Lilia's actions were part of a plan Lin Yuan had devised earlier.
He could not compress enough B-rank energy to defeat Tidal General quickly, so a frontal assault was not advisable.
He had planned to use himself as bait to draw Tidal General's attention while Lilia sneaked aboard the ship without firing a shot.
Once she had stolen enough Transcendent Cores from the ship, Lilia would return and hand them to Lin Yuan, allowing him to break through in one go and kill Tidal General.
Although the plan had changed now, it had changed for the better.
One Pirate General's haul had become four Pirate Generals' hauls.
The Crawlers had little need for Transcendent Cores, so these Pirate Generals' spoils were still piled up in their own storerooms.
And after being corrupted by the Crawlers, the Pirate Generals' subordinates had completely lost their own wills, though they retained their combat instincts and some ability to act.
Their Inspiration-based perception had declined sharply, which worked in Lilia's favor.
Of course, Red Anglerfish was watching this place, and he might discover Lilia.
That was why Lin Yuan had to intervene in the four Pirate Generals' battle, muddying the waters and drawing Red Anglerfish's attention.
Lilia could take advantage of that opportunity to steal all four Pirate Generals' spoils without anyone noticing.
If this worked, never mind B-rank-Lin Yuan was confident he could compress his Transcendent Energy straight to A-rank.
One haul and I'll be rich!
At that thought, Lin Yuan's mood lifted, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"He's still smiling? He still has strength to spare!"
Tidal General noticed from nearby, and surprise rose within him.
Demonic Mountain General was widely acknowledged as the strongest of the four Pirate Generals.
Not only was he exceptionally gifted, with a naturally