章 123: Contact

Though at first most of the crew was left disgruntled at the captain's order to throw overboard less useful items on the ship, the crew not considering the action worth it for just a smuggler ship whose contents they weren't aware of, when minutes later the Marial became faster and began visibility gaining on the frigate, all the unhappiness and gossips ended as everyone focused on the ship ahead of them, their frustration over the long pursuit turning to anger and burning brighter than ever.

By the time several minutes had passed, the Marial had gotten well into firing range of the frigate and Captain Rollin wasted no time in giving out his orders.

"Load the chain balls, and aim for their main sails."

With the captain's orders, the two cannons at the front of the ship were quickly loaded, their aims adjusted and then everyone looked to the captain.