The Caribbean Sea was a "hot land" during the Age of Discovery, and the pursuit of profit, wealth and hegemony has made this rich sea a place where all parties compete.

Colonists, navies, pirates, natives, and even supernatural forces have all come to the last of their rays in this world, and this chaos has lasted for hundreds of years, and it is predictable that it will continue until this barbaric and mysterious era is completely over.

That's how the times should have been.

However, a sudden apocalypse changed all that.

At a time when the gentle land begins to curse humanity, the cradle of the ocean once again opens its arms to the last survivors.

Like the last drama before civilization ends, it may be ugly and hopeless, but it is absolutely wonderful.

Turtle Island is where the curtain kicks off on this ending drama.

And the former Caspirate King, now the legendary pirate Barbossa, who is now rampaging in the Caribbean, is the first important character to appear.

Mason and Constantine stood on the dock after last night's fire, and they looked out at the burning sea with other islanders who had come to see the bustle, along with pirates and survivors.

The Queen Anne's Revenge, which is all black, is heading towards Turtle Island in a posture of "crushing everything".

The ships that had blocked the harbor were scrambling to dodge, and it was as if the whole sea had made way for the gloomy black ship.

It's not a ship alone.

Barbossa apparently had his own fleet, followed by four smaller ships after the Revenge as the flagship.

But they followed the leader with the same skeletal flags, and the cannons and howling pirates that reflected the cold glow of the sun seemed to assert the madmen's dominion over the sea.

The crowd around Mason was filled with drunks cheering loudly and pirates cursing fiercely, probably in half, and it seemed that Barbossa's reputation here was okay.

It can't be said that everyone expects it, but it has not fallen to the point of being spurned by others.

"That ship has a magical haunting, black magic, perhaps a voodoo spell that strengthens it."

Behind Mason, who was looking through binoculars, the pipe-wielding Zack Kang had his hands in his trouser pockets, his prodigal eyes glowing greenish, and he was using the magician's means to inspect the majestic battleship.

But at the same time, he was complaining:

"It's not a ship at all, it's like a coffin floating on the sea, full of the smell of death. At least 300 people died on it, their souls bound to become part of the coffin.

And the most amazing thing is that this sailing coffin is now in a 'out of control' state. ”

"Out of control? Elaborate. ”

Mason put down his binoculars, glanced back at Zakang, and in the latter's surprised gaze, he took out a pack of unopened silk cigarettes from his bag and handed it to him.

This move made the grumbling Konstantin snort.

But he didn't refuse Mason's offer of kindness, after all, the pipe looks cool, but in every way it is not as good as the Sika cigarette, which has become a part of his life.

"Phew, baby, the souls are back."

Zakang opened the cigarette and put one in his mouth, tilted his head for Mason to light it with his burning fingers, and the dark mage let out an exaggerated, pleasant moan as he took a deep breath of the filter to filter out the pure smoke of the tar.

Then, he slowly explained:

"I haven't heard the story of 'Barbossa', but I'm sure the new captain doesn't understand voodoo spells, and he can't control the ship's dark magic to his advantage.

To put it simply, he and his pirates only lived on it, but were not exactly the owners of the ship. ”

"The former captain of the Queen Anne's Revenge, Titch Blackbeard, was a voodoo believer."

Mason picked up Old K's voodoo doll and waved it in front of Zakang's eyes, explaining:

"This thing was made by Tiqi for Old K, and I suspect that Old K's identity in this world is that of the crew of that ship, or even one of the leaders of the ship.

But the doll became ineffective after the death of old K. ”

"No, it won't work when that Titch dies."

Za Kang shook his head and corrected:

"Voodoo spells are low-level in the wizarding world, and those things are 'stitching monsters' based on shamanic teachings and tribal witchcraft and human sacrifice, which have been eliminated.

Although it looks vicious and evil, it actually means more to intimidate.

After the caster dies, most voodoo items he crafts will immediately become invalid, unless another caster 'awakens' them again. ”

"Then I'll ask you a question, John."

Mason touched the voodoo doll and whispered:

"If we go to that ship, will you be able to summon the uncontrolled magic of darkness?"

"I could, but why would I do it?"

He stamped his burned cigarette butt on the ground and stomped on it, staring at Mason and saying:

"You see, Mason, the two of us are incompatible in terms of our attitudes towards life and our habits. You want to help these people, but I don't care if they're dead or alive.

