Chapter 231 The Dogfish Pirates
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Under the sunset, on the sea, a deck sailor on the passenger sailboat Wang Zhifan was riding hurriedly blew the horn to warn all crew members Take action, because the sailing ship they are sailing is suddenly attacked.
The attackers are still a little far away from them. They can only see that they are a warship of large tonnage. This warship has already fired artillery at them without explanation, and the powerful shells hit them. There was a violent roar in the seawater around the passenger ship, causing the nearby seawater to splash onto the deck, and the ship's hull began to shake continuously.
“Fight back! Fight back hard! It’s not the style of our Sea Parrot to not fight back after being beaten!”
A white-skinned middle-aged man wearing a triangular captain's hat quickly rushed to the deck and issued strong orders to the sailors and gunners on the deck. It was obvious that he was the captain of the current passenger sailing ship. He is the kind of person with a relatively hot temper, otherwise he would not have installed four cannons on his sailboat just to confront the enemy at such a time.
“Yes! Captain!”
After receiving the captain’s instructions, the deck sailors immediately began to take action. Many of them are all-rounders and can pull sails and steer. They also mastered the technology of launching artillery to attack the enemy. Some began to rotate the steering wheel to avoid the direction of the enemy's bombardment. Some began to control the sail surface to cooperate with the helmsman's actions. Many others entered into work such as adjusting the angle of the artillery, loading ammunition, ignition and launching. among.
At this time, Wang Zhifan ordered Chen Ming and Chen Can, two guys who were seriously seasick, to stay in the cabin and rest, while he came to the deck to check the situation. It has to be said that he chose to do this in addition to confirming the passenger ship. To ensure his own safety, he also wanted to experience this kind of maritime battle that he had never been exposed to before.
“It’s dangerous here! Get back to the cabin quickly!”
When Wang Zhifan just climbed onto the deck from the ladder, the captain who was standing nearby to observe and take charge of the overall situation noticed him. This white-skinned middle-aged man was currently in a serious and angry mood, and he looked quite intimidating. , as soon as he saw the passenger Wang Zhifan coming uninvited, he immediately scolded him and wanted him to return to the cabin.
“Don’t worry, I won’t interfere with your work, and maybe I can be of some help.”
Wang Zhifan immediately shook his head and refused, and walked to an empty space on the deck. Looking at the enemy ships on the distant sea.
At this time, due to the attack on the sailboat and the emergency adjustment of the sailors, the deck inevitably began to shift and shake. Even the captain near Wang Zhifan could not help but tilt his body continuously to prevent falling, but he He saw that the young man next to him who had just climbed onto the deck seemed to have roots on his feet, and his body barely swayed as he stood on the constantly shaking deck.
“䱱……”
When the captain saw this scene, he was about to continue scolding him but immediately suppressed his words back in his throat. Instead of paying attention to him, he took out a classic-looking monocular and began to closely observe the enemy ships in the distance to make targeted announcements. next instruction.
As for Wang Zhifan, as he said just now, he did not interfere with anyone who was busy on the deck. He walked alone to a deserted place and stared steadily at the brewing ship on the sea in the distance. Enemy ship with next cannon shot.
“The shell attack is too dangerous, and the landing point is a bit random. I can’t just sit idly by.”
At this time, everyone on the deck thought that Wang Zhifan was just watching the fun. The passenger is different. He actually had his own plan from the beginning. At this time, he just determined the target position while observing, and then used some method unknowingly to make the enemy on the distant sea instantly fell into some kind of unfavorable situation.
It’s just that no one on board the Sea Parrot knows about this. The captain and deck sailors just felt that the enemy suddenly stopped the artillery attack, and did not project subsequent artillery shells for a long time. Their counterattack shells were the first to hit the opposite side, and they fired several rounds in succession without the enemy ships firing back.
"Hahaha! Those bastard cannons must have exploded! You all give me a blast! Hurry and sink their ship into the sea!"
The captain of the Sea Parrot was surprised to see this. He couldn't help but laugh out loud at the favorable situation, and shouted to his sailors to seize the opportunity to chase and attack the enemy ships in the distance. From this aspect, it can be seen that he may have had some other occupation in the past, not The kind of passenger ship captain who always makes steady money.
