Chapter 132： Sea burial (1/2)
In the early morning of the next day, all the pirates gathered on the deck, except for those who could not walk away and could not get out of the hospital.
Everyone looked serious, including Captain Titch and Helmsman Orff.
In the previous fierce battle, the pirates suffered heavy casualties. Forty-seven people died on the spot. Seven of the 29 people who were seriously injured did not survive last night. It is unknown how many of the remaining 22 people will survive. .
Since choosing this path, the pirates have long been mentally prepared for such a result, but they will still feel sad to see the brother who was drinking with himself the day before yesterday leaving the world in this way.
The farmer's son was also red-eyed, but not sad for the dead pirates, but just because of the sorrow of the rabbit and dead fox in his heart, and it was not his turn to lie in the cold corpse.
The sea breeze blew the canvas on the mast, and for a long time no one spoke.
Until Captain Tickey nodded and said in a low voice, ”Go ahead.”
The four pirates carried the body wrapped in white cloth to the side of the ship, and the helmsman Orff read the names of the dead in turn, and then the corresponding bodies were thrown into the sea.
These men who live on the ocean, their ultimate destination will be the endless ocean.
When the last body was dropped off the ship, Orff also closed the list, ”May the goddess of the sea, Tis, accept and guide your souls, my brave friends.”
Having said that, he sprinkled a bag of salt into the sea to complete the final ritual.
When the canvas bags disappeared from the waves, Tiki strode back to the captain's room, and until his figure left, the pirates on the deck couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Their emotions for this captain are very complicated. On the one hand, the former has always been heroic in battle and is an opponent's nightmare, but on the other hand, Ticchi has given them a strong sense of oppression during his usual dealings, standing with him. A long time together, many people will have difficulty breathing, most of the pirates are respectful and awesome to him. Fortunately, he basically does not participate in the affairs of the ship, and stays in the captain's room on weekdays. The helmsman came to communicate with the crew on board.
The latter turned back, ”This battle cost us a lot of reliable companions, and at the same time some positions on the ship were vacated. I deeply regret what happened to Old Mike, but this ship cannot be spared. Long sail, while everyone is here, let us vote together. ”
His words faded, and the pirates below stunned, ”Zhang Heng, Zhang Heng, Zhang Heng!”
”It seems that we have no objections to the candidates in this position.” Orff nodded at Zhang Heng. ”Congratulations, you have become the rigger of this ship, lead us to chase fortune.” Pause He continued, ”Here is the recruitment of the Vanguard, a total of twenty places ...”
Zhang Heng was not surprised by this result. The newly elected elder Mike on the ship had only been in this position for two months. As soon as the battle with Scarborough was started, he was unfortunately hit by a stray bullet. Hit my head.
According to the results of the last ballot, Zhang Heng, who ranked second, was the most popular candidate to take over this position, especially he performed very well in this battle.