Chapter 1103 - 653: Imprisonment, Coercion, Corruption, and Accomplices! (2)
The faces of these men were resolute, gripping their weapons tightly, the fire in their eyes seemed impossible to be subdued even by this storm.
The thousand who stood were the Hyrule Kingdom’s elite warriors, Sivier’s core troop, which she had wielded many times for head-to-head clashes with the Disaster Pirates.
"Cannons ready!"
Further back, more people had also drawn out cannons.
Sage’s weapon business had a presence here, the Hyrule Kingdom had previously stockpiled a batch of waterproof weapons, after all they were once the nearby hegemon, but instead of using them for expansion, they ended up being used against weapon dealers.
This batch of weapons was also key to deciding the victory.
"For all of Hyrule, for the citizens of Hyrule, for our glory, for our people, for our own power!"
Sivier thundered: "The fate of the nation hinges on this! Gentlemen! Charge with me! Fire the cannons!!"
The plan was straightforward.
When the entire Disaster Pirates were gathered, first bombard them massively with cannonballs to cause casualties and chaos, then have Sivier storm in, piercing directly into the chaotic pirates; as long as the situation becomes more chaotic it’s enough.
Then, Heinrich would exert himself to hold Moriah back, preferably making it impossible for him to appear timely.
If she could accomplish this, she could spread battlefield rumors among the chaotic pirates and take out that very lifelike Moriah head, to say their leader is dead.
In her eyes, pirates were a chaotic bunch, devoid of any order; if the leader disappeared, someone would undoubtedly lose the will to fight, then board a ship to escape.
Even if unsuccessful, this assault would teach the opponent a lesson, letting them understand Hyrule’s resolve against the pirates, exerting mental pressure on them, and boosting the Hyrule citizens’ confidence.
Accomplishing any one of these would make their anti-pirate campaign more successful.
No matter how famous the Disaster Pirates were, after battling with them, she discovered they were just pirates, only suppressed by a stronger individual above them, but the chaotic nature wouldn’t vanish.
An existence like this won’t last long, so long as the citizens are willing to stand by her side, victory would be assured!
Boom!!
A barrage of cannonballs in the storm formed a screen, descending onto the tents ahead; as long as they fell down, half of her goal would be accomplished!
Sivier gritted her teeth, swiftly pounded her chest, her heart pulsating like a drum, heard by those around, igniting further the fire in their eyes, and at the moment, their tightly gripped weapons quickly became coated with Haki, extending into the weapons.
These elites, under her rally, possessed the strength to engage large numbers of pirates in hardy battles!
Rely on this!
It’ll definitely work!
Bang!
Halfway through the cannonball descent, they were suddenly resisted by a surge of force, like a barrier, even the falling storm paused momentarily.
All the cannonballs, as if hit by an impact, were bounced into the air instantaneously exploding like fireworks.
"Not good!"
Following behind, Heinrich’s pupils contracted swiftly, wings unfolded behind him, transforming into human-beast form as an eagle-man, intending to grab Sivier and forcefully retreat.
Buzz!
But at that moment, a streak of black-red electric light flickered in the air, pinning his entire body like needles, even suppressing his transformation, gradually reverting to human form.
Similarly, the black-red electric light suppressed Sivier; no matter how she slapped her chest, the action of beating her chest began to tremble slightly, and those impacted by her ability also had the fire in their eyes dissipate more than half.
A large number of pirates heard the noise, emerged from the tents, initially looking bewildered, but seeing the center of the tents seemingly occupied by some strangers, all shouted, drawing weapons, preparing to attack, when a voice rang from the central tent.
"Now that you’re here, meet us, don’t be like a thief."
From the innermost tent, a never-before-heard youthful and reckless voice emanated, upon hearing it, those pirates lowered their weapons again, just watched these people warily.
"Lady Saintess, I..."
Several times Heinrich tried to forcibly transform, but after that strange suppression, his heart experienced unprecedented panic, utterly unable...
Not only was transformation impossible, but he despairingly felt that the powerful aura within the tent was unbeatable for him.
Even if he wanted to forcefully retreat with Sivier, he was powerless.
"I understand!"
Sivier inhaled deeply, gave up the thought of continuing to activate her ability, she gripped the Hyrule Kingdom’s flag tightly, stomped heavily on the muddy ground, then thought of something, turned back and smiled at Heinrich:
"Don’t give up, Heinrich, no matter what I become, remember, our resolve to save the Hyrule Kingdom remains unaltered!"
"What you’re saying seems like you’re about to be NTR’ed."
The tent flaps opened with a sharp-gloved hand, Moriah stood to the side, sinisterly smiling at the person before him, while a white-haired youth at the center watched Sivier with interest.
"Are you two lovers? Doesn’t look like it, never mind, it’s not important. I’m not one for deviant tastes, such as confinement, coercion, taming, corruption, crime play... they don’t suit my style, this is the sea, not some hentai. You, yes you, what’s your name again?"
"Heinrich." Moriah chuckled: "Quite a decent fellow."
"Mm, come on in both of you, compared to those so-called nobles, you intrigue me a bit more."
Sage nodded, returned to the main seat in the tent to sit down.
This sudden interruption made the previous slightly tragic and somber atmosphere vanish completely.
The two exchanged a glance, entered the tent.
"Sit."
Sage pressed his hand slightly and said, "Only stew, eat if you want, drink?"
As he spoke, he gestured for Urouge to carry over a barrel of wine without waiting for a response from the two of them.
Sivier pursed her lips and sat at the place where the barrel was set.
"Let me introduce myself, whether you’ve heard or not, I am Norton Sage."
"Disaster..."
Though anticipated internally, upon hearing Sage’s declaration, Sivier couldn’t help feeling a heaviness in her heart.
The name of Disaster was well known, but they weren’t pirates, and unclear how strong they truly were.
The fame was about defeating two Pirate Emperors, lauded as the strongest within pirate circles, yet what was the strongest they hadn’t a definitive measure.
Although the confrontation with Moriah made them inwardly cautious, seeing it now, they realized they underestimated initially.
This Haki...
Absolutely irresistible!
"As long as you know, you’ve been delaying too long here, disrupted my plans, so I came personally."
Sage chatted casually, while spooning stew and said: "You’re named Sivier, your fame reached me, seems rather impressive, such few people, yet dare besiege my advancing base. Brave, concerning your plan...hmm, I’ve foreseen it, the idea’s good, after some sea refinements, you’d be an excellent hand helping Lily."
"Giving you a chance, surrender to me, whether being a pirate is irrelevant, being an Assistant Officer works, resolving some internal affairs. Not only pirates, there are vast territories to manage, you will find your use in various ways."
"What if I refuse?" Sivier asked.
Sage was bringing the spoonful of stew to his mouth and after eating, revealed a calm yet eerie message.
"Destroying it, stepping stones hindering my path are useless if kept."
Because it was too calm.
Sounded like casual conversation.
Instead it made Sivier feel fear from the depths of her heart.