The next day.
Liszt led the large fleet he had rented from Taylor, all sorts of crew along with the SS Fuma Keqing Revenge, a total of sixteen ships, moving mightily towards Iron Soul Island.
This was no makeshift assembly of dinghies but an organized force, complete with sail battleships and fully-armed escort ships, as well as lightweight patrol vessels.
A force capable of taking on the navy in direct combat.
Control of Iron Soul Island was of utmost importance. Liszt, with Haywood, now understood that he wasn't just talking big—he was going to sit in the seat of the East Sea King.
Wolman set out with the Dawn Breaker, and Ox with the Daffodil, each heading off to accomplish great things.
The Black Sail Inn was deserted.
Fen was in charge of the overall situation.