"You, 55 cards."
The Captain held that card, his face twitching as rage twisted his expression. His eyes bulged from fury, making them look even more like fish eyes.
The light from the Skull Lamp overhead dimmed, and more vague silhouettes of souls appeared throughout the cabin. An immense mental pressure swept in from all directions, but the golden marks on Shade's body suddenly flared with even brighter light.
It was as though golden embers had ignited across his body. Even Miss Princess, standing behind him, could feel more warmth.
"You cheated, so I won. Now, let us leave."
Shade gritted his teeth as he spoke again. The odd look on his face was simply because he was far too hungry.
"No, you cheated."
The Captain's voice became even more sinister and terrifying. Paired with the fading light, it seemed to come from a bottomless abyss, hoarse and low.
"How did I cheat?"
Shade retorted.
"This card has your scent on it!"
The card was hurled fiercely at Shade. The tremendous force made it slice through the air like a sharp blade, flying straight for his head.
Since he was sitting down and someone stood behind him, Shade could not dodge. He could only control the card and stop it. But that action undoubtedly proved that the card was under his control.
Origin · Balance landed on the table, and the Captain laughed.
Rotten air spread in every direction. Amid the restless agitation of the sailors, the captain grew taller. His skin wrinkled and turned paler, while the skin of his body became a dim grayish green. Because his clothes hung open, the white flesh of his belly could be seen. Most of his body was covered in fish scales, but a shadow rose along his back, as though a