Chapter 53 6. Blackbeard? Who is that? I'm here to do business with the great Lord Barbossa
The Queen Anne's Revenge has made a name for itself a long time ago.
Even before the previous captain, the brutal pirate Blackbeard who made the entire Caribbean fearful, owned it, this warship, which was then called "Concorde", was already famous.
Its existence itself is almost a witness and recorder of this pirate era, and after Blackbeard owned the ship and used voodoo to transform and strengthen it, the hull decoration nailed everywhere and voodoo patrolling in the deck cabin Zombies became part of its dark lore.
But Barbosa obviously has his own set of logic for the aesthetics of ships.
So after he killed Blackbeard and snatched the legendary battleship, he re-decorated it according to his own ideas.
Those smelly human bones were discarded, and the giant skeleton of the head portrait was also thrown away and replaced with a more solemn goddess statue. The door of the captain's cabin was inlaid with gold and silver, and even the steps to the cabin were covered with copper skin.
In short, one word is revealed, luxury! noble! upper class!
This style is completely in line with the beauty of wealth that pirates pursue and is different from the vulgar and vulgar style, probably because Captain Barbossa once served as the commander of the British Fleet for a short period of time, making this vulgar old man who has been vulgar for most of his life Pirates have also picked up some of the hypocrisy of high society.
A voodoo ship, however, does not lose power just because its decorations are changed.
But unfortunately, Barbossa is not a wizard and never wanted to be a wizard, so his control of the Queen Anne's Revenge has always been superficial.
And now, he will pay the price for his scorn.
"Awwhhhh"
Wherever Zha Kang went, the unexamined undead voodoo zombies were all controlled and manipulated by him with special secret methods.
So when the cold-faced Mason came to the door of the captain's cabin amidst a group of flattering pirates who wore high-class uniforms but still kept their vulgar colors, there were as many as twelve voodoo corpses following him.
With the fighting power of these voodoo-enhanced living dead, once they start killing, it is estimated that today's Revenge will wipe the deck with blood and fresh intestines.
Jack Kang enjoyed it,
He was not even content with controlling the voodoo corpse and began to go deep into the dark interior of the ship in an attempt to gain ownership of it.
This ship has "life", and it is a living thing in the eyes of the black magician.
"Please ask your follower to stop his spellcasting!"
A deep voice sounded from the captain's cabin, somewhat dissatisfied, and at the same time as he was speaking, several thick cables were winding towards Zakone like giant snakes.
Seeing this scene, Constantine immediately and decisively dispersed his magic power.
He whispered to Mason:
"The guy has the voodoo core of this ship, but he doesn't know what to do with it. What a waste!"
"shush"
Mason made a silent movement, stretched out his hand to straighten his collar, and then walked into the captain's cabin.
The hatch closed at the next moment.
The captain's cabin is not dim. On the contrary, there are two luxurious crystal chandeliers lit with scented candles. In the gentle light, a large round table inlaid with emeralds is filled with fragrant food.
In the middle is a plate of roast suckling pig exuding aroma.
On the small table next to it, there are still whip marks on their faces, but men in musician's clothes are playing melodious accompaniment music, and several men who should not appear on the pirate ship are still wearing lady long dresses, but their arms are full of tattoos The maid lowered her head and opened the chairs for the two guests.
This place is like a luxurious small banquet.
Its biggest problem is that it shouldn't appear on a vicious pirate ship.
"Come on, guests who don't know the purpose of coming, let us put aside the possible prejudices and drink a glass of friendship first."
Barbosa sat on the main seat with his captain's hat on, and stood up with a somewhat greasy smile to welcome the two to take their seats. Mason's eyes fell on Barbossa's face that was no longer young, and he sighed that this guy was almost exactly the same as the image in his memory.
And Zha Kang stared at the broad-bladed pirate sword on Barbossa's waist.
He could tell at a glance that that thing was the voodoo core of the ship, and whoever held it could control the ship.
"boom"
Old K's voodoo doll was thrown on the table covered with food and fruits, and it bounced a few times and landed right in front of Barbosa.
Looking at such a thing, the old pirate's face suddenly wrinkled together.
As a guy who once forged a feud with Blackbeard, he could tell at a glance that this thing was absolutely "genuine", and it might be a voodoo puppet made by that dead ghost of Blackbeard himself.
The visitor is not good.
trouble!
Barbossa maintained a fake smile on his face, but he had already started to think in his heart, and he put his fingers on the handle of the saber at his waist calmly.
However, Mason, who had always had a cold face, showed a smile at this moment. He stepped forward and opened the chair, sat opposite Barbossa, and held the knife and fork to cut open the big pirate's eyes. The fragrant roast suckling pig got himself a piece of the most tender meat and chewed it in his mouth, then picked up the tablecloth and wiped his mouth.
