"What are you gonna do?"
After a while of silent thinking, Red Hook looked at Toz.
"Go to the Obsidian Empire and save Taienra."
Toz didn't hesitate as he answered.
"Now that you mention it, I don't see that big ol' whale around. So you're also heading to the Transcendent Realm, then?"
"Yep."
"And you're probably going to stick around after you're done?"
"Probably. Why? Afraid of getting lonely?"
Toz grinned.
"No. I just need a guarantee that there'll be at least one person weaker than me."
"Oh, you're on. I'll show you who the real Pirate King is the next time we meet."
"Huh? Why not do it now? Are you afraid, perhaps? I knew you were weak, but I didn't think you were a coward as well."
"It's called being smart. But I understand that's not something you're very good at."
Toz quickly retreated a few steps before Red Hook smacked him. He had a grin on his face and was about to continue taunting Red Hook when Kahglia coughed to get his attention.
