Above Pirate King - Chapter 145
In the rainforest not far from the port of Vorde Island.
A group of over ten people, led by Yusuke, was hiding in the rainforest, carefully observing the port in front of them.
This port was the largest in the Vorde Kingdom and also the most crucial one for Vorde Mack!
Although it was an open port without any walls or defensive structures to block the way, it was guarded by a well-trained army of two thousand soldiers, and there was no shortage of cannons and firearms.
At the moment, well-trained troops patrolled the port in teams, and the security was strict. Even merchant ships attempting to dock were driven away, forced to head to the other two ports.
Clearly, the port was now completely sealed off.
The target was Yusuke’s group, to be precise, the two members, Hathaway and Vivian.
“What should we do?” Hathaway furrowed her brows, unable to resist asking as she looked at the scene before them.
“Wait!” Yusuke said emotionlessly.
“Wait!?” Hathaway looked at Yusuke with puzzlement on her face.
“Don’t ask too many questions. You’ll know soon enough,” Yusuke replied, gesturing dismissively.
Seeing this, Hathaway could only temporarily suppress her doubts and wait.
Soon, there was a new development,
Fifteen ships suddenly appeared outside the port, bearing a flag depicting a skull with ghostly flames inside, heading rapidly towards the port.
Standing on the ships were ferocious-looking pirates, while rows of cold black cannons adorned each side of the ships.
Without saying a word,
The fifteen large ships immediately unleashed a barrage.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
In an instant, hundreds of shells exploded at the port, catching the stationed soldiers off guard, causing severe damage.
“Enemy attack!!!”
With a roar, the port’s defenders snapped into action.
“Quick, man the cannons!”
“Artillerymen, counterattack!”
“Return fire!”
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
With the port’s counterattack, the battle between the two sides officially began.
One side consisted of fifteen large ships and a crew of 1,500 ferocious pirates. The other side had a force of 2,000 soldiers, well-equipped with artillery and firearms, making up the garrison of the Vorde Kingdom’s port.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Kill!”
“Take them down!”
The sounds of cannon fire, gunshots, and battle cries rang out across the battlefield. The confrontation escalated rapidly, with no prelude or hesitation; both sides unleashed their firepower, plunging directly into intense combat.
“Phew.”
Watching this scene, Yusuke let out a deep breath and said in a grave tone, “Let’s get ready to go!”
“Huh?”
“Are we leaving now in this situation?” Hathaway frowned.
Right now, the pirate crew that Yusuke obviously called was engaged in fierce combat with the Vorde Kingdom’s garrison!
If they were to leave now, they would have to pass through the battlefield, but for their small group of over ten people, trying to cross such a heated battlefield was akin to seeking death.
“We can’t wait. The battle on both sides won’t end quickly, and the Wisp Pirates may not be able to defeat the 2,000 well-armed garrison soldiers. If we delay, reinforcements from the Vorde Kingdom will arrive soon, and then we won’t be able to leave!” Yusuke said seriously.
“But, how can we get through in this situation?” Hathaway looked at the intense battlefield before her, showing a troubled expression.
Going forward meant they might not return at all!
“Don’t worry; I’ve already made arrangements!” Yusuke chuckled lightly.
He was the kind of person who prepared for the worst, so he naturally had everything planned before coming.
“They’re here!” Yusuke suddenly said.
“What!?” Hathaway was puzzled.
“Rustle, rustle!”
At that moment, someone suddenly emerged from the grass.
A handsome young man dressed in armor, wielding an iron spear and carrying a flintlock gun.
Someone whom Hathaway and Vivian least expected to see!
“Princess!” the handsome young man said respectfully.
“Why is it you, Karia?” Hathaway and Vivian looked at this person with a mix of shock and anger.
Of course, it wasn’t because this person was their childhood playmate, but rather because he was Karia, the son of Chesterton, who betrayed them!
“Please forgive me, Princess. My father had no choice but to do this. After the king’s death, in order to save our family, my father had to feign allegiance to the treacherous Lord Vorde Mack!”
