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Edward raised his hands, sensing the undisguised killing intent emanating from the other party, and simply smiled. "Or rather, I believe that if you were me, you would certainly not let this shameful traitor in the cage go unpunished."

"I just did something that everyone would do. Look out the window, you'll thank me soon enough."

Larsen's fierce face furrowed as he slightly lowered the short axe and glanced back at the wide window beside the conference table.

There, facing the docks outside the fortress, countless ships adorned with colorful flags drifted slowly across the dark, tranquil sea like falling leaves.

Larsen's lips drooped, and just as he thought he had been tricked, a signal flare flashing yellow light suddenly streaked across the dark sky above the huge grotto, exploding into colorful fireworks with a "bang," illuminating the entire grotto in a moment of brilliant light.

"what is that?"

Larsen's confusion was shared by the pirates. They were drawn to the flare, and then they saw a whirlpool slowly emerging from the calm sea.

The whirlpool, seemingly connected to a tunnel to another world, expanded and grew larger until a huge sailing ship flying a griffin flag suddenly leaped out of the water like a blue whale taking flight.

The giant ship's ram, adorned with enchanted runes, instantly smashed several small pirate ships anchored on the sea into pieces, and the pirates guarding the ships cried out in agony as they fell into the water like dumplings being boiled.

This is a unique underwater traversal spell for Aslan's enchanted ships. The Aslan mage corps, combined with the runes carved into the hull, allows the massive sailing ship to submerge into deep waters and move rapidly, much like a submarine.

Subsequently, several escort ships, like white sharks circling the giant ship, emerged from the sea and, without giving any warning or indication, unleashed magical energy cannon fire upon the surrounding pirate ships.

The flying shells streaked across the sea like a dense meteor shower, blasting small pirate ships into burning wreckage.

In an instant, raging flames shot into the sky all around the fortress bay, turning the sea surface crimson amidst the roar of the endless magic cannons and the screams of the pirates.

"Aslan's legion flagship? Why???"

Among the pirates gathered on the fifth floor of the fortress, someone recognized the ship's flag and let out an incredulous shout.

"Damn it, how did the Aslan ships get here?!"

"This should be Hayreddin's secret base, how did those damned Aslan Legion find it???"

"Ah, this gentleman just pointed out the key point."

Just as the pirates were in chaos, Edward finally spoke, revealing a hearty smile.

He kicked the iron cage next to him, startling Hayreddin, who was locked up like a piglet inside, causing him to tremble in a flustered manner.

"Mr. Hayreddin, why don't you explain to everyone why?"

"I'm...I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!!!"

The short, stout Hayreddin immediately gripped the iron cage bars with both hands, his face contorted in a mournful cry like that of a pathetic, defeated dog. "It's my fault...it's all my fault...I'm the one who called the Aslans here..."

"...Was it you who led the Aslans here??"

Larsen's originally fierce face immediately turned into an expression of disbelief.

The orc captain named Francis beside him looked even more bewildered.

Only Morgan Henry, the human captain, leaned back in his chair and sighed softly with a complicated expression, "Hareddin, you've always been like that, using any means necessary to get things done."

"No matter how much wealth and fame pirates accumulate, they are ultimately just lowly creatures."

Edward leaned against the iron cage and chuckled easily, “Mr. Hayreddin wants to climb higher and become a true member of the upper class in this world—a nobleman of a great nation.”

"His background as a great pirate actually became a stain on his reputation. So, our clever Mr. Hayreddin came up with a brilliant plan: 'Why don't I make amends for my past mistakes?'"

"Why can't pirates be eradicated? Because they're hard to catch! But 'I' am hosting the world's largest pirate gathering, which can bring together all the pirates with names and identities at once."

Edward bent down and stared at Hayreddin, whose body was trembling in the cage, his sarcastic tone seemingly mimicking Hayreddin's.

"Capture these stupid pirates, let the Aslan people, who are currently filled with hatred for pirates, wipe them all out, and rescue the Aslan prince along the way. With this first-rate achievement, wouldn't it be easy for 'me' to ask the Aslan royal family for a title and a noble rank?"

"Clever, so clever, ha ha ha ha ha! Don't you think I'm right, my dear Mr. Hayreddin?"

Edward had a smile on his face, but his voice was icy cold.

"sorry Sorry……"

Hayreddin didn't argue, but just gripped the iron cage and kept begging for mercy, seemingly acquiescing to Edward's statement.

The pirates present had complicated expressions. Who would have thought that the one they once respected so much, one of the four great pirates and the successor to Pirate King Vane, would have such a plan in mind?

