We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 325 The First Battle of the Transformed Black Swan

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A long, resonant whistle echoed across the desolate icy sea.

Unlike the previous decision to break through the weakest point in the encirclement.

This time, instead of attacking, Shane charged directly at the leader of the [Crimson Baron].

This is not only due to his own and the Black Swan's leapfrog improvement, but also because he has the Light Breeze and Cold Rain by his side.

If a fierce chase ensues like last time, the Black Swan might be safe.

However, the two ships, which are inferior to the Black Swan in all aspects of performance, will undoubtedly be damaged by gunfire, or even sunk directly!

That's not what Xia En wants to see.

Since the siblings have decided to stay, Xia En will naturally not let them down.

The best way to avoid attacking the two ships would be to appear out of nowhere like a shooting star and attract all the enemy's attention.

And, at the fastest speed, crush the enemy mercilessly!
This method sounds like a fantasy, and it's full of arrogance.

Can Shane do this?
"I can do it."

Xia En muttered to himself.

Before the trip to [Liuli Island], Xia En might not have had the confidence to say such a thing.

But now, he has the confidence to make this decision!

The captain is the leader of a ship and the core of the entire crew.

After Shane gave the order, all the crew members did not hesitate or waver at all and immediately prepared for battle, keeping their eyes on the approaching vampire ships.

At this moment, everyone on the Black Swan seemed to become one, their fighting spirit soaring.

Upon witnessing this scene, Daisy on the [Gentle Breeze] appeared somewhat dazed.

"So... this is the Black Swan's battle stance?"

"Captain Shane's crew may be small, but they are all elites..."

Most importantly, the crew members were willing to go through fire and water for Shane at his mere word.

This amazed and impressed Daisy and Alessio.

The crew members on their ship cannot be said to be disloyal, but their loyalty is based on generous pay and a reasonable reward and punishment system.

If they encountered an enemy they could not defeat, a considerable number of the crew members would likely choose to surrender.

Just like armies in the era of cold weapons in ancient books, when the number of casualties reaches a certain level, they will scatter or even mutini.

However, due to the unique environment at sea, the sailors had nowhere to escape.

In fact, the decision by Daisy and her brother to stay had already caused dissatisfaction among some of the crew members.

It was only because of their usual prestige that no one dared to speak up.

This kind of relationship is the norm between captains and crew members.

Even on a pirate ship, the pirate captain must be wary of being usurped by his own men.

The fact that every crew member on the Black Swan was willing to give their life for the captain is a very rare exception.

For this reason, both Daisy and Alessio couldn't help but feel a little envious when they saw this situation.

"Right, we need to catch up with Captain Shane as soon as possible."

Daisy quickly came to her senses and ordered the crew to follow the Black Swan.

However, she soon discovered...

I can't keep up, I can't keep up at all!
Even though the [Gentle Breeze] was already moving at full speed, the distance between them and the [Black Swan] not only did not decrease, but actually increased visibly.

For a moment, Daisy even wondered if the ship's steam turbine had malfunctioned!

But she quickly confirmed that all components on the ship were intact—they had certainly conducted thorough checks before setting sail for this operation, and it was impossible for them to have malfunctioning equipment with them.

The reason they were left behind by the Black Swan wasn't because the Gentle Breeze was too slow, but simply because...

The Black Swan is going too fast!

"Are you sure?"

Daisy couldn't help but widen her beautiful eyes: "The [Gentle Breeze] is equipped with the latest power reactor, how could it be so far behind?"

"Moreover, the Black Swan is so huge..."

Daisy's shock is not hard to understand.

The larger the ship, the more powerful its propulsion system needs to be to achieve higher speeds.

The Black Swan is at least three times the size of the Breeze, and its speed is also about three times that of the Breeze!
This back-and-forth is enough to demonstrate the terrifying capabilities of the Black Swan.

Daisy even wanted to take apart the Black Swan to see what its internal structure looked like.

Its engine compartment, in particular, must hold a great secret.

This is the fact.

Inside the engine room of the Black Swan, the steam turbine named Gluttonous Monarch is operating at maximum power.

Boom!
Boom!Boom!Boom!
Every activation of [Gluttony Monarch] is like a muffled heartbeat.

It sounded like thunderous drumming, constantly unleashing exaggerated power that was transmitted to the rear of the ship.

Like a steady and powerful hand, it continuously propels the entire ship forward.

Compared to before the hull was reinforced, the appearance of this steam turbine has also changed considerably.

The most noticeable change is its size.

At this point, the [Gluttonous Monarch] had completely occupied the expanded power room, filling it to the brim.

It looks like a living mechanical behemoth made of levers, gears, and cylinders!

Judging by its appearance alone, it is even more terrifying than the steam-powered humanoids in the Rusty Wasteland that Shane had seen.

On the floor next to the steam turbine, there was a mountain of Rhinestones.

Since the Federation government uses Rhinestone as a strategic resource, Shane, as the Lord of Rhinestone, naturally has no reason not to make extensive use of this material.

Coincidentally, after obtaining the [Rhine Stone Pig] named "Pu Manor".

In the Rhine Realm, the production of both Rhinestone and Rhinestone Essence has greatly increased.

This gave Shane the means to squander them.

At this time, every once in a while, a strong burst of steam would erupt from the abdomen of the Gluttonous Monarch, engulfing several pieces of Rhinestone.

Knock bang…knock bang…

Then, a chewing sound came from the white steam.

When the steam dissipated, the previous pieces of [Rhinestone] had already disappeared.

"Gululu..."

Even so, the Gluttonous Monarch's desires did not seem to be satisfied. However, it still knew the difference between "one meal to be full" and "every meal to be full," so it did not continue eating.

