Chapter 161: Sir Gareth

The battle raged on deck, a bloody ballet of death and defiance. The rain continued its relentless assault, washing away the blood but not the determination in Lucian's eyes. Slowly, but surely, the tide began to turn. The King's men, fueled by Lucian's unwavering determination, fought with renewed vigor. Captain Briggs, a whirlwind of fury and steel, cleaved through the pirate ranks, his booming voice a rallying cry. The pirates, initially confident in their overwhelming numbers, began to falter. Their formation broke, replaced by panicked scrambling as they sought to repel the onslaught. Suddenly, a deafening crack echoed across the deck. The main mast of the Black Leviathan, weakened by the collision and the storm's fury, groaned ominously before snapping in half. It toppled with a sickening crash, taking half a dozen unfortunate pirates with it and sending a wave of panic through the remaining crew. Seizing the moment, Lucian disarmed the pirate captain with a swift maneuver, t