Chapter 133 - I Have a Question (2/2)

Still, the one thing that everyone cared about was Kidd’s treasure. Soon, Charleston and Queen Anne’s Revenge drew closer, and so did the 5th and 6th piece of the treasure map. Tomorrow’s operation had most of the pirates in an excited frenzy. Considering that they had only robbed merchant s.h.i.+ps before, this was their very first time leading an entire battles.h.i.+p to a trade port and looting the whole colony. The 90 cannons on the Queen Anne’s Revenge was their trump card in a raid like that.

That evening, Orff gathered everyone together and announced the plan for tomorrow.

“First, we will disguise as Scarborough to enter the trading port. After that, I will send someone to sneak into the town. Regarding this matter, I think Elmer, the one currently in prison, is more than happy to help us. After that, I will bring 30 men with me to head to the governor general’s house. That’s where the wedding will take place. Our target, Bellomonte, will be waiting for us over there. The rest of the 20 people will follow Owen to the prison in town. The others will stay on board and await further instructions.

“We will all attack together at eight tomorrow. First, we deal with the cannons mounted on the city wall. After that, we will aim at the city center. During that time, Owen will lead his people to the prison. He will then release all the prisoners to create chaos. This will distract the guards, and they will try to deal with it. Lastly, the captain will lead the attack on the governor general’s house. Once we capture Bellomonte, we will need to return to the s.h.i.+p immediately. All clear? Any questions?

“I have a question. Two nights ago, I saw Billy returning, and he looked extremely nervous. During that time, I was lying on my bed, so I believe he didn’t notice me. I saw him hiding something under the wooden floor,” reported one of the pirates.

Zhang Heng knew that the drama he had awaited was about to unfold in front of him. At first, they did not pay too much attention to it, thinking Billy simply stole some food and hid them under the wooden floor. Though thievery was strictly prohibited on the s.h.i.+p, many pirates would often raid the kitchen in search of a late-night slack. That was why they laughed it off when it came to him.

Soon, they noticed that Billy was up to no good. So, Owen brought a few pirates with him to unveil the stuff he was hiding. It was a piece of paper with some words written on it.

“Yes. That paper belongs to me. We suspect that the captain and helmsman are trying to use the treasure as an excuse to convince us to help them to achieve their agenda. So…”

Billy seemed to struggle at first, but in the end, he decided to tell them everything.

“Is that why you looked for Elmer when everyone was asleep? You wanted to let him go in exchange for immunity, right,” scoffed Orff.

“What? What the h.e.l.l are you talking about? That paper contains the questions that we want to ask you face to face!”

“This means either one of us is lying here.”

Orff then pa.s.sed the paper to Owen.

“Tell me, am I reading those words wrong?”

“…I, Elmer Anderson, am the captain of the Scarborough. We came across a group of savage pirates on the sea, and they took over our battles.h.i.+p. Luckily, I was helped by someone on the s.h.i.+p. I’m willing to use my family’s influence to provide immunity…”

Everyone was left in shock after hearing what was on the paper. Treason was something that no pirate would forgive. Billy was shaking in fear. At that moment, he realized that he’d been led into a snare. The worst part was that he admitted that the paper belonged to him. Though he tried his best to defend himself, it was too late. After that, Owen placed the paper beside him to let everyone take a look. Most had no idea how to read, and of course, they would rather believe Owen than Billy.

Suddenly, Zhang Heng heard someone mentioning his name. He had to keep calm in moments like this. He had done everything he could in such a situation. It was time for him to put on a good show. If everything went smoothly, this would turn out to be his most fruitful journey ever.