“And that treacherous Lord Vorde Mack, to win the hearts of the ministers, also pretended to value my father, making him the Minister of Finance. But in reality, he has been monitoring our family!”
“Yesterday, when you came, the surveillance team found you immediately. In a desperate situation, my father had to pretend to want to capture you to cover your escape!” Karia briefly explained, then pointed to Yusuke, saying,
“After you escaped, they came to us, hoping I could cooperate in rescuing the princess. I considered it, and regardless of what they planned to do, as long as the princess was rescued, at least one life could be spared. So, I agreed to help them!”
Karia recounted everything without reservation, explaining it to Hathaway and also reminding her!
Hathaway carefully recalled the events of yesterday and indeed found many suspicious aspects. Among them, the fact that two malnourished fifteen-year-old girls like them could run away was the most significant anomaly.
Finally, Hathaway nodded silently, choosing to believe Karia’s explanation.
Then, Karia took out a pile of uniforms from behind.
“Everyone, put on these military uniforms. When the two sides are engaged in close combat, I will lead my men to carry you to the front lines. Then the enemy’s troops will also rush forward, and you will be taken onto their ship during the melee!” Karia explained the method they had discussed in advance.
Everyone nodded in agreement, indicating their understanding, and then began to change clothes.
Soon, the group was fully dressed in the uniforms and, under Karia’s lead, smoothly blended into the Vorde Kingdom’s army.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
The battlefield was still filled with smoke, the sound of gunfire and cannons ringing out, and blood was everywhere.
“The enemy is landing!”
“They’re coming towards us!”
“Kill!”
After both sides had been in a stalemate for some time, the Wisp Pirates paid a certain price but finally landed and charged towards the port.
The port’s commander, who was also a confidant of Vorde Mack, Nandro, wore a solemn expression as he watched the ongoing battle.
Although their side had maintained the upper hand in this war so far, he had no feelings of joy. Instead, he felt a little bewildered!
Normally, pirates attacking a port would choose weaker kingdoms or ports with low defenses for a bigger gain. However, these pirates in front of them didn’t look like ordinary pirates at all.
They were well-equipped and displayed an unyielding spirit, completely different from the usual pirates. Why would they attack their port?
Their port was known to be not easy to provoke, and the pirates couldn’t possibly be unaware of it!
After all, normal pirates would scout for information before launching an attack, right?
Attacking their port like this would definitely not be worth it!
Could it be that they were too well-fed?
“General Nandro, they are about to rush in. Let me lead my men to drive them back!” In Nandro’s bewilderment, Karia approached him and requested.
Nandro didn’t reply but simply nodded!
Karia was the second-in-command at the port, in control of five hundred troops!
Nandro had always admired and trusted this capable young man. If not for his father being Chesterton, Nandro would have even considered recommending him to be the head of the port.
“Everyone, follow me!” Seeing Nandro’s approval, Karia called out to his subordinates.
“Yes!” His subordinates responded in unison.
Karia led the charge.
“Charge!”
“Kill!”
“Drive them away!”
With a powerful momentum, the five hundred men followed Karia and charged forward.
In just a short while, these five hundred men clashed with the Wisp Pirates.
Not even completing a round of combat.
Even before completing a round, when the two armies intersected, the members of the Wisp Pirates were inexplicably defeated and started to retreat. Among the retreating pirates were more than ten soldiers from the Vorde Kingdom.
Seeing this scene, Nandro furrowed his brows slightly.
Then.
“Roar!”
“Roar!”
“Roar!”
Accompanied by earth-shattering beast roars, around a hundred golden tiger knights charged out of the rainforest behind the port.
They were the members of the Golden Tiger Knights who were pursuing them!
Wait!
The Golden Tiger Knights charging out from behind the suddenly retreating pirate group, bringing along the surrounded soldiers.
Taking everything into consideration, a sudden flash of insight crossed Nande’s mind, as if he had figured something out. His eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed in alarm,
“This is bad!”
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