English Volume 21 Chapter 07 Death Aura

chapter 07. Death Aura

"Ahem, nice breeze."

Weed said through his crooked smile.

Since the maximum capacity of the medium-size ship has been reached, its speed was clearly slower.

"We have to quickly escape from this encirclement."

Golden Bird continually goes back and forth doing recons in order to inform Weed on the enemies' location.



They were moving forward into the wide sea. They were trying their hardest to slip past their enemies, determined to see the end of the Unfreezing River and escape. However, their enemies had better mobility.

"It's time to use the preparations we've made for this day......"

Weed gave the numerous living sculptures with beaks and with wings a certain job.

"I want you to go to the nearby ice field, there you will see some places that have cracks. I want you to break that ice off from the main land. Be careful with those things."

The job was to recover the large amount of japtem acquired from monster hunting in Jigolaths.

The living sculptures used their beaks or other tools to chisel the the side of the ravine. Sacks of japtem came out left and right, and they quickly gathered them all.

If you would look at Yellowy you could see such a pathetic sight.

"I'm glad I can’t fly."

Weed was happy with his investments on the living sculptures, they will be working for him forever.

Working  5 days a week with no or annual or monthly bonuses and other business benefits.

Yellowy tried asking for a leave, when the time of his cow calves were born, but he was denied and was made to work around the clock.

Paternity leave is also banned!

Constantly being threatened to be eaten and made to work underground in the mines was the worst possible working condition.

He had buried the japtem in the ice at the river banks anticipating this to happen.

“To pass up on my precious items …”

Weed said with such sadness that his face crinkled.

Sorrow filled Weed's heart as he looked at the cinematic scene of the Jigolaths landscape and remembered Nada Sōsō(film), he pretended to yawn as tears started to come out.

Weed decided to be honest with his emotions right now.

"Each drop of my tears costs 800 gold, no more like 8,000 gold. No matter what the situation I will never give a discount!"

By no means are this tears not his true feelings.

"Accumulated stress could cause gastrointestinal disease to occur. You can never know when your habitual intake of food will be like having small blades inside your stomach.

To help fight stress of losing that much money, I better buy some antidepressants so that I won't die!"

The ship was pushing towards the sea. Weed who was looking at the direction of Jigolaths saw a massive fleet appear.

The Battleships from both Haven Kingdom’s fleet and the United Pirates’ fleet appeared.

"A bit sooner than I expected. But I don’t have to wait for them!."

Tower sculptures  presented the most brilliant play of the year without better knowledge of actual events.

Weed released the Sculptural Transformation from the appearance of Griffith as it has lost its meaning.

He took off the specially made clothes that he made through sewing, to look like him.

When he gets back to Morata he can sell these clothes, so the clothes needs to be kept clean.

Once he turns into a lich, there could be some unwanted alterations done on the clothes as the result of the transformation.

The power of the undead is an ever growing concern, But it is absolutely needed if he wanted to take command of all those Ghost Ships.

"Sculptural Transformation!"

Weed turns into the sculpture of a Lich that he is holding. This makes his appearance much older.

Jubyeoneseoneun Weed floated in midair, he was at least 30 centimeters from the ground, he was covered by a swirling black aura on his body.

Anyone witnessing such a dazzling scene will most likely gulp down their saliva as they feel the massive overpowering presence of his lich form.

- Sculptural Transformation has been used.  As the sculpture has been carved by the Sculptor with enormous affection they now resemble each other! -The body has now changed to that of a lich so a number of equipment have become unusable and are recommended to switch them. You can not wear mithril or divine equipment and it may be necessary to obtain new equipment based on the species type. -As a result of the transformation wisdom and intelligence has increased significantly. Stamina limitations disappear. When you use the skill of necromancer you will gain 25% additional effects. Levitation is done spontaneously. Magic power has increased drastically. Due to the effects of high art stat you have transformed into an Undead Summoner. Death Aura has been triggered. Except for leadership and charisma all the other stats are reduced. The Luck stat is reduced to the lowest. Health and Mana will increase dramatically. Life Drain and Mana Drain can be used at 20% efficiency but is unusable in the sunlight. It can be used to recover health and mana. You are now fatally weak to divine power. This form will remain until Sculptural Transformation is removed. -Warning! As the side effects of using Sculptural Transformation into a Lich all activities done in this form may be taken as actions against humanity. Complete Lich Variation: 19.3% -by using Sculptural Transformation into a Lich you've increased sculptural understanding by 1 level.

