Pirate: It’s not a phantom beast, it’s a phantom god!

Chapter 307 Escape
"hu~hu~"

This time it's really... not good.
Bourfat pressed hard on his side, the fight had reopened his wounds, and warm liquid was gushing out uncontrollably, soaking his clothes and hands.

My breathing became heavy again, and with the loss of blood, a feeling of weakness was constantly emerging from within my body.

Squinting hard, Bulfat realized that his vision had become less clear at some point.

First, he fought for a long time with the World Government's top agents, then he dragged his injured body back to the surface from Fishman Island, which was 10,000 meters underwater, and then he forced himself to use the extremely tiring Fishman Karate Secret Technique in order to save the crew... Now he was already exhausted.

[Sure enough, my body isn't what it used to be.]
[Given the current situation, the only option is...]
"call--"

Taking a deep breath and squeezing out all the remaining strength in his body, Bulfat assumed the starting stance of Fishman Karate, intending to finish the fight quickly.

"Hmm? Planning to fight to the death?"

"Perfect, I don't intend to waste any more time."

With a flourish of his right hand, Mien gripped the famous sword that had just wounded Bulfat firmly in his hand again, then crossed the two swords in a swift dual-wielding stance.

He also had to deal with Bulfath before the CP0 member arrived, otherwise there was no guarantee that the other party wouldn't cause some trouble.

After all, thanks to the network of interests woven through the arms trade, the World Government has maintained an ambiguous attitude towards the Beasts Pirates over the years. If they were given the opportunity to cultivate these relationships, it would be troublesome.

"The next blow will take your head off."

baah~
Mien's sharp eyes were fixed on Bulfat in front of him, and the two famous swords in his hands rubbed together, sparking a few sparks.

"Heh~ Give it a try if you can do it~"

"Drink!"

"The ultimate technique of Fishman Karate - Oniwa Straight Fist!!!"

Bulfat roared, the sound seemingly squeezed from his torn chest, as he poured all the remaining strength in his body into this punch!
Before the fist even arrived, a visible, violent shockwave exploded beneath their feet, violently ripping away the remaining deck and creating a fan-shaped shockwave that, with the power to crush everything, hurtled straight toward Mien!
Faced with this earth-shattering blow, Mien remained eerily calm.

His aura seemed to collapse into his body in an instant, and he turned into a blurry afterimage, as light as if he had no weight.

His eyes, sharp as a hawk's, were fixed on the fleeting gap in Bulfat's punches, a gap that was unavoidable due to his injury.

[Now!]
He moved.

His movements were fluid and swift, without the slightest unnecessary sway, as if time itself seemed to slow down for him.

Zheng——

A silent sword cry tore through the air!
"Secret Sword: Karma"

The sword moves swiftly like the wind, cutting through objects silently; when the two swords are combined, the attack strikes first, even if it is delayed.

On one side is a majestic and domineering heavy fist that crushes everything, and on the other side is a restrained and cunning cold thorn that severs the soul and steals the spirit—in the center of the battlefield shrouded in mist and rain, they clash in an instant at a speed that surpasses the limits of vision!

With his faster reaction and actions, Mien naturally foresaw the ending first.

In the instant before contact, he will use the 'Paper Drawing' technique in conjunction with Bulfat's punch to forcefully twist his body, using his shoulder instead of his head to receive that fatal punch.

In contrast, his sword would pierce Bulfat's chest without any hindrance, and then shatter his heart!

Trade injury for life!

By sacrificing an arm to obtain the heart of the person before him, this confrontation will be a victory for Mien!
……

The powerful fist landed, and Mien's left shoulder suddenly deformed and collapsed... but it didn't matter anymore.

At the same moment, two sword tips, imbued with astonishing domineering power, had already touched Bulfat's chest, pointing directly at his heart!
This is an inescapable dead end!

[Success!]
puff--

Ding~~~
[Um? ]
"Ok?"

Bourfat and Mien both exclaimed in surprise, the latter staring wide-eyed in bewilderment.

The expected sensation of the blade piercing flesh did not occur; Mien's sword could not go any further once it touched Bulfat's body.

"This, this is..."

