The sea roared with the sound of artillery.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted across the ocean as shells from the Zephyr Kingdom's fleet rained down on the enemy ships.
Flames burst into the sky.
Smoke spread across the battlefield.
In the center of the flagship's deck, Ryan stood calmly with his hands behind his back, watching the scene unfold.
To him, the battle had already lost its suspense.
The enemy fleet was collapsing.
One warship after another was struck by artillery fire.
Some exploded outright.
Others burned as they drifted helplessly across the waves.
The Zephyr Kingdom's fleet advanced relentlessly.
Their cannons fired in perfect rhythm.
Every salvo was precise.
Every attack pushed the enemy closer to destruction.
On the opposing fleet, panic spread quickly.
"Retreat!"
"We can't hold them back!"
"This is impossible!"
Commanders shouted desperately.
But the chaos had already taken over.
Several ships had been destroyed in the first wave of attacks alone.
Others struggled to maneuver through the burning wreckage scattered across the sea.
One officer shouted through the smoke:
"Where did this fleet come from?!"
Their formations were collapsing.
Their morale was gone.
Even before the Zephyr fleet reached them, the battle was already decided.
Back on Ryan's flagship, the officers watched the battlefield in stunned silence.
One of them finally spoke.
"…Your Majesty."
"This isn't even a fight."
Ryan glanced toward the distant explosions.
"You're right."
His tone was calm.
"This is simply the result of preparation."
He had anticipated the confrontation long before the enemy fleet appeared.
Everything had been arranged in advance.
Every ship in the Zephyr Kingdom's fleet had been positioned with precision.
The moment battle began—
the outcome was inevitable.
Another massive explosion lit up the sky.
An enemy warship was struck directly by multiple shells.
The ship shattered apart as flames engulfed its hull.
Debris scattered across the water.
The surrounding ships tried to flee.
But there was nowhere to escape.
The Zephyr fleet continued advancing.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
More artillery fire filled the air.
Within minutes, several additional ships were reduced to burning wreckage.
One officer watching through binoculars murmured in disbelief:
"…They're being wiped out."
Ryan said nothing.
To him, this was simply the beginning.
Across the battlefield, the surviving enemy commanders gathered what remained of their fleet.
"We have to break through!"
"If we stay here, we're finished!"
"Charge forward!"
Desperate orders echoed across their communication channels.
The remaining ships surged toward the Zephyr fleet.
But their attempt at resistance only accelerated their defeat.
The Zephyr fleet responded immediately.
"Fire!"
A new wave of artillery roared across the ocean.
Explosions tore through the advancing ships.
Some vessels were shattered instantly.
Others were engulfed in fire.
The sea itself seemed to tremble beneath the bombardment.
On Ryan's flagship, the officers could barely believe what they were seeing.
The battle had lasted only minutes.
Yet the enemy fleet was already on the verge of destruction.
"This…"
"…this is unbelievable."
Ryan looked toward the distant flames.
"War is decided before it begins."
He spoke quietly.
"If your preparation is perfect, the battlefield merely confirms the result."
Another explosion echoed across the sea.
One of the last enemy ships erupted in flames before sinking beneath the waves.
Smoke covered the horizon.
The sea was filled with burning wreckage.
The battle was over.
Ryan turned away from the battlefield.
"Prepare the next stage."
The officers immediately straightened.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Orders spread quickly across the fleet.
The Zephyr Kingdom's ships continued advancing through the smoke-covered sea.
Behind them, the destroyed enemy fleet slowly disappeared beneath the waves.
And the legend of the Zephyr Kingdom's power had only just begun.
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