Look closely at the really awesome Lich!

"But I’m still only at the lower levels."

Weed took a glance at his transformed look and was satisfied with the change.

He had transformed into an absurdly average skeleton lich.

I am lower leveled compared to Lich Shire and he was insufficient when compared to the higher level Lich Bar Khan.

But now, I do have the necromancer ability Death Aura and by practicing the dark arts I have now amplified undead summoning in exchange for their deaths.

One of the disadvantages of the Death Aura is that its range is small. He would need a better way to satisfy this condition.

"I don’t need to wear high heels  in order to get some height."

Because he was floating 30 cm from the ground his eyes sparkled, as his point of view has improved.

Liches are strong at night nevertheless he was able to move well during daytime.

"Hmmm."

On the other hand, Drinpelt's fleet  was  still chasing them while crossing adverse circumstances.

“They are going to catch up to us in 5 minutes”.

Keeping in mind the speed of the opponent's boat, calculating how much time it would take for them to be within magical range.

Weed's sailboat barely escapes the magical shot as flames whizzed by.

It was while passing by them in the sailboat hauling the japtem, Weed heard.

“Here”   

“We are here”

“Weed-nim, we have been waiting for you. Please give us a ride. This way!”




Far from the river there were three humanoid figures, shaking and shivering they weren't looking for trouble. But they found it.

The group was walking past the glacier area, somehow trying their best to stay alive.

Hoping that Weed will come this way when leaving the river.




Weed rose to the deck to ardently see the scene from the rear portion of his vessel.

“What? Stop to help you, Drinpelt’s battleship fleet is chasing us, you know?”

“Please Weed-nim give us a ride.”

“Oh-Oh! Wrong! I'm not going to give you a ride.”

“Weed-nim, we have tried to return to the continent, but there was no way...”

Common sense would suggest that while escaping from the river and running from a massive fleet there was no way he would turn back to get the three of them. He had no obligation to save them.

After weed passed them, the three of them ran across the glacier on foot looking for something to reach the boat.

There were no trees around to build a raft. They were also in a predicament since the levels of the mobs are beyond their reach.

They went along downstream of the Unfreezing River, then they rode across a small board dipped in the icy waters in order to cross to the glacier out in the sea.

Of course, in the middle of the sea, glaciers tend to melt and are discarded but if you were to see their miserable plight, even a blind man could have seen them.

"Please give us a ride!"

The triad tried, desperately shouting, to reduce the speed of the sailboat when Weed came close.

Weed was on top of the deck.

"Going to the Mainland?"

"Yes, of course. We've changed, all our bad qualities are gone!"

Maybe if they lived here for a few months to one year on this sad isolated land they won't be so ignorant anymore and will change their ways.

In Royal road a place full of joy and happiness, they were trapped in a remote place for so long as if they were locked up!

Tears were hardly seen as they were pretending to cry with a running nose. As they plead, Heinz, Fractal and Bodomir were like gentle lambs.

Weed calmly replied.

"My ship boarding fees are a bit expensive... How much money do you have on you? "

He may have changed into a lich but his love for money had not grown any less.

Heinz eyeballs rolled, however famous of a villain you may be, if you're certain to suffer then you would have to respond obediently.

"The three of us together have 2,759 gold."

In other words the amount was so small that Weed could just easily walk away.

But in reality he had barely half of that proposed amount.

Weed shook his head at the suggested offer.

"The toll is 7,000 gold ... I'm sorry but I will never budge."

"Yes? But Weed ajeossi can't we take this ride for free we've been waiting for you...

There is no way we can pay your proposed amount. You can't leave us here, there is no way to escape this place!"

