Trash of a Wealthy Family: My Gacha System Guarantees S-Rank Rewards Chapter 39

[Seraphine’s POV]

Just as he uttered the word ’Attack,’ a volley of steel balls shot towards us. I stepped forward, holding my sword tightly. The balls were traceable in my vision; I sent out multiple sword arcs, cutting a few steel balls headed straight towards us.

After being sliced, a few steel balls lost their momentum and dropped in the sea. The rest were off the mark and directly entered the waters.

However, soon an implosion of water occurred around us; a thirty-meter-high water wall formed around us. The force field proved useful, and all the water stayed outside.

"Oho...someone who can trace the volleys and this shield too. I always make the right decisions," he acted like he expected this.

"There’s no need to let them test Tidebreaker’s defense. Felicia, we are on water, so you have the most advantage. Damage this ship and other ships that are coming; I and Seraphine will fight to give you as much time as possible." Master commanded.

The idea to damage their ships was good; next, he looked at me and asked, "I could sense that there are numerous strong individuals, but I don’t know the exact number. How many are there?"

"50 Master-rank, 20 Grandmaster-rank, 10 Sage-rank, and I guess you know that loudmouth leader is somewhere near my level," I recounted.

"And that’s just one ship," he commented. "We need to focus on destroying their means of travel. The longer we fight, the more chances of us getting attacked by the group of ships trailing behind us."

This was a good strategy; however, I still didn’t like his idea to put himself in harm’s way.

"Master, why don’t you stay on the ship? I and Felicia can fight them and...." I didn’t even finish my thoughts.

"There’s no time to argue; 70 guys will be too much, even for you," he added.

"Oi, you guys prepared enough. I didn’t have a fight with any Saint these recent days. I hope that chick of yours is decent enough." The pirate leader sneered.

"Cyclops, come here." He shouted, and next we saw a man laughing straight at our ship.

"Thane, and the rest of the team, don’t let them rampage on this ship. Felicia, could you create something for us to reach that ship?" Master gave us final orders.

"Sure, Felicia can pretty much do anything with ice. Here you go, nice mister," the only cheerful person at the moment spoke.

She waved her hands, releasing something akin to white mist, and a frozen ramp appeared between both ships.

"Look here, guys, there’s a ramp welcoming us. Let’s not waste any more time; I want that ship in my collection in the next hour," he roused his men.

Master and I hurried on the broad ice ramp, with Felicia on Master’s shoulder.

One more thing that irked me was that the leader seemed too carefree and relaxed, but I put that thought aside for now. We just have to follow our plan and get away from them as soon as possible.

Multiple pirates started towards the ramp; we met them midway. "Leave the higher ranks to me, Master," I shouted.

This was dredging up my memories of the past, where I lost my master in an ambush. The only difference here was that it was in ocean and Master Aiden can fight on his own.

"This bitch looks fine, don’t you think...." He lost his head as he was ranting.

"Filthy mongrels, don’t waste my time," I remarked as I beheaded him.

After losing their companion, they charged at me together. Two sages and five grandmasters lunged at me. I easily dodged the swings of their clubs and swords. This was easy picking for me; my main aim was to engage their leader and keep him occupied.

Few lost their limbs to my swings; some got their hearts stabbed. I glanced at the leader, who was showing no response even as his men were being killed left and right. I still found something amiss, but I pressed forward.

Next, my eyes moved towards the master’s position; he was punching them so hard that one punch was all it needed to send them flying.

There was no match for him in Master rank; a smile bloomed on my face, and an even stronger resolve to protect him surfaced. To see his rise and watch him complete his dream.

Seeing us blocking the way to the ship, they launched their own ramps. However, I trusted Bones to be able to handle this much.

As we set our feet on the pirate ship, the remaining number, which was already reduced by us, and a few were already busy attacking our ship.

This looked doable for the moment, but still I didn’t relent. As I stepped forward, my senses reacted, followed by movement of my body. I leaped back as a punch lodged in the ground where I was a moment ago.

"Now, you also caused me to destroy my precious flooring. You are too costly to manage, just how that brat handles you." The leader spoke, still relaxed, which was getting on my nerves.

"You are too relaxed for a man who’s about to lose that ugly head," I commented, watching his every movement.

"You sure are dangerous, I will give you that. Don’t worry, I don’t let prey escape once it reaches my domain," he stated.

Suddenly, that eerie feeling spiked again, much more potent this time. However, before I could act on this rising danger, sudden flashes started appearing around us.

My vision immediately darted toward Master, who was fighting 2 Grandmaster-rank and 3 Master-rank. I rushed towards him; the leader’s voice reached my ears.

"Welcome to the White Claw sea adventuring group; this is just the beginning."

Master dispatched four of his assailants, and I slashed one Grandmaster-rank pirate.

"We are trapped, Master Aiden," I stated.

"Yeah, I guess we walked into that one," he replied. There was no sign of fear on his face, but I caught that uncertainty in his eyes.

In just a few seconds, the previously filled space of a handful people was now occupied by hundreds of pirates, all looking ready to fight. Once open deck now felt like a cage built of bodies.

My senses picked up tens of enemies, around 100 Masters, 30 Grandmasters, and 5 Sages. The earlier number was totally reversed.

"You should feel honored; your strength made me use my ability, although it’s a bit cowardly, well, I am a pirate after all," the leader sneered as he walked forward.

"Now, let’s see how you dodge my punch again," he said with a smirk.

"Master, you have to found a way back to the ship. I will hold them off until then," I requested of him.

"Let’s fight them to the best of our ability and leave together, I am not leaving you behind. Felicia, you told me you could freeze people; now is the time." He refused my idea and raised his fist to ready his stance.

Gripping my sword tightly, I focused myself to get out of this predicament. Only one thought echoed in my mind: ’I am not losing my master again!’