He said:
"Delicious! You've got a fine chef, and it's enviable in these **** years."
Barbossa stared at the too young wizard in front of him.
He is a pragmatist.
He also has some understanding of supernatural powers that ordinary people can't avoid. After all, he himself has experienced many weird things and even came back from the dead.
He looked at the smile on Mason's face, and he laughed and said:
"As long as the guest likes it, I need that chef as a gift."
"Okay, I'm short of a chef."
Mason accepted the gift unceremoniously, and signaled Kang Zha to sit down and eat. The black magician was not too polite, the two days of eating and sleeping in the open air and the feeling of being unhappy just now made him have a good appetite for this meeting.
Yo, Konstantin's eating style is really unseemly.
"Your Excellency Barbossa, I'm here to talk to you about something."
Mason started, and the old pirate sat up straight and said:
"Everyone who is alive on the whole sea knows that I once had a little conflict with Edward Teach. He caused me to lose a leg. What a pity, I like my leg very much.
So I killed him with an eye for an eye.
I think this is a 'normal communication' between pirates, and it should have nothing to do with wizards. "
"No, I don't want to talk about this."
Mason waved his hand and said:
"Do you know when Edward Teach made voodoo dolls for other people? If you did, you should realize that he and I were never really friends.
I'm going to talk to you about another thing.
Sorry for the unseemly way I boarded this ship. "
"It's okay, it's okay! All friends of good intentions are welcome on my ship. Friendship, always comes uninvited, and occasionally breaks the door.
I'm used to it. "
Barbossa immediately smiled when he heard Mason's words, and most of the troubles in his heart disappeared at once.
As long as it's not looking for trouble.
The big pirate has too many headaches now, and an old man like him doesn't have more energy to prevent vendettas. For those in high positions, hatred and vendettas are always a very extravagant behavior.
"I heard that the pirate kings are going to gather on Turtle Island to discuss how to resist the Black Death and those endless ghouls that are spreading across the world?"
Mason picked up an orange and pushed it aside, saying:
"I also heard that you held this meeting?"
"I'm only responsible for delivering the message."
Barbosa smiled, raised a glass of wine with a frank look, drank it with the boldness that a pirate should have, and said carefreely:
"It's the guardian of the code. Well, Jack's father, that old and lingering old thing wants to use my mouth to summon my colleagues.
Since the end has come, everyone should hug together to keep warm.
Although in my opinion this is not a bad thing.
Because of the fear brought by the doomsday, my fleet tripled overnight, and my territory expanded sevenfold in just one month.
Tens of thousands of people living under my rule make me feel like an uncrowned king.
The nasty Royal Navy is already in trouble, running around like wild dogs.
The great pirate did not hide his disdain for the doomsday at all.
It's not that he doesn't pay attention to this matter, but he seems to be like other survivors, intending to have a good time before the last moment.
It is also very in line with the pirate style of thinking.
"But this is only the last twilight before sunset, Lord Barbossa."
Mason ruthlessly pierced the joy of the great pirate, pulling him back to the cold reality.
The young man peeled the orange and said:
"If the Black Death is not contained, your ocean kingdom will soon become a scorched earth where ghouls run rampant. You can continue to rule, but like a king sitting in a garbage dump and a mud pit."
The young man looked at the incomparably luxurious captain's cabin. He reached out and touched the huge emerald inlaid on the corner of the table, and said:
"At that time, no amount of wealth will just make your coffin heavier."
Barbossa fell silent.
He looked at Mason with less friendly eyes.
This kind of person who intentionally wakes up from a beautiful dream is the most abominable, and he should be dropped on the mast and let the seabirds eat it!
"I can save you."
Mason didn't give a damn.
He took a piece of the peeled orange and threw it into his mouth, and handed the rest to Zha Kang who was gnawing on the roast suckling pig, whose mouth was full of oil, and who was cooking like revenge.
The young man leaned on the luxurious black velvet armchair, stared at the big pirate and said in a serious and earnest tone:
"I have medicine in my hand that can help you fight against the Black Death and ghouls. Don't show that surprised expression, Your Excellency Barbossa.
I think for a legendary pirate who has experienced death and resurrection, went to the devil prison and returned safely, and even presided over the ceremony of releasing the sealed sea goddess, your expression is a bit indecent.
As you can see, I am an alchemist who can be called a brother and brother with Blackbeard. Isn’t it normal to have some special abilities? "
"I do not believe!"
Barbossa completely let go of his hypocrisy.
