Chapter 231

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Chapter 231: An Unexpected Reunion

Just two hours later, the pursuing ship was completely out of sight.

"I didn’t expect the coral island’s patrol boat to be much faster than others of its kind, but following us, they won’t even get a peach to eat, haha."

A’wei chuckled proudly twice, patted the helmsman on the back, and walked out of the cockpit.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw two young "lovers" whispering in a corner.

This made him so angry that he wanted to punch them right then and there.

He decided to hold back for now since there were a few crates of wine in the cabin of his small boat. If the little mage set the ship on fire without care and the fire couldn’t be put out in time, then there would be real trouble.

Looking at these pampered youngsters, he had planned to demand a ransom from them and then sell them for a good price. If he spends or loses the money he gets from them, then it would all go to waste.

"How are you two doing? Are you getting used to life on the ship?"

A’wei tried to look friendly and cheerful as he greeted Rin and Emilia.

Rin turned around and smiled back at him, "It’s not bad, but I think this boat is quite small. I wonder where my fellow and I will sleep tonight."

"Oh, I forgot to mention earlier, if you two sleep together, there is a spare small storeroom where Tang Teng can stay."

A’wei regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth and couldn’t help but slap himself.

Why add more words when talking about the small storeroom? Wasn’t it just torturing himself with unnecessary thoughts?

"Well, Rin and I will sleep together."

Waste Hero immediately responded without any hesitation.

"Ahem." Rin felt a bit embarrassed, "That’s what she said."

A’wei forced a smile, "I’ll have someone clear the space now. Don’t mind the simple room; all the crew members on our ship sleep in bunk beds."

"Er’hei, come here!"

A’wei shouted loudly, and soon a very skinny man, about thirty years old with very dark skin, walked out of the cabin.

The man kept his head down, looking very awkward and a bit gloomy.

But Rin wasn’t fooled by his appearance.

This guy, named Er’hei, was the spear thrower from the two ranks mentioned by Waste Hero.

Even though he wasn’t carrying any weapons, he was wearing a lot of spears everywhere, which could be easily thrown as weapons.

"Call the mouse, you two, go in and prepare a room for the guests, clean it up, okay?"

A’wei said this and secretly signaled Er’hei, who nodded silently and walked away.

Instead of pretending to help, Rin stayed and chatted with A’wei, mainly about their destination, Bicester City.

When A’wei heard about Bicester City, he instinctively took out his pipe and took a few puffs.

"Honestly, that place is not easy to get by. There are many gangs and skilled individuals. Even the local adventurers are mostly associated with the gangs."

"People like us, who wander around, are just small fry. If we join a big gang, we’ll be just minions. If the small ones join, they’ll be squeezed out with little to no opportunities, it’s not worth it."

"That’s why the few of us work independently, doing odd jobs to make a living."

A’wei sighed, these words were not deceiving Rin. Bicester City is treacherous, with so much competition and internal struggles. Small fish like them have no place to thrive.

It was time for Rin to show some concern, "So, does that mean it’s difficult to get into business there?"

"Young buddy, if your family insists on doing business in Bicester City, you better get on good terms with the docks once you’re in the city."

To show his friendliness and goodwill, A’wei kindly provided Rin with some important information.

"In Bicester City, there are two major gangs. One is called Emperor of the Sea, led by Boss Pi, occupying the east of the city. The other one is Blood Panther King, with Boss Xie as their leader."

"The two powerful figures, after the old Viscount died, would pressure any new nobles to change their territory. They only join forces in times like this; otherwise, they compete fiercely, each wanting to defeat the other. If someone came to pay tribute, they would have to choose one, or they wouldn’t know how they would die."

Rin seemed very humble and eager to learn, but in reality, he rarely absorbed what was being said.

After chatting for over an hour, when Er’hei mentioned the room being tidied up, the discussion about Bicester City finally came to an end.

"Thank you, everyone. Let’s go inside and have a look."

Rin stood up and, after a brief word with Er’hei, the sharp-faced young man, and A’wei, took Rin inside to see.

