Chapter 1 Fang Senyan's Decision

Fang Senyan was currently one of the least injured, so he took the lead in surveying the ship before dispersing the crew to various locations. He also had Scarface Henry helped into the cabin below. Though only a single candle was lit in the cabin, the dim light was sufficient for illumination. Fang Senyan himself had lit the candle.

For Scarface Henry, who had suffered a severe head injury, the dim light was more comfortable. Without much thought, he lay down on the nearby bunk. However, after lying down, he insisted on moving the remaining four most valuable chests next to him, placing his thick right leg on top. He clearly didn't trust anyone. Finally, with a bang, he slammed the cabin door shut.

The ship sailed silently along the coastline amidst the sound of the waves. In this era, sailing at night was extremely dangerous. The slightest carelessness could lead to the tragedy of hitting coastal reefs, resulting in shipwreck and death. Fang Senyan stood at the bow, silently gazing into the distant darkness. The pirates beside him looked at him with awe and admiration. After the series of events that had just transpired, no one dared to ignore even half a word from Fang Senyan—because those who dared to question him were mostly dead.

Suddenly, Fang Senyan turned his head, his gaze sweeping across the surrounding pirates. His eyes held an indescribable sharpness, and the exposed skin of the pirates he looked at felt a slight tingling, as if the tip of a blade was gently touching their skin.

"I just checked. There's a lifeboat on this ship. I've decided to leave."

Fang Senyan suddenly said. His voice wasn't loud, but it revealed an unquestionable resolve amidst the gravity: "Good luck to you all."

The pirates beside him were immediately stunned, and Charlie's reaction was even more intense, his jaw dropping:

"Why? Master, we're safe now! That damned fortress is already six nautical miles away. In fifteen minutes at most, we can return to the Bell and Goblet. And Captain Armand has always been a man of clear rewards and punishments. What awaits us is cheers, rewards, fine wine, and golden-roasted capons! Why would you have such an outrageous idea?"

Fang Senyan coldly said:

"Charlie, Scarface Henry can't hear you no matter how loudly you shout. The cabin's soundproofing is good, and the wind and waves aren't quiet either. Before we board the Bell and Goblet, what awaits us will indeed be cheers, but what follows will be knives, lead bullets, and shrouds."

He surveyed the entire scene, and seeing the look of disbelief on the faces of all the pirates, with several people opening their mouths to speak, Fang Senyan shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"I know you don't believe my judgment, but it doesn't matter. This isn't the first time this has happened."

Fang Senyan's words carried a strong psychological suggestion. As soon as he said them, the group of pirates immediately thought of the terrifying, almost murderous rain of arrows at the entrance of the fortress. They couldn't help but shiver. Some even couldn't resist touching the wounds on their bodies that were still seeping blood despite being bandaged. The firm belief in their hearts had already revealed a crack. Only Charlie shook his head repeatedly, saying:

"Impossible, impossible! The Captain is definitely not that kind of person."

Fang Senyan revealed a contemptuous smile on his face and said:

"Mr. Charlie, I just want to ask you a question."

Charlie said in surprise:

"What do you want to say, Master?"

Fang Senyan said indifferently:

"What is your ultimate goal in becoming a pirate?"

Charlie was momentarily at a loss. After thinking for a while, he replied:

"Of course, it's to rob more money."

A cold smile appeared on the corner of Fang Senyan's mouth:

"What do you do with so much money? Drinking, gambling? And then what?"

"Then…" Charlie hesitated and said, "It should be to find a woman to marry, right?"

"Good," Fang Senyan flicked his index finger and said:

"You've hit the nail on the head. Ultimately, you still want to find a woman to marry and have children. However, you can be a pirate, and your future wife will accompany you as a pirate, but what about your sons and daughters? Do you also plan to let them be pirates who could be hanged or buried at sea at any time? Do you want your descendants to be like you, getting drunk on rum every day, spending their last penny in gambling dens, or becoming petty thieves who have their hands chopped off at any time, or becoming whores ridden by thousands of men? Tell me, is this the life you want? Tell me loudly! Mr. Charlie!"

