Chapter 119: The Sparrow Behind the Bird!

"Hah! Boss, this is absolutely awesome—after a month of drifting, it was all worth it!"

The pirates' eyes constantly roamed over the women's breasts and buttocks, as if wishing their eyes could drill right in.

"Hah! Brothers, this will be our new base for the Skull Gang's resurgence—I'll lead you all back north!"

"Also, don't you guys rush—eat your fill first. Once you're full, these women are yours to do with as you please!"

"Yes, Boss!"

The pirates burst into laughter and began gorging on meat and gulping down liquor.

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened.

The pirates, now full and satisfied, finally couldn't hold back and turned on the women around them.

Instantly, screams erupted all around the camp—women fled in every direction.

But the pirates made no effort to stop them; instead, they deliberately turned it into a game of cat-and-mouse, for it was far more thrilling.

"Boss, these two prettier women are reserved for you!" At that moment, a thoughtful subordinate pushed forward two women.

Though not particularly beautiful—after all, life on the island had been harsh—they were indeed younger than the others!

"Nick, have the coastal guards been deployed?"

"Relax, Boss—over ten men posted at each shore, and fifteen on the ship!"

"Besides, this is a remote southern area—merchant ships rarely even appear here!" Nick replied.

"Good!" The Skull Boss nodded and led the two terrified women toward a nearby stone hut.

But they didn't know that a ship was now silently approaching the shore of Resurrection Island.

The darkness of night, combined with the ship docking at a steep cliff with a ten-meter drop, meant no one noticed them.

"Begin the operation!"

At Gervas's command, eleven Magic Swift Hawks immediately flapped their wings and moved into action.

As with the previous raid on the Scorpion Nest, Gervas once again chose to use baskets to transport his men ashore.

Soon, over a hundred soldiers completed their silent landing.

Yet Alan did not launch an immediate attack—he instead stared at the distant pirate warship.

For besides using Magic Swift Hawks to land, Gervas had also arranged men to board the ship simultaneously.

After all, the warship was too vital—under any circumstances, it had to be seized first.

Under Gervas's watch, the eleven Magic Swift Hawks sped toward the warship and hovered directly above its deck.

From the basket suspended more than two meters above the deck, eleven figures immediately leapt down.

In moments, faint shouts and screams began to drift from the warship.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

At that moment, both the pirate ship and the watchtower on Resurrection Island rang out urgent alarm bells!

"Begin the operation! Follow me!"

Gervas wasted no more time—he gave the order and led Mi Gen and the knights toward the tower.

Around the tower now stood five or six pirates, but they were all staring intently out to sea.

Clearly drawn by the commotion on the ship.

Gervas didn't hesitate—he pressed forward.

"Who's there?"

As they drew near, the pirates finally noticed.

"Your death has come!"

Before the guarding pirates could react, Gervas and Mi Gen and the others lunged at them savagely.

Though the bandits were fierce and quickly grabbed their weapons to resist, it was useless.

Against overwhelming force, resistance was futile.

With a few screams, five pirates collapsed into pools of blood.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

The bandit on the five- to six-meter-high arrow tower noticed the commotion below—he hammered the alarm bell harder and brandished a short axe to guard the staircase entrance.

Swoosh!

A sharp whistle rang out—the bell fell silent. The guard, clutching his neck in disbelief, tumbled from the tower.

"Good."

Gervas returned the crossbow to his back.

This crossbow had been completed this morning.

Though it was the first one, its performance already met Gervas's expectations—mass production could begin now.

At this moment, cries erupted from the village on Resurrection Island.

Gervas wasn't in a hurry—he waited for word from the ship.

Soon, a Magic Swift Hawk flew from the direction of the ship toward the shore.

The Magic Swift Hawk descended, and Lei Meng leapt from the basket below.

"My lord, all fifteen pirates aboard the warship have been eliminated—the ship is under our control!"

"Excellent. Then everyone—advance on the village!"

……

"What's going on?"

"I… I don't know, Boss—it's the alarm bells from the shore!"

"Damn it! Everyone, assemble immediately!"

The Skeleton Boss was both shocked and furious.

He had only just entered the room a short while ago, his pants barely off, when he heard this alarm bell.

Of course, at this moment, he had no time for any amusement, for the coastline was the most important thing.

Their warships were still out at sea.

Soon, having gathered all hands, the Skeleton Boss finally led his men toward the coastline.

After running for not long, he suddenly saw over a hundred fully armed Kingdom Guards appear ahead.

"Kingdom Guards... how... how is this possible!"

The Skeleton Boss and the pirates trembled in fright.

This was an island far from the coast; they never dreamed Kingdom Guards would appear here.

Moreover, these guards were all clad in brand-new leather armor, clearly elites, perhaps even the Kingdom's direct legion.

"Skeleton Gang, your deeds are exposed!"

"You... who are you, and why are you appearing here!"

Hearing Gervas's words, the Skeleton Boss grew even more suspicious and unsettled; the other party actually knew about them, the Skeleton Gang pirates.

"Who are we? Within the Kingdom, who do you think we are?" Gervas sneered coldly.

"Damn it, is it really the Kingdom Legion? How did you know we were here?"

The Skeleton Boss truly mistook Gervas and his group for an elite Kingdom Legion, a flicker of fear flashing in his eyes.

"Is your trail hard to track? When you were fleeing in defeat, I was already on your trail!"

"Skeleton Gang, surrender if you know what's good for you. As long as you surrender, I might consider sparing your lives!"

The pirates immediately looked at the Skeleton Boss with suspicion and uncertainty!

If it were ordinary noble armies, they would still dare to resist a little.

But the Kingdom Legion was indeed the existence they feared most.

The Skeleton Boss naturally would not surrender; gritting his teeth, he said, "Brothers, do not trust them! These Kingdom Legion soldiers will absolutely not spare us. At worst, we fight them to the death!"

The Skeleton Boss drew his long sword and, taking the lead, led the pirates in a charge.

Although the pirates were still somewhat hesitant, they followed their boss, preparing to make a desperate stand.

Gervas sneered coldly, "Since that is the case, then do not blame us. Whoever dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"

Having finished speaking, the knights and guards also moved into action.

"Kill!"

Amidst the cries of battle, Lei Meng's entire body glowed with battle qi light; taking the lead, he charged straight at the Skeleton Boss.

"Silver Knight?!"

The Skeleton Boss, who had originally intended to fight like a trapped beast, was startled. He was only a peak Bronze Knight; feeling Lei Meng's immense pressure, he was instantly frightened into a deathly pale face.

"Die!"

Lei Meng had no time to pay attention; arriving close, he fiercely slashed down at him with his sword.

With a clang, the Skeleton Boss was knocked back seven or eight steps before stopping.

Lei Meng gave him no chance to catch his breath; before the Skeleton Boss could even steady himself, he strode forward again, his long sword in hand slashing horizontally once more.