Chapter 201 The Blood Banquet on the Black Pearl

The grand hall of the Black Pearl was a testament to obscene wealth. A colossal crystal chandelier, shimmering like a captured constellation, hung from the vaulted ceiling, casting a dazzling light upon the plush crimson carpets and gilded furniture. Through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, the inky blackness of the open sea stretched to the horizon, a silent, indifferent witness to the drama unfolding within. Yet, the opulence was a cage. The air, thick with the scent of expensive perfume...