He called Dalle over and asked, "How has your investigation been going lately?"
Dalle barely hesitated before reporting as though reciting his own family treasures. "Captain, I've been wandering around the island these past two days."
"After asking around, I found out that several ships are up for sale."
Dalle introduced the prices of the ships he had learned about, as well as their apparent condition from the outside.
Charles nodded after listening. The information Dalle had gathered was not particularly useful.
If he truly wanted to buy a ship, he would still need to find a broker.
However, Dalle's information would be useful when bargaining.
Charles said approvingly, "Dalle, you've been following me for quite some time. I acknowledge your loyalty, so I've decided to grant you something good."
"Captain, what good thing?" Dalle asked curiously.
"Do you want to become a Tide Warrior?" Charles asked.
The instant Dalle heard that, he dropped to his knees with a thud.
His heart pounded wildly in excitement as he shouted, "Captain, I want to become a Tide Warrior!"
"I want it more than anything!"
Charles smiled. "Get up."
"To reward you, I've decided to find a Tide Priest to help you advance into a Tide Warrior."
Dalle repeatedly kowtowed. "Thank you, Captain! Thank you, Captain!!"
If Charles wanted to encounter a Tide Priest who knew this craft by chance and establish contact with one, it would be rather difficult.
Since chance encounters would not work...
He could simply spend money.
Charles now possessed the accumulated wealth of the Claw Pirate Crew over many years.
That money was more than enough to trade for a magic bone ship.
However, he was unwilling to make that trade at the moment. Without loyal subordinates under his command, even if he bought a magic bone