Trafford Buyers Club

Chapter 4046 We are all people of strong character!

In the now quiet meeting hall, the gazes of the legendary pirates involuntarily fell once again on the signed holy covenants in front of them.

Now they finally understood why Zhang Bolu had brought out such a precious "contract"—the matter was of utmost importance and could not be leaked in the slightest.

For no other reason than that the two sides are simply not on the same level!
Are the pirates of the Gorge of Freedom and Wildness capable of daring to challenge the long-established Royal Family of Abrieel on the Scientific Side?

A group of pirates plundered an emperor who was about to ascend the throne. Has the "Pirate King" gone mad?

That is clearly not the case.

Zhang Bolu is a man of great strategy; otherwise, he would not have ended the chaotic fragmentation of the Void Pirates. With both strength and intelligence, he would never have done something that would jeopardize his own future.

"What can we get?"

It's still Armand's voice.

Everyone turned to look at Zhang Bolu.

Then Zhang Bolu waved his hand, and a beam of light instantly fell on the huge conference table, which was covered with a dense array of items.

A simple glance at a few of the items was enough to move the pirate captains in the hall—as legendary pirates, they had seen or heard of most of the world's treasures, so the value of anything that could move them was unimaginable.

"This is your reward after the mission is accomplished." Zhang Bolu looked around. "Of course, how much you will ultimately receive depends on how much effort you put into this operation... The more you work, the more you get, it's fair."

“Not enough.” A glint of light suddenly flashed in Armand’s eyes.

Zhang Bolu seemed unsurprised, casually glancing at another legendary pirate, none other than Captain Barbossa, who was sitting next to Armand.

"Hmm...it's definitely not enough." Captain Barbossa slowly picked up a piece of apple with a toothpick and put it in his mouth. "Zhang Bolu, this time I really risked my life. Although the things are precious, they can't compare to my life. I think we should stop being mysterious and bring out the really important things. This little bit of stuff can fool a country bumpkin like Jack who doesn't know much."

Captain Jack Sparrow rolled his eyes on the spot.

Zhang Bolu chuckled softly, "I promise that everyone here, as long as they have the strength, will have the opportunity to study a Dao Beacon concerning the Fourth Node."

The air seemed to freeze instantly... no, it was as if time itself had been frozen, and even the heartbeat seemed to skip a few beats.

The word "moved" is not enough to describe everyone's feelings at this moment!

“It’s actually the beacon of the fourth node…” [Armand] muttered to himself, a look of doubt flashing across his face. He had never imagined that Zhang Bolu could produce something so precious… no, something so maddening.

Among the many legendary pirates present, not to mention the third node, many were even still stuck at the second node.

This is indeed a reward enough to make someone risk their life—especially since pirates are a group of desperate men!
Captain Jack Sparrow, who had just sat down, swallowed hard—the fourth node beacon, if you add the one he obtained by selling out the Black Pearl…

—Are labor and management about to take off?!

"King of Pirates, where did you get this fourth node beacon from?" Just then, a magnetic female voice suddenly rang out.

This is a rare female among the legendary pirates, and also the dream goddess that countless Void Pirates use to fiercely assault their targets in the dead of night—the Pirate Queen, Sayida Hera!
Fanaticism may be fervent, but reason will soon return; barbarity is only the way of the lower classes.

Zhang Bolu said calmly, "You don't need to investigate how the beacon was obtained. Furthermore, I must state that this fourth node beacon is incomplete. You may have the opportunity to find your way from it, or you may get nothing at all."

"It's incomplete?!"

Everyone frowned.

Currently, among all the pirate alliance members, Zhang Bolu is considered the one with the best chance of reaching the fourth node—which also means that he is the one most persistent about this incomplete beacon in this hall.

But he was still willing to share this incomplete road sign. What does that mean?
This means...

Is this damaged road sign itself one of the rewards for this operation?

“Zhang Bolu, speak,” Captain Jack chuckled. “Which big shot is so wealthy that they would go to such lengths as to use such a treasure to ask us to sabotage the coronation of the new emperor of Abriel?”

Captain Jack Sparrow succinctly revealed the essence of the matter.

