"What did you want to see me about?"
Brigadier General Murray's expression was amiable, as if nothing could move him.
"Cooperation."
"Wait, Kukulin Byakuya, have you really figured out where the two of us stand? I'm a brigadier general of the Royal Navy, and you're a pirate. No matter how you look at it, I have no reason to cooperate with you."
Brigadier General Murray shook his head with some disappointment, seemingly having lost interest in today's conversation.
"Leave. I never cooperate with pirates."
Brigadier General Murray leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. He had not made any grand claims about executing Su Xiao or anything of the sort. After learning everything that had happened from last night until now, he judged that the forces currently stationed at the port were not enough to keep the captain of the Doom away. Rather than antagonizing him and sacrificing countless soldiers, it would be better to let him go.
"Who says I'm a pirate?"
"You said so last night."
"Oh? Then I'm your father. I'm saying that now. Does saying something make it a fact?"
Su Xiao lowered the telescope in his hand. It was a good item, but not suitable for him to use.
"You..."
Brigadier General Murray narrowed his eyes, and his gaze turned dangerous.
"Have I ever raided merchant ships? Have I slaughtered and looted islands?"
"That... no."
The smile returned to Brigadier General Murray's face.
"Then let's talk. I'll be going to war with the Duke soon."
As he spoke, Su Xiao tossed a Soul Crystal Fragment into his mouth. He estimated that there was at least a sixty percent chance that Brigadier General Murray would agree to cooperate with him.
"What does that have to do with me? That's a conflict between you and