We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 200: The captain has many things to consider.
Royal Navy, on the deck of HMS Iris.

A man wearing a white navy cloak is gazing at Wan Chuan Island in the distance.

The man was thin, with a high nose bridge, deep-set eyes, and short, neat black hair. He wore a black eye patch made of an unknown type of leather over his right eye.

It is worth noting that his left sleeve was empty, clearly indicating that he was missing an arm, but no crew member or pirate dared to laugh at him for it.

Benjamin with one arm—that's what people call him.

He was not only the captain of the HMS Iris, but also an admiral in the Royal Navy.

Over the past thirty years, Benjamin has clashed with Augustine at sea countless times, and there have been several battles that have made him famous throughout the world.

His left arm was severed by Augustine with a single stroke.

Although he won fewer games than he lost, it was enough to demonstrate the exceptional talent of this general.

—In this era, Augustine was like a meteor that appeared out of nowhere, his brilliance making all other geniuses pale in comparison.

Countless adventurers could only look up at his back.

Benjamin was able to keep up with Augustine's pace to some extent, and was never left too far behind.

This alone earned him the respect of many pirates.

Even among pirates, the name "Benjamin the One-Armed" is more intimidating than the Four Kings of the Sea.

"Captain Benjamin, it seems the Pirate Kingdom is indeed in chaos."

Behind Benjamin, a portly crewman with a small mustache chuckled smugly.

"Today is the day we destroy the Pirate Kingdom!"

This man was the second mate on the Iris, but he was not Benjamin's confidant. Instead, he was a nobleman from a land kingdom, used to supervise and check Benjamin.

It was obvious that the kings on land were always wary of this naval admiral.

Benjamin glanced at the second mate, who, unlike him, was not optimistic and instead said...

"It's not that simple. Now is not the time to start a war."

"As long as Augustine lives, the Pirate Duchy will always be the Pirate Duchy."

The second mate frowned, somewhat displeased, and questioned, "Wasn't Augustine already seriously injured?"

Benjamin said seriously, "The seriously injured Augustine should not be underestimated either."

“I even suspect that the news of his serious injury was deliberately spread in order to lure out any treacherous individuals within the Pirate Kingdom and wipe them out in one fell swoop.”

The obese nobleman frowned as he listened: "Aren't you overthinking this?"

"In my opinion, you've clearly been terrified of that pirate king, which is why you're having such unfounded delusions."

"Just let it be."

Benjamin's tone remained calm: "When dealing with him, you can never be too cautious."

“The crew only needs to do their own job, but the captain has a lot more to consider, or rather, I have to be responsible for all the crew.”

The second mate of the noble family snorted coldly and left in a huff.

After he left, Benjamin turned to look in a direction behind him and said, "I'm sorry, sir, you must have found this amusing."

From the corner, a man in a white lab coat stepped out and said with a smile, "I think you both have a point."

"The reason we chose different actions was simply because we received different amounts of information under the same circumstances."

The man muttered to himself in a cryptic tone.

"However, in this promotion ceremony, the personality model projected by the [Secret Sea] already has a 93% similarity to a real human."

"I remember during the last visit, it was only 85%..."

"As expected, the will of the [Secret Sea] is also constantly learning and evolving..."

Upon hearing this, Benjamin couldn't help but frown.

Because to him, apart from the first two sentences, the man in the white coat's voice sounded like a cacophony of highs and lows.

There seemed to be some kind of murmur and whisper echoing, making it impossible for him to hear the content of the words.

This should have been something to be suspicious and wary of.

But it seemed as if a force blew through Benjamin's heart, soothing the faint sense of unease.

This unidentified gentleman is trustworthy.

His actions were normal.

His words are correct.

Certain subconscious principles had become embedded in Benjamin's consciousness as if they were "set" in his mind.

Seeing Benjamin's expression calm down after his struggle, the doctor in the white coat continued.

"Benjamin, I will now serve as your attendant and attend the pirate convention together."

"Whether you plan to start a war at the pirate tournament or continue to wait for the right opportunity is none of my business."

"Remember?"

