858 Skin (2/2)
”Viscount Quaid's family has a very precious material for shipbuilding… Mmm, have you heard the rumors about the ship Sea God?”
”I've heard. It's said that this ship had obtained the Sea God's powers and can easily summon tsunamis and whirlpools and call for tempests to assist in battles…” Fang Yuan said everything he knew.
”That's right!” Edward sneered as he shook his head. ”The ship's keel is made from the Sea God's spine… Such material is indeed unparalleled in the world. The ship is practically invincible in the ocean. It was thanks to it that the king of the mermaids, Kingsley, was able to suppress the entire Coral Ocean and resist all outsiders!
”When they were building the ship, although they used the Sea God's body for blood sacrifice, portions of its body were still circulated. Among these, a piece of the Sea God's skin is Viscount Quaid's hands!” Edward slowly shared a secret.
”Of course, although it's the Sea God's skin, it's too difficult to cast. Furthermore, even if you come across excellent shipwrights who are willing to undertake this task, there aren't many great forces that can gather enough of the other legendary materials. So although this piece of the Sea God's skin is priceless, it's still possible that Viscount Quaid would be willing to exchange it!”
”I see!” Fang Yuan took a deep breath and nodded his head. He then looked at Edward. ”Then… great Pirate Prince, why are you helping me so much?”
”Me? I just don't want the ocean to be too lonesome in the future…”
A lonely look appeared on Edward's face, and he swung back onto Wanderer's deck. ”An incomparable great ocean war will break out in the Nightmare Ocean a month later. Any pirate with the ambition to become the Pirate King shouldn't be absent.”
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”Pirate Prince Edward? What an interesting person…”
Looking at Wanderer quickly fading away, Fang Yuan's lips curled up at the corners. Shortly after, his expression turned grave. ”Get everyone to gather on the deck and count our losses! Also, order Slavery to come closer and report the list of survivors!”
”Boss!”
After some time, Wilson passed a loss report to Fang Yuan.
Although they had successfully crossed the Hell of Lightning and reached the Golden Ocean, their losses were significant.
First, the two three-masted ships were lost. And along with the two captains, Pixar and Robert, most of the crew had died without burial. As a self-proclaimed pirate commander, Fang Yuan was immediately at risk of regressing back to before.
Next, in terms of personnel, from the people that he had sent to supervise, Single Ear and Danogu had met with misfortune. But Butcher and Youne, these two simple and honest fellows, had survived. Perhaps fortune favored fools.
As for Slavery, although it was not completely destroyed, it was still heavily damaged. The poor carpenter almost fainted when he saw it.
Most of the crew was still alive, which could be considered a consolation amid all the misfortune.
”Boss, what should we do next?”
Having narrowly escaped from death, Bill made up his mind to cling on to Fang Yuan and would never leave Fiery Lotus again, even if he was given the position of a captain!
”We'll first head to the nearby Hokululu Port to rest for half a month. We need to replenish crew members and find a few shipwrights with ample experience…” Fang Yuan paused before continuing, ”After half a month, we'll once again return to the Nightmare Ocean.”
”What? Return?”
Most of the crew's faces turned green at once.
Experiencing a narrow escape from death once was already enough. Any more would simply be an ordeal to the heart.
”Yes, we must return!” Fang Yuan's expression was cold and firm. ”Anyone questioning my decision?”
All the pirates immediately cowered.
”Great. In that case, it's decided.”
There was no doubt that Fang Yuan had absolute authority on his ship.
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Ettoman, Royal Navy Port.
”Sir Donald, Captain Orlando has come to visit!”
The butler brought Orlando, who was carrying gifts, into the study.
Donald, who was originally hard at work at his deck, raised his head and smiled.
”Haha… Welcome! My captain, do you like your new ship and equipment?”
”I like them a lot!” Orlando then asked courteously, ”Also… I've discussed it with Mr. Donald many times, but I'm still very curious about the Dream and Armament Master. I wonder if you could further introduce his existence to me?”
”Of course… My Lord is benevolent and will shelter anyone willing to convert their faith to Him!” Donald spoke like a religious fanatic.
Orlando sat down and casually asked, ”That'd really be great… Also, what are you currently writing, Sir?”
”A literary work titled 'The Influence of Sea Power'!” Donald laughed. ”Later on, I'll send you a portion of my manuscript, and you can help me take a look. After all, you and I are different types of sailors, and I need the opinions of professionals.”
”It'd be my honor!” Orlando promptly bowed.