525 Reunion with Ammand (1/2)
The trio exchanged glances without speaking a word. They were now aware – an enemy had crept on board without a sound, and even commenced slaughtering of the pirates without a sound.
Evidently, this was a case of an enemy within one’s own ranks. If they were to create an uproar now, they would most likely suffer an insanely disastrous, well prepared ambush!
As their breathings deepened, Sheyan gently unlocked the sealed thick window bolt of the captain’s cabin, before opening the window and slowly crawling out. His movements were steady, light and every nerve and flesh of his were at its optimal state.
Brother Black and Reef followed suit, as they slowly inched towards the side of the ship before peeping out with their heads.
Two torches were currently alit on the deck. Not a single individual was present, except for the noiseless flickers of the torches.
Occasionally, the sea breeze would sweep past, or the roasting of tiny fleas attracted to light; emitting ‘beep’ creaks. On the surface of this bright and clean deck, were distinct blood trails and blood footprints. One could tell, the watchers of the night had been slain. Moreover, they had failed to signal a warning before perishing.
Suddenly, a despondent scream broke the deathly silence of the ship!
During that same instance, a shocking blaze was ignited at the captain’s cabin, where the trio had just been residing minutes ago. The blaze raged vigorously and splendidly, like a fiery torch that was fuelled with oil.
A mere 2-3 seconds later, an intensified explosion erupted within the captain's cabin. If the trio were still inside, even if they didn’t die, all their skin would’ve been roasted.
Such a silent and unwarned violent explosion immediately caused Sheyan to subconsciously recall the one that demolished the Bell and Mug! Without a doubt, this explosion was definitely related to Chris!
In a blink of an eye, chaos flared up atop this ship. Soon, yells and screams fell and rose in rapid successions. ”Go check if ze captain is alright?!” ”Quick, extinguish the flames!”
”Jimmy’s been slain, tis’ blimeydoodlewanger!!!”
(ED: Best insult ever. TL: Thanks Ed)
”Canbi’s been injured, bastard!” ”Prince and Fenli have lost it, Argghh they’re recklessly killin’ anyone!”
At this moment, the trio formally revealed themselves and begun shouting out commands.
Very quickly, they pacified the crewmates. The bravery and capabilities of the trio had been lodged deep into pirates’ hearts. Seeing now that they were unharmed, this chaotic aspect was similarly soothed.
Soon after, the newly recruited Prince and another named Fenli, was wretchedly dragged to the deck. Their eyes were brimming with venom as they glared at Sheyan.
Sheyan eyed the two men before speaking with deep austerity.
”Confess, and I’ll kill you at once. Otherwise, I shall spare you from death.”
Such a phrase sounded rather contradicting, but on the reverse, an immense threat laid carefully concealed beneath! Behind the words ‘sparing you from death’, were the unspoken words of tormenting one till a fate worst than death!!
In spite of that, Prince started laughing like a maniac that even tears rolled.
”Seaman Yan, it be a decade, a full decade, aye, that we’ve been searching. Ye finally appeared. Do you know, how fearful might we be thinkin’ ye had perished? Fer ye to die just like that, how would we face Harry! How would we face me brothers who perished for no reason that night!”
Sheyan’s pupils shrank. Suddenly, he quickly spun round after sensing an astronomical threat surging in behind. Instantly, he noticed a 3-masted ship noiselessly braving the winds and the billows, as it glided towards here from the nearby darkness while leaping through the lofty undulation of waves.
At the bow of that 3-masted ship, stood a fierce man wearing a pirate hat. Standing completely upright like a gun, his gaze pierced in like an eagle; a gaze infused with greater resentment and malevolence.
A glittering silver radiance exuberated from his body, and under the direction of that man’s sword tip, his entire ship was enveloped with a layer of dull silver glow. The ship was heading straight for collision against the anchored Hill Maiden!!!
”Ammand, you have indeed appeared!!” Sheyan squeezed out the words from the crack of his teeth. ”Luckily, I am not without aces up my sleeves!”
”All hands batten down the hatches! Prepare for collision!!”
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BOOM! A sonorous impact resounded! A massive hole was struck through the hull of the peacefully anchored Hill Maiden. The entire ship was pushed 10 metres horizontally, until its keel scraped half a metre deep against the sandy seabed.