“There are other ships coming this way. If you have no money, try to get on the other boats."
"You scoundrels have already given me a hard time! I highly doubt it that anyone aside from me would give you a ride, although I could be wrong."
"You discuss amongst yourselves on the decision that you've made, I'm sure after much thought you will agree with my persuasive logic."
Weed saw that Yellowy was about to say something, but then only kept silent and nodded.
If you get into a mess then you better manage to get out of it yourself, commit to your responsibilities and don't desert them.
Weed cut them off with a single stroke saying.
"It's up to yourselves to get out of this circumstance."
As if losing interest.
"Considering the distance, even 200 gold to board would still be expensive."
"If you can't stomach the price then find another alternative."
The ship didn't have to take in villains who doesn't deserve mercy.
Weed's purpose was for one thing.
He was leaving this place anyway and they were returning to the same destination.
Since these scammers are in a pinch, he might as well overcharge them for the ride and teach them a lesson about their attitude!
“Hey, you guys better give the money soon”
“If we don't go with him, we will stay stuck in this place”
Drinpelt’s fleet who was chasing them came into view.
No time to bargain anymore
At this rate, everything will come to nothing.
Watching the oncoming Drinpelt fleet, both Bodomir and Fractal became more anxious than Weed.
The trio took out all their money, jewels and other valuables and calculated. It only came to 7425 gold.
“Weed-nim, we will pay the 7000 gold”
“In advance”
Between the three of them they barely produced 7000 gold and sprang into the sail boat.
And saw a whole army of living sculptures on deck.
“Where the hell did all these monsters come from?”
“It’s great but very scary.”
All the living sculptures were creepy looking and their appearance would overwhelm anyone.
“You will be stuck here for few months. So behave properly to avoid any trouble.”
“It’s time to work hard.”
They breathed a heavy sigh, knowing there was no way out.
“From now on, you drive this boat .”
“Yes, we will”
The trio are going to do everything he said.
Weed thought that even though his ship sailing skill has improved. Because the ships speed is slow due to overload, he reasoned that their skill might help.
Even though they were called 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh, they were never caught before because of their excellent sailing skills.
Since, the enemy is the Haven Kingdom’s fleet and the United Pirates’ fleet, they would have to increase their speed to escape.
“Adjust the sails to ease into the wind”
“Change the direction of the ship in the direction of the currents to get the most out of it, to speed up the sailing.”
The '3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh' are busy running back and forth fixing the sails and ropes in order to a pick up the speed of the sailboat.
Weed was pleased in the corner of his mind.
-He's squeezing us out for all we are worth.
-We only have 425 gold is left.
In spite of the crazy situation. Weed still managed to swindle the famous 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh.
-Does he think we would forget everything he did to us? For now we will go along with it and when the time is right we will rob all his treasures.
-Kill Kill Kill.
They were whispering to each other while working.
Weed walked onto the deck and while looking at the incoming Haven Kingdoms fleet, he said.
“Oh, you guys?”
“Yes?”
“Food costs money.”
“Eh?”
“Its 3 gold for a sip of water and 5 gold apiece of raw fish until we get back to continent.
This is a high level of unspeakable tyranny, to reap excessive profit!
“By what means do you expect us to pay that!”
Fractal tried to strongly protest but paused and with a mild voice continued.
“That is, we will be sailing this ship until we reach our destination, so can you pay us some money for going as fast as we can.”
Yellowy nodded thinking it was actually a smart proposal and a reasonable compromise. There was no reason to refute this level of compromise.
“1 copper per day”
“Eh?”
“If you don't like it then get off!”
"......."
He was like a mugger with knife.
By using the smallest opportunity and efficiently squeezing everything out of his prey.
They couldn’t talk back because it was a decision made from a position of power.
The scary thing were the living sculptures that he gave life to. They follow him like he is their parent.
The living sculptures that were watching everything that Weed was doing learned that, ‘life is all about money.’
Drinpelt was watching when then 3 Mad Sharks of Becky Ninh appeared and were let onto the ship.
Asshole.
Even Drinpelt had a dirty feelings because of the insults.
It may be hard on the land but trying to escape through the sea is going to be even harder.
The leaders of the Hermes Guild had reminded him every single day to catch Weed as soon as possible.
Through the broadcast they saw Weed for the first time in all of the Versailles Continent, completing the most difficult ‘S’ level quest successfully even with their interference.
Even with reinforcement sent to them they were unable to show any improvement in performance.
They may have suffered on land but it’s an entirely different scenario in the sea.
He admitted his lack of experience in land but in sea he was a king.
“He is just running away for his life after all he did, arrogant jerk”
Drinpelt was not worried about winning against him because of the huge difference between their ship’s combat forces, but he was worried about the reaction of others after he wins.
“Should I finish him off in a single attack? No, that’s too soon for disposing him after all he did.”
Armed with the latest artillery weapon with a very high fire power, 1 medium-sized sailing ship will be easily destroyed without resistance.
“Because it is a naval warfare it would be an easy victory for me without a doubt.”
Seeing as they can win without resistance we need to prioritize recovering honor which is a more pressing matter.
Because it’s a naval warfare that he can win he may be able to get some ratings for the show.
“Their ship’s rear is coming into range”
Petty officer shouted in a loud noise.
The 3 Mad Shark Becky Nin were sailing the ship, but were unable to increase the speed more than the original speed because of the excessive load.
Drinpelt hardened his resolve and gave the command.
"Forward, commence bombarding.”
“A little bit more before they come in range”
“Begin shelling at once but aim at their surroundings.”
The Medium-sized sailing ship would be easily sunk that it would look so lame.
The ability to get rid of the sail while showing off a thoroughly dominant force in the shelling.
He directed the assault operation with his elite forces on the enemy’s boat.
Drinpelt was aiming for a perfect win!
Drinpelt’s order was passed along to the entire fleet.
Haven Kingdom 2nd fleet’s warships came to the front and turned at an angle revealing the side of the ship.
Four doors opened, each with a mounted Cannon and they opened fire sequentially.
Boom... boom.. boom. boom boom boom boom!
More than five ships, putting together the 160 doors opened and the cannons fires were launched.
Shells fired from the artillery cannons flew making a parabolic arc and falling down in places not far from Weed’s ship.
A column of water sprang from river with a deafening roar, which shot up to the heavens with a height of more than 10 meters.
“Reload!”
The artillery units in the ship that just fired were reloaded again.
The captain’s artillery were loaded so fast with speed and accuracy because of the degree of skills and training done of the crew.