After claiming Paik's head, Maud closed his eyes and checked the results.
Physique: ★★★★☆
Swordsmanship: ★★★
Haki: ★★☆
The Star Frame for his newly condensed physique was less than one-tenth full. It only contained a few faint strands, barely noticeable.
It seemed Paik's head had not yielded as much as he had expected.
After all, his physique had already advanced toward the fifth star, while his swordsmanship had completed its first-stage transformation. With the benefits being diverted, the further he progressed, the slower his improvement would become.
The high gains he had obtained today were entirely the result of sheer numbers.
Even so, Maud was already very satisfied with his current rate of growth.
He could only say that the abundance of prey in the pirate world suited his ability perfectly.
However, the further he advanced, the weaker the effect of this ability would become.
In any case, Maud had not thought that far ahead. For now, he only needed to avoid missing any prey.
After setting down the weeping and laughing Dada, Maud turned his gaze toward the pirates in the distance.
Lafitte and Beli came to Maud's side.
Dada was too badly injured and could only lean against the stone sculpture's pedestal.
"Big Brother Maud..."
Dada's voice was extremely weak.
His injuries were severe, mostly caused by fists and clubs, which was why he had been able to hold on until now.
"Don't talk. Get some proper rest."
Maud lightly patted Dada's shoulder, then straightened and looked toward the watching pirates in the distance.
"Lafitte, don't save any for me. Wipe out every pirate in this town... leave no survivors!"
"Hoho, understood."
Lafitte raised a hand and lightly pressed down the brim of his hat.
Based on the information he had provided Maud, there should still be around