Queen, Satisfied...
on deck.
Everyone was puzzled.
Looking at the Black Blue Flag fluttering in the wind, the burly man in blue who was leading the group looked displeased.
"Didn't Ms. Serena say she wouldn't interfere in this ship's affairs?"
The middle-aged man blinked. "Five seconds left."
The burly man in blue laughed instead of getting angry, "Even Serena herself wouldn't dare to be so domineering!"
"Who are you?"
The middle-aged man glanced at him indifferently.
Then, he suddenly stepped forward and kicked away all the planks that were blocking the ship's side! "How dare you obstruct the spread of the Queen's Gospel..."
"You are guilty!"
His voice was both passionate and indifferent.
The sound traveled from the deck to the dock, sending chills down the spines of many onlookers.
The next second.
The middle-aged man's figure suddenly rushed towards the burly man in blue.
The latter neither dodged nor evaded, but instead coldly snorted and threw a punch! His fist was enormous.
With a sharp, biting wind.
Under the gloating gazes of the people in blue.
The middle-aged man met the attack head-on with a punch, landing squarely on the ground.
At this point...
They then noticed that the other person was wearing a pair of high-quality boxing gloves!
The next second.
The two fists suddenly collided.
Crash! The piercing sound of bones breaking rang out.
"Ah..."
Then came a bloodcurdling scream! The middle-aged man's right arm had become incredibly thick, and with one punch, he shattered the blue-clad strongman's fist.
In an instant.
The latter's right side of his body was paralyzed.
Pfft! The middle-aged man showed no sign of stopping.
He punched the burly man in blue in the chest again.
That arm, so thick it seemed inhuman, pierced through the heart of the blue-clad giant, killing him instantly!
"You are all guilty."
He casually trampled the corpse of the burly man in blue under his feet.
The middle-aged man said this in a calm tone.
The blue-clad group immediately split up.
Some shouted and chose to swarm forward.
Some even rushed to the ship's side, attempting to jump into the sea to survive!
At that time.
The deck was in complete chaos.
But very quickly.
The situation then became clear.
Amidst the horrified gazes of onlookers at the dock.
The middle-aged man moved with exquisite skill among the men in blue.
One punch per person.
Everything sold out instantly!
Before his thick, terrifying arm.
No one is a match for him.
A short while later.
Those who chose to resist followed in the footsteps of the burly man in blue.
certainly.
Those who jumped into the sea to escape also did not survive—
After clearing the people off the deck.
The middle-aged man jumped into the sea with ease.
He walked on the sea as if it were flat ground.
Within a few dozen seconds.
He then easily and effortlessly killed the rest of them.
A moment later.
Plop! Plop! Plop! All the corpses were thrown onto the dock and piled up on top of each other.
The middle-aged man gently tapped his right hand on the badge on his chest.
His voice was calm and humble, his expression fervent and devout. "This is the consequence of hindering me from spreading the Queen's glory."
"Queen ..."
"Satisfied."
That's all.
In front of everyone, he set fire to the bodies of the men in blue.
After doing all this.
He then leisurely returned to the ship.
"You killed 21 gang thugs."
You have gained 316 XP points.
Your reputation (Red East Island) +10
Taking down a group of loan sharks was not a difficult task for Roger.
At present.
He maintained his indifferent yet fervent demeanor, looking at Megan and saying, "I'm different from Serena."
"I have come only to spread the Queen."
"I'm taking over this ship; it's a lease, not a robbery. The lease term is ten years, and the rent will be paid off by your debts and the ship's debts. Is there a problem?"
Megan nodded without even calculating. "Of course."
"It is an honor for our Earl."
joke.
How could she dare to bargain with such a madman?
The other party is clearly a fanatical follower of the Sea Serpent Queen! The kind who would kill your entire family at the slightest provocation.
Megan has already figured it out.
It doesn't matter who you sell to.
even.
She comforted herself, thinking that this fanatic might be more naive than Serena.
All you need to do is meet the other person's needs.
The other party shouldn't do anything too outrageous.
At present.
She said enthusiastically:
"As long as you can resolve the debt problem."
"I think a 10-year lease is a very reasonable price."
"The crew of the 'Earl' are ready to obey your orders."
Roger nodded in satisfaction.
He knew that his newly created persona was quite convincing.
He decisively said:
"In that case, let's go and solve the debt problem."
Megan paused for a moment. "Do you know how much money I owe?"
Roger glanced at her indifferently. "All I need to know is where the loan shark is right now."
Night falls.
A small island north of Red East Island.
The renowned "Sake Ship" is quietly moored in the Land of Jian Sea.
