New World, Drifter.
One day later, the pirate captains were reunited.
Lafitte called them here today because he said he had found the prisoner. Many of the well-informed captains already knew everything they had gained last night and wanted to hear how he wanted to explain what happened in the past two days.
It was three o'clock in the morning, and the sun was shining brightly on the skin, making many people impatient.
Just when everyone was filled with resentment, Lafitte finally appeared in the square with Bassas.
However, everyone's attention was not attracted by Lafitte, but instead stared at Bass... Because on the latter's shoulders, he was carrying a silver-white submarine. Every step he took made the wooden foundation make an overwhelmed sound. "Creak" sound.
Bang!
A hole was opened in the center of the square, and Bassas threw the submarine into it, causing a large amount of spray.
"Everyone, we have found the real murderer!"
Lafitte twisted the brim of his hat and nodded slightly to the captains, then got straight to the point: "Please see, this is the identity of the murderer!"
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, and a pirate captain asked doubtfully.
"Are you trying to tell us that the murderer was a submarine?"
"Of course not, this is what I want everyone to see!"
Lafitte had already expected it, and he jumped on top of the submarine without changing his expression, and tapped twice on a piece of armor with crutches.
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. After all, this submarine is very technological. It's not easy to open the hatch."
As he spoke, Lafitte kept his hands on his hands. After the armor fell off, he took out a rough key that looked like it had been rushed out from his arms and inserted it into the exposed keyhole.
The others were surprised. If Lafitte had not taken out the key, they would not have discovered that there was a keyhole on the smooth surface behind the armor.
Poof...chih...
The airtight hatch made a sound of exhaust, and then under everyone's unclear gaze, two pieces of armor that were not abnormal at all suddenly shrank into the gap left by the protruding armor on the side, revealing the black underneath. Painted screw switch.
Lafitte grabbed the switch and twisted it hard, rotated it a few times and pulled it back. Only then did the door really open.
Although this submarine is small in size, the internal space of the cabin is utilized very efficiently. Ten people can sit in it without feeling a little crowded. The complex instrument indicator lights on the control panel in front kept flashing, and finally a "buzz" sound, like the sound of a motor starting, came out.
Standing on the submarine that made a faint buzzing sound, Lafitte grinned: "This is what we found from the murderer's ship last night. Now everyone believes that the explosions two days ago have nothing to do with us, right?"
"What is this? How can a submarine prove your innocence?"
Most of the people who can be pirates are illiterate. Amidst the noise, someone asked.
However, illiteracy is only a matter of knowledge. Most of the pirate captains who can make a living in the new world are thoughtful and understand it instantly.
"Damn it, it turns out to be the Navy!"
The technology of this submarine has never been heard of, let alone those who are still using sail pirate ships. They have seen and used it.
It is completely beyond the reach of ordinary pirates!
They couldn't understand it, so they could prove that this was not the work of the Blackbeard Pirates.
Only the navy and the world government can have such magical high-tech creations.
If Lafitte had brought out a witness today, they might not have believed it, but technology doesn’t lie to people. In addition, Lafitte and Bashas did not conceal their whereabouts at all last night. Many people watched them carry back the submarine from a sunken pirate ship in the port.
After understanding the key point, the pirates suddenly woke up.
Damn it, I was cheated!
After seeing the expressions of the pirates, Lafitte breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the culprit "Wilder" escaped and could not be completely cleared of suspicion of self-direction and self-acting by a face-to-face interrogation, as long as there is this, discerning people will at least keep an eye on it.
Compared with the previous two days when everyone was suspicious and completely distrustful of them, this understanding can at least ensure that the Alliance Conference will continue.
"hateful!!"
Behind the crowd, Dongte clenched his fists after putting on makeup. People around him only thought he was angry at being deceived by the navy, but they never thought that he was the real murderer they were looking for.
His companion was killed, but he was helpless. This kind of frustration and anger made Dongte's eyes red, and a murderous intention began to spread.
But at this moment, a startled breath caught his attention.
"Captain, so you are here!"
All his subordinates died in the sneak attack last night, and now he is still called captain...
Uh-huh!
Dongte turned back instantly and looked at the pirate behind him warily.
"Who are you?"
Dongte lowered his voice and touched the clear spring with his hand.
The man was not surprised at all that Dong Te was wary. After he got close, he said in a low voice: "Follow me, one of my own."
The only trump card was used by Lafitte as evidence to clear his grievances. If Ron did not show up, it was unknown whether he could leave the ship alive. Dongte smiled miserably.
"Okay, I'll go with you!"
The departure of an unknown little pirate didn't attract anyone's attention. The pirates were used to being free and unorganized, and even the pirate captains in the center of the square didn't have a formal appearance, let alone the ordinary pirates on the periphery who could only watch the fun.
Dong Te followed the visitor and soon came to the main hull of the Drifter. Looking at his shocked face, the visitor smiled slightly.
"Rear Admiral Dongte, please, the captain is waiting for you!"
The captain of the Drifter is actually one of our own? !
Dongte was shocked by the news.
After boarding the ship, Dongte continued to be surprised to find that there were only a few people on board the Drifter, and the number of crew members was not at the level that a large ship should have.
"Most people have evacuated in the past few days, and the only ones left are some unimportant merchants on the ship, but they are busy doing business in the town and don't know this at all."
Seeing his confusion, the man smiled and explained.
Dong nodded but said nothing.
For some reason, he had a vague guess.
Soon, the two stopped in a cabin inside the Drifter. The visitor knocked on the door and said respectfully: "Sir Edie, Major General Dongte has arrived."
"Well, let him in."
"yes!"
The visitor nodded in response and motioned to Dongte.
"Major General Dongte, please!"
Then turned and left.
Swallowing nervously, Dongte stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and opened the door. This is a very luxurious room, with gold and splendor everywhere. The famous "Lame Wolf" Edie sat behind a vermilion wooden table with a pipe in the corner of his mouth.
"Time is of the essence, Major General Dongte. We have to leave in half an hour. If you want to ask anything, please ask."
"Why are you helping me? Are you a Navy spy or a government agent?"
Dongte didn't hesitate and went straight to the point.
"neither!"
Idi shook his head: "The Golden Emperor wants to give Lieutenant General Canglong some face, and Lord Wumit wants to give the Golden Emperor some face. I am just Lord Wumit's subordinate, so naturally I have to obey his orders."
Speaking of this, Edie seemed to have figured out the question Dongte wanted to ask, and said directly: "Besides, don't ask me what the plan is... I don't know either! That is a question that the adults above should consider."
"My mission is just to ensure that you leave the Drifter... and originally I didn't have to show up. The submarine in your ship was enough to escape. But because of your reckless behavior last night, you lost the submarine, so I had to show up to let you Retreat with us."
"You know that once someone discovers that I have contact with you, my business career will be over. Lord Wumit will hide me in the snow and start from scratch."
"Really? Sorry for causing you any trouble."
A wry smile appeared on Dongte's face.
Indeed, with the trump card that Ron gave him, the existence of the transcendent submarine operated by Vegapunk himself, even if things couldn't be done, it wouldn't be a problem for him to leave.
But Lafitte directly touched the ship, making it very difficult for them to retreat.
Originally, he wanted to delay the time and wait for the soldiers to drive out the submarine before jumping into the sea and escaping. Unexpectedly, Bashas threw a bunch of explosive barrels over and sank the ship. Even the submarine was taken away by the other party as evidence. .
Taking a deep breath, Dongte looked up at Edie solemnly and asked what he was thinking: "Do my crew members have to die?"