Alert, Byron was about to dodge and fly back.

The figure of the child opposite, who was as short as he was but extremely dexterous, had already been bullied in front of him like lightning.

Although Finger Monkey was very surprised that the target reacted so quickly, launching a sneak attack by surprise was his forte.

Just as Byron instinctively drew his sword, he shook his hand violently and threw out a pack very insidiously... Lime powder.

All in order to accomplish the mission, this is how the Assassins fight.

Shout!

Seizing the opportunity, the [Elbow Swordsmanship] stabbed the step and got close in an instant.

A shiny dagger jumped out of his palm and slashed at Byron's chest!

It's just that this time it wasn't like when Byron used chili noodles to sneak up on the captain, and there was a violent seven-level wind as a boost.

Byron had enough time to react and close his eyes in time.

At this critical juncture, the [Spiritual Radiance] suddenly exploded, turning into a third eye with a wider field of vision than the naked eye.

Finding the direction in the sixth sense, he unleashed a wind-like whirlwind with the [Roof Sword Style].

But it's the same defeat as attacking and attacking!

All swordsmanship philosophies follow four basic principles: judgment, distance, time, and position.

Among the hand, torso, foot, and footwork of the "time" principle, the time of the hand is the fastest, and the time of the footwork is the slowest.

And the so-called "position grabbing" is the range that can quickly launch an attack with just a move of the wrist.

This is the combat concept of [Storm Swordsmanship].

All the frames and sword moves revolve around how to shorten the "time" and grab the "position".

Relying on the absolute attack speed, before the opponent reacts, the lore has been completed!

And the finger monkey's [elbow swordsmanship] is obviously also a leader in grabbing time, only using the front elbow to make moves, and the "time" of the hand is brought to the extreme.

In addition, he is extremely talented, and after his spiritual awakening, he has never met the same kind of person who is faster than him swinging a sword.

But the lethality of the dagger is not the same as that of the half-sword in the hand.

Byron dared to fight to get injured and let the finger monkey slash it, but the finger monkey never dared to eat Byron's sword.

Suddenly short like a spring, he rushed behind Byron.

At the same time, the dagger danced at his fingertips, turning into a shiny silver serpent, and slashing across Byron's chest.

Thorn ——!

Blood.

By the time the lime powder had cleared, the monkey had already scurried to the other side of the alley like a nimble monkey.

He casually wiped the blood stain on his cheek that had been left by the half-sword in his hand.

With a piece of white cloth, the red liquid on the dagger was solemnly wiped dry and stuffed into the pocket.

Turning back to Byron with a throat-slitting gesture, he smiled smugly, and disappeared into another dimly lit alley.

"How are you, Mr. Byron? Is the injury serious? ”

Eight Fingers, who was stunned in place, only then did he react, saw a large pool of red liquid on the ground, and hurriedly rushed to Byron's side to check his injuries.

But Byron casually unbuttoned his blood-red clothes and took out a shriveled wine bag from it.

A narrow cut on it was shocking.

And his own skin, and the other materials he bought today, were all unscathed.

"It's not blood, it's... Wine?! ”

Only then did the concerned Eight Fingers realize that although a large pool of blood-red liquid on the ground looked like blood, it obviously had a pungent smell of liquor.

It wasn't Byron's own blood, it was the bottle of Bacardi rum in a wine bag.

It is also the so-called [Battle Blood] mixed with [Transmutation Blood] and Salman blood to cultivate secondary ghouls.

At this time, Byron's focus was not on the wine bag.

Until he wiped the lime powder off his face, he still had some lingering feelings about the assassination just now.

"It's so fast, I just entered Anchor Bay with my front foot, and I was assassinated with my back foot.

There must be a Prophet, or a transcendent with similar abilities, nearby, who has locked my position close enough.

If it weren't for the timely reminder of the [Logbook], the consequences would be unimaginable.

