Chapter 306 Encountering Pirates

【Mermaid】merchant ship,

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

You can vaguely see a small black spot appearing there, and it is slowly getting bigger in the field of vision.

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

The view here is better, and as a Silver-level expert, Luo Lun's natural eyesight is also stronger than that of ordinary people.

In his field of vision, it was a sloop that was obviously narrower than the Mermaid. It was obviously not a normal merchant ship, and it was moving quickly towards the Mermaid.

At this time, the mercenary Aivar also appeared next to Loren, observing for a moment with a serious expression.

"This could be a pirate ship!"

Aivar said in a deep voice.

"Pirate Ship?"

Luo Lun looked stern and confirmed again:

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

"Not sure, but it's very likely."

Eivar said calmly:

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

"But there is no pirate flag on this ship, so I can't be sure. There is a high probability that it is a pirate ship."

Aivar, who lives on the coast of the Berdych Kingdom, is very familiar with the types of ships.

"This kind of pirate ship is very fast. Ordinary merchant ships can't escape its pursuit, and ours probably can't either."

Looking at the ship heading towards him quickly, Aivar put his hand on the long knife at his waist and his body began to tense up.

After hearing what Aivar said, Lauren had no other ideas.

He would not put his life on that illusory possibility.

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

He has never encountered a pirate attack. Although the defense on the [Mermaid] is much stronger than that of the same merchant ship, it is still more appropriate to hire someone who is familiar with pirates.

"Ladd!"

Laurent shouted to the first mate on the ship, his words full of unquestionable meaning:

"There is a pirate ship, come as planned."

"Ordinary people all enter the cabin, and others are ready with weapons."

"Take out all the iron armor, shields and kerosene!"

"Yes, Captain."

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

Lauren's eyes were fixed on the gradually enlarging pirate ship in his field of vision, his expression serious and slightly nervous.

Suddenly, Lauren remembered something and shouted to Mance who was organizing manpower below:

"Mance, hurry up and ask for Mr. Lis!"

"good."

Mance heard it and responded quickly and loudly.

Just when Mance entered the cabin, he saw Li Si walking out of it.

Seeing Mance's surprised expression on his face, Li Si was a little curious:

"What's wrong, you look so flustered?"

"Mr. Lis!"

Mance jogged a few steps, stood in front of Li Si and said:

"A strange ship appeared in the east and is approaching us quickly."

"Aivar thinks it is probably a pirate ship, and preparations are being made on the ship now."

"Captain Lauren asked me to invite you over."

"good."

Hearing that it was a pirate ship, Li Si didn't delay any longer.

While walking out, Li Si said to Mance:

"Mance, do me a favor."

"Help me arrange personal care for Helen and let her stay in the room in my workshop."

Li Si made some temporary arrangements in the spacious cabin, which was at least safer in the face of the aftermath of the battle.

"I know, don't worry."

Mance responded without any hesitation.

Although everyone should be prepared to face pirates at this time, if Mr. Li Si can be given more energy at this time, even a team of people should be sent to protect Helen.

Whether it was the usual sparring or after the last siren attack, Mance knew that with Li Si's strength, maybe the entire "Mermaid" would not be his opponent.

"What's wrong?"

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

"there."

Laurent pointed toward the east, but the sloop looked much larger than before.

"It really should be a pirate ship."

Li Si took a few glances and came to the same conclusion as Aivar.

"Is that really the case?"

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

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

Li Si glanced at Luo Lun, who was holding the sword tightly at his waist, with a smile on his face.

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

"The strength is only average, so he should not be your opponent."

To be honest, even when piracy was at its most rampant in the previous life, the number of pirates on pirate ships was mixed.

Generally, a silver-level strongman would dare to take some people on a boat to rob a merchant ship.

At that time, if there could be a gold-level strongman on a pirate ship, he was already considered one of the top pirates.

Pirate ships with strong gold men would not be limited to one sea area, and would often wander around on the sea.

Therefore, a pirate ship of that level is stronger and has more features.

At least the pirate ship in front of me is very ordinary. Although it is far away, I don't feel the aura of a strong person.

"Lauren, what are you going to do?"

After a moment of silence, Li Si suddenly asked.

"Forehead"

Lauren was suddenly stunned. What should I do?

Besides fighting, is there any other option?

Surrender directly?

Li Si looked at Luo Lun's confused expression and asked without caring:

"To be honest, if it were just a pirate ship like this, I could handle it by myself."

This is not Li Si bragging, it is indeed the case.

In naval battles, mages do have more advantages than ordinary professionals.

Because except for the decks of ships, there are few places to stay on the vast sea.

In addition to those special professions whose abilities are related to the sea, mages who have learned [Levitation Technique] and [Flying Technique] have great advantages in fighting on the sea.

Mages who can use water elemental spells will also receive a large power bonus.

But because mages are the smallest number among extraordinary professions, they are basically rich and handsome professions.

Mages with gold or above do not have to choose this path of licking blood on the edge of the knife. There are easier and simpler methods that allow them to obtain huge wealth that ordinary people can't imagine.

Therefore, the number of mages who become pirates is actually very small.

With Li Si's current magical attainments, it would be quite easy to sink this pirate ship without the golden powerhouse.

When sailing on the sea, the ship is the most important thing.

