Let Them Run a Little Longer

Splurt!

Crimson blood sprayed out in a dazzling burst like fireworks.

Everyone present turned deathly pale.

They watched as the iron armor on Steel Bone's arms was cleaved in two as easily as paper.

The massive axe, its momentum undiminished, split him straight down the middle.

At such close range, the scalding blood splashed directly onto Lacey and Black Tiger.

As they stared at Steel Bone's two halves collapsing to the ground, his eyes wide open in death, a chill shot from the soles of their feet straight to their heads.

A pirate with a bounty of tens of millions had been killed so casually.

Who would have believed it without seeing it with their own eyes?

"Run!"

No one knew who shouted first, but the pirates gathered there immediately fled toward the three pirate ships moored at the harbor entrance.

Even Lacey and Black Tiger could no longer keep their composure and turned to flee.

Ain's expression tightened at the sight. "Don't let them get away."

"One of the Beasts Pirates' officers happens to be staying at the tavern on Island Five. If they escape, you'll bring trouble upon yourself!"

"Trouble?"

Escanor glanced back at Ain. "Let them run a little longer."

Run a little longer?

Ain was stunned!

No!

Even Shakky was no exception.

In their eyes, this arrogant brute had ruthlessly killed Steel Bone the moment he appeared.

Yet now, he was allowing them to flee. The contrast was simply too great.

"You bastard! How dare you ruin our plans! Once we return to Island Five, we'll make sure Lord Spud of the West Blue hears about this!" Black Tiger roared impatiently as soon as he stepped onto the deck.

They had been just moments away from capturing Ain and earning a chance to join the Beasts