-JusticeMan has used the Feather of Whispering to request a whisper.
JusticeMan had confirmed that Ark was on the bridge and sent him a whisper. When Ark accepted the request, JusticeMan’s voice was instantly heard.
-Ark, is this Ark?
-JusticeMan ajusshi!
-Why are you on that ship?
-It will take too long to explain the circumstances. Anyway, I’ve avoided the danger for the moment but the situation isn’t good.
-I see. But your idea was accomplished very well.
-Well, this much is needed if I want to live.
Even in such circumstances, Ark didn’t forget to shake the pot.
-But it will help the ferry hold on until we can reach it to rescue you. I’ll lead the combat ship in the 3 o’clock direction so you move there too. You’re slightly ahead of them so if you stay to the right then you should be able to join us without major damage.
Just like JusticeMan said, thanks to the acceleration the ferry was slightly ahead of the pirate fleet. JusticeMan’s plan was to bypass the pirate fleet and join up with the combat ship which also had cannons. However, they were travelling at a 3-5 degree angle while the other ship had 30 cannons. While it was intimidating to the ferry, it wasn’t impossible if they could accelerate using magic.
-Once you join us, we’ll cover the ferry as it sails back to Seutandal. Then we will follow soon after.
-Huh? Why? The pirate fleet received a little bit of damage. I think two battleships should be able to face them…… And Seutandal can also call for support from the troops in nearby waters. Surely you can take care of those pirates?
-No, our purpose isn’t to clean up the pirates.
-What is your purpose then?
-We want to use this chance to determine the location of the lawless port which they use as a home base.
JusticeMan explained the situation. While JusticeMan had been running around looking for the location of the lawless port, he had discovered a clue to the location. The lawless port couldn’t be entered using a land route. In other words, it was a marine fortress with a boat required to enter. Isabelle had committed huge funds to the battle fleet for this reason. But the pirates were aware of this and cleverly hid the location, which meant JusticeMan hadn’t found it yet. While in the middle of ocean surveillance, they had captured the movement of the pirate fleet.
-Our fleet is on standby in the nearby vicinity. If they fight here and then leave, the pirate fleet will have to return to the lawless port for repairs. Then we’ll follow using a high speed boat and can find the location of the lawless port. So you have to run away first.
-I understand what you’re saying.
Ark disconnected the communication and instantly ordered the captain.
“To the right. Circle to the right to bypass the pirate fleet and join the combat ship.”
“But if we circle to the right then we’ll be within the range of the pirate fleet.”
“That is the quickest method to join the combat ship. If we accelerate using magic then we won’t receive a lot of damage. And once the distance is narrowed then we’ll be supported by the combat ship.”
“Support? Then you communicated with the combat ship just then?”
“Yes.”
Ark nodded while the captain stared at him blankly.
“With your foresight just now, are you also the captain of a combat ship? Who are you?”
“Just a passenger.”
Ark rocked the pot and replied. Anyway, the ferry circled in the direction that Ark indicated and entered the range of the pirate fleet.
“Not yet. The magicians have to conserve their mana. We need the magicians to raise the gust of wind to move the ship twice, so we need to coincide the timing with the shells to minimize the damage.”
Ark paid attention to the movements of the pirate fleet and said. Then a huge explosion occurred on the pirate ship in the lead. It was an explosion of fire and ice magic! The pirate ship flew forward like an arrow towards the ferry.
‘What, what the? Isn’t that the magic we used? But that ship’s crew was almost all Nakujuk…..heok, don’t tell me that woman alone…..?’
Ark’s mouth dropped open as he confirmed the pirate ship rushing towards him. He saw that the female magician from a while ago had fire and ice magic rushing from both hands towards the sky where it exploded. She had accomplished by herself what it took ten magicians on the ferry to do. In addition, the gust that occurred was more powerful than the one created by 10 magicians.
“What the, who the hell is that woman? How…..no, why did they rush forward? Rushing in that way….heok! Perhaps……accelerate, Captain accelerate the ship!”
Ark was astonished and suddenly shouted. But before the magicians could chant a spell, the pirate ship had already ran into the side of the ferry.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The ferry shook and the passengers and Ark on the deck slid to one side.
