"Clang!!" A piercing metallic clash rang out.
Gern caught Davy's Armament Haki-coated Seastone Bullet in one hand. A ring of air burst from his palm, sparks scattered, and the bullet finally crumbled to dust.
"He... he blocked it?" a pirate stammered, his voice filled with disbelief.
"He caught my 'Instant Prison Sniping'... bare-handed?" Davy's smile froze for a moment, his pupils contracting slightly.
His finger involuntarily rubbed the trigger of the Golden Longspear, but his expression soon relaxed again.
Because Gern still hadn't struck back.
"Heh..." Believing Gern was wary of the Flying Pirates and Golden Lion, Davy curled his lips again. His smile grew even brighter than before, taking on a hint of madness.
He slowly raised the barrel and pointed the muzzle toward Gern, drawing out his words.
"Well, well~ Why aren't you attacking, Lord Heavenquake?"
He even deliberately tilted his ear toward him, making an exaggerated show of listening. "Could it be... you're scared?"
On the warship, Gern slowly lowered his hand, his brow creasing as a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes.
He turned to the petty officer beside him and asked quietly, "This guy... has he always been this brave?"
The petty officer looked equally bewildered and shook his head. "I don't know either, sir, but he seems... to have no regard for you whatsoever."
Seeing this, Davy laughed even more brazenly.
He planted one hand on his hip, rested the Golden Longspear on his shoulder, and waved his other hand theatrically. "Hey, hey, hey! You've got to be kidding!"
"The great man who 'shattered the sky' doesn't even have the guts to take a shot at me?"
He whipped his coat aside, revealing the Flying Pirates' flag emblem embroidered on his chest.
"See that? This is Admiral Golden Lion's flag!" Davy sneered.
"I'm telling