"And what do you want?" Hook asked hesitantly.

Caterina gestured to her men, "You see, none of my stupid brothers can come in handy. My Captain Hook, I'm the one who wants you......"

"What? Do you want me? Hook's mind was dizzy, and then he said rudely: "Haha! Do you want me to cool you off?! I'm here to help! Haha! Ahh

Before he could finish his sentence, he was punched by a muscular, stout sailor and caused a nosebleed. His brother was laughing evilly, and he was also beaten up by Katerina's men! For a moment, the sound of flesh being beaten, the screams of embarrassment, the laughter, and the cursing of the shouler's deck rose one after another.

Caterina raised her hand with a gloomy face, and the entire deck fell silent. Holding her chin, she lowered her head to Captain Hook's bruise-nosed, bloodied face, and said in a deep voice, "I want your loyalty!" Five years of loyalty for your life and that of your brother! You have served me for five years, and I don't want a share of your property. And they will pay you and your brother a salary! If you don't agree, I'll sail back now and sell you to Victor. See what he's going to do to you! ”

"Also, swear allegiance to me in the name of your dead wife! Otherwise I will not accept your allegiance! Caterina added.

Captain Hook's eyes darkened when he heard Caterina mention his wife, and his muscles began to tense. But he was immediately deflated by a punch from the muscular man next to him.

Caterina waved the muscular man back, and she gently stroked Captain Hook's face, "Don't think I'm blaspheming your wife. As a woman, I envy her for having such a loving and righteous husband as you. I believe in the oath you have made in her name. I really need a brave captain like you to serve me! Much needed ......"

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The port of Puerto Rico on San Juan Island seems to be bustling with ships and trade, and it seems quiet and busy. But in the tavern, by the harbor, some dark eyes or vigilance, or weird strafing, let people feel that there is an undercurrent surging here.

Two British armed Galen ships sailed into the harbor and engaged in some simple trade. After replenishing some fresh water and food, the two ships did not leave immediately, but rested here. To the surprise of the inhabitants here, the sailors on both ships were black, and while black sailors were not uncommon, ships that were almost entirely black sailors were indeed rare. And the owner of the ship is not white, but a yellow race that is somewhat similar to the indigenous people of the Caribbean, and legend has it that they came from a mysterious country in the Far East. These rare things come together to add a bit of tavern talk to the boring port life.

Then two more armed merchant ships entered the port, and as a large number of sailors poured into the port city, the tavern business picked up. But the Spanish governor of the port was not happy, because according to reports from his subordinates, there seemed to be some pirates who had mixed in, including some wanted by the notorious five pirate groups of the Caribbean.

What bothered the Governor even more was that the merchant fleet of the Spanish royal family was about to come to his port to rest, and the result of these two news was so conjured that the Governor, who was over forty years old, was very uncomfortable.

But not all visitors to the port are a headache, and this strange visitor, for example, makes our Governor a good impression. The main thing is a beautiful chest with a three-foot-high clump of red coral, which Akon presented as soon as they met, as a welcome gift to the governor of this important port, hoping to be cared for by the governor in the future. Of course, there are also high-grade pearl necklaces given to the governor's wife and daughter, all of which are a little bit of kindness from the merchants of the East.

Although the opponent is a royal knight from the rival country of England, what does it matter? The Spanish Governors of Overseas were magnanimous, especially looking at the red coral on the table, which made him feel that he should not take the narrow hatred of the country too seriously. Even the evil royal family of England had aristocratic friends from the East.

After some talking, the relationship between the two parties gradually improved. The Governor also began to regard Akon as a friend from afar, and began to confide in him about the things that had troubled him recently. Akon listened very carefully, and from the mouth of the governor, Akon was sure that he and Caterina were not the only pirate group that had targeted the Spanish royal merchant fleet this time.

To Akon's surprise, the red-haired pirate Caterina seemed to be in sight of the Spanish Doge's Palace. The other two pirate groups, 'Carthaginian Sunset' and 'Victor', have also been monitored by the Spanish Doge's Office. It seems that he was quite right to separate himself from Caterina and enter the port of Puerto Rico.

"If the Governor is in need, it is our knight's responsibility to deal with pirates." Akon patted his chest and said, "Of course, such an escort mission would probably damage our ships and delay some business, but none of this is important to our deep friendship......

The Doge was overjoyed when he heard this, and he immediately shook his hand, "Please rest assured that the Knights of Akon have always been very generous to their friends. If you are willing to escort this mission in the name of the Viceroyalty of San Juan, Spain will be responsible for all the losses caused, and we will be able to pay a lot of commissions when the mission is completed. ”

The matter was settled, and the Governor signed a temporary mercenary recruitment order and a letter of recommendation to Akon on the spot. After getting these two scene props, Akon left happily.

At this time, the governor of San Juan Island was a little suspicious, after all, this oriental himself was meeting for the first time, and he only accepted a few expensive gifts from the other party, and signed two important documents to him so hastily, was he a little too trusting of the other party. Thinking of this, the Governor ordered his subordinates to arrange some eyeliner to keep an eye on the strange fleet of Akon, and inquire about any information about them. But he didn't notice that in the shadows of his governor's office, a faint shadow flickered away.

With the Governor's recruitment orders and letters of recommendation, Akon easily became involved with the local Spanish army. While he knew that the Governor did not fully trust himself, it was not a critical issue, because in the chaotic Caribbean, the only friendship was interests. What gave Akon a headache was how he could hijack the Spanish royal fleet without exposing himself.

In less than three days, the Spanish fleet entered the port of Puerto Rico......