A Wife Follows Her Husband, Whatever He Is

The duel between the Pirate Guild and the East India Company has come to an end. Except for the Black Pearl, which was damaged in the Great Maelstrom, the Pirate Guild's temporary fleet of 50 ships watched the whole thing unfold, winning this world-shaking battle of the sea without lifting a finger... It's tough.

First came the whirlpool, then the tsunami—what else could it be but a maritime disaster!

Most people believe the shipwreck was a coincidence, and that the blame lies with Britain for Britain too arrogant and having nothing better to do than send its fleet to fight pirates.

When the news reached Britain, the King, as if kissed by Elizabeth, clutched his heart and died on the spot.

One man, the president of the Royal Society, an encyclopedic genius and renowned physicist, suspected something was amiss. He dismissed the shipwreck as a coincidence, arguing the odds were too low. He insisted there was more to the story, that some unknown, mysterious force existed at sea. So he consulted classic texts and began studying theology.

As for the Endeavour, Lord Beckett did not return to Britain; instead, he registered with the Pirate Guild overnight and became a pirate.

The collapse of the East India Company led to the dismantling and exploitation of Britain colonies, which never recovered. Later, it was subjected to various forms of oppression by Napoleon and never rose again.

Shipwreck Cove was brightly lit, and the pirates had been partying for three days and three nights. After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, they left behind a mess of melon rinds and scraps of paper and went back to their own territory to continue their revelry.

Russell was recruiting new crew members in preparation for the Trident and Fountain of Youth of Youth expedition. Perhaps because of the Black Pearl, or perhaps because of the adventure, Jack was the first to respond, raising his hands and feet to join the crew.

With Jack involved, Barbossa naturally wasn't going to be left behind and joined in, as if in a competitive spirit.

With two experienced captains and some more experienced sailors, all that was needed was for the Black Pearl to be repaired. Russell then took a hands-off approach, leaving the two captains in charge of all preparations and route planning. He even entrusted them with the nautical charts showing the location of the Trident.

He himself went through the plot of Trident, looking for Silk and seeing what risks needed to be avoided.

The story of Trident takes place roughly twenty years later, when Turner's son finds Jack Sparrow to set sail in search of the Trident that can break all curses and save his father from the Flying Dutchman.

Jack was about 60 years old at the time and lived a very poor life. He gave up the compass for a bottle of rum, which led to the villain in the show.

The BOSS's name is... what was it again?

Chakra, Chalac, or Kracha? Russell couldn't remember. He was a villain with nothing remarkable about him except for his hairstyle. It didn't matter that he wouldn't encounter him this time or remember him.

The plot of this show is really bad. It's mindless and inconsistent with the original story. Jack's compass was given to him by Calypso, but in this show it becomes the relic of the former captain.

Furthermore, Barbossa has a daughter, which, judging by the timing, was conceived recently. Because of his daughter, his seniority has dropped; he's gone from being Turner's elder to his in-law.

That said, Barbossa is so ugly, yet his daughter is stunningly beautiful; there's probably more to it than meets the eye...

Russell was so sleepy watching the whole series that he didn't remember much. The most memorable highlight was the beginning when Jack robbed a bank. The aging and faded Captain Jack demonstrated what a real bank robbery was all about; he took the entire bank, foundation and all.

Sure enough, it was an inevitable trend for pirates to become bandits!

Five days later, the Black Pearl set sail, its destination the Trident in the unknown seas.

The exact location of the Trident is currently unknown. Not only Russell couldn't understand the chart Calypso provided, but Jack and Barbossa were also completely baffled. The two veteran captains said it wasn't a big problem; without a target, they could set sail and perhaps find it along the way.

Russell had no objections. The Trident was located in the deep sea, near a diamond island. In the story, Barbossa took the most dazzling diamond from this island, so there was no reason why he couldn't find more.

Before setting sail, two more people joined them: Turner and Elizabeth.

Turner's journey is for the Trident. He failed to become captain of the Flying Dutchman, and his elderly father is still serving in the military. He hopes to use the Trident's ability to break the curse and rescue his father.

Elizabeth was just an extra; she was expected to follow Turner wherever Turner went.

"Legend has it that the trident possesses the power to break all curses in the sea..."

The Black Pearl sailed on the vast ocean. Jack used a compass to locate the ship, but apart from pointing in the directions of rum and the rudder, the compass spun aimlessly the rest of the time.

Finding the trident won't be easy!

It was mealtime, and a large number of people had gathered on the deck. They asked the knowledgeable Barbossa to tell them the legend of the trident.

"The power of the trident is not only to break the curse, but it is also a symbol of status and authority. Whoever obtains the trident can control the sea and become an omnipotent sea god."

Barbossa satisfied everyone's curiosity by telling the story with great intonation and embellishment. Whether it was true or not, he didn't know. His embellishments captivated everyone.

"What do you think the captain will do with the trident?"

