Bagard. Maud,
A great pirate whose bounty had skyrocketed from 100 million to 360 million in an instant, he was also the hottest topic of recent times.
Half a month ago, he had still been on the sea route near Leviathen Island...
Yet now, he had appeared here at Lor Island.
Serves was deeply alarmed.
This was a powerful enemy he could not afford to provoke.
"Avoid them. Head east."
Serves made the decision at once and ordered them to steer clear.
Even if it was wishful thinking, he hoped the Maud Pirates had not noticed the warship's movements.
In any case, they would deliver the supplies to Lor Island first.
Following Serves's order, the warship lowered its sails and turned. The crew rowed manually to stay out of the Netherworld's field of vision, heading toward the eastern side of Lor Island.
"Bring me the Den Den Mushi."
"Yes, sir!"
The adjutant hurried toward the communications room as fast as he could.
A dozen seconds later, Serves had a Den Den Mushi in his hands.
He turned to look in the direction of the Netherworld, his expression solemn.
Then he dialed the number and used the Den Den Mushi to report to Marine Headquarters that the Maud Pirates were on Lor Island.
After finishing his report, Serves shoved the Den Den Mushi into the adjutant's hands.
The adjutant took it, hesitated, then said tactfully, "Commodore Serves, with our strength, I'm afraid we're no match for the Maud Pirates."
"I know that better than you do."
Serves's brows drew tightly together, twisting the faintly sinister scar into a tangled mass.
Most pirates, when they encountered the Marines, would choose to flee at the first sign of danger.
But some pirates chose to clash head-on with the Marines, regarding capturing Marines and