Benjamin hesitated for a moment, then said, "I've got it."

"very good."

The man in the white coat took off his monocle, wiped it, and looked towards the Pirate Kingdom not far away, muttering to himself.

"Augustine, who once challenged the gods, I hope... you will not disappoint me."

……

……

Despite the major events that occurred last night, since the Four Kings and the Royal Navy have already arrived, the pirate convention, which was originally scheduled to be postponed, will proceed as planned.

The most notorious pirates from all sides have landed on this "Island of Ten Thousand Ships".

Unlike their previous awe and reverence, this time when they landed on the island, the pirates' eyes were filled with undisguised ambition.

Most pirates were not as cautious as Benjamin, and their knowledge of Augustine was limited to rumors from the sea.

All they knew was that the pirate king was injured!
Even several of his apostles have died!

The current dire state of Wanchuan Island further confirms the credibility of this news.

Piracy is a profession that involves living on the edge, and it also involves reckless gamblers!
They've staked their lives on it!
The thought of dethroning Augustine, gaining fame across the world, and dividing up the legacy of the Pirate Kingdom would tempt any pirate.

Feng Hou was the first to set foot on the ground of Wan Chuan Island.

Just as rumored, this woman, even dressed in extremely conservative clothes, still exuded a captivatingly alluring figure.

A pair of cold yet seemingly soul-searching eyes, and a beautiful face with an indescribable allure.

Considering her identity and status, it would further ignite men's desire to conquer her.

However, regardless of what they were thinking, none of the pirates around them dared to look at Feng Hou with lustful eyes.

Because all those who did that are already dead.

As they ventured deeper into the island, Feng Hou looked at the houses destroyed by fire on both sides of the road, her beautiful eyes growing brighter and brighter.

She saw the internal and external troubles of the Pirate Kingdom in these ruins.

If she could defeat Augustine, why would the Queen of the Winds be willing to submit to him and be called king alongside others?
This female pirate's true dream was to become the sea empress, a feat unseen for thousands of years!
Behind her, East King Epson and West King Feng both had a deep-seated excitement flash in their eyes.

If Augustine were in his prime, they certainly wouldn't dare to make any moves.

But now, with all four kings gathered together and the Royal Navy providing assistance, it seems there really is a possibility of overthrowing Augustine.
In fact, Augustine was always lenient and kind to the four kings.

They not only granted them immense power, but also personally guided their spiritual practice.

only……

Nobody likes feeling like they have a mountain pressing down on them. And this mountain is just too big and too heavy!
It's hard to imagine that, decades ago, both the Eastern King and the Western King were Augustine's predecessors.

At that time, the two of them were already famous pirates, while Augustine was just an unknown nobody, standing among the pirates like a lackey.

However, in just a few years, Augustine rose through the ranks, recruited subordinates, built large ships, and became increasingly famous.

When they came to their senses, that energetic young man had actually become a big shot they couldn't afford to offend.

This stark contrast in status and identity, coupled with their envy and resentment towards Augustine's talent, gnawed at their hearts like insects.

No matter how hard they tried, they just couldn't catch up with Augustine.

Even his former brilliance as a "genius" was completely overshadowed.

Over time, they inevitably develop a thought—

How wonderful it would be if there were no Augustine?
The only one among the four kings who remained unfazed was the Mad King, Crow.

He was shirtless, his muscles bulging, each one like iron, and every muscle contained explosive power.

However, his hair was extremely thick and long, with a faint blood-red tinge.

From a distance, it looks like a monster covered in red hair.

This mad king is a demi-human, and his ancestral bloodline is the extremely rare "Blood Leopard".

It is precisely because of this unique bloodline that the Mad King's intuition is exceptionally sharp.

Upon setting foot on Wanchuan Island, he had a vague sense of foreboding.

He felt that this pirate conference might not go as smoothly as the other three kings had hoped.

However, the current situation is such that the arrow is already on the bowstring and must be released!
Once the two sides clash, there will be no room for neutral parties.

As one of the four kings, he had no choice but to follow them down the same path to the bitter end.

