Lance looked up at the wall with the brat slung over his shoulders. The last time he climbed the wall, he used both hands. However, since one arm was occupied with holding up his prisoner, He would have to find another way to climb the wall. "No worries. I've got this."
He sprinted towards the brick wall. Lance dug his shoe into the bricks of the wall. This enabled him to ascend the wall for a few steps. Lance felt the grip of his foot slip. Lance used his free hand to take out an axe. He then swung the axe into the wall. Looking up, he saw that he was less than half a foot from the top of the wall. "There we go. Alley-oop!"
He grabbed Helmeppo by the bottom of his shirt. He threw Helmeppo over in a manner similar to how one would throw a heavy sack of laundry through a door. The unconscious body did a full rotation while in the air. Helmeppo's head knocked against the wall before he fell to the ground. "Oooooh…"
From her crucifix, Kuina blinked, seeing Helmeppo get thrown over the wall. She looked up to see if whoever threw him was coming next.
With his arm now unburdened, Lance put his free hand on the top of the wall. He used his leverage to lift his foot up on the wall. He then pulled out his axe while positioning himself to stand on top of the wall. Standing tall, Lance stretched his back as he sheathed his axe. "Hup!" Lance took a small step off the wall. Lance fell from the top of the wall. Lance fell down the full ten feet. He landed upright, with both of his shoes positioned directly on Helmeppo's back. Causing himself a small amount of pain.
"Yeoooow!" Helmeppo fully woke up as the grown man rearranged his spine with the gravity massage. His eyes were bugging out of his head as he howled in pain.
Lance ignored the idiot and dusted off his suit while approaching the crucifix that had Kuina tied on it. "Hey!" He raised a hand to wave at Kuina.
"Don't act so nonchalant!" Kuina yelled from her prison. "What the hell are you doing here? Don't waste your time asking me to join your crew again. I've already made my choice."
"Sorry. But like I said before, I already decided you're gonna join my crew. I just needed to know where your sword was so I could get it back for you."
"Get it back?" Kuina narrowed her eyes at him. "Don't make jokes like that. That sword that he stole…" Kuina's head lowered so her eyes were hidden in shadow. "It's the only thing in this world I'd consider my treasure. If you taunt me with it. I'll tear off my restraints and tear out your throat with my teeth."
Despite her serious tone, Lance closed his eyes with a smirk. He raised his hand in a friendly manner. "Your treasure? I had no idea it meant that much to you! I'll be sure to bring it back in pristine condition!" He turned back around to scoop up Helmeppo, who couldn't get back to his feet due to his bruised spine.
Lance ran towards the gate that led to the marine building. Kicking it down with a mighty kick and then ran towards the
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On top of the Marine headquarters. A group of soldiers had been called to pull a statue upright. Watching over this group was a large man standing at nine feet four inches. The large man had short blonde hair and a metal jaw. He wore a white captain's coat that indicated his status as the superior officer. And under that was a dark blue outfit covered in black camo stripes.
An axe hand had completely replaced this marine's right hand. Bolted to his forearm. The handle was sticking out of his elbow. The handle is positioned at a razor-sharp point.
A marine stood next to him. He observed all the marines as they raised the statue. "Your tribute from the town came in today, sir."
"Has it shrunk again?" Morgan kept his eyes forward on the soldiers. He watched their wills waver while they raised the statue of his likeness. "Steady, men! Anyone who scratches this statue will face my wrath."
"Yes, Sir. But that's to be expected. All the villagers have been struggling to pay for a while now. Perhaps we should lighten the tax for a time." The sailor was cut off by the captain.
"It's not about how much they give. It's about their respect for me. If they can't respect my tribute, then they won't respect me. Double the tribute for next month. And anyone who falls below half that is to be executed."
Before the commander could respond, they heard the sound of the stone statue slamming against the building as it was lifted up. "Careful, you ingrates!" Morgan stomped forward to the marine in the labor force that was closest to him. Gripping him by the collar and getting in his face. "That statue is a reflection of my work to become a captain in the marines." He put the axe blade up against the throat of the marine. "Let this be a warning to all who oppose my will!" With a downward thrust of his arm, Morgan split open the sailor's stomach. Letting the man fall to the ground.
"Captain Morgan!" The second in command was looking over the edge of the roof. "There's someone down in the courtyard! They're attempting to free Kuina!"
"What? Men. Quickly bring the statue up. We need to get down there before—" Just then a tremor went through the whole building. The tremor shook everyone on the roof, causing them to let go of their ropes. The statue dropped and split in half at the waist of the statue. The front half turning into rubble. As it fell down the side of the building. "Who the hell did that? Someone find the person responsible! And bring me their heart on a plate!"