Chapter 7: Ice Fury

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Thiago Silva, steadfastly holding his sword, could not believe what had happened. In his eyes, Hans Becker, the former prisoner who had just been freed, could not become a free man. He was a villain who could sow chaos once again. Without hesitation, he commanded, "Eliminate him! Destroy all the pirates here!"

As if in response to his order, cannon fire rained down from the air and the sea. Deafening sounds shattered the air, and with each passing second, the island sank into darkness. Bullets whistled, and cannonballs exploded, leaving trails of destruction in their wake. Blood flowed like a river, mixing with the seawater, and even the sea itself seemed to darken from the spilt blood. This horrifying spectacle was just the beginning.

Seeing the real slaughter unfolding around him, Hans had no intention of standing by. He gathered all his strength, and an Ice Tornado formed in his hands—a powerful spell capable of halting any movement. In an instant, cold enveloped everything around, freezing the people and cannons that had just moments ago been ready for battle. The Ice Tornado unleashed its fury, destroying ships, shattering masts, and turning the island into a frozen torment.

"Freeze!" Hans shouted, his voice echoing off the walls of the frozen holds and decks. The pirates and Breezers, once full of determination to fight, now found themselves trapped by their own hatred. Hans had no intention of leaving witnesses. He knew that each of them could speak of his freedom, and that was unacceptable.

With each passing moment, the Ice Tornado consumed everything around. The island, once alive and full of passions, had now become a lifeless icy wasteland. Hans waited until the last scream faded into the air, until the last enemies were frozen, and only then did he feel it was time to act. He knew this would be enough for a year or two of peaceful living, as this remote island was rarely visited.

Ensuring that all who could see him were dead, Hans gathered his belongings, left the island, and set off for the kingdom of Lunaris. The journey was difficult, but in his heart burned a desire for freedom and new opportunities. He had no intention of returning to old habits, but he knew his past would haunt him. Lunaris, with its mysteries and possibilities, awaited its new hero, and Hans was ready to accept the challenge.

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