He Became The Most Insane Emperor Of All Time [EN]: Chapter 260

“Your Majesty, the Abyssal Fleet is joining us.”

“I can see them.”

As requested by Ktalion, the navy was assembled for the attack on the Behemoth spawning grounds.

Soon, the navy led by Ktalion came into view.

The Abyssal Navy is characterized by the fact that all of its sailors are familiar with the sea, so they do not use large ships.

However, they preferred tactics that allowed them to play a variety of roles even with small ships.

“That’s good. The Imperial Navy lacks small, fast ships. I’m sure the airships came along this time, too, right?”

“Yes, but the floating island is not yet ready for deployment…”

“We don’t need the floating island.”

The floating island is expensive to build, but it also costs a lot to operate. We need to save money.

“Instead, send a signal to have them join our fleet first.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I ordered the admiral to join the fleet in order to start the operation.

“The Abyssals are coming!”

“Be careful not to collide with those small ships!”

Soon, the Abyssal ships joined the fleet.

Compared to the Imperial ships, many of which have been replaced by steamships or are still in a transitional phase, the Abyssal ships are all small sailing ships.

But they are not to be ignored. Blessed by the sea, this race can use the sea breeze freely even with sailing ships.

So, the weakness of sailing ships is virtually non-existent. So, it was somewhat contradictory to say that steamships were superior to them.

However, the fact that they are small in size was bound to be inferior in terms of majesty.

“In that sense, I’m wondering if our Abyssals should also create a large fleet.”

Ktalion, who had joined the ship, said half jokingly. But half of it was true.

Even to her eyes, the immense power of the Imperial Fleet must have looked enviable.

“Each of you has your own strengths, so I don’t recommend doing it just for the sake of majesty. Well, of course, it’s a different story if it’s really necessary.”

“It’s not like the Abyssals always need small ships. Especially those huge ships floating in the sky look very useful.”

“Are you talking about airships? Well, it might not be a bad idea to develop in that direction instead. I’ll give you a technology agreement if you want.”

After exchanging some small talk, I turned my gaze to someone who had boarded the ship with Ktalion.

“Oh, I didn’t even notice. What did you think of meeting Ktalion, my son?”

It was Leon. Of course, I asked him on purpose, even though I knew that Leon and Ktalion were feeling attracted to each other without knowing each other.

“…Yes, she is a very beautiful person.”

Leon said with a flushed face. I smiled and looked at Ktalion this time.

“Oh, my son is singing your praises. Don’t worry too much about it. Why would this kid have any ulterior motives?”

Ktalion looked a little disappointed at my question.

“Is that so? Well, of course, he wouldn’t have any ulterior motives. What would he be missing to… Oh, no. Let’s focus on the operation instead.”

Ktalion changed the subject. It wasn’t good to keep joking like this, so I nodded as well.

“Okay. We’re going to advance to the Naga military port in the Southern Continent. The Behemoth spawning grounds are located there.”

“The goal is to destroy that place. The point is to destroy the Behemoth eggs in the port spawning grounds. Our Abyssals will take care of that. Small ships will be more useful.”

The spawning grounds are protected from shelling. Naturally, the only way to destroy them is to infiltrate them directly, but it is not easy to deploy Imperial Marines.

This is due to the risk of the landing operation itself. But the Abyssals are a race in perfect harmony with the sea. Landing operations are not a problem for them.

“Then the Imperial Fleet will focus on destroying the port and dealing with the Behemoths.”

Conversely, it was right for the Imperial Fleet, with its large ships and cannons, to face opponents worthy of it.

“Then I’ll head out right away. I wish you good luck in battle.”

After each of us finished outlining our roles, the fleet immediately began to sail at full speed.

* * *

Boom! Boom, boom! Kwaaaang!

“Enemy attack! The Imperial Fleet is bombarding the port!”

A surprise attack on the Naga’s port with shelling.

It’s not just shelling from the sea. Shelling and bombing from airships are also raining down from the sky.

“Send out the fleet! Release the Behemoths!”

“You must fight hard if you don’t want to die at the hands of the Beast King!”

The enemies didn’t want to be caught off guard, so they hurriedly released their ships and Behemoths.

But, of course, they were at a disadvantage because they were hit by a preemptive strike first.

Of course, there were many coastal guns in their port, but those coastal guns were already neutralized.

“Another suicide ship is coming! Get out of the way!”

Kwaaaang!

“Another coastal gun has been silenced!”

The Abyssals were in charge of removing the coastal guns.

They used suicide ships using fast, small ships.

The suicide ships, which charged so quickly that they eventually flew into the sky for a moment before slamming into the coastal guns, were a nightmare for the coastal gunners.

But the real nightmare was after that.

“The Abyssals are infiltrating the spawning grounds! The defense line has been breached!”

“We have no way to resist because we have the support of naval gun fire!”

The Abyssals skillfully and quickly landed from the sea and stormed into the spawning grounds that had been identified in advance.

The Nagas tried to stop them by setting up a defense line, but this was not possible due to the shelling of the fast gunboats that had penetrated deep into the port.

