In the endless sea, the eddies in the sea that have been in the sea all year round gradually dissipated, the fish in the sea sensed the changing currents, and the direction of the cruise began to change.
They are no longer the same as in the past, following the past route to the established sea area, but moving in a new direction.
In the third era, in the summer of 1700, the fleets of the Crimson Empire and the Youngberry Kingdom fought in the waters southeast of the mainland.
In this battle, the Canghong Empire dispatched 228 ironclad ships and 789 sail battleships. The Young Moon Council dispatched 28 new battleships, 107 ironclad ships, and 402 sail battleships. Crancia, because most of the southern territories fell, built ships. The factory and fleet moved northward, and a few fleets were also part-time in the task of transporting and supporting coastline operations, and were not involved.
After the battle began, the Imperial Navy learned the lessons of the past and dispatched a large number of scouts this time, with patrolling sentries and elves scattered throughout the battlefield.
The battleships communicated with each other using the newly developed transmitter of the empire.
In this way, more and more cruising fleets from both sides joined the battlefield, and finally evolved into a decisive battle at sea.
"Fire! Fire!"
The commander on the imperial battleship shouted eagerly, this remodeled sailing battleship faced the enemy line, the gun muzzles on the side burst into flames one after another, and the surging sound waves continued to sound from far to near, launching one by one powerful cannonballs.
At that time, the sea was full of high water splashes, flames and thick smoke burned on the ship, broken wooden boards and wreckage fluttered along with the waves, and the loud noise of the artillery did not stop, roaring and attacking the distance. ship shadow.
Viewed from a high altitude, this sea area is roughly divided into two parts by the fleets of the two sides. The two sides follow the flagships and shoot around each other, constantly testing.
Bang!
Another battleship was hit by a shell, and a piece of fire exploded on the hull of the ship, and then threw up countless fragments, which slowly sank in the thick smoke and flames.
Although the battleships of the Youngberry Kingdom are technologically advanced, with the continuous consumption of both sides, the numerical advantage of the empire is gradually revealed, and the imperial navy as a whole has more extraordinary people, and they are more tactical in use. surplus.
"It's not very good."
On the flagship of the Youngberry Kingdom, the Poseidon Fierce Eagle, several commanders discussed with the admiral.
"Aglaia-class battleships are still too few. It would be great if Hopland could be kept last year. After losing the shipyard of Karites, it is very difficult to build such an excellent new battleship in a short time. There are few new technologies, and the cooperation of familiar craftsmen and alchemists." Several people said with a little regret.
"There is no way. Fortunately, the Karites Chamber of Commerce will transfer many personnel to the island on the south side. It is estimated that construction can be started urgently in the second half of the year to resume production."
"This is the most difficult day. If Crancia fails, it will be of little significance for us to win the naval battle. Facing a unified continent, our southern archipelago will gradually become a marginal existence. Everywhere is subject to imperial restraint."
"So, this time we must win a big victory, so that we can ease the empire's offensive and involve part of the empire's forces and energy on the southern coast."
"Yes, General."
"There is no problem with this plan. Most of the nobles in the main battle are vassals of the Baska family in the south, and their territories are mostly in the wealthy areas along the southern coast of the empire. If we conduct a login harassment operation there, it will be difficult for them to be indistinguishable. heart to maintain."
"However, the number of the Imperial Navy is nearly double ours. Can we win this time?" one of the young commanders asked worriedly.
"You'll find out later." Although the others didn't say anything, they seemed to be well-informed.
Seeing this scene, the commander shook his head helplessly. It seems that these old men of the navy still have a lot of means hidden.
But under such circumstances, what other tricks can there be? Most of the battleships and ships of the Youngberry United Kingdom have been requisitioned, so can another fleet be conjured out of thin air
The sea water mixed with all kinds of debris kept colliding with the side of the ship, and the warship carrying the artillery broke through the waves in the sea, constantly fine-tuning the direction, avoiding the opponent's shells at speed, and then pouring out its own attack.
"It's fast, it's stable." On the flagship of the Jinhong general in the center of the empire, a general wearing a luxurious high-shouldered military uniform held a telescope and looked at the large fleet on the sea. The adjutant by his side kept reporting the information of each ship.
"As the situation continues, even if there are more casualties on our side, it will be worth it. The island country is the island country, and this is their entire fleet. After the fight, it will be gone, haha." He put down the brass precision telescope and held it up beside him. the wine glass, take a sip, soothe the mood.
As the new commander-in-chief of the Empire, the Emperor did not make too many demands on him, and there was only one thing for him to do, that is to consume the number of warships in the Southern Islands as much as possible, even if the sinking ratio was 2:1, it would be a great achievement. Money and boats are affordable.
"As long as we win this war, all losses will be made up tenfold and one hundredfold after the war."
