The Feynapotter Kingdom naval officer paused at Odys's threat. "Captain, are you provoking the navy?"
Rupert listened closely too. If they really ended up fighting the navy, that would be interesting.
The tavern owner, Hunter, was dumbstruck. The Sword of Dawn pirate crew was going to attack a naval warship?
Odys spread his hands. "Mr. Abel, don't be so nervous. I'm only planning to extort you a little.
"But I'd like you to look into the Argo's record. That ship is even more formidable than the Ghost. Sinking a large cruiser wouldn't be difficult for it."
And if Odys wanted, he could fire a Spirit Wave Cannon straight into the naval harbor, then flee at once.
Of course, that would likely bring a Demi-God after him. Until Odys became one himself, it was only something he could think about.
Abel set his glass down hard on the bar, though he stopped short of smashing it. He had heard rumors about the Argo and knew Odys truly had the strength to attack a warship.
Besides, judging by Captain Gal's record, he already possessed the strength of a Great Pirate. That could not be ignored.
The conversation reached a deadlock. Odys smiled. "You can go back and think it over before giving me an answer. If you're serious about buying it, I can take three thousand pounds off."
Abel looked at Odys, then suddenly smiled too. "All right. I'll think it over. But that price is definitely too high for us to accept."
Odys left the door open. "Then we'll talk again next time."
The two chatted and laughed for a while afterward, as though the unpleasantness had never happened.
Once he had finished his drink, Abel left at a brisk pace.
Rupert saw the naval officer to the door, then returned