Chun was eager to see how the Divine Format was forged, but Tie wasn't using tongs; instead, Nancy held the light sphere on an anvil and hammered it.

With one strike, the black light enveloped them both, making it impossible to see clearly.

Chun didn't understand: "Isn't forging supposed to use fire?"

Tie said excitedly, "First, you must hammer the Meteorite Gold as thin as paper. This is a process of reinforcing it through hammering, then heating it evenly with fire..."

Nancy reminded, "City Lord, a Grandmaster-level operation requires full concentration."

Ah, what a great reminder!

It's impossible to see or understand, so I might as well go do something else.

No, it's already early morning; time to go eat and take a break.

However, the old foreman also said, my Basic Building at level 10 can't go on autopilot, so I'll have to rely on Aileen's all-purpose hack.

"Aileen, I'm going to rest. Could you take over and practice an advanced Heavy Slash for me?"

Aileen seemed reluctant to leave: "I want to watch the Divine Format."

What are you watching? Your eyes are full of greed, and if the Divine Format absorbs your greed, it won't be pure~~

Chun coaxed, "Be good, go practice. Even Old Whale gained insight from this battle, so you should also integrate your insights from this battle."

It was only then that Aileen snapped back to her senses: "Oh right, I was so preoccupied with the Divine Format that I almost forgot my insights!"

Chun urged, "Hurry, hurry..."

After logging off, Chun tidied up the new hairstyle he had flaunted yesterday and went downstairs...

...

Silver Sea.

After nightfall, the Silver Queen and the luxurious cruise ship Silver Gem remained brightly lit, like two resplendent pearls in the night sea.

Upon hearing that the Siren was coming to provoke them, the fleet prepared for a major confrontation. However, to display their own strength and confidence, neither ship turned off their lights.

Sariel listened tensely to the sea reports in the command room. How would a Siren with an injured voice launch an attack?

Normal... Normal...

So that's not normal.

Suddenly, the Mermaid tossed away the drama-playing Magic Crystal Screen and swiftly slid to the ship's side to inspect.

Sariel's heart tightened; what was supposed to come had finally arrived! Yet, he didn't dare to ask her, fearing it might disrupt her spirit.

Soon enough, the command room issued a warning: S-grade Sea Monster approaching! Intense fluctuations in Water Series magic detected.

That must be a Whale!

Sariel looked towards the Mermaid, only to see her slightly furrow her brows.

Sariel asked, "My dear—"

The Mermaid whispered seriously, "The Whale's condition doesn't seem right..."

Sariel realized the gravity of the situation; the Whale was seriously injured this time! Just what kind of formidable enemy had it encountered?

When the Whale emerged under the fleet's dazzling lights, the fleet suddenly sounded an alarm—Warning! At extremely close range, a "Vortex Water Bomb" magic has been detected!

Sariel was stunned!

The Mermaid, as if awakening from a dream, let out a sharp cry and dove into the water!

This leap sent Sariel's heart soaring; in his subconscious, he feared this leap might be a one-way trip!

In the next moment, the massive Whale's body disintegrated and distinctly turned into a large swirling Vortex Water Ball rushing towards them!

The Mermaid, upon entering the water, immediately gathered a vortex in an attempt to block it!

Meanwhile, the Magic Towers on the Silver Queen initiated full-screen interference, but it was too late!

The opponent's Vortex Water Ball had already formed!

The interference from the Magic Tower instead dissipated the newly gathered vortex of the Mermaid, and the Vortex Water Ball, with an unstoppable speed and power, crashed into the luxurious cruise ship Silver Gem like a torpedo!

Sariel was dumbfounded; the cruise ship wasn't as sturdy as a warship, and it was hard to say if it could withstand the impact!

——Boom!!!

Water waves soared into the sky, the cruise ship shook violently, and Sariel, grasping the railing tightly, felt as if he was about to be flung out.

A loud laugh echoed across the sea and sky: "You fell for it, huh? How could you expect foolish and incompetent humans..."

"You're courting death!"

In a fury, the Mermaid hurled a bubble that instantly enveloped a figure trying to escape into the sky!

Only then did Sariel see the Siren's form, with eagle wings, a human body, and a fish tail, similar in size to a human!

The bubble dragged the Siren forcefully into the water, and the Mermaid, transformed into a water light, swooped in to attack. Underwater, explosions rang out repeatedly, and water columns shot up into the sky from the water's surface!

At this moment, the Silver Queen, even with 10 Armstrong Rotary Magic Cannons on one side, couldn't operate at such close range and deep water without harming the Mermaid.

Meanwhile, the cruise ship's sailors were in chaos; reports of compartment ruptures and leaks streamed in! Sariel felt his heart sink halfway!

At the same time, it dawned on him what had happened. The Vortex Water Bomb was indeed a super-destructive move among Water Series magic, but it was slow to activate, slow to propel, and had a limited range. During the activation phase, it could be disrupted by the Magic Towers or thwarted by naval cannon fire, leading to spell failure.

However, this cunning Siren turned into a Whale, using its massive size to conceal the activating vortex, lulling our side into complacency. It practically rolled the Vortex Water Ball like a snowball, approaching all the way. By the time it was discovered, it was too late!

As the fierce battle continued, the command room sounded another alarm—SSS-level Sea Monster approaching! Detection of Tidal Power fluctuations!

Another one?

The Silver Queen finally got a chance to shine: "All hands, prepare for bombardment!"

Just then, the Mermaid, with disheveled hair, burst out of the water, roaring, "You idiots, don't attack, that's my servant!!"

Due to this appearance, the Siren broke through the water and laughed, transforming into the wind and flying away!

Is it over?

Sariel was left with an indescribable feeling—this sensation, hard to experience in reality, now felt palpable; this was the taste of defeat...

In the next moment, the SSS-level creature let out a familiar Whale's groan in response.

It really was a Whale; previously only S-level, now upgraded after just one outing?

Sariel watched it approach longingly; this time, it really was it! However, it was covered in grievous wounds once again.

The Mermaid was moved to tears: "My most loyal servant, how did you get injured so badly?"

The Whale whimpered, although limp, its spirit was relatively upbeat.

Sariel knew the Mermaid was in a foul mood and dared not ask her to translate. Fortunately, the development team translated the result immediately: "It encountered a surprise attack from a giant Octopus, battled until nightfall, and successfully repelled it."

So it grew stronger through battle, turning a dismal victory into a piece of encouraging news.

At this moment, the cruise ship's captain hurried over: "Sir, the ship is in poor condition and must be towed back to port for major repairs. Otherwise—"

Sariel waved his hand: "No more words, let's go back."

In the next moment, the Mermaid also leapt onto the deck, lying back in the pool in silence.

Sariel felt immense heartache: "My dear—"

The Mermaid said woodenly, "Don't talk, I want some peace."

Sariel understood, perhaps he was the foolish and incompetent human the Siren mocked. Originally, he hoped to increase his reputation with more victories to further pressure the Church and City Lord. But with this defeat...

It's a good thing! I'm not the only foolish and incompetent human; the navy on the Silver Queen is too! Previously, it was just the citizens and merchants supporting me; the military hadn't taken a stance. Now, with this battle, the military saw everything; what will they think?

Thus, the Siren's mockery could be a chance to gain military support...

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