Battleship Albion (2)

The flagship of the Republic fleet, the Victory, was swallowed by a flash brighter than the sun and sharper than lightning.

Charles Westmore, commander of the following Second Battleship Squadron, reflexively squeezed his eyes shut.

Then, a delayed roar rang out across the ocean.

Kuuuuuuung---!!

The shock wave slammed into the bridge of Charles's battleship, the 'Glory,' which was following behind. The windows rattled and groaned, while the needles on the gauges in the ceiling and lighting fixtures shook wildly.

When Charles opened his eyes once more after the shock wave subsided.

"A-Admiral! The Victory...!"

The center of the flagship 'Victory' had already vanished.

From where the bridge had stood, red and black smoke twisted together as it soared high into the sky. Dozens of tons of steel structures dangled from the flames like fallen leaves.

Everyone on the bridge could only stare blankly at the sight...