Ep 21: Arrival in Verosia
Venus, Jace, and Ami approached the sprawling city of Verosia, a place that loomed with an aura of corruption and intrigue. The once-thriving city was now under the control of the notorious Captain Furio M. Paws, a human half-wolf hybrid with an iron grip on the populace. Verosia was a shadow of its former self, manipulated by Furio's dark ambitions.
Their first stop was the governor's mansion, now under tight security. Venus, Jace, and Ami knew that the daughter of the late governor, Lelia, was being held there, and they needed to act quickly. The mansion's high walls and patrolling guards presented a formidable challenge, but they were determined.
As they stealthily approached the mansion, they were met by a pair of guards. Venus swiftly used his Kūsho Kūsho Yubiwa ring, creating a "Black Hole" to draw the guards into a vortex of darkness, rendering them unconscious. Jace followed up with a precise "Power Point" strike to ensure they stayed down. The way was clear.
Inside, they navigated the labyrinthine corridors until they reached Lelia's cell. The young woman was confined in a small, dimly lit room, her expression weary but hopeful. She looked up as they entered, recognizing the determination in their eyes.
"We're here to rescue you," Venus said gently. "We've come to take you to safety."
Before Lelia could respond, a young man burst into the cell. He was about 15, his eyes wide with alarm. It was Ace Steel Mason, who had been visiting Lelia every night to tell her stories. He had noticed the commotion and was about to flee when Jace stopped him.
"Where do you think you're going?" Jace asked, his voice firm.
Ace hesitated, then sighed. "I was trying to escape. If the pirates find out I'm here, they'll come after me."
Venus smiled, extending a hand. "Join our crew. We need someone with your skills. But first, we need to get Lelia out of here."
Ace looked at them, weighing his options. Finally, he nodded. "Alright. I'll help. But we need to act quickly."