Chapter 186 - Ceasefire (2/2)

“No one had ever threatened me before since I became a pirate!”

“Congratulations! You have one now. You can continue taking your time to think about it, but I cannot guarantee that your ship still floats in about… five minutes.”

“Aren’t you afraid of the consequences of breaking the laws of this island? Attacking any ships that are docked at the harbor is forbidden!”

“You are not a pirate of this island. I don’t see any problem attacking an alien ship.”

Wilton tapped the handle of his dagger faster and faster. It appeared he was deep in thought.

“By the way, if you are thinking of stalling me and asking your second ship to attack us, I suggest you give up on the idea. That’s because I can guarantee that your second ship will be paralyzed as well.”

At first, Wilton did not believe Zhang Heng. However, when he saw that the Quidah had their cannons pointed directly at his second ship. It was then that he realized Zhang Heng wasn’t in a mood for empty threats.

“Are you sure you want to make an enemy out of me?” asked Wilton as he glared at Zhang Heng with an icy stare.

“What about you?”

Zhang Heng looked into Wilton’s eyes without the slightest bit of fear. Eventually, Wilton caved in and decided to do what Zhang Heng asked him to do.

“Release them!”

Wilton’s pirates cut the ropes that tied the sailors of the Gentle Breeze. The two ran to Carina and embraced her the moment they regained their freedom. Another middle-aged sailor staggered towards the lifeless Booker and started to weep uncontrollably as he held his body in his arms. He was Booker’s uncle and was the one that asked him to work for the Gentle Breeze. Never would have expected that this job would cause him to lose his nephew just like that.

Wilton then glared at Zhang Heng, but received no response.

“Inform our brothers on the ship to let the rest of the captured sailors go. Return their goods to them as well! Are you happy now?” growled Wilton with gritted teeth.

This time, Zhang Heng finally responded. He signaled the Jackdaw’s watcher, who quickly updated Billy about their captain’s decision. Half a minute later, the Jackdaw finally stopped firing. Unfortunately, the Skeleton was already severely damaged by then. Though it was still afloat, it had lost all ability to retaliate.

The Jackdaw was more potent than most of the ordinary pirate ships. After all, it was a corvette, and they did not miss a single shot since the Skeleton was parked so close to them. Once Wilton’s knew about the extent of his ship’s damage, he led his men back to Skeleton without uttering a single word to Zhang Heng. All he did was glare at him.

“Are we really going to let them go? I don’t think they will let us off the hook,” said Anne.

“They have a lot more people than us. I’m afraid he will kill us all if we pressure him too much. But you are right. He will begin attacking us once he fixes his ship. We will have to deal with this problem tonight. Inform our men to prepare for the next battle!”