Then, they saw countless aquatic creatures of various sizes gathering underwater, braving the cold to surround the frozen "Ironclad Seahorse".

Slurp—

Slurp—

After a strange sucking sound, a large number of sea creatures shriveled down. The faint blue light on the frozen "Ironclad Seahorse" that Aiven originally saw, however, resurfaced and grew increasingly intense.

A batch of marine life was inexplicably drained, turning into the power of the "Ironclad Seahorse".

Especially its abdomen, the area that should be the nursery pouch for a normal seahorse, gradually formed into a massive blue orb, swelling and contracting as if nurturing something.

The "Royal Guardian," already turning towards the "Storm Horn" to approach, immediately accelerated again upon witnessing this unexpected situation.

Swish swish swish...

The two battleships had just regrouped, forming a horn-like shape to encircle the ice block.

Boom—

The orb in the belly of the "Ironclad Seahorse" exploded suddenly, tearing the bone armor from inside out, and a massive dark shadow burst out.

With a splash, it fell into the sea.

It was a slightly smaller, yet completely intact, brand new "Ironclad Seahorse"!

"Powers of the Ancient Sea God? Manipulation of fish, life absorption, and... rebirth?!!!"

Initially clad in mucus and appearing a bit fragile, the bronze-yellow shell rapidly hardened after soaking in seawater, reverting to its original dark and hard hue.

All this occurred in a flash, so fast that the Navy had no time to react.

Clank..Clank..

The seahorse used the contraction of its pharyngeal muscles to emit a triumphant sound.

"Fire!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!...

Clang! Clang! Clang!...

The Navy's response was the clashing metallic sounds amidst the shower of sparks, crisp yet... hopeless!

The most morale-crushing aspect of fighting a boss with a group isn't an overwhelming enemy, but when one's strongest attack doesn't even trigger a forceful warning.

The cannon fire was still thundering fruitlessly, unable to do anything but delay its steps.

On the "Royal Guardian".

"Aiven, should we run?"

"Can Sais handle two at once?"

"Sure! Just can't outrun it!"

"Damn it... You're actually thinking of running on your own?!"

At this moment.

Even though Aiven knew the "Ironclad Seahorse" could locate the sailboats through the sea's ripples, he still clung to a glimmer of hope and prepared to risk using the "Ghost Cloak" and "Mist Silver Lamp" together to attempt concealment once more.

Just as the "Ironclad Seahorse" was only 60 meters away from the two battleships, when the crew could clearly see the frosty gleam emanating from its golden eyes.

Rumble rumble rumble...

The continuous splashing sound of water explosions drew near, louder and louder!

The crew aboard the two warships saw.

A jade-green meteor streaking across the sea from afar, with a faint long-haired figure visible within the play of light and shadows.

Under her feet, the ocean waves shattered and evaporated, forming a misty white as phantom sea dragon wings extended behind her.

The meteor already leaped when it was twenty meters behind the "Ironclad Seahorse," aiming directly at its relatively slender neck.

"Hah! Slash—!"

A light exclamation.

The jade-green brilliance surged, an inexplicable dragon's roar echoed, lingering on the sea for a long time.

The phantom dragon wings crossed each other like a massive pair of scissors at the moment they passed by the seahorse's body!

Slash—

Splash—!

Blue high-pressure blood gushed forth, and the enormous head of the "Ironclad Seahorse" flew into the air.

The brilliance receded, revealing a tall female knight standing on the sea not far from the two battleships.

Wearing tight-fitting leather armor outlining a perfect, graceful figure, with a golden mask obscuring her features, and uniquely emerald long hair flowing like ocean waves in the wind.

The oversized giant sword she held, nearly as tall as a person, bore silver inscriptions that quietly faded as she sheathed it again.

After that world-shaking slash, powerful and beautiful! Both handsome and valiant!

"Is that a Valkyrie?"

A Navy sailor holding onto a rope murmured, eyes dazed.

"Thank you, Goddess, for your protection!"

"....."

Some exaggeratedly even knelt on the deck in worship.

Only Aiven suddenly froze in place.

Others couldn't recognize what swordsmanship secret technique it was, but as a Swordsman who had reached the pinnacle of mastery in the White Sail Swordsmanship school, how could he not see it?

"Steel-Slaying Realm! Great Knight! Sword Master! But most importantly, this is... White Sail Swordsmanship · Secret Technique · Wind Scissors!"

Unlike the mock version Aiven used to defeat Thomas, this was the authentic [Secret Technique: Wind Scissors].

The familiar aura in the swordsmanship, who else among the powerful female knights he knew practiced White Sail Swordsmanship?

Besides, although her stature had slightly changed since breaking through to Great Knight, as had her hair color, the iconic greatsword was clearly the "Dragon-slaying Sword: Siegfried"!

Is my sister back from the New Continent? Just happened to pass by here?

Just about to call out to her: "Sis....."

"The fish are in fear of this sea, don't stay in it, seize an opportunity to get ashore quickly!"

After leaving that message, the powerful female knight.

Already swung her sword again to slice open the gigantic head of the "Ironclad Seahorse," extracted a bone-like object emitting a faint blue light, and once again turned into a jade-green meteor, skimming swiftly along the sea!

Rumble rumble rumble——

To others, it appeared that this female knight's concern was not for them, but for the extraordinary traits of the "Ironclad Seahorse." Many were grateful for their luck, unexpectedly saving their lives.

At this point, Solomon finally reacted, yet the first thing he said was:

"Aiven, do you think I stand a chance pursuing this lady?"

"Get lost!"

"Huh? Why curse! Could it be... you also want to... ? No way, we can't be friends anymore!"

...

Just as Aiven was overwhelmed with excitement upon unexpectedly seeing Anita.

This powerful female knight, once again showcasing that "your sister is still your sister," had already returned to her "Golden Horn Deer" ship.

Casually tossing the extraordinary trait obtained from the "Ironclad Seahorse" to Jasmine Stella beside her, she laughed and said:

"Haha, today's luck isn't bad.

Your Tier 3 'Tide Hunter' progression magic potion's main ingredient is now in hand. It combines Dragon Species, fish manipulation, and high-speed regeneration ability, no better material exists.

You must work hard, Jasmine!"

The third tier "Tide Hunter" of the Extraordinary Profession "Tidal Messenger," allows one to attempt taming sea beasts, including ordinary marine life and Sea Monsters.

If Jasmine could successfully break through, it would clearly enhance the "Golden Horn Deer"'s capabilities, quickly achieving the potential to contend for Pirate King of a certain sea area.

The crew only thought the captain's recent actions were to acquire a suitable extraordinary trait for the Chief Navigator, not realizing that their primary mission of venturing across the entire Black Sea back to the Old Continent had quietly been accomplished.

A powerful swordsman's sword is like his person.

Anita believed that the recent White Sail Swordsmanship technique, "Secret Sword," was enough for Aiven, who was only a step away from being a Master, to recognize her. Moreover, not disguising her voice in the warning should alert him and help avoid deeper dangers.

Given her current status, it wasn't suitable to engage much with him amidst a group of Alliance Navy, but since returning to the Old Continent, there'd be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future.

A charming smile appeared under the mask.

Just about to command the crew to turn.

Suddenly, a pure black Needle-tailed Swift, leading two Communication Seagulls, dove down from the clouds.

With a flurry, they landed beside Anita.

Lightly calling out in a way only she could hear through telepathic messaging:

"Sister!"

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