radicalducati Chapter 70 Two Gold Coins
Chapter 70 Two Gold Coins
"quick!"
"Hurry up! Don't dawdle!"
"The bucket! Damn it, throw the water out!"
"That's all! All the buckets are in use!"
"Then use your ass to carry water! The boat is sinking; if we don't hurry, everyone will die!"
Dark clouds covered the sky, and thunder roared down like rain.
The massive Black Goat resembled a rootless leaf floating on the sea, swaying with the wind and rising and falling with the waves.
The autumn rain was bitterly cold. The large raindrops hitting my face felt like being punched, leaving a lingering tingling sensation.
The people on the ship couldn't distinguish between day and night; this was a dark moment unique to the storm.
The sounds of thunder, rain, waves, and wind echoed each other, creating a harmonious symphony that together formed the fervent call of the sea god from his underwater palace.
The pirates wore straw sandals, sandals, boots, and even went barefoot, running endlessly on the ship.
Stepping on the rain-soaked wooden planks produced a dull, echoing sound.
If even a behemoth like the Black Goat cannot control its own destiny on the vast ocean, what right do the sailors on board have to fight against fate?
People finally remembered that everything on the sea surface had always been dominated by the ocean.
At least, that's what Henry thought.
They barely escaped the encirclement and the ambush of the loyal dogs, only to be caught in a surprise attack by a storm.
The huge gap in the Black Goat greatly reduced the ship's waterproofing, allowing rainwater to fall directly into the deep hull.
As a result, the water level in the cabin rose sharply, and Henry had no choice but to order everyone to desperately pour water back into the sea so that the goats could live a little longer.
A few days earlier, Henry had prayed that some fresh water could be replenished from the sea, as the ship's fresh water supply was nearly exhausted.
But to his utter surprise, his prayers were answered.
However, the way Henry responded was by no means what he expected...
Henry suddenly remembered that he had also prayed for something else.
When surrounded by the allied forces, he prayed to God, the sea god, and the stars, offering his entire pirate crew in exchange for Natalie's safety.
The pirate crew now only has the Black Goat left, and this old beast seems destined to be sacrificed by the sea.
Could it be that the gods truly exist, and they heard Henry's prayer?
If that's the case...
If it could truly bring Natalie's safety...
So, to die alongside the Black Mountain and sink to the bottom of the sea could be considered a fitting end for a pirate.
The rain soaked his curly hair, making his bronze skin appear even more radiant and glossy.
Henry seemed relieved by his earlier thoughts, and a smile even appeared on his face.
"Boss!"
He was interrupted by a shout that made him turn around.
Benson spat, spitting out the rainwater that had splashed into his mouth:
"This damn weather will kill us all sooner or later. The black goats have no resistance to rain now."
"I can see that, Benson, but aren't people being sent out to do everything they can to save the water right now?"
"The problem is that we can't keep up with the rate at which the water is flooding the cabin," Benson said.
At this moment, Viktor also came over and added:
"Moreover, we are heading in the same direction as the storm. At the current speed of the Black Goat, we simply cannot escape this rain cloud. Sir, you must make a decision."
Henry knew this all too well.
But he also had other worries in his heart.
They are now moving due east, and once they change course, it will be difficult to find their correct location again.
There is no second Yupiao Island on the high seas; once they lose their way, death awaits them.
In addition, the kingdom's fleet may still be in pursuit.
That day, the loyal dog ambushed the Black Goat, but a ship flying the flag of the Golden Plains held them back.
This allowed Henry and the others to escape.
Next time, I'm afraid I won't be so lucky.
But even now, Henry still doesn't know why that ship saved him.
He knew absolutely nothing about the Duchess of Lorraine Plain.
However, Henry knew that Benson and Victor were right; if they didn't leave the stormy area immediately, everyone on board would die.
Although he still hesitated, the time had come for Henry to make his own decision.
The current course is to the east, the route we came from is to the west, the north is all enemies, and the south is only the unknown.
But within the unknown, there may be hope.
"So..."
Henry spoke, his voice slightly hoarse.
"Turn around and head south."
Even in the rain, the burly Miko remained unmoved, truly a competent helmsman.
He precisely turned the rudder, making it easy for the Black Goat to tilt and turn in the wind.
Henry was filled with mixed emotions as he watched this scene unfold.
I'm still running away, Henry thought, and now I'm even running away from the weather.
After sailing for several hours, they finally made it through the storm.
Only then did Henry realize that it was still daytime.
The sky was half overcast and half bright.
Henry looked back on the road he had come from. It is said that rainbows often appear after a storm, but he searched for them with all his might and found nothing.
Then came the jellyfish's report:
"An island has been spotted not far ahead."
Henry had carefully examined the nautical charts of the nearby waters countless times over the past few days; if there were islands in the vicinity, he couldn't possibly be unaware of them.
But when he looked in the direction indicated by the jellyfish, he indeed saw a black dot in the distance.
In other words, it was an unnamed island.
Victor said, "Sir, we believe the Black Goat should choose to land on the island."
"There might be nothing on the island," Henry said.
"But perhaps there is something," Victor replied, shrugging. "But that's not important. The Black Goat has been through war and a long journey, and has just escaped a storm. It needs a full overhaul."
Anyone who has seen the current state of the Black Goat will understand that Victor is right.
There was a conspicuous and horrifying huge wound on the sheep's waist, one of its legs was broken, and the remaining three hooves were probably not intact either.
Despite the ship's abundance of glory and honor, no one can guarantee that it can complete the rest of its journey in this state.
Henry had no choice but to compromise:
"Alright then, notify everyone to prepare to dock."
Yes, since the Battle of the South China Sea began, none of the people on board have set foot on land for several months.
The crew members also need some rest and recuperation.
Soon, the pirates landed.
This is a long and narrow island oriented north to south, so it was not easy for Henry and his companions to spot the island from the direction they came from.
The island has rocky outcrops that form two hills, creating a loop in the shape of an "8" that provided a place for pirates to move around and rest.
Henry sent pirates to explore the island, and they discovered that there were many coconut trees growing there.
Coconuts are edible, and coconut wood is also a high-quality timber that Victor can use to repair ships.
Afterwards, Victor, along with half the crew, began some emergency repairs on the ship.
Benson, on the other hand, led half of the pirates to fish.
Half a day later, nearing evening, someone suddenly reminded Henry:
"Boss, a ship is approaching!"