The next morning, Da Fei was tasked with cleaning and covering the smell of alcohol in the tavern with a bucket of perfume. Da Fei knew that this was the artistic style of an illiterate female pirate.
Later, when the different heroes and musicians got into position, the voluptuous, wild, and sexy Katerina slowly made her entrance.
Da Fei had money today, so he smiled and said, "To thank you for your kindness, let me buy you a drink today, Miss."
Katerina took the glass and swirled it in her hand. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the alcohol and she asked with a serious expression, "I heard that you know about Stealth Sailing?"
Da Fei was overjoyed! I wanted to ask you about it, but you took the lead instead. This is much better. I can improve our relationship and obtain more information about the Godly Skill at the same time. Those are ample reasons for me to reveal what I know.
Da Fei hurriedly replied, "I know a little bit."
Katerina was surprised. "The pirates have a pretty decent intelligence network on the mainland. However, none of us have heard about the Pirate King's Stealth Sailing being cracked."
Da Fei instantly understood the situation. It seemed like the pirates were interested in the Pirate King's unique skill as well. Perhaps, the position of the Pirate King would change hands if someone cracked the unique skill? Haha, if that's the case, I won't be the one chasing you. Instead…
Da Fei smiled pretentiously. "There is some information you just can't obtain."
Katerina asked, "Yesterday, you mentioned that the Pirate King's Stealth Sailing was cracked by the Voyager, Renoir. Do you know Renoir?"
Da Fei nodded. "In a sense, I can be considered his student."
Katerina continued to ask, "What evidence do you have to prove that you are his student?"
What? Do I need to prove this kind of thing? Da Fei was stunned. Did he overdo it? Makes sense though. She's an NPC and requires some proof. There's no way they'll just believe whatever a player says. As for evidence… oh right!
Da Fei immediately took out the unclear Skill Book from Renoir. "This is it! This is the thing he passed to me. Renoir's Nautical Skill Book."
Katerina took the book and stared blankly. "I can't read."
—Sputter! Da Fei was so shocked that he spit out his saliva. That's the only thing proving my relationship with Renoir!
How? Should I find someone who can read to prove myself? That musician seems pretty artistic. He can probably read.
Katerina did not throw the book back immediately. Instead, she asked as she toyed with it in her hands, "Then, how much do you know about Stealth Sailing?"
Oh, you're not focused on the evidence anymore? Good.
Da Fei recalled what he read just a while ago. "Not much. This skill likely involves the Reconnaissance Skill, Nautical Skill, Arcane Skill, and other skills. It may even be related to the material of the ship itself. Hence, it should be a group skill, not an individual one." Hehe, this is the research outcome included in the seafarer Juan's documentation.
Katerina replied. "That's all?"
Da Fei nodded. "Yes. That's why I wanted to check on how much the pirates knew about this."
Katerina shook her head and asked again, "I heard that when Big Beard Barak captured you, you had already caught a Great White Shark?"
Hehe, I don't know what intention she has in asking that, but this sounds like a woman asking, "I heard you destroyed that amazing XXX in your fight?" As a manly man, I will not waste any opportunities to display my heroic figure in front of a beautiful woman.
Da Fei pretentiously spread his hands. "If you have the right method, it's not hard to capture a Great White Shark."
Katerina smiled. She did not say anything else. Instead, she just rolled the book between her hands. Hey, when I gave her the binoculars, she also played with them like this. However, she was like a child back then, but she looks like an adult playing with a lover's token of love now.
Da Fei's heart jumped. Is she smitten by my amazing abilities and my philosophy? Perhaps, perhaps… no way, no way! Legendary Hero!
Finally, after a long period of silence, Katerina asked again, "Have you decided?"
Da Fei's heart sank. "Decided on what?"
Katerina smiled. "Of course on whether to join us. Will you be content with washing dishes all your life here? Time waits for nobody. While you are here washing dishes, others have left you in the dust."
Eh, as expected, she's interested in my talents! Even though I'm indeed an amazing talent, even though she is a legendary beauty, I still will not be shaken.
Da Fei shook his head. "I will not join the pirates." Humph? Leave me in the dust? I don't believe that. Not unless you go your whole life without a single storm or a single opportunity for me to catch up to you! As long as I escape from here, even without a ship, I can still become rich with my Epic Mission.
