Part 3 THE TRAVELER CHAPTER XXI HOSTAGES
Finding three thousand pounds’ worth of pirates boarding the ship in make-up and disguise, Klein was instantly a little wary, and smiled as he spoke to his siblings, Donna and Denton, beside him:
”A friend.”
He calmly stepped toward the fourth captain of the “Iceberg Admiral”, his eyes locked on the other side.
The “Flame” Danez, whose smile had stiffened, saw the young adventurer with crazy blood slowly approaching, and a thought came to his mind:
Run! Run! Run as hard as you can! Even if he used his extraordinary ability and exposed his true identity, he had to run away immediately!
In his eyes, that introverted and cold adventurer was a real monster in human skin!
Just as Daniz was about to launch into action, he suddenly calmed down as he remembered what happened last night:
The opponent did not attack him and let him go!
That is to say, he does not have the hostile intent to hunt me, can be communicated to resolve the current crisis …… directly run away instead of aggravate the conflict …… “Flame” Danez brain ideas Rapidly turning, relying on rich experience, forced to control his legs, seemingly normal waiting in place.
Klein took a step in front of him and flashed a smile:
”Good morning, we meet again.”
That gentle, polite smile made Danitz shiver inexplicably and tug at the corner of his mouth:
”Good morning.”
Klein maintained his persona, his expression turning a little colder:
”What are you doing on the ship?”
”To the Rothschild Islands.” The “Flame” Danez, who was also a well-known pirate, answered honestly.
”What are you doing there?” Klein asked in a flat tone.
Daniz forced a smile:
”Waiting for orders from our captain, perhaps a mission will be scheduled.”
He’ll kick me off the ship, I think, anyway, a pirate on board a passenger ship, there is a potential risk …… After he finished speaking, Daniz mentally speculated on the possible developments.
This was a fairly good outcome for him, a waste of a ship’s ticket at best.
Klein fell silent, a silence that creeped Danitz out.
It took five or six seconds before he spoke again:
”Which cabin are you in?”
”First class, room 312.” Danitz raised the ticket he held in his hand to his eyes.
He didn’t dare to look down for fear that the other man would take the opportunity to surprise him.
Klein nodded imperceptibly:
”Is there a servant’s room?”
”There is.” “Flame” Daniz subconsciously made a reply, but in his heart, he was unusually bewildered, completely unable to understand what the significance of the other party’s question was.
Then he heard the other party say flatly as if instructing a subordinate:
”You sleep there.”
Ah? Where? I’ll sleep in the servant’s room? Aren’t you going to kick me off the ship? Daniz froze a bit and asked offhandedly:
”Why?”
Klein swept him off his feet and spat out a single word indifferently:
”Hostage.”
Hostage? He’s worried that I’m on board as a mole to facilitate the subsequent pirate group hijacking the White Onyx, so he’s planning to use me as a hostage? It makes sense, if this is really the case, even if I am driven off the ship now, the next attack by the pirate group cannot be avoided, it would be better to take a hostage, which is conducive to the negotiation …… shit, I am most disgusted with this kind of arrogant and cold guy who can’t speak a human language, always only saying one or two words or half a sentence, and the rest has to rely on my own to guess! I wouldn’t even have an interaction with this kind of guy if, if I couldn’t really beat him! Why did I think his temperament was to my liking before? I must be crazy …… Danez thought with itching teeth.
”Fine.” He exhaled helplessly.
”To your cabin.” Klein maintained his perfected Gelman Sparrow persona.
Paging …… “Blaze” Danitz, carrying his suitcase, reluctantly led the cloaked monster into the cabin and up to the upper deck, arriving at stateroom 312.
After opening the door, Klein took a quick glance at the room and realized how much better it was than the second class cabin.
The living room was roughly 30 square feet, connected to a master bedroom and three servant’s rooms, with a separate lavatory, a standard closet and a desk made of mahogany.
Danez set down his suitcase and glanced at the servants’ rooms when a very important thought occurred to him:
”Just leave the master bedroom empty?”
He already knew the answer as soon as the words left his mouth.
”Belongs to me.” Klein smiled civilly.
Sure enough, in order to watch over me …… Danez had a bout of depression.
Klein stepped on the carpet in the room and took two steps, pointing to the door:
”Follow me downstairs.”
”…… Okay.” Daniz was a bit confused, not knowing what the other party wanted to do.
The combination of the adventurer and the well-known pirate quickly arrived at the second class area and found the room that Klein was originally in.
After opening the door, Klein didn’t go in and pointed inside to Daniz:
”Pack the stuff on the table into the suitcase.”
What? Pack? I’m helping you pack? Danitz almost froze.
In an instant, he felt a rush of anger:
How can I, Flame Danez, fourth captain of the Iceberg Admiral, a renowned pirate with a reward of 3,000 pounds, be treated like a servant?
