Emerald Sea.
On the vast, boundless sea, three cargo ships bearing the merchant flag struggled forward like three lonely leaves.
Behind the cargo ships, several pirate ships spread out in pursuit, doggedly closed the gap between them.
The pirates, one hand grasping the ropes and crowding the deck, waved their weapons in the other, shouting excitedly.
Their faces displayed the greed of an imminent harvest.
On the cargo ship.
"Captain, the pirate ships are faster than us—if this keeps up, they will catch us sooner or later," the deputy said, approaching quickly with an ugly expression.
"Throw the cargo overboard, throw half of it to lighten the load," the captain ordered through clenched teeth.
The deputy hesitated.
The captain cursed out loudly, "If you want to live, throw the cargo off the back of the ship!"
The deputy nodded, signaling to the ships on either side while ordering the crew to dispose of the cargo.
The crew immediately sprang into action.
