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"But I’m still only at the lower levels."
Weed took a glance at his transformed look and was satisfied with the change.
He had transformed into an absurdly average skeleton lich.
I am lower leveled compared to Lich Shire and he was insufficient when compared to the higher level Lich Bar Khan.
But now, I do have the necromancer ability Death Aura and by practicing the dark arts I have now amplified undead summoning in exchange for their deaths.
One of the disadvantages of the Death Aura is that its range is small. He would need a better way to satisfy this condition.
"I don’t need to wear high heels in order to get some height."
Because he was floating 30 cm from the ground his eyes sparkled, as his point of view has improved.
Liches are strong at night nevertheless he was able to move well during daytime.
"Hmmm."
On the other hand, Drinpelt's fleet was still chasing them while crossing adverse circumstances.
“They are going to catch up to us in 5 minutes”.
Keeping in mind the speed of the opponent's boat, calculating how much time it would take for them to be within magical range.
Weed's sailboat barely escapes the magical shot as flames whizzed by.
It was while passing by them in the sailboat hauling the japtem, Weed heard.
“Here”
“We are here”
“Weed-nim, we have been waiting for you. Please give us a ride. This way!”
Far from the river there were three humanoid figures, shaking and shivering they weren't looking for trouble. But they found it.
The group was walking past the glacier area, somehow trying their best to stay alive.
Hoping that Weed will come this way when leaving the river.
Weed rose to the deck to ardently see the scene from the rear portion of his vessel.
“What? Stop to help you, Drinpelt’s battleship fleet is chasing us, you know?”
“Please Weed-nim give us a ride.”
“Oh-Oh! Wrong! I'm not going to give you a ride.”
“Weed-nim, we have tried to return to the continent, but there was no way...”
Common sense would suggest that while escaping from the river and running from a massive fleet there was no way he would turn back to get the three of them. He had no obligation to save them.
After weed passed them, the three of them ran across the glacier on foot looking for something to reach the boat.
There were no trees around to build a raft. They were also in a predicament since the levels of the mobs are beyond their reach.
They went along downstream of the Unfreezing River, then they rode across a small board dipped in the icy waters in order to cross to the glacier out in the sea.
Of course, in the middle of the sea, glaciers tend to melt and are discarded but if you were to see their miserable plight, even a blind man could have seen them.
"Please give us a ride!"
The triad tried, desperately shouting, to reduce the speed of the sailboat when Weed came close.
Weed was on top of the deck.
"Going to the Mainland?"
"Yes, of course. We've changed, all our bad qualities are gone!"
Maybe if they lived here for a few months to one year on this sad isolated land they won't be so ignorant anymore and will change their ways.
In Royal road a place full of joy and happiness, they were trapped in a remote place for so long as if they were locked up!
Tears were hardly seen as they were pretending to cry with a running nose. As they plead, Heinz, Fractal and Bodomir were like gentle lambs.
Weed calmly replied.
"My ship boarding fees are a bit expensive... How much money do you have on you? "
He may have changed into a lich but his love for money had not grown any less.
Heinz eyeballs rolled, however famous of a villain you may be, if you're certain to suffer then you would have to respond obediently.
"The three of us together have 2,759 gold."
In other words the amount was so small that Weed could just easily walk away.
But in reality he had barely half of that proposed amount.
Weed shook his head at the suggested offer.
"The toll is 7,000 gold ... I'm sorry but I will never budge."
"Yes? But Weed ajeossi can't we take this ride for free we've been waiting for you...
There is no way we can pay your proposed amount. You can't leave us here, there is no way to escape this place!"
“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?”