Chapter 103 Air Combat
In naval battles, the main task of ordinary air units is not to attack the sailors on the deck, but to wait for an opportunity to destroy the sails of enemy ships. The power source of a sail is the sail. If the canvas is severely damaged, it will affect the navigation speed of the ship. Ships that lose speed are more likely to be hit by shells.
With their excellent training, the Pegasus Knights formed three neat queues in the air. Their formations changed like a person and climbed upwards and occupied a high position. When they were about to reach the sky above the Black Fire Fleet, forty-two Pegasus Knights dived down in three waves. The Pegasus half-retracted their wings to try to reduce their blockage and increase their speed. The elf knights on the horse pulled out their own scimitar. He skillfully controlled the angle of the Pegasus diving, trying to cut off the rigging and sails on the sails in the most comfortable position.
It is not easy for air units to destroy the sails. The entire ship deck, and the rigging and cables around the mast are interlaced like spider webs. These things are very dangerous for air units coming from 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 allow the enemy air units to destroy their sails. The arrows were shot up by archers, and the laners climbed up to the mast along the net rope. But what could really stop the Pegasus knights were those griffins who were already on guard.
The griffins who had been flying around the mast had long discovered enemies from high altitudes. If it weren't for the orders of the Royal Griffin Knights, these unruly creatures would have rushed up to fight. The approaching of the Pegasus Knights made the griffins' moods begin to become louder, and they yelled louder and louder.
“Hu…hu…hu…hu…hu…hu…hu…”
After the fallen Pegasus knights reached a certain height, the Pegasus spread their wings and began to level off with the help of 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. This three-masted warship with the flagship flag was the strongest warship of the enemy. As long as it was unable to move at sea, there would be no suspense in this war.
Shu Xiao, who kept his duties in mind, began to direct the griffins to fight. Thirty griffins did not block the flying path of the Pegasus Knights, and the Pegasus Knights who would be easily broken through by the high-speed flying Pegasus Knights. All griffins suddenly climbed together under her leadership, and then fell rapidly. The griffins dived from the diagonal upwards. If the Pegasus Knights continued to stick to their flight route, they would be attacked from up to down by the griffins.
Should we continue to attack the mast of the enemy ship after paying a significant loss, or dodge first and wait for an opportunity to attack?
When it is impossible to determine that the task can be completed, the first priority is to save yourself. If the Pegasus Knights lose too much, they will lose air supremacy 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, spare sails and rigging. If the sails are destroyed, they only need to take a little time to restore power. If the Pegasus Knights die, there is no place to replenish them.
Pros and cons made the Pegasus Knights hesitate without any hesitation. They separated and changed directions to the left and right before the griffin pounced down. One team continued to wait for an opportunity to attack the sails of the enemy's flagship, and the other team rushed towards the other four brigs.
Shu Xiao also divided his troops to deal with the tactical changes of Pegasus Knights. Now the fleet is sailing at full speed. In order to gain an advantage in the subsequent battle, she cannot let any warship fall behind because of the destruction of the sails.
The archers quickly shot their arrows into the air. Pegasus knights and griffins competed with their own flight and tactical skills. The first fleet maintained a full speed, while the troops transport fleet ahead was still speeding up and slowly forming.
The Pegasus and Griffons in the air flew quickly. Suddenly, a Pegasus knight who seemed to be blessed by the "attack acceleration" magic suddenly rushed into the griffon's protection circle. He used his superb riding skills to avoid the archer's arrows, and then waved a knife and chopped the cable that dragged the upper main sail. However, a royal griffon knight rushed to his side in time.
A heavy blow from the knight's sword made the Pegasus knight hit the cable he was about to cut. The huge impulse caused the Pegasus knight to fall from the air. He bounced back and forth between the canvas and the rigging, and then fell to the deck uncontrollably.
At this time, a magic shot out from the hands of a silver Pegasus knight, "healing" to wake up the fallen Pegasus knight, and at the same time, his blood volume that was about to bottom began to rise.
The Pegasus Knight controlled his Pegasus to return to his flying position when he was about to touch the deck, and then slashed over a close gunman with one knife. However, the Royal Griffin Knight who flew down immediately after him hit his chest with another sword.
The blood volume that had just recovered was instantly cleared, and the Pegasus Knight fell head-on on the deck.
The first result in the air battle was obtained by our Royal Griffin Knight, and the "Skeleton Soldier" cheered.
Shu Xiao, who opened the first record, also held up the Knight's sword. While welcoming the call of the human soldiers, he controlled the royal griffin to tap the deck and then quickly flew up. At this time, a magic hit Shu Xiao's position just now.
Shu Xiao, who skillfully avoided a magic attack, played a knightly salute to Sidney on the bridge, and then pulled the royal griffin and flew up straight up.
With such a powerful royal griffin knight, Sidney's heart, which was originally held by the Pegasus Knight, was completely relieved. Seeing his sail unbreakable under the protection of griffin, he looked at the sea again.
At this time, the troops transport fleet was still speeding up and in formation. Under the guidance of their flagships, two brigged warships had entered the combat position, and two were sailing towards their own positions, but the five warships of the first fleet had rushed over diagonally.
"Note that the gunman reports your situation!"
The "Skeleton Soldier" has three layers of artillery decks, twenty artillery guns on one side, and three gunmen commanders are responsible for the artillery shooting command of each layer. Under Sidney's order, the three gunmen immediately checked the preparations of each artillery and the view outside the artillery gate.
"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 brig warships reported to Sidney in turn the preparations for the guns of this ship. At this time, the first fleet had approached the waters within a thousand meters of the troops transport fleet.
"All artillery is on standby, no artillery attack is allowed!"
"Boom boom boom..."
Chapter completed!