aircannonsinc Chapter 189 Bullshit, Am I not getting a huge loss?
Chapter 189 Bullshit, Am I not getting a huge loss?
Chapter 189 Bullshit, Am I not getting a huge loss?
"咕嘟"
Roy swallowed hard, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart.
He adjusted his glasses and looked at the mysterious woman in front of him, whose face was obscured by shadows.
"Madam, is there anything you'd like to ask?"
He did not choose to refuse or resist directly. Although he could not see the other party's appearance, he could clearly feel from the spirituality emanating from the other party that the uninvited guest in front of him was exceptionally powerful.
This is definitely a demigod! And most likely—? Even more powerful than his elusive teacher!
Seeing that Roy King didn't react excessively, Bernadette asked calmly, "Do you know someone called 'Flame Danitz'?"
"I know." Roy King didn't hesitate for a moment: "Vice Admiral Edwina Edwards, the boatswain, is quite well-known in Bayam's elite circles."
Have you seen him?
listen.-
Roy King thought for a moment and said, "I've met him. I've had a few encounters with him at some unofficial gatherings of extraordinary individuals, and we've also done a few deals together."
Bernadette nodded, then stretched out her hand and conjured a strangely shaped gold coin out of thin air.
"Take a look at this."
Roy King turned his gaze to the gold coin. He could clearly sense a flow of "fate" emanating from it. This was definitely something related to the "monster" pathway.
Just as Roy King was curiously examining the gold coin and rapidly pondering the mysterious woman's true purpose,
Bernadette suddenly asked a fatal question:
"Do you know that adventurer named Monkey Brando who's been following Danitz around lately?"
What? It's him again? A look of surprise flashed in Roy King's eyes.
He had just made up his mind to run away quickly and escape that plague. But in the blink of an eye, that damned Brando...
That's how he got himself into such a huge mess!
He quickly calmed himself down, his mind racing as he tried to figure out how to subtly gloss over this crucial topic. However, Bernadette seemed to read his mind and said in an unquestionable tone, "It seems you know a lot about that Monkey Brando."
Tell me everything you know.
Roy King's expression turned somewhat grim. "Is this considered a threat?"
Bernadette did not speak.
But Roy King could clearly sense that the aura emanating from the other person, which had initially been somewhat restrained, was growing stronger and stronger. The air in the entire room seemed to freeze.
What should I do?
If I don't speak, this demigod in front of me won't let me go.
But if I were to say it—given Brando's bizarre "luck," wouldn't it backfire on me?
Roy King was caught in a dilemma; his Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
"After spending several blocks of Bayam with the energetic Katarina, Lorne finally ended this special 'date'."
He took Katarina to her current residence, a place that, judging from its gilded gate and the doorman in his sharp uniform,
It was right in front of a luxury hotel, where the prices were definitely exorbitant.
"Would you like to come up and have a seat?" At the hotel entrance, Katarina stopped, turned around, and looked at Lorne with an inviting gaze.
Lorne shook his head.
Although he was indeed curious to see what a luxury hotel in this era looked like, he decisively declined when he saw the eager look in Katarina's eyes.
Forget it, curiosity killed the cat.
Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, Katarina suddenly sighed.
"Sigh—" she said in a slightly disappointed tone, "We've been talking for so long, and you haven't asked my name even once."
"Weren't you completely uninterested in my name the previous times?"
Throat... So troublesome.
Upon hearing this, Lorne could only stop and ask in a completely emotionless tone, "So, ma'am, what is your name?"
Katarina looked at him like that, then smiled slyly and shook her head, saying, "I won't tell you."
"After all, you didn't tell me your name, did you?"
Before Lorne could speak, she added, "But now, I don't want to know anymore."
"It's fine to continue calling you 'Mr. Gentleman' like this."
With that, she turned around and walked toward the hotel entrance.
Just as she was about to enter, she turned back to Lorne and said in a sweet, cloying voice that could make any man's bones melt:
"That's a term of endearment, you know."
Lorne glanced at Katarina's retreating figure, then looked down at the Silence Ring in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Wow, she's really good at flirting!"
The next day, Lorne returned to Wiz Antique Shop.
He first went to Xize and bought an extra "Blazing Sun" talisman, just in case.
Actually, he had originally intended to also put "Steel" McVitie's extraordinary characteristics here for Caesar to sell on his behalf. But after careful consideration, he gave up on that idea.
Maiviti had only been dead a short time, so this trait was definitely still highly sought after. Moreover, even if Caesar was willing to sell it, it might not sell quickly. And since he was in a hurry to leave, he might not get the money.
Then, he put on the white mask again and, led by Caesar, went to the study where he had been before, and once again saw the mysterious woman wearing the same white mask.
"Um-"
When Cattleya saw Lorne arrive, she didn't waste any words. She simply took out a long, rectangular wooden box from under the table.
He handed it to Lorne.
Lorne took the box and opened it to find a dagger inside, entirely black except for the strange red patterns engraved on its blade, resembling veins.
He took the dagger in his hand, felt it for a moment, then infused it with his own spiritual energy, and did a simple test to confirm that it matched the description given earlier.
He looked up at Cattleya and said, "Madam, I think we can make a deal."
Upon hearing this, Cattleya nodded.
After completing the transaction, Lorne hesitated for a moment before speaking up, "Madam, when we talked last time, I heard that you have extensive connections at sea. Perhaps—you have a way to get people out of Bayam safely?"
Cattleya nodded and replied in a calm tone, "Yes, that's right, it's definitely possible."
“Madam, then I’ll be frank.” Lorne took a deep breath. “I have a friend who recently offended some people in Bayam and wants to leave as soon as possible. How much would it cost if you could get me and my friend out of Bayam safely?”
