"Of course."
Xu Shi chimed in, "Besides, we don't even know when it will be our turn to make a move. It's not good to be in such a hurry."
"So what do we do now?"
Xu Shi glanced out the window and uttered two words with a smile.
"Watching a show."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the sea began to surge as if boiling.
Amidst the commotion, a large school of fish surfaced and launched a rapid attack on the fleet!
...
"Prepare to meet the enemy!"
Not everyone can remain completely calm in the face of such a situation, just like Xu Shi.
At least the royal court's knight commander surnamed Chen was not; he was already fully armed and ready to go.
He glanced at Xu Shi's fleet and, seeing their half-hearted efforts, couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath, "Damn it, I knew outsiders couldn't be trusted!"
"You are a Royal Knight Commander. When something happens, do you think of relying on others first?"
Cheng Gujian remained calm, standing with his hands behind his back at the bow of the ship, and sighed softly.
"My lord, I..."
"Save the nonsense for after the war."
Cheng Gujian waved his hand, "Didn't I teach you how to deal with this? Launch the small boats!"
"……yes!"
The knight commander dared not say anything more and quickly began to make arrangements.
Clearly, Cheng Gujian had anticipated the current situation—Xu Shi and his group would most likely remain on the sidelines and not act until the crucial moment, and they certainly had the stance and the means to do so.
It would be strange if they actually came to be the vanguard... So, instead of denouncing the despicable outsiders, we should pay more attention to the Vatican delegation not far away and overshadow them; that's what we should be doing now.
Before anyone could react, the royal court's troops had already begun their operation. A large number of small boats were launched from the large ships, and the soldiers, in groups of several, formed ranks to meet the oncoming school of fish.
"shooting!"
At the knight commander's command, the men methodically began firing at the sea. With the help of the grenades they carried and the cannons on the warship, they quickly stabilized the situation and eliminated many of the frenzied fish.
The stench of blood in the sea breeze grew stronger, and the seawater became even more crimson.
As for the schools of fish that try to get close, there are dedicated guards on board, and as long as the small boat maintains a high speed, such suicide attacks will not have much impact.
Seeing this, Cheng Gujian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he remained an observer, Xu Shi still had some conscience. While teaching them how to use weapons, he also shared some insights into naval warfare.
Or rather, it was based on his experience when facing the fish tide last time—breaking up his forces into smaller units and using the main ship as fire support.
To be fair, the biggest drawback of naval warfare is the lack of footholds. Once you fall into the sea, there's no way to save you. However, if you just gather on large ships, your mobility will be greatly limited. This method effectively alleviates this burden.
Breaking down a large group into smaller ones means attacking it piecemeal, which is a very effective tactic when facing a large number of fish that are agile but have low intelligence.
"Fire! Fire!"
"Damn it, die!"
"Heaven creates all things to nourish humankind!"
"This thing is so cool, it's way better than a longsword!"
The initial victory greatly boosted the morale of the royal soldiers, and triumphant shouts immediately rose and fell across the sea.
To be honest, what everyone is most worried about is the lack of experience; no one has ever really faced such an opponent before.
But as time went on, everyone gradually shed their initial awkwardness and got into the swing of things.
This is undoubtedly a happy thing.
Of course, it would be even better if the Vatican could suffer a little more loss.
The lack of timely assistance from the Vatican officials initially left them somewhat overwhelmed.
However, none of them were pushovers. After a brief period of decline, they followed suit and replicated the royal court's tactics in their own way.
Then a hunched-over silver knight stepped onto the bow of the ship and swung his hands down forcefully.
In an instant, everyone felt the temperature drop significantly. Looking down, they saw that the sea around the Vatican had frozen solid, making it safe to stand on.
Oh my god, ice!
Once the battlefield issue was resolved, things became much simpler. At their command, a large number of priests and clergy jumped off the ship, brandishing their weapons and engaging in fierce combat with the fish.
The fighting style was very much in line with Xu Shi's fantasy of the Hualan Empire as a magical world—most of the priests wielded scepters, and with a wave of their hands, all sorts of colorful orbs of light would burst forth.
Of course, there are also those who are willing to engage in close combat, such as Luo Yu, who took the lead.
He then took up his longsword and began to fight the fish hand-to-hand. Wherever his sword went, it accurately took the lives of its opponents. The slightly weaker creatures shriveled up instantly and turned into dried-up corpses.
This is the benefit of the ability to devour. It is clear that he is turning the power of the fish into his own energy. So although he will get injured, he is becoming more and more courageous in battle and increasingly excited, showing a tendency to become bloodthirsty.
Another figure worth noting is Qin Yiyan, the Templar Knight Commander.
Compared to Luo Yu's precise and targeted attacks, her fighting style is even wilder—because she uses a greatsword! Each move has a wider coverage area; a single swing of the sword is like hitting a tennis ball, sending a school of fish flying. The resulting aftershocks can even shatter the surrounding ice, highlighting its immense power.
Ghost, you're the super-strong woman, right?
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