My dignity and reputation will not allow me to accept such an insult!
Kline saw “Flame” Danez in the form of a stone statue, standing there motionless, so he gave him an icy cold look.
Danitz’s body trembled.
He sucked in a breath and replied with a smile that was worse than crying:
”Okay.”
He stifled his pain and bent down into the not-so-high room, nimbly placing the items scattered outside into the suitcase one by one.
Without needing to be reminded by Klein, he arranged them very neatly, treating them with more care than he would his own luggage.
With that done, he carried that suitcase, followed by Klein, and headed back upstairs.
On the way, he always had the urge to raid the other man’s back, but eventually resisted.
Back in room 312, Danez gritted his teeth and swallowed, saying:
”What should I call you?”
”Germaine Sparrow.” Klein responded succinctly.
Gelman Sparrow …… Daniz chewed on the name in his mind, vowing that he would never forget today’s encounter and would definitely make the other party taste something similar in the future!
The captain will surely help me! He thought with anticipation.
For the sake of his persona, Klein didn’t choose an easy chair and casually found a hardwood chair to sit down.
He leaned against the back of the chair, his body slightly bowed, his hands naturally interlocked, and addressed “Flame” Danitz:
”Tell us about the famous pirates you know.”
”There are many.” Daniz responded with some difficulty.
He stood still, not daring to move, as if he were a servant.
Klein slowly upturned the corner of his mouth and said:
”Follow the bounty.”
When he finished, he pointed to the chair across from him:
”Sit.”
Daniz breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly sat down.
He suddenly felt that the other party was not bad, at least willing to give himself a seat.
……
Woo!
The White Onyx left the harbor and sailed out into the open sea, sailing at 13 knots until noon.
Flame” Danez, who had a dry mouth, got permission to stop, took the ticket and led Kline to the first class dining room.
The dining room is elegantly decorated, with a violinist playing in the corner, and there are some barriers separating the different tables to ensure the privacy of the dining environment.
After walking a few steps, Klein encountered Donna’s family and Cleves and others, who occupied a large table and were waiting for the waiter to serve the food.
”Uncle Sparrow!” Because of the shared secret, the young boy, Denton, had quietly changed his address.
Donna blinked, showing her confusion fully.
She clearly remembered that Uncle Sparrow lived in second class and should not be in this restaurant.
Klein smiled and waved his hand in greeting before pointing at Danez:
”His treat.”
”So ……,” Donna curiously surveyed Daniz, thinking that this gentleman looked strange, especially his eyebrows, which were very unnatural.
Krivis put down his knife and fork and said in silence for two seconds:
”Your friend?”
Klein chuckled softly and turned his head sideways to Danitz:
”How do you think that should be answered?”
Daniz gritted his teeth, then piled on a smile and said:
”Germaine saved me once.”
Yes, that’s right, otherwise I might have been killed by him in exchange for the bounty …… Daniz consoled himself mentally.
Krivis looked Daniz up and down a few times without saying anything more.
Crossing over to the Donna family, Klein found a table by the window.
The waiter came over very enthusiastically and handed over the menu.
”Charcoal grilled veal chop, foie gras in red wine, vegetable salad ……,” Daniz glanced at the menu and couldn’t help but sigh, “It’s still good to have this kind of ship that has ports of call and replenishment every two or three days, with enough fresh food to meet the The kind that floats at sea for two weeks a week, it’s just beer, cured meats, all kinds of canned goods in rotation, monotonous enough to make you want to go crazy, but the sea itself will provide fresh ingredients, huh, which must have enough discernment, we have a sailor on board, once because of a beautiful-looking lobster, diarrhea to the fart …… ”
Being a pirate, he was going to describe it in the customary vulgar terms, but after looking at Germaine Sparrow’s expression, he changed his words in time:
”Diarrhea until it comes off at the ass.”
I have reason to suspect that there are other factors involved, and while your captain is female, females on the crew should be very rare, and with the long period of inability to go ashore, the sailors must all be very horny …… Klein made a ventriloquist remark and took the menu, scratching and pulling at it in order of price:
”All of these.”
”Good.” The waiter’s expression did not change in the slightest.
At this time, Klein saw Captain Aeran enter the restaurant and pass nearby, so he briefly greeted the other party.
When he turned back, he realized that “Flame” Daniz had already turned his head to look out the window, as if he was looking at the scenery.
”The captain knows you?” Klein asked in an almost declarative tone.
Danez gave a couple dry chuckles:
”We had a battle with the William V when he was their Bosun.
”And, and, I’m considered one of the more well-known pirates ……”
At this point, Danez remembered his current situation and suddenly became a bit melancholy, and changed the subject:
”I’ve always wondered why the fair Aeran suddenly left the Navy; at that time, he was already an ‘Arbiter’.”