【Mermaid】Merchant Marine,

Under the loud shouts of the watchout sailors, many people ran to the side of the ship and looked at the eastern skyline.

A small black dot could be seen there, slowly growing in size.

Captain Loren also quickly ran out of the cabin at the notice of the other sailors, climbed up to the lookout on the mast with great skill, and also looked to the east.

The view here is better, and at the same time, Luo Lun, as a silver-level powerhouse, has better natural eyesight than ordinary people.

In his field of vision, it was a dhow that was significantly narrower than the Mermaid, and it was obviously not a normal merchant ship, and it was rapidly moving towards the Mermaid.

At this time, the mercenary Avar also appeared beside Loren, and observed for a moment, his expression a little serious.

"It could be a pirate ship!"

Aivar said in a deep voice.

"Pirate ship?"

Loren's face was grim, and he confirmed again:

"Are you sure it's a pirate ship?"

"Not sure, but most likely."

Aivar said calmly:

"This special kind of boat is easier to recognize, not a merchant ship used for long-distance voyages, nor a fishing boat for fishermen by the sea."

"However, there is no flag with a pirate logo on this ship, so I can't be sure that it is most likely a pirate ship."

As for the type of ship, Aivar, who lives on the coast of the Berdych Kingdom, is very familiar.

"This kind of pirate ship is very fast, and ordinary merchant ships can't avoid its pursuit, ours. Probably not. ”

Looking at the ship that was rapidly heading towards him, Evar placed his hand on the long knife at his waist and began to tense up.

Hearing what Evar said, Loren had no other thoughts.

He wasn't going to put his life on the ethereal possibility.

The reason why he hired Avar was because he had heard in the port of Tanna that the number of pirates in the waters near the Berdych Kingdom had increased a lot recently, and that many merchant ships had been attacked.

He had never been attacked by pirates, and although the Mermaid's defenses were much stronger than those of the same merchant ships, it was better to hire someone who was familiar with pirates.

"Rad!"

Loren shouted loudly to the ship's first mate, and his words were full of unmistakable meaning:

"There's a pirate ship, come as you were arranged."

"Ordinary people all went into the cabin, and the others got ready with their weapons."

"Take out all the iron armor shields and oil oil!"

"Yes, Captain."

The Ladd below received the order and immediately went to make arrangements.

Loren's eyes were glued to the enlarged pirate ship in his field of vision, with a serious expression and a little nervousness.

Suddenly, Loren suddenly remembered something, and shouted to Mance, who was organizing the manpower below:

"Mance, hurry up and ask Mr. Lees!"

"Okay."

Mance heard it and quickly replied in a loud voice.

Just as Mance had just entered the cabin, he saw Lees coming out of it.

Looking at the look of surprise on Mance's face, Lees was a little curious:

"What's wrong, so flustered?"

"Mr. Lees!"

Mance trotted a few steps, stood in front of Lees and said:

"A strange ship has appeared to the east, rapidly approaching us."

"Ivar thinks it's most likely a pirate ship, and now preparations are underway on board."

"Captain Loren asked me to invite you over."

"Okay."

Hearing that it was a pirate ship, Li Si did not delay any longer.

As he walked out, Lees said to Mance:

"Mance, do me a favor."

"Just arrange for me to take care of Helen and let her stay in my workshop."

The spacious cabin had been set up on a makeshift basis, at least to be safer in the aftermath of the battle.

"I know, don't worry."

Mance answered without the slightest hesitation.

Although everyone should be prepared to face pirates at this time, at this time, if Mr. Lees can spare more energy, even if he draws a team of people to protect Helen, it is right.

Whether it was the usual scuffle, or from the last siren attack, Mance knew that with Lis's strength, maybe the entire [Mermaid] was not his opponent.

"What's wrong?"

Li Si's figure suddenly appeared behind Luo Lun and asked him.

"Over there."

Loren pointed to the east, but the dhow was much bigger than it had been.

"It should indeed be a pirate ship."

Lees took a few brief glances and came to a similar conclusion as Ayvar.

"Is that really the case?"

