The fixed cannon fired.
A dazzling burst of fire flared from one side of the ship; the remaining fixed cannons fired in unison, as the giant serpent approached, hurling tons of heavy shot at it.
The attack was effective. The pitch-black scales cracked one by one, revealing the crimson flesh beneath. Scalding blood mixed with frigid seawater, sizzling and then joining the raging storm.
The sound of cannon fire continued; driven by fear, people attacked the serpent madly. Amidst the swirling smoke, the serpent plunged above the Horned Whale.
"It's enraged!"
Lancelot said as he ran towards the distant serpent head. With a thunderous crash, the serpent head smashed onto the Horned Whale, plowing through everything on deck. Whether buildings or people, all were easily crushed, shattered flesh and steel sinking into the sea, enjoying eternal silence.
