A cook, vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates?

This answer left Zephyr stunned.

Secret dock.

Dorum had already broken into the bridge of the Azure Dragon and was now sitting in the huge command chair, his hands moving rapidly across the complex control panel like phantoms.

His eyes gleamed with fanaticism, and he muttered incantations.

"Power core connection normal... Energy circuit self-test passed... Hull structure integrity 100%... Oh my God, this is simply the most perfect masterpiece of the shipwright god!"

"Dorum! Hurry up!"

Gatz urged from outside, blocking the passage with his body and the anchor, keeping the naval soldiers who had rushed over after hearing the news out of the way.

"They're here! Everyone, sit tight!"

Dorum slammed down the last red start button.

hum-

A deep, rumbling sound, like the awakening of an ancient dragon, came from deep within the ship.

The entire massive, black ship, silently moored on the slipway, had countless indicator lights on its hull illuminate one after another, and a vast and terrifying aura slowly awakened.

Through the huge observation window of the bridge, one could see Lockes, Lingling, Wang Zhi, Rein, and Silver rapidly approaching from a distance.

"Open the door! Welcome the captain!"

Dorum roared and pressed the switch of a huge hatch on the side of the ship.

Just as Lockes and the others were about to board the ship, a roar came from the top of the dock.

"Don't try to succeed!"

Despite his injuries, Zephyr crashed through the top of the dock and descended from the sky, his fist carrying the last of its force as it slammed into the opening hatch.

He wanted to stop the pirates from escaping at the last minute.

"late."

Lox snorted coldly, not turning his head, but simply waving his hand upwards.

An invisible gravitational field appeared instantly, slowing Zefa's falling body down for a moment in mid-air.

In that brief moment of delay, Lockes and the others had all rushed into the cabin.

"Dorum! Fire!"

Rocks gave his first orders as the new captain.

"okay!"

Dorum roared excitedly as he yanked a lever covered in skull symbols.

"Azure Dragon Roar!"

The bow of the Azure Dragon, resembling a ferocious maw, suddenly opened, and a highly compressed ball of energy, shimmering with destructive light, rapidly gathered within it.

boom!

A thick beam of energy shot into the sky, not towards Zefa, but directly towards the front of the dock, the final gate made of refined steel and tens of meters thick!

Before the main cannon of the Azure Dragon, the so-called impregnable fortress was as fragile as paper, instantly melted and pierced, leaving a huge hole.

The sea route ahead has been forcibly opened!

"set off!"

Dorum pushed the control stick, and the super battleship, which had already changed hands before it was even officially launched, was like a black dragon that had broken free of all its shackles.

With a ferocity completely disproportionate to its massive size, it smashed open the last slipway lock, burst out of the dock, and rushed into the vast ocean!

Behind him lay the crumbling Glory Peak, the devastated G-2 base, and Zephyr's bloodshot eyes, filled with resentment and humiliation.

He ultimately failed to stop it.

He personally presented this group of future sea rulers with the most powerful King's Ship.

……

Chapter 62 The Cradle of Monsters and the New Bounty

Like a black lightning bolt, the Qinglong tore through the chaotic sea surrounding the G-2 branch, leaving the pursuing naval vessels far behind.

Inside the bridge, the atmosphere was completely different from the raging waves outside, filled with the ecstasy of surviving a disaster and amazement at the new vessel.

"Hahaha! Dorum! Your cooking is amazing!"

Gatz excitedly pounded on the sturdy alloy control panel, making dull thuds.

"This boat is more stable to sail than I am when I'm fighting!"

"Don't touch that! That's a tactical simulation screen for the commander! It's made of crystal glass, a specialty of the South China Sea. If you leave a mark with your filthy hands, I'll fight you to the death!"

Dorum pounced on the screen like a mother hen protecting her chicks, carefully wiping the gleaming screen with his sleeve, his face showing a mixture of pain and pleasure, a look of utter fascination.

He looked around the futuristic bridge, tears welling in his eyes.

"Oh my God, this perfect hull structure, this unparalleled power core, this is simply a sacred object bestowed upon me by the god of shipbuilding! I feel like I could drive it straight to the Red Line!"

"Gurarararar... The premise is that it doesn't get destroyed by these guys fighting on the ship."

Newgate leaned back in his large command chair, holding a barrel of century-old rum he had just smuggled from the G-2 cellar, and took a big, satisfying gulp.

Lingling had no interest in these metal lumps. She was leaning over the huge observation window, staring longingly toward the kitchen, muttering, "I'm so hungry... When will Raine serve dinner? I've been fighting for so long, my cake is all digested."

Rocks sat with his legs crossed in the commanding seat that originally belonged to Zephyr. He ignored the crew’s noise, simply closing his eyes and enjoying the unparalleled sense of control that the super battleship brought him.

He could clearly feel that every vibration of the ship and every flow of energy was an extension of his own body.

This is the King's Ship that can carry his ambitions.

Just then, a newsbird, as if it had seen a ghost, swooped down from the sky with a screeching cry.

Seemingly terrified by the terrifying aura emanating from the ship, it tossed a stack of the latest newspapers and several brand-new bounty posters onto the deck and fled at three times the speed it had come.

It felt as if staying even a second longer would result in being crushed into mincemeat by those terrifying auras.

"Oh? Another new bounty post?"