"But, kid,"

At that moment, Henry Morgan slowly spoke up, "Even so, this is not a reason for you to use vigilante justice against Hayreddin."

“He is one of our people, so it is naturally up to us to deal with him… In any case, your methods have gone too far, and this matter is not for a young upstart like you to make a decision.”

Despite being a renowned and legendary pirate, Henry Morgan has managed to maintain his composure amidst the current tense situation of both internal and external troubles.

"Hehe, I say, Mr. Morgan, you still insist on adhering to those rigid rules and regulations at this time. You must have really engraved Vane's old ways into your soul."

Edward scoffed, then pulled out a musket from his waist and, without warning, blew Hayreddin's head off in the iron cage.

"Stop arguing, you old fogies. Look at Aslan's warships outside, their cannons are practically right under your noses, and you're still here arguing about seniority."

Captain Morgan narrowed his eyes slightly. The experienced man was not angered by Edward's words, but instead sensed something unspoken.

"What, are you saying you can handle those Aslans outside?"

"Hehehe, it's very simple."

Edward's upturned lips revealed an elusive meaning.

He had his men hand him a bottle of muddy liquid in a clear test tube, showing it to everyone, "Drink this, and the Aslans will be nothing but toys."

Morgan narrowed his eyes but remained silent.

"what is this?"

Another captain, Larsen, was puzzled.

"I'm sure you've all heard of it—the Fountain of Youth."

Edward smiled and opened his arms.

"What you need to do is very simple: submit to me and join the embrace of eternal life. Those mere Aslans are nothing but lowly ants."

Chapter Fifty-Nine: Melee

The Fountain of Youth is one of the oldest and most magical legends passed down on the sea.

It is said that by drinking just one drop, one can enter the ranks of immortals and live as long as heaven and earth, just like the true gods.

Many people have heard of this, but of course, most people think it's just an exaggerated rumor. From humans to elves, from orcs to dragons, apart from gods, even the longest lifespan will eventually come to an end.

No one has ever actually seen the Fountain of Youth, nor has any truly immortal being come forward to confirm its existence.

To this day, the pirate Edward displays this small bottle in his hand.

The raging gunfire outside seemed insignificant at this moment; most of the pirates present had only one question in their minds—"Is it true?"

The allure of immortality for ordinary life far outweighs everything else.

But just as everyone hesitated, a sharp sword aura suddenly slashed out from the crowd.

The concentrated energy transformed into a white crescent moon, instantly carving a furrow of flying pebbles into the floor, severing Edward's upper body along with the bottle in his hand.

Blood splattered everywhere, Edward's severed body rolled to the ground, and the muddy "Fountain of Youth" was mixed in with the shattered glass.

The clean and crisp sword strike had a very clear purpose: to kill Edward.

The pirates looked in the direction from which the sword energy had come, but they had no recollection of the hooded man who had appeared among them like a ghost.

"Tsk tsk, if you have any doubts about me, you can say so. Let's discuss it. Killing me directly is a bit too much."

However, the next second, Edward's voice came faintly, and the blood on the ground seemed to come alive. It condensed into blood droplets on the ground and floated up, like raindrops flowing backward and rushing back into the severed body.

The severed upper body also floated into the air and was reattached, as if time had reversed. In just two seconds, Edward, whose body had been split in half, was restored to normal.

This miraculous scene shocked the pirates present. If they had any doubts about the Fountain of Youth in Edward's hands before, they were now mostly convinced.

While there are miraculous techniques that can instantly restore a severed body to its original state, such effortless healing—not a physiological wound that reconnects limbs, but a miracle akin to time reversal—is unheard of.

"But it's all good, now you all can at least understand whether what I said is true or false."

Edward put his hand on his shoulder, cracked his neck, and then looked at the person who had just attacked him. "But that doesn't mean I forgive your despicable act, my friend."

Edward's words were laced with intense killing intent.

But facing this eerie being with an immortal body, the attacker's face remained calm and his tone was icy: "Following the oath I once swore, Edward Teach, I've come to take your head."

After speaking, the figure took another step forward, and the longsword, carrying the power of a whirlwind, pierced through the air and headed straight for Edward's chest.

"Ah."

Edward grinned dismissively, casually twirling the musket in his hand before aiming at the attacker and pulling the trigger.

The muzzle flashed, but strangely, there was no sound, and it seemed as if no bullet flew out, as if Edward had just fired a dud.

The attacker instinctively dodged to the side, and after being surprised to find that no fire was flying towards him, he continued running towards Edward without stopping.

But just as he was about to approach Edward, a loud "bang" suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The bullet that should have been fired a second ago suddenly appeared at this moment, hitting the attacker's chest and causing a spray of blood.

