"So I presumed you'd be back, eventually, seeking me for negotiation. Hence, you'd be better off keeping things simple..."
Captain Dardani paused, as did the Ghost Ship Pirates.
Looking bewildered, Captain Dardani addressed Ivita. "We have already achieved our goal, we can simply leave this place. You may be interested in bartering away the Valji family's children for Mr. Duva."
"One child can make up for a hundred years of servitude on my ship."
"It's worthwhile. You have three hours to think it over. We will be departing the Transfer Port in three hours."
Ivita gestured behind him. "No need for those three hours. I don't think I'll need the kids to negotiate with you."
"I just recruited nearly a hundred first-class professionals, yet I only brought ten. Can you figure out why?"
The Captain, First Mate Clark, and the rest of the Ghost Ship Pirates stared wide-eyed at Ivita.
Ivita explained, "I sent ninety first-class professionals to locate your ship."
