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Chapter 99: Off the Coast of Orland Island: Pirate Extermination

We could see Orland Island, the pirate stronghold, coming into view.

Captain Gauche, who had been watching the waves from the bow, shouted loudly:

「A ship’s coming out!」

Several ships were seen emerging from Orland Island.

Galleys and small boats.

From among the crew of the Barbar fleet, a rousing cry of 「Wooah!」 echoed.

They were fired up before battle.

The galleys of the Kingdom of Algeas and the Kingdom of Norn advanced ahead, closing the distance with the pirates.

Closing in…

Closing… in?

Huh? Something feels off.

I sensed something strange.

The other crew members seemed to notice something was wrong too, they were murmuring anxiously.

Jessica, who had been sitting next to me, stood up and stared intently at the pirate ships.

「Gaia? They’re pulling away from the pirates!」

「Huh!?」

Her words took me by surprise.

Pulling away from the pirates? What does she mean?

I called out to Captain Gauche, standing at the bow.

「Gauche! What’s going on with the pirates?」

「Gaia! The pirates are fleeing!」

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