Compared to the hull, the thickness of this deck was much thinner, making it much easier to shatter.
The Bloodsail pirates, like a pack of hyenas, led by the burly first mate and the bearded bo'sun, pursued Rein relentlessly.
But just as they jumped down, and some more Bloodsail pirates were rounding to the next lower deck, they saw Rein once again striking the deck. He quickly jumped into the hole in the deck, reaching the very bottom layer.
This left the first mate and the bo'sun from the 'Wreck' momentarily dumbfounded!
They had never seen an 'assassin' who, after completing the assassination, did not rush to escape but instead continued to 'penetrate deeper into enemy territory.'
The mysterious actions of the enemy were completely incomprehensible!
At this moment, because of Rein's layer-by-layer destruction of the deck, he had nearly mobilized all the Bloodsail pirates aboard the 'Wreck.'
So, nearly two hundred Bloodsail pirates began to rush toward the position where Rein was now.
This instilled tremendous confidence in the burly first mate and the bearded bo'sun!
"Even if you are the Great Knight, you're done for this time! A single piss each could drown you!"
"What is this nonsense, even if he could shatter the hull, launching a solo attack is bound to face an ambush by the Bloodsail pirates, truly a stupid act!" the male naval officer standing next to Marine Corps Major Mary exclaimed in astonishment, then scolded angrily.
His long military experience had taught him to value 'perfect coordination and tight cooperation.'
He deeply detested this kind of 'individual heroism.'
Furthermore, as a Peak Knight himself, when he first saw Rein shatter the thick hull of the 'Wreck' and break into the captain's quarters with a single blow, he was initially taken aback by Rein's strength, but this was immediately followed by a deep frown!
Because no matter how strong one's personal ability, human strength always has its limits.
Facing more than ten, or even dozens of Bloodsail pirates single-handedly was clearly unwise.
But compelled by duty, the naval officer of Peak Knight rank immediately tapped his foot on the ground and quickly chased toward the large hole in the 'Wreck.'
He probably wouldn't make it in time, but he might at least recover the body! he thought.
At this time, the beautiful Marine Corps Major Mary finally recovered from the shock of seeing Rein shatter the thick hull.
She closed her cherry lips and followed the naval officer, hurrying after him.
As one of the record-keepers for this knighting examination, she naturally had to keep up, or how could she document the firsthand situation?
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These three individuals moved rapidly and efficiently, with every action showing signs of high-level expertise, appearing to be Peak Knights themselves.
The blow that Rein struck to shatter the hull of the 'Wreck' also caught the eyes of the naval commodore and the nobleman with a handlebar mustache on the beach.
Strangely, the two remained motionless, appearing completely unconcerned for Rein's safety.
The naval commodore watched Rein charge into the captain's quarters, and after several seconds, he turned with a smile to the man with the handlebar mustache and asked,
"Sir Theo, having overseen so many knighting assessments, have you ever encountered such an interesting young man?"
The handlebar-mustachioed middle-aged man, also looking pleased, pondered briefly before replying, "General Xilva, it must have been three years since I last saw such a spirited young person."
The knighting examiner named Theo used the word 'spirited,' which was quite telling.
Naval Commodore Xilva, clearly understanding the implication, smiled and continued, "Indeed! There are many talented young people, but few as spirited as this one."
"Sir Theo, I might have to trouble you with something."
"Oh?" Theo raised an eyebrow, eagerly awaiting Xilva's next words.
After all, the opportunity to earn a favor from one of the young representatives of the Imperial Navy—Commodore Xilva—was not easy to come by.