Nightmare Sea, Blackbeard Sea Area.
The core of this sea area is where Blackbeard Island is located, Blackbeard's base camp.
Since the military parade, Insman's Iron Armada immediately pressed toward the Nightmare Sea with overwhelming force.
At this time, Insman was still the strongest nation on the sea, relying entirely on its strength to fight head-on and wipe out the pirate forces in the Nightmare Sea.
The main force of the Armada is a new type of steam iron-clad warships, with more than thirty ships in number. In the initial trial, they directly defeated the combined forces of the five sea generals under Blackbeard's command.
After this great battle, three of Blackbeard's five henchmen died, and Blackbeard, who liked skinning, was blown to pieces by a giant cannon on the spot.
Afterwards, it was counted that Insman's side had sunk a total of three first-class battleships, seven second-class battleships, and sixteen third-class battleships of the five admirals, as well as countless other small boats and prisoners.
As soon as the large steam ironclad appeared, it used this shocking strength to announce its existence to the world!
Any savvy maritime merchants and countries will immediately understand that the maritime situation will undergo huge changes from now on.
While the main force was advancing on Black Hu Island, Insman even had enough energy left to form several other huge fleets. Under the leadership of various royal pirates, they attacked those pirate ports and free ports.
Even if the main force wants to fight Blackbeard, Insman is really a big business. Each of the fleets dispatched has a first-class battleship, and ordinary pirate groups are no match at all.
For a time, the entire nightmare sea was shaken by the wind, and countless well-known pirates were caught and hanged on the mast.
The pirate port, which used to be prosperous and lively, also fell into deathly silence.
Within the scope of the Nightmare Sea, only Insman's flag was fluttering freely.
Some lucky people who were lucky enough to save a small life either gathered with Blackbeard's main force and prepared to compete with those Insemans in the end, or they were completely discouraged and prepared to leave the Nightmare Sea and enter the depths of the Golden Route. .
"Speed up, we have to get there before the decisive battle!"
On a first-class battleship, Orlando was wearing a dress and wig, holding a monocular telescope and looking at the distant sky.
"Report! According to the latest news, Captain Huchak has led his fleet to defeat the Red Rose Pirate Group and hang the pirate leader!"
"Captain Tatara also sent news that he has conquered Green Shampoo Island and controlled all the ports and shipyards there... "
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Behind him, various news continued to come.
"map!"
Orlando pondered for a moment, then immediately spread out the map of the Nightmare Sea and moved his finger: "This is Blackbeard Island. The main force of the Steel Fleet has always been here, restraining the main force of Blackbeard! This time the Kingdom of Insman really made a move. Good move!"
While the main forces of the two sides were entangled, Insman relied on his abundant capital and used a group of conquered pirate captains as vanguards to attack various parts of the Nightmare Sea and wipe out the pirate forces.
And after all the nails are pulled out, all the fleets will converge towards the center, and finally converge on Blackbeard Island, forming a large net with only one target - the pirate governor of the Nightmare Sea, Blackbeard!
This is an aboveboard conspiracy. Even if it is seen through, there is no hope of breaking it because there is an absolute gap in strength.
Insman can send partial troops to attack everywhere when the main force is entangled, but Blackbeard cannot.
After all, his largest force besides his own fleet, namely his five sea generals, had been disabled as early as the beginning of the war.
It can be said that we have fallen into a dead situation at this time!
"A textbook battle!"
Even Orlando, after reviewing it, has nothing but admiration for Insman's planner.
"Of course... this is the only time... after Blackbeard is crippled or eliminated, the remaining pirate governors will definitely unite and even elect a pirate king! To continue to compete with Insman!"
Orlando thought silently.
In fact, Blackbeard was also unlucky to encounter Insman's first appearance of a new warship and went all out.
Before this, the pirate governors didn't know Insman's strength, so they could barely watch the show, and maybe there was some idea of testing it with Blackbeard.
This gave Insman a strategic initiative.
Compared with other sea areas without oil and water, naturally only the nightmare sea on Blackbeard's side is the most worthy of an aggressive war.
But after this time, there will be no such good things.
"Actually... the pirate governors should have reacted now, but unfortunately, it was too late... Originally, the pirate prince Edward of the Golden Sea had this plan, and he was the only one who could rush to reinforce before the decisive battle, but Insman actually drove the ghost ship ... Even using such bloody methods shows that they are absolutely determined this time! They are very determined! Blackbeard Jiqi must be killed!"
Of course, the Insman Kingdom has no method that can effectively drive the ghost ship.
