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The biggest rule among pirates was that there were no rules.

Aside from that, ships also had a few unwritten rules.

Strictly speaking, no universal code existed among pirates. In reality, even after becoming Pirate King, not every pirate would obey his commands.

However, aboard his own ship, a Pirate Captain was still the absolute authority.

Fang Yuan said he wanted to establish a new rule, and these unruly pirates had no choice but to listen obediently.

One day, the code I establish will resound across the seas, followed by every pirate. After me, there will be rules... Hmm, this is also a way to expand my influence and, in turn, peer into the world. But to accomplish that, even the standing of Pirate King seems insufficient.

"Mr. Pirate Captain... I still don't know your name!"

Elizabeth covered herself and looked at Fang Yuan with a remarkably complex expression—one that mingled hatred with gratitude.

Hmm... a name for my pirate crew, and a nickname for myself...

Fang Yuan froze, recalling an oversight he'd made earlier.

How could a pirate crew that planned to conquer all the seas not have a resounding name?

Even he was still a nobody in the waters off Ingsman.

"Me..."

Fang Yuan laughed heartily. "I'm the pirate Rochy! One day, I'll lead my Purgatory Pirate Group and conquer every ocean!"

"Pirate Rochy!"

Elizabeth gave Fang Yuan a long, deep look, as though she wanted to etch this boastful pirate into her memory. The next moment, two pirates shoved her toward the cabin, cursing as they escorted her inside.

"The Purgatory Pirate Group, huh?"

Bill repeated the name.

"That's right. This is my pirate crew. As for the flag..."

Fang Yuan picked up a paintbrush and casually added some burning flames to the corner of the black