Chapter 97: Instigation
Sheyan was the only one with light injuries, thus he took the lead in patrolling the entire ship before allocating his men to the different areas. Next, he directed several guys to support Harry down to the ship's hold. Although the ship's hold had only one pathetic candle, and the candle was burning with a small dim flame; it was enough. Furthermore, Sheyan himself lit the candle. To Scarface Harry who suffered heavy lacerations in addition to his headache, the small flame offered him some comfort as he lay on the bed and rested. However, after lying down, he ordered the men to shift the most valuable chest beside him, and he rested his thick right leg on it. It was obvious he had not much faith in the people around him, he even locked the door in the end.
The boat followed the coastline silently as it blended into the sea waves. In this era, such night time travel was relatively dangerous, if they were not careful they may collide into any reef that was close to the shore, causing the entire boat to capsize. Sheyan stood at the tip of the boat, he silently gazed into the surrounding darkness. The pirates beside him gazed upon him with deep reverence, after what had happened earlier, nobody else dared to neglect even half a word from Sheyan. Because those guys that previously went against him had ultimately met their fate.
Suddenly, Sheyan spun his head around, sweeping his gaze across the surrounding pirates. His gaze carried a penetrating look, as the pirates who looked at him could feel a faint sharpness against their skin. It was like the tip of a sharp blade lightly pricking at their skin.
"I just saw that his boat has another small life boat, I've decided to leave." Sheyan suddenly spoke. His voice was not loud, but it carried a unquestionable determination. "I wish everyone the best of luck." The pirates were stunned momentarily, only shocked Charlie reacted aggressively.
"Why?! Master, we are already safe! That damned castle is already 6 miles away, just another 15 more minutes and we can return to the Bell and Mug. Captain Ammand has always been a rewarding person, what awaits us are cheers, rewards, rum and roasted golden chicken! Why do you have this thought of leaving?" Sheyan coldly replied:
"Charlie, no matter how loud you shout Harry wouldn't be able to hear you. The door of the Ship's hold is pretty soundproof in addition to the crashing of the waves. When we ascend the Bell and Mug, what awaits us would be cheers, but following that would be daggers, bullets and a shroud (To cover a corpse)." He observed the audience, seeing that the pirates had an unbelieving look on their face, some even look like they wanted to argue back. But Sheyan took a step forward and shook his head smiling bitterly. "I know you guys don't trust my judgement, but that's fine, this is not the first time it has happen." Sheyan's words were filled with an intense psychological motive. Once the words came out, the group of pirates instantly flashbacked to the torrent of arrows, that catastrophic event at the castle entrance. They couldn't help feeling a chill some even unknowingly felt their bandaged wounds. Cracks surfaced on their originally resolute confidence. Only Charlie shook his head and said.
"No way, no way! Captain is not that kind of person." Sheyan bitterly smiled on with disdain: "Mr Charlie, I want to ask you a question." Charlier was a little shocked and replied. "Master what do you want to say?" Sheyan gently replied. "What is your ultimate aim for being a pirate?" Charlie was a bit hesitant, pondering for a moment before answering.
"Of course it's stealing more money." Sheyan's lips leaked out a cold grin: "After stealing so much money, then what? Drink, gambling? Then next?" "Then......." Charlie hesitated and replied. "Probably find a woman to marry." "Good," Sheyan extended out his finger. "You've hit the crux of the matter. Ultimately you wish to find a woman to marry and continue your bloodline. And if you remain as a pirate, your future wife will follow you as a pirate, then what about your sons and daughters? Do you wish for them to be a pirate that could anytime be killed out at sea? Do you wish for your children to be like you, everyday drinking rum getting dead drunk and spending every last penny in the gambling bars? Or a thief that lives riskily or even a prostitute that rides on a thousand men? Tell me, is this the life you want? Speak up and tell me! Mr Charlie!" Faced with Sheyan's interrogation, Charlie was stunned rooted to the ground. The surrounding pirates all had a daze look on their face. Sheyan contemptuously snorted.
