Chapter 83: Tides of Power and Command
There was one more guest in the tavern.
The three of them ate and drank there for a while, and after staying for two hours, they left and made their way toward the port.
By the time they arrived, everyone had already returned.
As Mio approached, the crew shook their heads, indicating they hadn't found the person Mio was looking for.
"Tsk. Looks like I'll have to do it myself," Mio muttered, scratching his head while surveying the port. He then looked at Hei Yan and said, "Go ask the pirates on the island if they know where the rising currents are."
Several rising currents appeared each month. As long as there were pirates who had spent enough time in these waters, some of them were bound to know the general location of the sea area where one could find a rising current. Mio didn't need specific coordinates—just a rough idea of the area.
"I understand," Hei Yan nodded and turned to leave.
As he walked away, Mio shifted his gaze toward the pirates at the port. Because Mio and his crew had gathered in one place, many of the surrounding pirates stood frozen, not daring to make any sudden moves for fear of angering them. In a world where even a small dispute could lead to death, it was safer to remain still. These pirates had seen such cruelty often—and many of them had dealt it themselves.
Looking at the frozen crowd, Mio grinned.
"Everyone," he called out, "I need a favor. I hope none of you refuse."
The pirates exchanged uneasy glances. No one responded, unsure of what Mio wanted.