I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 376 Deep Sea Giant Shark

"Commander Lilia, I don't know why, but I always feel uneasy in my heart. This place is abnormally quiet." The magician Alyssa followed Lilia closely, her tone full of worry.

Now, as the magic consultant of the fleet, Alyssa has been traveling around with Lilia's fleet and experienced countless storms. However, the dead silence of the sea today really made her feel uneasy. Looking around, the birds that were usually seen flying were nowhere to be seen, and the waves were so gentle that they were almost weird. The whole world seemed to be shrouded by an invisible curtain, and it was terrifyingly quiet.

Lilia looked solemn, her brows furrowed, her eyes revealing the calmness and alertness of a veteran. She thought for a moment and decisively ordered: "The fleet should approach the coast by two kilometers." This decision was not hasty. Although the six main battleships they were driving had the ability to sail in the deep sea, in this era, the sea was actually firmly controlled by the Pirate Alliance. Even the powerful English and French joint fleets did not dare to confront the Pirate Alliance head-on.

The combined fleet set sail from Zadar in the Fatalia Empire, and moved cautiously along the way, passing through Omili and Albania, and moving slowly along the coastline. The reason they were so cautious was that they were afraid of encountering the fleet of the Pirate Alliance. Everyone knew that the warships of the Pirate Alliance were like ghosts on the sea, as fast as lightning, and their attacks were even more fierce and brutal. Once they encountered them, it would definitely be a fierce battle.

Elisa's eyes slowly swept across the calm sea, and the uneasiness in her heart became stronger. She couldn't help but think of the last encounter with the Pirate Alliance. It was a thrilling and hard battle. The two sides fought fiercely on the rough sea, with continuous gunfire, interlaced magic lights, and deafening shouts of killing. In that battle, although they had the advantage of home court, they still paid a heavy price. Now, she was caught in such a tense situation again. How could she not worry about the fate of the fleet?

Lilia knew Elisa's worries. As the commander of the fleet, she knew the severity of the current situation better than anyone else. But she had to stay calm. In this dangerous sea, she was the stabilizing force of the fleet. She stared into the distance, thinking quickly about how to deal with it. Suddenly, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, as if she had thought of a key solution.

"Magician Alisa, I need your help." Lilia turned around and looked at Alisa with a firm gaze.

Alyssa nodded without hesitation. She knew that this was the moment when the fleet needed her the most, and she had to go all out. She quickly formed seals with both hands and chanted something. Powerful magic power flowed out of her body, gradually forming an invisible shield around the fleet. This shield seemed invisible, but it contained powerful magical power, hoping to avoid the Pirate Alliance's keen detection.

Time passed by, and the sea was still so calm that it made people shudder. Lilia and Alisa both knew that this calm might just be a brief calm before the storm, and danger could come at any time. They watched their surroundings vigilantly, not missing any slight movement, and their nerves were tense, ready to deal with the crisis that might come at any time.

"Notify the English and French fleets immediately to enter a state of full alert and be ready to fight at any time. At the same time, prepare the latest weapons." Lilia felt a strong sense of uneasiness in her heart. Her years of naval warfare experience made her keenly aware of the approaching danger.

This latest weapon is a 50mm naval gun carefully built by the dwarf Gurus for the naval fleet. From a technical perspective, they actually have the ability to mass-produce 100mm cannons. However, these magic cannons are extremely complicated to operate and have a high threshold for use. There are very few people who can operate them skillfully.

Currently, the 50mm naval guns require the power of a high-level knight to activate, and each time they are activated, it takes a long time to reload the ammunition and recover the mental strength. Because of this, even the main battleships in the fleet are only equipped with three naval guns. After all, no matter how many naval guns there are, there are not enough people to operate them.

Today, Alpha's forces have started in-depth cooperation with the Magic Alliance, and are committed to training a large number of magicians with huge magic power. Alpha does not expect them to be able to perform complex and profound magic, but only hopes that their magic power is strong enough to control these new weapons.

However, training such a magician is not a one-day job. It requires long-term training and practice, which consumes a lot of time and energy and cannot be achieved in a short time. At the same time, Alpha is also leading the team to study day and night, striving to reduce the restrictions on the use of magic weapons to improve their combat efficiency.

