Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

Chapter 63 Whale Hunting Assessment

It didn't take long.

The office door was then opened from the inside.

Sartre tilted his head toward Cherris, gesturing for him to come in.

This time, Cheryl was forced to sit down by Sartre, while Jack, sitting across the table, solemnly took out a file.

"Charis, male, first-tier gourmet, bronze-level navigator, captain of the Homecoming, has previously carried out—"

Jack slowly recounted Cheryl's resume.

"To be honest, your transport efficiency and cargo integrity are quite excellent among cargo captains, but—your potential competitors are mostly exploration captains, and they are mostly at the second-tier level seeking a breakthrough."

Jack put down the file and stared sharply at Cherries, who looked calm and unhurried.

"Accepting my offer means officially becoming a core member of the Navigators' Association. This is a great opportunity that many captains have long dreamed of and even sought but could not find a way to obtain."

"I understand your conflict with Sartre. But since I've chosen you, you must be fully prepared! Otherwise, I won't let anyone else off the hook, and I won't let you off the hook either!"

After Jack delivered the stern threat, he softened his tone and encouraged the ship, saying, "Of course, if you want the ship to go far, you have to keep it fully fueled!"

"Becoming a core member of the Navigators' Association means your advancement will no longer be restricted. Moreover, the association will do its best to help you find clues for advancement and collect potion materials."

"However, these things don't come for free. You need to earn them through your own efforts. Believe me, son, this is already quite good. So many people want to work hard but don't have the chance—"

"I see."

Chalice knew full well the weight of this promise.

Genius — Talented Person — Ordinary Person

Sometimes, what's lacking is simply opportunity.

The opportunity has arrived; seize it firmly.

Only then can its value be highlighted and realized.

on the contrary.

If you miss the opportunity, you'll likely never be able to turn your life around.

Although Chalice doesn't like being controlled, he wouldn't be foolish enough to go against the tide. Just like the Long March, if you can't win for the time being, you should avoid the enemy's sharp edge and develop your strength before you can finally win!

"It's good that you understand."

Jack nodded with relief. "Don't worry, I will try my best not to force you to do tasks you don't want to do."

"But—if it's an order from the association to all captains, then I can't refuse. Alright, let's talk about the first thing!"

Jack said confidently, "I know you're trying to advance to the second tier."

"One of the three main ingredients for the potion—the Bloodthorn Fruit—should have been found, right?"

"That's right."

Jack's smile became even more confident after receiving an affirmative answer.

"Then my offer should be tempting. In addition to the Bloodthorn Fruit you already have, once you become a core captain of the association, we can use the association's network to find you two other main materials with extraordinary properties."

"Of course, the materials themselves are not free; as I just said, you need to work hard to obtain them."

"That makes sense."

Chalice readily accepted, saying, "Free gifts are often the most expensive."

"That makes a lot of sense!"

Jack stroked his beard.

Since his scalp became smooth, he has paid extra attention to the two remaining tufts of hair on his head.

It is accentuated by a beard.

He was still able to maintain his authority as an interrogator.

If one day his entire head became bald, Jack himself would find it hard to be serious just imagining the scene.

He opened the drawer and took out a task document.

"That's the second thing." Your recruitment requires not only my application but also the association's approval.

With me here, the process should proceed smoothly, but you'll need to complete a task to prove your abilities.

"Even if I can give you a high score, you at least have to submit a decent answer sheet and go through the process, right?"

Chalice took the mission document and quickly glanced through it.

unexpected.

This turned out to be a hunting assignment.

Having experienced the dangers and gains of Bloodthorn Island, Chalice had assumed that the association's assessment would be a high-difficulty mission similar to an exploration quest.

However, depending on the type of target—

whale-like sea monsters —

It seems like—exploration missions are even better!?

I?

Whale hunting?

Whether it's fishing or hunting, it seems a bit unreasonable to ask such a person to do it!

Jack had anticipated Cherries' reaction.

He chuckled and reassured them, "Don't be nervous. These giant whales are huge, but they are gentle and rarely attack ships. Even if they are startled or injured, they will just run away."

"The association arranged the hunting of giant whales, which was actually to test the organizational and adaptability of the core captains."

"Targets that are challenging but low-risk are perfect for practice. Go back and prepare more targeted equipment, especially for airtight compartments, lest we be dragged into the water instead of sunk."

Jack's words made Cheryl fall into deep thought.

He didn't immediately pat his chest and shout, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

One must be rational when venturing overseas.

Sailing is not about the power of idealism, but about the preparation beforehand and the response to contingencies.

No matter how loudly the □ sign is called.

Storms and sea monsters can't understand —

"Giant Whale————"

Chalice repeated the term, which represented a behemoth weighing hundreds of tons, in a low voice.

"Given the tonnage and firepower of the Homecoming, hunting a target of this caliber would be... I'm afraid..."

The words "Don't be hunted" are terrifying!

Sartre chimed in, "A hunter's greatest advantage isn't himself, but knowing his target beforehand allows him to prepare accordingly!"

"One month deadline—I need at least a week to upgrade the Homecoming and install various devices to target large sea monsters—"

Chalice was calculating his plans.

Jack slowly pushed a rather thick stack of documents in front of him.

"This is detailed information about the giant whale, including the sea areas where it has appeared, its migration routes, its living habits, and the experience summaries of past captains who have successfully hunted it. You can take it back and study it further."

Chalice looked up in surprise. "These materials—aren't they against the rules?"

"Young man, you will not have a good end if you steal the association's secrets on your own, but I am sharing them with you voluntarily, which is a legitimate and proper procedure."

Jack crossed his arms and slightly raised his chin.

"In addition—as part of the assessment task, you can utilize some of the association's resources, such as applying for specially made whaling cannons, heavy harpoons, high-density cables, and large cutting tools."

"You can rent these expensive pieces of equipment at a relatively low price, but if they are damaged, you will have to pay the original price."

Chalice weighed the pros and cons for a few seconds, then took a deep breath and nodded emphatically.

"I see."

He carefully put away the mission documents and materials, then stood up and bowed respectfully to Jack.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Director Jack. I will do everything in my power to bring that damned behemoth back!"

Jack also stood up, walked around the desk, and went to Chalis's side.

Although the bald old man was not tall, he exuded a convincing aura at this moment.

"Young man, I believe in you. But temporary success or failure doesn't matter; only by living can you have the chance to create a future!"

"I understand—I will live to see the future I long for—"

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