The two walked in tandem like this for about a quarter of an hour, and then Zhang Heng saw the young woman in front suddenly flashing into an alley, so he also quickened his pace and caught up with her.
However, before he had time to reach the alley, he saw a figure rushing out of it. It was a guy with red hair, like a burning flame, holding a thin sword in his hand. There were bloodstains on it.
Zhang Heng remembered what Fraser said before that he had asked another person to help, and he felt an ominous premonition in his heart. He didn't hide his figure anymore, and rushed to the alley at the fastest speed, and saw the person lying on the ground inside. Randall's sister-in-law, but fortunately she was just knocked out and her life was not in danger. However, another man who was suspected to be Jacob beside her was not so lucky. His eyes were wide open, and he looked like he was dying.
Zhang Heng just glanced at it without stopping, and ran towards the guy with the sword.
At this time, the latter also realized that he was being watched by someone, and started sprinting in the crowd. His stature was a little shorter than ordinary people, so he was more flexible, and squeezed past crowded places, like a fish swimming.
But unfortunately, his red hair is too conspicuous, no matter how hard he tries, it is difficult to cover up, and he also chose the wrong strategy, trying to use his excellent physical strength to kill the opponent, but after a quarter of an hour, he himself was too tired He was out of breath, but the guy behind him didn't change his expression, he didn't seem to be sweating much.
Zhang Heng insisted on running for such a long time, and it finally came in handy. Seeing that the other party was willing to use up his energy, he didn't stop him. He obviously had the opportunity to rush up and arrest him, but he just hung behind leisurely, keeping his About ten steps away.
The red-haired guy also realized that going on like this was not an option, so he started to run in places with few people, and finally came to a rocky beach and stood still.
There are no people in this area, which is very suitable for a duel. He turned around and looked at Zhang Heng with a bad expression, "What do you have to do with that thief? Are you his accomplice?"
Only then did Zhang Heng notice that the guy he chased all the way turned out to be a girl. She didn't look very old, only sixteen or seventeen years old, but she was dressed like any other man in the city. In terms of personality, she is also very close to men, even more direct than most men. Although she is asking a question, she has already held the blood-stained rapier at her waist.
Zhang Heng also had no choice but to draw out the short musket on his body to let the other party calm down, "Sorry, I was entrusted by Fraser to help him find a bag of lost pearls."
"The old bastard asked someone else to help besides me?" The red-haired girl showed a look of suspicion when she heard the words, and then looked at someone with more vigilance, "Then what are you going to do, from me Take things away again?"
"Actually... there is a solution that can get the best of both worlds."
...
The old pirate was enjoying his supper - a piece of grilled lamb chops, served with lemon juice, and the next moment a small blue purse was thrown on his table, and black pearls were scattered from the open mouth of the bag.
Fraser looked up and saw the two people standing in front of him, with a look of surprise on his face, "Really, when did you get mixed up?"
"Why, we have brought you back the things according to your request within the stipulated time. Do you have any comments?" The red-haired girl said in a bad tone. After finding someone else, it was clear that she didn't trust her ability, so her displeasure was not without reason. One hand was already on the thin sword at her waist, and it seemed that she would strike if she disagreed.
Fraser raised his eyebrows, "In a sense, anger is a good thing. Using your anger reasonably will make you stronger, but if you really want me to find you a ship to be a pirate, It's better to restrain your temper, otherwise something will happen sooner or later if you go on like this."
"I'd rather die fighting like a warrior than live like a coward hiding under a girl's skirt." The red-haired girl said proudly.
"Very impressive speech, although I don't completely agree with this statement, but just this sentence is worth a drink, isn't it?" The old pirate raised his glass.
"What about our reward?" Zhang Heng asked instead of picking up the cup in front of him.
Fraser beckoned and asked Zhang Heng to come close to his ear. After he finished speaking, Zhang Heng frowned and said, "So you haven't told him about this all this time?"
"It's for his own good that I don't tell him. Isn't he living a good life now?"
"No, you don't tell him, it's just because you don't want to lose your rigging length."
"Well, this is indeed one of the reasons, but fortunately, I don't have this kind of trouble now." Frey said leisurely, he took out a toy wooden horse from his arms and put it on the table, "Take this thing Show him, he will believe you, but make sure he tells you the final location after he has taught you the technique. That old fox has never been a kind and trustworthy guy. If he runs away early, he will search all over Nassau. You can't find a better teacher to teach you how to control the sails."
...
Zhang Heng and the red-haired girl walked out of the tavern. The latter seemed to be in a good mood. She had just received a recommendation letter recommending her to work on the Golden Swallow. Although she was just an ordinary sailor, it was not easy. Because the vast majority of pirates do not allow women to board ships.
As for the pirate group composed of pure women, it is a scene that only appears in movies and comics. It is undeniable that there are many powerful characters among women, but in terms of physical strength and strength, except for a few talented people, most of them are not. Far inferior to men, this point will be more obvious in the boarding battle, if it catches up with a boat of people, the ending will be even more tragic.
The matter here has come to an end, and Zhang Heng was about to shake hands with the red-haired girl to say goodbye, but unexpectedly, the latter spoke first, "Hey, Dongfang, do you have a place to live on this island?"
"Um?"
"As you can see, not long after I came here, I had a falling out with my companion this morning. To put it simply, I have nowhere to go now." The red-haired girl shrugged, "I originally wanted to find The old bastard borrowed some money, but everyone on the island says he has a dark heart and a vampire, and if you'll lend me a place to make do with it, I'll give you half of the spoils from your first voyage, you What do you think of this deal, oh yes, I seem to have not introduced myself, my name is Annie, and I am from County Cork, Ireland."