440. Attack on Verga City; The Hunter Pirates

"Oh... Nooo... The Federation ships are falling...!"

A desperate cry echoed from the docks as explosions rocked the horizon. Flames engulfed the once-proud Federation ships, their polished hulls now splintered and burning, crashing into the sea like wounded beasts.

From humans to horned folk, elves to Giants, every race residing on the island began to panic. Screams erupted in every district of Verga City. Parents called for their children. Vendors abandoned their wares. Many scattered in every direction, eyes filled with fear as the sky darkened not with clouds— but with cannon smoke.

WEEEEEOOOO — WEEEEEOOOO—!

Siren blasts screeched through the air, echoing across the towering structures of the floating island.

Then came the announcement, cold and grim.

"This is a Red Alert. I repeat, Red Alert! Pirates are attacking Verga City. This is not a drill!"