In that instance, the entire battlefield quietened down, everyone was intimidated by Sheyan's imposing aura. Following closely, the rest of the pirates raised their blades and howled crazily. Under normal circumstances, in such a boarding battle, the attacking party would definitely deploy a certain number of musketeers to suppress the enemy. A thorn like Sheyan would have long been turned into a sieve by the concentrated firepower. But today's waves were too high, and the lifeboats were too small. Even if they brought along their muskets, it would still be a burden. Hence, in terms of long range firepower, it became the fatal weakness of the spanish!
At present, the Bell and Mug wasn't lacking in manpower, they only lacked warriors who dared to charge into the frontlines. After Sheyan stood out, a few of the injured pirates who had returned to the ship had ample battle experience. They saw through the enemy's weakness, and hastily bandaged their wounds. Following Sheyan, they raised their weapons and charged forward with a murderous glint in their eyes. Their actions were extremely vicious, they didn't slash at the people, only chopping at the rope hooks. As long as the spanish marines couldn't climb up, then that was enough!
Sometimes, a small matter on the battlefield could change the final outcome. The example of a few people could incite the morale of others. Those pirates who had lost all hope suddenly realized that the enemy was only so-so, their confidence and courage naturally returned to them. Even though the other two spanish lifeboats had begun to approach the Bell and Mug, they discovered that the resistance above them was increasing. Many of the spanish marines were unable to use their rope ladder due to the continuous chopping, and tried to climb up with their bare hands. But the outcome of doing so was the tragic fate of having their fingers chopped off.
At this moment, Sheyan was no longer attacking, but gazed at the distant spanish flagship that was currently engaged in battle with the Black Pearl.
"If there really is a contestant behind this attack ….. then you can't possibly stop here, you must have a backup plan! Because the core members of a pirate ship are usually the captain and chief officer. Under normal circumstances, the captain would lead the crew in a hand-to-hand combat, while the chief officer stays behind to defend. Therefore, you must have some method, and have absolute confidence in defeating the remaining pirates led by the chief officer! “
At this moment, a pirate suddenly screamed miserably, using his hand to cover his face as he staggered backwards. Fresh blood flowed out from the gaps of his fingers, as he fell to the deck and rolled around in agony. Following that, Sheyan saw a Spanish marine starting to climb up. Sheyan took a step forward, his heavy axe whistled down as he hacked the marine back into the lifeboat. To his shock, he realized that the enemy's lifeboat had suddenly increased in height. If the initial height difference between the Bell and Mug was 3 metres, now it was less than 2 metres. At such a distance, the spanish marines were already able to raise their heads and brandish their weapons at the pirates above them. Although they were still at a considerable disadvantage, they were no longer in the vile situation where they could only passively take a beating.
Sheyan's thoughts flashed through his mind. His sea sailing experience was incomparably plentiful, and he instantly understood the enemy's sinister move! That was the ballast!
Ships were most afraid of empty cabins. Once the ship's weight was insufficient and its centre of gravity was unstable, it would easily capsize in this turbulent sea. Especially when using the lifeboat to engage in combat, once the water intake was insufficient, just the violent swaying of the collision would cause the ship to capsize. Therefore, when these three lifeboats set sail, they would definitely place a huge amount of ballast in the bottom of the ship to push down the waterline, to stabilize the ship. Now that the lifeboat was fixed to the Bell and Mug, there was naturally no such misgivings! The spanish marines tossed the ballast into the sea, reducing the weight of the lifeboat. Naturally, the water intake would be shallower, and the entire ship would float up.
Thinking of that, Sheyan circled around to the side. He instantly noticed that the ballast of the spanish marines were shockingly 1 metre square wooden boxes, inside were rocks. They tossed the rocks into the sea, while the wooden boxes were placed neatly on the deck of the enemy ship! This undoubtedly provided a platform for the close combat marines to set foot on! Towards the end, the heads of the spanish soldiers standing on the deck of the lifeboat were astonishingly parallel to the deck of the Bell and Mug, or even higher than it. In this way, their swords and sabers would be even more lethal, and battle would be even more convenient. Once there was an opening, they would not need a rope to climb up to the enemy's deck!
"Interesting." Sheyan's lips curled into a cold smile. He started to advance, slapping the head of a pirate who was running around like a headless fly. "What are you running around for, go help over there!" “
No man liked to be slapped on the head, what more these savage pirates. But when this guy raised his head and saw Sheyan, he immediately replied in fear and trepidation. "Yes boss." He then eagerly ran towards the direction Sheyan pointed out.
