Vice Admiral Iceberg's pirate crew had not only Edwina, a Sequence 5, but also three Sequence 6 Beyonders. That was the strength of a Pirate Admiral.
Generally, only the captain of a large pirate crew was Sequence 6. At most, the first mate would be too. A third Sequence 6 was rare; it would make the captain feel unsafe.
Yet the Sword of Dawn pirate crew before Edwina was an exception. It had three Sequence 6 Beyonders.
First Mate Bru Walls of the Golden Dream said, "No wonder they wiped out three large pirate crews after just two or three weeks at sea. They're that strong."
Edwina nodded slowly. "Watch out for an attack."
It was still possible that Captain Gal had made thorough preparations and intended to assassinate Vice Admiral Iceberg on this island. After all, eliminating a Pirate Admiral was the quickest way to become one.
Meanwhile, the Sword of Dawn pirate crew continued its exploration.
Salina, the boatswain, sighed. "Vice Admiral Iceberg is beautiful. And... she reminds me of my grammar teacher."
Boris, one of the crew, couldn't help himself. He tore the tape off his mouth and asked, "You went to school?"
Salina shot him a glare. "What? I can't go to school?"
"I'm just surprised. I thought..." Boris hurriedly stuck the tape back on. If he said any more, Salina would hit him.
Walking ahead, Odys laughed. "I've heard people on Vice Admiral Iceberg's Pathway like being other people's teachers."
Salina blinked. "Isn't she afraid someone will beat her up?"
Rupert, the second mate, laughed. "How many people on the sea could beat her?"
Salina nodded. "Fair point."
Only then did she realize something. "Captain, how do you know Vice Admiral Iceberg's Beyonder Pathway?"
"Look at their flag," Odys said. "It has both a