"So what's the benefit to Malcolm if we lose our maiden voyage?" the red-haired girl wondered.
"Not everyone on this island supports the establishment of the Black Merchants Alliance, especially those small pirate groups that are slightly weaker, but because they are too weak, no one will pay attention to their voices, we are the only ones left on the island There are powerful pirate groups that have not joined the alliance. Many people are paying attention to our every move, so the previous price negotiations were so difficult. In fact, the Black Merchants Alliance does not mind raising the purchase price of a ship, but if they Doing so is tantamount to breaking the rules set by oneself and giving others a reason to fight for higher prices, and if the result of our maiden voyage is not good, such troubles will naturally cease to exist.”
Annie was completely at a loss for this kind of multi-party game, and after listening, she said, "Simply put, we are now cooperating with Karina, and it should have nothing to do with the Black Merchants Alliance, so from now on, there will be no such kind of cooperation." It's broken, right?"
At this time, Zhang Heng also said, "I'm afraid that's not the case. The current situation should be the last thing the Black Merchants Alliance wants to see. We returned with a full load, but chose a channel other than theirs to sell the spoils. They watched a batch of valuables. This is the most uncomfortable thing for them, especially when they have already offered higher prices to the old pirates on the island, and they need to make up for this part from the new pirates. Losses, there is a high probability that they will not sit idly by our actions."
"Oh, so overbearing? We can do whatever we want with the spoils we snatched from the sea. What does it have to do with them? Speaking of which, since the establishment of this ghost alliance, the island has been in a mess. Why don't we just kill them all? Get rid of it!" The red-haired girl said angrily.
"This is not a good idea," a somewhat familiar voice came from behind the three of them, "The most powerful pirate groups on the island are now on their side, and you are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. It's not very wise to start at this time."
The three turned around and saw the old pirate who had just come out of the bakery next door. Compared with before, the latter had changed into a new suit and looked beaming, but he still wore the old gray ship cap on his head. At the same time, he held a bag of freshly baked bread in his arms.
"Fraser, you still dare to show your face in front of us?" Billy's expression immediately turned cold when he heard the voice.
The group of old sailors on the Sea Lion were beaten by Fraser and almost lost their lives. As soon as they got ashore, they ran to the tavern where the latter often stayed, but they found nothing there. appeared before them.
"Billy, you know this has nothing to do with personal grievances. Our two goals are the same, and we both want to liberate the crew of the Sea Lion from the lies and brutal rule of Orff and Teach, but with all due respect, you That small trick is not enough in front of Orff, so I can only try to solve the problem in my own way."
The old pirate shrugged and admitted straightforwardly, "Yes, I did use you, so of course you have reasons to be angry, but if things go according to my plan, you will be fine in the future, I know You don’t believe me, but you should believe Owen, the boy’s performance on the ship is obvious to all, he really cares about you, this is not a fake, so when he becomes the captain, he will definitely clear your innocence.”
Billy sneered when he heard the words, "You're right, but the premise is that we people can live to that day. If Zhang Heng and Orff hadn't reached an agreement, we wouldn't be here until we arrived in Charleston... I won't believe your nonsense anymore, Fraser, I won't say a word anymore, you have always only had interests in your eyes, and there is nothing you can't give up, right?"
"Actually, I'm not as cold-blooded as you think. I know you guys are dissatisfied with me, so let's take this matter as my effort to make up for the harm I caused you." Fraser said Reaching into his jacket pocket, he saw Billy and Annie pull out their weapons as they changed color. With the other hand holding the bread, he made a gesture of calmness, and finally took out an invitation card and handed it to Zhang Heng.
"I admit that I lost my sight. I saw that you are excellent, but I didn't expect you to be even better than I expected. If I could choose again, I would definitely try my best to win you instead of using you as bait. Unfortunately, we can't change it. Hasn’t it happened?” The old pirate sighed, “You have a talent no less than Tiki, and now you have a good ship and a group of excellent sailors, so it hinders you from becoming the strongest pirate in this sea area. All you need is time, and I can help you buy that time."
The old pirate paused, "After my persuasion, Malcolm has realized that he made a mistake in how he treated you before, and he is willing to apologize for what happened afterwards, and at the same time restart the negotiation with you. Seven days later, there will be a dinner at Terrance Manor, and Malcolm hopes to meet you there."
"It's true that you are behind the Black Merchants Alliance." Billy said coldly.
"You guys think highly of me too much," the old pirate said, "Raymond and Malcolm have already begun to sum up experience and lessons after the failure of the original alliance, and set out to explore the establishment of a new alliance, or more accurately To put it bluntly, the previous alliance was originally an immature experiment. They used it to practice and accumulate experience, and observed and tested the reactions of all parties on the island. That's why they disintegrated so quickly. But this time they prepared a lot Three years, when the news was released a few months ago, the main work has almost been completed."
"As for me, it's just a coincidence. Without my help, they can find someone else to contact those pirates for them. At most, it will take more time." Fraser looked serious, "You have never dealt with Malcolm before. , so I may not know how scary this person is. He is the most dangerous person I have ever seen in my life. I personally strongly recommend that you take this opportunity to mend the relationship with the Black Merchants Alliance. The center of gravity of the Jackdaw is on the sea. The Black Merchants Alliance is in charge of the land, and there is no conflict of interest between the two of you, since you can sit down and have a good talk, why are you opposing each other?"