Hearing the Sunken Laurel mentioned yet again, Edward raised his eyebrows slightly. Rumor had it that the ship was filled with treasure, yet Christine insisted it carried treasures belonging to the Abraham Family, and the Russian Priest had kept telling him to find it.
He had no idea what secrets lay hidden inside.
Don't get curious! Don't investigate! Nine times out of ten, those are traps!
Edward thought for a moment and asked, "Mr. Elland, do you happen to know which direction would make it easier to run into pirates?"
"Hmm? Why are you looking for pirates?"
"Well... I keep seeing things about Pirate Admirals, the Four Kings, and so on, so I'm a little curious." He casually made up an excuse.
Before Elland could speak, Benjamin patted Edward on the shoulder and said with a laugh, "You young people always yearn for the sea and freedom. You hear a few rumors, get carried away, and decide to set sail, taking those Pirate Admirals and Four Kings as your role models. So young!"
"At the end of the day, those so-called Pirate Admirals and Four Kings are still just pirates. Faced with the navy's sturdy ships and powerful guns, they all have to run with their tails between their legs."
"Take our White Agate, for example. She may only be a passenger ship, but we're equipped with Loen's finest cannons and best soldiers." Benjamin smiled proudly. "Even the Pirate Admirals and Four Kings wouldn't dare provoke us lightly."
"So, if you really love the sea, why not come work with me, Benjamin? I'll let you see for yourself how pathetic those pirates with their hollow reputations look when they face us!"
Edward gave him a polite smile.
This clearly stirred Benjamin's competitive spirit. He stood up at once and said,