“There are other ships coming this way. If you have no money, try to get on the other boats."

"You scoundrels have already given me a hard time! I highly doubt it that anyone aside from me would give you a ride, although I could be wrong."

"You discuss amongst yourselves on the decision that you've made, I'm sure after much thought you will agree with my persuasive logic."

Weed saw that Yellowy was about to say something, but then only kept silent and nodded.

If you get into a mess then you better manage to get out of it yourself, commit to your responsibilities and don't desert them.

Weed cut them off with a single stroke saying.

"It's up to yourselves to get out of this circumstance."

As if losing interest.

"Considering the distance, even 200 gold to board would still be expensive."

"If you can't stomach the price then find another alternative."

The ship didn't have to take in villains who doesn't deserve mercy.

Weed's purpose was for one thing.

He was leaving this place anyway and they were returning to the same destination.

Since these scammers are in a pinch, he might as well overcharge them for the ride and teach them a lesson about their attitude!

“Hey, you guys better give the money soon”

“If we don't go with him, we will stay stuck in this place”

Drinpelt’s fleet who was chasing them came into view.

No time to bargain anymore

At this rate, everything will come to nothing.

Watching the oncoming Drinpelt fleet, both Bodomir and Fractal became more anxious than Weed.

The trio took out all their money, jewels and other valuables and calculated. It only came to 7425 gold.

“Weed-nim, we will pay the 7000 gold”

“In advance”

Between the three of them they barely produced 7000 gold and sprang into the sail boat.

And saw a whole army of living sculptures on deck.

“Where the hell did all these monsters come from?”

“It’s great but very scary.”

All the living sculptures were creepy looking and their appearance would overwhelm anyone.

“You will be stuck here for few months. So behave properly to avoid any trouble.”

“It’s time to work hard.”

They breathed a heavy sigh, knowing there was no way out.

“From now on, you drive this boat .”

“Yes, we will”

The trio are going to do everything he said.


Weed thought that even though his ship sailing skill has improved. Because the ships speed is slow due to overload, he reasoned that their skill might help.

Even though they were called 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh, they were never caught before because of their excellent sailing skills.

Since, the enemy is the Haven Kingdom’s fleet and the United Pirates’ fleet, they would have to increase their speed to escape.


“Adjust the sails to ease into the wind”


“Change the direction of the ship in the direction of the currents to get the most out of it, to speed up the sailing.”


The '3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh' are busy running back and forth fixing the sails and ropes in order to a pick up the speed of the sailboat.


Weed was pleased in the corner of his mind.


-He's squeezing us out for all we are worth.


-We only have 425 gold is left.
In spite of the crazy situation. Weed still managed to swindle the famous 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh.

-Does he think we would forget everything he did to us? For now we will go along with it and when the time is right we will rob all his treasures.

-Kill Kill Kill.

They were whispering to each other while working.

Weed walked onto the deck and while looking at the incoming Haven Kingdoms fleet, he said.

“Oh, you guys?”

“Yes?”

“Food costs money.”

“Eh?”

“Its 3 gold for a sip of water and 5 gold apiece of raw fish until we get back to continent.

This is a high level of unspeakable tyranny, to reap excessive profit!
“By what means do you expect us to pay that!”

Fractal tried to strongly protest but paused and with a mild voice continued.

“That is, we will be sailing this ship until we reach our destination, so can you pay us some money for going as fast as we can.”

Yellowy nodded thinking it was actually a smart proposal and a reasonable compromise. There was no reason to refute this level of compromise.

“1 copper per day”

“Eh?”

“If you don't like it then get off!”

"......."

He was like a mugger with knife.

By using the smallest opportunity and efficiently squeezing everything out of his prey.

They couldn’t talk back because it was a decision made from a position of power.

The scary thing were the living sculptures that he gave life to. They follow him like he is their parent.

The living sculptures that were watching everything that Weed was doing learned that, ‘life is all about money.’




Drinpelt was watching when then 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh appeared and were let onto the ship.
Asshole.

