The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 762: Volume 23: Rising Winds and Swirling Clouds, - 1: Chaos as Entangled as Hemp

Chapter 762: Volume 23: Rising Winds and Swirling Clouds, Chapter 1: Chaos as Entangled as Hemp

Komer scrutinized the three objects in front of him, which could be described as perfect. The manufacturing of these three magic-armed guns had taken much of his efforts, and although there were no problems with the manufacturing techniques, there were still many flaws that urgently needed improvement. However, this wasn’t the most pressing issue for Komer at the moment; the most difficult part was how to allocate these three magic-armed guns.

Gote had repeatedly threatened that if they were not provided with magic-armed guns soon, they would not only demand the return of the funds provided for the Caucasus, but they would also no longer guarantee the safety of the coastal ports in the Caucasus and Leon Region. The threats in their words had greatly increased.

It was the same with Katrina. Faced with the increasingly powerful Gray Skull, the Carter Fleet, led by the Red-haired Witch, seemed to be struggling. If it weren’t for the strong advantage they had gained earlier and their solid foundation in personnel and ships, the Carter Fleet would have probably already been driven out of the North Mediterranean. Even so, the Carter Fleet had actively reduced its control area, ceding most of the North Mediterranean and retreating its main forces to the Southern Mediterranean Region.

Of course, this did not mean that the Carter Fleet was ready to surrender. Everyone knew that Katrina would not settle for being subordinate to anyone. She was undoubtedly brewing a more ferocious countermeasure to retaliate against Gray Skull’s provocation, which was also the main reason why Gote did not dare to be careless. Because of the Carter Fleet’s flexible and variable tactics in the later period, Gray Skull had always been unable to accomplish its wish to find and decisively battle the enemy’s main force. Although they had taken control of the North Mediterranean Region, they had not been able to truly inflict a meaningful blow on the Carter Fleet, which was not the result Gote wanted.

To force the Carter Fleet into a decisive battle, they would have to push into their stronghold, the Southern Mediterranean, leaving them no way out. This would require stronger martial power to ensure safety. Komer knew that, over the past year, the Gray Skull’s strength had increased dramatically. By defeating the Carter Fleet repeatedly, its influence in the entire Nether Sea and Mediterranean Region had risen rapidly, subtly surpassing the Carter Fleet. However, to secure this position, the Carter Fleet was always a lingering concern.

The Hayreddin’s armed fleet had been established, even though it initially consisted of only a few new ships and was mainly made up of retrofitted old ships. However, Hayreddin’s extensive connections in the Southern Mediterranean Region helped him quickly recruit a large number of skilled hands. Coupled with the Carter Fleet’s safety guarantees, the trade routes from the Southern Mediterranean Region to the vast Continent had quickly become the main profit channel for the Hayreddin Fleet.

Slaves, weapons, food, and necessities continuously flowed to the colonial points along the coasts of the vast Continent, while large amounts of precious metals, various valuable ores, crystal stones, timber, and medicinal materials from the continent were also pouring into the Southern Mediterranean and Caucasus Regions. The substantial profits and guaranteed safety allowed the Hayreddin Fleet to expand rapidly. In just three months since the establishment of the fleet, Hayreddin had already made several round trips between the Southern Mediterranean and the vast Continent. At the same time, Hayreddin also began to meddle in the shipping route of shipping coarse iron and coal southwards from the Caucasus, turning this triangular route into a highly profitable gold route.

But as Hayreddin continuously updated and expanded his fleet’s size, the threat from the southern Demisheme Pirates also grew rapidly. Initially deterred by the power of the Carter Fleet and not daring to provoke them, the Demisheme started to become restless after seeing Hayreddin’s fleet get rich quickly, driven by their greed. This increased the risk for Hayreddin’s armed fleet.

If it was just a small group of Demisheme, Hayreddin believed he could barely cope, but if faced with a large-scale pack-hunting attack from the Demisheme, Hayreddin had little confidence. Thus, Komer also received requests from Hayreddin to turn his armed vessels into a fleet. Of course, after Komer revealed to Hayreddin his capability to manufacture magic-armed guns, Hayreddin’s requests became even more urgent. If equipped with a fleet armed with magic-armed guns, Hayreddin was confident he could sweep across the entire Southern Mediterranean, and consigning the Demisheme to hell would not be a difficult task.

Unable to help himself, he sighed. With only three magic-armed guns in hand, it seemed he could only satisfy Gote and Katrina for now. Gote would have to be stalled with excuses, and Katrina needed to be reminded that just two or three magic-armed guns would not change the overall situation. If she wanted to completely resolve the Gray Skull problem, it would require a comprehensive plan, a perfect strategy to decide the outcome of the battle, and more magic-armed guns to arm the fleet. The Gray Skull Fleet already possessed a few magic-armed guns and had rapidly adapted and formed an effective combat force, whereas the Carter Fleet needed time to adjust and adapt to this aspect.

As for Hayreddin, it seemed he would have to wait a bit longer until the next batch of magic-armed guns was produced. For now, it was necessary to maintain restraint and let the Demisheme boast for a while longer. Once their interest was fully piqued, it would be time to subdue them in one fell swoop.

After much deliberation, Komer still decided to send one of the three magic-armed guns to Mattdam to be handed over to the furious Gray Skull agents, while the remaining two were quietly sent to the Southern Mediterranean. Katrina had spent so many Gold Shields, and if he did not give her something substantial in return, it would not only be difficult to justify, but it would also likely be challenging to continue their cooperation.