Luo had taken the initiative to suggest a spar, which was something Maud hadn't expected.
Moreover,
From Luo's expression and bearing, Maud could see his confidence.
This made Maud look forward to seeing how Luo had changed during this time, and it also piqued his interest.
Inside the bar.
Shakky leaned slightly forward, resting both arms on the counter as she watched Maud and Luo with great interest. In her eyes, both juniors were outstanding in every sense.
The Heart Pirates, who had been drinking, spat out the liquor that had just passed over their tongues. One after another, they stared at their captain in shock.
"Captain, calm down!"
Bepo, whose body had grown considerably fatter, leaped onto Luo's back.
Luo stumbled from Bepo's impact, and the confident smile on his face nearly froze.
He shoved aside the bear's head that Bepo had thrust over, then took the opportunity to grab Oni-Kishin and hold it in his hand.
"This is bad. The captain's serious."
The Heart Pirates stared in astonishment as Luo quietly revealed his fighting spirit.
In their hearts, Maud was a great demon king.
And if their captain took the initiative to challenge the great demon king to a spar, what else could it be besides asking for a beating?
Luo ignored the gazes of his crew and held his ghost blade horizontally before him.
"Maud, you'd better not take me lightly. Otherwise, I'll cut you in half with one slash."
He stared intently at Maud, whom he hadn't seen in more than a year, his eyes gleaming.
"Take you lightly..."
Maud smiled and gently placed his glass on the counter.
"That depends on whether you have what it takes to make me use my full strength, Luo."
"Just wait and see."
Luo raised an eyebrow and eagerly