Good people will be rewarded. This sentence has been circulating in the Mayan world for a long time, so long that not many people believe it anymore. However, what the ancients said always makes sense. Good people will have the opportunity to be rewarded.
Old Taote's hospitality came from his own heart and he never expected to get anything in return. He only regarded the things Caesar gave him as souvenirs.
Caesar and his companions did not want to follow the caravan into the Giant Whale Sea. Their main purpose was to have some fun along the way and let Clara experience the so-called life of an ordinary adventurer. Now that they had experienced it, they wanted to act alone and see if they could run into any unlucky ninth-level siren.
However, the three men's actions to leave were discovered by the Blood Killing Mercenaries, who stopped them from leaving. In the eyes of the mercenaries, the value of a silver coin meant that they had to follow the team to their destination and were not allowed to leave without permission. Moreover, this was not a safe area, and they were afraid of encountering a spy among the pirates.
Caesar, Elena, and Clara are almost all typical people who do whatever they want. The value of a silver coin is too cheap. However, rules are rules, and Caesar still abides by them. The compensation of ten silver coins is the rule in the industry.
However, a small captain of the mercenary group still did not intend to let them go. At this point, money was not an issue. On the other hand, seeing that the three adventurers were dressed in ordinary clothes and were very young, he looked down on them to some extent.
People are like this, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Every race has been similar since ancient times.
Caesar will naturally not let anyone restrain his freedom. Other people's reasons are always other people's. He works hard to improve his own strength because he wants to control himself in this world. It is too much of an underestimation for a mere mercenary group to want to stop him!
Just when they were at a stalemate and about to quarrel, a giant seahorse carriage passed by and stopped the quarrel.
"What happened?" A very clear and beautiful voice sounded.
The captain who was so fierce just now immediately turned into a good and obedient fish, with a smile on his face, "Second Miss, three adventurers want to leave the team without permission. I am afraid they are spies of the pirates, so I suggest detaining them."
The curtains were opened, revealing a charming face. The most moving thing was her eyes. Not only were they beautiful, but they seemed to be able to speak and see through people's hearts.
Caesar and the others also knew that the so-called Second Miss was the name given to the three pillars of Hanano Qingci. Hanano Qingci's reputation was also earned by these three beauties. Of course, their statuses were different, and most men had to bow down to them in front of beauties.
The second lady looked at Caesar carefully and said calmly, "Let them go. He can't be a traitor among the pirates."
Caesar and the other two did not bother to explain or care about anything, and they just left. In the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace, leaving the captain dumbfounded. He then realized that he had run into a master. If a fight had really taken place just now, he would have been the first to die.
The second young lady looked at the receding figure thoughtfully, quietly lowered the curtain, and the carriage continued to move forward.
Maybe the captain was really the legendary Crow's Mouth. The caravan had gradually left the danger zone and was about to enter the Giant Whale Sea. Once they entered, there would be no large pirate groups. As for some small ones, they were not worth mentioning at all. But at this moment, there was a commotion ahead and sirens blared, obviously they were under attack.
The mercenaries immediately formed a battle formation in an orderly manner, and the adventurers also began to gather. They knew that the pirates who came here had ill intentions, and any pirates who dared to attack such a large caravan would naturally be no small matter, so a bloody battle was inevitable.
"Uncle Bearded, what happened?" The sisters looked at the two adventurers in panic.
The big beard and the small beard were also very nervous at this time, "Hurry up and pack your luggage, throw away the heavy things, we can prepare to escape!"
"Could it be... could it really be pirates?" Lao Taote was also very nervous. Although he was very open-minded, his children and all his belongings were here. If he gave up all these medicinal herbs, he would probably starve to death when he reached the Giant Whale Sea.
The mustache man stuck his ears out and listened carefully to the fluctuations. His expression became more and more serious. "I'm afraid they are not just pirates, but a very large pirate group. The number of people is four or five times that of us. From the sound, their movements are very orderly and their voices are very quiet. They are a well-trained and high-quality pirate group!"
"Damn it, you bastard, when are you going to publish your bullshit theories? Pack up your valuables, give up everything else, and escape when we see a chance!" The bearded man's eyes flashed green, and after a while his expression turned ugly, "You're right, I'm afraid we're going to have to give up our lives here!"
"Uncles, you are brave men, so beat those bad guys away!"
The pair of Taote sisters obviously had not yet fully realized the urgency of the situation.
The two men looked at each other, and the bearded man said helplessly, "Actually, we are good at reconnaissance, not fighting. We have been surrounded, and we can only wait for the battle to start and find a gap to escape. We don't need anything. When the time comes, you must follow us, and don't get separated!"