Katerina's gaze turned cold. "Do you really look down so badly upon the pirates?"
Da Fei sighed. "I don't look down on you. It's just that pirates have limited room for development."
Katerina said coldly, "Then you're looking down on us!"
Boom! She held the Skill Book upright and knocked it straight into the table. It instantly disfigured the hardcover of the book!
Da Fei was terrified! No way, I offended the rich lady!
Then, something even more shocking happened—with a loud "zip", she directly tore off the golden cover of that Skill Book!
—Cough! You can tear apart Skill Books? Oi, oi, this is my mysterious Skill Book, you can't do that!
Just then, a glowing, golden piece of paper fell out from between the leather linings of the cover page that was torn off. Good stuff! Da Fei's pupils contracted. This golden glow is unique to godly items!
Katerina smiled and held the piece of paper between her fingers. "I can't read. Read it for me?"
Da Fei was instantly stunned as he stared at the piece of paper! It wasn't a treasure map! It wasn't an ATM card!
—Voyager's Wisdom Scroll: Able to convert a hero's Nautical inborn special ability into a Voyager occupation special ability!
Renoir's words:
—I've seen many excellent sailors. They possess innate natural abilities. Unfortunately, our current occupation system is so underdeveloped. It can't support their special abilities. Some of them have special abilities that don't benefit from their chosen occupation. Some of them can't train and improve their special abilities. It's such a waste. If their special abilities are God's gifts to them, it seems like only God can train and develop them!
—To the person who discovers this scroll: Firstly, you must be a Voyager! Next, you have proven that you possess the excellent insight and observation skills required of voyagers by discovering this scroll. You are qualified to utilize my treasured God's Wisdom Scroll that includes all the learnings from my entire life.
…
Da Fei had a revelation. The last line in the Skill Book, "The truth is often hidden in familiarity" was referring to this? The secret was hidden inside! I had no idea at all about what this book was about, and there were no hints, but it was instantly revealed by her. This is the difference between a Legendary Hero and a beginner like me!
This is something that can change a hero's destiny!
What does that mean? It means that I can change my inborn special ability, Storm Voyager, into an occupation special ability. That way, my inborn special ability will be empty! That means I can choose a new one! This is the legend where a player can change his own special ability with enough hard work!
No, I'm even more amazing than that. I'll have two special abilities! Under normal circumstances, I might have needed a lot longer to discover the secret of this book. However, the Legendary Hero did that on my behalf now. She opened a shortcut for me!
As Katerina looked at Da Fei's surprised expression, she smiled and said, "What's this? Read it for me?"
What the heck! This is a god-tier item that can change anyone's destiny! As a pirate, what will happen if it falls into her hands? I need to think of a way to get it back!
Da Fei coughed. "It's a letter."
Katerina replied, "What letter needs to be written on such high-grade material?"
Da Fei's brows tightened! Should I be honest? She's a pirate, a thief! The System setting allows her occupation to legally take the player's items! I can never discover this piece of paper with my current ability. She's the one who discovered it, so that's even more reason for her to keep it. Should I lie to her? She can't read! However, wouldn't my death be even more tragic if I'm exposed?
However, women. They turn into geniuses when they see money. They turn into idiots when they find love. I must gamble now!
Da Fei made up his mind and coughed. "It's a letter for a goddess…"
Katerina teased. "Goddess? Read it for me?"
Da Fei affectionately looked at her. "My goddess, I still remember the day we first met. We will drive the most luxurious ship and tour the world. We will sell off all the gold on this ship. We will buy an island, and build our own kingdom and estate there!"
If she is fooled by me, I can ask for my paper back. If she exposes me, I'll tell her that I was just using the excuse to confess to her, without any intentions to lie to her. This is called a well-thought plan!
Katerina stared at the piece of paper in shock. "That's it?"
Da Fei nodded. "Yes, yes. So, Miss, please return the letter to me…"
Katerina smiled. "What's that?"
Da Fei said affectionately, "That's the sound of the waves hitting the hull."
Katerina laughed. "I like this letter! It's as if it's written for me!"
—Sputter! Da Fei spat out a mouthful of blood…