Pirates were very sensitive of outer status. The more impressive someone looked, the higher their importance, and thus the higher the cost of offending them. So far, it seemed his plan was working.
"Who are you?" One of the half-drunken pirate sergeants cautiously asked.
"I'm an envoy of the 6th Flagrant Vandals. Have you heard of us?"
"Whuh? Who?"
"Vandals? Never heard of them. Are they strong?"
"I don't know. They sound kind of weak if they haven't developed a rep around here."
"Yeah, maybe this guy is faking it. It won't be the first time some spoiled brat from civilized space has come out here to muck around with us lowlives."
Surprisingly to Ves, most pirates scratches their heads or looked befuddled. These lazy bums didn't even keep up with the news! Practically everyone in Harkensen had heard of the Vandals, but these country bumpkin pirates never even caught wind of their exploits! How shameful!