King Crow glanced at the palace that was getting closer and closer, and sighed inwardly.

"Augustine, what exactly do you want to do?"

……

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at the same time.

Inside the palace of the Pirate Principality.

The remaining eight apostles sat in their seats.

The atmosphere was heavy, like being stuck in mud; people felt as if a mountain was pressing down on their hearts, an indescribable sense of oppression.

This stands in stark contrast to the ambitious and menacing state of the pirates outside.

It's no wonder they were so down.

Yesterday's inexplicable explosion and fire were enough to cause distress.

I woke up early in the morning to find that three more apostles had gone missing.

Moreover, the traitor among the apostles has yet to be found, and now they also have to face the four kings and Benjamin, who have ill intentions.

Even the most composed of the apostles, the First Apostle Moss, couldn't help but show some signs of fatigue on his face.

Moss turned to look at the one-eyed old man standing behind him like an old butler and asked.

"Mr. Basil, does the master... have no other instructions?"

Basil respectfully replied, "The master said that the Pirate Conference will be handled entirely by young master Moss, and he will not be involved for the time being."

Hearing these words, which had already been confirmed several times, Moss couldn't help but rub his temples, feeling a sudden headache.

Even Augustine, who had spent the most time with him and knew him best, was completely baffled at this moment as to what the adults wanted to do.

The title of First Apostle might be sufficient under normal circumstances.

However, at this pirate gathering where all four kings were present, he was clearly not qualified.

Moreover, the fact that Lord Augustine did not show up only further confirms the news that he was still recovering from his serious injuries.

When the Four Kings and Benjamin start a riot, how will he be able to stop them?

Although he had many questions in his heart and was under great pressure, Moss was, after all, the First Apostle who had already made a name for himself. He tried his best to calm down, turned to look at the other Apostles below, and spoke.

“You all heard what Mr. Basil said.”

"Now is the critical moment for the survival of the Pirate Kingdom."

"There is a very high chance that the four kings and Benjamin will suddenly attack when they see that the master is not here."

"We might as well treat them as our hypothetical enemy and prepare in advance."

Moss first looked at the blonde woman beside him and said, "Tiffany, you've fought the Queen of the Wind before. Are you confident you can handle her?"

Tiffany nodded and said, "Leave it to me."

"Nana, you'll be in charge of dealing with Mad King Crow."

"Second brother, fourth brother, sixth brother, and ninth brother, your abilities are just right to counter the Eastern King and the Western King. You must end the battle as soon as possible."

Moss selected different targets for the apostles based on their different characteristics.

However, there are only eight apostles left now, and even if you include Basil, who has the fighting power of an apostle, there are only nine of them.

More importantly, Benjamin alone is worth several apostles.

Therefore, someone will inevitably have to fight one of the four kings alone.

Tiffany and Nana took on this important mission.

At this moment, Tucker, who was as big as a mountain of flesh, had not been mentioned by name for a long time, and couldn't help but ask, "Big brother, what about me?"

Moss replied directly, "Your opponent is Benjamin."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Tucker, who had lost an arm, was stunned.

"I'm going to hit Benjamin? Really?"

Moss sighed: "Of course you're not alone."

“Me, Basil, and you, the three of us together, will try to hold him off as long as possible.”

Hearing this, Tucker was a little indignant: "Big brother, is that Benjamin really that amazing?"

"You even went in person, and you still couldn't take him down?"

Mostan readily admitted, "It really is that powerful."

"Don't let his being completely suppressed by the adults fool you. In my opinion, Benjamin is the only one in the Royal Navy who has a chance to catch up with the adults."

"So all we did was try to buy time."

"Only when the outcome of other battles is decided can we defeat him by virtue of our numerical advantage."

Moss's tone became somewhat heavy at this point.

Because even if they achieve final victory, they are destined to pay the price of several apostles' lives.

Not long after Moss finished speaking, heavy footsteps were heard outside the hall.

"coming!"

Moss took a deep breath, regained his calm and collected demeanor, looked at the pirates entering through the gate, and spoke loudly.

Welcome to the Pirate Kingdom!

(End of this chapter)