"Yes... Yes, Captain Hayden!"
The sailors dispersed one after another.
Their original leader, the third mate of the Pearl Barmogo, approached the captain and said in a deep voice,
"Captain, this is highly unusual. We're just sailing in coastal waters; these supernatural creatures shouldn't be focusing on us..."
"You're right. I suspect they were lured here by someone."
Captain Hayden nodded.
Frowning, the third mate seemed to have realized something and said in a low voice,
"Is it because of the secret shipment of sea treasures we're carrying?"
The captain's face showed contemplation.
To all appearances, the Pearl Barmogo was a passenger ship, used merely to divert attention... In reality, it was a vessel specifically for transporting secret cargo for the Hailing Group.
They belonged to Moses Far Voyage Company, and behind this maritime conglomerate was the Hailing Group.