"Perhaps he will become a god!"

"Nonsense, Captain, you're practically a god to be able to destroy the Britain fleet in an instant."

"Perhaps to kill time, the captain said that after finding the trident, we will go to find the Fountain of Youth. This is an adventure."

"I boarded the ship for the Fountain of Youth. The Trident will definitely be under the captain's control, but Fountain of Youth, we should be able to get a share."

The pirates became more and more excited as they talked, and the topic gradually veered off course, with each of them discussing what they would do after achieving immortality.

Barbossa shook his head, not wanting to waste any more words with the unambitious pirates. He finished his food quickly, got up and went to the wheelhouse to take over from Jack and steer the ship.

"Jack, haven't you found the exact location yet?"

Barbossa glanced at the compass; the needle spun incessantly, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, utterly useless. Just as he was about to take over the helm, the compass needle suddenly stopped, pointing fixedly at Jack, or rather, at the direction behind Jack.

Barbossa narrowed his eyes, wondering how things could go so smoothly, when he saw Jack pull out a large gulp of rum from his back and take a big swig, and then the compass needle continued to spin wildly.

Barbossa: "..."

Jack pulled out a nautical chart from his pocket and pointed to the dots representing islands. "I suspect that the locations marked on this nautical chart are in another world, like David Jones's prison. Otherwise, these dots are a code, and a cipher is needed to decipher the secret."

Barbossa grabbed the helm, shoved Jack aside, and said irritably, "Then you can slowly decipher it. I'll take the helm tonight. We'll reach a small island in the nearby waters early tomorrow morning, and we'll need to replenish our fresh water."

Jack shrugged, picked up the nautical chart and studied it carefully. He found some parchment and started sketching, but after a long time, he was still at a loss. His arm hung limply at his sides, and he lay down on the deck, basking in the moonlight and starting to stare blankly.

"What do these dots mean..." Jack muttered to himself, picking up the map and gazing up at the starry sky, trying to see if there were any hidden layers by the moonlight.

The night sky was filled with countless stars. Jack glanced at the constellations out of the corner of his eye, and his dull eyes suddenly lit up as he focused on a few stars against the nautical chart.

"Barbossa, the stars are so beautiful tonight, you'd better lie down and look at them with me."

Barbossa rolled his eyes. "I saw it, it was beautiful last night too!"

Jack rolled over and sat on the ground, pulling Barbossa down with him. "No, no, tonight is definitely prettier than last night, you'll see."

Barbossa slammed his head against the deck, furious and about to fight Jack, when suddenly his vision was obscured by a map. Beside him was Jack's dirty hand, his index finger pointing to the horizon. He glanced over instinctively and saw the same stars that were distributed on the nautical chart, and his body jolted.

"How about it?"

"You're right, the stars are really beautiful tonight!"

The ravaged stars reflected in their pupils. Barbossa and Jack exchanged a glance, then abruptly stood up and began sketching a voyage. The dots on the nautical chart corresponded to the stars, so the real nautical chart was actually in the sky.

The two picked up the parchment and, following the celestial symbols, selected the brightest stars and sketched a nautical chart, highlighting the center. If their guess was correct, this was the location where the trident was hidden.

"Wait, here..."

Looking at the completed sketch, Jack frowned. He remembered this place. Some time ago, he was ordered to take charge of the 'Mao Kun Map', and inadvertently memorized the entire map. The location of the trident was very close to the Fountain of Youth.

Coincidence or is there more to the story?

"Things have suddenly gotten complicated; it's necessary to inform the captain..."

Jack was unsure. Personally, he didn't believe in so many coincidences in the world, but if it wasn't a coincidence, there must be some connection between the Fountain of Youth and the Trident.

Upon learning of this, Russell pondered for a moment and made the most likely guess: there are mermaids in the seas around the Fountain of Youth, Poseidon, the owner of the trident, is also depicted as a mermaid in many myths, so it is plausible that the two are connected.

Following Russell's orders, the Black Pearl changed course and turned its bow toward the area where the Trident was located.

Several days later, the group sailed through the waves and arrived at their destination. Russell stood at the bow of the ship, somewhat dumbfounded. He did not see Diamond Island; instead, he saw a dark, deep-sea blue hole.

On the tranquil ocean surface, a circular expanse of deep blue water stretches for miles, resembling the pupil of the sea when viewed from above—deep and mysterious.

Russell had excellent eyesight. As he peered into the depths of the sea, a chilling sensation ran through him. He felt as if something inside was gazing back at him from afar.

Now he has to admit that he may, probably, have a slight fear of the deep sea.

"Are you sure this is the place?" Russell looked around. The sky was high and the sea was vast. He didn't see Diamond Island, or even a single seabird.

"Captain, it is indeed here, but..." Barbossa first affirmed, then clicked his tongue in disbelief. "But how do we get down? The Black Pearl doesn't have the capabilities of the Flying Dutchman, and we are not marine creatures."