Oh? Even the names are encrypted, truly befitting the Pirate King!

Chun said, "So it seems the information I got was real, your grandpa landed on my Plague Island in the form of an Evil Spirit, creating a Dream Realm-like Contract Space for me to impart an encrypted diary. I had to wait until I reached Master level in Sailing techniques before I could read it. So, I never knew his true identity until I just learned Master level skills with Miss Aziza's help..."

Just mention the main points, skip over the Silver Sea encounter with Villapico, and the mermaid stuff.

But Aziza was obviously logical: "My grandpa didn't even tell my dad, why—"

Chun said with emotion, "Maybe we'll have to wait until we find your grandpa, and you can ask him yourself."

Aziza sighed, "Well, Warrior, even though you're a newcomer, your fame is quite substantial. It's not surprising that grandpa is looking for you, right?"

The Siren laughed, "Exactly, I also fancy his reputation!"

Uh... Being at Negative Level, should I feel honored?

Anyway, let's skip the details and get to the business.

Chun said earnestly, "Miss Aziza, when I realized it was your grandpa's inheritance, I decided to cooperate with you, what do you think?"

Aziza was straightforward, "It's my pleasure to collaborate with such an outstanding newcomer like the Warrior. Let's split evenly, fifty-fifty!"

Uh, you're too straightforward! But if I win over your heart, you'll be mine so there's no need to split!

Chun said, "This is your inheritance, Miss Aziza should take the larger share—"

Aziza insisted, "No, let's split fifty-fifty! Otherwise, it would seem I'm not being a friend. So, shall we depart now?"

Chun was stunned, "Now?"

This could likely be the 4th layer of Hell! Are we strong enough? But it seems we don't have anything else to do, right?

Chun remembered something, "Miss Aziza, aren't you going to inform the other pirates? In case you're not here, they'd be leaderless and in chaos?"

Aziza seriously said, "Do you know the legend of the Pirate King? I mean my father."

Seems during the public beta, guests at Vivian Tavern often mentioned it, but they talked more about your beauty...

"I know a little, like going out to sea in search of treasures and seemingly not bothering with plundering merchant ships, right?"

Aziza said, "Indeed, always treasure hunting. It's even possible he went to find my grandpa's treasure, but is there a chance my father also faced misfortune like my grandpa?"

Chun was stunned, "Ah this?"

Aziza said, "The current setup of the Sea of a Thousand Islands is basically a few top leaders like Blackbeard, Bluebeard, and Redbeard discussing matters. But they insist on treating me like a princess, as if I'm some big leader— I know what they're plotting, but I'm indeed infatuated with this pseudo-power. So let's set out, and once I truly consolidate power, the prospects of our cooperation will be immeasurable!"

I see! After all, she's the Sea Pearl, not the Pirate Queen...

Chun didn't waste words, "Then let's set off!"

The Siren laughed, "It's getting more interesting, let's install the statue first! Seems like it can restore the ship's durability."

Chun took out an item, and indeed it was a glowing palm-sized mermaid statue holding a trident!

Chun exclaimed, "The attributes didn't mention it could restore ship durability?"

The Siren laughed, "Our ship is different; it's an Undead ship. Restoring the fatigue of the Undead is restoring durability."

Holy Shit!

Aziza was even more awestruck, "This ship is amazing!"

The Siren smiled, "When the wish of the Undead to travel the world and return home is fulfilled, they will ascend to become Holy Spirits, and that would be truly great..."

Aziza was astonished, "The homeland of the Undead? Do they have to return to the Old World?"

The topic of returning to the Old World again, my Aileen bank card is from an Old World bank: "How to return to the Old World?"

Aziza shook her head, "The passage to the Old World is guarded by gods from the Golden Empire, only ships from the Golden Empire can pass, and they must go through checks by the Gods. Other ships from any of the Five Cities can't enter."

The Siren said, "Those gods are pretty much like Realm Gods, indeed, there's no direct way over, but maybe we'll find other natural passages."

Aziza said, "Or gain Golden Empire citizenship."

Then it might not be just a hidden map, maybe it's even another planet?

Anyway, use the Divine Artifact!

The light of the statue flew to the ship's bow, instantly enlarging and becoming a tangible entity consistent with the ship's black color, embodying both the mermaid's seductive allure and the trident's stern majesty, kudos to the visual designers!

——System prompt: You chose to install the statue at the bow of the Obsidian, greatly enhancing its performance and gaining the Special Skill Divine Protection!

——System prompt: You are blessed by the statue's Divine Protection, and your plague has been further contained.

Chun was truly conflicted, "Ah! My plague truly got the Divine Protection? Could it just heal itself like this?"

The Siren suddenly came to her senses, "Ah, our Jade Warrior! My Crow Legion!"

Holy Shit, did she bring the Crows on board again?

Though I've always thought biological troops are unethical, I can't not have them, and they can't be carelessly obliterated!

Chun asked, "These 13 warriors aren't necessarily from our guild, will they receive the Divine Protection effect?"

The Siren sighed, "Never played this part, I'm not sure, let's just watch and find out."

Alright, let's see what fate has in store. If they do get Divine Protection, that's 13 good deeds.

Chun remembered another thing, "Miss Aziza, to ensure we definitely receive the Divine Protection effect, would you mind joining my guild?"

Aziza was momentarily surprised, "I don't see why not, but with my pirate identity, I'm afraid I might bring you trouble."

Joking, not having a big shot in my guild is the biggest trouble for me.

——Black Flag Order prompt: Congratulations! Aziza the Sea Pearl joins the guild, becoming the fifth member, and the guild's reputation increases.

This feels like welcoming someone into the palace, I wonder what Fafnir, the director behind the scenes, would think when she sees this? Definitely assuming I've acquired a huge fortune, she'll intensify her support.

But considering Aziza's described situation, does she really have immense wealth? Could it be all hype?

But even hype has value, if other guilds see her with us, wouldn't they eagerly want to do business with us? Seeking pirate protection...

...

After preparations, the Obsidian entered the Vortex Spatial Gate exposed by the death of the Realm God.

The screen went black, changing scenes, and Chun found himself in a sea domain filled with the same black mist and reefs.

——System prompt: You've entered an Exotic Sea Domain.

Eh? Setting up a base here sounds great, doesn't it?

But that's not the priority now, first full speed ahead to find Grandpa Pirate King's shipwreck location.

"Aileen, estimate how long it will take to reach the shipwreck location?"

Aileen was quite excited, "About three days? Four days?"

Holy Shit! If it were a regular ship, wouldn't it take over a week?

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