In the southern part of the Poplar Kingdom, within the territory of the Augustin Clan, the important port city of Southwater, the governor responsible for managing the city was greatly alarmed as he looked at the disheveled commander, asking in shock, "What did you say?"
The commander's arm was still wrapped in a bandage, and the dust on his face had not yet been wiped away. He stood there, looking as miserable as one could be.
Gazing down, he reported with a mournful voice, "A ship, it sank almost all of our armed merchant vessels... blocking the Southwater Port, sealing it off!"
Just the mention of that fearsome warship made him shudder. It had effortlessly sunk all the ships bearing the Poplar Kingdom's flag that tried to leave the port, not letting a single one escape.
