Chapter 310 - Practice Target Tragedy
The unexpected and heavy attack from the pirates only raised my spirits.
But for now, I'm just an observer. I can't take any noticeable actions ahead of Mary and the others. I joined Valeria in the dark sea, moving deeper to avoid detection while keeping track of the team's positions. I communicated with Valeria, who was also observing underwater, through the night vision function of our goggles.
We waited for Mary's squad to make their move. The members, aware of each other's positions, all descended to a deeper point to observe the squad leader's actions. We had a plan.
Mary signaled with a two-time fluctuation of her magic power. The squad members then activated disposable magic devices attached to their waists.
These devices, designed to release a thick black smoke, would serve as a distraction. The smoke, when released, would create a dense cover that would obscure the pirates' vision.
Mary swam diagonally upward, heading for the target pirate ship. By now, the ship would be shrouded in black smoke.
As we approached the ship, the smoke began to disperse. We swam at a moderate pace, gradually increasing our speed to match Mary's.
Our swimming abilities, enhanced by our physical capabilities, allowed us to cover even long distances in a short time.
Once we were about 500 meters from the target, we began to splash and make noise, slowing down our speed. The waves were calm, so the pirates should notice us.
After about thirty seconds, a flare was launched from the pirate ship, but we had already closed the distance.
The pirates' response was slow, but they had been on high alert. Instead of individual actions, the fleet began to position themselves to surround us. They were probably trying to draw us in before attacking.
This sequence of events was within our expectations. Now came the real challenge.
As we approached the target ship, the attacks began. Magical projectiles and harpoons rained down from multiple ships.
Without our usual cloaks, we couldn't rely on our overwhelming defense. The water made our movements more difficult, and the combined attacks from multiple ships were overwhelming. These pirates, despite being from a small region, were surprisingly skilled.
The situation was tougher than we anticipated.
"Finally, things are getting exciting!"
I couldn't help but feel the adrenaline.