Lowering the limits of magic weapons is also a difficult task, requiring constant research and improvement, and repeated testing of various methods. But Alpha knows that only through these persistent efforts can they gain greater advantages in the cruel wars of the future, better defend their forces and people, and gain a firm foothold in this dangerous continent.

"Is there something in the water?" The sentry on the watchtower shouted at the top of his lungs. His voice was particularly abrupt on the empty sea, full of surprise and vigilance. This shout instantly broke the calmness of the sea, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves, and everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Hearing the noise, everyone rushed to the side of the ship and looked at the sea eagerly. For a moment, the side of the ship was crowded with people, pushing and shoving each other, all wanting to find out what was going on. However, what they saw was only huge splashes of water and layers of ripples, nothing else. This mysterious scene fully aroused everyone's curiosity, and people began to whisper and speculate.

"Maybe it's a big fish or some other marine creature," someone whispered, "when they're playing or foraging in the water, they tend to make such a big noise." Another person continued, "It could also be a huge rock that's being pushed by the current, causing these ripples." Various speculations emerged one after another, and everyone had their own opinions, but no one could produce any definite evidence, and everything was just unfounded speculation.

Captain Lilia stood on the deck, her brows knitted into a knot, her eyes revealing thought and worry. Lilia recalled her not-so-rich sailing experience, and a hint of uneasiness rose in her heart. She knew very well that in this vast ocean, any abnormality could be dangerous, and the things in the water might pose a serious threat to the safety of the ship and the crew. Lilia did not hesitate at all and decisively ordered: "Increase the number of lookouts, and everyone should closely observe the movements on the sea surface, and do not relax for a moment!"

As time passed, everyone's curiosity grew stronger, as if being held tightly by an invisible hand. They gathered around the side of the boat, staring at the sea with their eyes wide open, not wanting to miss any details, and looking forward to new discoveries. Every splash of water was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart hard, making their heartbeats accelerate. Everyone was looking forward to unveiling the veil of this mysterious object as soon as possible.

Just as everyone was eagerly waiting, a new clue finally came. A sharp-eyed crew member excitedly pointed to the water in the distance, his voice trembling: "Look! There is a dark shadow moving over there!" Everyone looked in the direction of his finger, and sure enough, on the sparkling sea, there was a vague dark shadow looming. This discovery made everyone's nerves tense instantly. The shadow was large and long, roughly estimated to be hundreds of meters long, even larger than the ship in front of them.

Lilia responded quickly and calmly. She loudly ordered the crew: "Prepare life-saving equipment and defensive measures immediately, just in case!" At the same time, she skillfully communicated with other nearby ships through flag signals, passing on the danger signal so that everyone could be prepared to respond.

As time went by, the shadow got closer and closer, and gradually became clearer. People finally saw its true appearance. At first glance, it looked like a huge shark or whale. But this is a coastal area, and whales usually don't appear here. After all, they are not stupid enough to risk being stranded near the coast. If it is a shark, how big must it be? It's beyond imagination!

"Sharks are coming, they are hitting the second ship!" Lilia's eyes are sharp, and she can clearly see the huge monster on the seabed without even the help of a telescope.

Then, there was a loud "boom" as if thunder exploded in the sky. The ship behind Lilia was hit instantly and shook violently. The hull tilted, as if it would be overturned at any time. Fortunately, the ship relied on its own solid structure and excellent stability to barely stabilize its body. But even so, the shark still hit a huge hole on the port side, and the sea water rushed into the cabin like a flood.

"The shark is gone!" The sentry on the watchtower said in a trembling voice, putting down his telescope, his face full of disbelief. The shark that had just been so aggressive and disturbing the sea had disappeared in the blink of an eye, as if it had never appeared in this sea area, leaving only the strangely calm sea surface and circles of ripples that gradually dissipated, as if it was the only proof of its existence.

The crew looked at each other, their eyes full of doubt and fear. What exactly was that mysterious black shadow? Why did it disappear so suddenly? Could there be other more terrifying dangers lurking in the dark, waiting for them? This series of questions, like a heavy haze, weighed heavily on everyone's heart, making them feel even more depressed.

"The sharks are at the rear of the fleet! They are preparing to attack the French fleet!" Suddenly, the sentry's terrified shout came out in the howling sea breeze, instantly breaking everyone's meditation. This voice was like a death warrant, making everyone's heart tighten suddenly.

