Samples My Ass, I Came Here to Tear This Place Down

Dark gold light crawled out from the gaps in the floor, climbing up the walls. The Soundwave Arrays Bai Zhu had shattered were actually beginning to repair themselves.

A burst of static came through Milluki's channel.

"Bai Zhu! The access privileges I just hacked have been kicked out!"

Bai Zhu looked up at the dome.

Several cracks had appeared across the transparent bubble.

Black water from outside had already begun seeping through.

The solemn woman's voice rang out over the broadcast again.

"Stop."

Bai Zhu rested Ryūmon Hōzukimaru on his shoulder as rubble shifted beneath his feet.

The next second, both walls opened at once.

Countless black cannon muzzles extended from hidden slots, all aimed at Bai Zhu.

The Sacrificial Ship Officer's projection lit up again.

This time, he stood much steadier than before, and his confidence had returned.

"Mother has taken control of King's Port."

"Golden Candle Envoy, you have no way out."

Bai Zhu swept his gaze over the cannon muzzles, then looked toward the container area behind him.

Those children were still inside their pods.

A few had been jolted awake by the alarms, their chests heaving erratically.

The Sacrificial Ship Officer continued.

"You may choose to cooperate."

"If you continue resisting, the dome will rupture, the black water will flood in, and all those awaiting Return to the Nest will sink with it."

Milluki cursed over the channel.

"These bastards!"

Bai Zhu said nothing.

The trace of amusement on his face vanished completely.

Ryūmon Hōzukimaru dragged across the floor, slicing through it as if it were tofu.

The Sacrificial Ship Officer stared at him.

"Please put down your weapon."

Bai Zhu suddenly turned around.

The Sacrificial Ship Officer's voice faltered.

"Where are you going?"

Bai Zhu ignored him and charged straight toward the container area.

"Boss,