Chapter 184 - Give Me A Price (2/2)

Honegg then stopped in his tracks. He, too, noticed that the Gentle Breeze was between the two new pirate ships.

“Did you guys rob her ship?”

“Well, we are pirates. It’s only right that we plunder other ships, right?”

“You better return the ship to her,” scowled Honegg while looking at Carina.

“What if we refuse to return it to her?”

“Then, you guys won’t be able to sell your loot to her.”

“Thank you for your gentle reminder. I think we can figure out a way to solve this problem.”

After that, Honegg did not say a single word. Carina ran up to him immediately and stopped him from leaving.

“Just like that?” whispered a shocked Carina.

“The black-market merchants are part of the black-market alliance, right? This isn’t under my jurisdiction. You should go ask for the help of your alliance. Technically, they didn’t break any rules. They weren’t considered pirates of Nassau when they plundered your ship.”

Honegg lifted Carina’s hand that was tightly grabbing his sleeve.

“I’m sorry. My only responsibility is to make sure that the island is safe. Your problem is not part of that responsibility.”

Seeing Honegg walking away, Carina felt helpless. She then took a look at everyone around her. Most who were present here had sold items to her before. They quickly looked away when they saw that she was trying to look for help, knowing that it was probably a bad idea to mess with men, the likes of Wilton, and his cohorts. Although ignoring her pleas would impede any opportunity for future business, it was better than dying right now.

Carina did not expect Wilton to be the first to talk after she looking at the crowd.

“Is that your ship?”

“I never thought that the second-in-command of the black-market alliance would play such dirty tricks to force me off Nassau. Let me warn you. If anything happens to my men, I will…”

She was interrupted before she could finish her sentence.

“I don’t know what the hell the black-market alliance is. I don’t care about your quarrels with that alliance as well. I’m simply glad I found the owner of the ship. Let’s talk business.”

“Hold on. You plundered my ship, and you dare talk business with me?” replied Carina with a burst of laughter.

“Why not? We have to sell the loot that we acquired anyway. I have a batch of special items with me. I think you might be interested in purchasing them.”

Wilton clapped his hands, and the pirates behind him quickly rowed to the Gentle Breeze. This time, they returned with another four men. Carina instantly recognized that the captives were indeed the crew of the Gentle Breeze. Their hands and feet were bound tightly. Seeing that they were alive and well, Carina was slightly relieved. However, what Wilton told her next almost caused her to flip in anger.

“Ah… my loot is here. What would you offer me for these?”