Goblin Heavy Dependence

Chapter 410 Closing Remarks and Loot Distribution
Bourne is actually quite good.

Having honed his skills in the Southern Islands for many years and earned the nickname "Oil Hand," his combat experience is undeniably rich.

In addition, the level 4 rank, combined with the [Azure Blade Warrior] class which is very well-suited for naval combat.

Under normal circumstances, even when facing an attack from three members of the "Silver Claw Osprey" squad, they wouldn't perform so poorly.

Even if they are in good form and perform well, they may still be able to win.

But the situation is different now.

On one hand, after the close-range impact of [Night Mother's Gaze], although he successfully passed the fear check, his mental defenses were inevitably affected.

Witnessing his teammates being brutally slaughtered like vegetables, he felt his heart wavering and was anxious to break free from the entanglement of the people in front of him and return to support his teammates.

But often, the more anxious you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes.

Even after desperately using their trump card, the "Wave Mist Body," they still couldn't break through the encirclement of the three members of the "Silver Claw Osprey" squad, whose combat power had increased after receiving the buff from the halfling Alton's harp music.

Instead, his eagerness resulted in several unnecessary wounds on his body.

Physical strength and energy are consequently weakened.

When Xia Nan dealt with the two remaining combat-capable professionals on the pirate ship and rode the [Fang Hunt] behind them, Bourne didn't even have time to turn around and defend before his head was sliced ​​off with a single sword strike.

At this point, of the eight adventurers in the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" team, seven had died.

The only one left was the wanderer whose arm had been cut off when Xia Nanfang first entered the battlefield. He was left behind for interrogation and was still writhing and howling on the deck, clutching his bleeding arm.

The battle was nearly over.

The other ordinary sailors on the pirate ship didn't even need Xia Nan and the others to do anything.

【Night Mother's Gaze】Under the effect of fear and intimidation, less than one-tenth of the combat strength remains.

They were easily wiped out by the crew of the Black Gull.

Some, driven mad by extreme fear, jumped into the sea, becoming easy targets on the surface, where they were picked off one by one by the half-elf archer, Leda.

The bodies, along with those of the other pirates, sank into the sea and became bait for fishing.

It must be said that the special feat of "Night Mother's Gaze" comes from the "Dream Corridor" dream and is obtained after reaching the maximum level of "Fang Hunt".

In large-scale battles where the average combat strength of the enemy is relatively low, the effect is nothing short of exaggerated.

Often, just one or two charges are enough to break the enemy's morale.

If the ringleader or key figure can be beheaded, the fear effect can be further enhanced.

The final work went very smoothly.

The pirates' single-masted fast ships were not large to begin with, so there was nowhere for them to hide.

In addition, the wanderer whom Xia Nan had deliberately left behind, in order to survive, covered his bloody wounds and shamelessly revealed everything he knew to everyone, making it easy for the crew of the Black Gull to sort out the spoils.

Of course, this wanderer did not survive in the end. After losing his usefulness, with the consent of Shanan and the others, he was killed without hesitation by Captain Gregory and thrown into the sea.

The battle is over.

The returns can be described as very good.

Unlike the adventurer teams Xia Nan had encountered in the Misty Forest, the adventurers on the sea often owned their own ships, which, in a sense, meant they traveled with their own warehouses and residences.

Even if they were extravagant and couldn't save much money, the slightly smarter ones wouldn't keep valuables on the ship.

But after taking stock, the average returns are at least much higher than before.

The gold and silver coins they found on the Flying Fish Barrel alone were worth 300 gold coins.

There were also many second-hand standard weapons, such as bows and arrows, crossbows, and machetes, that could be sold on the market for money, as well as some supplies.

What caught Xia Nan's attention the most were two enchanted pieces of equipment, one from the pirate captain and the other from the young spellcaster.

……

【Azure Blade】

Type: Curved knife
Grade: Excellent (Green)
effect:

1. Durability +15%;

2. Slash damage +5%;

3. When the user is wet, the stamina recovery speed is increased by an additional 20%.

Introduction:

A finely crafted scimitar—perhaps it should be given a bath before use?
Remarks:

"I don't understand. Apart from being slightly more durable and sharper, what's so special about this scimitar?"

