Charles summoned Quake and said, "Ships are heading for the island. Tell everyone to stop what they're doing and prepare for battle!"
Quake's heart jolted. He turned to look at the sea, but he saw nothing.
But after so long, everyone had grown used to trusting Charles's judgment.
Quake immediately nodded heavily. "Yes, Captain!"
Very soon, Quake rang the alarm bell. Accompanied by his shout, he first gathered the Tide Warriors among the pirates and informed them of the danger.
Then the Tide Warriors went to gather all the other pirates.
The pirates had originally been busy working. Without even resting their bodies, they immediately picked up their weapons.
The pirates quarrying stone also hurried back to the Outpost Base.
Charles remained atop the Teleportation Beacon, watching the approaching fleet.
Sure enough, the fleet made no attempt to hide and headed straight for the island where they were.
Everyone from the Undertow Pirate Crew had now returned to the Outpost Base, hurriedly resting and replenishing their water.
Some of the pirates were still confused.
Dalle asked, "Captain, should we head down the mountain? Our ships are still in the harbor. What if..."
Quake, beside him, shared the same concern. "Yeah, Captain. What if they sail off with our ships?"
Charles's Eagle Eye Spell was fixed on the incoming vessels. He could now clearly make out which ship was the lead flagship.
He said, "No need to go down. If they want to take our ships, let them have them!"
"We already bought enough materials. During Storm Month, we'll be able to build the Demonbone Ship!"
Charles was naturally just reassuring the other pirates.
He had recognized the incoming force as the Bone Anchor Pirate Crew, whom he had seen once on Ship Island.
"Why are the Bone Anchor Pirate Crew's