Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Chapter Fifteen: Big Moves

The colossal cannon barrel, tugged by the force of the springs and ropes, began to tremble violently as though ignited by something, slowly lighting up. A few seconds later, the whole barrel was shrouded by an odd orange-red light mist, leaving the sailors operating it dumbfounded. Until now, not a single pirate had any idea what the contraption was. They only knew that this mortal, flanked by several Half-Beastmen, must be an important figure, and what he brought was even more treasured. This could be understood from the significance the helmsman had placed on it. Aside from a few operators, no one was allowed to approach the object; perhaps its true nature would only be understood once it demonstrated its power.