"Also, I'll be staying here for a while. Anyone who wants to join my crew is welcome to sign up."
"Time is limited. If you miss your chance, I won't stick around to wait for you."
Shock.
Utter shock.
Everyone in the square was profoundly shaken by Chris's earth-shattering declaration.
They stared blankly at Chris, their eyes wide and their faces filled with astonishment. Unable to process what they had heard, they stood as though frozen in place.
The crew members below were the first to react. Their faces flushed with excitement and pride as they shouted, their voices carrying across the entire square.
"Fuck, everyone shout with me! Our captain is mighty and badass!"
"Our captain is mighty and badass!"
"Hold it! I'm not being a damn parrot! Gahahaha..."
"Long live the captain! Long may he reign..."
"'From today onward, this place is my territory!' Holy shit, that's my captain for you! He's so fucking badass! Absolutely awesome!"
"Listen up, you losers! This island belongs to us! Hahaha..."
"Enough talk! Jump up and shake it, everyone! La la la..."
Hearing the shouts below and looking at Chris's imposing figure, the women could no longer contain themselves either. Radiant smiles bloomed on their faces as they began to chatter.
Yun Yaxin lifted her head, her beautiful eyes studying Chris closely. Admiration shimmered in her gaze as she praised him.
"Lord Chris really is so powerful! He's amazing!"
Conis nodded gently and smiled sweetly in agreement. "Yes, Chris really is incredible. I've never met such an amazing man."
"Not only is he handsome and incredibly strong, he's also so mature and composed. He's simply perfect!"
Kaya looked at the two women, her brows curving above a pure, graceful smile. "Lord Chris is the person I admire most."
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