Chapter 50: Besieged
The captain of this ship was an experienced veteran, and the sailors say that the captain had spent several years in the fleet of King Daelin of Kurtiras, and when he was retired, King Dalin rewarded him with a warship, which was called the Anna. This ship is very famous, it has sailed in the endless sea for many years, and it has been safe and sound, although the price is nearly double that of ordinary ships, but the guests of this ship are still liquidated.
However, the old captain was usually taciturn and almost never talked to outsiders, and the crew feared him and respected him very much. Usually, the affairs on the ship are basically Diana's decision, and the old captain basically doesn't care. Today's scene of eating with his daughter is the first time Brad has seen it.
Because of the extra old captain, the words of a few people are pitiful. They are all enjoying dinner in silence, and on the endless sea, the most precious thing is not dried meat, nor wine, but vegetables. Although the sailors of Azeroth learned how to make the most primitive canned food, vegetables were still a scarce resource.
Vegetables are only eligible for a distinguished guest like Brad and the ship's leadership, while ordinary crew members can only clear citrus to keep their bodies healthy, and as for the sprouts, sorry, no one in Azeroth has found this crop yet.
During the meal, Braumus and Diana both served food to Brad, much to the surprise of the old captain, but he did not say anything, and left without saying a word.
Diana was accustomed to it, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, my father is like that." As you know, my mother's departure hit him hard, if it weren't for me. I guess he's going to spend time with my mother. ”
Brad nodded disappreciatively and said, "I understand, you have a good father. ”
"Thank you." Diana smiled and poured wine for Brad's empty wine glass.
Then the group began to eat in silence, the space on the ship was limited, and the place to eat was the place of the ball. While others were dining, there were still bands playing on the small stage, and they were all adventurers. Earn wages here, or boat fare.
Because the work of the band is heavier in the evenings, it has now been replaced by a bard telling legendary stories. The three of them listened to the magnetic voices telling stories and legends while eating, and Brad was in high spirits, and he had a special feeling to hear his own stories from other people's mouths. Now from the bard's mouth speaks of the Battle of Lordaeron. Brad became a marshal. And fight with Orgrim. In his story, Brad's exploits and image are infinitely exaggerated, and the tribe, especially Orgrim, who killed the old marshal, is described as very ugly and evil.
Braumux laughed from time to time, but the others listened with relish, as if it were the first time they had heard the story.
"Does Miss Diana also admire the Marshal of the Alliance?" Braumus asked casually, wiping the corners of his mouth with a napkin.
Diana's eyes lit up and she said, "Of course, the marshal is a hero." Perhaps feeling that she was too unreserved, she quickly added, "I mean." The marshal is the idol of all the Leagues, but unfortunately I have been going to sea during the Great War. Otherwise, I would have joined the army and fought on the battlefield with the marshal. ”
Braumukes was silent for a moment and said: "The battlefield is not as simple as you think, and the marshal is not as ...... as the legend"
Diana shook her head resolutely and said, "No, the marshal is one of the three best men I have ever known. Jasper has led me there several times, and each time it has given me a huge shock. ”
Braumukes rolled his eyes, and his heart was another girl who had been poisoned by Brad.
"And who are the other two good men? I'm going to see it too. ”
"The second is my father, and the third ......" Diana glanced at Brad, who was concentrating on drinking, and did not speak, but Braumus understood what she meant. The hand under the table pinched Brad's thigh hard.
Brad casually drank the last drop of wine from the wine glass, then wiped his mouth, coughed lightly and said, "Okay, I'm full, let's take a little rest, and when everyone is finished, let's start the party." ”
After the scene was cleaned up, the party officially began. First there were a few entertainment shows, and then there were gambling games. The goal is to get people to eat less. Brad has no interest in the game at all, whether it is the size of the bet or the playing cards, there will be nothing to hide under the three-dimensional map of Brad.
Just like playing a game on Earth, a single-player game is not found all over the world, but with a plug-in, the whole game becomes boring.
The entire ship was in a joyous atmosphere, unaware that the sailors on board were clutching their weapons tightly and ready to fight.
During the dance, Brad hated the gentleman and asked Diana to dance, but Diana eventually reminded Brad to pay attention to the movement on the ship, but did not say anything. Brad already knew the truth, and knew that Diana was afraid that he would be in a hurry, and he didn't mean to hide it.
