Chapter 257: The Fall of the Lion, The Rise of the Future
In the sky.
An island split open and began to plummet toward the sea below.
On the ocean surface, many pirates had been watching the events in the sky, fascinated by the strange movements. But now, as the sky turned darker and the winds picked up, a sense of dread filled the air. One pirate opened his eyes wide in shock. That shock soon twisted into raw fear.
The two landmasses—once a single massive floating island—were now descending rapidly from the clouds, like meteors tearing through the atmosphere.
It was an apocalyptic sight.
"Run! Run!! Get out of this sea area at top speed—immediately!!" a pirate captain screamed frantically. Even though he knew it might already be too late, he didn't hesitate—he jumped straight into the sea.
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"Congratulations! You have acquired the 'Pirate (Piao Piao) Gene'!"
A crisp notification appeared before Mio.
He looked down at the island falling below and could vaguely make out the crumpled body of the once-mighty Golden Lion.
"As a pirate, being buried beneath the sea isn't such a bad ending. From now on, this will be your resting place." He muttered quietly.