"Collecting a debt?" Lance's smile grew even wider. "It's about time to settle this account."
The captain didn't understand what he meant and thought Lance was after money, promptly agreeing.
"As long as you release us, all the money is yours. We'll leave right away and never come back."
"Are you an idiot? If I kill you, the money's mine either way."
With a single sentence, Lance killed the conversation, leaving the captain wanting to cry but having no tears.
"Now, if you answer my questions honestly, you have a chance to live. If you don't, someone else will talk, but your own life will be forfeit."
"Yes, yes! My Lord, please ask. I'll tell you everything."
Being the leader, he naturally knew more, and Lance soon learned about the Redbeard Pirates from him.
They had seven ships and close to five hundred men. Even with such power, they were only ranked in the top five in these waters. The strongest Pirate Crew boasted over a dozen warships and a thousand men.