The golden light film clung tightly to Bulfat's skin, coating his entire body with a pale golden glow.

The gold plating is almost thin, yet it gives off a sense of sacred inviolability that cannot be shaken by any attack. Even a great swordsman like Mien cannot break through it with his secret sword, which is his trump card!
hum~~~
While the two were still in a state of confusion and shock, the golden light membrane suddenly expanded outward, directly blasting Mien away, and at the same time, it disappeared into nothingness as if its energy had been exhausted.

boom!
Mien landed back on his warship, his body slamming heavily onto the deck with a thud. At the same time, one of his swords spun in the air a few times before embedding itself in his side.

"..." "..."

The scene just now was so bizarre that neither side knew what to do for a moment.

After a long silence, the adjutant cautiously approached Mien, who was lying on the deck, and asked with concern:

"Lieutenant General, are you alright?"

"..."

"Gold...is that her?"

Receiving no response, Mien stared at the sky, muttering something to herself, but made no move to get up.

Meanwhile, Bulfat relaxed completely and knelt on the ground... The squad leader, who had consciously moved away not far away, quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"Brother Bourfat, are you alright?"

"Phew~ No, it's nothing."

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."

Forcing himself to stand up again, Bourfat belatedly took something out of his pocket and placed it in his palm.

"Could this be the thing that saved my life just now...?"

This is a gold token shaped like a feather, with Bourfat's name neatly engraved on it.

He remembered that this was the core cadre token that Ra gave him when the Beasts had just occupied Fenrir Island. Because of its exquisite and ornate appearance, he had carried it with him as an ornament for many years.

"I never expected it to have this effect; I really have to thank her."

At this point, the energy within the golden feather had been almost completely depleted, and it no longer emitted a faint glow as before, becoming like an ordinary work of art... but that was enough.

Carefully tucking it back into his arms, Bulfat glanced at Mien lying on the ground, then turned his gaze to the other two warships.

One of the ships was too far away, and it appeared that there was a general on board.

The other ship was very close by, and it didn't seem to have any high-ranking officers on board...

"That's it!"

Having identified his target, Bulfat, under the watchful eye of his squad leader, flipped himself into the sea and then delivered a 'sea current over-the-shoulder throw' that sent almost all the soldiers on the nearby warship into the water.

"Everyone! Get on the ship!"

He leaped from the sea onto the deck of the warship and immediately ordered the survivors of the Beasts, who had been submerged in the sea, to climb aboard the newly captured vessel.

Jumping into the sea, clearing the area, seizing the boat... all done in one smooth motion!
Quick-witted, decisive, and swift in action... Bourfat's smooth and efficient operation truly opened everyone's eyes, to the point that many people still haven't reacted yet.

"What are you all standing there for?! Get on the boat!"

Seeing that no one had made a move, Bourfat urged them on.

"Oh, oh, oh!"

"Yes!"

……

"Commander Alberridge, are we not going to open fire?"

A naval officer on another warship in the distance saw this and couldn't help but speak up.

"Hmm~ No rush, Mien hasn't made a move yet~"

"Besides, they're so close together, it wouldn't be good if they hurt friendly forces."

Albury watched with amusement as the Beastmen boarded the ship one by one, preparing to sail away, but made no move, as always unwilling to get involved in this mess.

Having already reached the pinnacle of his military rank, there was no need for him to personally provoke the Beasts like Mien did. He had no grudge against the Beasts, and now Albertridge simply wanted to retire safely without offending anyone.

He had already inquired beforehand; Deputy Chief of Staff Singh, who was in charge of retired military officers' benefits, and Beast Heavy Industries had a long-standing, somewhat ambiguous relationship.
[Let Mien continue to handle things.]
Now that things have come to this point, and the Celestial Dragons and CP0 have failed to complete their mission, someone has to step up and take the fall.

And that person must be Mien, the mastermind behind the 'unauthorized action,' since he was the one who ordered the shelling regardless of the target's life or death, and it was he who was no match for the beasts, allowing them to escape.

Watching the stolen warship begin to sail away, Albury ordered a few symbolic shots to be fired before returning to his recliner.

(End of this chapter)