C178 The Empire's Navy and the Giant Demon of the North Sea(1)

Aboard the Gemstone, there were over 20 burly men, each nearly two meters tall, with bodies as sturdy as bears. Clad in sharkskin armor and equipped with short-handled harpoons at their waists, they also bore crossbows on their backs. Their calloused hands were a testament to their prowess in close-quarters combat. Chen Ye, with his extensive knowledge