Obviously, the two adventurers still had some conscience. Perhaps they felt a special warmth from this Taote family while wandering around. Their sense of responsibility burst out instantly. If it were in the past, they would have abandoned the others and fled.
"Everyone listen, we are the Caribbean Pirates, and we are here to invite the three young ladies of Hana no Keiji to celebrate the birthday of our leader. Put down your weapons and stop resisting, and we will let you go!"
The resounding voice instantly spread throughout the sea, and the caravan was in even greater chaos... The Caribbean Pirates ranked third among all pirate groups, and were strong enough to fight head-on with the regular army.
...Normally speaking, a caravan like theirs wouldn't require the fuss of mobilizing so many troops. It turned out they were here for the three notorious sisters of Hana no Keiji. No wonder, they would probably become the wives of the pirates if they went there. The mercenaries were fine, after all, they were more professional, and mercenaries and pirates were mortal enemies. However, from everyone's expressions, they had already prepared to die together. As for the adventurers, it was difficult for them to risk their lives for a few silver coins. What's more, the Caribbean Pirates did have such a rule. As long as there was no resistance, they would only take money and not hurt anyone.
"Go back and tell your leader that the three of us sisters are here to perform for the Giant Whale King. The Royal City Army will be here to greet us soon. We advise you to retreat quickly to avoid being wiped out!"
The characters of the Giant Whale Royal Family are quite straightforward. If you offend them, they will not consider the loss and will definitely hunt you down madly. Large pirate groups usually do not attack within their own territory.
"Haha, I've heard that the second young lady of Hanano Keiji is very sharp-tongued. Unfortunately, we are not well prepared this time. You should just follow us obediently, otherwise it will be difficult for everyone to deal with it later."
Since the pirates had arrived, they were well prepared. While they were talking, the entire caravan was moving in an orderly manner. They were choosing the best defensive location and also making all kinds of preparations for battle.
The Caribbean Pirates were experienced in the battlefield and they immediately saw that the other side was ready to resist. With the shrill sound of conch shells, the mages on both sides began to bombard each other. The number of magicians owned by the Caribbean Pirates was astonishingly high. The third-ranked pirate group was indeed extraordinary. Almost as soon as they fought, the mages of the Blood Killing Mercenaries and the caravan were completely suppressed. The soldiers could only defend with all their strength and maintain their formation as much as possible. The pirates occupied a strong position. If they took the initiative to attack, they would surely be greeted with rolling stones and overwhelming magic. This situation of being unable to attack or defend was very passive.
The mercenary group immediately made adjustments. They sent out their strongest suicide squad to sneak out and attack the pirates' command center under the cover of everyone. This was the only way to turn the tide of the battle. At the same time, they sent out strong adventurers to ask for help. As long as they could hold on for a while, the outcome might be changed.
But they were facing the Caribbean Pirates, who had been prepared for this trick. The masters in the pirate group were ranked among the best in the sea people. Those who went out to report the news were immediately robbed and killed. As for the suicide squad who wanted to launch a sneak attack, they all became suicide squads. There was no information at all from the Giant Whale Sea. It was obvious that the pirate group had completely blocked the nearby waters.
"Ladies, the situation is very bad. Although the pirates can't rush in for a while, we can't hold out for long. And we don't have any reinforcements. The Caribbean Pirates are fully prepared and it seems that they are determined to capture the three ladies. The three ladies should break through. I will cover your rear."
The leader of the Blood Kill Group said that it was obvious that he was very clear about the situation of the war. Those who do evil will always have to pay for their deeds. Many pirates have died at the hands of their mercenary group. The big fish eat the small fish. This is the law of the sea people. Now it is their turn. They have been mentally prepared for this outcome. It is only a matter of time.
"Captain, they won't give us a chance with this formation. Their forces are more than five times ours. Even if we break out, they have enough forces to resist us... Tell your men to stop resisting. We sisters have decided to follow them."
"No, even though we are not a super mercenary group, we still have some dignity. We will never surrender to pirates, even if we have to fight to the last man!"
In fact, the fate of the caravan is no longer in their hands. The Caribbean Pirates are very experienced and are not in a hurry to attack although they have an absolute advantage. Their main purpose is to create strong pressure to make mercenaries and adventurers lose confidence. This can also reduce the losses of the pirates. The top five pirate groups are no different from the army in management, and even better in discipline. They are also very protective of old pirates. After all, veterans are much more important than recruits, and their loyalty will not be a problem. This is also the way for large pirate groups to develop, and preserving strength is inevitable.