The old pirate bared his big gold teeth and stared at Mason with a predatory gaze. He said:
"If you really have that drug, you can become the king of the world or the role of the living Christ! Why do you need to go to my ship to discuss these things with me?"
"Because medicine needs to be prepared! And the raw materials I urgently need are in your hands, Barbossa."
Mason knocked on the table, and finally stated the purpose of his trip:
"The 882 cursed Aztec devil gold coins in your hand, I need those death treasures to represent the lingering resentment bestowed upon the fall of an empire, as an introduction for this drug configuration."
"You are trying to blackmail me! No, you are a liar! You are trying to defraud me of the most valuable treasure in my hand!"
Barbossa drew his sword and slammed it on the table with a bang.
The musicians who played the music were scared and ran away, but Zack Kang didn't even raise his head and continued to eat, while Mason continued to maintain a deadpan expression.
He said:
"You have 882 pieces, and I only need one to make the medicine. You will see its miraculous effect with your own eyes, and then you will willingly give me the remaining cursed gold with both hands.
You even got down on your knees and begged me to take the gold.
If I don’t take it, you will be bitten off by other people who are eager to survive!
Barbossa!
It's not me begging you now, so don't scare me with your piracy.
Five days!
I only need five days. "
Mason slowly picked up the tablecloth and wiped the orange juice on his hands. He stood up and said to Barbosa:
"My companions will stay in Turtle Island. Five days later, in the wee hours of the morning, you will see with your own eyes how handsome your investment will be in return. Does ruling an island with tens of thousands of people make you feel like you have reached the pinnacle of your life?
Poor old pirate is so prim even in his dreams.
Your daughter is much braver than you, at least she will believe that there are miracles and myths in this world. "
"I don't have a daughter, you idiot!"
Barbossa laughed.
However, in the next moment, he heard Mason say in a long voice:
"A little nun in a Spanish monastery is mistreated and surrenders her innocence and life to a smooth-talking pirate.
Poor Margaret waited for the wrongdoer, but the damned man never came back until she died alone.
Little Serena Smith was helpless and lonely since she was a child.
Worst of all, she might be hanging out with Jack Spyro by now.
If I were you, Barbossa, I would immediately drop everything in Turtle Island to catch Jack and bring her back before he ruins your daughter's life like you ruined Margaret's. "
Barbossa's laughter stopped abruptly like a chicken being strangled, and the old pirate sat back on his chair with a thump as if he had lost his soul.
He looked at Mason in disbelief.
The young man pulled the collar of the gray windbreaker and said to him:
"That diary with the ruby in it that you left to that child ruined her. You thought that ruby was the treasure you left to your lover for the rest of your life, but you rude didn't know that you snatched it from a museum in Italy The diary itself is the precious thing.
I don't want to say any more.
I just gave you a 'gift' to your life, Barbossa.
Now, give me the cursed gold!
The world is crying and begging me to save you, and you idiots are wasting your little time. "
The old pirate gritted his teeth, obviously unwilling to admit defeat.
He roared, the door of the captain's cabin was pushed open the next moment, and a female pirate who was held by two pirates with knives around her neck was pushed in weakly.
She froze when she saw Mason.
After that, she noticed the unique cat-shaped pendant hanging on Mason's neck. After careful identification, the weak female pirate broke free and threw herself to hide behind Mason.
She said weakly:
"Are you the son of old Mr. K? You don't even look like this!"
"I am his heir, poor Angelina Teach."
Mason didn't look at the weak female pirate, he said to Barbossa:
"I want to take away Blackbeard's daughter too! Look at how you have tortured this poor girl, you are such an old **** who is not a gentleman at all.
So, how to say?
Barbossa, will you give or not? "
The old pirate stood up, suppressed his anger and slashed open the black skull box on top of a pile of dazzling gold at the edge of the captain's cabin, revealing the yellow and orange devil gold coins inside.
He grabbed off his wig that was used to hide his thinning hair, threw it on the ground and said with a grinning grin:
"You can take it yourself if you want it, as long as you dare!"
Mason took out the leather gloves he had prepared long ago from his pocket, and under Barbossa's sarcastic gaze, he took out a gold coin from the box and inspected it in front of his eyes.
"Don't you even dare to touch it?"
The old pirate said something provocative again, and the young man curled his lips and said:
"Because I know what this is, I will not choose to touch it. After all, there is only a thin line between courage and recklessness. Five days, Barbossa, are enough for you to bring back your daughter and Jack.
Then we'll have another business talk.
It's a business that lets you have it all.
Negotiate the remuneration in advance
I want the Black Pearl and Jack Spyro, and I can't do without one! "
(end of this chapter)