Two pirates came forward and searched Zhang Heng and Marvin. They searched every pocket, even the boots on their feet, to ensure that nothing of value was missed.
Afterwards, Zhang Heng and Marvin were also pushed into the crowd. The latter looked terrified, especially when he saw the bodies of the captain and the dead sailors on the other side, he began to tremble uncontrollably again, which also attracted the attention of the surrounding people. The onlookers burst into laughter.
Zhang Heng's wallet and a snuff bottle were confiscated, but the [Shadow Key] and [Shadow Moment] were still on him. The latter was his trump card to save his life. In order not to be searched by those pirates, he I had to use the [Shadow Key] twice to transform both of these things into shadow forms.
However, it is different from the previous few times, now he is in the vast sea, even if he has [Shadow Moment] in his hand, he does not know where he can escape. In the shadow state, he can certainly imprint himself on the sea , but once the three minutes are up, he will become a drowning man.
If he is lucky, he may be found and rescued by a passing ship, but it is more likely that he will be buried in the belly of the fish, or he will be dehydrated by the scorching sun above his head before being buried in the belly of the fish.
Just a moment ago, everyone was still passengers on the ship, yearning for a new life in the colony, but now they have become prisoners of the pirates, life and death are uncertain. Although most people are not as miserable as Marvin's performance, pessimistic mood has also begun spread.
About a quarter of an hour later, there was a sudden sound of beating from the cabin below the deck, mixed with a few gunshots, and when everything returned to calm, a figure appeared in front of everyone.
"Sorry, there will be some idiots on every ship who don't know the current affairs. I had to spend some time convincing them. Fortunately, the problem has been solved now. Please allow me to introduce myself first. I am the helmsman of the Sea Lion. You guys You can call me Mr. Orff." The visitor looks about forty or fifty years old, a little bald, but he looks good, and compared with the vicious pirates around him, he is more like a person who is willing to reason.
In fact, the position of the helmsman does require extraordinary communication skills. This is the second most important position on a pirate ship. The relationship between the helmsman and the sailors is close, representing the interests of the sailors, and it is also a bridge of communication between the sailors and the captain. The right to challenge the captain's orders when the sailor's interests are violated.
His appearance made many people see hope. Some passengers begged, "Please, sir, let us go. We are just ordinary people. My wife and children are waiting for me at home."
Orff nodded, but then he pulled out the short musket at his waist and pulled the trigger on a sailor on the ground who had surrendered his weapon. The latter was hit in the head by a flying lead bullet, He fell to the ground, blood spattering on the helmsman's linen shirt.
Witnessing this cruel and bloody scene with their own eyes, the captives suddenly panicked. They remembered the stories about pirates they had heard before. They were a group of lawless, cruel and bloodthirsty people. Everyone on the ship was killed. This shot was undoubtedly a bad omen, and Marvin was so frightened that he peed his pants.
But then Orff took the short musket back again, "I'm sorry, but this is what I have to do. This guy killed two of my brothers while boarding the boat. I will ignore the previous things, I may be old, but I am not so forgetful, blood debts must be paid in blood, this is our consistent style of action."
His words aroused cheers from the surrounding pirates, and everyone patted the railing to echo, and at the same time, it also made the passengers among the captives feel a little better. Not too much, these passengers have long forgotten who was protecting them not long ago, and everyone chose to remain silent at this time in order to survive.
The remaining six sailors all surrendered earlier, and their expressions were a bit complicated.
On the one hand, he was ashamed of his pustule performance, and on the other hand, he was secretly glad that he hadn't participated in the battle much.
"Now that the old accounts have been settled, we can now talk about the issues you are most concerned about." Orff continued, "As you can see, the ship you are on now belongs to us, not just The cargo on the ship, your wallets, everything that is valuable or not, including the ship itself, of course, but we are not unreasonable people... "
Orff changed the subject, "For humanitarian considerations, we will prepare a small boat for you, two barrels of fresh water, and maybe some biscuits and bacon, although it is not enough for you to row from here to Boston, but luckily you It is now on the trade route, and the weather in the past two days seems to be good, if you are lucky, some passing ships will find you, and you will be saved."
His words did not reassure everyone, but triggered a new round of riots.
A small boat, two barrels of fresh water, and 30 passengers on board, this combination is unreliable in any way, any wave of wind and waves may destroy the people on it, let alone passing boats that will appear at an unknown time, The hope of being rescued far outweighs the risk of dying.
Someone begged again, hoping to get the sympathy of the pirates, but this time Orff seemed determined and insisted that this condition would not be changed.
"I know the risk of this matter, but we are pirates, not philanthropists, and I'm afraid you will have to figure out a solution for the future problems."
After Orff finished speaking, he turned and left. The pirates on the side were about to put the boat into the water, but the boat was too small. Even if it was full, it could only seat twenty people, let alone fresh water and food.
At this moment, a burly pirate came over and asked, "Is there anyone here who is a cook or a carpenter? Our ship is short of two carpenters and a cook. Anyone who wants to join can come with me."
Compared with waiting to die at sea in a small boat, this way is undoubtedly more hopeful for survival. As soon as he finished speaking, a captured sailor raised his hand and said, "I, I am the carpenter on this boat. I am the carpenter on this boat. Willing to join you."
And just after he finished speaking, some of the passengers on the other side also said, "Although I haven't been to the sea much, I have made some furniture in the town before, and even put up shelves for others. Do you think I can do it?"
The burly pirate thought for a while, nodded and said, "Yes, you can be his assistant first."
All the passengers looked at the two enviously. Professionals would be welcome no matter where they were, even ferocious pirates would treat them with courtesy.
"Now there is only one vacancy left on my side," said the burly pirate. "This opportunity is not waiting, is there anyone willing to come with me?"
"I, I would." A voice said.
No one expected that the person who spoke was actually Marvin.