Even Drinpelt had a dirty feelings because of the insults.

It may be hard on the land but trying to escape through the sea is going to be even harder.

The leaders of the Hermes Guild had reminded him every single day to catch Weed as soon as possible.

Through the broadcast they saw Weed for the first time in all of the Versailles Continent, completing the most difficult ‘S’ level quest successfully even with their interference.

Even with reinforcement sent to them they were unable to show any improvement in performance.
They may have suffered on land but it’s an entirely different scenario in the sea.

He admitted his lack of experience in land but in sea he was a king.

“He is just running away for his life after all he did, arrogant jerk”

Drinpelt was not worried about winning against him because of the huge difference between their ship’s combat forces, but he was worried about the reaction of others after he wins.

“Should I finish him off in a single attack?  No, that’s too soon for disposing him after all he did.”

Armed with the latest artillery weapon with a very high fire power, 1 medium-sized sailing ship will be easily destroyed without resistance.

“Because it is a naval warfare it would be an easy victory for me without a doubt.”

Seeing as they can win without resistance we need to prioritize recovering honor which is a more pressing matter.

Because it’s a naval warfare that he can win he may be able to get some ratings for the show.

“Their ship’s rear is coming into range”

Petty officer shouted in a loud noise.

The 3 Mad Shark Becky Nin were sailing the ship, but were unable to increase the speed more than the original speed because of the excessive load.

Drinpelt hardened his resolve and gave the command.

"Forward, commence bombarding.”

“A little bit more before they come in range”

“Begin shelling at once but aim at their surroundings.”

The Medium-sized sailing ship would be easily sunk that it would look so lame.

The ability to get rid of the sail while showing off a thoroughly dominant force in the shelling.

He directed the assault operation with his elite forces on the enemy’s boat.

Drinpelt was aiming for a perfect win!

Drinpelt’s order was passed along to the entire fleet.

Haven Kingdom 2nd fleet’s warships came to the front and turned at an angle revealing the side of the ship.

Four doors opened, each with a mounted Cannon and they opened fire sequentially.

Boom... boom.. boom. boom boom boom boom!

More than five ships, putting together the 160 doors opened and the cannons fires were launched.

Shells fired from the artillery cannons flew making a parabolic arc and falling down in places not far from Weed’s ship.

A column of water sprang from river with a deafening roar, which shot up to the heavens with a height of more than 10 meters.

“Reload!”

The artillery units in the ship that just fired were reloaded again.

The captain’s artillery were loaded so fast with speed and accuracy because of the degree of skills and training done of the crew.

The weight due to the number of mounted the cannons, caused the ship's mobility to be very slow, but despite such weaknesses. Drinpelt’s warship joined the chase once more.
This time 7 other ships revealed their sides with open door.

“Fire.”

238 shells were fired simultaneously!

This time the launch angle was even higher and more shells dropped in the river and many columns of water were raised again.

The entire might of the artillery cannons were shown, when there was a huge surge created due to the shelling.

The Shells were getting closer and closer to weed’s ship.

“The distance is shrinking. step on it faster!”

“Now, Get the ship to its max speed”

The 3 Mad Shark Becky Nin were struggling at the hull to increase the speed of the ship.

Weed could use black magic to form a shield with dark aura and yet he did not feel the need to use it.

The scene of all the shells falling in the river at once is difficult to see very often.

The best spot to watch while being chased with a narrow margin was the stern.

The timid and cowardly yellowy was hiding in the cabin and next to him was Seoyun with a mask like face.

“Shells are very expensive with the cost 3 gold each…..
Those guys have a lot of money”

They are boasting an enviable amount of money!

The river was occupied by lots of ships that were chasing after them, it hurts my stomach seeing as they have armed their ships to the brim with their wealth.

The commercial development in the central continent is very high because of its high population, because of that the Haven Kingdoms fleet was heavily armed.

Because of the clear view in the sea their vision is good, which made Weed possible to see the enemy from the back of the ship. But just like him Drinpelt also had a clear view of everything from his ship.

