Chapter 271: Backstabbing, Successful s.h.i.+p Hijacking,

Mysterious Slaves (2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The secondary cannons on both sides of the s.h.i.+p each aimed at their targets and fired projectiles of varying sizes, erupting like an ordinary rainstorm.

The raindrop-like sh.e.l.ls crashed into the sea, sending the surrounding seawater soaring into the sky, forming dozens of meters high water columns.

The spotlight illuminated the area where the sh.e.l.ls exploded, and after the water splashes fell, there were no body fragments or blood as one might imagine floating on the surface.

No matter how the sh.e.l.ls exploded, nothing came up, only patches of foam.

And on the alchemical sonar, thousands of targets were displayed, not a single one had diminished. They hadnt even paused for a second due to the intense barrage, they were still rapidly approaching.

In the blink of an eye, the distance between the two sides had shortened to less than a thousand meters.

d.a.m.n it! How can they swim so fast, these creatures are so agile!

Watching the thousands of red dots on the screen coming from all directions, Ernesto muttered bitterly, Prepare the deep-sea alchemical bombs, I refuse to believe we cant blast these d.a.m.n things out of the water!

The optimal range for deploying deep-sea alchemical bombs was 50 to 150 meters.

On both sides of the gnome merchant s.h.i.+p, gnome sailors had already prepared the launching devices. As long as the enemy entered the firing range, these bombs, each weighing as much as several people, would be launched immediately.

No creature could remain unscathed under the explosion of such bombs.

Even if a dragon were here, relying on its flesh and blood to resist, it would still be torn apart!

The enemy was 900 meters away from the merchant s.h.i.+p.

At 700 meters, ail alchemical cannons stopped firing, allowing the merchant s.h.i.+p to stabilize.

500 meters, Ernesto stared closely at the alchemical sonar display, cold sweat trickling down his back.

300 meters, all the gnomes held their breath.

200 meters, the gnomes slowly gripped the launching levers.

150 meters.

Get ready!

When the distance between the two sides had suddenly been reduced to just over a hundred meters, Ernesto yelled furiously, Fire!

Just as the gnomes were about to press the release lever, a song suddenly drifted in from the distance.

In the quiet night, the song traveled very far, penetrating into every corner.

Ernesto was taken aback, seeing that the gnomes in charge of launching had all stopped and were inexplicably angry.

What are you guys doing? Why arent you launching the bombs yet?

But these gnomes acted as if they couldnt hear him, their eyes vacant, as if they had lost their souls.

Seeing this scene, Ernestos anger surged even more. He angrily grabbed one of the gnomes by the collar and berated them.

What the h.e.l.l is wrong with you guys? Why arent you launching the bombs? Do you want to get me killed?

But soon, he noticed that the gnomes had extremely vacant eyes as if they had lost their souls.

Even when lifted up, they remained unresponsive, as indifferent as puppets.

At this moment, Ernesto finally realized that something was amiss. Just as he was about to release the gnomes collar

With a m.u.f.fled sound, an incredulous expression appeared on his face as he slowly lowered his head.

This gnome had plunged a dagger deep into his abdomen, with the blade fully inserted.

m.u.f.fled-

The dagger was withdrawn and then thrust in once more.

Dozens of consecutive times, until Ernesto was completely dead, lying in a pool of blood.

At the last moment of his life.

He finally realized the reason was the song.

The song sounds so beautiful

With no one to stop them, the army swiftly moving underwater quickly reached the side of the s.h.i.+p and, with the help of the mutinous gnomes, successfully boarded.

The gnomes who were still alive on the s.h.i.+p saw that ferocious alien warriors had already boarded, and without exception, they all surrendered, showing no sign of resistance.

Soon, a figure boarded the s.h.i.+p under the respectful welcome of many warriors.

As soon as Ji Chen came up, he happened to see Ernesto lying on the deck. At this moment, the gnome merchant who had been lively and vigorous just half a day ago was now lying in a pool of blood, lifeless.

There was still a trace of an incredulous expression on his face.

Perhaps he hadnt expected to die not at the hands of the enemys swords but at the hands of his own people.

My Lord, what should we do with these remaining gnomes? Should we eliminate them all?

Ji Chen looked at the large group of gnomes gathered on the deck and smiled as he shook his head. These gnomes still have enough value. We need them to teach us how to operate this gnome merchant s.h.i.+p.

Understood!

Hearing this, the gnomes who had been trembling finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least they wouldnt die right now.

Ignoring this group of gnomes, Ji Chen began to explore the s.h.i.+p.

Previously, he had only seen the exterior at the harbor but hadnt boarded the s.h.i.+p.

This gnome merchant s.h.i.+p showcased the gnomes advanced alchemical technology. Ma.s.sive gears, metal, and hinges exuded a strong industrial steampunk flavor.

The gun turrets standing on the deck made Ji Chen feel exhilarated. He was a fan of giant s.h.i.+ps and cannons!

Bigger is better, and more is better!

The larger the caliber, the harder the punch!

This s.h.i.+p, br.i.m.m.i.n.g with various caliber alchemical cannons, was a heavily armored vessel with formidable firepower. It hit his sweet spot.

If they were to launch a direct attack through conventional means, even if they used all the wars.h.i.+ps he currently possessed, they might not be able to inflict significant damage to this gnome merchant s.h.i.+p.

There was a technological gap between wooden sailboats and ironclad s.h.i.+ps that was hard to bridge.

The difference between the two was like the gap between white-tier heroes and purple-tier heroes; a purple-tier hero could easily take on dozens of white-tier heroes..