A massive fleet was sailing on the Sonia Sea, and was expected to reach Sonia Island in about an hour.
Among the many warships flying the flag of the Feysac Empire Navy, the 'Nybos', as the flagship, rightfully sailed at the forefront of the fleet.
This sailing battleship was the mount of Admiral Yegor Einhorn of the Feysac Empire Navy. At this moment, Yegor, a burly man over two meters tall with a thick mustache, was looking at a map on his desk.
He held a cup of sunia blood wine, but did not drink it, saying thoughtfully: "Shevic has already returned to base last night. Next, he will most likely be recalled to the Empire for investigation."
"This is a good opportunity. I can take this opportunity to take over Shevic's fleet. The Royal Family will be happy to see it happen, and the higher-ups will find a way to stall him."
"Shevic's luck was still a bit poor. Originally, I thought he would use this operation to digest the potion, become a 'War Bishop', and with this merit, he would become a powerful minister. I didn't expect that a 'Faceless Man' would ruin his plans."
Yegor chuckled: "Shevic is still not cautious enough. If it were me, I wouldn't make such a low-level Error."
"As an 'Iron-Blooded Knight', we can concentrate the power of the entire fleet on ourselves, distributing the damage. It can be said that wherever the fleet is, that is our home ground."
"Shevic was actually outmaneuvered on his home ground, and by a 'Faceless Man' at that, who isn't even a demigod. He really made us lose face completely."
"Hmm, after arriving at the base, we can launch an attack. We need them to prepare the 'Door'."
Yegor, using the hidden connection between the 'Iron-Blooded Knight' and his Soldiers, notified his adjutant to come over.
A moment later, he heard a knock on the door, and then the adjutant, dressed in military uniform, entered and saluted: "Your Excellency, Admiral, do you have any orders?"
Yegor said indifferently: "Notify the base that they can open the 'Door'. We will arrive and rendezvous with them in less than an hour. Tell them to be ready to depart."
"Well, they lost one-third of their warships, and their combat power is no longer complete. We can only let them act as the vanguard."
"Pass on my order: have the remaining warships at the base immediately form up. As soon as we arrive, they will immediately Teleport through the 'Door' to Pritz Harbor. They will engage the enemy as the vanguard, and we will leave the glory of landing on Oak Tree Island to them."
Yegor's lips curved: "They should thank me!"
The adjutant stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, sir. I will notify the temporary base to prepare for battle."
"Oh, and leave Otto at the base. Just say I need him to make a report." Yegor didn't forget to arrange a retreat for his nephew; he had no intention of sending him to his death.
After the adjutant left, Yegor continued to study the map, which was a map of the Loen Kingdom: "After attacking Oak Tree Island, the Loen Kingdom's Sea gate will be open before us. We can attack other ports along the way, paralyzing their Sea traffic."
"Then we will land, and with the airborne fleet, we will take down Loen in one fell swoop!"
The Admiral clenched his fist and lightly tapped the map. He seemed to see the entire Loen engulfed in the flames of war.
Thump, thump, thump!
Footsteps sounded outside the door. The adjutant had returned, his face solemn: "Your Excellency, Admiral, we have found, found a fleet."
"A fleet?"
Yegor frowned slightly: "Where did this fleet come from? Do you know their origin?"
The adjutant quickly said: "We didn't see any specific flag numbers, and those seem to be pirate ships. The one leading the way should be the 'Golden Dream'."
Yegor's eyes flashed with surprise, and he suddenly stood up: "What a joke! What are pirates doing here to join the fun!"
He suddenly burst into flames, transforming into countless sparks shooting in all directions. The flames converged outside the door, forming a surging stream of fire that flew out of the cabin, and then reassembled on the deck and in mid-air into the burly figure of Yegor.
Yegor looked up. To the left of their fleet, to the east of the Sonia Sea, a fleet was sailing purposefully towards the Feysac Empire's fleet under the rising sun.
Each sailboat in that fleet was almost unique, but Yegor was quite familiar with some of them.
For example, the golden 'Golden Dream', the 'Black Death' with its black hull and Black Sails, and the 'Flesh and Blood Tree'.
Each of those sailboats represented a Admiral.
"'Iceberg Admiral' Edwina, 'Admiral of Ailment' Tracy, 'Blood Admiral' Senor."
Yegor frowned: "When did these pirates get together?"
Although surprised, Yegor was not worried. Not to mention that the fleet had him, a demigod, in command, the flag of the Feysac Empire alone was enough to make these pirates voluntarily leave.
But at that moment, one of the sailboats in that fleet suddenly overtook the 'Golden Dream', accelerating continuously and heading straight for the Feysac Empire's fleet.
And, their main cannon at the bow suddenly fired!
With a rumble, a waterspout erupted next to the 'Nybos'.
Yegor's eyes widened in fury.
This was a Provocation!
These pirates completely disregarded the Feysac Empire.
Yegor landed on the deck. Through his connection with the Soldiers, he gave the order: Attack the pirates!
On the vast Sonia Sea, the Feysac Empire's warships turned in an orderly fashion, spreading out and firing at the pirate fleet. Yegor intended to eliminate these damned pirates before heading to Sonia Island and then attacking Pritz Harbor.
"It's the flag of the Feysac Empire, Captain! That's the Feysac fleet."
On the Black Death, Mithor shouted from the lookout tower high on the ship.
Standing on the deck at the bow, Tracy's eyes flashed with surprise when she heard the sound.
"The Feysac fleet? What are the Feysacs doing here?"
Vice Admiral Tracy was filled with questions. After her 'Black Death' was attacked, it took several days to repair the bow and repaint it.
Just at this time, she received news.
'Iceberg Admiral' Edwina had obtained an item, the Key of Death!
Rumor had it that this Key was related to 'death's treasure', and the 'Golden Dream' was near Sonia Island.
Upon hearing this news, Tracy immediately reorganized her fleet and headed for Sonia Island. In the nearby Sea, she discovered that she was not the only pirate drawn by the scent.
Including the 'Blood Admiral', many pirates gathered here. Everyone was chasing the 'Golden Dream', hoping to snatch the Key as soon as possible.
But no one expected that when they chased to the vicinity of Sonia Island, they encountered the Feysac fleet.
At this moment, an unknown sailboat attacked the Feysacs, instantly provoking that fleet. Now, the Feysac fleet turned around, spread out its formation, and adopted a stance to capture all the pirates in one swoop.
Tracy snorted and said through gritted teeth: "We've been used by Edwina! She must have known the Feysac fleet was here. She wants to use the Feysac fleet to get rid of us!"