In order to prevent their ships from being destroyed by mages or possessing spell-like abilities, most gold-level beings will spend a huge price to equip their ships with the ability to resist.

Obviously, the ship in front of me does not.

"That"

Hearing this, Luo Lun was about to ask Li Si to take action, but suddenly fell silent and his expression changed a little.

"It seems you have thought of it too."

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

"As long as your Milne Chamber of Commerce does not plan to abandon the route from Ward City to the Berdych Kingdom, the [Mermaid] will definitely not be able to avoid confrontation with the pirates."

"It's okay for me to come out this time, but you also haven't gained experience in dealing with pirates. Next time it will be your first time."

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

After Li Si finished speaking, he stood aside without saying a word and looked down at the busy sailors and mercenaries below.

Grappling hook, boarding axe, spear, bow and arrow, kerosene.

These are weapons suitable for fighting at sea. It can be seen that Lauren and the others have indeed made a lot of preparations in advance.

However, there are no flint-fire cannons that were necessary in Li Si's previous naval battles.

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

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

That power is much stronger!

Even if the golden warrior resists head-on, he will be injured, let alone others.

Of course, the price of the magic crystal cannon is also very high, and it cannot be used by ordinary pirate ships and merchant ships.

Just as Li Si was looking at the preparations below, Luo Lun asked aloud:

"Mr. Li Si, if we are going to fight the pirate ship on our own, can you help?"

Just now, Laurent had already thought it through.

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

So the best choice now is to practice with the opponent and prepare for the future.

After facing the storm and the siren attack, Laurent deeply understood how lucky he was to arrive at Dana Port for the first time.

He couldn't guarantee that he would have such good luck in the future.

"Can."

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 a naval battle, the most difficult thing is the destruction of one's own ship.

This is why ships on long voyages must be equipped with carpenters or sailors who can repair hulls.

"in addition."

Looking at the pirate ship getting closer and closer, Li Si added:

"I wasn't sure just now, but now I've detected it. There are four silver-level professionals on that boat."

After the pirate ship got close enough, Li Si's detection magic also fed back the information on the other party's ship.

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

Yes, gold level is not that common!

Li Si faced so many golden powerhouses in Ice Peak City because they were all elites and worshipers of the royal family of Dillon Kingdom. Normally, gold-level powerhouses were already superior to human beings.

Judging from the state of the other party's ship, there was no response to the semaphore sent by the [Mermaid], so it must be a pirate ship.

"Huh~, that's okay."

Lauren breathed a sigh of relief and felt much more relaxed.

On board the [Mermaid], including him, the first mate, second mate, and third mate, plus three mercenaries with silver-level strength, there were already seven silver-level combatants on board.

It is estimated that the other party has no idea why it is equipped with so many strong men even though it looks like an ordinary merchant ship.

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

If we don’t train our troops now, then when will we wait!

"Everyone, position the ship and prepare for the battle!"

A boarding battle is the most common and bloody battle in naval battles. The hooks protruding from each other will lock the two ships tightly together. Without the strength to crush the other side, only one side will be completely defeated. This battle to end.

Everyone who was preparing on the deck looked tense, and then quickly started to prepare.

Many strong warrior professionals were already standing by the side of the ship with hook locks, ready to throw them out at any time.

"Give!"

Li Si handed an earring to Laurent.

"This is?"

Lauren looked at the earrings in her hand that looked like those worn by a noble girl, and asked with some confusion.

"Silver-level jewelry [Siren Earrings] can improve your ability to resist enchantment and control spells. You can explore the specific effects yourself."

With that said, Li Si threw another earring to Naveen below.

"oh oh!"

Lauren put on the [Siren Earrings] with a look of surprise.

Among extraordinary equipment, the accessory-type extraordinary equipment is the rarest. Unexpectedly, Mr. Li Si actually made a magic equipment with this ability.

too strong!

What else can he not do!

Li Si didn't pay attention to Laurent's expression, but focused his attention on the incoming pirate ship.

Aboard the pirate ship [Manatee],

"Boss Jackson, do you really want to take action?"

A young man with fair skin who was obviously not from the Berdych Kingdom asked in a low voice.

"Coward, bah!"

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

"Okay, Ross, stop talking."

Captain Jackson, standing at the bow of the ship, comforted:

"It's okay, Bazel."

"This is the most common merchant ship we have encountered these days, isn't it?"

Jackson comforted the young Bazel, but felt a little disgusted in his heart.

If this Bazel hadn't been a silver-level assassin and a rare fighter, he would have thrown him off the boat.

No matter what merchant ship he encounters, Bazel doesn't want to take action. He is always afraid and doesn't know what he is afraid of.

"No, something is really wrong with this ship. I have never had such a sense of danger before."

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

"I've already decided, no need to say anything."

Jackson's patience was running out.

If we don't take action, all the supplies on the ship will be eaten by the time we get off.

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

This merchant ship is his first goal to become famous on the sea, not bad!

Seeing the excitement on the captain's and everyone else's faces, the ominous feeling in Bazel's heart became more and more intense.

Quietly shrinking into the shadows, Bazel felt that the ship not far away seemed like a giant beast in the sea waiting quietly to swallow him whole.

"Dad, I seem to be finished!"