Chapter 359: The Grand Duke’s Civilised Negotiation
The Pirate Captain remained silent momentarily, not responding to Kyren’s greetings.
"How did you two come to know each other?" the camp chief asked, alternating his gaze between the Grand Duke and the Pirate Captain.
"He was on the cog I gave chase to last time," Captain Blackmane answered solemnly.
"The cog ship? Wait... the story you told us about you meeting the Ro’an descendant... is that really true?" the camp chief asked in disbelief.
Captain Blackmane nodded.
His defeat from the plundering had been devastating. Worse, the story he and his men had shared with the Knights of Barges and other mercenaries had become a laughing stock, as none of them believed the Calico Pirates of the East had indeed encountered a direct Ro’an descendant with emerald eyes.
However, the other pirates who heard the tale had a different view. Most were deeply concerned when the legend was mentioned, fearing the predicament would soon reach them as well. Their strong superstitious beliefs made them wary of it.
The injury sustained from the duel had left the pirate captain unable to wield his cutlass for a time. Even now, the almost healed deep wound limited his fighting abilities, compelling him to hide his condition and avoid engaging the Knights of Barges or others.
"D*mn, I thought you were delusional!" exclaimed the camp chief.
"We may be a crafty bunch, me lord, but we be no liars when it comes to our convictions. This man was there to guard her on that very ship," Captain Blackmane said, glancing at Kyren’s handsome face before his eyes darted to the Grand Duke’s men, a flicker of fear crossing his expression.
Sensing the Pirate Captain’s gaze was searching for someone, Kyren reassured him, "Don’t worry, Her Imperial Highness is not here. However, she sends you a message."