Thanks to the rediscovery of the Strait of Magellan, Drake's prestige was instantly raised to a peak, and the sailors' trust in His Excellency the Captain grew.

However, when Drake said that he would set out from the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego and continue to explore this uncharted sea, everyone was surprised, and even the first mate, who had always trusted, quickly sighed in disbelief.

When this order was transmitted to another ship, Patton was taken aback, and without persuading him to give up the search for the Strait of Magellan, he could not wait to board the "Pacific" and asked angrily:

"My captain, do you know what the choice you are about to make means?"

Barton asked word by word with a straight face, his eyes piercing a cannibalistic gaze.

"Of course, my Mr. Barton, I am very awake at this time, and I am fully aware of what decision I am about to make!"

Drake didn't frighten him in the slightest, his eyes widened, stared into his eyes, and said seriously and loudly.

The two looked at each other like this, and the sea breeze blew their rough and dirty long hair, and for a moment, the boat was silent.

"Francis. Drake, I hope this is your last irrational decision, and the last time we all tolerate you! ”

In the end, Barton closed his eyes, fell into the wind, and said lonely.

And staring at this personal assistant for a long time, Drake was unmoved, with a calm expression.

Hearing Patton's somewhat dejected words, he finally smiled happily.

"Good luck! Captain Patton! Drake shouted at Barton as he watched him return to his ship.

"Good luck too, Captain Drake the Darde!" Barton didn't look back, just raised his right hand, waved it casually, and said in a casual tone.

In this way, Drake turned around with a full face and shouted at the first mate and the sailors who were watching:

"What do you see, don't do things yet? Turn the rudder to the south and move forward at a constant speed! ”

"Hey! I thought there was a good show, but who knew that Captain Patton was instigated! ”

"I knew the captain would win, who doesn't know the name of Drake the Daring!"

"Hahahaha, this time I won, I'm sorry guys! God forbid! ”

Hearing this, Drake had a black line in his head, and he never thought that he had become someone else's bet.

Thinking of this, his scolding became heavier and heavier.

"Looks like you're taking it easy, who wants to clean the deck again?"

As soon as these words came out, the crew immediately dissipated, like ice and snow meeting the sun, and disappeared without a trace.

Of the three ships, two of Barton and Drake decided to continue their journey, while the remaining one ship supported by the Hawkins family naturally had no choice but to give in.

As they sailed south, Tierra del Fuego gradually disappeared from their eyes, and the weather became colder and colder.

"My God, so many icebergs, hit one, we all have to finish playing!"

The first mate put on a shabby sheepskin jacket, sighed, and said in surprise, his face became more and more pale.

"Yes! The weather is getting colder, icebergs are appearing more frequently, and the sea conditions are becoming more dangerous! Drake looked at the undulating sea ahead and responded.

"It seems that we really can't find the legendary Southern Continent yet, it's getting more and more dangerous!" The first mate frowned and persuaded.

"Since the conditions don't allow it, then forget it!" Drake felt the westerly wind blow stronger and stronger, and the sails were blowing and rattling, so he turned his head and smiled at the worried first mate.

"Straight through this indescribably wide strait! I'd like to know if it will make it to the West Coast! ”

The first mate, who was still a little happy, made a bitter face again.

"Hahaha!" Drake didn't feel a little sad, but laughed heartily.

Then the three ships changed direction and began to sail westward, and the strength of the westerly wind saved them much of their strength.

However, along the way, there are many disasters and difficulties, hurricanes are like a commonplace, from time to time to pass by the ship, and if you are not careful, the ship may be destroyed and people will die.

Moreover, the huge waves are even more pale, and the waves are dozens of feet high, and when they are slapped down, the ship is not far away.

Drake, who was still playing the drums in his heart, was still a little hesitant to move forward, when a big event happened that made him immediately decide to turn his head back.

Captain Patton is dead.

Captain Patton, along with the 300-ton merchant ship he piloted, and more than 80 sailors on board, were swept to the bottom of the sea along with the huge waves.

Feeling the droplets of water on his mouth, tasting the saltier than the Atlantic Ocean, leaning on the railing, Drake closed his eyes, his clothes were wet, and his heart was bitter.

He couldn't forget that Patton had worked hard to support him and assist him in completing mission after task for so many years.

I remember that before this mission, Barton told him that he wanted to go back to his hometown and buy dozens of acres of land with his wife and son.

Moreover, he also imagined that he would send his son to study, take the official examination in the future, and let future generations become high-class figures.

The bitterness of the sea, I don't know if it's the taste or the heart, Drake can't figure it out!

"Captain—" The first mate looked at the expressionless Drake, and stopped talking.

"It's okay! I'm fine, go back, turn the rudder and go back, this strait will definitely lead to the west coast! Drake wiped his face, took a breath, and said with a calm appearance.

"Okay!" The first mate was stunned for a moment, then nodded dumbly.

As the direction of the ship shifted, all the sailors also smiled, and cheers were endless.

Drake didn't care about the sailors' actions, and his eyes were still on the sea, not saying a word.

After a lot of hardships, more than 200 people on two ships, more than a month passed, and after avoiding one merchant ship with bad intentions, Drake and the others finally returned to Plymouth Harbor.

This time, although they left quietly, when they returned, news that they had found a new route had already spread throughout the port.

At the docks, thousands of people cheerfully welcomed them, England's heroes.

The town hall prepared a medal for Drake, and a grand banquet was held, which was attended by famous noble officials of Devon.

After Drake attended the banquet, he came to the Hawkins family mansion with a smell of alcohol.

"Drake, my cousin, you've really surprised me!" John. Hawkins hugged him warmly and said happily.

"Patton Strait, that new shipping route is called Patton Strait!" Drake stated with a serious face.