Start with an Archangel

In naval battles, the main task of ordinary air units is not to attack the sailors on the deck, but to wait for opportunities to damage the sails of enemy ships. The power source of a sail is the sail. If the canvas is seriously damaged, it will affect the sailing speed of the ship. A ship that loses speed is more likely to be hit by cannonballs.

The Pegasus knights relied on their sophisticated training to form three neat formations in the air. They changed formations and climbed up together to occupy a high position as one person. When they were about to reach the sky above the Black Fire Fleet, forty-two Pegasus knights dived downwards in three waves. The Pegasus half-folded their wings and tried their best to reduce their obstruction and increase their speed. The elf knights on horseback They drew out their scimitars, and he delicately controlled the angle of the Pegasus' dive, trying to cut off the rigging and sails on the sail at the most comfortable position.

It is not easy for air units to destroy the sails. Above the entire ship deck, the rigging and cables around the mast are intertwined like spider webs. These things are very dangerous for air units coming at high speed. . Because once hooked by these ropes, the momentum is enough to pull a Pegasus knight into two pieces.

Moreover, the sailors on the ship would not let the enemy's air units damage their sails. The arrows had already been shot by the archers, and the gunmen climbed up the mast along the ropes. But what can really stop the Pegasus knights are the griffins who are ready.

The griffins that have been flying around the mast have long discovered the enemies coming from high in the sky. If it were not for the orders of the royal griffon knights, these unruly creatures would have flown up to attack them. The approach of the Pegasus Knight made the griffins' emotions become high, and they screamed loudly, each one louder than the last.

"Huh...huh...huh..."

After the falling Pegasus knight reached a certain height, the Pegasus spread its wings and began to level with the help of the wind. At this time, their speed had exceeded their basic speed. They attacked the sails of the "Skeleton Soldier" at the height of the top of the mast. go. This three-masted warship with the flagship flag is the enemy's strongest warship. As long as it cannot move at sea, there will be no suspense in this war.

Shu Xiao, who firmly kept his responsibilities in mind, began to command the griffins to attack. The thirty griffins did not block the flight path of the Pegasus knights, which would only be easily broken through by the high-speed flying Pegasus knights. All the griffins suddenly climbed up together under her leadership, and then fell rapidly. The griffins swooped down from above. If the Pegasus knights continued to stick to their flight path, they would be attacked from top to bottom by the griffins.

Should he continue to attack the enemy ship's mast at heavy losses, or should he evade and then wait for an opportunity to attack?

When there is no certainty that the mission can be completed, the first priority is to save oneself. This is the principle of air combat. If the Pegasus Knights lose too much, they will lose air superiority in this naval battle, which is far more serious than losing power to the enemy's flagship. Because each warship has a certain reserve of maintenance supplies, including spare sails and rigging. The sail was damaged, and they only needed a moment to regain power. If the Pegasus Knight died, there would be no place to replenish it.

The pros and cons left the Pegasus knights without any hesitation. They separated to the left and right before the griffon flew down. One team continued to wait for opportunities to attack the sails of the enemy's flagship, while the other team attacked the other four brigantine battleships. Pounced.

Shu Xiao also divided her forces to deal with the Pegasus Knight's tactical changes. Now the fleet was sailing at full speed. In order to gain an advantage in the next battle, she could not let any warship fall behind because the sail was damaged.

The archers quickly shot their arrows into the air. The Pegasus knights and the griffons competed with their flying and tactical skills. The first fleet maintained full speed, while the troop transport fleet ahead was still speeding up and forming slowly. .

The pegasus and griffons in the sky were flying quickly. Suddenly, a Pegasus knight, who seemed to be blessed by the "Attack Acceleration" magic, suddenly rushed into the griffin's protective circle. He avoided the archer's arrows with his superb riding skills. arrow, and then swung the knife to slash at the cable dragging the upper mainsail. But a Royal Griffin Knight rushed to his side in time.

A heavy blow from the knight's sword caused the Pegasus knight to hit the cable he was about to cut. The huge momentum caused the Pegasus knight to fall into a "coma" and fall from the air. He bounced and flipped back and forth between the canvas and the rigging, and then fell uncontrollably toward the deck.

At this time, a magic shot was shot from the hand of a silver Pegasus knight. The "healing" made the fallen Pegasus knight wake up, and at the same time, his blood volume, which was about to bottom out, began to increase.

The Pegasus knight controlled his Pegasus to return to its flying posture when it was about to touch the deck, and then chopped down a nearby spearman with a knife. But the Royal Griffin Knight who flew down immediately after him struck him in the chest with his sword.

The newly recovered blood volume was instantly emptied, and the Pegasus knight fell headlong onto the deck.

The first result in the air battle was obtained by one's own Royal Griffin Knight, and the "Skeleton Soldier" cheered.

Shu Xiao, who opened the scoring, also held the knight sword high. While greeting the shouts of the human soldiers, he controlled the royal griffon to tap on the deck, and then quickly flew up. At this time, a magic hit Shu Xiao's just now. position.

Shu Xiao, who deftly dodged a magic attack, playfully gave a knightly salute to Sidney on the bridge, and then pulled the royal griffon to fly straight up.

With such a powerful Royal Griffin Knight, Sidney's heart, which was originally held up by the Pegasus Knight, was completely relieved. Seeing that his sail was unbreakable under the protection of the Griffin, he looked at the sea again.

At this time, the troop transport fleet was still speeding up and in formation. Under the guidance of their flagship, two brigantine warships had entered the combat position, and two more were sailing to their positions. However, the five warships of the first fleet were already diagonal. Xiang rushed over.

"Attention, each gun commander reports your situation!"

The "Skeleton Soldier" has three artillery decks, twenty artillery pieces on one side, and three gunners responsible for the bombardment command of each layer of artillery. Under Sidney's order, the three gunners immediately checked the readiness of each gun and the view outside the gun door.

"The port gun on the upper deck is ready!"

"The port gun on the middle deck is ready!"

"The port gun on the lower deck is ready!"

The captains of the other four two-masted battleships reported to Sidney the preparations of their own artillery. At this time, the First Fleet had already approached the sea area within a kilometer of the troop transport fleet.

"All artillery is on standby, no unauthorized artillery attacks are allowed!"

"Boom boom boom..."

Sidney's order had just been issued, and the warships of the troop transport fleet had already opened fire on the First Fleet.