Chapter 63: Time-Space Sentinel
When Jack transformed and Maki Shinpu flew in, an inexplicable clarity surged within me, severing the chaos of causality. I saw through Jack's true identity and realized that he had just ambushed Maki Shinpu, seizing the wish fruit that rightfully belonged to him and making a wish. However, like me, Jack had not used the wish fruit to enhance his combat power; our strength comparison remained unchanged from before. I was quite confident I could eliminate this murderous maniac who might strike at any moment.
As the Platinum Glory infused into the silver spike, the weapon emitted a delicate, explosive sound, and a faint, shimmering aura swirled around it, making it appear as if it had grown an extra length. Upon seeing my full-force display of combat prowess, Jack's expression shifted dramatically; he could tell I was genuinely intent on killing him. He hurriedly shouted, "This is a misunderstanding! I promise I will never harbor any ill thoughts toward you again, Wang Lin! Please spare me!"
"I trust the assurances of a dead Jack even less." With a swift misstep, I unleashed the Flower Petal Sweep, my movements as quick as lightning. The silver spike shot forth in a straight line, aimed directly at Jack's forehead. Without a moment's hesitation, Jack bent down and transformed into a colorful venomous snake, causing my target to miss entirely. By the time I adjusted my angle for another strike, Jack had morphed into a bat and was flapping his wings furiously, making his escape toward the cave's exit.
Our chase quickly led us out of the treasure cave. Outside, the stormbirds had diminished in number compared to before, but there were still over ten ferocious raptors diving toward us. Jack, in his bat form, had a significant advantage due to his small size, which went unnoticed by the stormbirds. As I wielded the silver spike to pierce through the flock of stormbirds, Jack had already vanished without a trace.
I shook my shoulders, and two massive magical wings unfurled, propelling me into the air with a powerful gust. This nameless island was exceedingly dangerous, and I had no desire to linger. Once airborne, I attempted to contact Lilith and Mirinda using my comm card, but received no response; it seemed the three women had already left with Snoke.
"Wolf King, Maki Shinpu, where are you two?" The Wolf King's reply came swiftly, "I'm nearby the island, circling with those stupid birds. Lilith left the Red Spider helicopter behind, and Maki Shinpu is with me, though he's injured."
"Alright, I'm on my way to meet you!" The magical wings generated a fierce wind as I soared higher. Although I had a slight fear of heights, I unconsciously overcame this phobia while using the magical wings, feeling as free as a bird.
Before long, I spotted the vibrant colors and exaggerated shape of the Red Spider helicopter. The Wolf King was circling the island, clearly aware of the relentless stormbirds pursuing him. He leaned halfway out of the helicopter, waving at me with an expression of utter ease.
Once I boarded the helicopter, I saw Maki Shinpu covered in blood and hurriedly inquired about his condition. He must have used a healing card, as everything appeared fine, though his face was frighteningly pale. Maki Shinpu recounted how Jack had ambushed him, cursing loudly, "Next time I encounter Jack, I will not let that bastard escape!"
I replied calmly, "He has used your wish fruit to gain the ability to transform into the appearance of others or any kind of animal. Just now, he transformed into your likeness to ambush me."
Maki Shinpu gasped, "Does that mean he could transform into you or the Wolf King at any time?"
I shook my head, "He can change his appearance, but he won't possess our abilities. If everyone is vigilant, it won't be difficult to recognize him. However, this is limited to Demon Island; once he leaves this place, he could disguise himself as an ordinary person, making it impossible to discern him."
The Wolf King grinned menacingly, "I'm not afraid; I have no intention of leaving Demon Island and will remain vigilant against everyone. If Jack tries to ambush me, he will be courting death."
Maki Shinpu's expression changed, clearly realizing the terrifying consequences. He had to return; if Jack transformed into a likeness of his family, he would be utterly defenseless. A fierce killing intent flashed across his face as he coldly declared, "I must kill him; otherwise, he will surely become a relentless nuisance."
Having lost a third of my mental energy during the wish and expended a significant amount of Platinum Glory in the previous battle, I urgently needed to regain my strength. Therefore, I refrained from conversing with my two companions and closed my eyes, entering a meditative state.
The Wolf King's piloting skills were inferior to Lilith's, yet his bravery far surpassed that of the female mercenary. He executed an exaggerated maneuver, narrowly evading the pursuing stormbirds as we headed back to Demon Island. The Red Spider helicopter accelerated to its maximum speed, outpacing the stormbirds, and we no longer had to fight as we had on the way in.
Maki Shinpu was unable to fight, gripping the edge of his seat as the helicopter swayed violently. He weakly inquired about the Wolf King's vital organs but received no response. Despite the turbulence, I kept my eyes closed. During battle, I primarily relied on Platinum Glory, causing the true energy and mental power cultivated from the Nameless Martial Arts to become my reserve strength. The sudden loss of part of this power instilled in me an unshakeable sense of crisis.
"The progress of cultivating the Nameless Martial Arts is too slow. I need to study the Max Magic Spell Compendium more thoroughly upon my return. If I can master several effective spells proficiently, I could combine them with Holy Light Bullets to form a stable combat power. As for returning home… the pressing question is which method to use. What exactly is a Time-Space Sentinel?"
When I awoke from my meditation, the helicopter had already landed outside the Demon Island Grand Hotel.
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