radiothebook Chapter 219 Breakthrough Battle
Chapter 219 Breakthrough Battle
Chapter 219 Breakthrough Battle
Upon closer reflection, Henry noticed many things were amiss.
Why is the loyal dog here alone?
Why did he board the pirate ship?
And why did he specifically request that the jellyfish come down from Crow Terrace?
Although the loyal dog offered an explanation, looking back, Henry felt that the loyal dog might not have been telling the truth.
At least, he wasn't left without all the reasons.
If those approaching fleets are indeed related to the loyal dog.
So, the loyal dog's purpose was to deal with Henry, and all the questions above can now be easily explained.
Based on Henry's understanding of loyal dogs, this man was always steady in his actions and skilled at devising schemes.
Could it be that everything is proceeding according to the loyal dog's plan?
Just now, Victor told Henry that he thought the loyal dog would use his wits to defeat Henry.
Perhaps Victor was right; the loyal dog's challenge to a duel with Henry might just be a facade.
From the very beginning, what he relied on was strategy.
If that's really the case, tonight will be fraught with danger.
Regardless, he had to immediately begin directing the ships to break out of the encirclement.
"Benson, help me to the driver's seat."
Benson escorted Henry to the platform and awaited Henry's orders.
Henry felt the wind direction – a southwest wind.
The two gold coins are smaller than the black goat, and naturally, they are also slightly inferior in terms of the ability to fight against a larger force.
However, in terms of speed, Henry believed that no ship in the world could catch up with the Two Gold Coins sailing at full speed.
He had to make the most of the ship, so he gave the following order:
"Hard to port!"
A moment later, the old helmsman responded:
"Full turn left!"
The ship traced an arc on the black sea, eventually turning halfway around and facing northeast.
Henry corrected his order: "Switch the steering wheel!"
"Heading!"
"Fully loaded!"
"Full sails!"
"Full sail!"
However, there has been no response from Zhongfan for a long time.
A shrimp came to report: "Boss, that old man Victor won't let me raise the sail."
Why?
He said the mast was damaged, and that it was cut forward, so it could break if subjected to stress.
Henry suddenly remembered that the wound came from the loyal dog's greatsword!
Loyal Dog Henry clicked his tongue in disbelief: "You're already dead, so why are you still getting in my way?"
Henry asked, "Is Victor fixing it?"
"exist."
"How much longer until it's fixed?"
"I don't know."
"Stay by Viktor's side, and raise the sails immediately as soon as he gives permission."
The shrimp nodded and ran towards the bottom of the gardenia.
The two gold coins are like a cheetah, but right now one of the masts is unusable, which is like the cheetah losing a leg.
Even a slow-moving pride of lions can still outrun a leopard with a tumor-like leg.
Damn it, why do bad news always come in droves!
Regardless, the ship is at least accelerating.
"Benson, prepare all the giant crossbows; battle could break out at any moment."
"yes!"
Benson nodded and ran down from the cabin.
There are four giant crossbows on the two gold coins, which is not a small number for a three-masted sailing ship.
But things are not like they were twenty years ago, and the giant crossbow is no longer his exclusive weapon.
The loyal dog's ship was equipped with giant crossbows and specially made crossbow bolts.
The two gold coin ships faced a massive fleet, whose number of giant crossbows was immeasurable.
Therefore, engaging in a firefight with the enemy is by no means a wise move.
At this moment, Cyril came to Henry's side:
"Chief, I've roughly counted them once."
Henry asked, "How many ships does the enemy have?"
"More than one hundred—"
It was another fleet of more than a hundred ships, which reminded Henry of the naval battle more than a decade ago.
At this moment, the situation of the two gold coins was even worse than that of the black goat at that time.
The Black Mountain had several helpers who could share the firepower, and Henry could also command and deploy naval tactics.
But right now, the two Gold Coins are isolated and helpless. Even if Henry's fleet command ability is excellent, he can only control one ship.
Moreover, if this was truly the loyal dog's arrangement, the loyal dog, having already allowed Henry to escape once, would surely be more cautious, and the arrangements and plans would only be more meticulous.
Cyril asked, "Chief, what do you intend to do?"
"I have no plans," Henry replied in a low voice. "I can only take it one step at a time for now."
"So, Chief, how did you manage to escape from the Kingdom's fleet and the loyal hounds back then?"