Zhang Bolu wasn't surprised that someone could see through it so quickly—since the [Holy Contract] had already been signed, he didn't intend to hide it any longer.

"I will not reveal who it is for the time being," Zhang Bolu said calmly. "However, after the deed is done, in addition to having the opportunity to consult the Dao Beacon, everyone present... everyone I'm talking about will receive a privateering license from the Atlantis Empire."

"It's actually that group of Atlantean gods..." Captain Jack was slightly taken aback.

Soon, everyone realized that there was something fishy going on.

Edward Blackbeard frowned and said, "What are these self-proclaimed gods up to... Are they trying to start a full-scale war on the scientific side?"

"[Scientific Perspective] The situation where the three major empires are entrenched has lasted for far too long... Is anyone dissatisfied?"

The discussion quickly turned noisy... There's no meeting without some murmurs anyway.

Zhang Bolu calmly gave these people space to whisper among themselves, while secretly observing the expression of a certain person—the new captain of the Black Pearl, Captain Luo!
No one has ever revealed Captain Luo's true identity to Zhang Bolu, but that doesn't stop Zhang Bolu from speculating about this mysterious Captain Luo.

Whether it was Captain Luo easily driving away the mysterious man, Caesar, who was capable of fighting the Seventh Asura, or how he managed to conceal the fact that he had taken the Courtyard, or even the powerful Miss Dragon beside Captain Luo...

This Captain Luo, either he's the young master of some powerful figure from the Fourth Node, or he himself is...

It's obvious that he became the new captain of the Black Pearl just to experience life there, right?

Nevertheless, since the other party had already signed the [Holy Covenant], Zhang Bolu wasn't too worried. After all, the [Holy Covenant] was very binding, and no one had been able to violate it so far.

At this moment, perhaps sensing Zhang Bolu's gaze, Captain Luo quickly responded with a polite smile.

Zhang Bolu nodded with a smile, his attitude... very proper.

This scene naturally caught the attention of many pirate leaders... Zhang Bolu had never shown such a friendly face to anyone before.

Who exactly is the new captain of the Black Pearl, and why did he choose to appear at such a critical juncture...? How does this relate to the Alliance headquarters' operation?
What a coincidence!
Could it be that this Captain Luo is actually backed by the Atlantean gods, and is their representative sent to oversee this operation?!
That makes sense. For such an important operation, the Atlantean gods would certainly not send out a single person to oversee it, allowing the pirates to act freely...

The discussion at the scene gradually intensified—it was about the various small groups of the "Legendary Pirates"!
The Nine Pirate Kings have eighteen smaller groups, which is perfectly normal, right?
—When did these two get together?

Captain Jack Sparrow was an outsider in the group, the kind of guy no one played with... At this moment, he suspiciously observed the shady dealings between Captain [Lo] and Zhang Bolu.

……

The clamor gradually subsided.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhang Bolu casually tapped the table. "Since the discussion is almost over, let's begin the vote. Although you have signed the Holy Covenant, I am not a dictator. Therefore, there is a clause at the end of the Holy Covenant that anyone who decides to withdraw will forget all memories of this meeting. That's all."

silence.

Zhang Bolu chuckled, "Since that's the case, then it's settled. I'll inform you of the specific time of the operation later. In the meantime, everyone should hurry up and prepare supplies and manpower. This is going to be an incredibly exciting war!"

Sayida Hera suddenly chuckled, "In that case, our king, I entrust my life and fortune to you this time. Do not betray my trust."

"Hahahaha!!" Zhang Bolu burst into laughter. "You are the Pirate Queen, while I am known as the Pirate King. It's a pity I have no intention of taking a wife, otherwise, how about making you the real Queen!"

"Hate!"

After all, they were pirates, so they naturally spoke without restraint.

"In addition, I have something else to announce," Zhang Bolu said abruptly after laughing, "a new captain will be appointed on my ship."

The appointment of new captains to the Pirate King's crew is a significant event, especially considering the upcoming major operation – after all, captains are comparable to legendary pirates.

Zhang Bolu clapped his hands and said, "Come out!"

Immediately afterward, under the watchful eyes of many, a rabbit with a long sword at its waist and a red cloak slowly walked into the conference hall and then took its place in the ranks of the captains.

