Chapter 271

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Chapter 271: Father

After everyone discussed it, the Silent Mary was taken away by the Church of Dawn Goddess.

Um… this taking away doesn’t mean just leaving; the ship Karoso means to cash in, and the money should be shared among those who took part in this battle.

This thing is too evil, and unlike the Black Pearl that is bound with Elizabeth, swallowing it carelessly could have unknown consequences.

Moreover, after the trial of ‘hunger,’ neither Karoso nor Russell dare to use it.

In that case, exchanging it for some money is the best result.

Compared to other forces, letting the church study it is the most authoritative.

After talking about these matters, Russell had other things to do, and the rest of the people went back to their ship for the time being.

The Black Pearl will be steered by Elizabeth, leading HMS Johenna Smith and taking everyone away from the Endless Sea.

Not only that, but Black Pearl will also secure HMS Johenna Smith, saving its energy.

……

After seeing everyone else leave, Russell stood beside Elizabeth and looked at her, who suddenly seemed much more mature, and couldn’t help but feel a bit heartbroken.

"You… are taking this kind of risk for the first time, right?" Russell said with a sigh.

"It’s my second time, the first was in the City of Freedom," Elizabeth replied.

Her first and second mates are both eighth-tier, and both can fight Russell now, so Elizabeth feels very confident.

"That time doesn’t count as an adventure…" Russell shook his head and suddenly asked, "Did you know I was on the ship before?"

"Karoso told me."

"You didn’t get involved with the young ones, did you?"

"No, no way!" Elizabeth remembered the artificial respiration in the sea and what happened in the bathroom, and her pretty face turned red.

The first two times could be explained away as accidents, but in the end, Elizabeth’s head was resting on Karoso’s shoulder, just like a young couple.

At that time, Elizabeth really saw Karoso as someone she could rely on.

Karoso had saved Elizabeth many times, and although his methods were old, they still worked well.

This adventure together sparked a strong connection between them.

"Hmm?" Russell looked Elizabeth up and down, his brows furrowing. "If you really like him, just tell me, and I can help you propose. Don’t let the fact that he’s a duke’s son fool you; you are the daughter of the biggest arms dealer in the world. Forget about the duke’s son — if those kingdoms knew I was marrying off my daughter, princes and kings would line up for you to choose."

"Finding some first heirs is not impossible either."

"I don’t have much with him." After going through real storms and waves, Elizabeth quickly calmed down. "It’s just that during the adventure, I felt more camaraderie with my comrades…"

She truly liked Karoso, especially since he didn’t like her, which sparked Elizabeth’s competitive spirit.

But she is a pirate, a pirate who has inherited the spirit of Tige. She wants to fight for herself, and even… be a bit bold and take Karoso for herself.

The only thing that should not be done is to be with Karoso through marriage to Osiris.

Can such a person really be called a pirate?

"I see." Russell quietly put down the knife in his hand. "So, this ship belongs to you now?"

"Of course, don’t underestimate me just because I am only a seventh-tier. On the ship, I can show eighth-tier fighting power!" Elizabeth said proudly. "With the Black Pearl, I am invincible!"

"What a wonderful experience. Perhaps it wanted to find a new master, which is why it brought you back to the past?" Russell said with a sigh. "There were many details you didn’t mention before, right?"

"I’ve said enough, and I don’t want to say any more." Elizabeth was silent for a moment. "This time, I truly understand life and death."

"Understanding is good, but do you still want to be a pirate?" Russell’s gaze was on Elizabeth.

"Yes, I want to be more than just a pirate; I want to be the Pirate King." Elizabeth smiled slightly. "Otherwise, how would I deserve the Black Pearl?"

"With it and with them, you have enough to protect yourself." Russell thought for a moment, three eighth-tier experts, seven seventh-tier experts, such a pirate ship is rare in this era.

"Try not to go too far." Russell said, "Otherwise, the armies of various countries are not to be taken lightly."

"With the strength of the Black Pearl, who would be so foolish to attack for such a small gain?" Elizabeth rolled her eyes, "A single province has only a few eighth-tier, one eighth-tier can defeat a brigade. Using three brigades to attack one ship is not worth it."

"Ha, you have truly grown up." Russell shook his head.

He never imagined that just one ordinary journey would allow Elizabeth to cross a step she could never cross before.

Looking into her eyes and feeling her experiences, Russell knew he could not stop Elizabeth from sailing away.

"I am an arms dealer, my daughter is the Pirate King; our family is so amusing!" Russell laughed.

"It is indeed amusing, Dad."

"Wait, what did you call me?" Russell was taken aback.

