BOOM! Charles was hurled away by a tremendous force.
The one-armed man somersaulted swiftly in mid-air before landing firmly on the water's surface, glaring at the wounded Clan member above him.
A tentacle gently waved over the profusely bleeding wound, and it healed in an instant. However, seeing the ghastly expression on the octopus-headed creature's face, Charles knew his attack had been effective.
"You… you human who betrayed the master's trust!" The fearsome Clan member glared at Charles, his eyes filled with killing intent. "You are not worthy of the master's mark! I will take it back!"
Just as the Clan member unfurled all his tentacles and raised his golden wand to charge at Charles, a cannonball shot toward him. The Clan member's body jerked through the air, dodging the attack. His expression flickered as he glanced down.
