Chapter 7: Air Pirates(1)
Upon hearing about the air pirates, Barkus immediately grew serious. He looked at the man who had brought the news and gave him instructions:
"Gather everyone who knows how to handle weapons and is willing to fight. Also, head to the bay and tell them to prepare for departure. By the way, where are these pirates located?" Barkus asked.
"A-a-about thirty minutes away from us," the man stammered. "They're moving slowly along the road, looking for merchant ships. They have about three ships: one medium-sized and two small ones."
Hearing this, Barkus paused in thought. The Bartforts had two medium-sized ships and ten small ones. After a moment, he asked:
"Have they been seen using exosuits?"
"Seems like they have one, sir," the man answered hesitantly.
"Hmm... We've got two. Find volunteers on the island who have experience piloting them."
"Understood," the man responded quickly, nodding, and ran off toward the villagers' homes.
Turning to Leon, Barkus said: