This was why Lance considered their arrival so perfect, so timely.
As the two sides began their clash, the disparity in equipment became evident.
The soldiers, upon seeing the Pirates approach, fired their muskets straight away. Shells whistled through the air, tearing through flesh. If many soldiers hadn't panicked, causing misfires or repeated targeting, this first round might have wiped out the boarding Pirates.
This formidable effect of the muskets also created a problem for the soldiers. They subconsciously wanted to rely on their firearms. Even when the Pirates were in their faces, they still thought about reloading rather than drawing their weapons to overpower the invaders.
This timid display immediately gave the Pirates a chance to react.
"Hurry up, don't let them reload."
The enemy would not allow them time to adjust on the battlefield. The Pirates swarmed in while the soldiers were still fumbling with their muskets.
