"Barrett! Do you think we will be the players who participate in the most naval battles in the game? Standing on the aft deck, Rielly spoke, letting the sea breeze blow her hair.

Barrett smiled bitterly and pressed his palm to his forehead: "That's not necessarily, maybe there are players who specialize in taking sailing routes!" Of course, excluding those professionals, not to mention the players, even the aborigines are not as experienced and rich in this area as we are. ”

"Don't look for exceptions!" As she said this, Rielly immediately accentuated her tone: "Anyway, our experience is really wrong. ”

"It's just because we take the boat more often!" At this time, Clematis also happened to climb the stern, "Judging from the situation in the game, panicked routes are completely normal!" When it came to sea, all the crew and passengers were mentally prepared for an attack. ”

"But they don't have to happen every time they happen to them! Otherwise, shipping on the commercial side simply cannot be sustained, and the high cost of risk will make everything unprofitable. Although she didn't have any detailed data in her hands, Rielly, who had regained her mind, grasped the point from another angle.

Clematis, who couldn't find any reason for a while, had to push everything to 'fate' at this time: "Okay! It can only be said to be a trial or a benefit given by the god of the system. Who makes us players! ”

"Rieli, you don't want to change quickly! Are you ready to deal with the enemy's projectile weapons with that fluttering robe? Just when the two female compatriots became more and more interested, they looked at the dragon head battleship that was constantly magnifying in the field of vision. Barrett couldn't help but give a reminder.

After discovering that she could already see the hideous faces on the dragon head battleship, Rielly immediately began to chant the spell she had memorized. As the spell took effect, Rielly's skeleton grew slightly larger. The whole body is covered with black scales. As the bat's wings fully spread, the crooked horns of the goats reappeared in the sight of their companions.

Rielly, who had completed her transformation, turned her body a little: "Every time it becomes like this, it feels weird. I'm worried that if this continues, my aesthetics may be problematic in the future. ”

"Lily! No matter what you become, I'll be there for you. Laru, who was sitting on the deck arranging his leggings, immediately blinked his planetary eyes and stared at Rielly in his loyalty.

However, at this time, the mage suddenly became a strange tune: "I mean, if my aesthetic really changes, maybe I will kick you away in the future." ”

"So what type do you become fond of? Shouldn't I be able to? The cat boy who heard this immediately began to cry.

Rielie with a little joy in her heart. Relying on the unrecognizable face after the transformation successfully concealed his emotions. I saw her stretch out her hand and point at Barrett: "Maybe I'll like that big man with a lot of muscle." ”

Hearing this, the cat boy immediately stared straight at Barrett: "It's not bad if it's like Barrett." ”

Barrett, who was so cold that his hair stood on end by the two beautiful opals, couldn't help but snort. Then he immediately bluffed: "No matter how much you two play, there must be a limit!" It's not like that, the joke is not like that. ”

"It's not necessarily a joke, I think it's a little weird now." Although Rieli's gargoyle-like face after transformation. No matter how hard you try, it only looks hideous. But this increasingly sharp voice, somehow, makes people feel like they want to believe in the conflict.

This strange feeling first affected Clematis: "Probably not! In the previous closed test, the technical problems should have been solved. Lily, could this be a psychological problem? Do you want to stop playing for a while and go offline for counseling? ”

"You're going to see a psychiatrist!" Roaring, Rielly immediately flipped her wings and began to climb. Moments later, he was entrenched with his sharp claws on the mast that stood in the stern.

Kleimatis then gave Barrett an apologetic smile, "Looks like Lily is annoyed. Direction it! Wait for the offline. I'll take her to my home for treatment. ”

I don't know why, Barrett always felt that there was a hint of coolness in Clematis's last sentence. This made Barrett secretly pray in his heart for what Rielly was about to face in reality.

Fortunately, although the players are teasing and playing, they have never stopped being vigilant against the approaching threat. This time, the main task of the 'Bloodstained Gray Flower' team arranged on the stern tower is to prevent the enemy from seizing this key position. Not only because of the rudder, which can play a key factor, but also because the upper level of the stern is the cabin of the first mate, the helmsman and other officers. Below near the stern was the captain's quarters. There may be important information and information hidden in this, and if it is lost, it will definitely be a big trouble.

"Attention the whole ship, the left full rudder! Work on the warriors! "With the enemy, we are getting closer. With their sails full, the Silver Sword Brave and the Lady of Passion are trying to cut through the waves and gain the upper hand – as there is an indelible gap in the manpower row. Then Boreham's side can only use their brains as much as possible in the wind.

With a displacement of 600 tons, the Silver Sword Warrior is the Brave. Although under the control of a skilled sailor, this baby is able to display speeds of up to 12 knots in smooth conditions. However, compared to the lighter and smoother Lady Passion, there is still a visible difference in speed.

The most important of this is the fact that the two ships have very different board processes. As a warship, the Silver Sword Warrior was used in the first Northland to use the "tower connection" method to stack ship planks - that is, ship planks are stacked on top of each other. Therefore, there is always a rough smell on the surface, which cannot be completely concealed even if it is wrapped with copper skin.

The board used by the 'Lady of Passion' adopts the "flat joint" method of joint and flattening in the south. A smooth surface doesn't just look better. The more important resistance in the water is also greatly reduced.

Of course, there are gains and losses, and the sea conditions in the inner north are more complicated and harsh than those in the south under the moody state of mind of the queen of the deep sea. This makes the superimposed ship plates of the "tower joint" method appear in the body stronger, which is more suitable for use on warships. However, more wood is consumed under the same area. The greater mass also further affected the speed of the Silver Warrior.

