Chapter 227 - Confrontation (1) (1/2)

”Dimitri, tell the men in the other sh.i.p.s to standby on my commands.” I ordered. ”There will be a slight change of plans.”

Dimitri knew that I had just communicated with Tempest. He knew that I got information that will have a huge impact in this battle.

”Understood your majesty.” Dimitri bowed his head.

Dimitri hurriedly conveyed my orders to the men aboard the sh.i.p.s. It was the same order in the letter I sent General Vincent.

I have planned half of the sh.i.p.s will break of from the pincer attack and head towards the enemy's location. I will personally lead these sh.i.p.s myself. By the time General Vincent gives the signal for the start of the attack, the sh.i.p.s under my command will head towards the other half of the enemy's naval fleet that lies in waiting.

Not long, Dimitri came back on deck. ”Your majesty, your orders have been sent.” He said.

”Good. Any minute now, General Vincent will send the signal.” I said and looked to the night sky.

The battle not far from here was heard. The exploding cannons and the cries of men pierced the foggy night. Not long into the battle a signal flare was seen flying towards the sky.

”It's the general's signal.” I said. ”Men, proceed with the new plan! Onward!” I shouted with force.

”Yeah!” The men cheered in unison.

The fleet started to depart its hiding spot. Half was going forward for the pincer attack while the other half was under me and proceeded towards the other side where the other fleet of the enemy lie in wait.

Our speed was fast. I was targeting a surprise attack on the other fleet. So far, they only know that a few sh.i.p.s defended the junction and they won't expect an attack.

When we were nearing the location of the enemy, the other half of our fleet met up. Our numbers doubled and this made our chances of victory go up.

”You majesty, the enemy's fleet is just in front.” Dimitri said with an excited voice.

”Ready the cannons!” I ordered.

The men on the ship readied themselves for the fight that was about to come. With a deep breath, we brace ourselves for the plunged.

When I saw the silhouette of the sh.i.p.s in the fog I raised my hand with vigor. ”Fire!!!”

The cannons on our fleet started to fire. Blast by blast was heard on this side of the river junction. The fog started to get thin after the launching of the cannons.

”Ready your swords! Archers, ready your bows and arrows!” I ordered.

The men on deck pulled their bows and aimed towards the enemy's ship. The men on the enemy's ship started to scramble in surprise.

”We are under attack!”

”Get ready to fight!”

The enemy sh.i.p.s in front caught the cannons we fired and were destroyed instantly. I saw the sh.i.p.s sinking slowly and the men aboard jumped overboard.

”Archers, prepare to fire!” I ordered.

With the wave of my hand, I lighted the tips of their arrows on fire.

”Fire!” I yelled.

The archers fired their arrows onto the other sh.i.p.s. This made the other sh.i.p.s caught fire.

”Put the fire out. Put it out!” I hear the enemies scream.

From the distance I can see them use the magic stones to put out the fire. Water came out from these stones and the fire that started was quickly put out.

”Tsk.” I was irritated knowing that the enemy can use magic.

”Prepare the cannons and fire at will.” The enemies shouted.

Cannon balls came firing at us from the enemy sh.i.p.s. I can see them flying towards us from the sky.