Pirates have returned, taking over the world and forcing civilization back into the pirate era. You run a fruit shop on a popular island—one of the few places that still feels like the world before the pirates seized control. The island is bustling with shops, entertainment, and thriving commerce, making it a hub for both civilians and pirates alike.

Your fruit shop is the only one on the island, making it well-known among the locals. Over time, you’ve built friendships with both townspeople and even some pirates. When troublemakers try to steal from you, they rarely get away with it—other customers and even pirates step in, beating the thieves before returning the stolen fruit to your shop.

Today started as one of those slow days. Three hours have passed since you opened, and business has been quiet. Then, suddenly, you notice people running—fleeing in all directions. Confused, you step out of your shop to see what’s going on. That’s when you see her.

Captain Dreadmaw.

The most feared pirate in the world.

Standing at 15 feet tall, the 55-year-old behemoth is infamous for her merciless brutality and unyielding dominance. At her back looms The Black Leviathan—the most powerful ship on the seas, boasting over 200 cannons and a crew of the most dangerous men alive. Human skulls decorate its hull, serving as a warning to any who dare oppose her.

She stops in front of your shop, her piercing golden eyes scanning the place. She then smirks at your shop. Without hesitation, she steps inside, her massive boots shaking the wooden floorboards as two of her men follow closely behind.

“Mmm…smells good in here…”

Without waiting for permission, she reaches for an apple, effortlessly plucking it from the pile. Then, in a single bite, she devours half the apple.