This question is only the first disagreement between the two of us, and I think there will be many similar disagreements in the future. ”

"As long as there is enough gain, all differences can disappear. Besides, isn't a pack of cherished cigarettes enough to mend the rift between us? ”

Mason squinted his eyes and said:

"You can play cards and laugh at the same table with the demons of hell who are bent on killing you, why can't you forget our little unpleasantness?"

"If you don't play with the creatures of hell who have bad intentions for you, you won't be able to make a friend in hell."

Zakang pursed his lips, waved his finger and shook it:

"But you're not a creature of hell, Mason, you're a human being, and you should hold yourself to a higher moral standard than the demons of hell. I'll be honest, you're not happy with Old K forcing you to join the Stars Society.

Me too.

You wanted to kill Old K after you joined the team, and I do the same now.

You put a troublesome curse on me when I didn't want to be involved at all. ”

This guy finally said what was hidden deep behind the appearance of Hang'er Langdang.

This is good.

Opening your heart is the first step to making friends.

In the face of his accusation, Mason blinked and asked:

"And if I had asked you beforehand, would you have been willing to join my squad with a peaceful smile? John. ”

"Of course not! I'll give you a middle finger and walk away, hide in the dark, laugh at your naivety and stupidity, and watch expectantly as you die of that curse. ”

The Dark Mage snorted, picked up the second cigarette, brushed his messy hair, and said:

"But that's the point, there's nothing more to say, you've managed to turn your own trouble into our trouble, and it's not as easy to untie it as you think.

Mason, I can pretend that our little unpleasantness just now didn't happen, it's easy for me.

But let's forget about making friends or something.

I haven't had a friend in my life.

All the people I call 'friends' are people who can be used in my eyes. Of course, Xiaozha doesn't count, that woman is a mystery..."

"I see what you mean, we work together to survive based on common interests, and the identity of the team members is the boundary of each other's relationship."

Mason nodded.

Seeing the huge black shadow like a wall as the Queen Anne's Revenge slowly approached the shore, he adjusted the gray trench coat on his body, opened the first button of his shirt, and hung out the cat school badge hanging around his neck.

He said:

"Let's go, let's go meet Barbossa."

Za Kang had no objection to this, still holding a cigarette in his hands in his pocket, and when the two walked out of the crowd, Mason suddenly whispered:

"I have a friend in London who I know but who doesn't know me yet..."

"And then?"

Zakang asked casually, and Mason shrugged his shoulders and said:

"It's nothing, I'll tell you. I have a friend in London who is a taxi driver, his real name is Chas Chandler. ”

"Bang"

Zakang's hand clenched into a fist for a split second. He chewed his cigarette, spewed sparks from his nostrils, and said to Mason:

"Stay away from Chas! It's between the two of us, don't get him involved! ”

"For a recluse who claims to have no friends, your reaction is beyond imagination."

Mason looked at the mage with anger in his eyes and explained:

"I don't mean to threaten you, I'm just giving you an 'answer,' John, I know more about you than you think. I could have coerced you into joining us in the first place, and I know that would be most useful.

But I didn't.

I helped you keep this secret. ”

"Then I really want to 'thank you'."

Zakang watched Mason walk towards the Queen Anne's Revenge moored at the docks under the gaze of the crowd, and heard the young man who was becoming more and more mysterious in his eyes say:

"After that, we need to go to Hogwarts, where there is an ancient magic called 'Blood Pact', and all members of Team K must complete this magic.

I believe that the connection of blood will allow us to stop having such divisions that are not beneficial to everyone.

As for your grievances, John, I'll find a way to make amends.

Give me some time. ”

"You! Don't come close! The great Captain Barbossa is about to disembark! He's not interested in talking to third-rate pirates, get out of here! ”

As the two of them walked up the docks, the pirates of the Barbossa faction who had jumped down the gangway brandished their knives and guns and shouted at them.

There were also a few tall and strong black buddies wearing only the simplest tribal battle skirts, and holding huge weapons in their hands, walking out with stiff steps, blocking in front of Mason and Zakang.

"Voodoo corpses."

Looking at the few black buddies with pale eyes and stiff movements, Za Kang put his hands in his pockets and said coldly:

"The most famous thing about voodoo is the living dead in the truest sense of the word. These look very advanced, and your bullets may not be able to pierce their voodoo-strengthened skin. ”

"But you can control them, right?"

Mason coughed, raised the voodoo doll in his hand, and said to Zakang:

"Don't be angry, John, I'll make you something that will make you happy, come, show them a hand.

