Chapter 49: The Losers will forever remain quiet

Adrian was shocked by the power that Gecko Moria had displayed. Especially after all of his crewmates had died. This man who would eventually become a zombie figure-collecting fatso in his castle had suddenly gone berserk like a manga protagonist!

Moreover, he had gone from the mid-50s straight to level 65, a leap in rank!

As for Moria's statement that "Shadows can touch Ghosts," it was certainly true from the previous battle.

No matter if it was a White Ghost or a Mini-Ghost, they would all be stopped in their tracks by the shadows that Moria controlled. Even his trump card, "Withering Heart Attack," had not achieved any results.

But could shadows break through the immunity protection of [Ghost Body]?

Adrian was not willing to gamble.

Even if there was only a one-in-a-million chance, with the flexibility of the shadow ability, once the shadow touched him, Moria could use his "Shadow Warrior" ability to swap places, instantly delivering a fatal blow to Adrian!

Testing the shadow with his Ghost Body was a plan with a failure rate that was infinitely close to zero!

So, there was only one way...

"You are destined to die by my hand, White Ghost!"

The shadow under Gecko Moria's feet surged like flowing water, and gradually merged with his body over time.

He let out a sinister laugh and said, "It is common knowledge that shadows change with their corresponding objects. The shape of an object is also consistent with its shadow. This is a law."

"On the contrary, if the shadow changes, the object will theoretically reflect the same change!"

"Come and see my current strongest killing move! White Ghost!"

"Shadow Revolution!!"

The shadow under Gecko Moria's feet began to squirm and deform. His body swelled up instantly like a balloon, and a pair of huge black shadow bat wings appeared out of nowhere. His height even soared to a staggering 10 meters!

At this moment, Gecko Moria's appearance bore almost no difference from the demonic creatures of mythical legends, resembling a hellish demon. If anything, he appeared even more ferocious!

Even while flying in the air, Adrian could feel the immense pressure from below, which was truly amazing.

Gecko Moria, somewhat awkwardly manipulating the wings on his back, flew towards the sky.

Adrian coughed lightly; he hadn't expected Moria to abandon the more familiar ground combat and choose aerial warfare.

However, it didn't matter anymore.

Adrian's plan to deal with the enemy, whether in the air or on the sea, was inescapable.

With the attributes advantage, it was clear that they couldn't beat him in a head-on confrontation. So what could they do?

Of course, it was long-range artillery fire!

Mini Ghost: Star Fire

A small wave of mini-ghost bombs flew towards Gecko Moria at high speed, but they were blocked by the group of shadow bats he summoned casually.

"White Ghost, this baby-level ghost bomb is completely useless to me! Don't waste your energy, just obediently wait for death! Hee hee hee…"

"This is just an appetizer, Mr. Gecko Moria," Adrian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and revealed a polite smile. "I hope you can still take the next attack so easily."

As soon as the words fell, a giant ghost that was half the size of the [Cruel Moonlight] was created.

Gecko Moria's forehead was slightly sweating: "This level of ghost bomb…"

Giant Ghost: Peacemaker!

Boom——!!

A powerful shockwave erupted in the air, and the towering shadow screen that enveloped it was blasted to near-shreds, covered in translucent white cracks.

Gecko Moria, who had just flown into the air, was directly knocked back to his pirate ship by the sudden arrival of the "Peacemaker." If he had not reacted quickly and used his ability to protect himself, he would have been injured!

"I can create many more of these giant ghosts," Adrian whispered. "Gecko Moria, are you ready to meet them?"

Four more massive "Peacemakers" appeared in the sky. They looked like floating airships, slowly but quickly drifting downwards.

Then, the death bombardment began.

Boom boom boom boom——!!

The shadow screen, which was already on the verge of breaking, could no longer bear it and completely shattered into pieces, dissipating into the air.

At the same time, the "Cruel Moonlight" that had received the four-hit bombardment from the "Peacemaker" also completely collapsed. Scattered wooden fragments floated on the sea surface, and the main trunk of the ship had sunk into the sea.

However, Gecko Moria had not yet been defeated!

At the moment when the "Peacemaker" was about to explode, he canceled the ability of Shadow Revolution, and at the same time controlled the shadow to connect the largest pieces of wood under his feet.

At the moment when the smoke cleared, Moria looked like a shipwrecked fisherman, with his feet on a few barely formed "wooden debris ship".

Adrian, with a pale face, made four more "Peacemakers", but did not put them down immediately, but got them to slowly merge.

In Moria's eyes of utter despair, a White Ghost Bomb that was about twice the size of the Cruel Moonlight appeared.

"You will definitely not be able to get a legal burial because of your death without a complete body, the legendary zombie king of the West Sea," Adrian waved his right hand, directing the giant ghost to attack the enemy on the sea, "but you have such a willful title, you shouldn't mind sinking into the sea, right?"

Colossal Ghost: Ghost Lament!

Time seemed to stand still.

The next moment, boom——!!!

A white giant wave that was a hundred meters high suddenly exploded on the smooth sea surface. At the tip of the giant wave was Moria's bloody body. At this time, the zombie king had already turned white in the eyes and was completely unconscious.

"Embrace your ideals and drown in this vast sea!"

The huge waves rolled and extended to the faraway, slowly erasing all traces of the Gecko Pirates.

B-rank quest [Gecko Pirates], quest completed, you have gained 2,000,000 (200w) experience.

You have received a reward: randomly draw two of the enemy's skills or specialties.

Randomizing... Drawing complete.

Please choose two of the following five abilities as a reward:

1: [Shadow Warrior]-Skill: Can switch positions with its one's own shadow.

2: [Intermediate Martial Arts]-Skill: An advanced version of basic martial arts.

3: [Overlord Slash]-Skill: Swordsmanship skill, energy-infused sword strikes with a 'visual effect' of 'overwhelming presence'.

4: [Robust Physique]-Specialty: Strength and endurance attributes are increased by 1 for each level increase.

5: [Basic Navigation]-Skill: Increases familiarity with the sea, and improves mobility at sea.