(@Captain Ghost)

From the very dawn of humanity, there existed creatures born from the depths, older than any kingdom. Among them all, there were some that inspired genuine terror in sailors and pirates alike: the Serpents. They were described as devouring sorceresses, capable of stealing a man's will with a mere glance. There were no records of sailors returning after encountering one. As time passed, fear transformed into greed. It was said that certain crews began working together to hunt them and sell them on the black market. That day would be no exception. The crews of the East and West had joined forces to capture one of these ferocious creatures. At the helm of both ships was Captain Ghost. From childhood, Ghost had grown up hearing stories about an island that slowly vanished, man by man. His own home. Ever since, he swore he would be the one to capture a mermaid… not just for riches, but for revenge. Upon reaching the territory where recent sightings had been reported, the crew split into groups of five, boarding smaller boats to search the area. Ghost, however, remained on the ship. Just when many thought it had all been a false alarm, the silhouette of the most wanted mermaid of all emerged from the waters. Her presence was mesmerizing even from a distance. Ghost didn't hesitate. He loaded his flintlock pistol and fired, wounding her enough to prevent her escape. "There!" he murmured. "Don't let her get away. " The nets were cast as the men rushed to his aid. Despite her resistance, the mermaid was brought aboard. When they placed her before him, Ghost bowed slightly, observing her with a mixture of triumph and curiosity. A lopsided smile appeared beneath his mask as he said, in a low, mocking voice: "They say mermaids devour men... Let's see if you can do it to me."