Luo Lun said in a deep voice, he still believed in what was confirmed by Li Si, and no longer had other illusions.

"You don't have to worry too much."

Li Si glanced at Luo Lun, who was clutching the long sword at his waist, and a smile appeared on his face.

"There is no special pirate sign raised, this should be just an ordinary pirate ship."

"The strength is average, and it shouldn't be your opponent."

Truth be told, even in the previous life, when piracy was at its most rampant, the pirates on the pirate ship were mixed.

Generally, a silver-level powerhouse would dare to pull some people to plunder merchant ships by boat.

At that time, if there could be a gold-level powerhouse on a pirate ship, it would already be regarded as one of the best pirates.

With the golden powerhouse, the pirate ship will not be limited to one sea area, and will often wander around the sea.

So, that class of pirate ships is sturdier and more characteristic.

At least the pirate ship in front of me is very ordinary, although it is far away, it does not feel the breath of a strong man.

"Loren, what are you going to do?"

After being silent for a while, Li Si suddenly asked out loud.

"Amount"

Loren was suddenly stunned, what to do?

Is there any alternative to fighting?

Surrender outright?

Li Si looked at Luo Lun's somewhat puzzled expression, and asked indifferently:

"To be honest, if it's just one pirate ship like this, I can solve it alone."

It's not like Liss is bragging, it's true.

In naval warfare, mages do have more advantages than the average professional.

Because apart from the deck of the ship, there are few places to stay on the vast sea.

In addition to those special abilities and sea-related professions, mages who have learned [Levitation] and [Flying] have a great advantage in fighting above the sea.

Mages who are able to use water elemental spells will also receive a large power bonus.

But because mages are the least numerous among the transcendent professions, they are basically rich and handsome professions.

Mages above the gold level don't need to choose this path of licking blood from the edge of the knife at all, and there are easier and simpler ways for them to obtain huge wealth that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

As a result, the number of mages who become pirates is actually very small.

With Li Si's current spell attainment, it would be easy to sink this pirate ship without a golden powerhouse.

When sailing on the seas, the boat is the most important thing.

In order to prevent their ship from being destroyed by a mage or having a spell-like ability, most Gold-tier beings will pay a huge price to make their ship resistant.

It is clear that the ship in front of you does not.

"That"

Hearing this, Luo Lun was about to ask Li Si to make a move, but suddenly fell silent, and his face changed slightly.

"Looks like you've thought of it too."

Li Si looked at Luo Lun, who was suddenly silent, nodded and said:

"As long as you, the Milne Chamber of Commerce, don't intend to give up the route from Ward City to Berdych Kingdom, the Mermaid will definitely not be able to avoid confronting the pirates."

"It's okay for me to come out this time, but you also don't have any experience dealing with pirates, and next time it will be your first time."

"I don't care, I just look at what you think."

After Li Si finished speaking, he stopped speaking and stood aside, looking down at the sailors and mercenaries who were busy below.

Hooks, boarding axes, spears, bows and arrows, oil and oil.

These are all weapons suitable for fighting at sea, and it can be seen that Luo Lun has indeed made a lot of preparations in advance.

However, it did not have the flintlock artillery that was necessary in the naval battles of Li Si's previous life.

Because although there is gunpowder in this world, because it is not as powerful as the hands of extraordinary professionals, and the storage is not stable, so artillery is not applicable.

Of course, the most important reason is the existence of a superior replacement magic crystal cannon.

That's so much more powerful!

The Golden Warrior will also be injured if he resists head-on, not to mention the others.

Of course, the price of the magic crystal cannon is also very high, and it is not at all available to ordinary pirate ships and merchant ships.

Just as Li Si was looking at the preparations below, Loren asked out loud:

"Mr. Lees, that. . If we're going to fight the pirate ship on our own, can you help? ”

Just now, Loren had already thought it through.

Although it is easy to escape, there may not be a strong person like Li Si to support the [Mermaid] next time.

So the best option now is to practice with the other person and prepare for the future.

After facing the storm and the attack of the Sirens, Loren knew how lucky he was to arrive in Tanna Harbor for the first time.

He didn't have any promise of such good luck in the future.

