Having cleared all that up, Edward burned Mangy Dog to ashes with a burst of Fiendfyre. Then, under the remaining men's terrified gazes, he walked up to a higher spot and smiled faintly. "Welcome, everyone. You're all fine crewmen I've handpicked from thousands. Congratulations."
As he spoke, he clapped softly.
One-Eyed Kedge hurriedly joined in, and only then did the others react.
"Very good. That makes us family now. As long as I have meat to eat, you'll never go without broth. The good days are still ahead."
The men exchanged looks.
"Ketch, here's your first assignment. I'll give you two days to recruit people for me. Whether they have a crew or not, recruit anyone willing to come. But I only want pirates."
"Yes... Mr. Sparrow."
"Call me Captain."
"Yes, Captain!"
Edward nodded in satisfaction.
One-Eyed Kedge hesitated for a while before saying, "W-with this sort of recruitment, it's usually to assemble a temporary crew to explore somewhere or pull off a big job. If someone asks me, how should I answer?"
Edward looked at Danitz, who immediately nodded.
"I see. Then tell them this: we're going to pull off a big job first, then use the money to buy supplies and search for... the Sunken Laurel. Yes! That treasure ship that sank over a hundred years ago carrying millions of pounds."
Danitz's eyes lit up. "Captain, do you really know where it is?"
"Take a guess."
"..."
"Oh, right."
Remembering something, Edward added, "Everyone willing to come will receive a reward of twenty... no, fifty pounds after boarding."
With that, he clapped his hands. "All right, get to work, everyone. Oh, and Ace, go have each of them cut off some hair and give it to you."
...I hate this stupid name!
"Yes, Captain."
Crack.
Half an