Instantly, hundreds of shells converged over Basha’s Sacred Mount.
A streak of light flashed, revealing the mountain defense array, usually passive and concealed, now under assault from the explosive force of the shells, sending ripples spreading out.
“Your Highness, we must go!” Rocco looked at Toby. If they didn’t leave soon, they would be in trouble.
“Retr…”
“What’s the rush, Your Highness? It’s always a pleasure to receive friends from afar.” A haunting voice echoed in Toby’s ear.
Not far away, a dozen warships slowly emerged, flying the Babington Family’s flags.
Matthew and a figure in black robes stood at the forefront of the ships, their faces adorned with gentle smiles.
Toby and Rocco’s expressions darkened instantly. Their whereabouts had been compromised. Toby glanced at Rocco, unsure of their next move.
“We break through forcibly…” Rocco whispered, advising Toby.
Toby looked at the encirclement of ships, a grim expression on his face. “Soldiers, heed my command! Breakthrough!”
Twenty-odd Montiria warships surged forward with full force. However, the Babington Family’s ships wouldn’t sit idly by, their cannons fired directly.
For the Montirian ships, the Cathayan Torpedoes delivered a devastating blow. One shot was often enough to render a ship immobile.
Matthew, accompanied by the figure in black, leaped towards Toby’s flagship, Stormbringer.
Rocco saw them approaching and hurriedly grabbed Toby, preparing to flee.
“Mr. Rocco, we can’t lose Stormbringer!”
“Your Highness,” Rocco said coldly, “If Matthew reaches us, there will be no escape for us!”
Reluctantly, Toby followed Rocco swiftly onto another ship that was breaking through, heading back toward Montiria.
Caspian watched Matthew approach, smiling broadly. “Mr. Larson, of the twenty-five ships in this battle, we captured thirteen, damaged eleven, and one escaped!”
Matthew nodded and said, “Master Babington, if not for your timely assistance, this wouldn’t have gone so smoothly. Please pass this Longevity Pill to Old Master Babington.”
He produced a small jade bottle containing a specially crafted Longevity Pill, capable of extending natural lifespan by 20 years.
“But my grandfather has recovered. What’s this?” Caspian took the jade bottle from Matthew, looking at favonovel.com with curiosity.
“This is the Longevity Pill, which can delay organ failure, roughly extending life by twenty years…”
Hearing this explanation, Caspian’s eyes lit up. If his grandfather could live another twenty years, the Babington Family would undoubtedly become a leading force in the maritime world.
“I’ll convey your regards to my grandfather, Mr. Larson. The Babington Family will never refuse a future call for help.” Caspian turned joyfully and left to deliver the good news to his grandfather.
Meanwhile, Matthew directed his men to berth the thirteen captured warships at the docks of Basha’s Sacred Mount.
Poor Rocco and Toby had no idea that an extensive surveillance network encompassed the hundred-mile radius around Basha’s Sacred Mount. The moment they arrived, they were spotted directly, aided by the Babington Family’s cooperation.
Standing on the Stormbringer, Matthew pondered continuously.
Now that Toby and Garrett had suffered setbacks in their power, would Gadel seize this opportunity to rise?
In the Royal Palace of Montiria, Iris, reviewing documents, came across a particular file. It detailed Toby’s naval deployment request and proof from two days ago, filling Iris with a sense of foreboding.
She hurriedly took the document to herfather, seeking his counsel.
Listening to Iris, King Gawain I’s eyes flashed with anger. “That scoundrel of a son!”
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