Chapter 18: Oh my! So many murmurs — Gelid Executed?

In the shadowy alleys of Roguetown, Leo and his crew, accompanied by the towering giants, donned disguises to blend into the bustling crowd, careful to avoid drawing any unwanted attention. The atmosphere was thick with tension as the townsfolk gathered, their eyes fixed on the center square where Gelid Reaver was to meet his grim fate. The execution chamber, a weathered wooden structure, stood ominously, a relic of justice that had seen the end of many notorious criminals. At the helm of this grim spectacle was General Bamba, a figure known for his ruthless efficiency.

As Gelid was led to the platform, he cast a defiant gaze over the assembled crowd, his voice ringing out with a chilling clarity. "To all the pesky cockroaches watching this, I will return stronger than ever. I am no longer a frozen fishman; I have become a being devoid of emotion." His words hung in the air, a promise laced with menace, just as General Bamba raised his weapon, ready to carry out the sentence.

But before the execution could commence, a sudden flash of blue light pierced the air, striking General Bamba directly in the heart. The crowd gasped in shock as the general crumpled to the ground, lifeless. A thick blue smoke enveloped the execution chamber, and in an instant, Gelid vanished, leaving behind a gaping crater where he had stood moments before.

As the echoes of chaos filled the square, the naval forces arrived in Roguetown, their presence igniting a skirmish among the townsfolk. Amidst the confusion, the Nidasian Pirates seized their chance, slipping away into the shadows, their escape timed perfectly as they made their way toward Navy Front, leaving the turmoil of Roguetown behind them.