Therefore, as an armed merchant ship plying adjacent waters, the 'Passion Lady' naturally chose to be regarded as a "flat" ship board that embodies the superficiality and glitz of southerners. After all, an armed merchant ship is still a merchant ship, and it is responsible for transporting goods that naturally has to consider the cost factor. Whether it is relatively strong or not, the standard can be lowered to a certain extent.

Thankfully, the Silver Sword Warrior was pulled down, but it didn't look bulky in the ocean – the heavy, solid rudder made the steering quicker. At the same time, as a true warship, the towering freeboard and head and tail bunkers make the enemy's broadside battle feel like a siege. Especially when the hinged cannon door was opened, the black iron pipe protruding from it was a well-known weapon of war.

This was fixed to the dwarven cannon in the bow and stern of the battleship. But the territory is notoriously a baby bump. Although the high cost of ruby gunpowder makes it more realistic for a cannon to fire a thousand taels of gold. But in order to make the sword in his hand sharper, the Earl has never been stingy in this regard.

Previously in the realm. Barrett had seen this kind of thing shoot in practice. These cannons fired grapefruit-sized iron bullets or spear-thick arrows (whaling forks) up to 1,500 yards away. This is obviously more than most ballistas, not to mention the reaction force generated when fired from any ballista with a range of more than 1,000 yards, even a teak deck cannot withstand it. Relatively speaking, the way artillery does its work is much less demanding on the deck.

Except, of course, the big guys of 4 on each side. Under that covered canvas. There are also some small ballistas and other tools of warfare lurking. In addition, for operational considerations, the ship also built a head and tail fort on the bow and stern, and had a breastwall of arrows for easy combat. The thick cedar parapet wall clad with copper on the outside can also ensure its own protection ability.

However, the cost of 36,000 gold coins, plus the maintenance that must be spent in daily use, is completely a naval battle machine built with money. This is also the quotation made by Lord Earl when he purchased from the shipyards under his own property. If it is replaced by foreign orders, only those few rich commercial city-states and independent cities will grit their teeth and choose such expensive toys.

Compared to the mighty and domineering 'Silver Sword Brave' frigate. The armed merchant ship 'Lady of Passion' looks much closer to the people. Despite being a tall broadside, the Lady Passion's height doesn't make you feel hopeless – if it's too high, after all. Loading and unloading goods can be a lot of hassle and cost.

Similarly, in terms of weaponry, it also has a considerable gap with its own Patronus. For many pirates, though, the Torsion Greatbow is an unattainable weapon – both difficult to obtain and difficult to maintain. But compared to the dwarven cannon of the Silver Sword Brave, it seems to be just a substitute for the cheek.

"Pre-heat the shot, be careful not to shoot the waterline! Aim for each other's sails and masts! "Captain Danny Evans gave such an order as soon as he found a suitable firing position. Because he knew that it was unrealistic for even dwarven artillery to sink the opponent at such a distance.

However, at this time, he had no intention of capturing the local ships. Although the warships and captives themselves represent an astonishing fortune. But Captain Danny Evans is now more concerned with how to deal with the enemy while keeping himself as safe as possible.

This time, the Mammoth Dynasty can be said to have made a bloody investment, and the 4 dragon warships are already all the mobile forces they can draw. And the two large galleys on the side of the noble council, although they don't seem to be as good as the mammoth dynasty. But when you think about what happened before, you can see that in the ritual that caused the storm, the noble council must have occupied a large share.

In the face of these attackers, whose numbers have already shown a crushing situation, even the 'Silver Sword Brave' and the 'Passionate Lady' have a better quality advantage, and now they have to say that they have no bottom in their hearts! In order to create a more favorable combat environment for the waiting broadside battle, the frigate 'Silver Sword Brave' first launched a long-range attack on the opponent - the scattered water columns rose near the enemy from time to time, but the hit bullet was not clearly visible. Captain Danny Evans, who was holding my binoculars, just muttered, "Tear the mainsail of the one at 3 o'clock, and this one is a good shot." ”

In contrast, the Lady Passion was still unable to do much at distance due to the lack of range of her projectile weapons. However, as the oars of the other party slid up and down in unison, the two sailboats, which relied on their sharpness, were constantly getting closer together.

There was a crisp sound of "pop pop ......", which was the sound of a cannonball shooting out, breaking most of the oars on the side of the dragon head battleship. The high-speed shells pierced the side of the ship after breaking a row of poles. Compared to the two Boreham pilots with thick planks, the side of this dragon warship is not as strong. So the shell pierced its port side almost as easily as a hot knife slicing through butter.

The scattered wood chips scratched the seafarers in the oarsman's cabin one after another, and the metal projectiles that jumped in the middle of it brought out a red blood stain like an iron plough - the oarsmen who were touched by the projectile were all broken muscles and bones, and the mutilated limbs made these northland men feel terrified. Affected by this, the dragon warship, which had been targeted for fire in the first place, immediately slowed down its speed in sprinting forward.

However, the number of enemies is too many, and the few guns in one direction of the 'Silver Sword Brave' can only take care of one of them. As the distance between the two sides quickly closed, Captain Danny Evans immediately had a new instruction: "Switch chain bombs and attack the slurry row at 9 o'clock." ”

Compared to private message shells, chain shells have greater wind resistance and a shorter effective range. So only now, such shells, which are designed to break the sails, have begun to be put into service. At the same time, the ballistas on the Lady of Passion finally had a chance to perform. (To be continued.) )

PS: Waiting for the modification. Thanks to "Justice's Statement", "Whale with a Belly" and "Blue Phoenix" three big monthly passes.