After all the other ships in the fleet were sunk, this Kongo-class cruiser was left with nothing.
A cat-and-mouse game unfolded at sea. The demon didn't seem to be in a hurry to sink its own ship, but rather seemed to have lost its ample offensive power, simply following behind and driving the cruiser along.
For some reason, it seemed content with just this pursuit and stopped attacking.
The cruiser sped away at full speed, and the ship's radio system quickly relayed the situation back.
The entire crew had witnessed the nightmarish naval battle of the previous night, and now even the most arrogant and optimistic among them had lost all hope of victory. Even Vice Admiral Hojo Yokomei was prepared to sacrifice himself for the ship, with all the officers and men on board perishing in the process!
The only thing we don't know is how long this demon intends to chase us before ending this game of cat and mouse.
Chen Xiao's eyes were fixed on the fleeing ship on the sea below; at this moment, the concept of a "warship" was not in his mind.
However, it seemed as if some kind of consciousness within him was gradually "awakening".
The murderous and violent emotions that had filled his heart began to gradually dissipate, and Chen Xiao's emotions began to calm down. He could still "remember" some things.
It felt as if just a short while ago, the mountain spewed flames, and I quickly left that area and arrived at the sea.
Then he saw many ships sailing at sea. Unfortunately, those ships all seemed to be flying flags that made him feel very uncomfortable. Chen Xiao didn't intend to attack immediately, but he was curious and lowered his altitude to try and get a closer look.
After attacking Japanese warships and Japanese naval ports, Chen Xiao was much more clear-headed than before and stopped launching blind attacks.
But as he slowed down, the sailors on a gunboat at the rear of the fleet spotted him, this "monster" in the sky. In their panic, the sailors fired first, an act that enraged Chen Xiao, and his violent emotions once again took over his mind...
After a round of almost overwhelming fighting, the largest ship was deliberately left behind by Chen Xiao.
As the battle drew to a close, he gradually regained consciousness.
This time, the awakening seems to be more thorough than before.
Chen Xiao felt as if his mind had been filled with many things he hadn't had before. He gradually remembered some strange fragments, and his mind was filled with memories that made him feel uncomfortable. These memories extinguished his fighting spirit.
He didn't understand what was wrong with him or why he had acted so aggressively.
However, his consciousness contained more reason and some clarity.
He seemed to understand that he shouldn't be here. He seemed to understand that he had done something against his will. He also seemed to remember that he had met some people and injured some of them, and those people should have been close to him.
These suddenly emerging memories made Chen Xiao feel somewhat flustered. This fluster further reduced his mania.
By this time, he had completely lost the desire to sink the last fleeing warship on the sea. However, driven by his curiosity, he still instinctively chased after the warship.
This is a strange logic: Chen Xiao's memories are starting to return, but not completely. He still can't remember who he is or where he should go. So he makes a choice: since he seems to really dislike this ship, maybe he recognizes these people, so... maybe following this ship will lead him to some clues?!
The signs of clarity were becoming increasingly apparent, and Chen Xiao was beginning to regain some composure. Under this composure, even as the Kongo-class cruiser below relentlessly fired its cannons and anti-aircraft missiles at him, Chen Xiao remained unperturbed, patiently following its lead.
However, Chen Xiao soon discovered that his body was starting to react strangely!
This reaction immediately alerted Chen Xiao!
He found himself starting to feel tired. And this feeling of fatigue was something he had never experienced before! At least… his existing memories, from the first attack on that strange ship at sea until now, showed him as someone who seemed to possess immense energy, and who never felt tired. His body's energy had always been abundant.
But now, that feeling of exhaustion is starting to creep in.
"Perhaps I need to find a place to rest."
With that in mind, Chen Xiao focused his attention on the fleeing cruiser below!
Chen Xiao keenly sensed that his consciousness was beginning to become unclear.
This feeling was like the sign of extreme sleepiness after being overly exhausted. Although Chen Xiao tried his best to stay awake, he still felt his eyelids getting heavier and heavier, and his mental reactions began to become sluggish. It was as if he just wanted to go down and find a place to close his eyes and fall asleep.
He even found himself unable to maintain a steady flight. His wings were still struggling to spread, but several times, in a daze, he nearly closed his eyes in mid-air, only managing to force himself back to his senses in time. However, the flight path became undulating and unstable, and he began to lose his balance!
This signal that his power was about to run out made Chen Xiao start to worry!
He couldn't wait any longer! Although he no longer possessed the same violent emotions as before, Chen Xiao launched another attack. Only this time, his attack was much "gentler."
The ship's cannon fire couldn't stop him; Chen Xiao landed easily on the bridge of the warship.
Faced with this "demon" with black wings, the officers and soldiers on deck did not fire, but watched in near despair as it landed before them. From officers to soldiers, everyone seemed to understand that all their weapons, whether missiles worth millions of dollars each or bullets in their own guns, were incapable of causing the slightest harm to this terrifying enemy.
They awaited their fate in near despair—just wait for the explosion when this demon wields his spear!
Then, Chen Xiao brandished his spear, and the soldiers closed their eyes and awaited their deaths...
But this time, the silence seemed to stretch on endlessly.
A full minute passed, but the expected explosion did not occur. Finally, some officers opened their eyes, only to find that the demon standing on the bridge had not made any move to destroy their side.
That terrifying, lightning-fast spear, like the trident of Poseidon, was not aimed at their insignificant soldiers, but rather…
The spear was pointing in a very clear direction: the lifeboat hanging on the edge of the deck!
The officers and soldiers were stunned.
Chen Xiao remained silent. He simply met the gaze of the Japanese officers and soldiers on deck with his cold eyes. Then, he pointed his spear at the lifeboats once more. This time, his pointing gesture was resolute, carrying an air of unyielding authority.
Some of the quicker-witted officers had already guessed what the other side meant: this devil wanted us to abandon ship and leave!
It...it wants to capture this ship?!
For the smuggler, Old Whistle, this was simply the most amazing day he had ever experienced!
At first, he thought he was going to die.
But the Japanese cruiser behind it fired a few shots into the air and then suddenly stopped.