Over the next few days, the crew settled into a routine, enjoying the island's amenities while also keeping an eye out for opportunities to make money.
One evening, as they sat around a campfire, Lucy said
"I was thinking about what you said, Captain. About how we're more than just pirates. I think we should do more to help people in need."
The other crew members murmured their agreement, impressed by the idea.
Prince smiled, pleased to see that his crew was not just a group of cutthroats but also people with hearts and souls.
"That's a great idea,"
Prince replied.
"I'm proud of you all for thinking beyond our own needs. Let's make it happen. We can set aside a portion of our profits to go towards helping those who need it most."
The crew cheered, happy to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
Over the next few days, they made good on their promise.
They intercepted a few merchant ships, taking only what they needed to keep their funds topped up.
They also spent time helping the villagers of nearby Islands, repairing their homes and solving their other problems.
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The crew worked hard but also found time to enjoy the island's amenities.
They played games, went swimming, and drank rum around the campfire.
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One day when Prince was standing on the ship looking at the sea, he spotted a ship on the horizon.
He narrowed his eyes, trying to make out its colors and shape. As it drew closer, he realized it was a navy ship.
He raced back to his crew, calling out, "Everyone, we have company! A navy ship is headed our way!"
The crew sprang into action, gathering their weapons and preparing for battle.
As the navy ship approached, Prince raised a white flag, hoping to avoid a confrontation.
"Captain...why are you raising white flag"
one of the crew member asked.
"You fool...do you think they are for us? we aren't even on our ship. they are here for some other reasons, but you stand in a bunch with weapons, that's why I have shown the white flag so that they don't consider us their enemies and don't shoot arrows from a distance."
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The navy ship pulled alongside the shore, and a tall, imposing officer stepped onto the beach.
"I am Captain Jameson of the Royal Navy,"
he said, his voice stern.
"We have reason to believe that you and your crew have been engaging in piracy and other illegal activities. Surrender now, and we will take you into custody peacefully."
Prince squared his shoulders, looking the captain in the eye.
"We have done nothing wrong,"
he said. "We are simply traders and adventurers, seeking our fortune in these waters."
Captain Jameson snorted.
"Don't play dumb with me, pirate. if you are innocent Then why are you ready to fight, and i don't think that beside pirates there is anybody who is bold enough to fight with us.
We know who you are and what you've done. Surrender now, or face the consequences."
Prince glanced at his crew, who were tensed and ready for battle.
He knew that if they fought, there would be casualties on both sides.
One who fights always loses, even if he wins in the end, he loses even after winning. After all, loss comes from both sides, people die from both sides.
He raised his hands, signaling for his crew to stand down.
"Very well," but just he was about to continue...
a navy man screamed and said...
"Captain...they are dark pirates, see there is their ship."
The crew murmured in
but Prince knew what was the best course of action.
He didn't want to risk any more lives or attract any more attention than necessary.
"Haha...Now that you're about to surrender, come on, tell us about your technology, how you're so powerful."
The Navy Commander laughingly tells the Prince but the Prince does not say anything and keeps looking at him
"And yes don't tell me that it's black magic, we know you don't do any magic, our scientists have found out from our damaged ships that you have A different kind of crossbow that is much different and more powerful than the common crossbow that we have"
The prince raised a eyebrow after listening to him...
"very well now that you know, let me also tell you that we don't have the only thing that is capable of instakill "
Saying this he gestures towards kann and immediately kann takes out the gun and shoots him in the middle of the forehead...
There was big hole in his forehead and after what it feels like eternity, he falls,
seeing this horrible scene all the navy soldiers get scared and start taking steps back...
"This... what did you do? you killed the captain without doing anything? h-how?"
'Hhhh...they have a long way to go'
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