Chapter 129: - 129: Wilank
Under the overwhelming presence of the old Ice Demon, everyone trembled... yet their thoughts were all over the place. Among them, Wilank was especially furious inside. This old man—he was nothing but a stumbling block to the growth of both giant tribes.
As for the human pirates, their hearts were already made up. They were done with the Ice Demon Pirates. If the old Ice Demon died and Wilank took over, this wouldn’t be a pirate war anymore—it would turn into a full-blown race war.
If the Ice Snow Giants and the warriors of Elbaf set sail together, how many islands would be wiped off the map? Hopefully, strong human powers would step in to stop these war-crazed giants.
"It seems you’re all still clinging to hope... Fine, then. Today, I officially pass the Ice Demon Pirates on to you. But from now on, the crew is completely cut off from the Land of Ice and Snow.
Don’t come back unless you have to. As for the territories—you can do whatever the hell you want with them."
The old Ice Demon could already feel the rising dissent from Wilank and the other giants. In order to preserve the Ice Snow Giants and prevent Wilank from dragging them into a pit of destruction, he had no choice but to retire early to the Land of Ice and Snow, doing what little he could to protect his homeland.
"What?! Captain, don’t abandon us!"
Wilank burst into tears—but deep inside, he was thrilled. The old man was finally stepping down. He was sick of obeying his orders and being holed up in these frozen seas.
It was time to expand. Time to show the world the power of the Ice Snow Giants. He would team up with the warriors of Elbaf and conquer the New World.
"Those who wish to follow Wilank, go with him. Those who want a quiet life with me in the Land of Ice and Snow—stay."
The old Ice Demon had no choice but to separate the warmongers from the pacifists, hoping to preserve his people’s future. He could already feel that his time was running short—maybe a year or two at most. He didn’t have many more battles left in him.