A sudden explosion startled the pirates, who were excitedly shouting and preparing to wrap up their raid, causing them to freeze in confusion.
They turned their heads, puzzled.
The battered gate was kicked straight off its hinges and collapsed.
Gate planks crashed onto the ground.
The twilight glow streamed in like a light gauze.
Throng after throng of skeletons, clad in leather armor and wearing sailor hats, poured straight into the hall.
Lining up in a row, each held a black device, all aimed forward.
Amidst the skeletons, that familiar figure could be seen.
The Deputy Steward!
He wasn't dead!
All the pirates widened their eyes, staring in surprise at the scene before them, some in disbelief.
They were well aware of the plans to attack the association.
Their initial target was others within the association, leaving the Deputy Steward for Captain 'Tolga' to deal with.
