Solomon Strait.
As a transportation thoroughfare, a large number of ships from the east and west are moored at the pier here at all times.
The towering forts and permanent defensive fortifications add a bit of unbreakable majesty to the place, giving residents and businesses a great sense of security.
But in the past few days, the local governor, Viscount Quaia from Insman, seemed very uneasy.
There is no doubt that he also knows about the main force of the navy dispatching to fight the pirates.
In fact, in order to complete the battle, Admiral Phiri not only transferred Major General Jackson, but also took away all the steam ironclads.
As a result, the naval strength that Solomon was guarding at this time was completely at its lowest point.
Of course, from Admiral Phiri's point of view, with fortifications, some original sailing ships, and the main force of pirates being closely watched by him, there would definitely be no surprises.
In most cases, this should be the case.
But the reason why life is so interesting is that unexpected things happen from time to time, even though Viscount Quia certainly doesn't want to see it.
On the hillside next to the port, in the palace of the general government.
Elizabeth was wearing a lady's dress, holding an exquisite bone china tea cup in her hand, and there were several freshly baked honey cream snacks in front of her, exuding a sweet and tempting smell.
"Thank Goddess... I'm back!"
She slowly took a sip of black tea, and the warm and sweet taste finally convinced her that she had finally escaped the pirate nightmare and successfully returned to her relatives.
"Miss, I hope you can dress up and go to a banquet. At that party, there will be many young talents who want to get to know you..."
A nanny next to me came over and opened the exquisite gift box. Inside was an exquisite dress.
"No!"
Elizabeth opened the fan and fanned it quickly, feeling angry again.
Obviously, the marriage with Viscount Charles is basically coming to an end.
The other party is from a well-known family and is unlikely to accept a woman whose reputation has been damaged - even if she is not actually harmed, reputation is often more important than substance.
Viscount Kuiya had already vaguely mentioned this matter to his daughter, and at this time, he directly showed his attitude.
Since a well-matched match is unlikely, some second sons of minor nobles, or even lords, etc., can still be considered.
When she thought of the recent blind date-style "accidental encounters" and those young handsome men holding back their probing and contemptuous glances, Elizabeth felt as if she had knives cutting into her body.
"Miss, the master has ordered that you must..."
Grandma was a little embarrassed.
"I said... NO!!"
Elizabeth emphasized her tone, feeling extremely depressed. She couldn't help but go to the balcony, look at the sea not far away, and take a deep breath.
"my daughter!"
At this time, Viscount Quaia, wearing a wig and well-dressed, came behind Elizabeth.
"I don't understand... why did you do this, father?"
Elizabeth didn't mince words.
"I want you to know that I love you more than anyone else!"
Viscount Quia sighed: "It's just that the marriage with that Viscount is no longer possible. The other party has become a laughing stock because of what happened during this period... Those damn pirates! I hope Admiral Feili can get them all this time Hang! Oh! Sorry... I shouldn't have told you this."
"No, I want to know, that pirate, Trickster Roach, became the Pirate King? And Admiral Phiri has taken away all the main forces in Solomon in order to attack him this time?"
Elizabeth stared at her father.
"These are military secrets, how do you know?" Viscount Kuiya was shocked.
"I have my own information channels!" Elizabeth smiled slyly, like a little fox: "When that Roach is hanged, I must go and see..."
"Your wish will come true. Admiral Phiri is a famous general in our navy. Coupled with fifty steam ironclads, this is an invincible force on the ocean..."
Viscount Kuiya's voice was full of pride: "I think... it won't be long before you can hear the good news."
"Hopefully!"
Elizabeth was somehow uneasy.
Would that pirate, who coexisted with arrogance and shrewdness, fail so easily? She had no confidence at all.
"Mr. Governor, the latest information!"
At this time, hurried footsteps came and broke into the bedroom: "I'm sorry, sir, but you have ordered that once there is the latest military information, we must notify you as soon as possible."
"Yes, I said so... Read it!"
Viscount Quia patted Elizabeth on the shoulder: "My dear, here's the good news."
"Ahem..."
The messenger immediately unfolded a parchment: "...On April 1st, we encountered the main force of pirates. The Kingdom's navy boys fought bravely, but the enemy shamelessly used mines. Under the combined influence of other irresistible factors, We lost the Dauntless, the Lion, the Knights of the Round Table... Admiral Phiri was martyred, and Lieutenant General Norton led the last dozen or so steam ironclads to retreat. They will arrive in the Solomon Strait on the 7th and ask the local governor to do the reception and supply work. …”
"Oh no!"
