Though the Pirate King skillfully repelled the initial strike from the Mercenary Queen, his face appeared little pale, a stark contrast to his usual fierce demeanor. His exhaustion was evident from the very moment he had surfaced from the depths of the sea.
That's why the Pirate King chose to redirect the attack rather than taking it head-on with a direct counter.
However, the Mercenary Queen was not here for any Battle of Honor, especially when her opponent was a Pirate, and the fight was taking place on his home ground—the sea.
With ruthless efficiency, she brought her giant axe down, slicing through the air. The massive blade headed straight for the Pirate King's temple, its deadly arc aiming to split his head in two.
CLANG!
The Pirate King reacted just in time, raising his trident to intercept the massive axe. With a mighty clash, the prongs of his weapon caught the giant blade in mid-air, locking it in a deadly embrace.