As the supreme emperor of the Crimson Empire, Aimank is known for his generosity and rewards. As long as you can show your worth in the war, whether it is money or titles, you will be rewarded with no pity. The same is true. Even though the imperial army has encountered many setbacks, its morale can still be maintained. Whether it is nobles or civilians, many people are still eager to use this war to turn around.
Isn't that how the high-ranking nobles in the empire started out? I'm just walking this path again.
"Let the follow-up fleet keep up, and send a report to them that if you still want to get some meat after the war, give it to me as soon as possible, and kill the flaming warships on the opposite side." He sat on the throne in the bridge, using the palm of his hand Rubbing his chin and beard, a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Under the urging of the naval commander, several subsequent fleets of the empire rushed forward, shooting the enemy ships in the stormy sea with artillery fire, and at the same time as they achieved more victories, their arrangement was gradually denser as they rushed forward.
"The time has come, hehe." Looking at the eager formation of the other party, the veteran general of the Young Moon Council showed a knowing smile.
"Although the number of imperial navies has an advantage, they are still too young to play naval battles." The southern archipelago established its country with sea power. When it was unified in the early years, it experienced an unknown number of naval battles. Coupled with the constant fighting and confrontation with pirates and sea beasts over the years, the Has maintained the combat effectiveness of the navy.
"Send the signal."
"Yes, my lord." An adjutant answered loudly, and then nervously and quickly operated the transmitter at his hand.
This precision alchemy instrument made of brass functions just like the telegraph in the past, and can use radio waves to transmit information. This technology originated in the former country of Rourna and is currently used by both warring parties.
It is just because it is not easy to manufacture and inconvenient to carry, so it is mostly used in the navy.
Drop. Drop. Drop...
A black fleet behind the Youngberry fleet received the message, and the receiver picked up the page and quickly walked towards the captain in command of the battleship. It was a sassy figure standing in front of the deck. She was wearing a black and blue navy jacket.
"Lord Alena, the flagship sent a message and asked me to act immediately."
"Good~" Alena happily put down the telescope and turned around.
"Hello everyone, get to work!"
"Yes, eldest sister!" The crew members who had been gearing up for a long time also answered excitedly.
Compared with the lazy appearance of the previous years, these people have changed their appearance now. They are all fierce and fierce, and their faces and eyes are also full of energy. If you want to ask why, there are only two, successive victories, and the rich return of wealth.
With these two, even the pessimistic and numb guy in the past has become eager to try.
Under the leadership of Alena, this special fleet of more than 20 ships slowly disappeared into the smoke and then disappeared into the sea.
They would dive briefly underwater, and then hunt each other's ever-increasing battleships.
Gulugulu, after a burst of water, this black sea pig-like fleet slowly entered the sea and moved closer to the enemy ship.
At this time, the battlefield was still fierce, and artillery fire and water splashes kept ringing on the sea surface, which well concealed their whereabouts.
Then a long special shell was fired from the water and entered the hinterland of the local fleet.
Bang!
A sudden and inexplicable explosion sounded in the imperial fleet, and several warships were submerged in fierce flames, but this was not over yet, a layer of black oil floated on the sea full of fragments, which burned in the sea.
The dark red flames spread on the sea, and many old-fashioned sailing warships were ignited.
The crew on the ignited battleship let out a horrified cry. Some of them wanted to put out the fire with water, but watering it at the moment was not very useful, and instead let the fire flow everywhere.
Faced with a sea of burning fire, many of the empire's sailing warships began to retreat in panic, and the formation also broke.
In the dense central area, each other began to turn randomly to avoid the fire. Many of the ships collided, while the sea ships at the edge and the rear were divided by the fire. Some escaped, some tried to contact the flagship, and some could only lead a few ships around them. Stay away from the flames and watch.
After this chaos, the empire's fleet was divided into several small pieces, and the fierce firepower before was suddenly dissipated at this moment. One after another, the fleet of the Youngberry Kingdom began to eat away at the scattered battleships.
"Damn!"
Standing on the flagship of the empire, the commander of the navy gritted his teeth, stepped back and forth, and continuously issued orders for steering adjustments, but unfortunately the effect was not good.
After a while, he fell into thought again, and his expression began to struggle violently.
"That's the only way." He said in a low voice, as if he had made up his mind.
"Send a report to all the warships, and all the supernatural beings who can lift off into the sky will lift off for me, and raid the enemy fleet with me, killing everyone on the enemy flagship!"
"But, this..." The adjutant on the side was hesitant.
Such behavior is too extreme, and the superhuman beings after the scattered lift-off can easily become the target of the mage, and most of such raids are likely to have no return.
"Nothing! I must not fail His Majesty's entrustment, and we will surely win this naval battle."
The commander's sharp eyes glared, and he shouted again.
"Yes, my lord!" The adjutant shuddered, then hurriedly walked to the side, and began to issue an emergency order to all the battleships, and then kept repeating, making every effort to receive this order for all the battleships.
