Leonard's Reply

Having finally seen their captain again after so long, the sailors were wildly excited, crowding around Luther and chattering nonstop. In the end, it was First Mate Anderson who kicked a few people and drove them back to their posts.

"You've done very well during this time."

Luther praised him.

Anderson had kept corresponding with him, allowing him to stay informed about the fleet's movements and what they had been doing lately. Their fleet had been roaming the Sonia Sea, sometimes attacking Loen slave ships and sometimes teaching unruly pirates a lesson. Most importantly, they had secretly helped him spread the faith on remote islands...

"I was merely carrying out orders."

Before Luther, Anderson put away that punchable expression and answered with rare honesty. "But Captain, what exactly is the situation with the ship we're going to attack?"

"It is a Loen military transport vessel, carrying treasures and artifacts they plundered from the Southern Continent."

Luther answered succinctly. "There is some danger, but it remains within controllable limits."

Afterward, he briefly learned about the fleet's recent situation. The pirate crew had just completed its resupply and set sail two days ago. The sailors' morale was high, and the ship was well-stocked with supplies. It fully met the requirements for an operation.

"Inform everyone to make preparations."

He instructed Anderson, while summoning the Ship Spirit, Antiya, and having her deliver messages to Klein and Sharron respectively, informing them that his side was ready.

A few minutes later.

Swish.

Three illusory figures appeared on the deck and gradually solidified.

Although they had appeared at the same time, the three of them had completely different styles.

The pirates aboard Luther's ship watched curiously.

One of the three visitors wore a white shirt, black vest, and black trousers, looking like an urban middle-class gentleman,