After dealing a solitary blow, Salazar drew back and stood there with his hands behind his back. His expression was perfectly calm as if he had done something completely ordinary.
Matthew glanced at Salazar. Once again, he witnessed just how powerful Salazar was.
"How did things go over there?" Matthew asked.
Salazar shook his head. "I didn't catch up to that person. He was very crafty!"
Matthew nodded. He wasn't surprised.
Emsgate Warriors were experts in the art of concealment and launching sneak attacks. They were also incredibly skillful at escaping.
Although the Emsgate Warrior wasn't as powerful as Salazar, he wasn't all that much weaker either.
If he was hellbent on fleeing, then Salazar would not necessarily be able to catch up to him.
"It's fine that you didn't catch up to him. Lord Voodoo's here, so what he took was definitely not the Stargulf's fruit," Matthew said.
Lord Voodoo's expression changed. It was just as Matthew said.
He still had the real Stargulf's fruit with him.
Matthew didn't bother with Lord Voodoo. He walked over and hoisted up Edmund, who was unconscious.
Edmund's injuries were quite serious, but thankfully, he was still alive.
Matthew exhaled in relief. He would be filled with regret if Edmund died here.
He fed Edmund a few pills to ensure that Edmund would be alright.
Once that was done, Matthew came over to Lord Voodoo and said calmly, "We can finally have a proper conversation now, right, Lord Voodoo?"
Lord Voodoo was leaning against the wall as he glowered at Matthew. "I'll admit that I'm unlucky enough to fall into your hands, Larson. Do whatever you want, be it torture or execution, but don't even think about trying to humiliate me! I, Lord Voodoo, will never bow down to anyone!"
Matthew snorted. "Is that so? Let me see how long you'll keep up with that stance!"
He took out his bag of silver needles.
The torment lasted for quite some time until Lord Voodoo couldn't take it anymore. He howled, "You just want the Stargulf's fruit, right? I'll give it to you, okay? It's in my left pocket. You can take it yourself. Kill me, please. I'm begging you. Just kill me…"
Matthew didn't move at all. It was as if he hadn't heard what Lord Voodoo said.
Just then, Salazar started moving.
He darted to the window and growled, "Who goes there?"
He jumped out the window as he said that and the sounds of a fight rang out immediately after.
Matthew's expression turned grim. Who is here at this juncture?
It had to be someone fairly powerful—powerful enough to duel Salazar!
At the same time, Lord Voodoo's eyes flew open with newfound hope.
"Save me! Save me!" he bellowed toward the window. "I don't care who you are! As long as you save me, I'll… I'll give you the Stargulf's fruit…"
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