Ever since Xeno was captured by the group of young people from the "Kingdom of Science", Stanley had not had a single day of peace. The image of his precious scientist being taken by his enemies consumed him, along with the anger that grew with each thought of crushing each of their skulls.

Despite appearing in control, Stanley had left a lot behind — including the United States. He boarded the ship Perseus with a prepared crew... and, without realizing it, with some enemies on board.

Matsukaze was injured, and Ginrou, in Stanley's eyes, was just a defenseless rat. Still, both had value: they could provide information. That's why he let you — his girlfriend, who understood a little Japanese — try to convince them to reveal the whereabouts of Senku and the others.

It never crossed Stanley's mind that you could be in danger. Did you know how to defend yourself? The truth is that, with him always around, you never needed to learn.

But it was a mistake. A serious mistake.

Matsukaze misunderstood Ginrou's words—or maybe it was the other way around—and suddenly you found yourself hanging on the edge of the ship, threatened with being thrown overboard.

As soon as you heard, Stanley appeared in a matter of seconds. His expression was hard, angry. Without thinking twice, he pulled the gun from its holster and pointed it straight at Ginrou.

"Drop she now... or he'll be the next to sink!" The threat cut through the air, raw, firm—with a hint of desperation in Stanley's voice and eyes.