He grabbed an empty barrel and jumped into the sea, then paddled frantically with a paddle, finally managing to grab a rope thrown down from a warship that was still reasonably damaged, and transferred to that ship.
But even after boarding the ship, Augustus did not feel any sense of relief.
At this moment, the Sea Lion Fleet has suffered 60% casualties, which is a terrible loss. In addition to warships, many transport ships and supply ships have also been sunk. Under such circumstances, even if they escape this sea area, the remaining supplies will probably not be enough for them to return to Hunli.
Therefore, the first order Augustus gave after boarding the ship was to closely follow the Sunfire Fleet, as only with their help could they return safely.
At that moment, in the ship's forecourt, Augustus, panting, wiped the seawater from his face and looked back towards the naval port.
"These guys are incredibly fierce!"
"I almost got fed to the fish..."
He patted his chest with lingering fear. They were already in the process of evacuating and were some distance from the naval port. Although there were still shells coming, their power had been greatly reduced at this range.
But it was only then that he belatedly noticed the tiny light high in the sky, which was a sky lantern that had drifted high into the air, gradually burning out its fuel and beginning to go out.
Augustus was completely bewildered. During the earlier shelling, the [Venezuel] was gradually sinking, and everyone on board was in a panic. He had no time to notice the lights in the night sky.
Now, watching the lights gradually go out and fall, he is still completely bewildered.
"What are they doing?"
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