Ronan's return to the surface went smoothly.
He casually grabbed someone in the Cave Dwelling. There was no need for threats or bribes—the terrified man obediently became Ronan's guide, leading him back into Rand City through secret passages and sewers.
Before leaving, Ronan cut off the heavily armored warrior's head.
This man was clearly an important Blackbeard Pirates leader and a supernatural being. His value far surpassed that of ordinary bandits, and his head could be turned in as a military merit.
Unfortunately, the heavy armor he wore was quite valuable, but Ronan had no choice but to abandon it since it was inconvenient to carry.
When Ronan returned, the Night Watchman squads also came back one after another.
Among them was Abel Austin's team.
"Good lad!"
Seeing Ronan safe and sound, Abel Austin was greatly excited. He gave Ronan's shoulder a hard pat and said, "I thought I'd never see you again!"
After they had unexpectedly become separated in the sewers, this Night Watch Captain had been carrying a heavy sense of guilt, believing that he had gotten Ronan killed.
He had never expected Ronan to return alive!
That was truly good news.
"My luck was good."
Ronan smiled, then handed the bundle he carried to Abel Austin. "This is the head of a pirate I killed down there. I wonder if it can be exchanged for some merit."
Abel Austin opened the bundle in surprise, and his expression immediately changed. "Tinplate Cook!"
The heavily armored warrior Ronan had slain was no nobody. He was one of the trusted leaders under Francis Gunther, the leader of the Blackbeard Pirates, and a notorious supernatural being.
Since this man wore heavy armor all year round, even aboard pirate ships, he had earned the nickname Tinplate.
He was ferocious in battle, violent