Weed had a bad habit of deliberately provoking his enemies.

Just like a heroic knight watching a little lamb eating grass.

If he loses his life, he would lose his precious items and his skill proficiency level would also drop.

So looking and analyzing the enemies constantly was a very important factor.

Great courage is also necessary in order to live.

Haven Kingdoms fleet and pirate ship were chasing them at full speed along the unfrozen river.

“Its time to start”

When the enemy ships came into a fixed position, Weed shouted.

“It’s time to burn everything.”

Out of the sculptures made by the head of the 13th sculpture guild there was a fire giant.

Because he was made out of fire he couldn’t ride in the boat as it was made out of wood. It might have endanger other living sculptures.

The fire giant had to take another ride in place of the ship.




After Weed left on the Ghost Ship. Bingryong, Wyvern and Phoenix were raising their levels while hunting.

"Kueeek! "

Bingryong used ice breath, Wyvern used air drop attacks and Phoenix used fire spin to torments all the monsters while hunting.

They were already very powerful one on one, but when they all gathered together to hunt the monsters on the ground they were a piece of cake.

They were living and eating well but they missed Weed’s warm food.

“I wonder what the master is doing.”

“Eating food is not delicious without master”

“We are not going to eat anything delicious in a place like this”

Once in a while Wyvern decides to talk about weed. It had become worse because he has been gone for three months of the Versailles Continent’s time.

“ I want to eat the food made by master.When he comes back I should ask him to make delicious food.”

“I want to see the Master. I want to eat the food he makes even if he harasses us.”

Having been created first, the Wyverns spent the longest time together with weed seeing him as his parent.

Even though they were made to look ugly, they cannot betray their master.

“I really want to go to the Master.”

Phoenix was born with five brothers, but now he was alone. Now even though he was burning strongly, he was very lonely. So sometimes he looks towards the ocean and cries sadly while thinking of Weed.

“I really wonder if we can go to where master is?”

“A trip to fly to the Master would be good.”

Wyverns had the most experience with frequently traveling long distances to and fro to the northern mountains.

They roamed the wide continent with free personality.

“Let’s go to where Master is.”

Bingryong, decided to join them, because he did not want to remain alone.

“I will also come with you guys.”

While Flying to the North!

The trip to the north consists of areas covered in glaciers, Bingryong being the most experienced there guided them. So the Wyverns flew in the rear.

They looked like migratory birds, the living sculptures flew in search of their master.

“Go through here”

“It stinks.”

"I can feel Masters presence around, This evil, vulgar and malicious presence is definitely our masters."

The Living sculptures flew over the land rather than the sea and flew closer to the Jigolaths.

“Keuwoeoeoeo! I can feel my strength coming back to me”

Bingryong’s Health and strength increased tremendously because of the cold glaciers.

Wyverns were weak to the cold but they were able to bear with it because of the clothes that Weed made for them. Also by flying close to Phoenix they avoided freezing to death.

“Do you think master will be happy to see us?”

“What if he gets angry and hits us?”

“I don’t want to be bullied and treated badly, forced to eat less and made to work all the time.”

Wy-three raised his head and asked them.

“I cant stand up to it. What if we start hunting in this place and go to master afterwards?”

Given their long, eventful time spent together, they know only too well what Weed will make them do in the high seas.

So the living sculptures waited not far from Jigolaths while hunting.

The power of Phoenix did not weaken even if he was at the glaciers. Blazing hot fire everywhere. He grew up fighting monsters that had high fire resistance,so fighting monsters that had resistance to ice was easy.

The monsters in the glaciers gave high experience and their meat’s nutritional value was high.

The Phoenix, Bingryong and the Wyverns were hunting as a party!

Before they went to find Weed, they saw a figure of a fire giant striding along the the glacier.

Living among other Living sculptures made with art they were able to recognize him immediately.

“Do you know our Master, Weed?”

Seeing Bingryong, Phoenix and Wyvern blocking the way, the Fire Giant nodded his head and answered.

“He is the person who granted me life.”

