Chapter 1173 - 580: Slow Technique

Dodd’s death exceeded everyone’s expectations on the scene.

The purpose of these thirty professional adventurers who had arrived at the coast was to avenge "Algae Scale" Dodd and find a possible way to leave Stodd Island.

For this, on their way here, they were already mentally prepared for a showdown with this Great Pirate and his forces.

But...

Did he really just die like that?

Under the Fishmen’s siege, he self-detonated and died in front of everyone.

If it weren’t for his highly recognizable Dragon Descendant corpse right there, someone might have suspected that Dodd found a substitute to fake his death and escape.

Regarding Dodd’s demise, Iron Grid’s reaction was arguably the largest among the adventurers.

With a block in front, his robust arms wielding double Iron Hammers were slightly reddened by the scorching white-gold energy shockwave, his glaring eyes tightly fixed on the torn, life-lost corpse after the self-detonation, confirming Dodd was truly dead.

Totally unrestrained, the burly man of barbarian and dwarf blood, with braided beard, burst out a hearty laugh full of exuberant delight:

"Hahaha! Damn green-scale bastard, you deserve this day too, hahaha!!!"

And he wouldn’t feel any admiration or sympathy for Dodd’s somewhat steadfast performance before his death.

His entire impression of "Algae Scale" plummeted once he realized the other party had forcibly dragged him into the Secret Realm as a stepping stone.

To witness the death of such a Great Pirate, whom he regarded as less than livestock, brought Iron Grid great joy.

The only regret was not being able to personally smash his skull, missing a bit of the involvement.

But such an ending was still acceptable.

Compared to Iron Grid’s unrestrained behavior, Captain Sefeng from the "Wind Forger" team was noticeably more restrained in his demeanor and movements.

Though he didn’t utter any harsh words against Dodd, the oppression and gloom that clouded him post-secret realm dissipated significantly with Dodd’s death.

A light ease quietly surfaced on his previously tight and somber face.

Within the adventurer group, the ones with the most complex feelings about "Algae Scale" Dodd’s death were Captain Lorin of the "Sword of Vengeance" and his brother Ellison.

To a certain extent, even Dodd’s biological daughter, Sarisa, who was also a Dragon Descendant, didn’t feel as deeply as the two did.

After all, though she had a blood connection with Dodd, she hadn’t seen him much and mostly fled from "Algae Scale’s" forces, avoiding related contacts afterward.

As for the former two, perhaps their chosen paths differed, but they never let go of the thought of avenging Dodd, who killed their father "Lailo Moerton."

According to their original plan, they should have narrated their journey of mind to a heavily injured and dying "Algae Scale" Dodd after an exceptionally fierce battle filled with revenge pleasure and burning hatred, and then threatened him with death about the survival of Lailo Moerton, finally uttered some harsh words, personally putting an end to his sinful life.

Unexpectedly, the plan had just begun and ended.

Ellison was relatively slightly better, given his different chosen path.

But Lorin, who went out to sea with revenge in mind, even naming her fleet "Sword of Vengeance," to see the enemy she was prepared to exchange her life for his death die entirely in this manner.

It was hard to express the emotions in Lorin’s heart at this moment.

But she was already a Senior Adventurer who roamed the Southern Islands for years, building her own force, rather than the silly little girl who sat at the dock for a whole day just to be the first to see her father.

After briefly dazing, Lorin quickly adjusted her emotions, forcibly suppressing the unbidden inner turmoil.

Firmly gripping her "Scale Fire Saber" in her right hand, she turned to her teammates beside her and reminded them to prepare for battle.

The battle was about to erupt; amidst the surging waves, the Fishmen roared ashore, charging towards the adventurers.

Yet the adventurers didn’t scatter and flee but instead began setting up a battle line in place, ready for battle.

Those who followed the main troop here weren’t fools; even if their original target "Algae Scale" Dodd was dead, the predicament adventurers faced wasn’t resolved.

Numerous Sha Hua Fishmen lurking around the island’s surrounding seas made it hard for them to leave by ship.

And the breakthrough of the current impasse was right before them!

The elderly Fishman Priest ahead, protected by several Fishman Commanders, was obviously a high-level figure of this major troop, possibly even the commander of this Fishman community.

If they could kill or capture him, the current stalemate would unravel.

Amidst tight deployment from various team captains, adventurers exchanged ideas urgently, confirmed targets, and lined up according to their professional position and combat style, ready for battle.

Xia Nan felt nothing particular about "Algae Scale" Dodd’s death.

After all, aside from the Secret Realm experience, this was even his first meeting with Dodd in the real world.

At present, his sole target was the key on the neck of the corpse, causing the "Dream Weaving Corridor" ring to vibrate violently.