Chapter 98 – Defend the Island
As I watched the opponent’s movements, Brahms was giving instructions to the pirates.
“Hey, you pirates! I’ll forgive you for targeting my gold coins and ship. But only if you capture that Rasty alive!”
“Oh, are you serious?” “So, we just have to catch that boy?” “Let’s do it!” “That’s a cheap deal if we can get away with it.” “But hey, he might shoot arrows at us again.” “Don’t worry, we have the numbers!”
“Good, you guys! I’ll allow you to break Rasty’s limbs. Do ittttt!!!”
The fools are coming.
They should have experienced the power of the crossbow firsthand, but… are they stupid? Since they’re attacking with murderous intent, of course, I started attacking.
The crossbows on the hill align with the pirates and start shooting arrows, hitting their shoulders and legs. We’re not going for kills, of course.
“Argh!” “Ow!” “It hurts!” “My leg!” “Ugh!” “Where are these arrows coming from?!” “It’s impossible after all.” “Run away!”
And then the pirates retreat again. Learn your lesson! In the end, the pirates scattered like spiderlings and fled to the sea.
“Come back, you idiots!”
Brahms panics, but it’s too late. The pirates have swum away. They swam so desperately… Don’t ever come back again.
Now, Brahms is isolated.
“What are you going to do, trash big brother?”
“Hmph, do you really thing I’m alone? The pirates will either capture a floating warship or be caught.”
“What…?”
“I am the ruler of the sea, an ‘Admiral’. Look, gaze upon the sea… at those battleships.”
When I turn my gaze towards the sea, there were seven battleships. What a number! And they’re pointing their cannons towards us. Does that mean they can fire at any time?
“…Brahms, are you serious?”
“Yeah, I’m serious. It’s a piece of cake to turn this island into ruins. If you don’t like it, return all the gold coins and come back to the Empire. Right now, I can welcome you unharmed without making you suffer. In fact, I’ll treat you with respect. I’ll share the gold coins and introduce you to beautiful women! How about it? Don’t you find it tempting?”
You despicable b*st*d. Such vague conditions, mixing promises and threats, are b*lls*t. I have no intention of surrendering to him. Besides, I have companions to protect. As the owner of this island, I confront him with a resolute attitude.
“I refuse. Brahms, you may not understand, but for me, this island is my entire country. If it threatens our way of life, I will show no mercy.”
“Negotiations have failed, huh… I get it, Rasty. I’ll destroy your so-called country!!”
Brahms raises his right hand and signals the battleships. The cannons are fired simultaneously, and we are in a great pinch. Darn it, even with Thunder Break, this number is… Huh?
Something flew from behind, and I sensed its presence and received it.
“Big brother, it’s the Holy Spear, Gungnir!”
“Havamar… Thank you.”
A spear made of a mass of magical energy was in my hand. Alright, with this, I can take out the cannons… Oh? My abilities have been further enhanced.
“Rasty-san, please accept my support as well! It’s Kirie and Gloria!”
“Skor, nice!”
My status gets boosted, and my power has risen sharply. With the Holy Spear and the support skills, I can win this.
“Young Master, have you forgotten about me?”
In Alfred’s hand was the “Golden Broom Goltblum”. That’s right, that’s right. We have the strongest butler on our side. If Alfred and I combine our powers, it should be a piece of cake.
“Rasty-sama, have you forgotten about me too?”
Strelka descends from the sky. It seems she arrived riding the waves of the Great Spirit Okeanos. What a way to make an entrance.
“Strelka! You came!”
“I noticed the rough sea, so I came here out of concern. Seven battleships seem quite dangerous. I’ll lend you my power!”
Alright!!
With this, we should be able to repel them. By the way, Eduardo is currently exploring the island and not here. It’s a pity, but our current forces are sufficient.
“I can’t help it. I’ll lend a hand too.”
“Blair, can you fight as well?”
“Leave it to me. This eyepatch isn’t just for show.”
Come to think of it, Blair has been wearing an eyepatch the whole time. I thought it was some kind of pirate fashion, but it seems there is some secret.
“After you.”
“Thank you. Then, let me show you the power of this eyepatch, Ancient Eye.”
Swiftly… Blair removes her eyepatch.
In the next moment, a huge amount of magical power was released from her eye.
With a tremendous roar, it destroyed the cannons one after another. ――Wh-what the heck was that!?
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