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Chapter 854 - 854 79 Strongman's Style

854: Chapter 79, Strongman’s Style 854: Chapter 79, Strongman’s Style “Count, the position of those pirates has been located.

The storm cast them onto Poison Dragon Island, and many of their ships are grounded on the sandbanks,”

Byron spoke respectfully.

Status stemmed from strength.

Since he had intervened yesterday, Hudson’s position on the ship had become even more detached.

Originally just there to lend assistance, he had now become the mainstay for everyone.

There was no alternative; after suffering the calamity of the Ghost Ship and then being visited by a storm, this fleet of the Dalton family had already suffered heavy losses.

Over two thousand five hundred casualties, seven warships sunk, including two third-rate ships of the line and one second-rate.

The number of damaged vessels was even greater.

The losses were as severe as if they had been through a naval battle.

Such a high price had been paid, and none of it was related to their mission; Byron didn’t know how to report this upon his return.

Since things had developed to this point, there was even less possibility of turning back.

If they didn’t eradicate this group of pirates, wouldn’t the Dalton family have suffered for nothing?

To minimize further losses, he could only turn to Hudson for help.

After all, the forbidden spell cast by Maxim before was quite astonishing.

Even warships couldn’t withstand the brunt of a forbidden spell.

If it could be used against the pirates, at the very least it could take out several of the enemy’s main ships, making the subsequent battle easier.

“Sir Byron, after last night’s storm, how long will it be before this area is shrouded in fog again?”

Hudson asked with concern.

“According to the family’s records, after the location of Poison Dragon Island is exposed, there is generally a three to five-day window.”

Count, you’re not thinking of going onto the island, are you?

This place is no land of charity.

Even without the fog, Poison Dragon Island is extremely dangerous!”

Hearing Byron’s response, Hudson immediately shook his head.

“There’s no hurry to go ashore.

Let’s just wait and see how the situation unfolds and let those pirates pave the way for us.

No matter how big their harvest is, after we clear them out, the loot will still end up in our hands.”

…

On Poison Dragon Island, the pirates, unaware they were being targeted, ran into trouble immediately upon landing.

Caught unawares, dozens of them started foaming at the mouth.

“Everyone be careful.

Nearly all the flora and fauna on the island are extremely poisonous; do not touch anything with your hands.

Water sources are especially dangerous.

Last time I was here, I saw someone drink the water from the island and they turned into a pile of bones!”

Savage Beard quickly warned.

The ones sent out to scout were all his underlings; with each death, his chances of breaking free from the Clergy’s control diminished.

“Hurry up, we don’t have time to waste.

If the Alpha People notice Poison Dragon Island, things will become troublesome!”

Bishop Josip scolded sternly.

He, who had dealt with pirates multiple times, knew very well that pirates respect power, not virtue.

To deal with these wicked and desperate fellows, one must be more ferocious than they are.

In any case, they were all a plague; it would be their honor to offer their lives for the glory of the Divine Spirit.

The accompanying Clergy transformed into overseers, urging the pirates to march forward and explore.

The Poison Dragon Island, famous for its ability to poison giants dragons, was not without good reason.

Despite Savage Beard’s warnings, the dangers of the island were unpredictable.

Watching groups of pirates continuously fall, Knight Yelach also realized that something was amiss.

Continuing this method of exploration, the pirates would all be consumed before they could finish searching the island.

“Josip, the situation seems a bit dire.

We have only traveled two li, and we’ve already lost over a hundred men.

If we go on like this, the pirates might collapse.

Let our own use magic to lead the way, clearing some obstacles and reducing the casualties of the pirates.”

After a slight hesitation, Bishop Josip nodded.

Divine Artifacts were not so fragile as to be destroyed by magic without consequence.

There have been destroyed Divine Artifacts, but that only happened in small probability events where The Peak Strong wielded them against each other in combat.

The magic ground sweep markedly lessened casualties among the scouting pirates, but it also slowed down their exploration pace.

The magic power and spiritual power of the magicians were not infinite.

In a dangerous place like Poison Dragon Island, maintaining their strength was vital, so after rotating a few rounds of magic, the team had to stop and recover.

“Island Master, a ruined palace has been spotted ahead!”

The voice of the scouting pirate drew everyone’s attention, especially the Clergy group, who inwardly heaved a sigh of relief.

The continuous extermination of venomous creatures had almost turned them into automatic insecticides.

If they found nothing, they could be ridiculed to death upon their return.

“Continue the exploration!”

Bishop Josip commanded, taking the lead.

A sacred aura was already sensed by him, and the Divine Artifact was very likely in the vicinity.

As for what the pirates thought, what did that have to do with him?

As long as the mission was completed, all these fellows were as good as dead; their opinions were completely irrelevant to consider.

No sooner had the order been given than a torrent of “whooshing” noises erupted, with countless Puppet Snakes spraying out from the palace toward the crowd and claiming hundreds of lives in the blink of an eye.

Even the Clergy’s overseer team experienced casualties for the first time.

Two fifth-rank Warlocks, unfortunately struck by the Puppet Snakes, collapsed and died on the spot, with the accompanying Priests being unable to intervene swiftly enough for rescue.

“Everyone, be cautious.

These are Puppet Snakes, crafted through ancient witchcraft and serve as the Snake Spirit Guards for the Protectors of the Ancient Wizard Kingdom’s Emperor’s Tomb.