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When he changed the combat orders, causing chaos, he felt more and more that he was going to lose this crucial naval battle.
Because his opponent had already broken through the weakest part of his fleet and was gradually devouring it!
Perhaps "devouring" is not precise enough, for the enemy's attack was akin to engulphing—engulfing his fleet!
The fleet of the Taren Kingdom had four warships in poor condition that did not participate in this fight; Valen had ordered these four warships to protect the transport fleet from a further distance.
So this time, the actual combatants of the Taren Kingdom's navy consisted of 66 warships, with one side comprising a detachment of 21 warships and the main force with 45 warships.
Now, Valen was certain that the detachment of 21 warships was practically annihilated. Even if he were to win now, the number of people that could be rescued from the sea would not be many.