—Nog, the Desert Traveler and Rising Star

……

[Type III Practice Staff - 1007 Edition]

Type: Staff

Level: Common (White)
effect:

1. Casting speed +5%;

2. Spell model stability +10%.

Introduction:

A beginner's practice staff suitable for novice spellcasters, optimized for casting speed and spell stability.

Remarks:

"I'm warning you one last time, the Mage's Hand isn't for this!"

—Nop, the Night Watcher and Dormitory Supervisor of the Third Boys' Dormitory at Starsea Enchantment Academy

……

Regarding the former, the enchanted scimitar left behind by the pirate captain Bourne, named "Azure Wave Blade," is of inestimable value.

Its "green and excellent" quality is enough to prove it.

Despite Xia Nan's outfit being covered in blue and purple, and the fact that he once possessed a "pink epic" quality [Fate Coin], it seems that these white and green outfits have no value.

In fact, a high-quality weapon is highly sought after in any market.

Not to mention that the [Azure Blade] itself has no negative characteristics; all of its effects are enhancements to combat capabilities.

The only effect that has a condition for use, requiring the entire body to be soaked to trigger the stamina recovery speed-up effect, is essentially unrestricted in the current environment of the Southern Islands, where the sea is the only thing in sight.

If he didn't already possess the [Ember] and [Azure Pine] as his primary weapons for combat, as a newcomer to the sea, he would have found it almost impossible to refuse such equipment, practically tailor-made for naval warfare. Based on his assessment of the scarcity of suitable enchanted weapons on the market, Xia Nan was certain that when he listed the [Azure Wave Blade] on the association's consignment board, the asking price would be substantial.

If he wants to maximize his profits, he can even find a reliable auction house to consign him for sale after he returns to Fish Bay, and easily get a three-figure price.

As for the [Practice Staff] left behind by the spellcaster Grass Snail, judging from the description on the attribute panel, it doesn't seem to be anything rare; it's just basic equipment for novice mages.

But a spellcaster is, after all, a spellcaster.

Even a second-hand white garment can fetch a considerable price on the market.

Xia Nan estimated that the [Practice Staff] he had on hand was worth as much as five or six pieces of equipment of the same quality and could be sold for a lot of money.

Besides the points mentioned above, this battle yielded another major gain.

Leaning against the railing at the edge of the ship's side, Xia Nan wiped the black and gray straight sword in his hand with gauze, but his gaze subconsciously drifted to the pirate ship on the other side.

The "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" was custom-built by a professional shipyard using the savings of its former captain, Byrne, accumulated over many years.

There is no need for cargo transport, and long-distance voyages are rare; most of the time, they travel between islands.

In addition, Bourne's identity as an adventurer and pirate requires him to have the maneuverability and speed to move freely on the sea.

This made his meticulously customized "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" look from a distance not like a typical seagoing vessel in a harbor, but rather like a dark brown short blade.

With a length of only twenty meters, slender and low lines, and a hull very close to the water, it can maintain a very low visibility profile while keeping speed, hiding in the sea fog at dawn and dusk.

The bow ram was a hard wooden block covered with iron sheet, curving upwards. Its surface was mottled and showed some dents, clearly indicating that it had been through many battles. It could deliver a fatal blow to the vulnerable parts of enemy ships in boarding maneuvers.

Slightly forward of the center of the hull is the spine of the entire "Flying Fish Barrel," a straight and sturdy mast with a large square sail hanging from its top, which provides the small hull with an exaggerated sailing speed when sailing downwind.

As mentioned earlier, venturing into the Southern Islands is virtually impossible without a reliable vessel for transportation.

If Xia Nan wants to develop here in the future, or rather, if he wants his plan to find the key to the [Dream Corridor] to proceed as smoothly as possible.

A suitable seagoing vessel is essential.

Otherwise, he would have no choice but to travel the seas as he does now, as a guard or temporary crew member, using other people's ships.

Xia Nan certainly considered building his own ship.

However, on the one hand, the cost of building ocean-going vessels is too high, and customized services are even more expensive. He also doesn't know how long he will stay in Suoyu Bay, so placing orders haphazardly would be too hasty.

He had finally saved up some money, and he didn't want to waste it like this.

