Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

In the VIP lounge on the third floor of the Navigators' Association, after a quick wash, Cheryl put his hands behind his head, crossed his legs, and lay on the soft bed, dreaming about the future.

Unlike the "deluxe king-size bed" in hotel rooms.

The rooms specially provided for VIPs are not only located directly inside the Navigators' Association building, but also feature a real king-size bed of a full ten square meters!

While not by much more dramatic a scale, the association clearly values ​​its VIP guests who are eligible to stay here, given the prime location and number of rooms.

Now Cherissa lives in a nice place.

Even if it was just Jack rewarding him for his days of travel by letting him rest for a few days for free.

Temporary stay.

At least I enjoyed it...

……

Chalice was taking stock of his assets.

That's right.

The poor boy who was once destitute and penniless, who had to sell his beautifully made underpants for money, has finally accumulated wealth that can be called "assets".

Aside from the two rare items, the [Hungry Kiss] revolver and the [Cutter] folding knife, and the four Bloodthorn Fruits which are potion ingredients and cannot be easily sold.

Considering only net assets.

The previous check has been almost spent.

Replace the turbines with magnificent ones; strengthen the ship's structure; lease and install valuable equipment such as whaling cannons...

The check, worth 240 gold coins, only left 40 gold coins.

This involved selling off the original Pentium turbine engine.

Chalice realized that he couldn't keep asking Sartre for help every time he needed to repair the ship; he had to maintain the connections himself.

So he originally intended to use the money as a "tip" to get closer to old Leytra.

But the latter didn't want it.

However, old Wright took the opportunity to make a request: that young Wright go out to sea with Chalice to gain experience.

Cheryl readily agreed.

The whale hunt was a success, and he generously paid Little Wright the shipwright's wages.

Back and forth.

That's how this connection was established.

Supplies, logistics, repairs...

Various factors determine whether a ship can set sail smoothly and return to port safely.

Before one's strength is enough to crush everyone and extinguish all hidden dangers, seafaring is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and social interactions...

Let's count the gold coins.

The balance from the check, plus the gold coins that Chalice had previously saved, totaled fifty-six gold coins.

After accepting Jack's offer to recruit her.

In return, this senior board member settled the payment for bringing back two good ships.

One hundred and fifty gold coins.

Currently, Chalice has 206 gold coins.

However, a huge sum of money has not yet arrived!

The giant whale that was towed back is still being processed.

Aside from the extraordinary materials, even ordinary materials like whale meat, whale fat, and bones are worth three to four hundred gold coins.

Even if the association takes one-tenth of the profits, at least three hundred gold coins will still be in the account.

Add it all up...

Chalice is about to possess a fortune of five hundred gold coins.

This money was enough for him to replace the small cargo ship, the Homecoming, with the Silver Ship, which had a larger cargo capacity.

but……

Chalice had other plans.

In fact, he also had a vague feeling that as the missions he was taking on became more and more complicated, the Homecoming was, to some extent, unable to keep up with the intensity...

Chalice never looked down on this silent partner.

But the truth is that the Homecoming is becoming increasingly powerless in the face of various dangers.

At sea, damage to a ship's hull is a serious matter.

Because there is no place to rest and recuperate in the vast ocean.

If the Homecoming hadn't gritted its teeth and upgraded to the Brilliant Turbine, it might have suffered more than just "minor damage" when facing the Giant Whale.

Rather than replacing it with a larger cargo ship.

Chalice preferred to convert the Homecoming into an armed ironclad ship with naval guns.

Chalis, who is about to become the core captain of the association, is very clear about his future "career plan".

Continuing to run transport between Simon Island and Maro Island is no longer in line with his "identity".

Leaving aside Chalice himself.

The Navigators' Association will certainly assign him, as the core captain, more challenging tasks.

Therefore, Charys felt that arming the Homecoming was the better solution.

devise a plan for upgrading the ship.

Chalice also needs to consider improving his own strength.

no doubt.

Sequence transition.

The main material for second-tier connoisseurs.

The problem with the bloodthorn fruit has been solved.

Chalice couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he thought about this.

If he had known he could get on Jack's good side and become a core captain of the association, he wouldn't have needed to exchange a Bloodthorn Fruit with Professor Herons for the Truth Society's cover...

But what's done is done, and there's no point in regretting it.

That Bloodthorn Fruit at least brought him closer to the Society of Truth, so it wasn't a bad investment...

