Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 796 - 683: Interception and Fate

Hoo—

A small fleet composed of three warships, each bearing the Flame Banner, is speeding southward on the Canary Ocean Current.

Along the way, it flaunts its power, not dodging or avoiding, causing chaos among merchant ships on the route, yet they dare not complain.

Especially the flagship that leads the fleet, a Level 2 Battleship resembling a sea fortress. Apart from the military flag and the exclusive Noble Banner on the main mast, there's also a white egret flag representing the Hilus Royal Family, indicating the presence of a distinguished royal member on board.

The "St. Cruz Pearl" used specifically for royal travel has evidently undergone meticulous modifications by engineers and artists, featuring ornate carvings, gilded windows, porcelain ornaments... its splendor is overwhelming.

In fact, just the silver, gold, sculptures, and decorations added nearly twenty tons to the battleship's weight; engineers even dismantled much of the shipborne artillery to make more space.

The Hilus people don't care about the loss in combat power; the battleship's purpose is not for fighting but for ensuring the royal member's comfort.

In the main cabin, comparable to a luxury hotel, a group of people sit around a tea table.

Among them are Prince Manolo, the vice envoy, the captain of the "St. Cruz Pearl," Sword Master Pedro, and... the wizard from the "Curse School" who appeared in the city sewers: Lady Spider.

The atmosphere is a bit silent; despite the exquisite tea prepared by royal chefs on the table, no one partakes.

"Recently, taking advantage of the mixed crowd during the coronation ceremony, my children and I infiltrated the sewers and gathered substantial intelligence. I have just created a detailed underground map of Beckler as per your instructions.

I have marked the key locations with corresponding street names and door numbers, which will be convenient if we need to do something in that city."

"Spider," now in her human female form, said while handing Prince Manolo a meticulously drawn map.

"Ha, Lady Spider, well done; this is the only good news I've heard in days."

Upon hearing the Prince's words, the surrounding people shrank back silently.

Sword Master Pedro remained silent; the previous honor duel was never restarted due to the Demon God's episode, and the Hilus did not resume their proposal to the new Queen Livena.

The "Demon God's Event" is like a mirror, reflecting many things, and the Hilus envoy group that was supposed to flex its muscles and intimidate Phaletis now feels rather gloomy.

"With divine support, Phaletis building a new Legendary Battleship is not surprising.

The intelligence department stationed in the New Continent previously reported sightings of unidentified flying objects near the East Coast, but due to our forces being separated by the chaotic central continent from the 'Spirit Tide', the overwhelmed intelligence department could not verify what it was.

It now seems highly likely to be the flying-capable [Jade Coronet]. However..." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The Prince changed his tone, tapping his finger on the tea table:

"The key issue is where they got the Extraordinary Ship Materials from; materials capable of Extraordinary Transformation are not found everywhere. Do you think the raw materials are related to the Treasure Tree we lost in the Southern Continent?"

The religious war is nearing victory; some matters within the Empire's high-level circles are no longer secret. The people here all have a certain level of knowledge about the lost Treasure Tree.

Thud, thud, thud...

Suddenly, the "St. Cruz Pearl's" adjutant knocked and entered, saluted, and reported:

"Report, Prince, Captain, we just passed by the outermost cruiser of the Tulip Sea Region and are about to leave the territory of the alliance."

"Okay, noted. No need to stop; we shall return directly to the homeland. I must return to meet His Majesty the Emperor."

"As you command, Prince!"

The group's conversation continued.

The battleship captain thoughtfully spoke:

"I think it's likely their doing; in the 'Battle of Benin', Phaletis was the biggest winner.

Only they had the resources to secretly transport such a large number of Treasure Trees during the chaos, which caused our self-built 'Sea Monarchy' ship's launch to be greatly delayed... Hmm? Fog is rising?"

As the conversation was halfway through, they suddenly noticed large patches of dense white fog rising on the sea without warning through the porthole.

Bang—

Soon, the door was shoved open, and the adjutant rushed back in:

"Report, after the fog obstructed vision, we lost contact with the two warships assigned to escort us! Even signals from signal guns are completely unresponsive."

"What? Level 1 battle readiness! Order all crew to take combat positions!"

The group slightly paled, immediately realizing this was no accidental weather phenomenon, but a premeditated attack. As the military commander, the captain instantly issued battle commands.

Looking at the dense fog outside the window, Prince Manolo placed his hand on his sword hilt, his eyes cold:

"Could it be Phaletis? No, they wouldn't dare!"