Ransom

Rumble, rumble.

The sea's fury came so swiftly.

One moment, the sun was shining brightly. But just after Fang Yuan climbed up to the Crow's Nest and issued his orders, the next instant, the sky turned dark and a terrifying storm formed, sweeping across the sea.

Watching the scene, Wilson broke into a cold sweat.

If they hadn't forcibly changed course on Fang Yuan's orders, they would have sailed straight into the storm by now.

"This is the Nightmare Sea: vicious pirates, terrifying giant sea monsters, and massive tropical storms that can form and vanish at any moment... Even the most experienced Navigators can barely cope with it... But only by entering the Nightmare Sea can you truly say you've reached the Golden Route. It's a whole different world from what came before!"

Bill murmured, gazing at Fang Yuan's back with reverence.

For these former mockingbird pirates, their whole lives had been spent sailing around the coastal waters.

But now, Fang Yuan had undoubtedly brought them into an entirely new world.

In this new world, opportunity and danger went hand in hand, and they could lose their lives at any moment. But so what? They were pirates! Pirates who risked their lives for freedom and adventure!

"Move out! Our destination is Bloody Mary Port!"

Whoosh!

Amid the thunderclap, the world flashed white.

Rain poured down in torrents. Fang Yuan stood at the helm, one hand gripping the wheel tightly.

The Crimson Lotus lived up to its origins as a naval battleship, plowing through the raging waves.

Even so, the sea's dreadful power rocked it from side to side. Terrifying waves slammed into the hull, making even the dimwitted Butcher uneasy. "If we'd still been on the old mockingbird, it would've fallen apart by now, right?"

"Helmsman, hold this course!"

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