Chapter 56

: Each harbouring ulterior motives
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Without a doubt, Ammand’s name shook Chris to the core. Even if he tried to cover up, he could not conceal the envy and greed on his face, raising his head and turning around, he tried to probe further.

We scouted the Bell and Mug before, it is merely comparable to a portion of those 3 huge pirate ships… I heard that after becoming the crew member of a large pirate ship, you would enjoy certain benefits?

Sheyan straightforwardly said.

Yes, you will receive a side mission, its end direction is the 3 legendary pirate ships.

Chris swallowed his saliva and asked.

Then your intention is to bring me aboard the Bell and Mug?

Sheyan nodded his head saying.

Thats right, undercurrents are presently rushing within the entire Turtuga port, even if the guards have such audacity, they wouldn’t dare to request to board the ship; in fear of starting a riot amongst these avaricious pirates. Therefore, boarding the ship can ensure your safety, once the investigations have concluded, you can successfully escape.

Chris suspiciously inquired.

A pirate’s suspicious nature is very strong, furthermore you’d just joined. Why would they allow you to bring a stranger on board?

Sheyan softly replied.

Therefore, you and I must have an intimate relationship…. Conceal your damned perverted gaze! I have no interest towards a guy’s ass. You can be my relative, or even my savior. We must make those scrum pirates believe that you are an important aspect of my life.

Chris heaved a sigh of relief as he satisfiedly said.

I reckon your idea is great, however it is not enough. If you can add those two suggestions together then this would be perfect. Cousin as well as a savior would increase the persuasive powers. Beloved Yan, then it is settled.

As the two chatted, Sheyan supported Chris as they headed towards the nearby the pier, before hiding him at the nearby woods next to the shore. Following that, he struck a signal towards the Bell and Mug within the port to send a small boat to fetch him.
In this era, water surrounding the port would normally be filled with sludge, and huge pirate ships required deep waters to stay afloat. Therefore, they were unable to approach close to the shore, in some cases the sludge was extremely serious and thus the ships distancing from the shore by even a hundred metres was something commonly seen. Therefore, to travel to and from the shore would require a sampan/mini boat to bring people around.
Soon after, Sheyan was standing in front of Ammand inside the Captain’s quarters. Ammand was currently holding and examining a yellowish stained map, his slim and prominent body remained extremely upright as he gazed upon a bayonet on top of a rifle.

What’s the matter?

Ammand’s gaze swung onto Sheyan’s body and then back towards that map.
Sheyan was neither servile nor overbearing as he replied.

Very grateful for your honor’s audience, however, I am unable to live up to such abounding love. I’ve currently met with a tricky problem, in order to not implicate the rest of the crew of the Bell and Mug, I have no choice but to bid my farewells.

Ammand continued facing his back towards Sheyan, however his pupils contracted.

You are already my crew member, therefore, first explain fully what you plan to do and not face it alone!

Sheyan’s eyes flickered with a concealed craftiness and followed up with a heavy voice.

A few hours before the explosion of Turtuga castle, I believe you have heard of it Captain?

Ammand tightened his fist and then loosened it, yet with a soft tone he replied.

This matter is known to everyone.

Sheyan very sincerely continued.

My unfortunate cousin, Chris, was caught up in this ugly mess. Even worse, he is one of the participants in that scheme. When I discovered him on the west hills of this port, a patrol guard was in the midst of ripping his head off, therefore I stepped in and saved his life; killing off the guard in the process. The same as what he did for me two years ago in Southeast Asia, Manila.

Ammand pondered for a moment, and finally replied with a serious tone.

Then, after leaving the Bell and Mug, what are your plans?

Sheyan revealed a perplexed face and shook his head.

Presently I do not know, maybe hiding and laying low for awhile then find a boat and sail out.


Dumb fool!!
Ammand suddenly raised his voice and turned around.
Do you not know how big is the island of Turtuga port? It is not even a third of Dyke county, even a small child can walk from the east to the west in 2 days!