The ship was brightly lit.
The sounds of laughter and shouting could be faintly heard.
On the sea.
Roger came alone, riding the waves.
Under the cover of night.
He circled the "Sake Shop" a few times.
This is a typical magic ship produced by the "Southern Cross Holy Alliance".
In this chaotic yet bustling Land of Jian Sea.
An ordinary three-masted sailing ship could not possibly make a name for itself.
Those renowned, fine ships.
It's either a magic ship or Divine Art Ship.
The former's production technology was almost monopolized by the "Southern Cross Holy Alliance".
Roger was quite familiar with this kind of magic ship.
There are at least three layers of outer barriers.
He wandered around on the sea for a while.
Using his Extraordinary Perception, he repeatedly searched for weak points in the barrier.
Very soon.
He then used "Yu Song's Magic Sword" to tear open small cracks.
Then he quickly crawled inside.
10 minutes later.
Roger, using stealth and invisibility, successfully made his way to the captain's cabin door.
The door at the bottom of the steps was half open.
A low sobbing sound came from inside.
Roger surveyed the surrounding area.
There were two burly men in blue shirts outside the door, trying to look alert; they were probably the captain's bodyguards.
Some sailors were playing cards on deck.
Everyone was in a relaxed state of mind.
This is not hard to understand.
This small island is the headquarters of the sake company.
The events on Red East Island probably haven't reached here yet.
This thought came to mind.
Roger was even more decisive.
He found an opening and boldly squeezed through the crack in the door!
"Warning: A bodyguard appears to have noticed a change in the door's opening angle."
"Insight: You realize he blamed the sea breeze for the incident and then closed the door for you."
"Hint: You have encountered ' Tenkai Saburo ' and ' Foxfolk Slave '."
Beside the door.
Roger breathed a sigh of relief.
This action was a bit reckless.
But he was also testing just how far the "Traceless Wanderer" could disappear without a trace.
Now let's look at it.
The effect is really strong.
Such a wide range of interactive actions would have been easily detected by a rogue's stealth or invisibility.
But the Traceless Wanderer is different.
As Roger brushed past the door, the energy on his body circulated automatically, erasing all traces.
No wonder the bodyguard didn't notice.
After a single thought.
Roger focused his attention on the room.
The captain's cabin, though narrow on the outside, is very spacious inside.
The entrance leads to a reception room.
There are small rooms on both sides.
Deeper inside is a more spacious bedroom.
This is a typical "Weak Space Magic Array", which can greatly expand the usable area within the existing space.
Roger tiptoed to the edge of the bedroom.
The situation inside was quite eye-opening—
But then a delicate Foxfolk Slave appeared, holding a leather whip.
She was forcefully whipping the obese man who was kneeling on the ground! The latter was as fat as a pig, with pale skin.
At this moment, she knelt on the ground and let out a low sob.
It looks exactly like a twisted, large white maggot.
The whip lashed his body, leaving fine bloody welts, and he cried out in pain.
But what if the Foxfolk Slave slowed down even a fraction of a second in wielding his whip?
Instead, you'll be met with his rebuke and insults.
Looking at this scene.
Roger remained unmoved.
All he needed to do was confirm that the giant white maggot in front of him was the infamous captain of the sake ship, "Tenkai Saburo".
This man is quite well-known in the maritime world.
The sake ship he led was ostensibly a legitimate merchant vessel belonging to the Southern Cross Holy Alliance.
He was basically a loan shark who lent money at exorbitant interest rates everywhere.
certainly.
Ponzi schemes at sea are likely to result in total financial ruin.
So Tenkai Saburo was also a part-time pirate.
He has killed countless people.
The Qi Divination Technique revealed this.
Tenkai Saburo is an elite pirate at level 76, currently without a rank.
Such a person.
Perfect for establishing Roger's authority over his new recruits! The next second...
His gaze fell on the panting Foxfolk Slave.
Snap! Snap! Snap! Three heavy lashes struck Tenkai Saburo's back in quick succession.
The latter gasped repeatedly.
Just as he was eagerly awaiting the fourth lash,
A tearing pain came from the back of my neck.
Immediately afterwards.
It was an indescribable fear and warning! The next second.
Having suffered a severe blow from behind Tenkai Saburo lunged forward.
His snow-white skin was covered with segments of jet-black carapace!
In the blink of an eye.
His body has undergone a complete transformation! Just a moment ago, he looked like a giant white Tenkai Saburo.
At this moment, it had transformed into a monster that resembled a shrimp or a crab!
"Hint: You have severely injured Tenkai Saburo with the Phantom Axe, and he is now in Near-Death State."