Faced with Fang Senyan's questioning, Charlie stood frozen in place, and a look of confusion also appeared in the eyes of the other pirates. Fang Senyan snorted contemptuously:

"Let me tell you the ultimate purpose hidden in your hearts. Every pirate hopes to earn enough money and then retire, buy some land in the countryside, marry a wife, and live a peaceful and wealthy life—a life where you can have red wine and steak on weekends, even you damned fools look forward to. Doesn't Armand yearn for that? Or do you think he's willing to be a damned pirate captain for the rest of his life?"

The group of pirates looked at each other, and a look of panic gradually appeared in their eyes. They had already guessed what Fang Senyan was going to say next.

"Now! It's now! If we send this treasure, which even the devil would be envious of, into the hands of the great Son of the Black Sea, then all the conditions will be ripe. He has enough wealth to pay the Queen that old bitch's demanded ransom. Even with the remaining wealth, he can buy a small castle and the surrounding land! In this case, everyone! Please use even your assholes to

think! Do you think he would rather have others continue to call him the great pirate captain Armand, or the honorable Lord Armand? Why would he still share the wealth with you? In this case, your only value is to enrich the menu of the Caribbean sharks! Look at your pitiful faces, you fools. I really want to trample on them with the soles of my shoes! Don't use such innocent eyes to look at me. I have to waste my saliva and precious time explaining such obvious truths!"

When Fang Senyan spoke the last few sentences, he had already switched to a tone of gnashing his teeth and hating that they couldn't become something! He once again surveyed the faces of the pirates in front of him, who had turned ashen, sighed, and lowered his eyes:

"Is there anyone else who wants to stop me?"

Silence reigned all around, and only the sound of the waves could be heard clearly. Fang Senyan shrugged and said:

"Very well, then I'll go first."

As he spoke, he went to untie the cable holding the lifeboat next to him. Suddenly, a pirate named Watt stood out and said urgently:

"Sir! If you leave, what will we do?"

Fang Senyan said unhappily:

"If I'm not mistaken, Henry should be Armand's internally appointed castle steward—so you can lick Mr. Henry's asshole toes and asshole hemorrhoids like Mr. Charlie, and voluntarily give up the wealth you deserve, then you should have a fifty percent chance of surviving."

Charlie's face turned from green to white by Fang Senyan's words, but he didn't dare to refute. Watt obviously had a certain prestige among the remaining pirates. He glanced at the surrounding pirates and suddenly lowered his voice mysteriously:

"Sir! Why don't we kill this guy Henry? Then this huge sum of wealth will be ours!"

Fang Senyan looked around with a smile that wasn't a smile:

"Do you have the guts to do that?"

Watt slapped his chest fiercely and said:

"Even if Scarface Henry was once called the Viking Lion, he's old now and only has half a life left! Killing this guy doesn't seem like it would be too difficult."

Fang Senyan looked at them askance and said disdainfully:

"Is that so? You have to know, talking behind someone's back is one thing, but facing them in person is another! If I agree to your plan, I may not be able to get too many benefits. On the contrary, I will take more risks because of it—as long as we appear in front of Scarface Henry with knives and muskets, he will definitely know that I told you everything. Then this rude, violent, and powerful Viking will chase after me like a madman! Exerting every ounce of strength that every muscle fiber bursts out with on my body! If you're still soft then, oh yeah, there's nothing more exciting in the world."

Watt's face changed slightly, but he forced a smile and said:

"Boatswain, don't say that. Everyone is a good lad. This situation won't happen."

Fang Senyan coldly said:

"I don't believe it…"

His voice trailed off, but there was no hesitation in his tone, but rather a hint of coldness.

"Unless, each of you can give Carter, who is lying on the stern deck, a stab."

Apart from Fang Senyan's servant Charlie, Carter was the last "pro-Henry" member on the ship. His right lung and testicles suffered severe damage in that terrible rain of arrows, so he could only lie in the sheltered place on the stern deck to eke out his remaining life. If the pirates in front of him stained their hands with his blood, then there would undoubtedly be no way to compromise with Henry anymore. Watt was also a ruthless person. Knowing that this was the only way to keep Fang Senyan, he immediately winked at his two closest companions, gagged Carter, carried him over, and stabbed him without hesitation!

With Watt taking the lead, his two companions naturally followed suit. Then these three guys who had made a pledge of allegiance began to glare at the remaining pirates, obviously meaning that if anyone dared to show even the slightest hesitation, these three determined guys would immediately greet them with their bright knives still stained with blood!