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"Gone, just like that... May you rest in peace."Akarui's expression of swordsmanship parted one wave of violent stomach acid—and another soon followed it. Part that one, and then another would take its place in the violent thrashing of the centipede's stomach. Clearly, just slicing through them would do little more than buy time.
But, even a couple of seconds provided by Akarui's efforts would be enough to at least allow a few boats to escape the violent waves. The mandjet, with its superior speed and craftsmanship, would be the first to dash forth from the waves. Some more ships would follow, some that were lucky enough to be just fast enough to at least keep up.
The others, however... they were swallowed up, their screams reverberating, and then silencing immediately... never to be seen in full again, consumed by the centipede. The waves gradually calmed down, not fully appeased, but enough so that those who had survived didn't have to worry about meeting death at every corner.
"We did all we could. Not everyone can be saved."
"I know."
The duo whispered to each other.