The remaining main ingredients are the pituitary gland of the unicorn seahorse and the tentacles of the black-striped octopus.

Jack agreed to resolve the matter with a green token.

As for potion-making aids.

Chalice had not forgotten the broker named Mason.

Getting a quote through that guy's connections isn't a problem.

We will then compare the exchange rate with the association's rates.

Chalice can save some money.

Being thrifty and managing a household well is a good habit.

Just because you transmigrated to another world and have a little money, and you don't need to buy a house, a car, or get married, doesn't mean you can live extravagantly...

For the captain.

The boat is his house, his car, and even his wife...

At first, Cheryl didn't understand.

Why do some captains cry and wail as if they're about to go down with their ships when they see their ships smashed to pieces?

It wasn't until the Homecoming Ship first docked in dry dock that he truly experienced that heartache.

This is also the main reason why he chose to remodel and upgrade the Homecoming ship instead of replacing it with a new one.

To put it bluntly...

I can't bear to part with it...

With Jack and the broker's connections, the only material left to collect is the main ingredient.

However, once the profits from the Giant Whale arrive, it will mostly just be a matter of spending some money.

Spend some money...

Not shameful...

Besides gold coins, there are also points, which are great.

Chalice's consciousness gradually faded.

His instincts kicked in, and he suddenly realized that he was in one of the safest places on Simon Island.

So Charys let himself fall into a deep sleep, enjoying this rare and peaceful rest...

……

"I say... Director Jack, are you sure you want to recommend a Tier 1 Extraordinary as your core captain?"

Two days later at the council meeting, Jack smiled slightly as he listened to his old rival's doubts.

"Director Grayson, when do I need to explain my actions to you?"

Jack turned to look at the head of the long table. "President, although Cherissa is only at the first level right now, soon... he will be a genuine second-level extraordinary being."

"Moreover, his points are already enough to be promoted to Silver-level Navigator. After all, hunting down a giant whale and bringing it back intact is a performance that fully deserves the status of a Silver-level Navigator."

Before the chairman, who was in the main seat, could speak.

Grayson, sporting a beard and smoking a cigarette, sneered and said, "Director Jack, as far as I know, this Cherries's background isn't exactly clean!"

"It is said that he was a shipwreck survivor brought back by Captain Sartre of the Tulip during one of his voyages, but the information he registered after arriving on the island was full of loopholes."

Grayson, having finally gotten a chance to speak to Jack, this interrogator who was so harsh and almost ruthless, couldn't wait to retort, "I can't remember, I can't recall anything, I don't even have a shred of recollection! Oh, oh, oh!"

"Is this the answer of a normal person? So I dare say that this Mr. Cherries' background is unclear, and even you can't defend him!"

Jack's eyes narrowed.

He had already prepared his explanation for the doubts surrounding Chalice's identity.

However, he didn't need to defend himself; the chairman, who had remained silent while sitting in the main seat, finally gave his opinion.

"Regarding my identity... we'll discuss the specifics later."

In short, it was glossed over lightly.

The president put down the documents in his hand, leaned back lazily in his chair and said, "Anyway, I'm just a core captain, not someone running for a high-ranking position in the association."

"It's pointless for those who do the work to care so much. As long as they can do their jobs well, that's all that matters! All outsiders must be purified by the church, let alone someone like him who is the captain."

"If there's a problem... at most we'll be held accountable for negligence, but the church, which is specifically responsible for isolating the abyss from corruption, is the one that can't escape responsibility."

"Besides... I've seen his file."

The chairman pointed to the files on the table. "When he came to Simon Island, he worked diligently and rose from a sailor to a captain in less than three years. After that, he hardly took any rest..."

He glanced at the board members sitting on either side of the long table.

Almost none of these high-ranking officials who once made great contributions to the Navigators' Association are still at sea today.

"Everyone..."

The president emphasized, "I think everyone should recall the mission of the Navigators' Association, which is to provide convenient and effective services for captains who dare to go to sea."

"Isn't a diligent and promising young captain worth our investment? His core identity simply gives him access to more resources. If he can make good use of these resources, wouldn't he be able to accomplish his mission even better?"

"But...President..."

Grayson stubbed out his cigarette, then tried one last time to dissuade him: "Cherry is different from other captains; he's someone the governor has taken a liking to."

"In the end, it didn't work out, and he definitely left a bad impression on the governor. If the association includes him as a core member, it might incur the governor's displeasure..."