“Ack, pot, pot, pot!”
“I-I lived!’
Ark stared at the black liquid in the pot with a pale white face. When the whole boat shook, Ark rocked the pot and barely caught it using Dark Dance. All he cared about was the A rank Necromancer’s immortality pill!
‘But what is with these reckless guys?’
Ark stared with astonishment at the pirate ship stuck in the side of the ferry. The pirate ship had crashed into the side so it also wasn’t okay. The players aboard were also disordered. Even if they lived, the pirate ship would require huge repairs. Yet the ship had collided without any hesitation. This wasn’t the act of someone with their sanity intact.
‘Who are the warrior and magician from earlier? Why would they do such a thing…..?’
“Hehehe, kill everybody!”
Then the pirates shrieked and boarded the ship. The ferry became a mess as the pirates boarded. The Nakujuk pirates who boarded were a bit stronger than before and were between level 250-300. Of course, the passengers aboard the ferry also reached that level. However, 70% of the passengers were merchants. While the warriors and magicians held on, the merchants couldn’t resist and collapsed.
‘Anyway, isn’t this situation unusual?’
“Take this!”
Two pirates were rushing towards Ark. He quickly avoided their attacks and took out Lancel’s sword. He had to shake the pot with one hand to he couldn’t use the two handed Gwisal’s sword. He was anxious as he had to fight while shaking the pot on a rocky boat. However, Ark maintained his balance using extraordinary movement and cut the Nakujuk. After the taekwondo training against the Mould Zombies, his overall sense of balance had improved beyond ordinary people.
‘The Nakujuk aren’t the biggest problem…..’
Ark used Riposte on the Nakujuk and looked at the distant sea.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang, kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Seutandal’s combat ship was engaging the other two pirate ships. It was a complicated fleet battle where the bombardment never stopped! He could clearly see that JusticeMan was being slightly pushed back by the two pirate ships. However, this was within JusticeMan’s calculation of the situation. While it looked like JusticeMan’s ship was receiving most of the attacks, he used his manoeuvrability to target the rear of the pirate ships. When the pirate fleet returned to the lawless port, they would be more easily tracked. Anyway, the intention of the attack was to aim for the weak point. But it was still a 2 against 2 naval battle so they couldn’t afford to come help the ferry. As a result, even if they managed to disconnect the pirate ship from the ferry then the ferry wouldn’t be able to escape it.
‘I can’t expect help from JusticeMan ajusshi.’
Unfortunately, there was no way to save the passengers of the ferry. But that result might even be better for Ark.
‘The two pirate ships have been caught by the combat ship. And the other pirate ship has collided with the ferry. I can run away without a pirate ship stopping me!’
The reason Ark hadn’t called the dolphins was because he couldn’t escape without being fired on. But now all the pirate ships that would’ve stopped him were caught. He needed to escape while the pirates were distracted by the sailors and passengers. Ark quickly determined his course of action and shouted.
“Buksil, where are you?”
“O-over here!”
Buksil’s voice was audible from above him. How did he get up there? Buksil was unexpectedly clinging onto the top mast. Anyway, he managed to escape by climbing up.
“You idiot, what are you doing there?”
“But the pirates….heok!”
“Heheh, die!”
Buksil screamed as two pirates climbed up. Then Baekgu jumped up the mast and bit the Nakujuk’s neck, tearing the flesh and dropping them.
‘I don’t need to worry about Buksil while Baekgu is there.’
“Buksil, Baekgu, plunge into the sea when I give the signal!”
Ark said and quickly took out the Flute of the Merpeople. Just as he was trying to blow it, a tremendous energy surged in front of him. Ark felt a cold feeling and instinctively moved his body.
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
A huge bayonet smashed into the deck, causing it to explode. The destructive power was like a bomb had gone off! The fragments of wood flew into the air and fell like a shower about the burly physique of the man standing there. It was the player who had said Ark’s name. From afar, he had looked like a larger than normal person but it was a lot different seeing him up close. This man’s muscular body was twice the size of ordinary people and the leather armour he wore made him seem like a beast……he was like a brute.