Captain Jack of Azeroth

Chapter 33 Killing someone with a borrowed knife

For several days, there was no news from Treasure Bay. It seemed that Rivergaz had no intention of redeeming these goblins.

Jack had expected that even if Revigaz was farsighted, he was still a goblin. If these goblins had special talents that could not be replaced by other goblins, he would definitely pay the ransom. One hundred gold coins was a fortune that ordinary people could not earn in their lifetime, but for Revigaz, more money slipped through his fingers when he counted it.

After being alerted, Jack ordered the sailors to train in quick boarding and divided them into two groups, one to train on land and the other to train on the ship to prevent any accidents.

He found the goblins and said, "It seems that the rich man does not intend to redeem you."

The goblins were dejected. They had expected this to happen. Although he felt sorry for the gold coins, Nedlo still begged, "Jack, since I saved your life, please allow me to redeem you with my own property."

When the other goblins heard this, although they were unwilling, they could only follow suit. They all had their own private property in Treasure Bay, and anyone could pay the ransom.

Jack asked playfully, "Who among you is willing to tell others where you hid your gold coins?"

The goblins were silent, looking at each other warily. It was obvious that Jack would not release all of them. If the goblins who were not released told other goblins where the money was hidden, it would be hard to guarantee that the goblins who returned would bring the money to redeem the people. Anyway, they had already returned, and unexpectedly got the property of the goblins who were not released. Not only did they not lose money, but they also made money.

Seeing the goblins lower their heads again, Jack laughed and suggested, "Why don't you just follow me!"

The goblins looked at Jack in confusion. Jack said, "You can't afford the ransom anyway, so why don't you work for me? I won't let you work for nothing like Nedlo did. I will pay you, 3 gold coins per month. You can withdraw money from me at any time. The money you don't withdraw will be regarded as your ransom. When the gold coins are deducted, you will be free again."

"Three gold coins for each of us?" the goblin asked hopefully.

Jack felt funny. What was he thinking? 3 gold coins per person, 21 gold coins per month, wouldn't they let you go in five months? Such a short time, not even enough to make a trip to Kezan!
"All of you."

When the goblins heard this, they shook their heads.

"No, the money is too little."

"When Nedro hired us, it was 5 gold coins per month."

“We are demanding the compensation we deserve.”

Nedro looked at the excited goblins. These fools are still clinging to money. Don’t they even consider the situation?

Jack spread his hands. "If you don't want to, then forget it. But don't say I didn't remind you that you are not my employees. If you encounter the Black Wind Pirates, we may not be able to protect you."

The goblins were not afraid, they were also Black Wind Pirates and believed that other Black Wind Pirates would not harm them.

Seeing the goblins' disbelief, Jack couldn't help but shake his head.

You guys are still too young.

There are no secrets on the Savage Coast, especially among adventurers who have come into contact with pirates. They quickly spread the news that a group of people were stationed on the Savage Coast, and it reached Treasure Bay in a few days.

When the wealthy man Rivergaz heard the news, he immediately grinned.

"Finally I found you. Notify the fleet to attack the Savage Coast and kill all the traitors."

After the goblin who had delivered the message left, Rivigaz said to the fleet commander, Kara Cape, "Old friend, you should know where Naidro's treasure is hidden, right?"

Kara Cape showed a lewd smile, "Of course, I know the treasure locations of all the captains of the fleet."

Rivigaz laughed maliciously, "As soon as Nadro dies, his property will be ours."

The goblins were hoping that the pirates would come to rescue them, but they didn't know that what they were waiting for was going to kill them. "Enemy attack!"

As soon as a dozen pirate ships appeared, they were discovered by the sailors on the lookout tower.

"Quick, get on the boat!"

Jack immediately stopped the training and said, "Bring these goblins."

Although they had done emergency boarding drills many times, the pirates were still panicked. They punched hard and cursed in anger: "Stupid guy, why are you panicking? The enemy is still some distance away. Do it like we did in training."

The pirates were afraid of the sound of heavy punches and immediately recalled what they had done in training, and then they became orderly.

Jack, holding Nedlo in one hand, got on the lifeboat first and headed for the Black Pearl. The Black Pearl had already raised the anchor and would start as soon as all the pirates were on board.

The Black Wind Pirates came with the wind, very fast. The pirates were only halfway on board when they were within range. They drew an arc and aimed their flanks at the Black Pearl.

Jack immediately shouted, "Turn the boat sideways and get the guns ready."

Boom boom boom——

The Black Wind Pirates' cannons opened fire first, and dozens of shells landed around the Black Pearl. The pirates who had not yet boarded the ship were affected, many of them were killed or injured, and the goblins who followed them also suffered casualties.

The few goblins who were still alive started crying for their parents. They had always used cannons to attack others before, but this was the first time they were being bombarded by others.

The shells were coming in like a flood, it was so terrifying.

"fight back!"

Jack also ordered the cannon to fire, he felt that he had gone too far. He really wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife, but he didn't expect that Rivergaz would send so many ships, he wanted to kill everyone!

Is it worth sending out so many ships for just 100 gold coins? Doesn't it cost money to send out these pirates? Doesn't it cost money to fire the cannonballs? I'm afraid that so many ships firing a few rounds of cannonballs would cost more than 100 gold coins, right?
Boom boom boom——

Another round of shells came, and several shells hit the deck, and the blast made Jack stagger. Nedlo was blown to the deck, shaking his head and screaming, "Something is wrong, the rich man shouldn't have sent so many warships."

Jack yelled, "Don't you understand yet? Rivegaz wants to kill all of us."

"Do not--"

Nadro stood up and said angrily: "He wants to murder me and take my wealth!"

Jack raised his eyebrows. He didn't try to sow discord, but this dwarf actually came to him on his own initiative.

"I told you a long time ago, but you didn't believe me. Do you believe me now?"

"I believe it!" Nadro said dejectedly, "But what does it matter if I believe it? Now none of us can escape."

"Who said we can't escape?"

Jack raised his lips, grabbed the rudder and shouted, "Throw them the rope and let him climb up by himself."

"Anu! Take them and paddle with all your might, let's rush out!"

(End of this chapter)