Time flew, and only one day remained until the expulsion deadline they had set.
Yet the past few days had been perfectly peaceful. A few of the quicker groups had already withdrawn completely from Campbell Island.
Dunn took Annie out to stroll around Campbell City.
Of course, this was not because they had nothing to do. Dunn certainly had nothing to do, but Annie had been run off her feet lately, with almost no free time.
The main reason for this outing was that, after so long without any movement, Dunn was growing impatient. Afraid they would have no chance to strike while he stayed in his residence, he had come out to give them an opportunity.
As for bringing Annie, he was worried they might use a diversion and something might happen to her. Of his current subordinates, only Annie had much value, with the potential to advance to Legendary.
In Dunn's view, she was safer beside him than back at the residence.
"Damn it, those cowards haven't really backed down, have they? We've gone this far, and they still haven't made a move!" As evening approached, Annie grew irritated.
"They shouldn't have. Only a handful have left. Most are still dragging their feet and watching. They're clearly waiting to see the outcome."
Dunn was somewhat surprised as well. Logically, with him outside his residence and only Annie beside him, this was their best chance to succeed.
Yet the entire day had passed without a single incident. By tomorrow, it would be too late for them to act. Once they resisted openly, whether they could defeat him was beside the point.
If they really killed Dunn, the Pirate King, openly,
that would be a slap in the face of the Legendary Wizard behind him. When that happened, even the