"Yes."

Li Si nodded, and continued:

"I will protect the [Mermaid] from being destroyed by the other party, as for whether you choose to attack the other party's ship, it depends on your thoughts."

In naval warfare, the most difficult thing is the destruction of your own ship.

That's why long-distance ships are staffed with carpenters or sailors who can repair their hulls.

"Also."

Looking at the approaching pirate ship, Lees added:

"I wasn't sure just now, but now I've found out that there are four silver-level professionals on that ship."

After the pirate ship was close enough, Lees's detective magic also fed back information from the other ship.

There are not many people, only about thirty or forty people, most of them are ordinary people and bronze-level professionals, four silver, and there is no gold-level existence.

Also, how can the gold level be so common!

In Ice Peak City, Li Si faced so many golden powerhouses, it was because they were all the elite and worship of the royal family of the Dillon Kingdom, and usually the gold-level powerhouses were already human beings.

Looking at the state of the other party's ship, there was no response to the flag sent by the [Mermaid], it should be a pirate ship.

"Whew~, that's okay."

Loren breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

On the ship of the [Mermaid], including him, the first officer, the second and third officers, plus three mercenaries with silver-level strength, already have seven silver-level combat power.

It is estimated that the other party can't imagine why it looks like an ordinary merchant ship is equipped with so many strong people.

In addition, Mr. Li Si is suspected of the existence of a gold-level powerhouse.

If you don't train at this time, when will you wait!

"Everyone, get your ship in the right position and get ready for a broadside battle!"

The broadside battle is the most common and bloody battle in naval warfare, and the hooks and locks sticking out of each other will lock the two ships tightly together, and if there is no strength to crush the other side, then only one side is completely defeated, and the battle can end.

Everyone on the deck looked nervous, and then quickly began to prepare.

Quite a few strong warrior professionals are already standing on the side of the ship with hook locks, ready to throw at any moment.

"Give!"

Lees handed Loren an earring.

"What is this?"

Luo Lun looked at the earrings in his hand that seemed to be worn by a noble girl, and asked with some confusion.

"Silver-level jewelry [Siren Earrings] can improve your ability to resist confusion and control spells, and the specific effect can be explored by yourself."

As he spoke, Lees tossed another earring to Neveen below.

"Oooh!"

Luo Lun took the [Siren Earrings] with a look of surprise.

Extraordinary equipment in the category of extraordinary equipment is the least common, but I didn't expect Mr. Li Si to actually make magic equipment with this ability

It's too strong!

What else he wouldn't!

Li Si didn't care about Loren's expression, but turned his gaze to the attacking pirate ship.

On the pirate ship [Manatee],

"Boss Jackson, do you really want to do it?"

A fair-skinned young man who was clearly not from Berdych asked in a whisper.

"Coward, phew!"

The middle-aged strong man with a beard on the side said disdainfully, looking at the young man with disdain.

"Alright, Rhodes, you talk less."

Captain Jackson, who was standing at the bow of the ship, reassured:

"It's alright, Bazel."

"It's the most common merchant ship we've come across these days, isn't it?"

Jackson comforted young Bazel on his lips, but he was a little tired in his heart.

If it weren't for the fact that this Bazel was a silver-level assassin and a rare combat force, he would have thrown him off the ship a long time ago.

No matter what merchant ships he encountered, this Bazel didn't want to make a move, he was always afraid, and he didn't know what he was afraid of.

"No, this boat is really wrong, I've never felt this dangerous before"

Before Bazel could finish speaking, Jackson interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"I've decided, needless to say."

Jackson's patience was running out.

If you don't do anything, you'll run out of supplies on the ship.

He came to the sea to make a fortune, not to play.

This merchant ship, as his first goal of making a name for himself on the sea, is not bad!

Seeing the excitement on the faces of the captain and everyone else, Bazel's sense of foreboding grew stronger and stronger.

Quietly shrinking into the shadows, Bazel only felt that the boat not far away seemed to be like a sea beast waiting silently, about to swallow him in one gulp.

"Daddy, I seem to be finished!"

(End of chapter)