The Captain raised his metal hook towards the mast of the enemy ship and fired it off like a grappling hook, which managed to wrap around and latch tightly on the target.
Lillian then watched as the Captain suddenly flew off their ship with a ehoing laughter as he left all the work of fighting off the invading pirates to her and the other.
The thought of catching a ride with the Captain crossed through her mind, but instantly vanished. It'd be a bit too embarrassing a sight to be latched onto someone.
'I'll still get on the pirate's boat, though...'
Lillian took a subtle glance back after eliminating a portion of the pirates that swarmed her. Currently, she was watching what she could only see as...
"What the hell is that thing!"
"I don't know! Just aim for its legs—ARGH!"
... As the Beetle playing around with its prey.
It skittered around the deck and devoured any pirates it came across. And due to its tough exoskeleton, any regular weapon proved futile against it.
