Chapter 180: The Empress’s Wrath and Crow Island’s Shadow
Cake Island.
Charlotte Linlin's stronghold in the New World was an island made entirely of cake and cream, appearing from a distance like a towering, multi-layered dessert. At the center of this sweet yet dangerous haven stood a grand castle.
RUMBLE.
RUMBLE.
The ground trembled continuously as furious roars echoed within the castle walls.
"This guy, I want him dead!"
Charlotte's eyes were bloodshot, foam at the corners of her mouth dripping to the floor, its corrosive nature burning small holes in the sugary tiles. Her voice was ice-cold, steeped in fury. "He killed my son... and dared to threaten me?! I'll kill him!! Kill him!!"
A twisted smile crept over her face, as she snapped, "Kesia Islands... Prepare the fleet. We're going over to kill him!!"
A mere newcomer had dared to not only kill her son—but had used his life as leverage against her. The sheer audacity sent Charlotte into a manic rage, her eyes blazing with fire.
At that moment, one of the Sweet Commanders, Cracker, rushed in, his expression urgent. Seeing his mother teetering on the edge of madness, he called out quickly, "Mom! Our main enemy right now is Pokken! We can deal with that damned newcomer afterward. Once we finish off Pokken, you can absorb his power. That's your path to the throne!"
The name Pokken and the mention of the throne caused Charlotte's expression to shift. Her eyes momentarily cleared, and ambition overtook rage.