"Let me tell you the ultimate goal hidden in our hearts. Every pirate wishes to earn enough money and walk away from this crude profession. Marrying a good wife and live a blissful and comfortable life, feasting on wine and steak every weekend. Even this bunch of fools here wishes for such a life, wouldn't Ammand himself? Or do you think that he is contented being a despicable pirate captain the rest of his life?" The pirates stared blankly, their eyes slowly forming a shocked expression. They could already somewhat guess what Sheyan was going to say.
"Now! Right now! If we drag these huge jaw dropping chests of gold that even the devils would be jealous of into the hands of the Great Son of the Black Sea, then the criteria would be met. He would have enough riches to buy his freedom and nobility from that old whore, the Queen of Britain. Even with the remaining riches he would still be able to afford a small castle and land! Under such a dream... everyone! Please use your f**king brain to think! Do you think he would rather have people continue calling him the great pirate captain Ammand, or the respected Lord Ammand? Why would he want to share the wealth with you? Under such circumstances, your only surviving value is being the delicious food for the Caribbean sharks! Looking at your foolish and miserable faces, I really wish to stomp on it with the sole of my feet! Don't f**king look at me with that innocent expression, such a simple logic yet you still need me to waste my saliva and precious time!" After Sheyan reached the end of his sentence, his voice already transformed into a gnashing and resentful tone! He once again sweeped these ashen faced pirates with his eyes, sighing and hanging down his eyes he continued. "Who dares to stop me?" Deathly silence, only the raging waves were clear to the ears. Sheyan shrugged his shoulders.
"Very well, then I'll take my leave." After saying he immediately went to untie the ropes holding the lifeboat. Suddenly, A pirate named Watt stood out with an anxious voice.
"Boss! If you leave then what about us?" Sheyan grumpily replied: "If I can guess correctly, Harry should be Ammand's designated housekeeper when he becomes a lord. If you can get into Harry's good books like Mr Charlie, giving up on your riches, then there is a half a chance of living."
Charlie's face turned pale and ashen as he listened to Sheyan's words but he dared not refute him. Furthermore Watt had a certain prestige amongst the remaining pirates, looking around at his fellow pirates, he suddenly lowered his tone and sneakily whispered. "Boss! Why don't we get rid of Harry that brat? Then this huge chunk of treasures will be ours!" Sheyan laughed out as he surveyed the surroundings. "Do you have the balls?" Watt ferociously smacked against his chest saying: "Scarface Harry was previously hailed as a viking lion, but now he is old and has only half a life left! Finishing him off would certainly not be a hard thing." Sheyan inclined his eyes and looked at them in disdain:
"Really? You must understand, talking behind someone's back is one thing, doing it is another! If I agree to you all, it may not benefit me, and it may even give rise to a huge risk. We may even have to stand in front of Scarface Harry with our blades and muskets, and he will definitely know that it was me who told you all these. Then this rough and explosive viking beast will surely go insane and slaughter me! He will use every ounce of explosive strength left in him and unleash it all on me! If until then you guys are still soft and flexible, oh shit, nothing else could be more exciting than that."
Watt's face changed, it formed a firm smile.
"Crew head don't say it like this, everyone here are smart young men. Such a situation will not happen." Sheyan coldly replied: "I don't believe......." His tone dragged for a long while, but had no hesitation concealed within it. However, it became more grim.
"Unless, everyone can give a thrust to the Carter lying on the lower deck."
Besides Sheyan's servant Charlie, Carter is the only other member of Harry's circle. His right lung and thigh had been pierced during the horrifying rain of arrows and suffered heavy injuries. Thus, he could only lie down on the lower deck to avoid the rain and struggled on at death's door. Once these pirates stained their hands with his blood, then undoubtedly it would mean that they could no longer aid Harry. Furthermore Watt was an extremely cruel person, knowing that this was the only method to persuade Sheyan to stay, he immediately shot a look at the two comrades that were on good terms with him. They covered Carter's mouth and without hesitation impaled him with their blades!
With Watt leading the way, his other two comrades subsequently followed. Following that these three tainted fellows glared at the other remaining pirates viciously. It was obvious if anyone showed a hint of hesitation, then the 3 brutes would immediately pounce forward at him with their dyed red, shimmering blades.