Chapter 151 - 150. Temporary Alliance
In the midst of the vast, open sea, a small boat drifted aimlessly under the pale light of dawn. Within it, a figure began to stir. The maiden, dressed in a provocative outfit that accentuated her dangerous beauty, slowly opened her eyes, disoriented but aware enough to grasp her surroundings.
*Cough* "A sneak attack? How cheap," muttered Isadora Nightkiss, the infamous Manhunter, her voice dripping with disdain. As she fully regained consciousness, she pushed herself upright, she touched her back where she got pierced. The pain was a stark reminder of her carelessness, something she rarely experienced.
Glancing around, Isadora quickly realized she was no longer on the pirate ship. Instead, she was in a small, simple boat, floating in the middle of the ocean. The gentle rocking of the waves did little to soothe the confusion and irritation brewing within her. She began to analyze her situation, her sharp mind piecing together the fragments of memory.
Her attention snapped forward as she noticed two figures standing at the boat’s bow, both wearing Phantom Masks that concealed their identities. Their presence was imposing, yet familiar.
"Phantom Blackwood? Temptress?" Isadora murmured, recognition dawning on her. The names slipped from her lips with a mixture of curiosity and caution.
The taller of the two figures, Phantom Blackwood, nodded in acknowledgment. "You’re correct," he said in a deep, measured tone. "We found you floating unconscious in the sea. It was purely by accident that we crossed paths."
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**A Few Hours Earlier...**
Tyler’s ship sailed swiftly through the calm waters, heading towards the Rosefall Sea. Their destination was the Rosefall Kingdom, where they hoped to save Astrid from the danger that seemed to loom ever closer. The urgency of their mission was palpable, yet a troubling mystery weighed heavily on Tyler’s mind.
"How did the Silver Eye Pirates find Astrid?" Tyler muttered, his brow furrowed in confusion. The ship that had initially boarded Astrid was supposed to be a secret, known only to a select few. His thoughts churned with possibilities, each more unsettling than the last.
Beside him, Lily was equally lost in thought, her sharp mind working through the puzzle. The situation was far more complicated than either of them had anticipated.