Gatz picked it up out of curiosity, and when he saw what was written on it, his eyes widened in astonishment.

"Oh my God!"

His earth-shattering scream attracted everyone's attention.

When everyone saw the portraits, which were somewhat blurry due to the hasty printing but still exuded an imposing aura, a deafening burst of laughter and astonishment erupted on the deck.

Without a doubt, the fall of the G-2 branch and the capture of the super battleship, an event that can be described as the biggest scandal in the history of the Navy over the past century, has thoroughly enraged the World Government.

Their bounty amount saw an unprecedented and explosive increase.

At the very top, of course, is Rocks.

The photo captures the moment he punched open the fortress gate; his arrogant smile and domineering gaze are visually striking.

[Rocks D. Giebeck: Bounty of 3 billion Berries!]

[Crimes: Attacking the Navy's G-2 branch, seizing a top-secret warship, and provoking the World Government—unforgivable crimes!]

"Hahaha! Three billion! Looks like those old guys in the World Government aren't completely clueless after all!"

Lox looked at his bounty poster and laughed with satisfaction.

This number surpasses that of most of the well-known pirates on the high seas, placing it directly among the top ranks.

Newgate followed closely behind.

In the photo, he is seen punching through space, his earth-shattering aura seemingly bursting out of the paper.

Edward Newgate (Whitebeard): Bounty of 2.5 billion Berries!

[Criminal Charge: Core combatant of the Rocks Pirates, possessing world-destroying power, extremely dangerous!]

Lingling's bounty poster was even more outrageous, showing her commanding Prometheus and Zeus as if a catastrophe had struck.

[BIG MOM Charlotte Linlin: Bounty of 2.2 billion Berries!]

[Criminal Charge: A natural destroyer, capable of manipulating the weather, suspected to be a user of the Soul-Soul Fruit; his destructive power and danger are immeasurable!]

Lingling tilted her head, saw the shockingly high amount, and smiled happily: "Hahaha! So much money, I can buy so many delicious cakes!"

Even the bounties for Gatzi, Silver, and Dorrum have seen astonishing leaps.

[Giant Anchor Gatz: Bounty of 300 Million Berries!]

[Silver the Ghost: Bounty of 280 million Berries!]

[Iron Wall Dorum: Bounty of 100 Million Berries!]

This newly formed pirate crew has already surpassed the 8 billion mark in total bounty for its core members!

This number is enough to make any kingdom tremble and any naval fleet hesitate.

The name of the Rocks Pirates resounded throughout the entire sea overnight in the most flamboyant and domineering way.

"All right."

Lockes put away all the bounty posters, stood up, and glanced at each excited crew member before finally fixing his gaze on the kitchen.

"Ren!"

Rocks' voice was as loud as a bell.

"To celebrate our move to our new home and becoming the world's number one enemy of the navy, tonight's menu is the most extravagant feast I'll ask for!"

The kitchen door was pushed open, and Ryan walked out wearing a brand-new, specially made chef's uniform that he had found in the G-2 officer's wardrobe, his face still showing that calm and composed expression.

"It has been prepared for a long time."

"To celebrate having a proper kitchen, tonight's dish is—The Triumph of the Conqueror," Ryan said calmly.

That evening, an extremely luxurious banquet was held in the spacious restaurant of the Qinglong.

My experience points are steadily increasing, and I've accumulated quite a few cooking points.

More than 300,000.

Now, Renn's culinary skills have reached the Master level, but the battle of G-2 made him realize that his personal strength is still the weakest link on this monster ship.

There will only be more and stronger opponents of Zephyr's caliber in the future.

It's time to use these accumulated cooking points to gain some real power for yourself...

The kitchen of the Azure Dragon is a veritable mobile culinary fortress.

This place is not only spacious, but also equipped with the Navy's most advanced equipment.

The constant temperature cold storage can perfectly preserve the freshness of any rare ingredients, the multi-functional oven can simulate various cooking environments from volcanic geothermal to polar ice baking, and the powerful exhaust system can even completely remove the smell of durian cake that Lingling ate in three seconds.

Standing in front of the spotless kitchen counter, Ryan felt like a general who owned an entire arsenal.

But what he was thinking about at that moment wasn't what dish to cook for the next meal.

His consciousness was immersed in the system's shop interface, and the dazzling array of exchange options made him dizzy.

Chapter 63 Culinary Techniques, Acupressure, and Muscle Numbness

[Master-Level Exclusive Redemption List]

【Eternal Flame (Kitchenware): A stove crafted from branches of the World Tree and Sunstone, its flame never extinguishes and its temperature can be freely adjusted according to the chef's will. Price: 150000 Cooking Points.】

[Time-Space Refrigerator (Kitchen Utensils): A refrigerator where the flow of time and space is frozen. Any food placed inside will remain perpetually fresh. Price: 200000 Cooking Points.]

[Legendary Ingredient Blind Box: Randomly contains a legendary ingredient, such as a phoenix egg or a talking carrot. Price: 300000 Cooking Points.]

……

These things were tempting to Renn, but he didn't have enough cooking points to splurge like that.

Ultimately, the focus shifted to the category of enhancing personal abilities.

Ryan knew very well that even the best kitchenware and ingredients required a skilled chef to master them.

On this chaotic sea, strength is the only passport.