Chapter 521 Future Number
Like the "rumor," this was the third pirate general's flagship that Klein had boarded. Of course, the same was true for Angel, who was hiding behind the rumor, as if his identity had been deliberately concealed.
Compared to the ordinary "Black Death" and the "Golden Dream" with a cannon on top of a small boat, the "Future" is more like a classical sailing ship from the old times. However, its hull is unusually long, but it is not equipped with a corresponding number of masts and steering sails. The deck is engraved with mysterious symbols, as if the entire ship is a huge talisman.
This reminded Angel of the golden cannon of "Vice Admiral Iceberg". Obviously, this "Future" was also operated by some mysterious ritual magic, and was not an ordinary ship.
Of course, compared to the Queen Anne's Revenge, which could enter the spirit world, this ship was at least still within the realm of comprehension for ordinary people... She withdrew her scrutinizing gaze and looked at Cattleya standing at the bow, nodding slightly.
"Thank you for coming to pick us up, Ms. Star Admiral."
She did not call the other person "hermit" because there were quite a few people present.
In addition to the three Tarot Club members, there were many sailors standing on the deck, and their eyes were focused on Angel, lingering for a long time on her uncovered face and the protruding parts of her body outlined by her slim-fitting clothes. Even if the "Pain" Witch's charm was not deliberately released, it could still make these sailors who drifted on the sea all day stunned.
Klein took a step forward, blocking most of the view, took off his hat, and bowed politely.
"Good evening, ma'am."
He could feel many eyes shifting from Angel to himself. Soon, these sailors recognized the "famous" German, and low exclamations and discussions reached his ears.
"Vice Admiral Disease..." "That night on the 'Golden Dream'..." "Keep a close eye on him..." Words like these almost made Klein lose his disguise as an "adventurer."
I'm afraid that until I get a real wanted warrant and a high reward, this kind of romantic rumor will always follow me... He muttered helplessly.
In front of the two, the "Admiral of the Stars" Cattleya, with her black hair and deep purple eyes, was also sizing up the two Tarot Club members and the new passengers of the "Future".
The "Queen," Angelica Thatch, had a bounty of 23,000 pounds. She was reportedly wanted for killing the bishop of the Church of Storms. Later, due to the destruction of Vice Admiral Disease's ships, the City Breaker and Black Death, her bounty gradually increased. She was very likely a Sequence 5 Beyonder... She recalled the information she had collected, her eyes gradually darkening. The tall, beautiful woman in front of her gradually transformed into a white etheric body, and into a pitch-black darkness that seemed to have no end.
Above the etheric body, a touch of deep red buried deep in her chest, the dark yellow of her left wrist, the deep yellow of her right wrist, the bright yellow of her waist and the fiery red between her fingers lit up one by one, and then spread all over her body, like bright spots of light like stars in the sky.
Five magical items, countless spells, ammunition... The dazzling light made Cattleya look away and look at the "world" Gehrman Sparrow. She was soon dazzled by the various brilliance of the other party and squinted her eyes before she recovered.
Two "Pirate General"-level Beyonders... Without the Future and the other sailors, I wouldn't have a strong enough chance of winning against any of them.
Cattleya quickly assessed the strength of the two, the depth in her eyes faded, and a smile appeared on her face.
"Good evening, Miss Sage, Mr. Sparrow."
She also did not mention the Tarot Club's code name, but referred to them by their public identities.
And even if these identities are true, they are most likely fake... She thought about it, raised her right hand, and gently circled it above her head.
Upon receiving the order, the "Future" quickly set sail, made an arc in the shallow sea near the port of Nas, and headed east.
The light of the lighthouse tracked the ship until it disappeared into the sea fog. The sailors and pirates on the dock breathed a sigh of relief and discussed the destination of the "Future" and the identities of the two people who boarded the deck in a gorgeous way.
The white feathers on the woman's head reminded people of Angelica Thatch, who was called "Shipbreaker" by the pirates on the wanted poster, but no one could be sure because their face was not visible.
But everyone quickly reached a consensus on another man:
The great adventurer German Sparrow is about to start harming the last female pirate general!
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The Future's speed gradually increased, and a damp, cold wind blew on the deck. Angel and Klein followed Cattleya out of the bow and headed towards the interior cabin.
In the cover of night, ships, large and small, gradually approached the flagship, vaguely guarding it in the middle, but keeping a certain distance.
Stepping onto the middle deck, Angel discovered that there were not many sailors here, at least fewer than on the "Golden Dream" where she had been before. Of course, it was possible that the sailors on the Future were well-trained and most of them stayed at their posts, but their unscrupulous eyes looking at the visitors denied this.
As if seeing her confusion, the "Admiral of the Stars" explained:
"This time, only the 'Mirai' will be heading to the east of the Sonia Sea. Most of the sailors here will stay on other ships, leaving only the necessary personnel."
