When a warship neared the shore, Maser's men surged toward it without waiting to be told. The scene descended into chaos as they shoved and fought for space. At a time like this, the stronger Marines always had the advantage.
"Ah... Who stepped on my foot?"
"Which bastard pushed me?"
People shouted in panic. The crowd rose and fell like waves at sea, with people toppling to the ground all around them.
Once someone fell, no one stopped to help. Everyone was desperate to board the warship. It was like the Nationalist Government's retreat, with people practically climbing over one another to get away.
Tashigi and the veteran supporting her were pushed down. People trampled right over the old man as though he were a cushion.
"Ah... Stop! Help! Uncle Lassan! Uncle Lassan..."
Tashigi cried out desperately and tried to shield Lassan with her slender body. But her cries and efforts were powerless to change anything.
Suddenly, a gust seemed to sweep past behind her. A strong arm caught Tashigi and pulled her to her feet.
The Marines milling around her fell deathly silent.
"You?"
Tashigi turned and was stunned to find Ye Chen holding her hand—the notorious criminal said to be second only to Dragon.
Ye Chen sighed helplessly and cast a cold glance over the selfish Marines. That one sharp look frightened them into silence. None of them dared breathe a word.
"Hm?"
Ye Chen's movement instantly put Momonga and the others on guard. Momonga gripped Blood Hunt tightly, his eyes fixed on Ye Chen at the shore.
Though he was puzzled, veins bulged along his sword arm. If Ye Chen made a move, Momonga clearly had no intention of showing him mercy.
Vergo sneered. "I told you. How could you trust a Pirate's word? He's bound to