Chapter 155: Arrival, Female Player?

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After a day of sailing, the fleet merged into the s.h.i.+pping lane and gradually began to see other vessels pa.s.sing by. Led by the New Moon, the fleet formed a reverse V-shaped formation, swiftly advancing with unstoppable momentum. This fleet consisted of a total of nine wars.h.i.+ps. Each s.h.i.+p had at least three masts with billowing sails, creating a rustling sound. The dense rows of cannons on both sides of the s.h.i.+ps sent s.h.i.+vers down peoples spines.

Among them, the New Moon, positioned at the forefront of the V-shape, was an enormous behemoth. In any fleet, a wars.h.i.+p of this tonnage and size would serve as the flags.h.i.+p. At present, it was equipped with a full complement of cannons, greatly enhancing its intimidating power.

As the leader of the fleet, the New Moon didnt slow down or evade any opposing s.h.i.+ps that came their way. Instead, it charged forward with an imposing aura, as if daring anyone to stand in its path. The oncoming s.h.i.+ps, caught off guard, panicked and changed course to avoid them, keeping a safe distance.

Witnessing this scene, the recently subdued Black Skeleton Pirates burst into laughter, accompanied by some vulgar remarks. They were practically wearing their arrogance on their faces.

The pa.s.sengers on the s.h.i.+ps that had narrowly avoided collision looked at the colossal New Moon, bristling with cannons on its sides, and the eight fully armed large wars.h.i.+ps in its fleet. They dared not utter a word.

In the ocean, there existed unique and straightforward rules. The larger the s.h.i.+p and the more cannons it carried, the greater the authority it held. Clearly, Ji Chen now possessed such authority.

Observing the s.h.i.+ps making way for them on the s.h.i.+pping lane, Ji Chen became emotional. It was true that being physically or metaphorically strong could lead to success or favorable outcomes. Without saying a word, he could make others voluntarily yield.

Some natives and players pondered the ident.i.ty of this fleet as they watched the New Moon and its eight wars.h.i.+ps sail away. Could it be the Bauhinia Alliance? The Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce? Or perhaps a fleet from a certain duchy or kingdom?

Some old captains who had been sailing in the Western Mid-Ocean for decades suddenly realized something and their faces changed. They immediately instructed their sailors to steer the s.h.i.+ps away, fearing they would be noticed. Captain, why are we sailing away at full speed? There doesnt seem to be any danger, a young sailor asked in confusion.

You fool! the captain scolded angrily. Didnt you notice that something was off about that fleet?

Whats wrong? They were just a bit domineering. Its probably a fleet from some powerful force

Thats no ordinary Chamber of Commerce, Alliance, or duchy fleet. They might be ruthless pirates!

The young sailors face turned pale. But they dont look like pirates

Did you forget about the Black Skeleton Pirates that often haunt these waters? Do they proudly fly their black flag to announce theyre pirates? The Black Skeleton Pirates often disguise their pirate s.h.i.+ps as ordinary vessels, mingling among the s.h.i.+pping lanes. But once they find their target, they hoist the black skeleton flag and plunder. If we hadnt left earlier, what would have happened if the pirates noticed us?

The young sailor suddenly realized the situation, s.h.i.+vering with lingering fear, grateful that their s.h.i.+p hadnt become a target for pirates.

Ji Chen sailed innocently, unaware that others had mistakenly labeled him as a pirate. In some ways, their judgment wasnt entirely unfounded. He commanded a considerable number of pirates, his s.h.i.+ps were originally a.s.sociated with piracy, and he had been involved in piratical endeavors. Considering these factors, it was no wonder that people perceived him as a pirate.

Two days later, Ji Chen stood on the bow of the s.h.i.+p, gazing into the distance. The number of pa.s.sing s.h.i.+ps had increased, ranging from large two-masted and three-masted vessels to smaller fis.h.i.+ng boats and other small crafts. It meant that they were getting close to King Kong Island.

After two more hours, a shout came from the lookout tower on the mast. Land ahead!

In his line of sight, the outline of King Kong Island gradually emerged. Ji Chen gave the order for the fleet to circle the island and search for the reference point mentioned by I_Love_Black_Stockings.

Along the way, he noticed numerous docks lining the coast, appearing almost every few hundred meters. Each coastal player territory was marked by a dock, representing a players domain.

Seeing such a dense distribution of territories, Ji Chen felt somewhat embarra.s.sed. They had encountered dozens of player territories in such a short distance, while the vast New Moon Islands had only him as the lord. The disparity was like night and day.

As they circled around King Kong Island, they eventually reached the territory of I_Love_Black_Stockings. It was a coastal area, with half of it submerged in the sea and the other half situated on elevated ground near the sh.o.r.e. Two stone piers extended outwards, providing mooring s.p.a.ce for slightly larger single-masted s.h.i.+ps, exceeding the size of typical fis.h.i.+ng boats.

At the top of the elevated area stood the Lords Manor, and a dirt road connected it with the pier. Residential houses, blacksmith shops, and recruitment camps were built layer by layer along the slope.

Though it appeared somewhat modest, it was full of vitality, indicating that I_Love_Black_Stockings had decent governance skills.

Ji Chen opened the chat channel and privately messaged I_Love_Black_ Stockings.

Ive arrived.

What?! So fast? i thought it would take you another two days, Big Boss..