The former crew of the dark pirates gathered in a spacious room once again. their faces etched with determination and uncertainty. Captain Prince sat at the head of a large wooden table just like the last time.
"We need a plan," Prince declared, his voice filled with urgency.
"We have limited resources and no money. Our survival depends on finding a treasure, something that can fund our operations and secure our future."
James crossed his arms, leaning back in his chair.
"But where do we start? We have no leads, no maps. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack."
Lucy said " although we are settled here but it's far from enough and we are not here to settle for life time, we must find a treasure map and then let's set the Sail for treasure Island like a pirate"
Prince's eyes narrowed, a flicker of realization crossing his face.
"Wait a minute," he muttered.
"I remember something."
All eyes turned to him, the crew leaning in, eager for any glimmer of hope.
"A few months ago," Prince continued,
"we had an encounter with Doggy don, my old friend. we snatched...*cough* I mean we bought the map from him. Although no one understands that map, but I am sure that we will find the hidden treasure in it."
He told a blatant lie, on the one hand it was a white lie for kann, on the other hand it was a ray of hope for everyone else.
Actually when the prince got that map, he told kann that the language written in that map is actually the a code language, and the destination in it is as follows. If someone cannot read the words written on it, he will not be able to go to the place shown.
There is only a big circle made in it, on which it is written Southern Continent. There are small islands around it with no names written on them, there is a small dot on the bottom of the big circle with the words "your destination" written on it.
...
The crew erupted into excited murmurs, hope kindling in their hearts.
Jack furrowed his brow, skeptical yet intrigued. "And where is this map, Captain? Can we trust Doggy don?"
Prince smirked, his eyes glinting mischievously. "Well, as luck would have it, I kept that map hidden away in my quarters. And as for trust... well, Doggy don may be a pirate, but he's always had a keen sense of self-preservation.what does it meant, it means if he doesn't want to give us the map, he must believe there's treasure worth pursuing. But in the end he gave it to us or say he sold it."
"He gave the map? but i think it was us who snatched it, what's going on?"
someone from the officers...
And the next moment he caught the prince's murderous gaze on him, seeing which he immediately became silent, even he put his hand to his mouth....
'isn't it the truth? after all it was me who did this job'
Alex leaned forward, curiosity brimming in his eyes. "So, what does the map reveal? Where does it lead?"
Prince unfolded the aged parchment, the lines and symbols marking a path to an island off the coast of a distant land.
"According to this map, or this piece of drawing, it isn't our world, or maybe its Mady by imagination"
Everyone's ears perked up on hearing this...
But the prince did not give them a chance to speak.
"Don't worry, i know a thing or two about this and if my guess is correct then it's leading to South of southern continent"
"But we are in the middle of north and south continent, it will take our whole lives to reach there by sea" somebody yelled....
"Yup, that's why we will travel through the land" prince assures them all...
Kann stroked her chin thoughtfully. "If we find this treasure, it could provide us with the means to fortify our position, recruit more crew members, and ensure our survival."
Lucy's analytical gaze narrowed as he examined the map. "But how do we know it's not a trap?"
Prince nodded in agreement, his eyes flickering with caution. "You're right, Lucy. It's a risk we must take. However, I believe our best chance lies in this treasure. We'll approach it with caution and be prepared for whatever lies ahead."
James leaned forward, his voice laden with determination. "Captain, if we're going to embark on this perilous journey, we need a plan. We can't simply rush in blindly."
Prince nodded, acknowledging the wisdom in James' words. "You're right, James. We'll gather provisions, weapons, and whatever else we need. We'll form teams for scouting, navigation, and defense. We'll prepare for the challenges that await us."
Excitement and uncertainty mingled in the room as the crew members absorbed the weight of their decision. The prospect of the treasure ignited their spirits, but the dangers that lay ahead loomed large.
Prince's voice rang out, filled with conviction.
"We embark on this quest not just for riches but for our survival. This treasure will provide us with the means to build a future, to regain our freedom....let's prepare for journey."
and with his last words he left the room...
'I must see what is hidden in that place...'
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Vol 2 ends...
Next vol 3 : Journey to the South
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