It was obvious that "Firebeard" of the Blazing Flame Pirate Gang was a decisive and capable man. He could probably tell that there were still more than ten thousand Tiyangkai gathered in this star system, far too many for him to hunt on his own.
In that case, he might as well go after the smaller groups that had split off.
Although that meant he'd be forced to cooperate with other pirate gangs, share the spoils, and probably incur plenty of grudges with his peers, that was still better than coming away empty-handed. Besides, he had powerful connections—a big shot's black glove, at that—so he'd have to be the one to take the valuable materials cut from the Tiyangkai and skywhales.
Being able to fight was important, but having connections and knowing the right people was even more important. I've got both. Sooner or later, I'll make something of myself. Who says I can't go ashore and become a proper noble lord, just like Gong Xiao?
That was Edward "Firebeard," the great pirate of the Abyss Nebula, dreaming of a happy future.
But when he led three pirate ships into the 777 system, he discovered that more than twenty pirate ships, large and small, had already gathered there, belonging to the crews of eight different captains.
In the vast Abyss Nebula, smuggling ships, pirate ships, slave ships, and whaling ships could all switch roles at a moment's notice.
After all, they were all in the same line of work, making a living in one great free city. They might all wish each other dead, but when it came to a "hunt," they were still willing to hold their noses and work together.
"Firebeard" Edward had the largest ship on the scene, and was also the fiercest and most respected. Naturally,