The Losses Were Huge

The battle ended shortly after.

Corpses were already floating all around the escort ship.

A rope ladder was lowered over the side, and the bedraggled merchant ship captain climbed aboard.

His gaze cautiously swept across the surrounding skeletons. When he saw the few people standing in the middle of the deck, he immediately quickened his pace and walked over.

He bowed in thanks. "Thank you, my lords, for saving us."

Philippa looked at his disheveled state and asked, "Which merchant group are you from?"

"The Laimi Merchant Association."

"Heading to Treasure Island?" Philippa continued.

"Yes. Treasure Island is our destination this time," the captain replied.

Philippa continued, "The ones chasing you were the Storm Pirate Group. They weren't originally in the Emerald Sea, but there have been more merchant ships lately, so they were drawn here. We've been hunting them all along. You were just unlucky and got targeted early."

The captain added, "Fortunately, we encountered you and were saved. Once we return, I'll immediately report this to the Merchant Association and send a letter of thanks to the Island Master's Manor."

Philippa smiled and patted his shoulder. "You've got potential. Don't forget to write one to the Association too. These people are all from the Association."

"Understood, understood."

"Go on back. Make some basic repairs, then continue on to Treasure Island. The rest of the route is safe. We just came from that direction," Philippa said.

"Thank you, Captain. Thank you, my lords of the Association." The man thanked them again before climbing back down the rope ladder.

After making emergency repairs below, the merchant ship waved goodbye and gradually sailed away.

Philippa continued giving orders. "Now it's our turn. Salvage the treasure and cargo from the sunken pirate ship, and bring up all the corpses too."

Splash!

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