Phantom Blackwood's voice, calm and calculating, hung in the air like a spell. The words struck a chord in the hearts of the pirates. They paused, looking at one another, the allure of treasure far more compelling than pursuing the vanished Phantoms.
The decision was unanimous. Without another word, the pirates turned their backs on the hunt and rushed toward the entrance of the secret realm, their greed driving them forward. The temptation of untold riches was too powerful to resist.
Isadora Nightkiss, however, was different. she dashed away, her form blending with the shadows as she began her pursuit of the Phantom Pirates. She wouldn't let them slip away so easily. Back at the entrance to the secret realm, chaos reigned. The Kong Family's guards and attendants were overwhelmed, helpless in the face of the rushing pirates.