"Daddy," Elizabeth blinked and said, "Am I really adopted?"

Russell let out an excited screech, threw away his cane, picked up Elizabeth, and laughed, "Hahaha… Did you just call me Daddy? Do you accept me now?"

"Put me down, let me go…" Elizabeth said shyly, "I… just figured a few things out."

Pirates have no tomorrow; they do not know when they will die.

Elizabeth did not want to regret before she died for not calling Russell Daddy.

Looking at the experiences of those pirates, Elizabeth had come to understand Russell.

She hadn’t completely forgiven him, but that didn’t stop her from calling him Daddy.

"It’s good that you’ve figured it out… it’s good!"

……

Karoso and Alita were walking on their way back.

"Teacher, congratulations, you are now eighth-tier," Karoso said.

"And congratulations to you, you’re sixth-tier now," Alita patted Karoso on the shoulder. "Luckily, I’ve also leveled up, or I wouldn’t be able to handle you, little rascal."

"No matter how much I improve, you will always be my teacher."

Karoso knew that Alita had made two seventh-tier Golden Cards in just a few hours, and he couldn’t help but admire her.

Back then, Null and 『』 took four hours to make just one.

Of course, this was with the help of the Forbidden Sea, the power of Merlin, and using eighth-tier materials.

But that didn’t matter; the fact is, she made two seventh-tier Golden Cards.

"Hmm, very good," Alita pinched Karoso’s cheek. "Was this trip dangerous? I heard you downplaying it before, so you didn’t want us to worry, right?"

"Phew, I’m glad I’m not alone." Karoso smiled slightly.

From the story in the game, Karoso was truly a dark and lonely hero, taking on all the burdens alone.

And this time…

There is Elizabeth, and Neymar, that’s good too.

Karoso thought for a moment and added Teresa to the list.

These people are all very important companions.

I am not alone.

"It seems you are getting ready for seventh-tier cards," Alita remarked. "I wonder when you will break through to seventh-tier."

"Four to six is manageable, but seventh-tier requires real effort. I want to build a stronger foundation," Karoso said. "Teacher, please go back first; I will check on Neymar."

"Good."

……

Now Celica is talking with Merlin about this matter, to find out if what Minaret said before is true or not.

Both of them are among the oldest elves, and Minaret knows it, just as Merlin does.

Celica realized that having a wise elder like Merlin to consult about something is a lucky thing.

"You said… Neymar didn’t know how to open the time tunnel, and then Sophia’s divine power was greatly weakened…" Celica stroked her chin, "Do you know if Neymar did anything else besides opening the time tunnel?"

"I don’t know, I’m afraid she doesn’t know herself. At that time, she was in a state of being eroded by the laws, acting purely on instinct," Merlin shook his head. "Perhaps she does know; such things are too rare for me to be sure."

"Could it be that Neymar used divine power to pull Karoso back?" Celica thought of a possibility.

"Maybe," Merlin didn’t tell Celica the whole truth.

Celica is simple-minded, but Merlin is very clever.

She probably knows what happened, but she won’t say anything.

She hasn’t spoken to Karoso Elizabeth, so she can’t say that nothing happened, but pretending to be clueless is fine at this moment.

Knock, knock, knock…

Just then, the sound of knocking came.

Celica walked to the door, opened it, and saw Karoso, so she let him in.

"I want to see Neymar."

"Go ahead."

Before, no one was allowed to see Neymar; Celica wasn’t being unkind, she was just afraid that something like this would happen.

The Church of the Lord of Eternity is hidden away and very powerful. If Merlin had seen Sophia before and sent her there, and she turned out to be from the Church, then this disaster could be because of Merlin.

But now that it has happened, it doesn’t hurt to take a look. It can also bring some comfort.

Karoso walked into Neymar’s room.

The protection around Neymar had faded, and she was quietly lying on the bed.

Karoso sat by the bed and gently touched Neymar’s hand.

Thank you, my dear. If it weren’t for you, I would be in real trouble this time.

Thud.

Neymar gently held Karoso’s hand and slowly opened her eyes.

Her blue color had faded and turned back to gold.

"Brother, are you okay…?" Karoso quickly made a shushing gesture.

Neymar glanced outside and immediately understood.

"Hmm?" Celica walked in from outside. "Did you know that Karoso is in trouble?"

"Just now… I don’t know what happened…" Neymar looked pained. "But I could feel that my brother was in danger, and then, I seemed to have done something, but I can’t remember anything. I just remember chatting happily with Sophia. We were both feeling very warm, then I lost consciousness…"

"Master Celica, didn’t you say this place was very safe?"