Strongest Necromancer Of Heaven's Gate

Meanwhile in the Pirate Enclave…

All the Big Shots of the Pirate World were now gathered in the Conference Room of the Pirate Enclave.

Everyone present was the baddest, meanest, and strongest pirates of the Seven Seas, whose wanted posters could be seen all over the cities of the Ford Federation.

Right now, these notorious Pirates were looking at the map on the conference table with complicated looks on their faces.

The reason?

There were two giggling Baby Slimes playing Catch the Red Ruby in the center of the table, oblivious to the heavy atmosphere in their surroundings. 

A man with red hair glanced at Captain Jack Spawow, making the Pirate Captain smile bitterly.

"Eiko, Fei Fei, darlings, playtime is now over," Captain Jack Spawow said. "Behave, and I will play with you later."

"Aye, Captain!" Eiko replied.

"Yar!" Fei Fei answered.

The two Baby Slimes then jumped off the table. After landing on Captain Jack Spawow's shoulders, they curiously looked at the people around them.

Seeing that the two troublemakers were now behaving, the Red-Haired Pirate, who went by the name, Spanks, cleared his throat to catch everyone's attention.

"The Battle Ships of the Ford Federation have gathered at the Domain that was recently discovered," Spanks stated. "Our spies have reported that they were unable to break the barrier and enter the Domain. I have every reason to believe that this Hidden Domain is the same place where the Pirate King, Uncle Rogers, hid his treasures."

A tense silence descended upon the room as they waited for Spanks to continue his explanation.

"I have every reason to believe that located inside the Domain is the Lost City of El Dorado," Spanks said.

"El Dorito?" Eiko tilted her head.

"Taco?" Fei Fei blinked her eyes cutely.

"No, darlings," Captain Jack Spawow. "It's El Dorado, the Legendary Golden City. It is said to hold the most priceless Ancient Relics and treasures of the world."

All the Pirates looked at the two Baby Slimes before shifting their gaze to Captain Jack Spawow.

The Pirate Captain only chuckled after receiving the stares from his peers. 

However, if one were to pay close attention to his chuckle, one would realize that there was a hint of anxiety in it.

Spanks cleared his throat once again, catching everyone's attention.

"Since they are unable to enter the Domain, they will proceed to execute their main directive, which is to destroy the Pirate Enclave and kill as many pirates as they can," Spanks said. "Now, all of us are faced with two choices. Fight…or Flee. There are no other options. There will be no parlay. And there will be no negotiations.

"It is either we make our last stand, or we run away to fight another day. These are our two options. What is the decision of the Pirate Lords?"

Everyone in the room pondered for a bit. This was a very serious situation, and they couldn't make any rash decisions.

After several minutes passed, Mankie D. Buffy spoke up.

"If you don't take risks, you can't create a future," Mankie D. Buffy said. "Let's fight!"

"Hey, you! What're you fighting me for?" Baggy the Pirate asked. "Trying to raise your reputation?!"

"I don't want to conquer anything," Mankie D. Buffy replied. "I just think that the person with the most freedom in the Seven Seas will be the next Pirate King."

Everyone glanced at the Pirate wearing a straw hat and nodded their heads in agreement.

If they lost their freedom, they could kiss their goal of becoming the Pirate King goodbye.

However, not everyone shared their sentiments.

"Hmph! If you all want to die then go die." Baggy the Pirate snorted. "I won't fight a battle that I have no chance of winning. Have you forgotten? They are sending a Supreme! Not only that—their army outnumbers us twenty to one! How can we possibly win?!"

"You won't know until we try!" Mankie D. Buffy insisted.

"Then try alone!" Baggy the Pirate countered. "Don't drag us to this foolishness!"

Seeing the scene, Spanks sighed and clapped his hands together.

"I understand both of your feelings," Spanks said. "As the temporary leader of the Pirate Enclave, I won't force anyone to fight if they don't want to. So, those who don't want to fight leave this place as fast as you can.

"The Ford Federation will arrive in two days. Those who choose to remain, brace yourself to fight to the death. If we lose, this battle will be known as the Pirate Enclave's Last Stand."

Spanks' message was clear. 

Those who want to fight till the bitter end, stay!

Those who want to live, escape while you still can!

The Pirates exchanged glances with each other. However, a minute later, Baggy scoffed and left the conference room.

Just like a Domino Effect, the Pirates who didn't want to sacrifice their lives in a meaningless battle left alongside Baggy.

Nearly half of the Leaders of the Pirate World left the scene, leaving only the steadfast ones behind.

A sigh escaped Spanks' lips as he gazed at the people who decided to fight till the bitter end.

Mankie D. Buffy grinned as he looked at those who decided to stay.

"Let's throw a grand feast!" Tit Mama declared. "Eat to our heart's content, so when we face our death, we can face it with a full stomach. Isn't that right, boys?"

"Aye!"

"Yeah!"

"Wooo!"

Spanks had no complaints, so he nodded his head.

"We will open the wine cellars and the food house," Spanks said with a devilish smile on his face. "Make merry for this might be the last time we are doing it."

Captain Jack Spawow looked at his friends, Shane, Francesca, Britton, and Qing. All four of them decided to stay and make their last stand.

"How about it Jack?" Shane asked. "Are you not going to run away this time?"

Captain Jack Spawow smirked. "The seas may be rough, but I am the Captain. No matter how difficult, I will always prevail."

Francesca, Britton, and Qing glanced at each other before nodding their heads in satisfaction.

The five of them were the last living crew members of the whaling ship, Billy O' Tea. If they were going to die, they would all die together.

Perhaps, when that happened, they would be able to meet their Captain in the afterlife and tell him about their wonderful journeys in the Seven Seas.

Due to the emotions that were rising up in his chest, Captain Jack Spawow didn't notice that Eiko and Fei Fei had disappeared from his shoulders.

The two Baby Slimes left the conference room and went after the pirates who had decided to escape.

As to what she was going to do, even Fei Fei, who was her close friend, had no idea.

But even so, the Golden Baby Slime knew that Eiko would be the last to escape this battle and that she would make the Seven Seas tremble in her wake.