However, it is not that easy to sink an enemy ship in a sea artillery battle. Even if their enemies seem to have encountered some problems in launching artillery shells, they will not really stay where they are. They were allowed to carry out artillery attacks unilaterally, but they reacted the same way as they faced the attack, rotating the rudder to control the canvas, constantly controlling the hull to avoid the shells fired from their side, and even their sea-going ships behaved badly in the process. The maneuverability that comes out is stronger than that of the Sea Parrot!
Boom! boom! boom!
In the artillery attacks fired by the Sea Parrot, most of the shells fell into the sea water. Occasionally, one shot hit the enemy ship, but it only hit the opponent's hull and left a shallow hole. The dent did not cause decisive damage. Instead, the enemy ship gradually increased its speed somewhat strangely in the process and approached the Sea Parrot unhurriedly.
Wang Zhifan, who observed all this on the deck, immediately raised his eyebrows. He originally thought that his secret action just now was enough to help the passenger ship repel the enemy, but now it seems that his assistance was not enough.
"Do I have to increase my strength to completely freeze the ship? It's a bit of a loss to do this. Where is this copy..."
It turns out that the person who just attacked the Sea Parrot was The reason why the ship couldn't fire cannonballs was because he secretly activated the source of ice power across the distance. The distance froze the opponent's artillery, making it impossible for the enemy to complete the ignition. This level of operation is not very expensive for him now, but it would be different if the entire ship was frozen at the same distance. Although he would still be able to It can be done, but the power consumed will skyrocket, which is not conducive to his subsequent dungeon strategy.
"Let's see what this ship is going to do. If they plan to do that, one of my affairs can be settled here."
Wang Zhifan quickly gave up further exploration. Instead of trying to freeze things up, he would wait and see what happens. No matter where things develop, he would have further responses.
At the same moment, as Wang Zhifan was thinking in his mind, the people on the Sea Parrot also discovered something was wrong with the enemy ship and felt that the enemy ship was approaching despite their artillery attacks, and the speed of approach was getting faster and faster. trend.
"Captain! That ship is too strong! Our cannonballs can't sink it!"
"It's approaching us! It should be trying to engage in a boarding battle!"
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The gunners and watermen on the deck After realizing that something was wrong, they reported to their captain one after another. Naturally, their captain had already discovered this situation that even they could see. They saw this white-skinned middle-aged man wearing a triangular captain's hat. As soon as he thought about it, he ordered loudly:
"Stop attacking! Start retreating with all your strength! Don't let them catch up!" This man with a somewhat hot temper actually gave in decisively and chose to retreat with all his strength while his own side still had the advantage in attack. This shows that his He always kept his head clear and did not fall into impulsiveness because of the temporary advantage. He knew that in this situation, the disadvantages of continuing to fight with the opponent far outweighed the advantages.
Immediately, the crew of the Sea Parrot took action intensively according to their leader's instructions. All the cannons stopped loading and firing, and the sails were quickly pulled to the highest level. , the sail surface formed an angle of thirty to forty degrees with the wind direction, and the rudder was continuously rotated, controlling the entire passenger ship to travel at maximum speed in a direction away from the enemy ship.
However, all these efforts were not enough to get rid of the brutal charging enemy ship. The enemy ship seemed to have extra power. It was traveling faster and faster on the sea, and the ship Suddenly a flag was raised on the mast.
It was a flag with a red background and blue stripes. On the blood-like background, sea-blue lines were used to outline a huge shark with its mouth open and biting forward. There were also lights on the top of the shark's head. There is a sharp and thick tip, like a spear used by a knight to charge on horseback!
"That's the flag of the Dogfish Pirates! There are actually Dogfish pirates on that ship!"
"My God! How could someone from the Dogfish Pirates appear in this sea area!"
“It’s over! The Dogfish Pirates are said to have mastered the strange power of Poseidon , We just can't defeat them!"
