542 The reward for loyalty (2/2)
At this moment, he turned to a big bearded pirate whose hair and brows were burnt. That pirate was still coughing blood, and a distinct footprint was engraved on his leather armour at the chest. Indeed, it was that brave pirate who dared to charge forward previously, attempting to use his body to block the fireball for Sheyan.
Sheyan strolled towards his front.
”Your name.”
The remaining pirates instantly casted envious gazes towards that big bearded pirate, understanding his insane actions previously were a correct gamble. That pirate shivered excitedly as he knelt and pressed his forehead to the ground.
”Davies, sir.”
Sheyan pondered about the gaze Davies had displayed while lunging forth to cover him. It was a gaze brimming with zealotry, like Yumi watching Chun Ge*....Sheyan nodded, before he produced that sword from the party storage.
(TL: Chun Ge (春哥) is a singer/actress, while Yumi (玉米) is the nickname for the fans of that singer)
Harrod’s dual-handed greatsword!
Iceshard Cruelty!!
He placed that greatsword over Davies’s shoulder before proclaiming.
”I have seen your sacrifice, that you offered your life for me. Although that is the extent of weakness of your obligation and duty, such loyalty and virtue is commendable. Remember this, and lead the lost sheep out of the darkness and into the right path.”
Davies pressed his forehead to the ground as his voice trembled.
”Captain. I be undeservin’ of your praise, of your favour!!”
Sheyan replied indifferently.
”This I bestow unto you, the divine war strength I deprived of the mighty viking warrior, Harrod. Either conquer it, or be vanquished by it! Hold its shaft! Subdue its spirit! Are you prepared? Do you dare conquer such might?”
While he spoke, Sheyan placed the ‘Iceshard Cruelty’ in Davies’s hands.
Without answering, Davies exerted his strength to grip the shaft of this greatsword! His eyes burned with a zealous passion, as spotlessly white crystal ice condensed onto his entire body; congealing him into an ice sculpture.
Yet in that instance, cracks emerged on that ice sculpture. Meanwhile, Davies’s hair, brows and beard were dyed snow white instantaneously. He howled fanatically into the sky. It was as though snowflakes were pouring down from the sky!
It was clear. The unwavering conviction of the originally weak Davies had acquired the approval of the sword’s horcrux. His strength had abruptly soared to at least a half of Harrod’s redoubtable might! Of course, his resistance to attacks wasn’t enhanced by much. Though that was the case, it was truly a case of an ordinary pirate reaching heaven in a single bound.
Following that, Sheyan bestowed that steel armour to another courageous pirate. Finally, he turned to Taitish.
”You saw that?”
Taitish’s eyes were blank, as she sluggishly responded.
”I’ve seen it.”
Sheyan coldly declared.
”Only loyalty. Loyalty alone can fuel my desire to strengthen you!’
Taitish shivered as she stepped aside. Sighing, she knew that she had saved her measly little life. Drooping her head down, she submitted.
”Yes, master.”
Sheyan issued indifferently.
”Therefore, not to reciprocate is against etiquette. Since the gypsies are plotting against me, they shall face my wrath. You just mentioned Jiejie isn’t around? Since nobody has escaped, and your status isn’t compromised, I shall amass my crew first….before you lead me to your nearest nest, the gypsies’ boat. When that time comes, it will be your turn to prove your loyalty.”
Taitish casted an amazed expression to him.
”You, you…..how did you know we came here by ship.”
Sheyan answered disdainfully.
”The gypsies are nomadic wanderers. They would never stay for long anywhere. In recent times, Port Royal has fallen within the iron fist of control of Norrington. Therefore, establishing a large armed force nearby Port Royal is close to impossible. So what else can you do? The only possibility is large ships that can lay anchor nearby the shores.”
Taitish paused silently, before continuing.
”Although speaking in this manner is inappropriate, I must still speak. Sir, please refrain from such an action.”
Sheyan asked insipidly.
”Oh?”
Taitish replied in a bitter and astringent manner.
”This is what I feel. Although Jiejie isn’t around, and I can act as a rat, but the gypsy campsite will remain arduous to capture....because, anchored right there is Jiejie’s flagship! Furthermore, the presider in place is absolutely not weak....that woman, is hailed as the worthiest candidate to assume position as the next Jiejie! The might of her prowess isn’t something one can rashly challenge!”