chsdbacks Chapter 265 Very Appetizing
Chapter 265 Very Appetizing
Chapter 265 Very Appetizing
The fierce-looking, burly man wasn't just talking; he actually ordered a flying fish sashimi and two glasses of South Wales beer from the bartender, which he enthusiastically shared with Xia Er, who looked like a sheep, even though his name was now Alaya Hod.
"What kind of new approach is this?"
This development made Gehrman frown, and even the other pirates and sailors in the bar couldn't understand it. Was the other party not satisfied with a regular armed robbery, but instead preparing to go further and extort money?
"I brought smoked meat."
Xia Er laughed as he untied the smoked meat from his waist, drank the beer which was alright but still felt a bit cheap, and listened to the burly man in front of him talk about the rumors at sea, such as the ghost ship of Trenthos, the Fountain of Youth, and some strangely styled mechanical artifacts that had been salvaged.
"Brother, you seem to come from a well-off family. Are you here for a sea voyage in Sonia, or are you planning to invest in a plantation in the Southern Continent?"
The burly man took a swig of beer, his mood improved, and he started chatting amiably.
"It's pretty much the same. I have a lot of brothers in my family, and I'm not very valued, so I can only come out and see what's going on."
"I've heard that there's wealth everywhere at sea. For ordinary people in the Northern Continent, those with a skill are better off out there than staying in their wretched hometown."
Chael tasted a slice of sashimi; it was slightly sweet. The tavern was dark, but the fish used for sashimi was fresh. There was something else he didn't say: at sea, especially for the people of Rune, making a living on Rune's colony islands did indeed offer more opportunities.
At sea, opportunities and risks always coexist.
"Brother, you don't understand. Money isn't easy to make at sea, but sometimes it can come really fast."
The burly man laughed twice, seemingly quite pleased that a rich young master like Xia Er was forced to come to the sea to make a living, and that he knew less than this rough man.
"Enough said. This is the first island I've passed by on my voyage. I should at least check it out."
Chael smiled and stood up, intending to witness the allure of this place, but was stopped by the burly man, who whispered a warning:
"Brother, take my advice, don't look for women here. If you really need one, just go to any family on the island. With your looks, you're unlikely to be rejected."
what?
"I'll just wander around then."
Although Xia Er thought it was easy to make a honey trap seem innocent and kind, it was ultimately the other party's good intention, so he left with the remaining half of the smoked meat. After he left, a chorus of boos rang out in the "Birds and Wine" bar.
These drinkers all looked down on the burly man's obsequious manner.
"Pah! What do you bastards know? Don't you know whether you can afford to mess with them or not?"
"What are you yelling for? If you're so capable, come and get us yourselves!"
Faced with the ridicule, the burly man immediately reverted to his true nature and began cursing.
Sometimes, hypnotizing the audience doesn't actually require much effort; a little guidance is enough to achieve the desired result.
This is martial virtue.
As soon as Xia Er left the tavern, he headed toward a secluded alley. Near the alley entrance, he saw Gehrman poised to pounce like a large feline. Standing in front of him was "Flame" Danitz, cloaked and with yellowish-brown eyebrows. His deep blue, bright eyes and less defined features clearly indicated that he was of the race from southern Intis or the Lenburg or Segal region.
"It seems that other friends are interested in me."
Compared to Klein's (German's) obvious wariness, Danitz's attitude was better; he was like an elite monster greeting a greenhorn in a very friendly manner.
This made Xia'er, who was standing at the alley entrance like a spectator joining in the fun, and Klein, who was overly nervous and in a defensive posture like a cat, seem rather silly.
"Blazing Danitz, a notorious pirate with a bounty of 3000 pounds, and a trusted lieutenant of Vice Admiral Iceberg."
Xia Er began recounting Danitz's personal resume, finding it quite interesting as he spoke. There were many transmigrators in the mysterious world, each following a different path.
Even though everyone in the industry knew that Danitz's life savings were in Bayam, no one actually went to steal Mr. Maid's stack of property deeds.
It seems that the treatment of international students here is too good.
"You've got a good eye, kid. Even though I'm trying so hard to keep a low profile, you still managed to spot me."
At this moment, Danitz's smile was even harder to suppress than AK's. He admired the other party's straightforward style. He was generally low-key in public and had never flaunted his bounty or talked about his close relationship with the captain. But now it seemed that his reputation had spread.
The other person's expression clearly indicated that they weren't trying to ingratiate themselves, but rather genuinely believed it and acknowledged the close relationship between him and the captain. While Danitz was feeling smug, Klein's gaze towards Danitz also changed. This guy is worth 3000 pounds? Is money at sea really that easy to earn?
If it weren't for the mysterious Shael here, Klein would have already made his move, capturing Danitz to exchange for the bounty. After all, a pirate with such a high bounty couldn't be a good person, and killing him is better than letting him go.
"The king and two generals of the sea have always been the focus of men's fantasies and the center of their conversations in taverns or salons. "Although it has now become one king and three generals, it does not affect the charm and fame of Vice Admiral Iceberg."
Xia Er said with a smile that if given the opportunity, he wouldn't mind spending some time with the Iceberg General and observing his personality model. If the other party's personality wasn't entirely the same as his conventional understanding, that would be even better. He doesn't feel much of a sense of reality when interacting with people now.
shit!
You are also as handsome as Captain Kai!
Danitz's smile vanished, and just as he was about to unleash a torrent of flames to show the young man what it meant to be a renowned pirate, the hairs on his body stood on end, and he quickly turned around to look at the source of the danger.
"A great pirate?"
"It's an honor to have heard so much about you."
Klein flexed his wrists, exuding the aura of a apex predator.
He has already decided to live up to his persona, taking down everyone he can, and becoming a dangerous, ruthless bounty hunter.
What's wrong with this guy?
Danitz suddenly felt a little panicked. He felt that what was in front of him was no longer a novice adventurer, but a monster full of hunger, who wished he could devour him alive, soul and flesh.
"Lieutenant Admiral Iceberg's crew?"
Why are you here?
Klein coldly pressed him for an answer. He glanced at the alley entrance but saw nothing. Had they already left?
He frowned but didn't chase after it, instead focusing on the 3000-list in front of him.
"I...I'm on vacation."
Danitz said reluctantly, with a hint of humiliation.
Meanwhile, Xia'er, who was crouching in the corner with her psychology in stealth mode activated, couldn't help but lick her lips as she looked at the writhing hunger on Klein's gloves.