Soon.
In the gradually dimming light.
The two sloops nearly pressed against each other.
Inside the Black Pearl's captain's cabin, Charles held a black crystal ball in one hand and began casting a summoning spell.
During this time, he had renewed many Abyssal contracts, shifting more of his focus onto aquatic demons.
He had also looked up the forms of magic beasts recorded in this plane.
The aquatic demons he contracted were all made to resemble this plane's creatures as closely as possible.
For example: Kuo-toa.
They were highly useful summoned demons.
This time, as the enemy drew near, Charles summoned four Tier 1 Kuo-toa in succession.
And twenty apprentice-level Kuo-toa.
The Kuo-toa appeared in the seawater.
The moment they appeared, they swam through the sea and let out strange cries.
Charles stepped out of the cabin and ordered Dalle, "Lower the rope ladders on the other side. Our helpers are here."
Dalle was somewhat puzzled, but out of habit, he did as ordered and had his men throw down the rope ladders.
Before long, amid a series of gurgling sounds, the Abyssal Kuo-toa slowly climbed aboard.
As Dalle looked at the Abyssal Kuo-toa, his gaze could not help growing distant.
At that moment, it felt as though he had returned to the night at the Claw Pirate Crew's lair.
That night, these vicious-looking Kuo-toa had beaten them into utter defeat.
On the upper deck, Charles said loudly, "I know you were worried about what we'd do with so few men."
"Now... I'll make up for our lack of manpower!"
"These Mermen are our helpers!"
"This time, let the Mermen charge first. You follow behind them and kill!"
The pirates, who had still been somewhat doubtful and astonished, had been drinking. Hearing Charles say this, they were immediately overjoyed.
Even