"We came to life earlier than you. "

“That mean’s we are all family.”

The Living sculpture created a simple hierarchy and were generally friendly to each other.

Because of Weed’s high Charm and command ability, even though Bingryong and Phoenix  had opposite affinity, they were able to become intimately acquainted immediately.

And the Phoenix who had lost his brothers said.

We have similar personalities, so I like you.”

The Fire Giant with a sword in his hand and fire coming from his eyes, said:

“I like you too.”

“Where are you going?”

“Master asked me to go hide and wait in the place where the river is narrow.”


“And it’s not easy walking to that place.”


The Fire Giant was going towards the unfrozen river.

Because of the heat generated by his entire body the glacier easily melts. And whenever his leg slips and touches the water, steam raises. But the Fire Giant was still ceaselessly trying to cover the ground. Looking at this, Phoenix made a suggestion.

"Get on my back. You can't ride others but you can ride on me.”

Phoenix and the Fire Giant flew low shooting past the Unfreezing River.

With wings wide spread over the river. You can't help but be mesmerized.

For creatures unfamiliar with flying like the Fire Giant, they could not help but shout.

"Kiyaaaaa!"

Flying in the sky was ingenious, consequentially they could return at tremendous speed to Weed's summon.

Phoenix tucked his head between his wings while beating furiously above the canyons to speed up to maximal speed.

The sight of them looked like a hot blazing comet, high over the action taking place below.

"Griffith-nim, an unconfirmed group of monsters have appeared in the rear."

The Pirate fleet on the back were the first one to discover the Phoenix and the Fire Giant.

In the night sky they emerged from afar and  stood out exceptionally well.

The Pirate fleet who is great at chasing was placed at the rear with good reason. The Kingdom of Haven's fleet has a great defensive power but they will surely be left behind if they were at the rear.

If the Kingdom Of Haven entered into a hundred maritime battles, anyone would be doubtful that they would suffer defeat even once.

The Pirates were busy looting the sunken ships rather than showing their greater mobility skills.

But Griffith believed that a perfect opportunity would come.

"Even if you've thought up of a lot of ways to escape, accidents are still bound to happen as you blindly follow the river."

"Incidentally, it's a really stupid thing for Drinpelt's fleet to give chase, He can't expect to catch up. He should have prepared a better contingency plan."

Griffith had closely followed behind and was ready for battle.

Griffith gave out his command to his Pirate Fleet.

"Unleash the cannons!"

The pirate ships all loaded, fired their cannons and launched them instantly!

"KyaAhAhAAH!"

Immortal Phoenix tucked its wings and spins and swerve to avoid the ammunition shells.

Sticking closely to avoid their weak attempts. Shells pass by barely grazing them and drop into the river.

Gifted with great stamina and vitality, this is nothing beyond the Phoenix.

The shells of the magical bullets carried powerful flames and created big explosions.

"Kiyaoooooo!"

The Phoenix's power did not dwindle.

The Phoenix and the Fire Giant were entrusted with a very difficult mission. Both having flame attributes they could withstand the damage from the shells.

Using the ability to absorb the flames, the destroyed gut is restored to full vitality.

Griffith used the essential tool of a sailor. Looked through the telescope and saw that events vividly. He then said that.

"The ability of a Phoenix sure is great."

Weed knew that situation would best fit them. The gigantic fire monster took damage and had a hard time holding on properly.

"Reload Magic bullet!"

Magician Guilds, sell cannon shells with inherent explosion magic which increases the price making them even more expensive.

Phoenix was stiff and took damage from the line, it began to move as the preparation for magic bullet reload was being done.

Phoenix flew between them leaving an excessive wake.

"Was that our attack?"

When Griffith asked the Pirates they all nodded their heads.

They were gunning for each other not wanting to say that they've wasted the magic bullet.

"Kiyahooooooooo!"

Phoenix was target by the Kingdom of Haven fleet, from the high altitude its feathers were scattered.

They were falling towards the ground and was soon it raining with a huge open fire plume.

"What a bunch of crap?!"

"Divine shield."