The latter was clearly not expecting this rather strange shot either; he paused, staggered several times.

Edward immediately raised his gun to fire another shot when a gust of wind whistled past his ear.

Larsen, the barbarian pirate who had been watching from the sidelines, also took the opportunity to attack, showing no regard for martial ethics.

The Fountain of Youth might be tempting to young, inexperienced pirates, but for the four pirates who had been navigating the seas for decades, they all knew the simple truth that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Regardless of Edward's purpose, the moment he killed Helendin as if he were killing a dog after being clearly dissuaded, it was clear that there was an irreconcilable conflict between them.

Edward's words revealed his wolfish ambition, and the remaining pirates would not abandon their long-established reputation and status and submit to him just because of some unknown "Fountain of Youth".

Therefore, without further ado, taking advantage of the moment when someone wanted Edward dead, the great pirate Larson did not hesitate to make his move.

Regardless of who this person is, kill this strange young man first.

As a result, the scene quickly descended into chaos.

An attacker of unknown origin, Larsen who acted decisively, followed by the burly orc Francis and the human pirate Henry Morgan, all charged toward Edward.

Ye Xiao, who was still downstairs, used the crows' view to observe the situation upstairs while he and Decarri took advantage of the chaos to slip through the crowd and head up the steps.

The area downstairs where he was was also in chaos.

As the cannons of Aslan's warships rained down outside the fortress, the group of young pirates panicked. Some fled, some tried to rush out to save their pirate crew, and most wanted to hide inside the fortress and wait for the storm to pass...

However, they were unaware that because the organizers of the gathering and the Aslans had already communicated, the fortress's defenses would not be activated at all. The pirate guards who were supposed to protect the fortress and the shore surrendered one after another, and the Aslans' warships rushed into the port as if it were empty.

However, the Aslans were not as faithful to their promises as one might imagine. After they reached the fortress, they would kill any pirates they encountered on the road, even if they surrendered and dropped their weapons, without hesitation, leaving a trail of blood.

Outside the fortress, corpses littered the ground, and the layers of defenses rapidly crumbled under the Aslan offensive; inside the fortress, the great pirates and Edward were locked in a chaotic battle, with no one in command and panicked crowds running around in all directions.

The situation at the entire rally was, to put it mildly, terrible.

However, this didn't matter much to Ye Xiao. These pirates had nothing to do with him. He just wanted to catch Edward and find out about the evil god's alteration of history.

As long as he can achieve this goal, he can open a spatial portal and leave at any time. The Aslans and pirates will have no effect on him.

On the contrary, Ye Xiao was somewhat surprised by the abilities Edward displayed when fighting the attackers, because that miraculous resurrection spell looked exactly like a miracle sorcerer's "death reversal".

Chapter Sixty: The Time Manipulator

Due to the chaos at the scene, none of the pirate guards on the steps paid attention to Ye Xiao and Decarli, who had taken the opportunity to sneak up to the second floor.

Edward was not alone. As he was surrounded, his men drew their swords and fought with other pirate crew members who tried to join the battle.

The sounds of fighting filled the entire hall. Ye Xiao kicked aside many pirates who were fighting and blocking his way before finally getting close to the real center of the battlefield.

At this moment, Ye Xiao saw Edward fighting the four men without being at a disadvantage.

Aside from Hayreddin, the remaining three legendary pirates are all masters, and the unidentified attacker who Ye Xiao recognized was probably Shui Ping, who had just entered the master level, judging from her swordsmanship.

Despite having fought him before, Edward, a master-level fighter, was able to handle the four-person attack with ease. In fact, due to his strange and unpredictable abilities, he gradually gained the upper hand.

Ye Xiao's Death Rewind ability can only be used once a day, but Edward can rewind any injury he suffers without limit, and he becomes stronger the more he fights.

On the contrary, the four-man attacking group gradually began to run out of steam. After the initial offensive, as they accumulated more and more injuries, they began to show signs of weakness.

Ye Xiao didn't rush into the battle, but instead kept a watchful eye on Edward's strange and unusual moves.

He noticed that Edward's knife or musket often failed to actually hit the opponent during the attack, but would always hit the opponent suddenly after about one or two seconds, after the opponent's body had reached the trajectory that the blade or bullet should have passed.

It's as if the bullets fired from the musket have a strange delay; if they miss, they don't hit the target until the target reaches the designated spot, at which point they suddenly hit.

The four attackers had obviously noticed this strange phenomenon, but even with all their moves, they seemed to have no way to deal with it.

If it weren't for the fact that the warriors of the two great pirate groups, the orcs and the barbarians, were physically strong enough, they would probably have already collapsed from the accumulation of these injuries.