"Banikola?!"

[Gold] Shaq instantly recognized the strongest rabbit from the [Laurel] tribe, his face filled with disbelief... even excitement.

This strongest rabbit actually survived from the Purple Moon?

Damn it, Shaq felt that the half-eaten carrot he had secretly kept might come in handy again... He just wondered if Banikoli would end up like Boros...

Emmmmm...

“However, its name is Banico.” Zhang Bolu glanced casually at Shak, who was sitting on the sidelines. “It will replace Kanye as the captain of the seventh team. As for Kanye, he has left my pirate crew for personal reasons. If you have the chance to see him in the future, I hope you will not make things too difficult for me.”

Saw?

Difficult situation?

It's unlikely we'll ever meet; perhaps the former captain of the Seventh Team is already...

Ah Xiruo glanced at [Xiang Feihu], who only gave her a calm look, suggesting that he already knew about this news.

"I've said what I needed to say," Zhang Bolu stood up. "Now it's time for a celebration! I've made all the arrangements. Everyone, enjoy tonight! After this is done, there will be a grand victory banquet waiting for you! Hahahaha!!"

……

……

"died?"

“Hmm.” [Xiang Feihu] nodded. “The search and rescue team later found Kanye’s body near the Black and White Ravine. He had been frozen into an ice sculpture, and his soul had been annihilated.”

"If they were frozen into ice sculptures, wouldn't that be..." Ah Xi Ruo couldn't help but frown.

"I'm afraid Kanye secretly returned and infiltrated the Black and White Abyss, where he happened to encounter the Sea God in his Asura form before us." Xiang Feihu couldn't help but sigh. "He didn't know the limits and angered the Sea God at that time, which is why he ended up like this."

Upon hearing this, the true dragon of Shenzhou shrugged. As for the Asura-transformed Sea God, if he hadn't used the Holy Mark and the Heaven-Slaying Sword Qi, he probably would have had no choice but to run away.

"Don't be sad," Ah Xiruo comforted her gently.

“Piracy is a path of no return.” Li Huamei shook her head. “Losing one’s life because of greed… has always been the fate of pirates.”

"...What's your opinion?" Ah Xi Ruo asked abruptly. "I'm talking about the Alliance Headquarters' operation this time."

“As his crew member, I can only obey the leader’s decisions.” [Xiang Feihu] took a deep breath and muttered to himself, “Even if the fourth node’s beacon is incomplete, it’s enough for all of us to fight for it. If we miss this opportunity, we probably won’t have another chance.”

“【Original】…” Ah Xi Ruo couldn’t help but be a little lost in thought.

"Let's not talk about that anymore." Li Huamei smiled slightly. "Enjoy tonight! The coming days will be very busy... Xi Ruo, please take good care of me!"

"Why are you saying this?" Ah Xiruo asked in surprise.

"You don't know yet, do you?" [Xiang Feihu] chuckled again, "From now on, I'm Captain [Luo's] man!"

"What?!" Ah Xiruo's eyes widened instantly. "That old man Zhang Bolu... really told you?! You... you agreed to him?!"

"I agreed so readily because it was you." [Xiang Feihu] nodded and said with a smile, "Besides, I personally like [Luo]'s personality very much. I think this collaboration will be very pleasant for both of us."

—You'd better just be a person of temperament, not the kind where the two words are separated!
"...Wait a minute?" Ah Xiruo frowned. "Cooperation? What kind of cooperation?"

[Xiang Feihu] said, "For this operation, the boss will send a liaison officer to each of the [Legendary Pirates]'s fleets. Basically, it's a vice-captain level officer. Actually, I volunteered to go to the [Black Pearl]... The boss seemed quite happy about it at the time?"

“…So that’s how it is?” Ah Xi Ruo breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Huamei asked curiously, "Otherwise, what did you think it was?"

"Haha, it's nothing!" Ah Xi Ruo quickly said, "It's good that you came. If it were some other weird-looking guy, I would have to spend time getting used to him, haha..."

—I see. So that's what old Zhang Bolu was planning... The so-called dispatch, I'm afraid they won't be recalled in the future?