Lilia stood straight at the bow, the sea breeze blew her hair wantonly, but it could not hide the firmness and decisiveness in her eyes. At this time, the fleet was very close to the coast. If there was any mistake, the ship might be stranded due to improper operation, and fall into an even more dangerous situation. But facing the imminent threat of the deep-sea giant shark, she did not retreat or hesitate at all. She had only one firm idea in her mind: she must do everything she can to protect the fleet and the crew.

"Keep one kilometer closer to the coast!" Lilia's order was firm and clear, echoing on the sea. The fleet slowly and carefully moved towards the shore, and each ship was as cautious as walking on thin ice. The crew members were concentrating on operating the ship, their nerves were as tense as strings about to break, and everyone knew that every action at this moment was a matter of life and death.

The giant sharks seemed to have sensed the fleet's intentions. They swam slowly in the sea water in the distance, their huge bodies looming. They kept hesitating, as if they were weighing the pros and cons, hesitating whether to continue attacking the fleet. The sea was filled with a suffocating atmosphere of tension. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and everyone was waiting for the giant shark's next move.

"Aim your guns!" Lilia's voice suddenly rang out on the deck, with indomitable determination and courage. She knew very well that at the current depth, if the giant shark dared to approach rashly, it would not be able to completely dive underwater. This was undoubtedly a great opportunity for them to counterattack, an opportunity to give the giant shark a fatal threat.

The crew members acted quickly, operating the guns in a tense and orderly manner. Their hands were shaking slightly, their foreheads were covered with beads of sweat, but their eyes were filled with determination to face death.

Everyone knew that every aim and every shot at this moment could determine their life or death. Lilia held the side of the boat tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her eyes revealed a firm belief, a desire for victory and a persistence in survival. She firmly believed that as long as all the crew members united, they would be able to defeat this terrible enemy.

"The giant shark is coming!" The sentry's scream was like a sharp blade, instantly piercing the silent night sky. He stared at the huge black shadow approaching with his eyes wide open in horror, and the whistle in his hand made a shrill sound uncontrollably. The sound was like the horn of death and destruction, echoing on the sea, making people shudder.

Lilia was not afraid and gave the order without hesitation: "Shoot!" She quickly pushed the ship's guns and crossbows and took the lead in attacking the terrifying giant shark. In an instant, the ship's guns roared, flames shot up into the sky, and shells flew towards the giant shark with the sound of whistling wind.

However, in this tense moment of battle, most of the shells missed the target due to the giant shark's flexible dodging, and fell into the sea, splashing high water. But fortunately, a few shells still hit the target accurately. These shells were like sharp fangs, tearing the giant shark's skin fiercely, and blood gushed out instantly, spreading rapidly in the sea water. This scene gave the crew hope and proved that their attack was effective.

"Hold on to the railings and prepare for the impact!" Lilia knew that the giant shark would not give up easily and could not just sit there and wait for death. She decisively ordered everyone to hold on to the ropes and be prepared for the impact. As soon as she finished speaking, there was a deafening roar, and the violent impact caused the huge ship to shift suddenly. The entire ship was shaking violently, as if it would fall apart at any time.

Fortunately, the reinforced main ship did not suffer a devastating blow due to its solid structure. Unfortunately, the ship was hit hard on the beach and ran aground under the huge impact. For a while, seawater continued to pour into the cabin, the ship tilted, and the situation was extremely critical.

"Shoot, keep shooting!" Lilia made a prompt decision. She knew that the ship's grounding did not mean the end of the crisis, but rather created better conditions for their attack. At this time, half of the giant shark's body was exposed to the sea due to the attack. Its huge body was completely exposed to everyone, and it became a living target for the surrounding ships.

The surrounding ships responded one after another, and all the naval guns fired at the same time, with shells raining down densely. For a moment, the sea surface was full of flames and explosions. Under this fierce attack, the giant shark struggled in pain and roared angrily. Its body was hit by shells again and again, and blood dyed a large area of ​​the sea red. But it still resisted tenaciously, trying to escape from this dangerous sea.

Finally, the giant shark could not bear such heavy damage under the tenacious resistance and fierce attack of humans. Its movements gradually became slow and its strength was constantly weakening. In the painful struggle, it slowly dived into the water and fled towards the deep sea. Watching the giant shark go away, the crew's tense nerves finally relaxed. This thrilling naval battle seemed to have temporarily ended with the victory of humans.