"Neptunian Protection!"

The priests casted the various protection magic spells, as they finished the spell contract, the sea guardians protected the ships.

The power of the divine shield and water barriers weakened as it gave non-stop protection against the surprise attack.

"Take down the sails."

The crew of the large sailing ship were all experienced sailors and they quickly took down the sails.

The debris from the surprise attack continued to rain a few more. The ships were protected  with the combination of sorcery and the hung special wards. While the other wooden ships were completely destroyed.

But even a small fire on the sail would mean big trouble, making them vulnerable at any moment.

If you're a weak Monster, the rain of fire might mean instant death. But they are ready to respond to the situation, through several experiences of monster-hunting.

The Holy Knights, soldiers and support Priest of Hermes Guild were protected inside the wide Mana Shield.

"In the case of subsequent attacks, Magicians should prepare their corresponding counter magic attack. Rather than just attack be on the defensive as well men."

Drinpelt said that to his fleet he believed that they had advantage in terms of defensive power.

That limits their ship maneuverability, but come in range of their Magical Bullets and Cannons. You will be placed in the same situation as the Phoenix.

The Fire Giant riding on the Phoenix was not greatly alarmed about it.

"Master sure is crazy."

The place where the Fire Giant landed made a gorge. As it stood up, it wielded its fire sword.

(SFX) Peopeopeopeong!

The ice was covered in flames, the people were placed under fire aura and suffered explosions!

The impact and the heat caused the ravine to be under pressure on both sides, in addition to the stacked up damage from magic bullets. The ravine was split making a terrible sound.

The damage from the magic bullets has taken its toll. The weak incontinence of snow gradually widens and a large part of it starts to fall down the canyon.

"Avalanche! No, the ice is coming!"

"The ice from the canyon is collapsing!"

"Stop it! Stop it! "

Drinpelt was watching as the gorge was split like a thunderbolt had struck.

Controlling the sea, they tried to maneuver elsewhere. As blocks of ice fell on top of each other. The same thing had been happening on the other side. They needed to somehow defend themselves as it was certain that they would receive damage.

Magicians, Holy Knights and Priests who broke through the magical protection as blocks of ice were sticking off the hull.

A giant ice block is hard to predict, sometimes it would crack into smaller pieces while others just stayed the same.

Taking advantage of the natural features of this place was really risky, especially against these kinds of attacks. Usually it is hard to be prepared for them. Everyone in the canyon could easily be slaughtered.

The blocks of ice from the canyon continued pouring, covering the entire fleet. All of the ships  have been hit.

"Increase the speed! Show us your navigation abilities. Let's get out of this place!"

Drinpelt's battleship Pilduro unwrapped its sails once more and were wide spread.

Both sides of the canyons had fall lumps of enormous ice falling. Quickly evading them squarely as they tried to escape.

The huge block of ice split in two, aiming to sink the ship. All they could manage was to fire the readied magic bullet shells. The impact caused a huge explosion and spread out a lot of flame.

It topped their ship and broke the magic protection from the special made materials of the hull.

"At full sail!"

Drinpelt's battleship advanced with the other ships.

They continued with the flame shots aimed to bury Weed. But chains of chunks of ice fell everywhere.

"Admiral! The damage we've taken is so huge. For the moment we have to turn back now."

"We have to catch that man through any means. We have to eliminate him."

Drinpelt was already in the mouth of the river. Even if he has to personally steer the ship, he would continue to chase him rather than turn back.

Ice blocks with heights like pillars, continued to fall down into the river. The top of the canyon had a lot of piled up stones and sand.

In spite of such a disaster of taking damage from Drinpelt's fleet. The Phoenix up in the air with his jostled feathers continue to move forward.

The rain caused the fire to be put out, but some of the sails were stoked.

“Set up the emergency sails for battle.”

The trained crew switched to the small triangular sails and readied themselves for battle.

The force of the wind blew. But their special material was fire-resistant and wind resistant.

Drinpelt’s fleet and the Pirate ships looked like wounded beasts. Weed was still ahead and they trailed behind him.