Chapter 124 Maggots

The wooden ship had quickly caught up with the Unicorne; the two ships raced side by side over the sea, so close that Charles vaguely could hear the "King" roaring.

"Bang, bang, bang, bang!" Wooden panels on the side of the ship opened, revealing dark gun muzzles extending outward.

With a grave expression, Charles fiercely turned the steering wheel, making the Unicorne swerve ninety degrees to face them with her bow.

This maneuver not only minimized the chance of being hit, but also allowed his gunners to launch their counterattack.

For a moment, the sea erupted in continuous gunfire; explosions were all that Charles could hear.

Suddenly, the Unicorne violently trembled. His face paled to its limit—the hull had been hit!

The thick smoke rising from the deck made it impossible for Charles to see outside; he pushed the door of the cockpit open and rushed out.