Before setting off for Naria, Li Ran made adjustments to the existing armed forces.
The spearmen and crusaders carried by the Star Wind Fleet exchanged defenses with the undead troops recruited by the Forgotten Castle.
Lancers and Crusaders are living beings. If they wear heavy plate armor, they will suffocate to death if they fall into the sea during a naval battle. However, if they take off their plate armor and replace it with light armor, their protection will be greatly reduced and they will not be able to exert their original capabilities. combat effectiveness.
In contrast, skeletons and ghosts have no such restrictions.
As undead, skeletons don't need to breathe and can even fight underwater while wearing plate armor.
Even if they take off their armor, their hard bones still have a certain degree of protection. Even if their limbs are missing, they will not die from blood loss like humans.
Skeleton soldiers are powerful weapons in naval battles, but ghosts are even better in this regard.
As a spiritual creature that can fly at low altitudes, ghosts can float on the sea and move, and can also pass through physical barriers such as ship hulls and castles to directly attack enemies inside.
When the light of dawn cuts through the dark night, the fierce sea breeze blows away the sedimentary clouds above the castle.
On the vast sea, one after another, Buran-class battleships raised their white sails, furled their anchors, and started a new voyage against the tide.
On the deck of the Rebel Knight, Li Ran, Eureka and Anastasia stood at the bow of the ship.
Behind them, the main gun of the Rebel Knight, originally wrapped in canvas, was bathed in the golden morning light.
This giant cannon has a thick barrel, which was later cast by the blood blacksmith from mana metal.
Inside the heavy turret located under the bridge and behind the gun barrel, there is a huge and sophisticated magic focusing mechanism hidden.
Existing technology cannot create such a magic focusing mechanism. It is the culmination of Hammerfall's long-term research results.
The mages of Hammerfell gave full play to the spirit of usurpationism and carried out functional integration and assembly of ancient Shantiri relics that did not know their principles but only their effects.
Li Ran once heard Murazeer explain the internal structure of the turret.
It contains a giant hollow metal ball found in the far north that can quickly absorb magic power.
A gorgeous cylinder-shaped device that can purify and compress magic power, purchased at a high price on the empire's black market.
And a broken Colossus Eye that was found in the ruins of Eastern Shantiri, capable of focusing magic energy and accelerating its launch.
Three ancient Shantiri relics that could not be hit with eight poles and had completely different functions were connected and assembled together through magic metal engraved with magic patterns, and finally created this huge magic cannon that only existed in legends.
The mechanical clan's siege weapon, the psychic beam cannon, was so powerful and treacherous that it was given the murderous nickname "Silver Death" by the soldiers of the Wolf Principality.
This giant cannon on the ship can also quickly purify and gather the surrounding magic energy, and launch destructive magic energy beams.
When it was born, Muraziel gave it a resounding name - the Sword of Asha.
In addition to the main gun "Asha's Sword", the Rebel Knight is also equipped with the Shantiri version of the "ship shield generator", "impact power amplifier" and other mechanisms. As long as there are sufficient dragon blood crystals or Powered by the Shantiri Crystal, it can exert extremely strong combat effectiveness.
During his short stay in Forgotten Castle, Li Ran not only acquired a sea undead corps, but also harvested a large number of rare Shantiri crystals.
At this moment, Li Ran was confident about his exploration trip to Nariya.
Facing the cool sea breeze, Li Ran asked the necromancer beside him: "How far are we from Naria?"
Anastasia smoothed back her black hair that was blown by the wind, looked at Li Ran with quiet green eyes, and explained: "Forgotten Castle and Summerset Islands are located on the eastern edge of the Hasima Empire, and Nariya is Located in the center of the empire, if the wind direction is favorable and the sea conditions are good, we will probably need to sail for another three days.”
Li Ran looked at the vast sea and sighed: "I wonder how Naria's situation is going. Will the Eternal Queen agree to our request for the Dragon Blood Crystal?"
Anastasia thought for a moment and said softly: "In fact, the good relationship between me and the Eternal Queen did not come out of thin air. I have a sister who lives in Naria and became the daughter of the Water Dragon God Sarasa. God’s Chosen Hero.”
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Eureka's eyes widened in surprise: "Sister? Do you have a relative from the Naga tribe?"
Anastasia laughed softly: "Few people have heard of her name and deeds. My sister Irina is a girl who is much braver and more decisive than me. When there was civil strife in the Holy Empire, The Griffin family fell apart, and our five brothers and sisters were scattered to various places, and it was at that time that Irina came to the Hasima Empire."
Li Ran asked with a strange look on his face: "Are you talking about something that happened hundreds of years ago?"
"Yes," Anastasia didn't pay attention to Li Ran's subtle tone, "After Irina arrived in Hasima, she used her courage, force and wisdom to win the favor of the Eternal Queen. She once served as Hashima. A general of the Xima Empire, he led the Naga army to defend the Emerald Ocean when the demons invaded. However, mortal life is fragile after all. She was seriously injured in a battle and was on the verge of death. Finally, with the help of the Eternal Queen, she became Sara. The hero chosen by the gods of Sa and was blessed with immortal life."
"It was with the help of the Eternal Queen and the invitation of Irina that I came to the Forgotten Castle to strengthen the seal of Namtaru Spider Mother," Anastasia showed a serious look, "So I believe that Nari Ya is still safe now, because the Eternal Queen already has the strength of a demigod, Irina is a powerful seventh-level God-chosen hero, and there are countless Naga armies stationed in the Rainbow Pearl City, even the super-powerful ones If an attack comes, Nariya can be sure to be safe.”
Li Ran said with some expectation: "I hope so. With Irina's help, I believe it will be easier for the Star Wind Leader and Hasima to reach a cooperative relationship. After all, like you, she also has the blood of Griffin flowing in her body!"
Anastasia was suddenly startled.
Griffin's blood?
The necromancer turned to look at Eureka who was standing aside. The blue spirit was jumping up and down in her arms, making the female knight confused.
Anastasia shook her head to clear the illogical thoughts from her mind.
Li Ran's voice rang again: "By the way, when was the last time you saw Irina?"
Anastasia said casually: "Before the Broken Star War broke out."
"Before the Broken Star War broke out?!" Li Ran showed a surprised expression, "That was such a long time ago..."
Seeing Li Ran's exaggerated reaction, Anastasia realized that the past hundred years had indeed been a long time.