The assassin who shot this time was only a mortal, and if it was a transcendent next time, I was afraid that I would really be splattered with blood on the spot. ”

If seeing the wanted warrant only gave him a sense of urgency, he made up his mind to start planning the bloody ritual.

After encountering the assassins, he didn't want to wait a day longer, and was ready to do it to Salman tonight!

It's nothing more than trying to find a way to steal another bottle of [Battle Blood].

Now the first mate Miles and dozens of them have to drink it every day, and they can't find it if they don't have a few bottles.

Even if he hastily planned a second-order transcendent, he might take some unnecessary risks, and he would have to fight for it.

"Wait!"

But when he rechecked the records on the [Logbook], he unexpectedly made a new discovery.

"Mission: Through targeted black sorcery, find the target and take his hair or blood.

for ****** to use some extraordinary means to kill the target. ”

Limited by his own spiritual level, he couldn't read the information of the second-order transcendent [Magic Mirror] West.

But it is enough to deduce the cause and effect of the incident.

Just as the characterization and investigation of disappearance cases and homicide cases are completely different, if a person is killed on the street, the law enforcement team will immediately kill him.

But there was no fatal brawl, even if it was a "missing case" without a body, and no one would take a second look.

As for whether a pirate will unknowingly die in a deserted alley or in the bed of a smiling woman one day after that, no one cares.

You can achieve your goals without setting yourself on fire.

It shows that they are by no means dead soldiers raised by the York family, and they can do whatever it takes to complete the task, even sacrificing themselves.

It's more like a killing expert who really knows how to use the rules!

But.

There must be a but.

"The blood taken by that assassin belongs... Salman. ”

Then Byron's gaze involuntarily fixed on the [Logbook] at the end, the second entry [Confidant].

Special effects: Lancaster, not subordinate...

He stood stunned for a while before slowly spitting out two words:

"Excellent!"

"Listen to me, Mr. Captain, thank you.

As your 'confidant', I really have... It's a sense of security. ”

......

The large dry dock business in Iron Anchor Bay is very special.

As long as you have money, you can buy not only the venue, materials, and shipwrights, but also the excellent munitions specially supplied by the Kingdom Navy.

By the time Byron and Eight Fingers returned to join up with their harvest, the scarred Maneater had been dragged into the dock and was pumping water from an artificial pump.

Old Hans and the non-combatants in the small group were all stuffed into the dock by Captain Salman.

Some act as overseers, while others are free labor.

After Byron and the first mate delivered the gold pounds and certificates of deposit, he summoned them together as soon as possible.

"What? Reformulate the repair plan and refit one of the fastest ships in the entire North Sea?! ”

Byron's words immediately excited them.

In particular, the skilled professional shipwright, the old Hans, and the little Hans, who had received his true biography, were even more excited at the thought of the success of lifting the sails.

With eager eyes in his eyes, he unfolded a new design and placed it on the table.

- Brigentine-type mixed sailing vessel (for small vessels up to 200 tons, three-masted version).

In fact, the decision was entirely improvised by Byron.

After getting the new entry [Confidant] and accidentally verifying the effect, he also changed his initial plan.

It was decided to take out the renovation plan in advance and give it to Salman free of charge.

In order to get closer to the role of "henchman" in the eyes of others.

"You should study the blueprints first and get through them as soon as possible.

I went to the inn to find Mr. Captain, and as soon as he nodded, I could start construction immediately. ”

Handing over the blueprints and the key points of the transformation to Old Hans, Byron got up to find [Bloody Eye] Salman in the eyes of the saints of the crew.

There is such a good thing that has the potential to build a powerful pirate group, and it is actually given to the captain for free?

He's not afraid he's an angel reincarnated, right?

The brilliance on his body was almost condensed into a shining halo above his head.

"How can the murderous Salman Hode make such a character treat each other sincerely?

Even a hardcore henchman can't do it to the level of Mr. Byron. ”

Everyone was full of emotion.

Although these sailors adrift at sea will never become such people, it does not prevent them from admiring such people.

Especially when you're a companion, it's so reassuring to give him your back!