Viscount Quia was simply shaken: "In the name of the Queen, are you sure you are not kidding me? Those are the elites of the entire kingdom, fifty new steam ironclad ships, and tens of thousands of the best navy boys..."
"I'm sorry...but it's true!"
The messenger stumbled and handed over the documents.
"God..."
After one glance, the governor was about to faint.
"Father, what we have to do now is to prepare immediately to collect supplies and ships! Ships are very important, maybe we have to retreat with Lieutenant General Norton..."
Elizabeth said quickly.
"Retreat? From Solomon Strait? No! I am the governor here..."
Viscount Kuiya's eyes were a little dazed.
No matter how good he is at planning, he is completely out of ideas when it comes to this kind of thing.
"Yes, we must evacuate! After this battle, our naval power has been greatly damaged, and we will definitely choose to shrink..." Elizabeth said firmly.
The cultivation of the navy and the construction of ships are only one aspect.
The most important thing is that qualified sea sailors are difficult to train without four or five years.
The defeat in this naval battle has completely hollowed out the backbone generation of Insman's sailors. It is really not easy to take a breather.
Thinking of this, Viscount Kuiya immediately made a decision: "Send the order and all ports will enter a first-level alert state... Also, prepare to evacuate..."
…
"Ho ho ho!"
At this moment, a roar suddenly came from where the sea and the sky met.
A black spot emerged, growing larger and larger, turning into a floating island.
Pirate King City, King of Island Turtles!
Its speed is very miserable, it cannot even run 10 knots, and it cannot be used for naval battles, but at this time it is resolutely approaching the Solomon Strait.
Little by little, moving slowly, but with unwavering momentum!
"It's pirates! Attack!"
Several fortifications immediately noticed something strange and opened fire.
Boom!
The explosion surfaced on the island turtle, but compared to its huge size, it was no different than being bitten by a mosquito.
This is also Fang Yuan's arrangement.
With the pathetic speed of the King of Island Turtles, even with unparalleled defenses, it would be out of reach to fight any pirate ship, but it would be invincible when used to attack fixed targets.
There is no doubt that the Solomon Strait, although its defense power is amazing, is unable to move. This is its biggest shortcoming.
In addition, at this time, all the steam ironclad ships in the strait had been transferred away, and it was at the lowest point of strength.
"Ho ho ho!"
The King of Island Turtles ignored the cannon fire on his body, roared, and slammed his forelimbs onto the island.
Boom!
When it hit its head, it was like a meteorite falling from the sky, and several defenses instantly collapsed.
"ah!"
"Sea monster!"
"Let's go!"
"Why does this turtle seem to be carrying a city on its back?"
Solomon's port immediately fell into chaos.
Even they had never thought that there would be a sea monster that was so incredibly large.
But soon, they had no time to think about this.
Because as the Island Turtle King clings to the pirate, a large number of ropes and slides are lowered from its back. The ant-like pirates are like a tide sweeping over, flooding the port in an instant.
Bang bang!
The sound of muskets, the clash of swords, the roars of men, and the screams of women mixed together to form a symphony of the last days of Solomon.
"Someone! Take Elizabeth away!"
Governor Kuiya looked at a group of pirates rushing towards the Governor's Mansion like arrows, and his face instantly turned pale.
"Quick... go!"
Elizabeth held up her skirt and grabbed her father's palm, and together, escorted by soldiers, they escaped from the Governor's Palace and ran towards the hillside behind.
"why why?"
While running away, tears fell on Elizabeth's face.
She found that she couldn't seem to escape the nightmare.
"Can't go to the port, but on the other side, I have prepared a ship..."
Viscount Quia calmed down, finally regained some of his grace, and said quickly: "That captain is my good friend, Elizabeth, you go find him and leave immediately!"
"Father, what about you?"
Elizabeth tugged on Viscount Quaia's sleeve.
"I am Insman's colonial governor, and I must fulfill my responsibilities..." The Viscount smiled bitterly: "What's more... Lieutenant General Norton doesn't know what's going on here yet, and regards this as a safe rear port, and is moving here. It’s coming!”
Now, he had to believe that those pirates had indeed achieved an unprecedented victory.
There were even some remaining troops divided into two groups, and before the war started, they sent the King of Island Turtles to cut off the retreat of Insman's fleet!
There is no doubt that Insman's Royal Navy is already in the most dangerous situation!