Even with Lightning, who had previously been in charge of overall coordination and dispatch, gone, and the major Star Pirate Groups reduced to a scattered rabble, Black Cloud still had little hope of turning the situation around.
If they stood by and did nothing, Black Cloud would inevitably be slaughtered to the last man here.
So after only a moment's thought, Lu Ye spoke. "Join the battle with me. Escort Black Cloud out of here!"
Zixiao was immediately stunned. "Huh?"
The many Star Pirates behind him also stared at Lu Ye in disbelief, enormous questions rising in their hearts. Weren't they Star Pirates?
Escort Black Cloud out of here... What did that mean?
But in the next instant, realization appeared on Zixiao's face, and the way he looked at Lu Ye became even more admiring. "I understand. We will follow the Chief unto death!"
The group of Star Pirates shouted along with him, "We will follow the Chief unto death!"
Where else could they find such a powerful Chief? So no matter what incomprehensible decision their Chief made, they would not harbor the slightest thought of defiance.
Lu Ye could not help glancing at Zixiao. "What do you understand?"
Zixiao said excitedly, "Doesn't the Chief want to keep it all for himself? We'll escort Black Cloud out first, and then..." He raised a hand and mimed a blade rising and falling.
This was undoubtedly the way an old Star Pirate would think. With so many Star Pirate Groups joining forces, even if they took down Black Cloud, how much profit could each of them possibly get?
But if they kept it all for themselves, that would be different. They would surely grow fat in one bite! As expected of the Chief—his skill was high, and so was his courage!
Lu