Furthermore, the Fokke family has resided here for centuries, how long can you and your cousin hide? 2 days, 3? Until then even if you deny flatly, this will implicate our heads as well. Do not forget that Scarface Harry brought you away with a witness of over 10 people! Seaman Yan from the East!

Sheyan’s face leaked out a hesitant look, expressing his words with silence. Ammand continued with a tone as cold as metal.

Implicate? Pui! When you do something without thinking, that is called implicating. I warn you again, although you have become a crew member of the Bell and Mug, you must still think before you act! That is the basic starting point! Where is your cousin? Quickly organize someone to receive him onto the ship.


Captain!
Sheyan used a tone of extremely gratitude yet guilt to call out.
Ammand exhaled greatly and loftily waved his hand.

Go now, the Fokke family is currently in a hard pressed state, they do not have the balls to cause a ruckus on our Bell and Mug.

Sheyan nodded, politely bowing before he retreated out. Instead, Ammand’s eyes exhibited a look of excitement from Sheyan’s piece of information; this was definitely a huge cause of celebration! To the declining Turtuga port, this brazant assailant was a wanted fugitive. However to the ambitious pirate captain, Ammand, this assailant would serve to be a valuable reward!
Although this brat caused such a ruckus, his strength should be pretty ordinary. Moreover, he managed to infiltrate into the Fokke residence, and had probably managed to obtain a great deal of information within the Fokke residence. To obtain such observations and evaluations of this affluent yet weakening house, it was definitely rare to come by!
From a deeper perspective, no matter how reputable Ammand was, he could only be hailed as a great pirate captain, he was still miles of being held in the same light as those 3 legendary ship captains. The Fokke family’s decline was there for all to see, yet because of that undead indomitable horse, none of the pirates dared to make a move.
If ever a tremendous event of pillaging Turtuga port happened, it would definitely be a joint coalition of a few groups of pirates. Under normal circumstances, Ammand’s position in the coalition would only be that of a subordinate/ weaker position. Nevertheless right now, he had obtained a bargaining chip in a person who had assaulted the castle and survived. Therefore, his position would very naturally change to that of a leading or more dominant role.
Sheyan had accurately grasped this point, as such, he employed a retreating and grave stance, coupled with his strong code of brotherhood, to move Ammand to act in this manner! This obviously produced a more fruitful result rather than blatantly pleading with him.
While Sheyan was getting ready to board the mini wooden boat to fetch Chris, Scarface Harry hastily brought 3 other pirates equipped with weapons over. They then said that the captain ordered them to escort Sheyan, in case he met with any problems on the way.
On the exterior, Sheyan acted with gratitude, but in his heart, he bitterly laughed at Ammand’s lack of composure. Ammand feared that the boiled duck would fly off (Chinese idiom it means the excessive fear that an already cornered person would escape), and thus acted accordingly.
The anxious Chris waited for what seemed like an eternity, as he fidgeted like an ant on a hot pot. When he finally saw Sheyan alongside 4 other vicious pirates, who exuberated rich killing intent, he felt secured and even shed tears of relief.
Once he safely boarded the Bell and Mug, he gradually started to loosen out. Instantly, he could feel the searing pain from his injuries kicking in, and unable to tolerate, he started groaning. Chris’s physique was quite low, therefore, his regenerative powers weren’t strong. Furthermore, his cut wound on his leg wasn’t light, and while escaping with all his might, he had lost a lot of blood as well.
Xiaer, the ship’s physician who held this appointment concurrently with his navigator position, then examined Chris. Following that, he simply cleaned the wounds with strong alcohol, and bandaged it up before allowing him to rest.
Presently in Ammand’s heart, he had an immense urge to grab onto Chris’s neck; shouting into his face, and getting him to leak out all the information he knew. However, disturbing a sick patient in this era wasn’t a very polite behaviour. Of course, this was primarily because Ammand was already treating Chris as a tool in his hands, thus allowing Chris a period of blissful rest.
Meanwhile, Chris was secretly celebrating his huge aversion of crisis. Suddenly, Sheyan pushed open the cabin door and coldly spoke.

My part of the deal is done, what about yours?