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Chapter 848 - 848 76 Ghost Ship_3

848: Chapter 76, Ghost Ship_3 848: Chapter 76, Ghost Ship_3 Near the Misty Marine Region, only this route had been established while other areas remained uncharted, filled with unknown risks.

If they were to survive, they would likely need to return from this vicinity.

“Whether they strayed into it or are here to treasure hunt, we just need to block them here!”

Byron explained with a smile.

Chasing a murderer across the vast ocean requires skill.

Blindly following the enemy could lead to an unknown death.

The risks of unfamiliar routes were simply too great, unpredictable storms, the Sea Race hostile towards humans, powerful Magical Beasts, unique terrain…

Any of these situations could result in heavy losses for the fleet, or even total annihilation.

“Hmm, let’s wait then…”

Before Hudson could finish speaking, three eerily-styled ships appeared in his sight from afar.

Even several miles away, he felt an evil aura rushing towards him, as if it came from the Abyss.

Byron exclaimed in shock, “Ghost Ships!

Three Ghost Ships are heading in our direction.

This is bad, we’ve been spotted!

Pass the order, everyone get ready for battle immediately.

Load all Magic Crystal Cannons, aim at these three Ghost Ships, and fire as soon as they come within range!”

Hudson had also heard of the notorious reputation of the “Ghost Ships.” For those living off the sea, these creatures were the most feared.

It was said that the Ghost Ships were manned by ghosts, some of whom retained memories from their lives.

Though they had been dead for many years, these creatures still believed they were alive and often came out to rob merchants and travelers.

An encounter meant a bloody battle, as ordinary physical attacks did little harm to these monsters.

Only those with extraordinary powers like Knights and Magicians could truly kill these ghosts.

The trouble was that these ghosts, once killed, would soon resurrect on the ship.

Only by destroying the Ghost Ship itself could they be eradicated.

A newly-formed Ghost Ship, similar in strength to ordinary ships, was not very difficult to destroy.

However, Ghost Ships and their ghostly crew could grow in strength by slaughtering more.

Some powerful Ghost Ships were even a challenge for armies.

Most of the time, the best option upon encountering a Ghost Ship was to immediately open fire.

If lucky, the Magic Crystal Cannons would deter them, and the creatures would retreat on their own.

Once they got close and began a blood battle, losses were usually severe.

When capable, major naval forces would try their best to eliminate Ghost Ships on sight.

“Uncle Byron, are these three Ghost Ships very powerful?”

Viscount Caryo asked with a pale face.

On this journey, he had suffered quite a bit.

First, he was tormented by Maxim’s pranks to the point of vomiting, followed by the tumultuous sea waves.

Although Byron had arranged for a Priest to treat him, the life-preserving Viscount Caryo had politely declined, opting to take only a Magic Potion instead.

“Ghost Ships usually appear alone, rarely in groups, and mostly at night.

To be able to rob in daylight means that the ghosts on the ships have grown enough to be unaffected by sunlight.

The fact that three Ghost Ships are moving together implies that the ghosts on board possess significant intelligence, or perhaps have regained much of their living memories.

The last time we exterminated a Ghost Ship that appeared during the day was thirty years ago, and we lost three warships and over eight hundred soldiers, including an Earth Knight.

The last instance of three Ghost Ships appearing together during the day was a hundred years ago.

Today, we’ve run into this situation, and it seems we’re in for a fierce battle!”

After sighing, Byron suddenly said, “Earl Hudson, you are the most powerful among us.

When the battle starts, we will rely on you to destroy the Ghost Ships!”

Deep inside, he was already secretly admiring Earl Piers for his foresight in pulling in strong reinforcements in advance.

If it weren’t for Hudson, their formidable fighter, his first reaction upon encountering such situations would be to order a quick retreat.

Run as far as possible—the experience had taught him never to engage with Ghost Ships of unknown strength head-on.

Against these monsters, no amount of ordinary soldiers would make any difference; only the true masters could eradicate these eerie beings.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find an opportunity to strike!”

Hudson said calmly.

Deep inside, he was starting to suspect he was the protagonist.

Initially, he had only followed along to gain some experience in naval warfare, but now he had encountered Ghost Ships of such caliber.