Chapter 277: A familiar feeling
Irwin rode the soundwaves through the muted storm, every few moments dropping out as the soundwaves clashed together. Each time, he took one of the many present soundwaves to continue forward. In under ten seconds, he slammed into the red barrier that surrounded The Ruby's Revenge.
It's blocking me! Irwin thought as he took to the soundwaves and tried penetrating the ship.
Each time he did, he slammed into the barrier, which flared up brightly, and surprised and worried crewmen scrambled about below. Not finding a way in, he moved up the barrier, landing atop it.
"Grel, get me in there!" he shouted.
He barely finished the words when he felt something grab his arm, then the crackling lightning and howling winds dulled as if he had gone deep underground and the world turned into one of black, white, and muted colors.
Two dozen tough-looking crewmen were standing on deck, most looking up at the barrier, some staring out across the docks at the explosions still happening in the city.
Irwin felt himself pulled through the barrier, and a moment later, he dropped onto the deck. The sound of the storm beyond was almost as muted as in the shadowrealm, and he heard a few gasps and shouts of surprise.
Recalling the previous time and knowing there were likely more powerful carded on this ship, he didn't hold back. Using his kinetic energy to increase the strength of his voice, he roared as loud as he could.
"Surrender!"
There were yelps of surprise and screams of pain, but someone seemed to manage to keep in control.
"Dampeners on!" someone shouted.
Yeah, good idea, Irwin thought as both of his selves summoned a hammer in each of his hands. He wanted to see if they would remain if he'd already summoned them or vanish. With the two hammers raised, he quickly looked around. He'd expected to be attacked already, but to his surprise, except for the shouting, nobody had made a move yet. Instead, he saw the crew stare at him.