Captain Jack of Azeroth

Chapter 73 Exile at Sea
A goblin walked through the crowd and came in front of Jack. It was Larkin.

He pointed at the lantern in Jack's hand, "Jack, if it weren't for them, we wouldn't have to do this."

Jack sneered and asked, "Are you saying that my decision was wrong? When that ship appeared just now, should we have chosen to surrender directly?"

Larkin spread his hands and said, "Although I am reluctant to admit it, this is indeed the best way."

"You think so too?" Jack looked around at the sailors. The sailors shifted their gazes one by one, not daring to look at Jack.

When Larkin saw this, he immediately knew that his opportunity had come.

"Jack, it's fine to deceive those giants who don't know the situation. We all know that the orc war ended half a year ago."

"So what?" Jack asked.

Larkin shouted loudly, "Do I need to be frank? Without war, we can't complete this deal. What should we do then?"

The sailors' faces turned ugly when they thought about being chased by that strange ship. There were countless sunken ships on the coast of Azsuna. How could they be willing to leave such a large amount of wealth here but not be able to take it away?

"Then let's not complete this deal!" Jack said indifferently, "I know you are reluctant to give up the treasure of the shipwreck here, but you must know that only by staying alive can you obtain more treasures. Moreover, we don't only know about this treasure, the elven ruins of Azshara are still waiting for us."

The elven ruins of Azshara were their initial target, and the sailors' attitudes couldn't help but relax.

However, Larkin said: "Although there may be treasures in the elven ruins, compared with the treasures of the shipwrecks that have been discovered, it has too many uncertainties. Let's not talk about whether we can find the elven ruins. Even if we find them, we are not the only explorers."

Larkin turned and looked at all the sailors, "Jack just said that if he didn't complete the deal, it would be better not to complete it in the first place."

He turned around and looked at Jack sinisterly, "As our captain, Jack, you should take on this deal and face the pursuit of that strange ship by yourself so that we can return to Hot Sand Port."

"Larkin, what do you mean by that?" Nadro came over dissatisfied and stared at Larkin, "Do you want to leave Jack alone?"

La Jin spread his hands, "This is the only solution. If we don't complete the deal, we will definitely be hunted down by the monster ship. If the monster ship wants to hunt us down, it needs something to lead the way for them."

He pointed at the lantern in Jack's hand and said, "This is why the strange ship dared to let us go. No matter where we go, we will be found by the strange ship."

The sailors looked at the lantern in fear, "Captain, you'd better throw it away!"

Although they have bad personalities, they still have their bottom line. As long as Jack throws away the lantern, the worst that can happen is that he will never come to Azsuna again in this life.

Jack walked to the side of the ship and threw the lantern into the sea. The lantern disappeared into the water and appeared in Jack's hand the next moment.

The sailors were dumbfounded. What was going on?
Jack was also a little confused, and threw the lantern into the sea again. The result was the same as last time, the lantern just entered the water and appeared in his hand again.

"It's enchanted." The elf saw the problem and warned, "If you don't remove the enchantment, you'll never be able to get rid of it."

Larkin was overjoyed. "Did you hear that? I didn't force Jack. It was the giant who chose him. Not only did he extract his soul fragments, but he also did something to him. If Jack doesn't leave, then all of us will die without a burial place."

When the sailors heard this, they looked at Jack with horror. Once they sold the treasure from the sunken ship, they would have a lot of wealth and could enjoy life right away. How could they be willing to die like this?
"Captain, please think of a solution."

"If you can't get rid of it, then we'll have to let you off the boat."

Rude said angrily: "Do you know what you are talking about? This ship belongs to Captain Jack. What qualifications do you have to ask him to get off the ship?"

The sailors took a step back, and they also felt that they were in the wrong. Larkin stood up again, "This ship was previously called the Fukin, and it's my ship. Rude, why do you think it's called the Black Pearl now?"

When the sailors heard this, they immediately found a reason to refute.

"That's right, Jack robbed Larkin's boat, why can't we ask Jack to leave?"

Rude drew out his magic sword angrily, "Who dares to ask Captain Jack to get off the ship?"

The sailors also drew their magic swords and surrounded Rude. "Do you think we dare not kill you?"

"enough!"

Seeing that the battle was about to break out, he slammed the battle axe on the deck with a heavy fist and stopped both sides with a sullen face.

Larkin took the opportunity to ask, "Mr. Heavy Punch, do you think Jack should get off the boat?"

Chong Quan was hesitant, and in his heart he thought Jack should get off the boat, but given the friendship between him and Jack, he couldn't say such words.

Jack laughed. "Okay! In that case, I'll get off the boat."

"Captain!" Rude looked at Jack in disbelief. He didn't think Jack would give up like this.

Jack patted him on the shoulder and said, "I really shouldn't have dragged you down. Lower the lifeboat and I'll leave by myself."

Although the sailors felt guilty, they still lowered the lifeboat as quickly as possible.

Jack went over the side of the ship and followed the rope to the lifeboat. Rude wanted to follow him, but was stopped by Jack.

"No one should follow me."

"Anu, take them back to Steamwheedle Port, and wait for me there."

Heavy Fist nodded solemnly. Larkin had already won over most of the sailors. After arriving at Hot Sands Port, he would definitely not be able to protect the Black Pearl. There must be many sailors who would not follow Larkin. He needed to help Jack protect these people.

If Jack could just get away!
Several elves tried to sneak off the ship, but were stopped by Jack, "Follow Anu and protect yourself as best you can."

"I will definitely go to Steamwheedle Port to find you."

Waving goodbye, Jack rowed the lifeboat away.

Under the setting sun, everyone had mixed feelings, some reluctant, some ashamed, and some grateful to have survived. It was not until Jack was far away that Larkin shouted excitedly, "Okay, the danger is over, let's set off now and return to Hot Sands Port!"

"Return to Steamwheedle Port!"

"It's a good time to go out to sea. Come with me, my boy. The sails are already hoisted. You are a good boy..."

Without the accompaniment of the music box, the sailors didn't even know they had run away. They sang while rushing to work, still full of energy.

Nedlo and Chongquan looked at each other, and the two of them acted separately. One went to the captain's room, and the other went to the weapons bay, guarding the key point of the ship. If Larkin took them back to Hot Sand Port, they would not cause any trouble. But if Larkin had any bad intentions, then they would die together.

(End of this chapter)