At present, Sheyan's prestige amongst the pirates had already risen to a considerable height. His words and orders, the majority of the pirates would follow.
As for Sheyan, he was like a firefighter who didn't know fatigue. Wherever there was a dangerous situation, he would rush there. These pirates had also regained their senses, they understood that this was a situation where it was either you die or I perish, they would fight a bloody battle with no regard for casualties! The marines of the Spanish Paragon fleet were valiant and valiant, but the pirates were after all occupying the higher ground, and even had the advantage of using matchlock muskets. Under such a stalemate situation, not only did Sheyan display an astonishing battle prowess, he also displayed his commanding ability and commanding ability which caused others to gasp in admiration!
Don't ever forget, before entering the nightmare realm, Sheyan had practically become the second officer of a ten thousand ton ship. His sea life experience was plentiful beyond compare, his management methods and commanding methods were ahead of this world by thousands of years! These remnant soldiers who were left behind, the old and weak, in this desperate situation, they naturally displayed the courage to risk their lives. At the same time, under his command, they swiftly formed a steel like defensive line! After that, Sheyan assembled a makeshift squad of ten plus musketeers. Wherever he pointed, they would fire a volley of musketeers. Whenever a spanish marine charged in, they would instantly unleash a volley of bullets! Even the most elite marines couldn't help but retreat!
Amand who was engaged in a fierce battle on the deck of the merchant ship finally heaved a sigh of relief.
When he was initially blocked, his heart was already filled with despair. No one was clearer than him about the vile situation on the ship. Moreover, Gustav was a crafty and formidable foe. Even though his strength was inferior to him, he was able to utilize the word 'drag' to the fullest. Although Amand was burning with anxiety, he could only calm his heart and face the situation. If not, don't even mention the Bell and Mug, even his own life would be lost here!
Nevertheless, Amand couldn't help but pay attention to the situation on the battlefield. When he saw Sheyan stepping forward and turning the situation around step by step, he couldn't help but feel agitated. In his excitement, the silver rapier in his hand flashed, piercing through the throat of one of Gustav's bodyguards. The slender rapier tip was covered with a layer of rippling silver glow, not even a single drop of blood could be seen.
At this moment, the decaying undead had already slaughtered most of Karon's group. Instead, the one-eyed dragon Karon let out a furious roar before his death. Pouring oil all over his body, he lit it on fire and pounced forward, hugging the monster tightly! Amidst the raging inferno, Cuarón died on the spot. But the decaying undead roared incessantly, its two gigantic arms frantically flailing around like a headless housefly, completely out of control.
At this moment, the remaining pirate ships had already reached the battlefield, and started to surround and attack the other two merchant ships, engaging in close quarters combat. The situation had reached its climax, and seeing that the situation had reached a stalemate, the distant Spanish Invincible Fleet's warships actually sent out several lifeboats to support these merchant ships. Even though some of the lifeboats were capsized and sunk in the waves, but what was worse was that the Bell and Mug had another two lifeboats, and the Spanish soldiers immediately swarmed in, causing the situation to become even more tense.
Fortunately at this moment, a few elite pirates that had escaped from the merchant ships had also returned to the Bell and Mug. Their addition undoubtedly gave the pirates a boost to their morale. Sheyan wasn't courteous to these guys, loudly scolding them as he sent them to the frontlines where they needed reinforcements the most. Although the majority of these pirates were wild and untamed, after witnessing Sheyan's previous performance, they were thoroughly convinced and willingly accepted his orders.
Nevertheless, there were always exceptions to everything. When Sheyan ordered the newly returned pirates to reinforce the left deck, they were instead blocked by a brown-head-wrapped brat. That brat tilted his head and pressed his hand against the cutlass by his waist as he said.
"Why do I feel that Cripple Tom's side needs reinforcements more, are you blind? That side is about to be breached! "
Sheyan swept a glance at him, calmly asking.
"Who are you?"
The brown bandana brat straightened his chest.
"Now that the captain isn't here, boss Scarface Harry is unconscious, what right do you have to give orders as a newcomer. Naturally, it should be me, Venomous Fang Erwin taking over the ship! Everyone follow me! “
His last sentence was directed to the group of temporary gunners behind Sheyan. Sheyan smiled warmly and replied.
"You're right. “
At present, for the convenience of commanding, Sheyan had already placed down his heavy axe. Instead, he snatched a cutlass from the corpse of a spanish marine and hung it at his waist. Before his words faded, he had already unsheathed his cutlass and cleaved down towards Erwin's head!
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