Chapter 264 Excuses

On the deck of the Breaker, Ken Angus had his hands behind his back and his eyes were deep.

The bosun and the second mate stood by.

Roger stroked his chin and said, "Captain, it seems that there is no one on board."

Vincent also narrowed his eyes and said: "Look, their anchor has not been lowered, which means that the ship has been floating on the sea. Judging from the direction of the current, it is likely to be from the windmill island. Float over."

The captain's voice was low: "That is to say, the Manatee has been to Windmill Island, but for some reason, all the people on board left without lowering the anchor, so that their ship drifted into this sea?"

"It's weird." Roger sighed softly.

"No matter how weird it is, we have to go up, Vincent, let everyone get ready." Ken ordered calmly.

The second officer nodded and left, commanding the sailors to steer the ship closer to the Sea Cow and prepare for the search.

While there was still some time, Ken said to the boatswain next to him, "Has the situation been reported?"

The boatswain nodded: "Well, Celeste, the contaminated crew, the Jagged Cross and the formula have all been reported."

Roger said again: "However, that data officer only provided the formula of Sequence 5, and there was no corresponding ceremony. I thought you would detain him, Captain."

Ken smiled and said: "A little-known pirate group shouldn't know too much. Besides, a ceremony is nothing compared to monitoring the 'Jagged Cross'. Besides, as long as you stare at that Mr. Raditz, Are you afraid that you won’t have a chance to get the corresponding ceremony?”

Roger said with a chuckle: "Mr. Xifa should have memorized those two formulas. I suspect that he may have copied one for himself. After all, it is the potion formula of the hunter path."

"It doesn't matter. Even if there is a formula, you have to find the materials yourself. Instead of this, it's better to work honestly and exchange your contributions for potions. I think Mr. Xifa should know how to do it."

Ken laughed and said, "After all, he doesn't look like a fool."

At this time, the Manatee was already in sight, and the ship was so quiet that it seemed that there was really no one there.

The captain stopped chatting with the boatswain, gestured, and jumped onto the deck of the opposite ship first.

Others put up wooden planks on the side of the ship, and then boarded the Sea Cow. Vincent led the sailors into the cabin to search without giving orders, while Ken and the bosun came to the captain's cabin.

In the captain's cabin, on the table with the chart, Ken saw a plate with unfinished beef, and a glass of wine next to it, which was also not finished.

Ken glanced at the beef that had attracted flies, and his eyes became deeper, while Roger walked to a chart hanging on the wall, looked at it for a while, and suddenly whispered: "Captain, you have to look at this .”

The captain walked over and saw several circles drawn with pens on the chart. Ken carefully identified them and recognized that these circles were distributed on some uninhabited islands near Oravi Island.

On Oravi Island, there is a boat, a 'boat' carved out of gold.

Ken stroked his broad chin: "It looks like Admiral Blood is trying to ambush an opponent on Oravi Island. The golden ship, who could it be?"

Roger whispered: "Could it be 'Vice Admiral Iceberg', the flagship of that pirate general, isn't it the 'Golden Dream'."

"'Vice Admiral Iceberg' Edwina Edwards suspects that behind this pirate general is Lunburg, the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom."

"Judging from the rumors, this pirate general looks like an adventurer at sea, more than a pirate. The higher-ups want to place a pawn beside her. If the ambush on the sea chart is indeed aimed at the 'Golden Dream', then I think, The right time is coming."

Ken said: "Search the entire captain's cabin, maybe you will find useful clues."

Windmill Island.

"Mr. Raleigh."

Walking on the path by the sea, Midea hesitated to speak.

Xifa glanced at her: "Is there something wrong, Miss Midia?"

Gently pressing the gauze cap to prevent it from being blown away by the sea breeze, Midea seemed to muster up her courage and said, "Mr. Raleigh, can you take me away? I know a lot, and I can help you keep accounts, or Be your cook."

"If you don't need these, that's okay. I'm a fast learner. You can arrange other jobs for me. I can definitely help you."

Xifa stopped, frowned and said: "I remember you said just now that people on the island cannot leave Windmill Island. If I take you away, won't it harm you?"

"No, it's not that there is no way to leave."

Midea was afraid that Sifa would not agree, so she said quickly: "I can go to the priest and Mrs. Hilda. If she agrees, I can leave without dying."

"If you are willing to take me away, I will go to Mrs. Hilda now and ask her to let me leave Windmill Island."

Can it still be like this?

It turns out that they also have an officiant, which should be equivalent to a priest or a bishop. After thinking for a while, Xifa said: "Midiya, don't be so anxious, I have already sold a few bottles of wine on the island, so in the future, I will Will come again.”

"And I think you shouldn't ask that Mrs. Hilda rashly, it will seem too sudden. You should prepare slowly and make a good preparation. I suggest you go to her every once in a while, but don't mention Regarding the matter of the outlying island, you should sound her out first, and make sure that nothing will happen after obtaining her consent, before you consider making a request to her."

Under Xifa's earnest guidance, Midia gave up her idea of ​​asking the priest immediately, but she had a new problem.

"I usually only see Mrs. Hilda at the annual festival, and I still look at her from a distance. Normally, I don't know what excuse I should use to visit her."

What a simple girl, let me help you. Sifa smiled and raised the wine in her hand.

"No matter what, the first time is always more difficult."

"So this first visit, you see, is an excuse to take me, a wine merchant, to visit this respected lady on the island, what do you think?"

Midea's eyes lit up suddenly, as if stars were twinkling in them: "Mr. Raleigh, your idea is really great!"

Mrs. Hilda's residence is located outside the town, close to the 'Holy Mountain', walking on a secluded path with no one there, and Sifa talks to Midia from time to time.

From Midea's words, Sifa learned a lot.

For example, the residents of Windmill Island are not natives of the island. Their ancestors came from somewhere in the sea and finally took root on the island.

For example, their beliefs are not local products, but brought by their ancestors. Moreover, it is said that finally taking root in Windmill Island was also the idea of ​​that 'Asturka'.

"...The great Asturka guided our ancestors to Windmill Island, and he also issued an oracle. He told us that somewhere in this sea, there is a treasure that has never been discovered."

Midia shrugged her shoulders: "But after so many years, no one has ever found the treasure, but everyone firmly believes in it."

She stopped suddenly and looked towards a beautiful garden house at the end of the path: "Mrs. Hilda's home is here."