[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-the-king-of-technology":3,"chapter-i-m-the-king-of-technology-i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-667":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I'm the King Of Technology",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},973171,1270,"Chapter 667 - The Enemy Is Here!","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-667",667,"\u003Cp>On the high waters, several sh.i.p.s in a triangular formation were quickly storming ahead without a care in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other sh.i.p.s that noticed the mighty fleet immediately knew what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all have the same flag and were all swimming as one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no doubt about it, they’re definitely marching out to war!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I think you’re right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who could they have beef with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the direction they are sailing towards, either they branch to some parts of Arcadina, or they go straight towards Baymard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the chances of them attacking Alec Barn’s territory is almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, while their fleet looks terrifying... a figure like Alec Barn could take down that fleet in no time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So there going towards Baymard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s where we are going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.... let’s turn around and head towards Carona.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But father, we are just a few hours away from Baymard while Carona is a month away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True... then let’s branch towards one of the neighbouring coastal towns or cities in Arcadina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From there, we can send some people on horseback to head towards Baymard after a few days... so as to get news regarding the matter fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, father!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All right men.... head towards the closest Arcadinian land around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several sh.i.p.s that were sailing behind or alongside the fleet guessed their thoughts and quickly pulled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one would want to be caught between what looked like a fierce battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even though the size of the fleet couldn’t do much to larger empires, Baymard was relatively small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they couldn’t help but wonder if it would be possible for Baymard to attain victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, it looked like the enemy might be attacking them in surprise... at least that hadn’t heard any news about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the chances of them winning didn’t look too good now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, almost everyone decided to head on over to Arcadina and wait for news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better to be safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, they felt that this was the right time to test just how powerful this newly established empire was when it didn’t have Carona aiding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One should know that some of them were nobles of other empires, who had once thought that their empire should annex Baymard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Carona’s protection, things might be a little too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know which empire or group had decided to attack Baymard... but this would give them a clear picture of just how powerful Baymard really was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had ever seen or heard of Baymard’s strength, except the landport taser incidences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So nobody knew just what these Baymardians had up their sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they would see how they fared in this upcoming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, they might not be able to witness what went down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the Baymardians win, then that would mean that they did have some hidden skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless, the place had no sword academy or anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how were they going to win?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was indeed a mystery that unfortunately wouldn’t be solved since they couldn’t personally witness the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain... in 3 hours, we should be reaching Baymard’s shores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Captain Nicodemus said, before climbing up the stairs and walking towards the biggest room in the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this time, he had been running things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t the one who issued out the commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, the person he was going to see was their Fleet Commander... Commander Pirus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since they left that pirate island, the commander had kept himself locked up within his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the crew only saw a glimpse of the Commander when he typically stood on his private balcony for fresh air or when he practiced his sword marksmanship every morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Commander was a very proud, arrogant and strong man... who liked proving his point with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was someone who had never lost a single battle since he joined Nopline’s forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one of the reasons why he was sent to lead all 68 sh.i.p.s to storm Baymard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were so confident in his abilities, that they were positive of nothing else but victory in this upcoming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of Pirus’ accomplishments and strength, he was even more respected by the men on board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at him in awe and reverence whenever they were fortunate to get even a glimpse of his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, just seeing him alone was akin to gaining some good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the man had 7 wives and 11 concubines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his credentials, which woman wouldn’t fall for him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was their own way of thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, he had been cooped up within his personal chamber, training and preparing for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got up as early as 5 A.M and spent 3 hours perfecting his moves on his private balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For sure, while he was focused on readying himself, he allowed his Captains to handle all minor crew related matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Knock! Knock! Knock!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander... it’s Captain Nicodemus here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicodemus waited outside for a bit before he heard the wooden bolts on the other side open up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicodemus quickly followed the shirtless Pirus in and waited for the commander to take his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3 hours from now, we should be arriving on the shores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wonderful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inform the Captains on the other sh.i.p.s to ready the men and station the sh.i.p.s as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want the formation to be perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, make sure that the men have their weapons and anchor ropes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And don’t forget the black powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, we’re done here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, commander!\" Nicodemus said before exiting the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course all sailors needed ropes that had head-sized anchors on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, they could hook on the side of the enemy sh.i.p.s and pull their way up to the enemy’s ship deck as fast as they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For sure, the archers would also have to be ready... so as to shoot all those who want to take down the anchors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, all sh.i.p.s needed to be in formation and in sync for their plan to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicodemus smiled and hastily did as he was told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, their Commander would have yet another victory under his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no doubt about it, with the way Lord Nopline valued this mission.... their Commander would definitely be rewarded handsomely when they emerged victorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how could he not be glad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The richer their Commander, the double their rewards and salaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ah, Baymard...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, but you will just have to be our ticket for the good life.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so the incoming intruders all had their own thoughts and ideas on how this battle would actually be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while they were thinking about the rewards, Baymard’s Coastal guard had already spotted their fleet!\u003C\u002Fp>",1146,"2026-06-03T07:55:30.310Z","2026-06-03T07:55:37.642Z",1,"novelbin.me","ec3225c4e60dfcd18f2823f7805b6fdccb2cb6d4beed146caa4d3678b61282b4","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-668","i-m-the-king-of-technology-chapter-666",1977,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-the-king-of-technology-cover.jpg"]