Lively was bored and slumped in his chair, drowsy from the rocking of the ship—he couldn't even go ashore to have some fun because of the orders left by Nine Toes, and had to stay in the cabin moldy.

His dissatisfaction doesn't end there. When he hurried out of the Gate of the Wind, he was already sulking. He was almost forty years old, and he had been at sea for many years, and he was accustomed to the days of unbridled and freewheeling, and he could endure the flight when he failed, but he could not accept that he would abandon his territory and flee in ashes because of the possible danger before he saw the shadow of the enemy.

But he didn't dare to say this in front of Nine Toes. A few years ago, when Nine-Toed Walker was a kid who had just climbed the pirate ship, he was quite willing to listen to him, although he was unruly...... The child grew up so fast, as if it was just a blink of an eye, and the young man who became the leader of the black sails already had the momentum that no one dared to disobey.

Many people thought that Nine Toes was just lucky, but Lively knew that finding the island might have been a bit of luck to bring back the keel, get rid of the Bloody Tongue, build the Dragonbone, collect or annihilate the other pirates, and take control of the Black Sails...... It's not luck.

He could tell that Nine Toes' ambitions weren't just at sea, and that sometimes even made him feel a little scary...... He couldn't see what the young man wanted.

"Lively Ly!"

Soaking wet, Liz hurriedly pushed open the door to the cabin, "News from the shore...... A mage came to the island. ”

"One?" said Lively scoffed, "a mage scares you like this, maybe he just needs a warm embrace in such fine weather." ”

"That's Nick Stobel. Liz grimly wiped the dripping water from her face, "That's the guy who forced us to leave the Gate of the Wind." ”

Lively turned black in an instant.

He hates mages. The scar that had been tangled in his left arm had been burned by the mage, and it was only a year ago that he had slipped into Neo City to find a priest to undo the wound that had haunted him for years...... Because Nine Toes somehow got on the Archmage Tower, he couldn't get revenge on himself, and even had to run around to do things for those insatiable mages.

But Nick Stonel wasn't in the same league as the mages with Nine Toes, and he knew that.

That's a serious guy...... It's just a hate within a hate.

“...... Find someone to keep an eye on him. He said.

"That's it?" Liz's eyes widened, "we could have let him die without a trace!"

"You know the order of the Nine Toes. "Besides, he doesn't have to come at us." ”

"He's coming at us. Liz insisted, "He's asking who's on the island these days!"

"There are so many people coming to this island every day. Lively was still hesitant.

"He's alone!" cried Liz unwillingly, "he's all on the door! Are we going to run away with my tail between my legs in such weather because of the presence of 'one' mage?"

The last sentence struck Lively on the head.

Nine Toes had told him not to make any trouble these days, but since the righteous and awe-inspiring mage had already found the door, they couldn't sit still, right?

“...... Well, go find the broken saw. He moved his fingers, crackling one by one, his pupils unconsciously contracted with excitement, "Let him pull his people up...... They know what to do with the mage. ”

It's for the sake of Black Sail's fame - he told himself. Regardless, they are the most feared pirates on the Summer Seas...... As long as they do things neatly enough, Nine Toes shouldn't be dissatisfied.

The child who was once able to see through at a glance is becoming more and more elusive...... But after all, he is still a reasonable person.

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The wind was blowing almost horizontally, and the rain was so heavy that people couldn't open their eyes. The mage's robes were clinging to his body, but they weren't wet. He had left the noisy crowd and walked alone in the wilderness. The pulled up cloak obscured his face, and the black staff trembled from time to time under the lightning that streaked across the sky, and the snake writhed slightly, as if it would turn into a puff of black smoke at any moment.

A glowing light emanated from the pendant on the mage's chest, illuminating the ground around him, making him an overly conspicuous target in the darkness.

However, the mage seemed completely unaware of such danger...... Or because they are too confident and have no fear. His steps remained unhurried, and he did not stop calmly until the sharp arrow broke through and the wind howled.

The arrows failed to break through his defenses, but one got closer and closer, and at one point it stopped abruptly.

Black shadows emerged like ghosts, standing far and near, even more indistinct in the wind and rain, only the cold light of the blades flickered.

The mage calmly ripped off his cloak, and the face that belonged to Nick Stallel was illuminated by the magic light...... But when he raised the corners of his mouth, that little sly smile that was almost treacherous was not something that the nosy mage would have.

By the time "Broken Saw" realized that something was not quite right, there was already a scream that sounded briefly and then disappeared.

He abruptly looked back. There are more shadows beyond the shadows...... It's not the mages who are really besieged, it's them.

“...... ...... the hell you"

Someone gritted his teeth and spoke, but the "mage" had no intention of saying any more nonsense.

The "staff", which was almost unable to maintain its shape, turned back into a long-unsheathed sword when he swung it. He dashed toward his nearest foe, his sword slashing with a determination that didn't match his smile.

The heart of the broken saw sank downward. All of his set-ups were designed to deal with "a mage", not to mention that it was very different from dealing with a good warrior, and he was completely unaware of the people lurking around him. And it's not just because the wind and rain have made him let his guard down...... These people are better at hiding than the pirates he has trained.

Moreover, they have many eyes and ears on the island...... But no one discovered that the mage had not come alone.

A trap.

Over the years, black sails have been rampant, but it is rare to encounter such a well-arranged trap. Many of Ninetoe's actions have been described as "not like a pirate", but he did find many powerful allies for the pirates...... They have rarely encountered anyone who dares to confront them head-on.

It wasn't until this moment that the saw realized that it had actually cost them a lot of ...... A few years ago, he could have spotted danger by instinct alone.

They were evenly numbered, but Broken Saw subconsciously felt that they could not win. It's just that now, even if you want to escape, it's obviously not that easy.

He gritted his teeth, and his serrated scimitar slashed through the air, the enchanted weapon casting a dark red light in the darkness.

There is no other option but to fight.