"Splash!"
The unlucky guy who was originally hanging on the rope fell into the sea, causing the other pirates on the ship to burst into laughter. They pointed at him as if they were discussing how embarrassing it was to enter the water. They did not notice that two strangers had already sneaked into the cabin.
The Sea-Wolf was a typical traditional double-decker galleon. In order to facilitate hand-to-hand combat, it used a high chord, a high stern, a low deck, and a flat stern. There was a protrusion at the bow of the ship, like the ram used for rowing. An independent ballista was placed there, used to launch a long-range attack on the target in front. From afar, it looked like an overturned lobster with a very large arc.
The characteristic of this kind of ship was that there were enough cabins in the hull for storing goods, arranging accommodation, and living quarters for the crew. At the same time, there were enough masts and sails. The combination of horizontal sails and triangular sails could cope with a variety of wind directions. Compared to those ordinary merchant ships that were as bloated as a bathtub, it had an overwhelming speed advantage.
In addition, due to the amazing height of the stern and the ship's side, when the two ships met, the pirates could launch an attack from above. Especially the stern, which was especially suitable for shooting arrows and crossbows. Often, a few rounds of shots could cause a lot of casualties to the enemy.
In general, the Sea-Wolf used a design that was between a carrack and a Spanish galleon. In terms of the sailing level of this world, it could be considered as the top. The only drawback was that it required a lot of people to operate.
In addition, because the hull was slightly bigger, it had a very deep draft. It was very suitable for shallow water. In addition, the center of gravity was not stable enough. Once it encountered a terrible storm, there was a possibility of capsizing.
As a sailboat mystery, André figured out the internal structure of the ship not long after entering the cabin. He quickly brought Fiona to the place where the ballast was stored at the bottom.
According to his experience, that should be the safest hiding place for the entire ship. Generally speaking, as long as there were not too many things that could not be stored, no one would be bored enough to go inside.
However, just as the two of them passed through the first deck, the duration of the invisibility potion finally ended. A strange fluctuation suddenly appeared in the air, followed by a head, neck, torso, legs, and feet.
"Damn it!
How could something go wrong at such a critical moment! "
André frowned and cursed in a low voice. He dragged Fiona and quickly hid in the warehouse closest to him. He carefully stuck out half of his head and stared at the stairs leading to the lowest floor not far ahead.
A shirtless pirate was yawning in boredom as he sat by the stairs. The pipe in his mouth emitted red sparks and white smoke from time to time, reducing the visibility of the already dim corridor. Perhaps it was because of this that he didn't notice the figure that flashed by just now.
Obviously, this guy was the legendary treasure guard, responsible for ensuring that the spoils of war on the ship would not be stolen by any crew members.
In most pirate groups, they would use the method of election and voting to choose the most trustworthy and powerful person. He did not need to participate in battles or do any physical work. He only needed to guard the stolen treasures every day until the treasures were sold and distributed to everyone. This person was called a treasure guard.
Since he could stand out among hundreds of pirates, naturally he would not be weak. He was at least a Level 3 professional and was very difficult to deal with.
The most important thing was that André did not dare to kill people at the moment. Otherwise, once the pirates found that the treasure guard was missing, they would soon conduct a search of the entire ship. By then, no matter where the treasure guard was hidden, he would be found. The loss outweighed the gain.
Just when he was secretly thinking about how to go to the lowest floor, there was a sudden sound of footsteps in the narrow corridor. After a while, a middle-aged man with short black hair and a full beard came up from the lower floor. He first glanced at the treasure guard with a cold gaze, then lowered his voice and said, "Cruise, when I went down just now, no one approached me, right?"
"Hehe, no one, but there was a rat. Do you want me to help you catch him?"
After saying that, the treasure guard named Cruze opened his sleepy eyes and instantly released a sharp light that was as sharp as a knife.
The man's mouth slightly raised, showing a playful expression, and nodded gently, "Oh, a rat?
Let's get him out then.
It just so happens that I also want to see who has the guts to sneak into the cabin of the Sea Wolf without permission. "
After receiving the order, Cruise calmly took off his pipe and gently exhaled the last white smoke in his mouth. He poured the ashes into the clay jar at the side, slowly pulled out the broadsword hanging at his waist, and slowly walked forward. As he walked, he teased, "Little rat, I advise you to not resist, otherwise … you may get hurt."
Seeing that the other party was getting closer and closer, Fiona immediately began to become nervous. She turned her head and stared into André's eyes, as if to say, "We've been discovered!"
André's face was a little ugly at the moment. He did not expect that he would still fail at the last moment after making so many preparations.
However, he did not have the habit of surrendering to the enemy without a fight. Thus, he quickly took out "Mage Armor Potion", "Bull's Strength Potion", and "Agility Potion" from his waist pouch and drank them all in one gulp. Then, he pushed Fiona to the back of the shelf and walked out with his rapier, bowing slightly to the two people.
"I'm very sorry for boarding this ship without permission, but there's a reason for this. Can you pretend that you didn't see anything and let me hide in the bottom cabin for a while? I'm willing to pay a handsome reward for this, as long as we safely reach Valen City."
Hearing this, Cruise's face instantly revealed an expression of disbelief. He turned around and looked at the middle-aged man, then laughed and spread his hands, "Hahahaha!
What an interesting young man, and at the same time, also bold. You actually have the courage to negotiate in this situation. If it was under normal circumstances, I wouldn't mind making things easier for you.
But unfortunately, Sea Wolf Captain Kent is standing behind us. Even if I agree, he won't allow it. So it's better for you to put down your weapon and surrender obediently. "
"Don't talk nonsense!
Hurry up and catch him!
Don't be careless!
Don't you see that he's holding Neil's weapon? "The middle-aged man called Kent urged in a low voice.