The Floating Monster hefted a massive pillar, trying to attack the amphibious exploration ship, but Charles clearly wasn't about to let that happen. Beating his bat-like wings, he soared up to intercept.
A shrill, piercing screech cut through the air. The Floating Monsters scattered in panic.
Inside the fuel plant, a pirate clutching a mirrored box stood atop a Floating Monster's shoulder, trying to charge in and help, but unfortunately, this time Charles wasn't fighting alone.
Gunfire erupted without pause, and the pirate's flesh and blood body was shredded in an instant, spitting blood as he crashed toward the ground.
Behind the amphibious exploration ship, several hundred crew members, all armed, surged forward.
Leading the charge was the now-enlarged James, armored and with a thick black cannon pipe slung over his shoulder.
