At the same time, at the end of the First Circulation Zone and on the verge of entering the Banta'an Sea, there lay a mixed long-range fleet.
A three-masted merchant ship, flying Hightins' Blood Cross Flag, appeared unremarkable from the outside. However, its interior was heavily guarded, with sentries posted every three steps and watch stations every five.
The Law Network enshrouded the entire ship, leaving no angle uncovered.
Numerous uniformly dressed, well-armed personnel had sharp gazes, never relaxing their vigilance even at sea—a testament to their elite status.
Each was armed with a blade and a gun, equipped with the Kingdom of Hightens' finest military sabres and the latest model Chalville 1470 Flintlock Gun.
They were armed to the teeth.
Even the most ordinary sailors on this ship were far more robust than those on other merchant vessels, making it abundantly clear that their masters were... wealthy!