Henry noticed that Cyril's voice was trembling, and knew that the man was putting on a brave face while being terrified inside.
Henry was no better than Cyril; he replied coldly:
"luck."
Luck, of course it's luck.
Tonight, being able to defeat the loyal dog was also due to luck.
But can my luck continue? Henry was a little uneasy, but that was all he could hope for.
Henry looked around the ship; the deck was riddled with holes, severely hindering the shrimps' movements.
The mast was also broken into pieces, and no one dared to lean against it to rest, lest they fall into the water.
Henry said, "Cyril, go to my room and bring me a box full of arrows."
Cyril nodded and did as instructed, quickly bringing the box over and asking:
"Could these be the same arrows we used last time?"
"That's right, I made quite a few more later."
"You mean production?" Cyril looked somewhat surprised.
No wonder, given the immense power contained within these arrows.
If Henry could reproduce, it would mean that Henry was the source of power.
But Henry didn't have the time to concern himself with Cyril's feelings at the moment:
"That's right, Cyril. Assemble these arrows; we'll need you to use them later."
Cyril nodded upon hearing this, then went down into the cabin, carried up two bundles of arrows, and sat on the ground to begin assembling them.
Each arrow equipped with a magical arrowhead possesses a strategic value that even surpasses that of the giant arrow.
If they can use them well, Henry might be able to fight his way out from the front.
But hitting a target across the sea and the raging sea winds of the Weeping Gorge at night is by no means an easy task.
Magic arrows are limited and therefore cannot be wasted; only Cyril the "Lookout" is qualified to use them.
Even so, these magical arrows can only be effective when they are close enough to the enemy ship.
At that time, the two gold coins themselves would also be in a very dangerous situation.
Henry placed his hand on the railing, listening to the sounds of the entire ship.
Jellyfish on a crow's nest are murmuring "May the sea god protect us."
The old sailor in charge of the sails cursed those decent men as "astrays without an assholes."
A shrimp urged Viktor on, but of course, Viktor didn't respond with any kind words. Instead, Viktor cursed the man's mother as a whore.
But this person readily admitted it.
The cabin was equally chaotic; people were either praying or, at Benson's command, moving the giant arrows to the crossbows to await orders.
Henry withdrew his hand and looked around.
The enemy fleet's encirclement was tightening, and the enemy ships sailing in opposite directions were getting closer and closer.
Henry could sense that a great battle was about to begin.
Finally, Henry saw a giant arrow streak across the sky and fall into the waters near the Two Gold Coins.
Sure enough, the enemy ship also had giant arrows.
The battle officially began once both sides' ships entered the range of the giant crossbows.
Benson rushed up, shouting, "Boss!"
Henry said, "Fight back! Don't conserve your giant arrows, but don't waste them either."
"Yes, sir!" Benson ran down from the cabin again to give instructions.
Not long after, a giant arrow struck an enemy ship.
"That must have been Miko's shot," Cyril suddenly stood up and said.
Henry turned to look at him: "Is everything installed?"
"Yes," Cyril nodded. "Although Miko is a bit simple-minded, he has a very steady hand. As long as you tell him what to do, he can execute it perfectly. You could say he is a born crossbowman."
He was also a natural-born helmsman. Henry couldn't help but sigh that he would rather have him steer the ship than control the crossbow.
If Mico were in command now, Henry would be even more confident of escaping.
Henry nodded, and Cyril took the look and said:
"Chief, are you aware of the origins of this fleet?"
Henry thought for a moment: "If I'm not mistaken, these are the ships that have recently gathered on Insole Island."
"I think so too," Cyrilton said. "If there were another fleet of this size sailing the seas, it would be impossible for no word to leak out."
Henry once led more than thirty ships through the southern part of the kingdom, a journey that is probably rarely discussed.
That's because Henry spent most of his time sailing on the high seas.
But not everyone has the kind of long-distance sailing experience that Henry had.
Cyril certainly didn't just say that: "Speak your mind."
"Yes, Chief," Cyril bowed. "I personally feel that the motives of this fleet are somewhat strange. We have discussed before that the target of those upright people should be Goddess Island, but why are they now targeting the Two Gold Coins?"
Hearing this, Henry was startled:
"They're also eyeing the Clown Islands!"
