The pirates, who had been laughing just moments before, suddenly displayed fearful expressions, crying out and shouting.
The Church ships appeared so unexpectedly that they had no time to react.
Even Alka hadn't noticed so many Church ships hidden on both sides of the Island; they were likely using some Spell of Invisibility or some Treasure.
Only when Alka arrived and the time was right did they all appear, catching the enemy completely by surprise.
The pirates scrambled to turn their ships, presenting their sides to the enemy, and hurriedly pushed back the Vibrating Stone Cannons they had just been ordered to withdraw.
This chaotic maneuvering resulted in considerable losses.
By the time the pirates fired their first shot, their losses had already reached nearly half.
They were instantly plunged into an absolute disadvantage.
The suddenly ignited battle did not affect the flagship at the end of the water route in the slightest.
