From Chaton crushing Brook with a single move to Maud's sudden appearance, followed by him kicking Chaton away.
The entire process, from beginning to end, took less than two seconds.
By the time the Marines present had reacted, they were all staring in shock at Maud, who was slowly straightening himself.
"That wasn't Soru. It was more like... he just appeared out of thin air!"
Still shaken, Wolf Rat looked at Maud with an extremely complicated expression.
Every time they reunited, Maud always managed to surprise him in a unique way.
Just like now—he had actually kicked away Vice Admiral Chaton, whose close-combat ability was outrageously strong.
Using a sword or a gun would have been one thing, but how could his leg be so absurdly powerful too?
Wolf Rat knew Maud's abilities by heart, so it was only natural that he felt a chill run through his body and his scalp go numb.
The Marines who had marched into formation nearly had their eyes pop out of their sockets.
After all, the man who had been kicked away was no minor figure. He was Vice Admiral Chaton, whose strength and reputation both ranked among the very best!
"That man is Bagard. Maud, who's been making waves recently."
Sentomaru lowered his massive double-bladed axe and stared intently at Maud, who had appeared out of thin air. He was not worried about Chaton's safety in the slightest.
"He's also... the scumbag rumored throughout the ranks to have sullied Big Sis Momousagi's honor!"
Sentomaru's eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked eager to test himself.
Since he had run into Maud, he had to teach him a lesson for disgracing Big Sis Momousagi, no matter what.
"Hm?"
Suddenly sensing something strange, Sentomaru turned around. He saw that Wolf Rat and the other Marines,