Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

Chapter 108 Unexpected Disaster

Chalice frowned and exchanged a glance with Jack.

He leaned down and asked softly, "You're looking for me? Do you know who I am? And who is your mother?"

"I—I don't know—"

The little girl sobbed, "All I know is that I need to find a captain with black hair. Brother Luca told me to find a captain with black hair—a captain with black hair—"

Cherries straightened up and looked at Susanna.

Before he could ask, the latter explained directly: "Captain Cherries, this little girl came to the association about ten minutes ago saying she was looking for a captain with black hair."

"The guards wanted to get rid of her because she was causing trouble, but I happened to be passing by and overheard them. I thought she might be looking for you, so I took it upon myself to bring her up—"

Jack then spoke up.

He picked up the little girl, weighed her in his arms, and frowned slightly, but still asked gently, "Little girl, don't rush, tell me slowly, what happened to your mother?"

"My mom—no, my dad! My dad just got home from a fishing trip, but a big fish bit off his leg!"

"The neighbor's aunt laughed at him, and his mother got angry and scolded him back, saying that his father's captain was a very, very good captain who gave him a lot of compensation—"

"That night, thieves broke into our house—they knocked my dad down, and my mom covered my mouth and hid under the bed."

"When the day came—Mom cried, and Dad was sleeping. There was blood everywhere. I didn't know what to do, so I wiped Mom's tears. Mom hugged me and cried."

"Then someone else came to our house, a boy named Luca. He got angry when he saw Dad not moving, and then he went to find someone—"

"He looked for a lot of people—and then a lot of strangers came—they were arguing fiercely, so Luca told me to come here and find a black-haired captain. He said that if I found the captain, everything would be fine—"

The little girl's logic is quite good.

Despite the pitiful sobs, Cheryl managed to understand the gist of the story.

It was probably compensation he gave to the wounded sailors, which his wife accidentally revealed.

This resulted in a home invasion robbery.

Luca's home visit was in accordance with the rules of the Homecoming.

Cherry had personally visited the chief engineer's widow to deliver the condolences and resolve the trouble.

Other sailors who died or were wounded were visited by the boatswain or Wirtz.

Regular follow-up visits are also a very necessary measure.

This would prevent the sailors from being murdered for their money.

Luca's safety —

Chalice wasn't worried.

Although it is unknown who he clashed with, he has Buck secretly protecting him.

Luca sent the little girl to him, clearly realizing they couldn't resolve their dispute.

Therefore, it is necessary for the captain to step forward.

In this regard.

There's not much to say about Cherries.

Regardless of right or wrong, just get there first.

If his own crew members are being bullied, then as captain he shouldn't be in charge.

"You go first!"

Jack, holding the little girl, said, "I'll have Maguire lead a team to support you."

Chalice said softly, "The appearance of the action team—isn't that a bit too conspicuous?"

"Go ahead and do it, I'll go too, but I'll show up depending on the situation."

Jack said without hesitation, "I will write a promotion report now, Miss Clerk, please give it to the president for me."

"And then come with his silver badge, is that possible? Are there any difficulties?"

"I—I'm fine!"

Susanna was somewhat taken aback, but quickly recovered.

She knew this was a rare opportunity!

He also came into contact with a high-ranking board member and a promising young captain.

If she handles this matter well, she will have left a very good impression on these two gentlemen.

"I'm at your service, Director Jack!"

"Not for me, but for him."

Jack pushed open the office door, holding the little girl in his left arm and pulling open a drawer with his right.

He casually signed his name, while the name belonging to Chalice was already prepared on top.

The familiar seal was stamped once again.

Susanna excitedly pursed her lips and accepted the promotion report belonging to Cheryl with both hands.

Throughout the entire process, the person who needed the promotion was never even touched.

The application process bypassed him and went straight up.

However, Chalice didn't care.

The capability is there.

The process doesn't matter.

As long as he is a genuine Tier 2 Extraordinary.

Even without any badges, his formidable strength is his best identity.

Guided by the little girl, Cherries and Jack hurried through the narrow, winding streets.

The air here is a mixture of fishy smells, tobacco, and cheap alcohol—the peculiar smell of the port area slums.

Chalice knew this area.

He almost settled here back then.

Many sailors lived here with their families.

The reason is also very simple.

The rent is cheap enough, and it's close enough to the pier.

"Kid! I advise you to mind your own business! Get lost!"

Go around the street corner.

The rough male voice roared without any politeness.

"Get out? You're the ones who should be getting out!"

The familiar voice was a little higher than usual, and it trembled almost imperceptibly.

I don't know if it was out of fear or excitement.

Luca glared and growled, "This is my brother's house! Captain Cherry will be here soon!"

Speak of Cherissa, and Cherissa will appear.

But he didn't rush to show himself.

Instead, they secretly observed the situation first.

On the left is Luca, followed by three sailors, all of whom are familiar faces whom Cherissa has seen several times.

They gripped makeshift iron bars and wrenches, adopting a defensive stance to face the larger number of enemies.

To the left and right were a dozen or so men with disheveled clothes.

The bald man at the head of the group had a face full of scars, with a scar on his left cheek that stretched to the corner of his mouth, and a gold chain of unknown authenticity hanging around his thick neck.

His companions were clearly better equipped.

These thugs were carrying machetes, and one of them even had an old-fashioned flintlock pistol.

The bald man spat viciously.

"Charles? I've been around here for decades. I've never heard of any of that bullshit Charles or Charles!"

"I'll say it again! This family owes the casino money, and we're here to collect!"

"nonsense!"

A woman's tearful cries came from inside the house.

"My husband never gambles! We need to save money to send our daughter to school, where would we get the money to go to a casino—"

The bald man scoffed, "You guys? Still in school? Saying you didn't gamble doesn't matter! The IOU has his fingerprint on it!"

Chalice narrowed his eyes.

He had seen this kind of trick before.

It's nothing more than extortion, and they specifically target sailors' families.

Sailors are at sea all year round, leaving only women and children at home.

In order to survive, they are most vulnerable to being bullied.

However, this situation is a bit special; this group of people doesn't even care whether the male homeowner is home or not.

This is outrageous!

Luca gripped the iron bar tightly, cold sweat beading on his forehead, but he still stubbornly argued, "Show me the IOU if you have one!"

"Explain clearly in front of everyone when the money was borrowed, how much it was owed, and how the interest was calculated!"

The bald man's face darkened.

"Pretty boy! You're asking for it!?"

The thug with the gun raised his flintlock pistol and approached with a sinister grin.

The bald man shouted one last time, "I'll give you three seconds! Get out of my way! Or else—"

"Or else your old mother!"

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