Upon hearing this, Cattleya's eyes, hidden behind her mask, flickered slightly. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Who is your friend?"
"He is also an adventurer," Lorne replied. "I'm not at liberty to reveal his specific name."
"Who did he offend?" Cattleya asked again.
"A group of pirates—" Lorne carefully chose his words, ""and they are said to be—a pirate general."
"But—we just need to get to Mian Port," Lorne added.
Pirate General.
Cattleya weighed the pros and cons in her mind.
She had essentially completed the investigation into Russell's diary that the Queen had assigned her. The Queen had also informed her through special channels that she would personally handle the remaining investigations. She no longer needed to concern herself with it.
Moreover, Bayam's reputation has been quite bad lately, and as a "pirate general," she doesn't want to linger here any longer.
It wouldn't be bad to do one last business deal before leaving.
She could sense that Lorne was hiding something in his words, but generally speaking, they were probably true.
As a "Star Admiral," she didn't take ordinary pirate forces seriously at all. Even against pirate generals of the same rank, she was confident that she was second to none.
Moreover, Bayam isn't too far from Damir Port; a simple transit stop wouldn't be out of the question. "I can grant your request," Cattleya said after a moment's thought, stating her price.
"But I want 3000 pounds."
£3000? That's way too expensive! — Lorne thought to himself, but remained outwardly calm.
"Can you guarantee our safety?" Lorne asked cautiously.
"I will take you away from Bayam discreetly and ensure your safety as much as possible," Cattleya said, her voice steady and calm.
"As much as possible—" Lorne noticed the reservation in the wording and frowned almost imperceptibly.
"We can sign an agreement," Cattleya added, seemingly sensing his hesitation.
"However, I must make it clear beforehand that while I am confident that I can get you out safely, my own safety will still be my top priority."
Seeing that Lorne seemed hesitant, she stood up and said, "You can think about it some more. If you decide to leave in the next three days, you can come find me here anytime."
Back at the hotel where they were hiding, Lorne told Danitz about the meeting.
"Bullshit! Three thousand pounds? Why doesn't she just rob someone!" Upon hearing this number, Danitz jumped up from his chair, accidentally aggravating his wound in the process.
Danitz clutched his wound, gritting his teeth as he thought to himself.
Bullshit! 1,500 pounds per person. I was wanted and hunted down, risking my life to earn 1,500 pounds!
If I spend all the money on escaping, wouldn't all my efforts have been for nothing? And I'd only get myself into a lot of trouble!
This isn't just a loss, it's a total financial disaster!
When he gets back on the ship, he'll be laughed to death by "Tinker" and "Bucket".
Unlike Danitz's excitement, Lorne appeared unusually calm. "I sense that woman is very strong." Lorne paused for a moment, then whispered, "About the captain's strength, or perhaps even stronger."
"What? On par with the captain?" Danitz asked, somewhat surprised.
They have considerable influence and strength at sea.
Could she be a pirate too? And a woman—besides the captain and "Disease Vice Admiral" Tracy, it can only be "Star Admiral" Cattleya.
"Damn it! Could she be a Star Admiral?" Danitz gasped.
"Admiral of the Stars—" Lorne fell into deep thought, recalling the information about the Admiral of the Stars.
"She didn't ask about our identities, and I didn't ask hers either. Besides, even if it really is, I've heard that the Star General has a pretty good reputation."
"Tch, his reputation is nowhere near as good as the captain's!" Danitz scoffed, but his tone was no longer as resolute as before.
"At least we don't have any grudge against her, and she's a pirate herself, so it's impossible for her to sell us out to the Storm Church." Lorne turned around and looked seriously at Danitz. "Try contacting the captain again. If all else fails, this is the only option we'll have."
Danitz sighed deeply and slumped back into his chair. "Sigh, I'll give it a try."
The next morning, Lorne went out to gather information again. This time, he headed towards the luxury hotel.
To be honest, while Katarina is suspicious, if she really has connections to help, Lorne might as well reach out to her.
After all, a price of three thousand pounds is simply too high.
However, they had only gone halfway when that familiar figure reappeared in their sight. Katarina was wearing a light blue dress today.
Standing on the street corner, it was as if they had been waiting there for a long time.
"Oh, we meet again." She turned around with a slight smile. "Judging from your expression, you've come to see me, sir?"
Lorne instinctively wanted to deny it: "Just passing by, oh, right?" Katarina tilted her head slightly.
"Really, you didn't come looking for me?"
throat·-·
Lorne sighed and said, "If we run into each other, I might as well go shopping with you."
"Great!" Katarina immediately stepped forward and took Lorne's arm, her movements practiced and efficient.
Feeling the softness on his arm, Lorne's lips twitched slightly.
Seeing Lorne's slightly embarrassed expression, Katarina secretly rejoiced. She believed that her carefully crafted character and storyline had successfully won over the little guy.
Sure enough, no matter how innocent a person is, they can't escape the taste of love.
Young people like this, who are oblivious to the ways of the world, will ultimately be no match for a witch.
"Little Tracy, I'm sorry," she silently apologized to her daughter.
The two walked side by side down the streets of Bayam, chatting intermittently.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Bernadette appeared near the hotel where Lorne and his group were hiding. She stood in the shadows at the street corner, surveying her surroundings.
"Danitz the Flame" is nearby," she murmured to herself, taking the ancient gold coin from her pocket.
The gold coins reflected a faint light in the sunlight, and Bernadette closed her eyes.
A moment later, she opened her eyes and looked thoughtfully in a certain direction.
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