On the other hand, it's also because I lack nautical knowledge and don't have any reliable recruitment channels. If I encounter a storm or other severe situation while sailing alone, I'm afraid I'll have to immediately enter a "survival at sea" state. I'm thinking of learning and accumulating experience locally for a period of time before making a decision.

But unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better on his very first sea voyage after arriving at Suyu Bay.

After sheathing the [Ember] straight sword that he had just wiped clean, Xia Nan carefully examined the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" in front of him.

To be honest, this pirate ship didn't actually match his vision of his future vessel.

The low-slung design that emphasizes speed is certainly good, but overall it still feels a little too big and lacks agility.

If Xia Nan were to go to sea alone, he would not want to bring too many sailors; it would be best to limit the number of people on the entire ship to no more than ten.

Ideally, if he possesses extensive nautical knowledge, a small fishing boat, similar to those in his previous life, could allow three or four people to navigate safely.

I wonder if there are magical devices like engines and propellers in this world.

But in any case, owning a boat like this is already a very good start.

To some extent, this is precisely why Xia Nanfang was significantly more proactive in the battle than usual.

He needs to gain sufficient initiative in the distribution of spoils.

Currently, on the entire pirate ship, including the wanderer whose arm was cut off, seven professionals were killed by Xia Nan alone.

Along with Captain Bourne on the opposite side, he was the one who ultimately took down the enemy.

He single-handedly cuts into the enemy's backline, disrupts their formation, spreads fear among ordinary pirates while precisely decapitating them, and kills off the professionals on the other side who are highly likely to cause damage to his own sailors.

As a result, throughout the entire battle, the Black Gull, which was originally likely to be wiped out, had no one killed or seriously injured.

The most serious injury was a sailor who tripped over a corpse while chasing fleeing pirates and broke his wrist.

Even if he were to be modest, Xia Nan believed that he deserved at least three-quarters of the credit for this battle.

No one raised any objection.

On the one hand, Xia Nan's performance in battle was indeed exaggerated.

The moment the other side's boarding ramp was put on, one of them rushed onto the opposite deck and beheaded all the professional fighters who were the core combat force.

What else is there to say?
Even if you brag about this in a tavern, the adventurers at the table will think you're just drunk and spouting nonsense.

If he takes too little, some people might not be able to sleep tonight, thinking he has ulterior motives.

On the other hand, it is also due to the current environment.

The vast ocean is two days' sailing distance from the nearest island.

In the confined space of the ship's cabin, you wouldn't know where to escape to.

In this situation, a "temporary teammate" whose actual combat strength surpasses everyone else's proposes that the spoils be distributed according to their contributions in the battle...

They were all seasoned veterans who had been at sea for many years, and they had an unspoken understanding with each other, knowing how to handle the situation in order to minimize the danger and conflict.

Before Xia Nan could even speak, Captain Gregory of the Black Gull and Nick, the leader of the "Silver Claw Osprey" squad, told him that they would not participate in the distribution of the pirate ship or the enchanted equipment, and would leave everything to Xia Nan.

While Xia Nan was indeed satisfied with this, he still felt that it was a bit unfair.

After all, the other side also contributed to the battle.

The three members of the "Silver Claw Osprey" squad helped him hold off Bourne, while the Black Gull completed the tedious cleanup work.

After careful discussion, Xia Nan, who made the greatest contribution in the battle, was awarded the [Azure Wave Blade], [Practice Staff], and the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" ship, plus 100 gold coins found during the battle.

The "Silver Claw Osprey" squad divided up the remaining two hundred-plus gold coins.

The remaining secondhand weapons, equipment, and miscellaneous supplies on the pirate ship were handed over to Gregory to sell upon returning to port and then distributed to the sailors as bonuses.

As for the halfling Alton...

According to him, he only played a little tune, which took less effort than climbing the rope ladder, and he didn't want anything in return.

As soon as the battle ended, the short man urged Xia Nan to cast his line and fish, hoping to catch something while the pirate corpses were baiting the area.

In the end, he only took a symbolic gold coin, saying it was as start-up capital for his next casino trip.

"Captain, Captain! Look at this!"

Just as Gregory was discussing how to tow the Flying Fish Barrel back to Barracuda Bay, a sailor hurriedly stepped out of the cabin, carrying a roll of nautical charts.

"These pirates seem to be headed to the same place as us!"

(End of this chapter)