The Gustavo Vessel

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

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In the next instant, he extended his hand, forming a sphere of energy that glowed with intense heat. He hurled it toward the nearest cluster of pirate ships causing the sphere to explode on impact and sending shrapnel and fire across the battlefield.

Their formations broke as the pirates scattered while trying to escape the onslaught.

One of the pirates shouted over the comms, "Retreat! He's not worth it! This guy's a monster!"

But Gustav was relentless. He closed in on the retreating ships with a merciless glint in his eyes.

One by one, he dismantled the pirate fleet, leaving only a few survivors who fled into the depths of space with their tails between their legs.

Once the battlefield was silent, Gustav turned back to his spacecraft, satisfied.

With the vestige statue now secure, he could finally absorb it.