Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

Fortunately, Cheryl's worries were unnecessary.

The fact that the Corleone family has survived to this day suggests that their marriage customs are still quite normal.

Buck quickly provided an explanation.

The Corleone family did not require Cherries to marry into the family.

Besides becoming the son-in-law of the Corleone family, Cheryl can also obtain potion recipes in another way.

"You want me to take him with me?"

Chalice glanced at Luca, who looked nervous beside him, with some surprise.

"Mr. Buck, this is no joke! Don't let your guard down just because we haven't encountered any danger on these two sea voyages!"

"I can't even guarantee that I'll return to port safely every time, let alone bring members of the Corleone family with me. I can't bear that responsibility!"

Please don't be anxious.

Buck said with a smile, "Every decision the Corleone family makes is not made on a whim. We had already been considering finding a good captain for Luca before this."

"Luca is a good boy. Most of the family members have settled on Maro Island and other islands, and it has been a long time since anyone has ventured out to sea."

"Of course, don't think this is the family rejecting Luca. On the contrary, it's precisely because we love him that we're willing to respect his ideas."

then.

Chalice frowned and looked at Luca, asking, "You want to go to sea?"

The boy nodded quickly.

"Why? Is it because you've watched too many plays? Or are the stories in movies just too moving?"

"I...I just don't want to be a burden..."

Luca gripped the hem of his clothes with both hands, but still managed to clearly express his desire.

"I don't want to be the son of the family head but do nothing all day long. My brothers all contribute to the family."

"I can only get comfort from my elders, who tell me to observe and learn more, but... Mr. Cherries, I don't know what I should do!"

"For so many years... only on your ship can I feel this long-lost sense of freedom and ease. I don't know if I can handle the work on board, but I will persevere. Please give me a chance!"

Chalice could hear the determination in the boy's words.

But he didn't rush to agree.

Many things cannot be accomplished simply by wishful thinking.

While Old Wright's ability to get Young Wright on board was partly due to "backdoor connections," the bigger reason was Young Wright's own abilities.

If Little Wright were a craftsman who knew nothing.

Chalice would rather give old Wright more money than take on a burden.

Going to sea is no child's play.

Having one more crew member certainly provides more assistance.

But as captain, Cheryl also had to weigh the pros and cons.

Does the benefit of having additional crew members outweigh the responsibilities he, as captain, must bear?

The disadvantages outweigh the advantages; newcomers are actually a hindrance.

After all, it's very difficult for ocean-going ships to resupply.

If Cheryl were to bring along a crew member who is of little use but consumes food, water, and even medical supplies, it would be tantamount to suicide.

Moreover, this young Luca doesn't seem to be the "cover" he originally suspected, but rather a direct descendant of the Corleone family!

In case something happens...

The Corleone family must dismantle the Homecoming!

Seemingly sensing Cherry's concerns, Buck said frankly, "I know your worries, but I can assure you that Luca will never be a burden to you."

"If I may ask... Mr. Cháris, it seems you are the only extraordinary one on your ship?"

"That's right! No... there's one more!"

Chalice didn't know what Buck meant.

However, he still took the opportunity to refuse, saying, "It's just that I might not be able to command that artillery commander, so I can't grant Luca's request."

"If danger arises, I have no guarantee that I can ensure his safety."

"Please calm down, Mr. Cherries."

Buck said confidently, "If you grant Luca's request, I can assure you that the Homecoming will not only have one more loyal crew member, but also one of your extraordinary confidants."

"you mean……"

Chalice understood Buck's unspoken meaning.

The association's placement of the artillery chief was clearly impossible to hide from him.

If he agrees to the Corleone family's offer again, Luca will join the ship after becoming an Extraordinary, becoming the third force on the Homecoming.

Three groups of people squeezed into a small boat.

It is indeed somewhat "bloated".

However, it's easy to understand by applying the development model of startups.

Both the Navigators' Association and the Corleone family used resources to acquire early shares of the promising Homecoming ship.

What are they after?

It's nothing more than myself...

After all, if these powerful forces were to plot against the Homecoming, that would be far too short-sighted...

The port handles countless small cargo ships every day.

I really want a boat.

Why go to such lengths, go to such great lengths, and use such roundabout methods to target Cherries?

It's just a matter of a few hundred gold coins; it shouldn't be that complicated.

So what they are really investing in is themselves.

Chalice's confidence was not arrogance.

He was very clear-headed.

These powerful forces may be bad, but they are never stupid.

Only if you, as a promising company, have sufficient potential to get these people to willingly provide resources and send people on board.

As a benefit from the Navigators' Association, Cherries traded his position as artillery commander for it.

The Corleone family's overtures were something Cherries couldn't think of a reason to refuse...

Anyway, all he wanted was to become stronger and go to sea, and become stronger at sea, just like how he was never stingy with the salaries and benefits of his sailors.

As long as it can help him explore the seas more effectively.

Whatever benefits these forces want to gain, Chalice will share them generously.

Money is just an external thing.

What Chalice really wanted was red banknotes.

It wasn't these heavy gold and silver coins.

Although the money he gave out was worth at least a million dollars after conversion.

But as long as it's not a red bill, Cheryl will readily pay up, no matter how reluctant she is.

Moreover, by bringing in the Corleone family, he would no longer need to rely so heavily on the Navigators' Association.

This is a good thing!

Seeing the changing expression on Chalice's face, Buck knew that the young captain had finally been moved.

An extraordinary crew member plus family investment.

No normal person would refuse.

"He can board the ship."

Chalice finally spoke.

"However, I need to know his sequence first, and he can't hold an important position because he still needs to learn. I can't put a rookie in an important position."

"That makes perfect sense!"

Buck said with delight, "I can tell you now that Luca is about to complete the Sleep Desire Sequence that the Corleone family has inherited to this day—the Night Watchman."

"The Night Watchmen are also part of the Desire Path sequence, which is why we have the Gourmet's Potion Recipe."

"Unfortunately, we only have information on the third tier of the Gourmet Rank. Higher tiers... if you have the chance to try, you'll probably have to find them yourself!"

"The Night's Watch..."

Chalice had naturally heard of the sleep-desire sequence, which was also one of the three sequences of the desire pathway.

Actually...

He is more interested in those who experience pleasure based on sexual desire.

But as I said before, going to sea is no child's play.

Even though Chalice was curious about pleasure-seekers, he dared not let those guys whose minds were only on sex get on board.

Who knows if his crew can resist the temptation?

If excessive indulgence leads to weakness in the legs and then an emergency occurs, and Chalice can't find anyone, that would be truly heartbreaking...

The Night Watch...

That sounds great!

Perhaps it's time to replace the night shifts that Cherry and Wirtz are taking turns on with with professionals!