Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 347 Consecution "Painter (1/2)
Chapter 367: Chapter 347 Consecution “Painter
Across the vast and boundless sea, dozens of warships from the Fischer and Romann families lined up in formation, preparing to face the imminent naval battle.
This sea battle was instigated by the Fischer family, who deliberately sailed to the southern waters, posing a threat to attack the port and then directly march on the Royal Capital, forcing the Adley Royal Family to dispatch their ships for battle.
As for why they initiated this battle, it was naturally because the Fischer family was confident of victory!
Aldrich had been full of doubts, but Byrne was extremely insistent.
“Don’t worry, as long as we choose the sea as our battlefield, we will surely win… Although I can’t reveal our trump card, I hope you can trust me!”
He finally succeeded in convincing Aldrich.
At this moment, the sailors of the Romann family looked at the Fischer family’s ships with surprise.
“How come those ships are powered by steam engines?”
“They’re not using sails, aren’t they afraid of offending the Tempest Church?”
“Hmph, those soulless things won’t have any fighting capability!”
They muttered among themselves, deep down feeling anxious and fearful towards the ships they had never seen before.
Fortunately, the Fischer family was their ally!
“Stars Mortal” Ariel was also on board, gazing at the Fischer’s steam warships, recalling what Byrne had said to her not long ago.
He planned to build ironclad warships covered entirely in steel armor.
“How is that possible? A ship made entirely of iron would sink, wouldn’t it? Does every ship spend a huge amount of money to set up powerful Arrays to increase power?”
That was her first thought at the time.
“No, you’re wrong.”
Byrne’s idea was that steam engines could keep the ships powered, and they had done the math. The shipyard had already begun preliminary design work.
At this moment, Ariel suddenly felt that perhaps the Fischer family could really build an ironclad warship.
“According to the Reforging Church Priests, people will sooner or later invent something that can shake the status of Transmutation Level Extraordinary Exponents… Could ironclad warships be what they’re referring to?”
The sea breeze was piercing cold, and black steam continuously drifted into the sky, each of the Fischer family’s warships resembling a beast ready to pounce on the sea.
“Hurry up! Hurry up!”
The cannons of the steam warships, pointing toward the distance, with their barrels reflecting a cold and sharp light, the soldiers on decks were busy in a tense yet orderly manner, checking the loading and aiming of the guns.
The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and salty sea water, a mix that made one tense involuntarily. Waves slapped the underside of the battleships, creating a thunderous roar.
The clouds in the sky hung low, gradually covering the sunlight and casting a gloomy atmosphere over the entire sea.
Many seagulls circled above the sea, squawking shrilly, adding to the unease.
The warships communicated through a channel maintained by Extraordinary Exponents, and the battle commander from the Dawn Church, the Daybreaker Yeager, relayed various orders and instructions. Each warship was tactically placed on the battlefield like a chess piece, awaiting his command.
Now graying at the temples, Yeager was planning how to ascend to the 5th Rank on Path of Conquest.
“I will certainly become the first Blood Receiver to ascend to the 5th Rank…”
Their opponents were numerous warships belonging to the Adley Royal Family, even outnumbering them by double.
However, these warships were wooden alchemical barques, a grade lower than the Fischer family’s steam warships.
The two sides soon engaged in intense naval warfare, and the Extraordinary Exponents from both sides also came forward, with each ship hosting Transmutation Level or 3rd and 4th Rank Extraordinary Exponents.
On the turbulent sea, Extraordinary powerful experts quickly engaged in a thrilling battle. Many figures flitted ghost-like through the waves, each leap accompanied by astonishing power and speed.
“Follow me!”
Familiar with naval warfare, Archibald let out a roar, leading the charge on the surface of the sea, displaying great bravery.
Through the power of “Hand of Austere Winter,” he froze the surrounding sea, allowing many Extraordinary Exponents who couldn’t fly or jump well to also launch an assault.
The two sides quickly joined battle on the ice!
Sea breezes howled by, the weapons of the Extraordinary Exponents glinted with cold light in the sun, cutting into the icy surface, churning up waves; some wielded huge hammers, each strike sending tremors across the ice sheet, while others moved swiftly and gracefully, turning the art of combat into a dance.
The noise of battle was deafening, with a torrent of gunfire intertwined with Extraordinary Power, a spectacular sight.
At last, several Monarch Level Extraordinary Exponents from both sides joined the fray!
All the warships and common Extraordinary Exponents tactfully dispersed to the sides, not daring to involve themselves in the battle of the Monarch Level, for the aftershocks alone were deadly.
“Stars Mortal” Ariel saw her opponent was “Hunter in the Fog,” Jayern from the Abernathy family.
“Does your family really have to help the Royal Family? As far as I know, your ally, Marquis Vlad, has his own ideas, doesn’t he?”
Jayern nodded calmly, speaking slowly, “Sorry, Madam Ariel… I cannot defy my family’s decision. Actually, if there were a choice, I would rather that this civil war not happen at all.”
“Every Cyart death pains my heart.”
Ariel sneered.
“Hmph, hypocrite!”