easy for us to escape, and there are still many wounded on the ship in urgent need of treatment.
I won't let you and your officers work in vain. Although we've lost more than half of the loot from this adventure, we're willing to give you the rest of the loot! "
Bang!
As if afraid that Elvin would regret, they had already lowered a longboat. Victor, along with two crew members and an ordinary-looking wooden box, quickly rowed the boat over.
A moment later.
The slightly tanned captain, wearing a triangular captain's hat, looked no different from a weather-beaten explorer. He personally carried the wooden box onto the deck.
"Captain, good day!
I'm the captain of the Dolphin adventure ship, Victor. This is a small gift, please be sure to accept it.
We're all part of the Tulip Alliance, and we're all people of the Goddess. You must help us! "
Victor took off his hat and spoke with sincerity. He was an outstanding captain who did not abandon his crew in the face of a great disaster.
What he did not know was that his performance was completely in vain. All the crew on the Storm Horn already knew their true identity.
Even through a rough observation of him rowing the boat and moving the wooden box, Elvin had a rough estimate of his strength.
Tap … tap … tap …
Leaning on a gorgeous ruby cane, he had already walked up to the captain.
"Well said, well said …"
The cane casually knocked on the wooden box on the deck, making a crisp "Dong Dong Dong" sound.
Thinking that the young captain wanted to inspect the goods first, Victor secretly rejoiced. He was looking for a legitimate reason to approach.
He did not let his subordinates do it. Instead, he personally walked to the front of the wooden box, facing Elvin's side of the lock.
"Although we suffered heavy losses this time, we found an Atrian temple in the north of the continent, and the harvest …"
Victor was talking about his adventure, but the moment he bent down, he suddenly pulled out the Swift Sword at his waist.
Clang!
Unlike the mainstream swordsmanship of the continent, the most popular swordsmanship among the Shilius knights was actually the lighter and lighter Swiftsword swordsmanship.
In Shilius, this unique Swift Sword was even called the [Ultimate Swordsmanship]! (That's right, it's not an adjective, it's just the name)
With the "Mary Chesky Circle" as the core, every movement, attack, and defense would follow the path designed in it.
Using this swordsmanship against the enemy was not only a competition of courage and skill, but also a mathematical competition that tested one's intelligence. It was elegant and powerful, and was popular with people from all walks of life.
And using the [Ultimate Swordsmanship] of the Swift Sword was no doubt the king of one-on-one duels.
Now that Elvin was close to him, it was the best time to unleash the power of his swordsmanship, and this was also the source of Victor's confidence!
However.
He did not have time to turn around and swing his sword.
"Ah!"
He let out a cry of pain.
The Swift Sword fell to the ground.
Clang!
He did not expect that Elvin, who was standing behind him, would make the first move. The sword in his hand was unsheathed, and the sword had already pierced through his right shoulder blade.
He had already seen through Victor's thoughts.
Victor's action of bending down as he approached was exactly what Elvin wanted.
Even a Pinnacle Knight would be heavily injured in one move!
However, as a Pinnacle Knight who was entrusted with an important task by the king, it was impossible for Victor to admit defeat so easily.
"Physical Liberation – 20%!!!"
With a loud roar, the self-hypnosis effect was removed, and the power of a Pinnacle Knight exploded.
He did not expect to hear a calm voice behind him.
"Physical Liberation – 30%!"
She stomped on his back fiercely.
Boom!
It was like a mountain pressing down on Victor, and his face was deformed.
Ah!
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