As she spoke, Morticia's gaze beamed with hope as she looked at Stella.

Stella was pretty young but incredibly powerful. The Sea Dragon Palace would undoubtedly be much stronger if Morticia were to take Stella under her wing.

Stella's expression flashed with fury in an instant upon hearing Morticia's offer. She retaliated without hesitation.

"The Scopes have lived on the Ice Fire Island minding our own business. We don't want anything to do with the scum of the Nine Continents like you bastards! Fight us if you must. We'll never yield."

Stella looked frail and weak, but she was incredibly strong-willed.

To Stella, Morticia was nothing more than the head of a bunch of pirates. To put it crudely, Morticia was nothing more than a good-for-nothing who brought shame and chaos to the Nine Continents.

Stella was absolutely not going to treat her nicely.

What Stella did not know was that the girl before her was something.

Morticia's expression hardened with anger. "Very well! Since you