Wes used Apparition, and amid an almost imperceptible ripple of magic, he reappeared on the deck.
In that instant, the air around him seemed to warp slightly at his arrival, and he appeared before Jack Sparrow like a phantom.
The sudden sight gave Jack Sparrow quite a fright. In his panic, he tore out several of his own beard hairs.
"Set sail," Wes ordered expressionlessly.
"Yes, Wizard sir." Jack Sparrow hurried off obediently to take the helm.
His movements were somewhat flustered, and he clearly had not fully recovered from the shock. He strode to the wheel and gripped it tightly with both hands.
"Good thing I didn't listen to you and run. He can actually teleport."
Jack Sparrow said to Angelica, still shaken.
"I didn't expect it either."
Angelica's voice trembled slightly, her heart full of lingering fear. She clutched Jack Sparrow's arm tightly, seeking a trace of comfort.
"I know you meant well, darling, but can you follow my arrangements from now on?"
Jack Sparrow comforted her gently, lightly taking her hand.
The ship soon left White Hat Bay and sailed toward the mysterious island where the legendary Fountain of Youth was located.
Waves continuously crashed against the hull with booming roars, sounding the prelude to their adventure.
Several hours later, Queen Anne's Revenge also arrived at White Hat Bay.
Blackbeard stood at the bow, his sharp gaze surveying everything around him.
Looking at the ice that had not yet fully melted and the shattered small boats, a thoughtful expression appeared on his weathered face.
Drawing on his years of sailing experience, Blackbeard quickly reached a conclusion from the traces left behind.
"They have already been here, and they've captured the mermaids."
Blackbeard's voice was low and forceful, declaring an undeniable fact.
Just then, a group of mermaids