"Insight: You have sensed that Tenkai Saburo has activated the ' Sea Beast Armor ' within him."
"Sea Beast Armor: Parasitic equipment with Ocean Authority Rank of 0.04; upon successful parasitism, it will grant the host incredible power."
"Notification: Tenkai Saburo has recovered from his Near-Death State, and his health is slowly recovering."
"It's actually a parasitic device?"
Roger was slightly startled.
Just now.
He swiftly subdued the Foxfolk Slave and threw her into "Arnold's Personal Dungeon".
Then came a powerful Phantom Axe! This axe strike successfully brought Tenkai Saburo to the Near-Death State.
But he still has a backup plan—
Having a backup plan was to be expected.
But the existence of the "parasite equipment" was something Roger hadn't expected.
The conditions for using this type of equipment are very demanding, and the consequences are extremely serious.
But once activated.
Roger wanted to kill Tenkai Saburo.
We have to break through this Sea Beast Armor with Defense Value of 86 points!
This is too difficult!
Moreover, Tenkai Saburo didn't give Roger a chance to use his Shattering Palm to try and strike through the mountains.
It happened the moment the Sea Beast Armor was fully activated.
He rushed onto the deck without looking back! Roger smiled helplessly.
The next second.
His figure crashed into Tenkai Saburo's back like a shooting star! With a thud.
The latter fell to the ground!...
"The Traceless Wanderer: You used ' Self-Sacrificing Strike '."
"Hint: Tenkai Saburo has entered Near-Death State."
"Warning: You have entered Near-Death State."
Roger skillfully got up from the ground.
I was just thinking of ending the life of this loan shark.
But who would have thought?
Even though he was on the verge of death again Tenkai Saburo actually dusted himself off and stood up! Roger 'Sixth Sense told him.
This is the power provided by the "Sea Beast Armor"!
At present.
The two looked at each other in bewilderment.
Without saying a word, Tenkai Saburo turned and ran!
Roger, unusually, felt the urge to retire.
At that very moment.
He suddenly noticed that the skill ' Self-Sacrificing Strike ' was still available! "Wait a minute."
"Does the Self-Sacrificing Strike ' skill have no cooldown?"
"As long as you're in Near-Death State, you can keep using it?"
Roger had a sudden thought.
Suddenly.
His figure struck again with lightning speed, crashing into Tenkai Saburo's back like a meteor!
The latter then knelt down on the ground with a thud.
1 second later.
He gritted his teeth and got up from the ground.
But at this very moment...
What awaited him was a barrage of impacts from behind! Roger's figure slammed into his back again and again, as if he were bowing and scraping in greeting.
The impact caused the entire captain's cabin to shake slightly!
A moment later.
On the data panel.
"You killed Tenkai Saburo (human (mutated)/superhuman/elite)"
"Extermination Order reward successfully obtained. You have acquired the specialty of Tenkai Saburo - Abacus Master"
"Abacus Master (4th Ring Feat): You are proficient in using all types of abacuses."
15 seconds later.
Roger calmly sat on the ground and drank the medicine.
And beside him.
There lay a corpse with its eyes wide open in death and a set of tattered parasitic equipment.
Just in those last 10 seconds.
He unleashed 20 desperate attacks on Tenkai Saburo in Self-Sacrificing Strike! Just as he had guessed.
In Near-Death State.
He can use any number of Self-Sacrificing Strike.
In theory.
If his agility is high enough, combined with Nerve Reflex Speed of 700 points.
He has the chance to unleash a maximum of 150 ' Self-Sacrificing Strike ' within 15 seconds! And 150 Self-Sacrificing Strike.
No matter how tough a warrior's shell is, he can crush him!
As a price.
It was just one near-death experience.
in other words.
It's just one Sunlight Jellyfish.
Roger suddenly realized that this skill was not only somewhat useful, but practically a minor divine skill!
certainly.
He was well aware of it too.
Only he could bring out the value of Self-Sacrificing Strike to this extent.
When a normal person enters a near-death state, they become completely unable to move.
How can one sacrifice oneself indefinitely?
"In the end."
"We still have to thank the Gray Dwarf brothers."
Thinking about this...
Roger was filled with gratitude.
He began to touch the corpse of Tenkai Saburo.
A short while later.
He was surrounded by a dazzling array of things.
On the data panel.
"You have obtained the ' Mermaid Necklace '."
"You have obtained the ' Sea Monster Horn '"
"You have obtained ' Tenkai Saburo's Golden Compass '"
"You have obtained a ' Treasure Map (incomplete)'"
"You have obtained the Martial Arts Manual: Seven Points Spirit Bomb"