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The Black Pearl is a merchant ship that transports iron ore between Canada and the British mainland. As the situation became more and more tense, in order to strengthen combat readiness, Britain's demand for iron ore also became more and more intense. This has made a lot of merchant ships like the 'Black Pearl' make a lot of money.

Old Jack, the owner and captain of the ship, appeared on deck with a cigar in his mouth.

"Don't be lazy with me, lads, clean the deck. My ship is a new ship that has only been in the water for three years. Don't be like those old ships that have been in service for ten or twenty years. Old Jack shouted.

"Captain, we are a ship carrying iron ore, how can we get it clean?" One of the sailors complained.

"As long as you're not lazy, you can get it clean!"

"Captain, come and listen to the radio. The radio said that the Reich and the Germans were at war! "A sailor rushed out.

"What? Got to war? Was the British Empire also involved in the war? The sailors began to talk. As the hegemon of the world, Britain also has a high sense of national self-esteem and pride. They are proud to be British.

Old Jack's eyes lit up, war meant that the consumption of steel would increase exponentially, and this meant that he would make more money.

"I don't know if the Royal Navy will recruit people. When you get to the shore, go and inquire. A sailor said.

"Forget it, will the Royal Navy want you like you?"

"How could the Germans be the opponents of the Reich? Their army may be strong, but the navy, the Royal Navy of the British Empire, is the first in the world! ”

While the captain and sailors of the Black Pearl were talking, they had no idea that danger was already approaching them.

The battlecruiser Moltke, having spotted the Black Pearl, began to speed closer to it. A merchant ship loaded with iron ore can sail at a maximum speed of about ten knots. The maximum speed of the Moltke-class battlecruisers reached 27 knots. This means that the merchant ship 'Black Pearl' has no way to escape.

When the battlecruiser Moltke had brought the distance closer to ten kilometers, it was the merchant ship Black Pearl who realized the danger. However, it was too late by this time.

"Oh God! What is that? Is it a battleship of the Royal Navy? One of the sailors exclaimed.

"Hell, where are the Royal Navy warships? There was a flag fluttering on it, but it wasn't the St. George's flag. That's the battleship of the Germans! "Captain Jack Sr. was well-informed and noticed something was wrong.

"The warships of the Germans? The Reich had just started a war with Germany, and the warships of the Germans had arrived here? What about the Royal Navy? Those damn guys, didn't they find out? Some of the sailors, frightened, began to curse the Royal Navy. Although, before they admired the Royal Navy, they even wanted to join the Royal Navy. But when their lives are at stake, it's all different.

"Calm down, calm me down. We are merchant ships, not warships. The Germans probably won't do anything to us! Old Jack said.

"Captain, the Germans asked us to stop the ship. Otherwise they're going to open fire! The lookout said.

"Stop the ship? The boat cannot be stopped. Once the boat stops, you won't be able to run. ”

"What are you kidding? The Germans are warships, we are merchant ships, how can we outrun the warships of the Germans. Stop the ship, if you don't stop the ship, maybe the Germans will really open fire! ”

The sailors quarreled.

On the battlecruiser 'Moltke', Vice Admiral Spee gave a new order.

"The secondary artillery fired, and a warning shot was fired."

"Boom! Rumble! "The shelling of two 150-mm secondary guns of the battlecruiser 'Moltke' began.

Two shells fell next to the merchant ship 'Black Pearl' and exploded less than 200 meters from the hull, splashing a high column of water. This immediately frightened the sailors on board.

"Oh God! Those damn Germans are really going to shoot. They will kill us. I don't want to die here! ”

"Stop the ship, stop the ship immediately!" Old Jack, the captain of the ship, also shouted loudly, he was also terrified.

The battlecruiser Moltke soon approached and stopped more than a hundred meters from the Black Pearl. The secondary guns of one door after another, all pointed at the 'Black Pearl'. At this distance, it was as if the cannon was pressed directly against the belly of the Black Pearl.

Two small boats landed on the Black Pearl, and the wolf-like German marines boarded the Black Pearl. The British sailors, one by one, were silent, and raised both hands high.

"What are you transporting on your ship?" A German officer asked in English.

"Sir, we're transporting iron ore, we're merchants!" Old Jack said quickly.

"Iron ore? Very good. Get into the lifeboat yourselves! Said the German officer.

"Sir, what do you mean by that?" Old Jack was stunned.

"Now, the Empire and Great Britain are at war. Iron ore is an important strategic resource. So, you know what I mean! ”

"Sir, are you going to steal my ship? No, please do well, and let me go. This ship is all my net worth! Without this ship, how can my family survive? Old Jack wept bitterly and begged the German officer for forgiveness.

"No, I'm not trying to rob your ship. Rather, the ship is going to sink into the sea. If you don't agree, then sink with the ship! The German officer said coldly.

Old Jack was immediately frightened by this murderous remark, and remained silent.

Losing the ship would bankrupt him. However, it is better than being buried in the sea.

Under the supervision of the Germans, Old Jack and others were driven to a lifeboat. The German soldiers, on the other hand, opened the sea valve of the Black Pearl.

Waters gushed from the bottom of the ship, making the Black Pearl's draft deeper and deeper. Gradually, the side of the ship sank into the sea. The entire merchant ship was soon completely sunk into the sea.

Old Jack, who was on the lifeboat, watched this scene with tears in his eyes.

At this moment, the battlecruiser Moltke had already left, looking for the next target. The route between the UK and North America is very busy. They were easily able to find more British merchant ships and take them out. Although, these are innocent civilians. But war is meant to be so brutal. In order to win, both sides will stop at nothing!