“That’s right, I think that’s the only possibility,” Cyril said. “Right now, the two masters of the Clown Islands, the Navigator and the Talkative One, are both on this ship.”
"If we sink or intercept two gold coin ships, the Clown Islands will be left leaderless, and then the Clown Islands will be in the hands of these righteous people."
Cyril's words made a lot of sense, but Henry felt that it would be better to take this opportunity to directly attack the Clown Islands.
Speed is of the essence in warfare, and victory is often achieved through unconventional tactics.
Their attempt to encircle and annihilate the two gold coin ships not only exposed their intentions but also slowed down their march, making it a completely unnecessary and redundant move.
Thinking about this, Henry suddenly felt that this march by the righteous men was like a hasty action.
However, if it is truly rushed, the current arrangements may not be too perfect, as if they were prepared in advance.
A strong sense of unease spread through Henry's mind.
He began to recall, trying to figure out when he had been targeted.
Henry kept a low profile the whole way, so no one should know where he was, right?
Henry has revealed his identity!
To keep Nana Talia, who had been kidnapped by the witch, at ease, Henry created a big commotion.
He attacked Bellyna Harbor and publicly announced that it was the Navigator, piloting the Two Gold Coins, who attacked the port.
But it has been almost a year since then.
Even if they really intended to besiege Henry, why did they drag it out until now?
Moreover, Navel Harbor is merely a port in the Vila Wetlands, so the fleet's motive could not possibly be revenge against the lords there.
In other words, the motive must also be either the Clown Islands or Goddess Island.
But what exactly made them suddenly turn their attention to the two gold coin accounts?
Moreover, a loyal dog was involved. Could it be... related to the loyal dog?
Henry couldn't guess the answer.
But this also made Henry suddenly worry about Natalie's safety.
Natalie was taken to Insoles Island, and this fleet came from Insoles Island.
Henry hoped that this matter had nothing to do with Natalie, and even more so, that Natalie was safe and sound.
A giant arrow struck two gold coins, causing the floor beneath Henry's feet to tremble.
But the vibration wasn't very strong.
Because of the need to maintain mobility, the two gold coin ships could not be fitted with heavy reinforcement plates everywhere.
However, Henry enchanted all the outer panels with "Sturdy".
Therefore, even a giant arrow could not easily penetrate this ship.
The two sides fired their giant arrows at each other. The enemy's hit rate was not very high, while the two gold coin ships were almost unerring.
However, due to the significant difference in quantity, the two gold coins were still completely outmatched.
Finally, the two gold coins had reached the edge of the encirclement line.
Some ships began to turn, closing in on the two gold coins.
Henry asked Cyril, "Now we're close enough, Cyril, it's your turn to make your move."
Upon hearing this, Cyril said no more.
He inserted several magical arrows into the quiver, then strode quickly to the edge of the ship.
Henry watched as Cyril calmly drew his bow and shot an arrow.
His shooting also took the wind direction into account, enabling the arrows to cross the sea and hit the target ships.
Suddenly, the ship burst into flames.
Unlike the fire Henry set using the term "self-immolation" more than a decade ago.
The flames from that arrow instantly engulfed the entire ship.
The inscription on that arrow reads: Star.
It is also the strongest fire-related abbreviation that Henry possesses.
However, due to its excessive power, Henry usually dared not use it.
When Cyril was shooting arrows, he was as calm as a devil.
The fire just now seemed to have no effect on his state of mind.
He simply took the arrow, nocked the bow, and fired.
Another arrow, precisely hitting another boat.
A dazzling light burst from the ship, and then the ship began to ram other ships out of control.
A pang of guilt gripped Henry; he knew his magic had just killed many, including the helmsman.
The loyal dog was able to withstand the "Starburst," but ordinary sailors probably didn't have the physique of a loyal dog.
Those within the sphere of influence of the "Starburst" almost always face only one fate: instant death.
Another arrow struck the side plank of a ship, creating a dark pressure that then collapsed into a single point, swallowing up all surrounding matter.
This is a "black hole".
A large hole had been torn in the hull, and seawater was pouring in. It wouldn't be long before the ship sank to the bottom of the sea. Seeing how obvious the effect of the magic arrow was, Henry couldn't help but feel a little relieved.
If we can maintain the status quo, we might be able to break through this time.
There are only a few dozen ships ahead, and we have enough magic arrows!