Chapter 187

Chapter 187: Preparation

“So you’re just going to this slide?” asked the Skeleton’s crew to Wilton .

“Let it slide? I have been venturing the seas for 20 years now . No one has ever had the guts to talk to me like that! He threatened me and forced me to spit out our plunder, our rightful loot! If I let this matter slide, no one in this city will respect us anymore . No one will fear us when we ply the oceans!” Wilton growled with a murderous stare .

“Will we be breaking the island’s rules if we attack them right here? Aren’t you the one who told us that there are many powerful pirates here? I believe the ship that paralyzed us is Black Prince Sam’s Quidah . I heard that they have a large number of pirates as well, not to mention that they seemed to be fearless .

“Don’t get our priorities wrong, Rhodes . This is not our territory . It was only due to someone asking us to take care of the woman that we came all the way to Nassau . We weren’t even supposed to be here for too long . I don’t care what you’re going to do . I need you to help fix the ship as soon as possible . The day the Skeleton sails again will be the day I kill that bloody guy and everyone he knows! I will cut off their heads and toss them around the city center! May that serve as a fine warning to whoever that messes around with me! After it is done, we will leave the island right away . ”

“Roger that, captain . ”

…… . .

On the other side, Carina looked at Zhang Heng in excitement, never expecting him to make it back to Nassau in time and coming to her rescue . The moment he appeared in front of her, she knew that all her problems were solved . Not only did he save the entire crew of the Gentle Breeze, but he also managed to return her the ship and all its cargo .

It was at that time that Carina realized how much the Jackdaw meant to her . Though she managed to do her job well when Zhang Heng was away, she was in constant fear . However, all that insecurity disappeared the moment he came back . She had faith that the man standing before her could solve every problem she faced .

Ever since she came to Nassau, she felt like she was living amongst a pack of hyenas and was forced and was forced to be vigilant at all times to survive . Only when Zhang Heng was around her could she finally take a breather . Although they had not known each other for a long time, Carina felt she could fully trust Zhang Heng no matter what the situation would be .

She bounced excitedly in front of Zhang Heng, staring at him with sparkling eyes .

“We can talk later if you have something to tell me . Right now, I need you to send some of your men to watch over Wilton . Come update me immediately if you think something’s not right,” Zhang Heng told her .

Meanwhile, Honegg returned to the beach after hearing cannons being fired . Earlier, Wilton promised him that he would never fire them in Nassau . At first, Honegg thought that Wilton must have broken his promise . He instantly stormed back to the beach with his people, also instructing one of them to bring more of his men to the beach .

When he was halfway there, Honegg realized that, in fact, the Skeleton was the victim here .

“Did you fire at the Skeleton?” Honegg demanded when he met Zhang Heng .

“I don’t think we broke any rules, right? All I did was help Ms . Carina get back whatever belonged to her . ”

“You guys attacked a ship docked at Nassau’s without permission! I don’t think I need to tell you how serious this matter is . If I don’t punish you right here, right now, I’m afraid that the ships at our port would no longer be safe!”

“We attacked an unidentified ship docked at our port . They also robbed our black-market merchant, not to mention directly firing at Nassau only 15 minutes ago . Technically speaking, we are helping to defend the island . ”

“Do you really think I can’t tell the two apart?!”

“Well . We really did help the island eliminate a threat . Erm . That was actually my idea . I didn’t like the newcomers, being so arrogant and all the moment they set foot on our lands . That’s why Captain Zhang and I decided to teach them a lesson . We simply want them to learn how to obey the rules . We even saved you from the incident repeating itself if they were to come again,” Black Prince Sam chipped in after tying his small boat to a pole on the beach .

“I’m just curious . Is there anything that you are not involved in on this island? Should I propose that you take over my position during our next meeting? You can help with the defense and maintaining the order of this island . I might as well go back to sea and become a captain again . Speaking of which, I have haven’t set sail for almost seven years now . You know, I’m actually starting to miss the life out there . Although the food on a ship ain’t that good, at least I don’t have to deal with shit like this every single day!”

“I don’t think anyone on this island can replace you . People here respect you, Mr . Honegg . Your reputation alone is enough to make everyone on this island bow down to your wishes . ”

“I highly doubt that . ”

Honegg harrumphed and glared at Zhang Heng again . For the sake of Black Prince Sam, Honegg did not pursue the matter any further . Before he left, he gave Zhang Heng a warning .

“I don’t care about whatever quarrel you have with the black-market alliance . I hope that both parties can practice some self-control . Resolve the matter while abiding by every law of the island . I do not wish to see this ever happening again!”

Zhang Heng nodded and watched Honegg walking away . Before Black Prince Sam could say anything, Zhang Heng interrupted him .

“Leave this matter to me . Your Quidah has helped enough . I’m afraid that your relationship with the black-market alliance might be affected if you continue associating with me . ”

“I merely trade with them . I do not work for Malcolm . But, it seems like you have a plan in mind anyway . If that is so, I will not disturb you anymore . You can look for me any time you need my help . My men will tell you where I am . ”

Zhang Heng thanked him with a warm handshake . After Black Prince Sam left, Zhang Heng and Anne started to work on what they would do next . First, they visited one of their old friends, Baal, an arms dealer in Nassau . Half an hour later, Zhang Heng purchased everything that he needed, and Carina’s most trusted worker delivered the items to the reef . Another hour soon passed, and Anne covertly arrived with another 40 pirates from the Jackdaw .