Chapter 8: A Golden Froltix Golem Awakens?

In the aftermath of a brutal skirmish, the newly formed crew found sanctuary in the quaint village of Froltix. The villagers, warm-hearted and generous, provided them with sustenance and care. As the clock struck midnight, the crew's wounds had miraculously mended.

"Are we officially a crew now?" Leo inquired, a grin spreading across his face.

"No, I'm just here for a little while to settle the score with Wybie," Kanji replied, his tone casual yet firm.

"Aw, come on! If you ever change your mind, you're welcome to join us," Leo encouraged, his enthusiasm palpable.

"I'll think about it," Kanji fibbed, hoping to quell Leo's incessant chatter. Just then, a peculiar pebble struck the back of Kanji's neck. He instinctively rubbed the spot and turned to see a cold, unblinking eye fixed upon them. The crew gasped, tumbling off their bench in shock. The giant continued to gaze at them, its expression void of emotion.

With a sudden movement, it attempted to crush the crew beneath its foot, but Kanji reacted quickly, scratching the creature's ankle. The golem let out a furious growl, and chaos ensued as both sides launched into battle. The clash echoed through the village until the dust settled, revealing the villagers who had come to confront the golem. A merchant deftly captured the creature's soul in a jar, rendering it powerless.

The villagers expressed their regrets for the disturbance, and the crew, in a show of goodwill, offered their forgiveness. The following day, they departed from Froltix Island, setting their sights on new horizons and fresh challenges.