But the methods they used were very primitive and bloody.
Because it is the largest island country in the world, Insman also has the largest number of merchant ships and supply points in the world.
Occasionally, there are always one or two places where clues of ghost ships come from.
In order to arouse the ghost ship, blood sacrifices are naturally needed - using merchant ships filled with sacrifices to satisfy the undead's desire to kill, just like fishing and baiting, to attract them to the desired location.
As far as Orlando knows, in order to lead the ghost ship to the golden sea, Insman lost no less than a hundred merchant ships and nearly 10,000 slaves and sailors of all kinds!
There is no doubt that this is a big deal that even some countries would find difficult to come up with.
However, after paying such a huge price, the results are also very fruitful.
The reputation of the ghost ship not only caused turmoil in the Golden Sea, but also the pirate prince was severely damaged after fighting the ghost ship and had to give up his plan to aid Blackbeard.
At this time, there was no longer any force in the entire Nightmare Sea that could assist Blackbeard. The pirate governor of the Nightmare Sea and the leader of the Blackbeard Pirate Group seemed to have finally reached the end of his rope.
Of course, for Blackbeard at this time, it is not difficult to escape alone, or even leave in the Monster.
However, if you leave the Nightmare Sea and lose the foundation, territory, and military resources here... then the former pirate governor will really become a disgraced pirate captain.
For some pirates, it would be better to kill him.
Moreover, in a naval battle, anything can happen, and Blackbeard will definitely try his best to take the gamble.
"I heard... All the pirates in the Nightmare Sea who are ready to continue fighting have already gathered on Black Hu Island... Trickster Roach, this guy is running really fast and has already escaped into the Golden Sea, but don't worry... Even if the Royal Fleet needs to rest, , we privateer captains will inevitably be sent as vanguards to open the way, there is always a chance!"
Orlando stepped on the deck, looking very satisfied.
This ship is the absolute main force equipped by the Navy in the sail era. It is a first-class battleship: it has three decks, is equipped with more than two hundred artillery pieces, has a displacement of three thousand tons, and has a crew of more than one thousand people. With various blessings, , capable of reaching the ultimate speed of 20 knots, it is a well-deserved maritime fortress.
If the previous Octopus Pirate Group had such a flagship, they would probably wake up from their dreams with laughter.
But at this time, Orlando just used the wealth accumulated from previous plunders to buy it from the navy at a low price.
"Following the Royal Navy this time, the benefits are very rich... I don't dare to think about the next step, a steam ironclad, but it's time to prepare an extraordinary ship for myself!"
Orlando thought silently.
Steam battleships are indeed important weapons to the country, but in the hands of individuals, they seem a bit cumbersome.
The most critical point is that even if the Navy gives him a ship, he does not have enough trained sailors and a new repair shop!
In other words, even if the Navy sends a steamship, ordinary pirates may not be able to use it, and they will definitely be completely tied to Insman's tank, because the logistics are completely controlled by the other party! Unless... build a complete set of industrial supporting systems to adapt.
The smart Orlando has long seen that although this model is good, it is not something he can afford.
What really suits him is the first choice of all big pirates.
"It's a pity... I didn't meet the great businessman Sissel Formosa this time. I really like his Mermaid..."
As if to capture what he was thinking, the originally silent pirate system also jumped out and a task box popped up:
"Ding, you inspired the mission—the big pirate!"
"Mission description: How can you, who aspire to become a great pirate, not have an extraordinary ship that matches your identity and status? Capture the Mermaid within three months! Yes, that's the diving ship! Capture another big octopus, The system will give you an additional title [King of Hell in the Deep Sea]!"
"Task reward: 2000 experience!"
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"Why does it have to be the Mermaid?"
Of course Orlando would not understand the deep malice coming from the system, but was very confused: "And... you want me to contract another big octopus..."
"Could it be that... this pirate system is still a mission based on my own ideas? What does it have to do with the master of the Dream Soldier?"
He was completely confused and looked at his attribute column:
"Name: Orlando
Level: Civilian Level 5·Magician Level 3
Strength: 3
Speed: 3
Physique: 2.5
Spirit: 6
Identity: Privateer Captain (belonging to the Kingdom of Insman)
Feats: Sea Navigation (Mastery), Gun Handling (Mastery), Swordsmanship (Master), Combat Casting (Beginner), Magic (Beginner)
Experience value: 100 (experience required to advance to the next level: 4000)"
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"Boss! We have arrived at the predetermined location, and in front of us is the Black Hu Sea Area!"
At this time, a pirate on the lookout shouted.