Chapter 283: Baltigo: Oh My, How Terrifying / Chapter 284: Baltigo: That Was Fast-You Scared Me to Death!

"Leader," Sabo said. "Lin Mo and the others have left."

"Hm?" Dragon looked at Sabo in surprise. "What do you mean?"

"Lin Mo and the others spotted the Marines too," Sabo continued. "They've started up their Flying Ship and taken off."

"Sabo, are you sure they're not running away?" Gild Teo asked skeptically.

"I'm sure. They would never abandon us and run," Sabo insisted. "If Lin Mo and the others wanted to escape, they could've gone around the back of the island. Instead, they headed straight toward the Marines. Their ship may be small, but the Marines will definitely spot it once it reaches the coast."

"Uh... then why didn't they tell us about the Marines?" Gild Teo asked.

Sabo thought for a moment. "Maybe they want to deal with the threat for us without drawing attention."

Gild Teo still had his doubts. "Are they really that kind?"

Sabo bristled. "You're still doubting them at a time like this? Lin Mo and the others are doing this so we won't be discovered. If they meant us harm, they could've led the Marines straight to the island. Why go to the trouble of sailing out to face them?"

Baltigo: Oh My, How Frightening

"Enough. Stop arguing." Dragon frowned slightly. "Just in case, Gild Teo, you and Crow gather everyone and prepare to evacuate at a moment's notice. Sabo, come with me to the shore."

"Yes, Leader," Gild Teo and Crow answered in unison.

Enel piloted the Flying Ship and soon reached the shore where Lin Mo stood.

Lin Mo immediately jumped onto the Flying Ship's deck.

Enel eyed the Marine Battleship in the distance, itching for a fight. "Are we going to take them on?"

Kaku loosened up his arms and legs. "I'm ready. I can fight anytime."

Lin Mo pointed