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In the blink of an eye, the raising of a flag that was not so strange in Wang Zhifan's eyes made the sea parrots angry! The sailors on the passenger ship reacted greatly. It would be an exaggeration to say that they were frightened to death.
Even the captain of the Sea Parrot, who had always been very calm and decisive, turned pale when he saw the shark flag raised on the enemy ship, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Obviously, he knew very well. What this pirate flag represents.
"Evacuate quickly! Evacuate quickly! Throw all the cargo overboard! Evacuate at full speed!"
The captain of the Sea Parrot then gritted his teeth and began to give orders sternly. He actually made up his mind in an instant. All the load on the ship is abandoned to reduce the weight of the ship to the greatest extent and increase the speed of the ship.
After hearing this, the sailors on the deck immediately took action, throwing piles of wooden boxes on the deck into the sea one after another. Some sailors even screamed when they saw Wang Zhifan standing on the deck. Call him over to help, saying that if you slow down everyone will be ruined.
“It’s too late, they have already rushed over.”
Wang Zhifan responded calmly to the invitation immediately, and did not choose to do this meaningless favor, because his eyes were always fixed on the enemy ship, and he had already discovered that the enemy ship's current speed had increased to a rather terrifying speed. The situation is rapidly shortening the distance between the ships on both sides!
"Captain! We can't escape! Their speed is too terrifying! They really have the power of Poseidon!"
"What should we do now! Captain! I don't want to think about it yet Go to God!"
"Captain, let's...surrender...I heard that the Dogfish Pirates will not kill prisoners indiscriminately..."
"But if you surrender, you will be killed by them. Sold as a slave! Do you want to be a slave?”
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When the enemy ship was approaching unstoppably at a terrifying speed, the crew of the Sea Parrot almost exploded. No one among them even thought about defeating the enemy. They all The plan to meet one's own end or simply surrender is enough to show how powerful the pirate flag that has just been raised on the enemy ship is.
At this moment, the captain of the Sea Parrot can be said to be the most desperate person. This passenger ship is almost everything to him, and these crew members are basically his most trusted people, but this situation It seems that the end of the world is coming. Their situation depends entirely on how the enemy will deal with them next, because they have no possibility of defeating the enemy. After all, they are the famous Dogfish Pirates!
"Everyone, listen! If you are willing to fight with me, then fight together! If you are not willing, just retreat to the cabin and wait for your fate!"
The captain finally decided to respect everyone Regarding the choice of crew members, he personally did not want to give up his beloved ship and was prepared to fight a strong enemy, but he did not force those who were unwilling to fight to meet the enemy, as long as they stayed out of the way.
When he made these final declarations, the enemy ship approaching at an overwhelming speed on the sea had already reached within thirty meters of them. They could clearly see the vicious group of men on the opposite deck holding various swords and guns. pirates, and the threatening words from one of them with a particularly loud voice.
"Listen to the other side! We are the Dogfish Pirates! Obediently hand over your ship to us! Those who obey will be spared their lives! Those who are disobedient will be thrown into the sea to feed the fish!"
Before the man finished speaking, several long wooden boards were put down on the sides of two approaching ships. At this time, many pirates holding muskets raised their muzzles, preparing to fire bullets to cover their own side's jumping gang. The captain of the Sea Parrot also took out his muskets and daggers, and all the others left on the deck. The crew members were preparing to block the enemy. They spread out and hid behind various cargo containers. They were obviously very afraid of the enemy's long-range firepower output.
At this time, Wang Zhifan behaved very differently from the Sea Parrot crew members who were facing a formidable enemy. Not only did he not hide behind any cargo box, he instead stepped forward and walked towards those who had already set up a ship. The planks on the side of the ship faced the row of pirates on the opposite deck who had raised their musket muzzles, as well as the ferocious enemies who jumped on the planks with scimitars and were about to charge over.
As he walked quickly towards the enemy, he tightened his grip on a 70cm long black-handled machete with a crescent-shaped blade, and stepped onto the board with a slight leap, while scanning the opposite side with his eyes. The enemies on the deck murmured in their hearts:
"The number of enemies is far more than 30, which is just enough to fill up the BUFF."
(End of this chapter)