A little later than the Lemurian Navy, the Cerda Navy also captured the Lemurian Navy.
　The two sides approached in formation and met in the sea southwest of ...... Rosa Island.


　The positions of the two forces are as follows.



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□...... large galley ship dragon attack ship + support ship
☆...... large galley ship fast ship + support ship
...... large galley battlecruiser + support ship
◇...... medium-sized galley assault ship + support ship

Kuro is Lemuria, white is Cerda.
Ten ships in one figure
The Hercules are on the left side of the right wing.
Top is North


　At the beginning of the war, the wind was blowing from the north.
　The Lemurian navy received the wind from the north and quickly closed the distance to the Chelda navy.

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　The battle began with the firing between the two dragonsault ships.
　Both sides' stone throwers roared, sending chunks of stone and metal flying, and the arrows from the crossbows roared.

　A bottle of ...... was released by the Lemurian Navy using a stone thrower.
　The bottle shattered in an instant.

　The bottle instantly shatters, leaking liquid from within.

　Then it ......
　Suddenly, a fire broke out.

　In a flash, the flames spread like a lick across the wooden deck.

　"Put out the fire!　We'll burn down if we don't!
　No, sir!　It won't go out even if we pour water on it!　
　What?

　In the meantime, bottles were being thrown into the fire one after another. ......
　In no time at all, the ship had burned to the ground.

　The sailors jumped into the sea to escape the fire.

　Help me!
　At least let me out of my chains!

　The slaves left on the ship screamed, but ......
　The slaves left behind on the ship scream, but no one has time to help them, and they sink into the sea with the flames.

　That was a close one. ......
　That's true ......, but ...... this is not good.

　But this is not good." muttered the captain of the dragonsault ship, who had narrowly escaped to the sea.

　The captain looked at the ......
　The captain's gaze fell upon one friendly ship after another, burning and sinking into the sea.







　This is the first time the Sacred Flame has been used in action. ...... Yes, it seems to be a great success.
　It's good to know that the fire is reliable. Ordinary oil doesn't work like this. ......

　The Lemurian Navy's dragonsault ships have overwhelmed the Chelda Navy's dragonsault ships.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　Karolina asked them.

　"What kind of weapon is the Sacred Flame?　
　"It's a new weapon made of refined oil ...... from the ground, mixed with pine resin, sulfur and nitre. It burns very well, so much so that it won't even go away if you splash ...... it with water.

　It's like a very primitive napalm bomb.
　You have to be careful when handling it, and depending on the direction of the wind, it can hurt you. ...... If you use it well, it can deal a heavy blow to the enemy.

　Now, our dragonsault ship is firing ...... a three-layered bottle with water in the top, limestone in the middle, and 'holy fire' in the bottom. When the bottle is broken, the water and limestone react and generate heat, igniting the ...... 'sacred flame'.

　"Wow, ......, so it's an amazing weapon?

　"Yeah, that's pretty much the way it works.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure I understand it that well either.

　It was Hupatia and the others who created this.
　It is better to ask them for details.



　"Well, but it's only a ...... tactical weapon. It is the skill and morale of the ...... soldiers and the brains of the generals that determine the outcome of a naval battle. We're better than all of them, though.
　"I'm honored by your praise, sir. Your Majesty.

　Christos smiled happily at Hercule's praise.
　His face tightened immediately.

　"We're moving to phase two.

　He said and began to send out instructions to the entire fleet.







　The Lemurian navy has ...... come up with some strange weapons. ...... Well, I guess we can expect a defeat in a dragon ship shootout.

　Raus I put his hand to his chin.
　In the first place, the Cerda Navy was outgunned in terms of skill, and the Lemurian Navy's weapons had always had good accuracy.
　The damage is much worse than expected, but ......
　It's not at a level where we can't recover.

　The advantage in numbers has not yet been broken.

　As expected. ...... All troops, proceed as planned.

　Rouse I's orders were sent to the entire fleet.


　

　　　　　　　　　I'm sorry.　
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　　　　　　　　The Lemurian Navy is in a tailspin.



　The Lemurian Navy concentrated its forces in the center, riding on the tailwind, while Raus I extended his fleet to both wings as if he were spreading his arms wide open.

　Both sides' aims were now clear.

　"We will continue to break through the enemy's center.
　"We will surround the enemy.

　The two sides clashed violently at sea. 　
　The assault ships increased their speed to collide with each other's angle of attack, and charged ......
　The battle ships rain down their bows on each other.

　"Spirit of the wind!
　Spirit of fire!

　An elf soldier sends wind into a pipe containing the Sacred Flame, and another elf ignites the liquid spewed from the pipe.

　Flames then erupt from the pipe, as if a dragon were about to burst into flames.
　One by one, the ships of the Chellda Navy that came into contact with the flames caught fire and were turned into seaweed.

　However, the Cheluda Navy was not to be outdone, and took advantage of its superiority in numbers to hunt down the Lemurian Navy.
　However, the direction of the wind suddenly changed at this point.

　The wind that had been blowing from the north stopped, and now the wind began to blow from the south.
　With the wind blowing against us, the Sacred Flame could not be used, and the arrows of the longbow could not reach us.
　And the assault ships could not increase their speed.

　The Lemurian Navy lost momentum, while the Chelda Navy gained momentum and stepped up its offensive.




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　　　　　　　　The Lemurian Navy loses momentum, while the Chelda Navy gains momentum and intensifies its offensive.
　　　　　　　　　"Oh, Christos.


　"Ah, Mr. Christos. Actually, the current situation is not so good, is it?
　"Yes, ...... to be honest .......

　Christos says with a tense face.

　"It's pretty bad.

　The Lemurian Navy is surrounded on both wings.
　We're resisting well enough for now, but ......
　The Lemurian navy is now surrounded on both flanks, but they've been able to put up a good fight, but if they continue to close the circle, the ships could collide and cause a catastrophe.

　There's a bigger numbers gap than we thought. ......
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. In the event that you're in the middle of a battle, the difference in race really shows. If you're on land, you're fighting in a group formation, so the race difference doesn't show up as much, but in a small ship.

　As proof of this, ......
A battle ship with Elven longbowmen on board is not far behind the Chelda Navy.
　On the other hand, ships with a high percentage of Humans are being pushed back considerably.

　"Warbeast supremacy. ......

　Hercule muttered to himself.
　It's true that the warbeasts have superior physical abilities. No wonder Raus I claimed that the warbeasts were the most superior race.

　But ......

　"Hey, Christos. Your spirit can increase ...... speed and penetrate the middle of the enemy, right?
　"Yes, but ...... the safety of His Majesty and the Empress is ...... at stake.
　"Christos!

　Hercule forcibly interrupted Christos' words.

　If you can do it, do it. If you can, do it. We can't afford to lose like this. ...... I don't want to see Raus I's smug face even if it kills me.

　And then Hercule smirked.

　If they are warbeast supremacists, ...... we will counter with elf supremacists. Let's teach these dogs a lesson. We, the elves, the High Elves, are the chief of all spirits!