Rivigaz

Everyone assumed K'ara Cape was dead, except for the wealthy Rivigaz. The Goblins didn't want his first mate to be a corpse, as K'ara was someone he had hired at great expense. Her death was a huge loss, meaning Rivigaz would have to spend money to hire a new Fleet Commander.

The wealthy man hoped this wouldn't happen, but based on eyewitness accounts, the Tauren seemed truly doomed. In today's naval battle, his ship was sunk by the Bloodsail Pirates' fierce fire, leaving him with virtually no hope of survival. Surprisingly, he didn't perish. Someone saw him escape in a small wooden boat, but he was unlucky; several Bloodsail Pirates gave chase. What happened afterward is unknown; at least until now, there's still no news of the Tauren in Rivigaz.

Bloodsail Pirates who followed K'ara Kara survived and returned safely to Booty Bay. When Rivigaz counted the men, he would occasionally ask them if they had any news of K'ara Kara.

The answer was, of course, no. He posted a mission on the bulletin board: anyone who could find even a trace of information about Fleet Commander K'ara Cape would receive a reward of one hundred gold coins.

A generous reward will surely attract brave men! This saying is certainly effective for Goblins, but for others who value their lives more, the effect is quite the opposite. Having just experienced defeat, no one is willing to take another risk. If they run into the Bloodsail Gang, they'll lose their lives.

Even now, Rivigaz is still going through the ledgers, calculating his losses again and again using complex formulas.

"The ship, the people, and the cargo—damn it, each of them was worth a lot of gold coins. And yet I lost all three of them at once."

He had received word that the Bloodsail Pirates of Farivell had begun to make moves and offered a hefty reward for his head, but his commander was currently missing. Rivigaz believed that if K'ara didn't return soon, Booty Bay would be renamed.

Rivigaz would never allow this to happen. But the Goblins knew it was also his own fault.

Six years ago, a human from Kul Tiras Farivell Farivel arrived near the Cape of Stranglethorn with a large fortune, leading twelve merchant ships and twenty-four warships, becoming Rivigaz's strongest rival. He and his sailors frequently attacked Rivigaz's merchant ships or sailed along the coastline, always looking for an opportunity to cause Rivigaz trouble. Rivigaz knew that Farivell was not a friendly, even disliked, man, but he always met his men's needs and ensured their safety, thus earning their loyalty. At that time, Rivigaz did not take these uninvited guests seriously, which led to the growing threat of the Bloodsail Pirates.

Now, the wealthy man, holding his head in his hands, stared at the pile of useless documents on his desk, fearing that his territory would be taken over by Bloodsail.

"Is there anyone who can make me feel a little better?" His rough voice sounded particularly deep.

"Boss!"

A short, chubby man burst into Rivigaz's office. The Goblins was startled; several buttons on his shirt popped open. He even threw the quill pen he was holding into the corner.

Rivigaz glared at the intruder with annoyance. Unlike the Bloodsail Pirates, who championed human supremacy, his Booty Bay was unbiased; he allowed his lieutenant to be a Tauren and accepted members of other races within the Bloodsail Pirates, such as the Dwarf before him. This was what Rivigaz considered his superior wisdom Farivell.

"How many times have I told you, Digg! Knock before you come in, knock softly, not with your feet. Don't leave your footprints on my door! This door is the work of the Elf, a symbol of wealth and elegance. I went to great lengths to get it. Most importantly, it's worth two gold coins, very expensive!"

The wealthy man's gaze swept over the Dwarf's brown beard and white shirt, but what stood out most was the scimitar in the Dwarf's hand. He looked as if he were preparing for a battle.

"I'm sorry, boss, but it's an emergency."

"Immediate situation? Has Bloodsail launched a sneak attack? Don't scare me, I haven't heard any gunfire!"

Digg stood there stunned, then immediately shook his head. "No, no, I mean we've found K'ara's whereabouts."

"Really?" Rivigaz's tense expression immediately disappeared, but he still couldn't help feeling regretful. "Damn it. Fine, fine! Tell me which little bastard found my first mate. And while you're at it, tell him for me that Booty Bay is short on funds lately, so put those hundred gold coins on the books for now."

"Well... I'm afraid you'll have to talk to him about this, because K'ara is in his hands right now."

"Who is it?" Rivigaz stared warily at Digg. Judging from the Dwarf's tone, it seemed the other party was planning to blackmail him with the first mate's life. If it was Bloodsail Pirates, then there was no need to worry about when K'ara Cape would return. The wealthy man had already begun planning to hire a new first mate.

"You should take a look for yourself."

Only then did Rivigaz notice that Digg was still clutching a scroll in his hand. "I ran all the way back. I was startled when I met him, but he insisted that you see it yourself, or you'd lose a lot of money. I thought I was going to die." He handed over the scroll. Because he had gripped it so tightly all the way, the scroll was slightly damaged.

Rivigaz feigned annoyance and cursed to mask his worry. He unsealed the scroll and saw its contents:

Greetings to the wealthy sir!

Although I've bled almost dry, my heart hasn't stopped beating. Your trusted lieutenant K'ara Cape, is with me. Don't worry, he won't die anytime soon. I'm sure you're eager to find him now. After all, finding another lieutenant will not only take more time, but more importantly, it will cost much more money.

I can help you save this expense.

If you share this hope, if you wish to make the Bloodsail Pirates pay the price, then please allow me to meet you. We will discuss this matter in detail. I can offer you tremendous assistance.

A friend

"A friend?" Rivigaz repeated the signature, turning his gaze to Digg. "I think it must be a Bloodsail Pirates?"

The Dwarf's eyes widened, and he shook his head violently. "No, boss. He... he's an Undead!"