Truly Amazing

Emerald Sea.

On the vast, boundless sea, three cargo ships flying merchant guild flags struggled onward like three lone leaves.

Behind the cargo ships, several pirate ships spread out in pursuit, relentlessly closing the distance.

The pirates clung to ropes with one hand, covering the decks, while waving weapons with the other and shouting excitedly.

Their faces were filled with the greed of an imminent harvest.

On the cargo ship.

"Captain, the pirate ships are faster than us. At this rate, they'll catch us sooner or later." The first mate hurried over, looking grim.

"Dump the cargo. Throw half of it overboard and lighten the ship." The captain gritted his teeth and gave the order.

The first mate hesitated.

The captain cursed loudly. "If you want to live, dump the cargo. Throw it behind the ship."

The first mate nodded. While having flag signals sent to the ships on both sides, he gave the crew the order to dump the cargo.

The sailors immediately sprang into action.

They threw the goods from the hold into the sea, reducing the ship's weight.

The other two cargo ships also began throwing their cargo overboard.

Floating debris filled the sea behind them, creating some obstruction for the pursuing pirate ships.

"Damn it, didn't they say there were no pirates in the Emerald Sea?"

"Treasure Island is holding some exhibition, yet they can't even guarantee the safety of the shipping routes."

"The Association kept boasting that Lord Island Master had cleared the pirates from the Emerald Sea. Damn it, it was all a lie."

"This is getting people killed."

The sailors grumbled and cursed as they continued tossing cargo overboard.

The ships gradually began to pick up speed.

But just when they thought they could shake off the pursuing pirates.

Someone suddenly shouted, "Look