I'll forge a new destiny

Chapter 21 Mission
  Zhang Xing was still thinking about this issue while sitting on the boat that was rocking.

As he got closer, the eerie silence on the pirate ship not only infected him, but also made the captives rowing stiff.

"Where are the people? Where are the people above, all dead?!"

The prisoners even overcame their awe of Zhang Xing and stood on the boat shouting at the people above.

No response at all.

Perhaps because it was too close, the big ship in front of it seemed to have stopped shaking slightly. Standing quietly in the sea water, waiting for his passengers.

Or, send off your own passengers.

"You stay here and be quiet."

Pressing his hand on the wooden strips of the side panel, Zhang Xing gave up trying to use his ears to detect the intelligence above.

He couldn't hear anything, but he had to get up there.

Whether it was because Zhang Xing still wanted to use the ship, or because of the captain's information - the pirates who surrendered to him showed their worth, although these minions didn't know who that person was. But the captain and the others picked up a man from the sea and guarded him very carefully. The pirates still knew this.

This ship is important in many ways.

I don’t know how long it will take for the next ship to come here, maybe tomorrow, maybe next year.

Zhang Xing has been on this waterway for too long. He needs to see land.

Real land!
  As Zhang Xing stepped onto the deck for the first time, he almost lost control of the weight of the watermelon rind due to the slight shaking.

He had to admit he was a little nervous, and there was no shame in that.

Because his steps will not stop because of this.

"Don't be afraid of any difficulties you encounter. Face it with a smile. The best way to eliminate fear is to face it..."

Zhang Xing stood in front of the captain's cabin door at the stern of the ship and closed his mouth.

The unstoppable smell of blood was seeping out from the somewhat old door.

What else could it be?

When a fight broke out, they didn't say anything about coming down to help. When people came, they didn't respond. A pirate ship with people left behind was as quiet as a plague chicken.

Apart from the fact that everyone was dead, could it be that they were all asleep?

"It would be better if I fell asleep."

Listening to the heartbeat inside, you can only faintly detect it after getting closer.

The only heartbeat.

And the sound of gurgling water—or blood.

Zhang Xing's hand pressed on the door of the captain's cabin.

The surge of blood began to stop, and the only heartbeat gradually weakened.

Because the person who bleeds is already dead, and the blood of the dead person will no longer flow, but the one who is not dead...

"Why are you doing this?"

Captain Winder sat upright in the chair that seemed to be tailor-made for him, holding the knife and showing a hearty smile.

"A man on the sea only does what he wants to do."

"You would have just had to wait a little longer, I've changed a lot of things and everything is starting to change."

"But you can't change how I do things."

The big beard kept shaking as he smiled, causing the blood on it to slip off.

Lifting one leg, the captain tapped the prosthetic leg on his left leg. "I used this thing as tuition to learn something. It would be a waste to throw it away like this."

As the captain struck, the prosthetic limb, which had gone through a lot of hardships in the battle, dropped a lot of debris.

"Well, it seems that it has also decided to retire with me." As he said this, the captain wiped the blood that was constantly pouring out due to his actions.

This is destined to be a futile move - no matter how many wounds he has on his body, another person can be put together.

The impact of turbulent currents, the tearing of sea monsters, and the dying resistance of the pirates who fell to the ground. A little further back, those fierce battles while still on the watermelon rind.

Even earlier, everything the old man had experienced in his years had made his death date completely certain.

His fate was not to die at the hands of pirates, but to die in his own resistance.

Zhang Xing, who realized this, couldn't help but get closer and wanted to do something.

But now Zhang Xing can't do anything. The captain's injury has been so serious that he has no idea of ​​going down to call Ayosha, and the captain doesn't seem to want to let Zhang Xing do anything.

Giving up on trying to look decent, the captain waved his hand to tell Zhang Xing not to say anything. He leaned back on the chair and found a comfortable position.

"I originally thought I would go to hell with the Watermelon Pi, but I didn't expect that I would make him wait a little longer." Looking at the anchor behind Zhang Xing, he smiled. "Maybe I'm waiting for him."

Take two breaths.

"In fact, my age, my broken leg, and my family are constantly reminding me that I should get some rest, but I never listen to these advices every time I sail. I'm just so stubborn and self-absorbed. Go after whatever you want.”

He moved the weapon that was stuck to the side in front of him and stared at it as if he were staring at his own past.

"Everything I want has been obtained with my own hands in my past life. I shouldn't have any regrets."

He looked at Zhang Xing and at Charles who no longer existed.

"But thanks to you, you gave me a little more time to think, so that I could fight a little longer..."

His eyes swept over the pirates lying in the captain's room, and then continued to look at Zhang Xing.

"It also allowed me to realize that I have actually been evading and evading my responsibilities for so many years. From the first time I entered the sea, I have always been Wende, not Maierlang."

"Isn't this a good thing? Live freely."

"It's a good thing for Wende, but not for Mellann, and it's not good for Winder who has enjoyed the glory of Mellann. I took away a lot of things that belonged to Mellann, but I didn't give back more, and even some It is possible to let those things get lost in the ocean. This is a debt that would make Wende ashamed even on his way to the underworld."

"But how lucky I am to meet you in the last moment." Captain Winde raised his hand hard and handed his weapon to Zhang Xing.

"I have to ask you to help me bring this thing back to the port of Eris and let it return to the Mellann family."

His smile became a little shy, but very calm.

"As a reward..." After Zhang Xing took over the weapon, Captain Wende put his hand into the gap in his clothes and fumbled for a while. "I don't know why Baige and the others are here, but they will definitely want this thing."

What appeared in Captain Wind's hand was a bead, a bead that shone like a starry sky.

Even blood cannot cover up its brilliance. From the moment it reveals its true form here, it is destined to attract all attention. Even if it's just for a moment, even if there are only two people here.

"I promised you to let you experience a legendary adventure on my ship. I broke the promise, but the adventure will never stop, child. The secret of this bead is the best reward I can give you. .”

Zhang Xing didn't know what the secret was about this bead, whether it was a treasure map or a gift from a certain god. But the moment he held it, a subtle yet continuous sense of coolness continued to wash away his mind, making him more awake.

Now, Captain Wind had lost his support and consciousness, and was leaning there feebly.

"When the storm comes, we must raise our sails. Brave sailor boys will be blessed by Nereus..."

Taking the captain's mission and reward, Zhang Xing looked at the relieved captain.

"You gave me the reward before the task was completed. Aren't you afraid that I would swallow it all?"

Captain Wen De just laughed and watched Zhang Xing keep laughing.

"Remember to throw my body into the sea, and I will not go back."

Then, just die.

Winder Mellann died in 47 AD, with a smile on his face.

　Please keep warm~
  　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)