Chapter 61 13. Hope is very expensive, how much you can get depends on sincerity
The next morning, Mason was waiting on the pier for the return of the Queen Anne's Revenge.
The kiteman, who made several laps in the air, glided down with his big kite lightly and accurately, and landed beside Mason like a gray vulture.
He reached out his hand and clicked on the golden button on his chest, and the big kite on his back was recovered into the flight backpack with the sound of machinery, and as Charles approached, some parts of the special aviation alloy suit on his body also emitted There was a slight crash.
This suit is the most special.
Its outer layer is made of metal and the inner lining is made of Hagrid's moleskin coat, which not only ensures complete bulletproofness, but also enhances the comfort, which is enough to ensure that the kiteman will not feel it at a height of thousands of meters. cold.
Because it is made of metal, it looks angular, very heavy and full of oppression, but in fact, the special alloy ensures defense and makes it not as heavy as it looks.
"Boss, this new suit is really good!"
Charles whistled, unfolded his V-shaped visor, and said to Mason:
"As expected of Batman's exclusive drawing, it is much better than the suit made by my small workshop. Also, boss, this is the record of the conversation between Selena and Constantine in the past four days.
I secretly wrote it down.
John has been wooing Selena, but Selena trusts you, she seems to really treat you as a little brother. "
Charles handed over a small black notebook.
But Mason didn't take it, but frowned and said:
"I didn't ask you to do this, Charles, it's not good."
"But John clearly has a mind of his own."
The kite man said seriously:
"He is not Catwoman, Selena has been defending you, perhaps because you have saved her and Batman, Selena does not think you are a threatening person.
She herself enjoys this kind of journey in another world.
I had a great time with Her Majesty Catwoman on the way to Port-au-Prince, and even caught a zombie octopus with my own hands. But Constantine, he kept complaining.
It's as if it's a habit of his life to complain and hate everything he sees.
If this is in the Clown Gang."
"That's the problem, K-Squad is not the Clowns."
Mason shook his head and said:
"I trust my team members, just like I trust you, Charles, there is no need to do this in the future. Speaking of which, did Zha Kang make trouble?"
The kite man curled his lips and replied:
"He didn't do anything inappropriate during the four days you left. Apart from studying the gold coin and Blackbeard's voodoo book, he has been wandering in the taverns on Turtle Island. In just four days, he hooked up with several down-and-out guys. lady.
Everyone from 17 to 37 years old, and almost got beaten to death by a drunk and jealous husband.
If Catwoman and I hadn’t just returned from the voyage that night, I’m afraid his trip to another world would have come to an end because of having an affair.
But how to say, boss.
I think John is actually not as resistant to our expedition as he shows, I think his resistance to K-team is more due to this curse on us and his suspicion of the Stellaris. "
"You summed it up very well, I see."
Mason nodded.
The two chatted on the pier for a few more minutes. The Queen Anne's Revenge at sea was getting closer and closer. Behind the oppressive legendary pirate ship was a dilapidated black ship.
"It was Barbossa the Black Pearl who caught him!"
A voice sounded from behind Mason, and the female pirate Angelina, who had been "taught" by Ms. Selena for a few days, also appeared at the pier.
Different from the previous pirate outfit, this time she is wearing a long skirt, her hair is loose on her shoulders, and she has a South American-style cheek with a charming smile that looks like Catwoman.
The original wild feeling suddenly weakened a lot.
It was replaced by a kind of gracefulness, like a young girl who is not familiar with the world.
"What did Selena teach you?"
Mason looked up and down at this greatly changed female pirate, he said:
"What did you learn from her?"
"Ms. Selena has profound life wisdom. She made me understand that beauty is also a woman's weapon, and it is a more powerful weapon than battleships and artillery."
The female pirate flicked her hair.
Although the movements are still a little rusty, it does have a bit of a "female sea queen".
"If possible, I am willing to follow Ms. Selena for a long time. Of course, this will be after I have dealt with some of my personal grievances."
She looked at Mason, bowed her head respectfully and said:
"Master Catwoman told me about the K team, Captain, in the case of the end of my hometown, I really hope to get a way out."
"But K-team isn't what everyone wants, ma'am."
Mason looked at her, threw Jack Spyro's voodoo doll to her, and said:
"Persuade Jack to leave with us willingly, you have completed your 'entry assessment', and you can have a new life in another relatively safer world."
"What do you need Jack to do for you?"
Angelina grabbed the voodoo doll in her hand and asked in surprise and concern.
Mason didn't hide anything, and said directly:
"Squad K needs professional intelligence personnel, and Jack's extraordinary communication skills, his lethality against women, and his strange but always useful commanding ability are what we urgently need."
