Chapter 333
On the western ocean of the Aldo Kingdom, a merchant ship was slowly sailing to the largest port in the kingdom, Westport.
This merchant ship is a galley with a huge hull, with 20 long wooden pulp sticks extending from each side. It is flying up and down in the sea water in unison under the command of drums.
There were many people on the deck, watching the surrounding sea warily. Judging from their eyes, they were more like soldiers than merchant sailors.
On the high poop at the stern, there were two people holding on to the railing, each holding a glass of beer in their hands, looking at the land appearing on the skyline from a distance.
"The weather is really nice today, Captain Edward."
The young man with black hair and earrings smiled and said to the tall middle-aged man next to him.
"Indeed, it is a good weather for gathering information." The middle-aged man raised his glass to the other party and took a sip of wine. He has a strong build, but a thin face. The beard above his lips stretches out to both sides like a sword. His skin is dark, and his face has an indescribable sense of vicissitudes. But his eyes are full of energy, and they have an interesting look. A sharp gaze that you will never forget once you look at it.
No one knows that Captain Walker Edward, the great pirate who once ruled the northwest sea of Aldo and then disappeared mysteriously, will soon appear again in front of the world. However, he now has an additional identity - a member of the Secret Law Society, a mage organization.
He was ordered by the organization to raid the west coast of the kingdom, but as he had developed a habit of being a pirate for many years, he naturally had to do some research beforehand.
The young man raised his glass in response to the pirate captain, "I have come to the sea of Aldo again. Mr. Captain, it can be regarded as a return to the old place, right? Are you feeling particularly emotional?"
The pirate captain named Edward shrugged. Shoulder, "I disappoint you. My men and I have been wandering around the northwest bay before, and we have only been to the central waters of the kingdom a few times. If you have any feelings, forget it. Besides, although the royal family's navy is not as good as the Cape The Gulf States are not vegetarians, and they are not as easy to deal with as the lords in the northwest. Oh, by the way...Nathan, speaking of the northwest bay, didn't you go there not long ago? Why did you go there? If I reveal it..."
The young man in front of me is named Nathan. Although he is young, he is a very valued member of the organization. He is also very capable. The most shocking thing It was last year that the granary of the Royal Capital of Aldo was burned down under the eyes of Princess Catherine. You must know that the kingdom's army had just recaptured Jingyao and it was the time when the whole city was under martial law.
Nathan thought for a while, tilted his head and said, "There's nothing I can't reveal to you, Maltz Kent, you know that, right?"
Walker Edward smiled: "The Earl of Kent? That is a difficult master to deal with. He is ambitious, cunning and cruel, but this has been the case with all the heads of his family for generations. Why, has he provoked us?"
"Hehe, not only did he not offend us, he also wanted to join the Secret Order. Master Barnett contacted him in the past and planned to make him our peripheral force."
"He is not a good person. . ”
“It’s just because the good guys can be used by us, isn’t that the case with Giles?”
“That’s what you came here for, right? "
Nathan shrugged his shoulders and curled his lips and said, "It's ruined."
Edward was a little surprised. With the power of the Secret Order, there were still things that could not be solved, and didn't the other party also intend to join?
Seeing the pirate captain's expression, Nathan explained to him: "Originally, according to Master Barnett's plan, he was to first sit on the seat of the Duke of the Northwest, and then clean up the disobedient pricks. , to be the second Grand Duke of Greedy Wolf, something went wrong.”
“What went wrong?” “Master Barnett didn’t know what he was doing, Maltz Kent didn’t wait. He took matters into his own hands when he came back, and ended up being the target of public criticism. He was really a fool who didn't know what the world was like, and he didn't even think about his reputation in the Northwest Bay. "
"Then?"
"Then the lords of Northwest Bay and his old grievances united to fight against him. Hum, his own army was useless, and the Duke was beaten to the door of his house before his seat was warm. After that, people were in He was lying in the coffin."
At this point, Nathan grinned and said slowly: "I did it."
Edward asked puzzledly: "Why. ? Is it because he kept silent about the organization? "
"For this reason, what's the use of keeping such trash? But there is another layer: this guy dares to blackmail us into providing him with assistance? , Huh, if an unfamiliar dog dares to bark at its owner, it should be punished."
Edward continued to ask: "Where is Master Barnett?"
Nathan shook his head: "Who knows, this gentleman's whereabouts have always been elusive."
Edward asked a little worriedly: "Is there some accident?"
"Haha. "Nathan sneered, "You may not know much about him. As a member of the Ten-man Group, Lord Barnett's strength is unfathomable. He can deal with a small army by himself, even if it is a large army. He can escape unscathed. The power of the secular lord can't do anything to him. The Maltz Kent mentioned just now is also the second lord in the northwest bay, and he is still under the control of Master Barnett. I don’t want to worry unnecessarily.”
Edward nodded and took a sip of wine.
Nathan raised his head and looked into Edward's eyes, "Speaking of which, how did the Captain join the Secret Order?"
An expression of memory appeared on Edward's face, and he was silent for a few seconds before saying: "Ten years ago, I got an ancient scroll from a merchant ship. By chance, I came into contact with the power of arcana, which only existed in legends before. Something incredible appeared before my eyes, and I have been fascinated by it ever since, or rather...bewitched."
"It was really a blessing from God. After that, my body actually changed. After awakening my potential for spellcasting, I have been desperately collecting things related to magic, even though it is a taboo in the eyes of secular people. However, this circle is so closed that many people regard magic as a myth. . ”
“My hard work paid off in the end. I came into contact with the Secret Society. The door to the magical world was finally opened to me, and behind the Secret Society there was actually... standing the admirable person. Your Highness. After I contributed my strength with sincerity, the organization finally accepted me."
Edward turned and leaned on the railing, looking up at the clear sky, "At that moment...how should I say, for myself. For me, who was an orphan since I was young, it felt like I had returned to my real home in an instant."
Nathan thought thoughtfully: "Yes, when our abilities as mages are awakened, we basically become. You have drawn a clear line with ordinary people. Even if you don't have this awareness at the beginning, day by day, you will gradually experience that you are different, or...intolerable by the world. Mr. Captain, you are very smart. , I knew from the beginning that I was looking for people of my own kind. Only if we are both mages can we understand and tolerate each other.”
He changed the subject: "But there are also some fools among our kind who naively think that they can blend in with mortals, but they don't know the price they will pay in life once their identities are exposed."
Nathan's A coldness flashed in his eyes: "What we have to do is to break their innocence and recognize the cruelty of the world."
(End of this chapter)