"The Governor?"

The president looked at him with a half-smile, "The Governor's Mansion is indeed the most powerful force on Simon Island, but in the end, Governor Michonne is only a third-tier extraordinary being."

"No matter how powerful he is, no matter how many artifacts or armies he possesses, he is still just a low-ranking figure. The association respects him, but that doesn't mean it fears him."

"Grayson, please don't say such things again, otherwise I'll take it as a threat and warning from you on behalf of the Governor to the Association."

"No, no, no! President, you know me!"

Grayson immediately explained, "Although I dislike Jack, he is absolutely loyal to the Association! I'm just being thorough. Since you said we don't need to care about the Governor's Office's opinion, then naturally... I won't object!"

The chairman looked at the scheming man with the big beard, smiled, and stopped pursuing the topic.

With his clear statement, the other council members who were sitting on the sidelines watching the fight were even less likely to jump out and obstruct it.

After all, even if they didn't like Jack, they had to admit the importance of this third-level interrogator to the association.

Besides, they had no grudge against Jack, and their own core captain's application would have to be reviewed by Jack.

From both a public and private perspective, they had no reason to object.

then.

Jack, who had prepared a whole speech, barely had time to use his debating skills, and his application was approved without any trouble.

then.

While Cheryl was still reeling from receiving the giant whale's "legacy," another piece of good news arrived.

"Core captain?"

The person who exclaimed in surprise was not Cherries, but the association manager who was responsible for liaising with him.

He glanced at Cheryl, whose face showed surprise, and then at Jack, who had come to deliver the message.

Congratulations, sir!

He congratulated them very quickly.

"Is the payment complete?"

Jack asked, "Is the amount about what you estimated?"

"Three hundred and forty gold coins plus three hundred points. If we sell the extraordinary materials as well, the profit will double."

Chalice was very satisfied.

"Hmm...that's definitely the price."

Jack nodded to the manager, not using his position to force the obsequious subordinate to pay more.

"The materials should be stored in the warehouse for now; otherwise, just storing these extraordinary materials would be a troublesome matter."

He smiled at Chalice, "Let's go! You're my first core captain, so I should give you some explanation."

Third-floor office.

Chalice toyed with a bronze badge that was noticeably more intricate and beautifully patterned, and asked with some curiosity, "Director Jack, is it really alright for me to be a Bronze Captain?"

"What could be wrong?"

Jack remained calm and composed, as if everything was under control.

"At most, there will be a few annoying flies buzzing around."

He got straight to the point, saying, "From today onwards, you and I are bound together. As an investment, besides the main material you exchanged for with the green token, I'll also take care of the other one for you!"

"However, you'll have to find the supporting materials yourself. I won't spend all my time on your affairs, especially something as small as this."

"Thank you! I understand!"

Chalice appeared pleased, but not ecstatic.

Only through the exchange of interests can lasting harmony be achieved between the two sides.

He knew very well that Jack's generosity would inevitably come with an even more challenging task.

"So... what can I do for you?"

"I have no personal relationships, so don't worry about me doing any difficult personal chores for you."

Jack stated frankly, "I'll only assign you classified missions from the association. There are a few right now. What do you think?"

"Of course I have no problem."

Chalice hesitated before speaking, "But... I'm thinking of upgrading the Homecoming, a major overhaul! If we're setting sail soon..."

"No rush."

Jack waved his hand, "I said there are no side jobs, all of them are association assignments."

"I asked you to do this job because a classified mission requires a core captain, but you're not the only core captain in the entire association. Take care of your own business first, then think about other things."

"Understood."

Knowing that Jack disliked insincere polite attempts to persuade him to stay, Chalice stood up directly and said, "Then I'll go contact the shipyard right away and try to get the ship ready as soon as possible."

"Slow and steady wins the race."

Jack nodded and instructed, "I said there's no rush, and that means no rush. The ship absolutely cannot have any problems. You are the most valuable asset I've invested in, understand?"

"Understood, Senior Jack. I'll be going now."

Cheryl and Jack exchanged a knowing smile.

He then pushed open the door and left.

Looking at the young man's dashing figure from behind.

Jack silently curled the corners of his mouth, then finally opened a drawer, took out a photo frame, and stroked the group photo on it, his expression filled with reminiscence.

"If I hadn't executed you according to the law back then, you'd be this grown up by now, and probably a captain too..."

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