Chapter 301

Baxter felt no pity at the scene.

His mind raced, focused on obtaining the ring before his uncle's arrival, a deed that would surely earn him a favor.

But just as Baxter's blade was about to fall upon Vivianne, he was abruptly ensnared by a chilling force that rendered him immobile.

Glancing down, he froze in horror. A massive python had wrapped itself around him.

A python? On a cruise ship? It was as if the creature had appeared out of nowhere!

From behind Baxter emerged a group of peculiar figures dressed in vibrant, exotic garments. Leading them was an elderly man with white hair, his eyes filled with concern as he gazed at the prone Vivianne.

Only after confirming her safety did he turn his hardened gaze toward Baxter. "How dare you harm the Goddess of the Venomveil Tribe? Such an offense is unforgivable!"

With those words, he raised his snake-headed staff, causing the python to bare its fangs, ready to devour Baxter whole.

Baxter was paralyzed with fear. He pleaded, "Spar