If there was a mage's most terrifying nightmare, it would definitely be the Anti-Magic Field.
It was the most powerful weapon against mages.
Under the suppression of the Anti-Magic Field, most magic spells would fail and mana would be suppressed.
It was especially so for magic warships, where the Anti-Magic Field was almost like a natural enemy.
Barque remembered that in the history of the Magic Empire, it was mentioned that the empire had once sent a fleet to explore the Western Sea, but they accidentally entered the Anti-Magic Field, leading to the annihilation of the entire fleet.
Since then, the Magic Empire had placed the Anti-Magic Field and Anti-Magic Field as the top research priority.
Even though they couldn't completely isolate the Anti-Magic Field, they could at least weaken part of its power.
This was also the reason why Barque's warship didn't fall as soon as it entered the Anti-Magic Field.
But that was all they could do.
Even though the barrier above the magic warship was still working, Barque knew that it was only because the barrier spells weren't channeling spells, so the Anti-Magic Field wouldn't cut off their mana.
But he was also aware that the duration of the barrier was about to run out. If it were earlier, he could still order the mages to activate the scrolls to replenish the barrier.
But now, after entering the Anti-Magic Field, all magic items lost their effects and the mages' mana was also suppressed, which meant that he couldn't activate the scrolls.
What was worse was that the wind elemental power output device used to propel the warship forward had also lost its effect. Only the main crystal core that maintained the warship's floating effect was still working.
However, in this situation — the immobile battleship was practically the best target!!
And as though responding to Barque's conjecture, at the next moment, a series of dazzling cannons emerged from the darkness and blasted straight at the fleet.
This time, none of the warships could dodge the attack. They could only stay in place and endure the bombardment.
Even though they were protected by the magic barrier …
"Reporting. The shields of the Warhawk, Guardian, and Chase have reached their limits!"
Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Burke gritted his teeth. In fact, there was no need for his subordinate's report. He could already see that the magic shields of the three battleships in front of him were faintly discernible. From the looks of it, the magic shields of the three battleships had reached their limits after enduring that round of bombardment.
"Immediately order them to abandon the ship, quickly!!"
But before Barque gave his command, the magical shields on the three warships vanished entirely. Shortly after, a series of flashes flew from the distance and blasted the three warships as though they had eyes. In the deafening explosions and crisscrossing flames, the three warships turned into blazing flames in front of Barque and crashed to the ground.
Barque could only see the three fireballs getting smaller and smaller in his eyes. Then, they disappeared into the pitch-black land, leaving only a little bit of light as the last trace of their existence.
Looking at this scene, Barque pondered in silence and let out a long sigh.
"Pass down the order, all crew — abandon ship."
"Captain?"
"Sir?"
Upon hearing Barque's command, everyone was taken aback. On the other hand, Barque revealed a bitter smile and shook his head.
"All of you are as aware of the current situation as I am. If it were any other situation, it would be fine. But the anti-magic force field is the natural enemy of us mages. We have done everything we can.
Right now, we don't have the strength to retaliate at all.
Now, I order everyone to abandon ship!
Leave immediately!
Order the Griffin Knights to take off and evacuate as many people as possible!
Hurry! "
"Yes, Sir!"
Since Barque had given his command, the others naturally kept quiet. Even though they couldn't use the magical light spheres, they had no problem sending messages through the bugle.
Shortly after, two short and one long bugle sounded. Upon hearing the bugle, the soldiers and mages on the other warships began to evacuate.
Even so, they were still a little too slow. Not long after Balck gave the order, another volley of cannon fire came from afar. At the same time, two more warships were hit by the cannons and were completely destroyed.
"Sir, we also …"
Upon seeing another warship sinking, the adjutant hurried to Barque's side and attempted to lead him to evacuate. However, Barque waved his hand and stopped the adjutant.
"All of you evacuate. I will stay here alone."
"Sir!"
Upon hearing Barque's reply, the adjutant was bewildered. He gazed at Barque in astonishment and said, "Please cherish your life.
"Please cherish your own life. Even if we fail, it doesn't mean that we will perish here!
Besides, this is only a drill!
You don't have to sacrifice your life for this! "
"Indeed, this is only a drill."
Upon hearing the adjutant's answer, Barque let out a bitter smile.
"However, this is a war for us … We old fellows wanted to stop all these changes. But now, we have failed.
The Magic Empire and the entire continent will usher in a brand new era. We, the old antiques of the old era, have no value at all.
Let us be buried here with the old era. You have your future. I'm old and can't keep up with you … "
With that said, Barque closed his eyes. In fact, midway through the war, Barque had already understood this point.
The strength and tactics of the other party weren't the problem. The problem was the use and understanding of magic that they displayed.
Barque was well aware that it wasn't on the same level as what the Magic Empire had always thought.
In particular, at the thought that the other party was just a group of low-level Mages and Mage apprentices, he felt even more complicated.
Was the empire wrong?
Was he wrong?
Could it be that they had been walking on the wrong path all this while?
If that was the case, then let me stand on the last guard for this old empire and accompany it in its destruction.
At this thought, Barque let out a long sigh and opened his eyes again.
However, what surprised Balck was that this time, he did not hear any more explosions, and the enemy did not seem to have any intention of continuing their bombardment. When he looked up, all he could see was darkness …
Why aren't they attacking?
At this thought, Barque was taken aback. He stood up hurriedly and gazed into the distance.
Could it be …
"Sir?
What's wrong? "
The adjutant couldn't help but ask in surprise as Barque stood up all of a sudden.
Upon hearing Rhode's question, Burke revealed a bitter smile. Then, he once again sat down dejectedly.
He naturally understood why the other party didn't continue firing. The reason was simple. They were trapped in the anti-magic force field and couldn't retaliate anymore.
In other words, they had lost their value to be eliminated. Apparently, the enemy had sensed the presence of Christopher and the others, so they gave up on them and went to deal with enemies that were more worthy of their attention.
"It's over … This time … It's really over …"
Barque said, lifting his head and muttering to himself.