……

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On the sea.

Daisy and Alessio were naturally unaware of what was happening in the engine room of the Black Swan.

After the initial shock, Alessio made the right decision.

"Sister, it's best if we don't get too close to the Black Swan right now." "Since we can't catch up with the Black Swan, it means its maneuverability is far superior to ours."

“If we follow behind it, we will become a burden or be hit by the shells.”

"Why not provide support from afar? It might even be able to offer some assistance to Captain Shane."

As a young officer who rose to prominence at a young age in the Federal Navy, Alessio naturally possesses genuine talent and ability.

Therefore, he quickly made an accurate analysis of the battle situation and made the best decision.

"But... that's the Crimson Baron..."

Looking at the Black Swan ahead, Daisy couldn't help but show a hint of worry on her face.

Currently, although the Black Swan is aggressive, the opposing vampires clearly have the advantage in numbers.

Is it really a wise move to confront them head-on like this?

However, Daisy also knew that she couldn't change Shane's decision.

He could only follow his brother's advice, keep a certain distance from the Black Swan, and prepare to fire at the vampire ships in the distance.

……

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【The Crimson Baron】

At the very front of the deck, Richard, the "Blood Grip," watched the rapidly approaching "Black Swan" and sneered.

"Heh, so instead of running away, you're actively approaching me?"

"So you know you have nowhere to run this time, and you want to die in the battle?"

"Very well, I'll grant your wish!"

Although Richard verbally expressed contempt for Shane, his actions showed no sign of arrogance or complacency.

The most obvious manifestation is...

In Richard's mind, Shane was a Secret Pathfinder whose strength was far inferior to his.

Richard, however, did not take advantage of his personal strength to attack the Black Swan alone. Instead, he ordered his crew to launch another round of artillery fire.

boom! boom! boom!
Countless cannons roared in unison, composing a magnificent symphony over this sea area.

It must be said that although these vampire warships varied in size, the accuracy of their cannons was significantly improved compared to the enemies Shaen had encountered before.

At this distance, it could indeed inflict devastating damage on ordinary warships.

However, they still underestimated the Black Swan's maneuverability!

Since Xia En transmigrated, the speed of the Black Swan has been one of his trump cards.

After the Black Swan (+8), its speed soared to a level that even Shane found somewhat exaggerated.

Even the speed at which the Black Swan easily outpaced the Light Breeze was not its current limit!

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With a slight tremor, the Black Swan's speed suddenly surged, like a swimming gray-black swordfish, piercing forward.

Not only that, the Black Swan was also able to sway left and right under the intense bombardment, like the stunts performed by sports cars in action movies.

Even though both are vehicles, the difficulty of performing such actions on a boat and a car is completely different.

Especially large ships like the Black Swan.

If someone said it could perform a "Z-shaped shaking" motion, 80% of people would think it was crazy.

But the Black Swan did just that.

This leads to...

The shells that were supposed to hit it all missed because of its abnormal acceleration.

They plunged into the sea at the end of their parabolic trajectory, creating towering columns of water and small, chaotic waves.

Upon witnessing this scene, the sailors on the vampire warship were speechless with astonishment.

"Are you kidding me?"

"Th-that...that ship actually dodged all the cannonballs?"

Such an exaggerated story has never even appeared in legends!
Not far away, on the Fearless Storm, which was slinking away from the area, Orlando couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"How can this be?"

"Is this a maneuver a ship can make?"

However, Orlando had seen a bit of the world and quickly calmed down, stubbornly retorting.

What's the use of speed alone?

"If you really go head-to-head with the [Crimson Baron], I don't believe you'll survive!"

at the same time.

The Black Swan has also begun its counterattack.

On the ship's side, several cannons slowly adjusted their muzzles without being operated.

Along with the rolling shells, they murmured softly, as if mocking the enemy's ignorance.

Immediately, artillery fire roared!
Solid cannonballs were fired at speeds too fast for the naked eye to follow, slamming into the hulls of several vampire warships with a savage and explosive force.

Currently, the firepower of the Black Swan has reached an extremely exaggerated level.

It's not just the density of artillery pieces, but also the intensity of each shot.

These cannons are no longer simply physical attacks, but are imbued with the secret power contained within the Black Swan.

It can be said that each shell is a miniature spell.

Therefore, although powerful beings on the vampire warships deployed protective shields or intercepted cannonballs, the results were minimal.

Some people were even pierced through the body by shells and died on the spot.

Of course, this round of shelling was far from having the firepower to penetrate the entire ship.

However, compared to the vampire warships that didn't even manage to hit a single shell, the Black Swan's achievements were definitely quite substantial.

The current situation is almost as if the Black Swan has suppressed more than ten vampire warships with the firepower of a single ship!
"So strong!"

Daisy opened her beautiful eyes wide and stared intently at the center of the battlefield, her expression becoming somewhat dazed.

"Is this the Black Swan in combat mode?"

When she and Alessio arrived at the scene last time, the Black Swan was already in the final sprint after breaking through the encirclement.

Therefore, Daisy only saw the speed of the Black Swan and missed the scene of the battle between the two sides.

That's why I was so shocked.

If her feelings were surprise and delight, then Richard on the Crimson Baron could only be described as furious!

"Damn it! That ship is going faster again?"

"What modifications did he make during this period?"

Richard's face was grim, but he showed no fear whatsoever.

The current situation is ten ships against one!
The advantage is mine!

With sheer numbers, he could completely overwhelm the Black Swan!
Once the two sides were within a dangerous range, Richard immediately gave the order.

"All forces, attack! Stop it!"

(End of this chapter)