Za Kang snorted and took off the "spell casting tool" from the corner of his mouth.

With the flick of their fingers, the scattered soot turned into sparks and flew away, and the hideous and eerie voodoo corpses dropped their weapons and hugged their heads and let out a terrible scream that would never have been uttered by a living person.

This startled Barbossa's pirates.

Since taking possession of the legendary battleship, this was the first time they had seen such a strong reaction from a voodoo corpse as a "secret weapon".

"Shameful Barbossa snatched Titch's ship and shamelessly took it for himself, like a thief who took it without telling him! The old fur dog thought that no one could punish Tiki if he died.

But he didn't know that Blackbeard still had many friends! ”

Holding up the voodoo doll, Mason whispered to the panicked pirates:

"Ten seconds for you, get out of here! Crumbs! This is between me and Barbossa, are you sure you want to be involved? ”

The superstitious pirates were immediately stunned by the scene.

But before they could think about it, Zakang, who had already seized control of the Voodoo corpse, snapped his fingers lightly.

The roaring voodoo corpses regained their composure, picking up their heavy, menacing weapons from the ground but no longer aiming at Mason, instead turning around and swinging them off guard, knocking the pirates off guard.

A few unlucky ones were even smashed into the sea by the rusty anchors.

This shocking change caused the islanders and pirates watching the bustle on the dock behind to exclaim in unison, and the strong onlookers immediately began to boast to their companions about the identities of the two "wizards".

These most braggart guys are making up all sorts of conjectures.

Soon the gossip that Blackbeard Edward Titch's good friend had come to get justice for the dead guy and reclaim the Queen Anne's Revenge was spreading on the docks.

Everyone knew that something big was going to happen today, so no one would leave at this time.

The fun is right in front of you, don't look at it in vain!

"Enough!"

Just as the voodoo corpses on the ship began to lose control one after another on the deck, they took a stiff step to chase the frightened pirates, and the door to the captain's quarters, which had been confined all along, was kicked open.

An old guy dressed in a gorgeous naval commander uniform with a black pirate tricorne, a funny curly wig and a lot of perfume sprayed on himself tried to make himself a "noble and upper-class person", and angrily pulled out the strange war knife at his waist.

He dragged his wooden legs and looked at the chaotic deck in front of him, and waved his war knife fiercely.

In the next moment, all the cables on the black ship moved like living creatures, and the thick ropes snaked on the deck like poisonous snakes, dragging everyone on board with their legs and lifting them into the air.

In just a few seconds, the chaotic deck was restored to calm by the old man's sword swing.

A couple of pirate commander-like guys came running up and told the pirate Barbossa what had happened on the docks.

The latter's face was difficult to look at the moment he heard the person who came call himself "Blackbeard's close friend". But this cunning fellow will not admit defeat, let alone give his ship away casually.

He pondered for nearly half a minute with a gloomy face, and shouted to the doglegs beside him:

"What are you doing? Put the boat board and welcome your guests on board! You guys, go get the best rum out of the cellar and let the chef cook a tabletop lunch.

That's right.

Let's go and release the musicians in the bilge, change them into good clothes, and let them play!

Also, where is my dearest first mate? ”

"Well, Captain, you put her in the bilge the other day because the first mate stabbed you to kill you, and she's been starving for days, and she's going to die.

Thankfully, you didn't allow your brothers to touch her, or she'd have been done with it. ”

One of the doglegs whispered something that embarrassed Barbossa, who was a little older and had a little less good memory, but the guy quickly kicked the dog's leg and yelled:

"Then why don't you hurry up and release my first mate and let the maid change her clothes..."

Barbossa smiled strangely, and several large gold teeth flashed from under his messy golden beard, and he put the black war knife into its scabbard, flicked his fingers, and said:

"Her father's friend is here, and maybe she can help me entertain these 'guests'. By the way, isn't the damn Jack and his Black Pearl still alive?

What about the other Pirate Kings' fleets?

Where have they been? ”

On the other side, under the awe-inspiring gaze of a horde of frightened pirates, Mason, escorted by several renegade voodoo corpses, strode onto the rickety plank.

Konstantin, who was behind him, looked left and right at the voodoo warship and whispered:

"I know a guy who has a lot of power in New York. He'd want to get his hands on the ship at all costs, it's a mastery of voodoo spells. ”

"Patience, John."

Mason looked at the open captain's room in front of him and whispered:

"There's always going to be a chance."