Following the light, three figures appeared in a room with rocky walls and a long stone table in the middle.

They weren't alone there, as there were already three figures sitting at the table, looking at them deeply.

"Where…"

Julian looked around the room, and at that moment, his gaze landed on the three people at the table, and his words got stuck in his throat.

He almost screamed at the sight of the former Fleet Admiral Xerxus and Pirate Immortal Imperius Rex!

When he noticed Pankratios, he realized where he was, as these three people were public figures of the mysterious Martial Order.

'Martial Order… does this mean that Kiernan is part of that organization? How in the world did he join that mysterious organization?'

Julian wondered.

"Take a seat."

Pankratios said as he rubbed his forehead.

This whole incident had turned into a bigger headache than any of them expected.

Antigone, Kiernan, and Julian sat down on the stone table.

"…Glad to see you fine, Kiernan."

Pankratios said, and turned to Julian.

"My name is Pankratios King, and I am the leader of the Martial Order. You are currently in my humble abode."

"…Nice to meet you, sir."

Julian said and also bowed.

He had never come across Immortals before, and in such a short time, he had met four of them!

It wasn't like Immortals were common in the world, and trillions of people would never meet one in the flesh.

Even recorded footage about Immortals was extremely rare!

"What happens now?"

Julian asked.

"Unfortunately for you, Julian Noah, your normal life has ended. Your bounty will receive an explosive rise, and your face will be plastered on every screen in the world.

"From now on, you are a fugitive."

Pankratios said.

"…"

Julian bit his lip and expected as much.

It wasn't like he could just erase the memories of the whole world about him, and it was impossible for him to return to normal life as soon as his assassination failed.

He wondered what Karuza High's students, his old friends, and teachers thought about him now.

He was going to be painted as a horrible, evil man to the whole world, and that also would result in bad press for Karuza High.

"You can stay here meanwhile. If you leave this place, you will be back in the prison in less than a month, and I'd rather avoid another of this type of… incident."

Pankratios said.

Julian nodded with a deep sigh.

"Now… for a more pressing matter."

Pankratios said.

Xerxus had a serious expression plastered on his face, and he looked rather pissed off.

That anger wasn't directed at any of them, but at someone else entirely.

"I believe that Vice Admiral Adamas' crew, who brought you there, Kiernan, has a traitor among them."

Imperius Rex said.

"…What?"

Kiernan said in surprise.

"After Xerxus made the call to Adamas about assisting you, it took you a few days to get ready for the prison break.

"In those few days, for some reason, Pirate Emperors gathered in the Pirate Kingdom for the first time in many years.

"It was almost like they were waiting for something.

"They were already ready for that prison break, and the only reason that was possible is if someone told them about the incoming prison break beforehand.

"Thus, it must've come from someone inside Adamas' crew."

Imperius Rex said coldly.

"I will kill whoever did that. It also means your identity, Kiernan, as the mastermind of the prison break is not secure. The pirates might already know, but I don't really know what they plan to do with that information."

Xerxus said with a heavy expression.

Kiernan leaned back on the chair, crossed his arms, and sighed.

"That is indeed bothersome news."

"The war is still raging on, and we must enter the battle, find out whoever knows, and eliminate them."

Pankratios said.

"…We are going back there?"

Kiernan asked in surprise.

"Yes, we must act quickly."

Xerxus stood up, and then with a wave of his hand, he brought four masks and four outfits for each of them to wear.

They quickly dressed up.

The mask was white with a typical design, and the outfit itself was black with loose sleeves and baggy trousers.

Kiernan fully removed the fake appearance of Captain Jack, as he had no need for it anymore, and put the mask on.

"…Amazing."

Antigone looked at the four of them with admiration.

'This is crazy. Doesn't that mean there will be four Immortals in that battlefield? It is like the end of the world.'

Julian thought to himself.

He used to read some religious books, and one of them mentioned that the world's end will happen when the Immortals meet in battle.

This felt like the closest thing to those texts.

"I, Pankratios King, order the mobilization of the Martial Order."

He pressed his fingers against his forehead, and at that moment, the light engulfed the four of them, and in an instant, they disappeared.

"How did it all come down to this…? I never expected my foolish attempt at assassination to snowball into a war between pirates and the navy, but now there will be four Immortals sharing the battlefield…"

Julian said.

…

Through the dark clouds, the first peek of the morning light came as the blazing sun finally made its appearance.

It was still raining heavily, and the sea surrounding the battlefield was churning with powerful waves.

"Argh!"

"Haaa!"

"Hooo!"

Shouts rang throughout the dark forest, and the battle between Admirals and Emperors raged on with no end in sight.

"…"

Renette sat cross-legged in the air, and at that moment, her ears perked up as she sensed something familiar.

She turned around and saw the appearance of four black-clothed individuals that seemed to come out of nowhere.

"Rex… Xerxus…"

She whispered softly, recognizing the two of them.

In the same moment, Pirate Emperors and Navy Admirals stopped fighting as they felt a chill run down their backs.

"What insane aura!"

Ethan turned around with shaky eyes, and even the Pirate Emperors felt quite shaken.

"Immortals?"

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