Below deck was a large cargo hold and two small rooms, one of which had been cleared for Rin.

Strictly speaking, this should be called a future prison cell.

The room was furnished with a few boxes and a bed made of stacked boxes with just a mattress on top.

Not only was it simple, but the room only had a small ventilation opening in the upper right corner, making it very stuffy.

"We’re stuck with these conditions for now, just bear with it. We’ll reach Bicester City in just three or four days," said the man with a sharp chin and monkey-like cheeks.

Rin nodded helplessly, "Well, thanks a lot then."

A’wei followed along, smiling brightly, "No need to be polite. According to the rules of the sea, when guests come aboard a ship, we always have a drink at night. Don’t mind us being rough folks."

"Drink… alcohol?"

Rin’s face stiffened, quickly waving his hand, "Forget it, my father is strict, I’m not old enough to drink yet."

"That’s no problem. We have Coral City sparkling water on board, let’s go. It’s a good chance for you to taste Er’hei’s skills, he’s a master at teppanyaki."

Rin reluctantly went back to the deck with a silent sigh, unable to refuse.

The space originally reserved for whales on the deck had been turned into a grill area. Several people sat around together, even the helmsman joined.

They chatted animatedly, though their topics revolved around women and money, it had the essence of life at sea.

Rin and Emilia sat together. Rin glanced at Er’hei, who was grilling meat on the stove.

Then, a man carried a barrel of wine out. Others quickly picked up cups, waiting for him to uncork the barrel and pour the wine.

This is a common kind of wheat wine in the other world, made from barley, similar to beer but stronger.

This wine is very cheap and can be seen in every continent, being enjoyed by adventurers or common folks.

As for A’wei, he brought out two bottles of sparkling water and placed them in front of Rin and Emilia.

Rin quietly stood up, opened a bottle for A’wei, got a cup and joined the crowd.

Soon, plates of meat were served, and the people on the ship raised their cups, cheering and drinking.

Waste Hero is the leading lady in the other world, not a mediocre hero that can be found in low-quality stories.

She has a strong resistance, so this medicine is like drinking grape juice to her.

To poison her, you need a legendary potion at least.

So, Waste Hero didn’t hesitate at all, he chugged half a bottle down and then accidentally dropped it on the ground.

"Oh."

The crisp sound of breaking glass, the girl’s scream, and the splashing water all drew everyone’s attention.

Rin took the opportunity to switch a bottle of sparkling water with his hidden space ring, with swift and smooth movements.

To master this set, you must first be a straight-A student in chemistry experiments.

Secondly, you need a naughty sister at home who always wants to drink when she’s upset, claiming it’s for inspiration. Rin always quickly replaces his sister’s alcohol with juice.

By the time A’wei noticed, Rin had already calmly taken a few sips from the bottle.

A’wei gave them a thumbs up and raised his own glass, about to take a sip.

Next to him, a short chubby man’s cup also fell to the ground. He looked dazedly at the door while rubbing his eyes.

"What’s wrong with you?"

The other people grumbled impatiently and subconsciously followed his gaze to look over.

Suddenly, a large box appeared at the cabin door. To everyone’s surprise, the box was lifted up and revealed a pair of small shoes. It then moved forward a few steps while still being lifted.

A’wei angrily slammed down his cup and glared at one of the persons, saying, "Didn’t I tell you to tie her up tightly and put her in the box? What is going on?"

After being scolded, the young guy felt wronged and said, "I tied her up like a rice dumpling with her legs and feet bound tightly. I don’t know what happened."

"Why are you all standing still? Tie them up together."

Seeing Rin and Emilia drink the bubbly water with medicine, the people on the ship stopped pretending and turned into fierce and malicious figures at that moment.

This is a strong medicine. Usually, people will collapse within two minutes after drinking it.

Rin put down the bottle and said, feeling a bit disappointed, "Why didn’t you pack more at this time?"

A’wei, pulling out his knife, was puzzled, "Pack… pack what? What do you mean?"

Saying this, he felt a bit uneasy inside.

