As Lu Yu was drinking, five hundred nautical miles north of Lin'an City, on Paradise Island.

The lush vegetation on the island had obviously been scorched by fire, the air full of flying black ashes, and scorched corpses lay on the ground, presenting a shocking sight at a glance.

Some rugged cliffs showed large areas of collapse, and amidst the black ash-filled air, there was a strong smell of gunpowder.

Especially on the sea near Paradise Island, a large black ship was blazing fiercely, its flames piercing the dark sea, appearing exceptionally conspicuous.

The massive hull was also slowly tilting, sinking into the ink-black sea.

This was clearly the aftermath of an exceptionally brutal battle!

On that ship slowly sinking into the sea, there was also a gigantic black cross, looking very prominent under the blazing flames from the hull!

Evidently, this ship belonged to the Dark Sanctuary!

"Officer Hardyron, the enemy ship has been sunk!"

At this moment, on a cliff on Paradise Island, a man in a black uniform spoke respectfully to Hardyron beside him.

His face was covered in black ash and blood, making his appearance exceedingly grim.

Just one day before, Hardyron's Paradise Island suddenly came under fierce attack from the Dark Sanctuary's ships, turning Paradise Island into this tragic scene after their bombardment.

Fortunately, Hardyron had been stationed on Paradise Island for many years, with a relatively complete arsenal, and with strong fire support, after a day and night of fierce fighting, Paradise Island claimed victory.

If not for the complete armament, today's consequences would have been unimaginable!

"What are the casualties?"

Hearing the man's report, Hardyron spoke coldly; his face was also full of black ash, and his eyes were blazing with anger, looking extremely cold.

Evidently, Hardyron's side was also exceptionally embarrassed in this battle.

"Due to the enemy's surprise attack, and their individuals' extremely strong combat capability, plus the enormous power of their cannons, we have suffered over sixty percent casualties!"

At this moment, the man respectfully reported the casualties to Hardyron!

Over sixty percent!

Hearing the man's report, Hardyron's heart skipped a beat, his eyes bloodshot with anger!

Although Paradise Island won this battle, it was a pyrrhic victory!

Over sixty percent casualties, such losses made Hardyron exceptionally furious!

"Damn it!"

Thinking of this, a vicious look flashed in Hardyron's eyes, and he gritted his teeth, immediately asking, "Are there any survivors from their side?"

"We only captured one survivor, the enemy was extremely formidable, killing many of our men single-handedly; we had to hit him with an RPG directly to severely wound him."

Hearing Hardyron's words, the man spoke deeply.

"Bring him up to me!"

Speaking coldly, Hardyron's voice was icy, full of anger.

Even though the enemy's raid ended in failure, it still cost him dearly, filling Hardyron with endless rage!

"Bring him up!"

Hearing Hardyron's order, the man spoke, his tone equally icy.

Instantly, two men in black uniforms brought a man, dressed in black combat clothes with disheveled hair, up.

The man's hair was disheveled, face pale, and dark blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, looking severely injured.

If any other members of the Dark Sanctuary had survived, they would instantly recognize this man as Glahaid, one of the Twelve Black Knights!

This time, Julius III sent a total of four Black Knights to attack Paradise Island, and so far, apart from Glahaid, all of them were dead!

This time, both Paradise Island and the Dark Sanctuary suffered heavy losses, a true lose-lose situation!

"Who are you?!"

Gazing at Glahaid in front of him, Hardyron asked coldly, his voice full of icy determination!

"Pah, I'm Glahaid, a Black Knight of the Dark Sanctuary, you filthy bastards, damned pests, the Dark Sanctuary will never let you scum off the hook!"

Glahaid's voice was fierce, filled with a sense of furious indignation.

The Dark Sanctuary!

Hearing this name made Hardyron's eyes flicker with coldness and a hint of doubt.

How could he not know the name of the Dark Sanctuary?!

But Hardyron was completely puzzled, why did the Dark Sanctuary attack his Paradise Island!

Even though the battle ended in a pyrrhic victory for Paradise Island, Hardyron had no idea why the Dark Sanctuary launched an assault on Paradise Island!

"Dark Sanctuary?"

Thinking of this, Hardyron spoke coldly: "I have no quarrel with your Dark Sanctuary; we mind our own business, so why did you attack us so violently?"

"Bullshit!"

Hearing Hardyron's words, Glahaid suddenly spat a mouthful of blood on Hardyron's face, saying: "You shot and killed our Black Knight Alfred in Lin'an City, and even sent a video to provoke us, and now you're denying it!?"

"You cowardly bastards, filthy pests!"

Glahaid's voice was full of fury as he loudly cursed at Hardyron, his words extraordinarily harsh.

"Alfred?"

Hearing this name, Hardyron was completely stunned, having never heard of this name before!

He utterly had no idea what Glahaid was talking about, since this was the first time he heard the name!

"Playing dumb won't work!"

Seeing Hardyron's bewildered expression, Graham spoke, his tone no less angry, loudly cursing at Hardyron: "We may have lost this time, but I assure you, you cannot fathom the power of the Dark Sanctuary!"

"Soon, you and your friend Lu Yu will perish under the crushing force of the Dark Sanctuary, I'll be waiting for you in hell, bastards!"

At this moment, Glahaid's words were brash, full of menace and fury, seeming utterly maniacal.

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