Two more days passed in peace, and late at night on the third day, Brad finally spotted a hostile fleet on the map, the notorious Blackwater pirates. Nowadays, the Blood Sail Pirates have not yet appeared, it is the era when the Blackwater Pirates are invincible, and the Blackwater Pirates are the sharks in the sea, not only absorbing the nutrients of the sea to develop and grow. Until the strong rise of the Bloodsail Pirates, there were several major battles between the two sides, and finally the Sea Pirates were driven out of this sea area. The Bloodsail Pirates, on the other hand, have taken root in Tanaris and have become a formidable force.
"Although it is said that the Blackwater pirates are just robbing money, the scale this time is too large, but let's prepare for battle." The two of them quickly changed into their combat gear.
"My foreboding is even stronger." Braumukes said.
Brad also felt his heart pounding, it was indeed not a good sign, it was rare for Blackwater pirates to dispatch so many fleets at once, and this time there was obviously a problem.
Not long after the two of them put on their equipment, the small fleet was already surrounded by a large army of Blackwater pirates, and they didn't even need to send an alarm, and the fleet directly rose into white gas, and no one had the heart to resist in the face of an opponent a hundred times their own.
Brad and Braumus quietly walked towards the deck, and now that the endless sea was lit up by sporadic torches, Brad did not rush out, but stopped in the cabin. None of the sailors passing by now had any intention of caring for the two of them, and they were all nervously facing the judgment of fate.
Whoosh......
The pirate's vast fleet slowly approached, countless hooks hooking the ship's side. After making sure that they had no chance of escaping, several people came out of the pirate ship.
The man in charge was actually a male Night Elf, who was dressed in leather armor but carrying a long-handled weapon behind him, apparently a druid. Behind him there were all races, including the minotaur with the totem, the boar man with the scimitar, the masked goblin with the dagger, and of course, the human being. To Brad's surprise, a significant number of pirates were adventurers.
The druid who took the lead glanced at Brad's warship with cold eyes, and said loudly: "Whoever is the captain of this ship, if there is a kind, stand up and speak." ”
Everyone on the deck focused their eyes on the middle-aged captain, who stopped Diana from speaking, took a step forward, and shouted in a rough voice: "I am the captain of this ship, I declare first of all, we have surrendered, you can remove seventy percent of the cargo on board according to the rules, this is the rule, but I ask you to also abide by the rules to ensure the safety of the people on my ship." ”
The Night Elf leader glanced at the captain in surprise and asked with interest, "I'm surprised that I didn't feel scared from you in the face of such a disadvantage. ”
The captain still said without humility or arrogance: "I have walked in the endless sea for more than ten years, and the reason why I have survived until now is to abide by the rules. Of course, my ship belongs to the ships of Kul Tiras, and I am not afraid of your hands. ”
"Kurtiras......" The Night Elf tilted his head slightly, as the leader of the pirates, he naturally knew that the most powerful sea power in Azeroth was Kurtilas, and the Blackwater pirates were no different from little sheep in front of them. If it weren't for the fact that the Blackwater pirates didn't have a fixed stronghold and had no interests with Kurtiras, the Blackwater pirates really wouldn't dare to be called the overlord of the sea.
A human pirate walked into her ear and said, "Head, he's right, I know him, he used to serve Admiral Dalin. It is better not to wreck this ship, otherwise it will be very troublesome. ”
The Night Elf nodded in understanding, turned to the captain and said, "Your Excellency, do you think that we are so excited today that the public will take a fancy to your cargo?" ”
The captain's face was slightly relieved, and he asked, "Then Your Excellency came to inquire about the news?" If so, just ask, I will know everything. ”
Brad in the cabin had a bad premonition in his heart, he and Braumukes looked at each other, and both understood what the other party meant, this time the trouble was most likely coming at him, of course, there could be other reasons. However, if you can make such a big capital for the goblins, you will have this qualification for your own life.
I only heard the Night Elf say: "I'm not here to find out any news, but your ship's ship happens to have the person I'm looking for, as long as your Excellency calls this person out, I guarantee that your ship will not be hindered in any way, and I will not share a single cargo on your ship." ”
Everyone was surprised to see who had let the deputy commander of the Blackwater Pirates come out in person. The captain also asked with a solemn face, "Who actually made you so excited?" ”
The Night Elf drew his halberd and said slowly, "Brad. Tiris's ......" (to be continued......)
PS: Sorry, there are guests at home tonight, delayed time, late update.