How the Villainous Consort Avoids His Death Ending - Chapter 64.2
‘No. If you omit it like that, the meaning becomes unclear. The term fleet here might omit “enemy” as you said, but it could also be used as a singular representative referring to the entire fleet.’
I did not mean it that way……
‘Then it is your fault. Why make your words ambiguous? I understood it as the entire fleet.’
I did not really know what I was babbling about. It probably sounded like nonsense. But I was not a grammar teacher, so whether I was right or wrong was irrelevant. In any case, as long as there was room for interpretation, I intended to press the matter.
As expected, the system seemed eager to get rid of a troublesome customer quickly and, without replying, displayed the status window.
[As requested by the user, checking allied fleet status window. (-᷅_-᷄)] Fleet name: Hezekia Grand Duchy Upper Fleet Fleet composition: Total of 3 large merchant ships Nicknames: Flame of Hezekia (Sprout), Golden Merchant Fleet (Dream Sapling) Stats Attack power: High Main armament: 12 to 15 cannons per ship; limited ammunition and low cannon durability Speed: High/Low Speed improves on long-distance voyages using wind, but lack of oarsmen reduces maneuverability in close combat Crew size: About 90 to 100 per ship Overall, total combat personnel is low, but combat ability is very high with long mercenary experience Crew condition: Highly experienced in battle, high morale Traits: Wind-dependent, cargo-focused, weak artillery, skilled combatants, emergency weapons Specialty: Long-distance navigation and supply transport using wind, small-scale skilled engagements Weakness: Extremely vulnerable in prolonged artillery battles
“Ugh……”
Even after forcing the system to reveal the information, there did not seem to be an immediate solution. Certainly, our fleet was composed of merchant ships for trade, so their armament was limited.
Of course, cannons were installed during construction. But since cargo space was prioritized, not many could be mounted. That troubled me.
Moreover, the Rubyere Empire still lacked strong cannon-making capabilities, so the cannons were fragile. Firing a few shots could easily break them.
Ordinary pirates could be handled with this level of armament. But this opponent was a large-scale pirate controlling the region. The number of combatants alone was incomparable.
Still, one thing in the status window caught my attention.
‘What is this “Flame of Hezekia ”? Why is that even a nickname?’
I raised one eyebrow and tilted my head.
At that moment, the system, which seemed unwilling to deal with me, suddenly blasted a familiar fanfare.
[☆Event Triggered: Use “Flame of Hezekia ” to win the naval battle☆] Naval combat is not just about firing cannons and engaging in boarding battles. When a hidden trump card is deployed, the battlefield can be overturned in an instant♥ The legendary weapon of Hezekia, “Flame of Hezekia,” is now ready to reveal its power to the world. A flame that does not extinguish even on water. A weapon capable of turning the sea into hell with a single strike. If a skilled commander is beside us to control it freely, who could possibly stop the Hezekia fleet? Objective: Use “Flame of Hezekia” to destroy the large pirate fleet. ※Caution: “Flame of Hezekia” is extremely powerful but can damage our own fleet if misused. Handle with care. Reward: Remove (Dream Sapling) from the nickname of “Flame of Hezekia (Dream Sapling).”
There is…… a way, then?
I stared at the text displayed by the system, dumbfounded, muttering to myself. But honestly, I still did not fully understand……
“So what exactly is this ‘Flame of Hezekia’?”
“Ruellin? Did you know about the Flame of Hezekia?”
Tristan’s voice, hearing my muttering, was heavier and deeper than usual. I looked up at Tristan quietly, feeling slightly puzzled.
“……Yes?”
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