Pirates: I Can Repel Everything

"In a fight, whatever happens—even a sneak attack—doesn't matter."

"All I care about is the result. Everything else comes second."

"And if Doc Q's sneak attack succeeds, that only proves Lafitte isn't good enough to be First Mate."

"Damn that Doc Q! He doesn't pull his punches!"

Burgess threw both arms up and burst out laughing. "He's playing dirty just to become First Mate! Wehahahaha..."

Gin gripped his two oddly shaped weapons and said with open contempt, "We're on the same team, and he still pulls a sneak attack? That guy's hopeless!"

Bartolomeo nodded, his face twisted with anger.

"Fuck that! I'm ashamed to be on the same team as him!"

Van Augur tapped his rifle against his shoulder. His expression remained blank as he said, "In this world, the strong rule. Strength is all that matters."

"A sneak attack is another way to use your strength. There's nothing more to say."

Luo rested the Demonic Sword Kikoku on his shoulder and nodded in agreement.

"That's right. Out on this vast sea, no one plays by the rules."

"If you expect a fair fight or mercy from your opponent, you're dreaming."

Hawkins looked as lifeless as ever. "Any means are acceptable if they bring victory."

"I remember something the Captain once said. It rang true to me."

"Justice always wins? Of course it does. Only the winner gets to be justice!"

Hawkins looked toward the battlefield, calm and composed. "History is written by the victors. If Doc Q's sneak attack succeeds, he'll be in the right."

"For no other reason than that he won. That makes everything he did right."

Cavendish scoffed and shrugged.

"Spare me the grand speeches. I don't understand them, and I can't be bothered to listen."

"Damn it, Doc Q really is trash. I'd already conceded,