Rin took out the Magic Book, yawned, "Such a downer, almost turning into a jet warrior, but of course, at this time…"

"Well, smashing your dog head and pouring it in directly would work too, just don’t know if throwing it into the sea to feed the fish will pollute the ocean."

"You… you guys… knew already?"

As A’wei spoke, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he swiftly rushed towards Rin with his knife.

Seeing Rin casually flipping through the Magic Book, he thought to himself, what a novice, no real combat experience at all, a smug smile appearing on his face.

A mage without even a shield, when a warrior gets close, there’s not much chance left.

He was thinking like this, and the blade in his hand turned over.

Of course, it’s not out of pity, not wanting to kill, but simply because if he accidentally kills, he won’t get the money.

However, his triumphant smile, at this moment, suddenly froze on his face, his eyes almost popping out.

In between, Rin reached for the Magic Book, and within the magic runes of the book, a sword handle appeared out of thin air.

Grabbing the sword handle, Rin, as if performing magic, pulled out a slightly glowing, silvery metal piece.

At the moment the sword was drawn, Rin felt a mysterious feeling, like a seasoned swordsman of decades, instinctively swinging to cut.

Hidden sword energy burst from the blade, as if extending the sword length, then quickly turning into a blurry sword light due to its speed, slashing towards the enemy in the blink of an eye.

As the sword and the blade clashed, there was only a crisp breaking sound, effortlessly cutting the blade directly, slightly weakening the momentum, but the sword still cut off the enemy’s arm, which flew to the ground.

All of this happened too quickly, the thugs on the ship didn’t react at all, only the spear thrower grabbed a harpoon.

He turned around to throw, suddenly feeling a bit of a stinging wind on his face, then his throat felt cold, and the harpoon in his hand fell to the ground.

He opened his mouth, only able to make a leaking sound, his entire windpipe was cut open, and he fell stiff on the ground.

Waste Hero’s face remained unchanged, the only drop of blood on the steel sword in his hand also fell down like a snow-white sharp wind blade.

As soon as the only two Careerists put on their clothes, they were taken care of instantly, and the other people saw this and felt a chill down their spines, wanting to run into the cabin one after another.

However, there was a big box blocking the entrance to the cabin, which was already narrow. The first person to run over in a panic hit the box.

Those behind were also knocked down one by one by the people in front, rolling on the ground.

Rin waved the metal sword in his hand, then inserted it back into the Magic Book, closing the book and flipping it in his hand, looking disdainful and smug.

Finally, he had the opportunity to try out his sword-hiding skills, as a trump card, it was truly extraordinary.

The unexpected attack, coupled with a swift slashing strike like drawing a sword, would also enhance with levels, and the magic consumption was not high.

The sharpness of the metal sword…

With so many advantages, when Rin used it for the first time, he felt extremely satisfied.

Hoping to encounter more villains like robbers in the future, to practice more and accumulate skills.

After all, this sword technique is too dangerous. If one cannot control the strength in time, someone could get killed or seriously injured in a school match.

He glanced at A’wei, who had fainted on the ground after having his arm cut off, and kicked him away.

"Useless, fainting just from getting an arm chopped off. No wonder you’re only fit to be a nobody."

The current him no longer resembles the humble and polite good boy from before. His arrogant noble bully demeanor was glaringly obvious, impossible to conceal.

Hey, playing the villain role is too exciting. After a few times, it’s hard to stop. It’s becoming a habit.

The other five thugs were now skillfully holding their heads and kneeling on the ground, trembling and pleading for mercy.

Rin touched his chin, thinking about how to deal with these people, when the box beside him moved and a little girl popped out from underneath.

The girl looked around and then fixed her gaze on the astonished Rin.

She closed her toes, placed her hands in front of her, and stood in a very polite and ladylike manner.

"You seem awkward, but actually very approachable. It’s nice to see my benefactor, the cute little brother, and the not-so-easy-to-communicate cat sister. Good evening, nice to see you again."

"…What are you doing here?! And why is my prefix so long?!"