“Incinerate the eggs. Make sure they can’t be reused.”

“Yes!”

The Abyssal Marines set fire to the spawning grounds using incendiary bombs or magic that they had brought in advance, and then retreated.

The port was also in ruins due to the shelling of the Imperial Fleet.

The operation was almost successful.

Gooooh!

Only one thing remained: dealing with the released Behemoths.

“The Behemoth is spitting out small flying objects.”

“I’ll send out interceptors from the airship.”

“All ships, load grape shot [a cluster of smaller projectiles]. Support anti-aircraft fire.”

Behemoths had heavy, massive bodies, which in themselves were powerful weapons, but they usually had large artillery.

But fortunately, they were disarmed thanks to the surprise attack. But even so, the Behemoth had self-defense measures.

That was the small flying objects that spewed out of its mouth.

They were small, but almost the size of the biplanes that the Imperial Army was operating.

Considering the low durability of biplanes, biplanes are at a much disadvantage in a fight.

But the pilots took off from the airship and fought them without any fear.

“I can’t just watch. I’m going to sortie.”

“Griffin Riders will follow!”

I joined the fight as well. The Guards knights, who had prepared griffins, followed behind me.

“Don’t let any rabble approach His Majesty!”

“Ooh!”

The Griffin Riders usually carried very long lance guns. It was a special weapon that could be used as a lance and as a firearm at the same time.

It was a weapon that could stab an enemy that came close and shoot it with a large-caliber rifle from a distance.

It was a weapon that ordinary people could never use and could only be used by knights who could supernaturally strengthen their strength with Aura [a form of internal energy]. Only those who were highly trained.

-Keeeek!

-Shupaaaa!

Thanks to the efforts of the Guard Griffin Riders, the flying spawns did not reach me.

Thanks to that, I didn’t have to deal with them.

“Then I’ll aim for the main body.”

The Behemoth was floating from the sea to the sky and attempting a suicide attack on the ship.

I had to stop it.

And I decided to use a new power on it.

[Release of the Great Demon’s Magic]

[Preparing Hell’s Strike]

This time, I chose the newly acquired power, the magic of the Great Demon, not the Imperial Soul, the form of the Dark Dragon, or the power of the Spirit Realm.

“This is… an incredible power. A purely destructive power.”

A power created purely for destruction.

Even the shape of Silvatine changes due to it. Into a blood-red sword.

And a red aura was swirling around it.

I held the sword and swung it at the Behemoth.

Chwaaaaaak!

When the red line cut through the sky, a crack appeared for a moment as if it had cut through space itself.

Then the giant Behemoth was cut in half and shed blood.

Boo-!

He didn’t seem to know what had happened, and was just screaming in pain and falling.

It was just a monster artificially created by the Beast King, but it was writhing in pain to the point where I felt sorry for it for a moment.

“I’ll relieve your pain.”

Seokeok-

I swung my sword again and cut off the Behemoth’s head. The giant head was also severed at once.

“This power is terrifying. I must never overuse it.”

This destructive power is addictive. I already felt something sinister stirring.

If I use it carelessly, I might turn into a demon.

“All Behemoths have been silenced.”

“Okay, retreat as is.”

The goal has already been achieved. There was no reason to stay here any longer.

“It was an incredibly powerful force. Emperor, you change every time I see you.”

“Well, it’s not all good.”

That means there have been difficult trials.

“Anyway, this should reduce the activity of the Behemoth fleet. There shouldn’t be any problem with the exploration of the Western Continent, right?”

“Yes, this is enough. Of course, I don’t know what the Beast King of the Southern Continent will do.”

“The Imperial Navy will monitor that. They won’t be able to do anything great either.”

The navy has been hit, so they have lost their means of retaliation. Even if the Beast King is angry, it will take time to respond properly.

Of course, that guy used suspiciously threatening ‘chimeras’ last time.

I’m worried that they might release them on the continent, but the navy has no choice but to keep a close eye on them.

“By the way, Ktalion, I’m just asking you honestly now. What do you think of my son?”

“…Crown Prince Leon? He’s a good man. He’s still young and clumsy, though.”

“Hmm? Clumsy? Don’t tell me he’s already-”

“No, that’s not what I meant.”

Ktalion was blushing as she spoke.

“Well, do you want to get along with that kid?”

“Yes? Is that okay? He’s the Crown Prince, isn’t he?”

“It doesn’t look like you’re going to refuse.”

“……”

“If you like each other, there’s no reason to object. Moreover… if you don’t demand that I stay in the Abyss.”

“That’s not true. There’s no reason to do that anymore. Rather…”

Ktalion looked at the sea with a complex expression.

“Isn’t it time for me and the Abyssals to turn our eyes to the outside world?”

“…Yes, that’s right.”

Now, it’s not a world that will wait for you if you just stay cooped up.

Whether they are Abyssals or Imperials, they must adapt to the changes that will change more and more rapidly in the future.

“So I’m going to change too.”

“That’s good.”

Cheok-

“I look forward to working with you.”

With those words, I shook hands with Ktalion.