In order to spread the risk and avoid being wiped out due to carelessness, of course, we were originally going to find the mermaid, not to fight a naval battle with other fleets... Angel nodded, understanding why the other ships did not move closer together, and then followed the other side and came to the entrance of the cabin.
Swish, a sturdy man walked out of the cabin. He was wearing overalls, which were rare on the ship. His shirt cuffs were pulled up to his elbows, and the exposed skin was covered with sweat hairs.
Behind the three people, a twisted shadow rose from the deck, and a figure appeared inside. He had a high nose bridge, but his face was full of fatigue, as if he had contracted some serious illness.
This battle scene, which seemed like a battle for the enemy, made Angel feel alert. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Cattleya beside her. The latter smiled slightly and introduced:
"The Future's first officer, Frank Lee," she said, pointing to the overalls, then looked at the man emerging from the shadows behind her, "The second officer, Heath Doyle."
"Toxin Expert" Frank Lee, 7,000 pounds; "Bloodless One" Heath Doyle, 7,600 pounds... Angel quickly found the wanted posters for both of them in his mind. Based on their bounties, he deduced that they were likely Sequence 6 Beyonders. He then smiled and greeted them.
"Good evening, gentlemen."
After Cattleya's brief introduction, she learned that Frank Lee was originally a believer in Mother Earth, but because he focused on advanced "hybridization technology", he caused many dangerous accidents and was almost brought to trial by the church. He eventually left the church and joined the "Star Pirates".
The "Bloodless One" is an unlucky yet lucky "Rose Bishop".
His misfortune was that he, originally an ordinary person, was accidentally spilled with the prepared "Rose Bishop" potion, which infected and infiltrated him. His luck was that he successfully withstood the effects of the potion and was directly promoted to Sequence 6, becoming the only normal person who did not go through the "Listener" stage and did not go crazy because of the whispers of the "True Creator".
"This situation is even less likely than my first attempt to successfully crossbreed bulls and cows with wheat and make them grow directly from the ground!"
Frank interjected.
What? The hybridization you mentioned turns out to be such a fantasy?
Angel was a little stunned. She looked at Cattleya and found that she also had a helpless look on her face. It was obvious that she had gone through the psychological denial and anger towards her first mate's various "experiments" and entered the final stage of "acceptance".
As Bloodless Heath re-entered the shadows, Cattleya continued to lead the two into the cabin and came to the upper deck, where there was the captain's room, a small restaurant exclusively for the captain and senior personnel, and several empty guest rooms.
"Mr. Sparrow, your room is on the left side. Frank will take you there. The small restaurant is open all day and there is always hot food. You can eat there at any time, or have Frank send it to your room."
She pointed to the side of the corridor and then looked at Angel:
"Miss Sachi, your room is across from my captain's room. My boatswain, Nina, lives next door to you. You can contact her if you need anything."
Wait... Angel subconsciously opened his mouth to refuse, but when he saw Klein nod silently, he remained silent.
A moment later, a woman who was half a head taller than Angel, with blonde hair tied into a ponytail and fair skin, and who seemed to have Feysac ancestry, came up to Cattleya at her call.
"captain."
She greeted the "Admiral of the Stars" first, and then looked at Angel.
"Hello, Miss Angelica Sage," she said with a perfunctory smile and a slight nod, "I'll show you to your room."
Only then did Angel remember the boatswain's nickname, "Undersea Killer".
Being able to be the boatswain on the pirate general's flagship, she might not be as harmless as she looks... Angel thought, followed Nina, and walked to the other side of the corridor.
"By the way, your room, um, won't be set up to be seen by any prying eyes."
Behind the two of them, Cattleya seemed to remember something and added.
I always feel that she is thinking of something wrong... Well, not really wrong... Angel was awakened by this instruction, various thoughts flashed through his mind, and he followed the tall boatswain to the single guest room which was not spacious but very tidy.
She suddenly felt a hint of warmth on the palm of her right hand, as if it was touching delicate, warm skin. Seeing Nina took out the key and quietly opened the door, she pretended to steady her wide-brimmed hat, stretched out her right hand, palm facing inward, and focused her eyes on it.
The mark left when using "Anne's Blood" on Oravi Island emerged from her skin. The sword and shield overlapped, and the neat symbol of the scales in the middle flickered slightly, as if someone was looking at her and the surroundings through it.
After a moment, the warm feeling faded and the mark disappeared under the skin again.
Annie?
Angel was a little dazed. She touched the place where the mark appeared with her fingers, but there was no other movement, as if the flash just now was just an illusion.
But she knew that Anne, who had signed a contract with her and reached a "mutual assistance relationship", had indeed connected with her through the mark at that moment.
Could it be that the "Ghost Empire" that frequently appears in the Sonia Sea and attracts the Storm Church, the military and pirates is actually the "Queen Anne's Revenge"?
She couldn't help but look towards the porthole outside the suite, as if there was a huge ghost ship on the dark sea outside the window.
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