Soon, black dots rose from the battleship, and many of them were noble officers in black and blue dresses, and some navy soldiers in uniform.
After the advanced Sequence 4, most of the Devil Sequence and Nature can gain the ability to fly for a short time, and after the Sequence 5, they can fly freely. The empire is based on these two sequences, and its army naturally has many talents in this area. Although there are only a few high-level Transcendents on each battleship, the gathering of hundreds of battleships has also formed a powerful force.
Bright red and emerald wings swept across the high-speed wake in the air, dodging the magic arrows fired by the lower mages, and they ran towards the flagship of the Youngberry Kingdom like a swarm.
In such a situation, many mages poured out from various warships to support the flagship. It's a pity that the flying speed of the mages is not as fast as the red and emerald streamers that come flying.
There was a scream of killing on the flagship, and the imperial nobles armed with sharp swords went straight to the bridge under the leadership of the brave commander, and the rest even bombed the warship under him directly.
"Resonance, start!" In the face of the attacking enemy, the guards on the flagship urgently connected to the resonance, and used the narrow and complicated space in the cabin to block the attacking enemy one after another, buying time for their commander.
This flagship is not a sailing warship with a wooden structure in the past, but a reinforced warship specially customized by the Karites Chamber of Commerce. Its material is made of special wind-tone steel. is tough.
The sword light and the halberd clashed inside the ship, and the blades of the two sides kept colliding, hitting the walls with sparks and scratches.
Bang, bang!
Some ordinary crew members also took up muskets and fought, struggling as hard as they could.
"Useless!" A black-clothed aristocrat pulled up the flashing sword light, split open the guards in front of him, and let the opponent's musket hit him, making a crisp sound.
The lining of his clothes is wearing a family-heirloom armor, which cannot be penetrated by ordinary muskets.
Swish!
After that, he lifted it casually, and several red marks pierced the atmosphere, hitting the ordinary crew member hiding in the corner, causing the other party to fall to the ground while holding his pierced throat.
Immediately afterwards, he searched the interior of the cabin again, looking for a local possible naval commander.
On the sea in the distance, the black fleet completed its mission and slowly emerged to the sea.
"Phew, suffocate me." Alena opened the closed hatch, came to the deck to breathe, and turned back to continue her instructions.
"Hurry up and ask, what's the situation now? Are you about to win?" After she took this group of 'black ships' to destroy a group of enemy ships, she saw that the opponent's formation began to be in chaos, thinking that the outcome of victory should be stable.
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"Not good, eldest sister, the enemy has raided our flagship, and many mages have gone there to support."
"Tsk, there is really no beauty in fighting. Let's go, let's go too." As she was about to take off, she seemed to remember something.
"Take that fireball out and fire it, and I'll hang on it and rush over!"
"But isn't that still experimenting, what if it explodes mid-flight?" the young alchemist answered in surprise.
"The situation is urgent, that's it, I have always been lucky, and nothing will happen."
"Uh, okay."
After that, a rocket-like thing with a diameter of one meter was quickly lifted out. After simply setting the angle, its bottom was ignited, and then a strong fire burst out from its tail, and it entered the air with a swish sound, getting faster and faster ,faster and faster.
what--
Alena, who was sitting on it, let out a high shout, and then followed the special cannonball across thousands of meters of sea in an instant. After seeing the approaching flagship, she let go abruptly, and then kicked in the air, directly. jump off.
"Ah ah~" The rapid airflow rolled up the half-length jacket on the body, wrapped the legs and trousers tightly against the body in the wind, outlining a well-proportioned figure.
As the daring savage mage fell, the golden light of the knife swept across in a flash, cutting down the imperial navy on both decks. She simply looked around, and ran to the entrance of the cabin without waiting for other enemies to surround her.
Along the way, the sound of metal clashing was continuous, but many enemies were slashed by the mage lady. The seemingly gorgeous golden blade, but she herself attached several special effects of breaking armor and breaking magic. Combat power that matches its gorgeous appearance.
Seeing that many knives were attracted by her and surrounded and killed, Alena took out the only special bomb left in her coat, tore the lead on it with her teeth, and threw it back.
The bang suddenly exploded, and then pink poisonous substances also filled the chaotic room full of fragments and corpses. Taking this opportunity, she also entered the lower part of the chaotic and fierce battle cabin.
In the noisy and messy cabin, gunpowder and debris are everywhere, and the voices of battle cries come and go. After both sides of the fleet lost their command, the two sides played their respective roles and struggled in the scorching sea, but the hearts of the soldiers on both sides were also paying close attention. In the flagship battle that decides success or failure. If one side wins, the battle, which is barely holding a delicate balance, will tip over.
"It's really a battle without beauty, even though I like it that way."
Stepping on a fallen body, Alena put away the bloody long knife and continued to walk to the bottom of the dark noise.