"He won't give up his crew!"
Piratewoman said:
"Although that guy keeps saying that he is a ruthless pirate, there is no guy who is gentler than him in this sea. Can the K team accept so many people?"
"Although I call my organization a 'squad', what I imagine may be a very comprehensive army, and everything must be done by someone.
And I like professional people doing professional things. "
Your Excellency the captain rubbed his chin and said:
"I'm not stingy about giving someone with a skill a job and a hope of escaping the apocalypse."
"Yes, my bar needs a lot of professional security personnel if I want to keep it open for a long time in Gotham City, which is 'unsophisticated'. The pirates who lick blood sound very suitable."
The kite man also crossed his hips, put on a capitalist face and said:
"I can't keep hiring people from the minion union, the agency fee is too expensive."
"With your promise, I can give it a try."
The female pirate put her hand on her shoulder and made a gesture of "loyalty" to Mason. She said:
"But I have a request. I want Jack Spyro to be my 'personal item', maybe your flamboyant but powerful mr. wizard can help me.
I can already confirm that Mr. Constantine is a much more powerful wizard than my father. "
"I don't care about it, you can go find Zhakang yourself."
Mason pouted and said:
"But remember, there's a reason why we called him 'Jacon', don't put yourself in it, girl, this is my advice to you."
After another ten minutes, Barbosa's boat finally dropped anchor.
A small boat was dispatched to pick up the three of Mason on board. It was still the luxurious captain's cabin last time, and it was still the greasy but imposing pirate Barbossa.
But this time in the captain's cabin without the exaggerated music and lavish meals.
Instead, there was a man who was **** with a rope but was still chattering, and a beautiful, young and bookish young girl in a blue dress.
About fifteen or sixteen years old, standing beside Barbossa nervously.
"Mr. Mason, I am very glad to see you coming as promised."
After all, he is an old man who is no longer young, so he didn't make any false claims, but pointed directly at the man who was **** and said:
"I brought you Jack Spyro and the Black Pearl you wanted! Where are the things I want?"
"Hey, buddy, I don't know what Barbossa promised you, but take my advice, don't make a deal with this old fox!"
Jack Spyro, who was tied up, was in a mess. He yelled at Mason:
"This is a liar! I have known him for more than twenty years, but I only found out two days ago that this **** actually has a beautiful daughter!
If I knew this earlier, how could I help this little cutie? "
"Jack! Shut up!"
Angelina Teach, who was following Mason, scolded in a low voice, and Captain Jack's eyes fell on this very gentle and graceful girl.
He blinked and said:
"Eh? Do we know each other? Beautiful lady? Are you Mary from Jamaica? Or Judy from San Pedro?"
"hehe"
The female pirate sneered and was not angry, but took out the voodoo doll that stunned Captain Jack, who immediately jumped up and cursed:
"Angelina! I knew it! You are as terrible a person as your lunatic father. Didn't I leave you on an isolated island without waiting for you to be taken away by God?"
"Shut him up!"
Barbossa is very annoying.
With a big wave of his hand, two pirates stepped forward and sealed Captain Jack's mouth with a rope, but even though his mouth was sealed, the guy was still winking.
This guy's sense of presence is really incredible, it seems that he is born with an aura that can attract attention.
"Meow~"
Mason took out the shrunken voodoo birdcage from the multifunctional belt around his waist, and when he saw clearly what was lying in the birdcage, everyone in the entire captain's cabin pulled out their weapons in an instant.
Barbosa even roared:
"Are you going to kill me with this damned ghoul? Mason, you probably should have done it the last time! Thanks to your wizard friend's 'performance', I also found my wizard !
You can't hurt me on my boat! "
"Calm down, Barbossa, I don't need Miss McGonagall to kill you."
Mason glanced at the big pirate, and took out a blue crystal test tube and a special syringe from his belt. He put the test tube containing the zombie vaccine into it, lifted it up, and said to everyone:
"This is the medicine I brought! I call it 'Hope', a single injection can make you not need to worry about the Black Death and ghouls for two months.
But I know you brutish and realistic guys only believe what you see, so I need a 'warrior' to volunteer to test the drug right now. "
In a quiet captain's cabin, the female pirate Angelina stared at the blue potion in Mason's hand. The unique technological sense of that thing made it seem out of place with all the surrounding decorations.
The female pirate didn't hesitate long.
"I come!"
She glanced at Jack Spyro, who was also silent, and stood up, rolling up her sleeves to reveal her tattooed arm.
"You are already a member of Mason, Blackbeard's daughter, I can't trust you!"
Barbosa also stared at the seemingly powerful drug in Mason's hands with a half-doubtful and three-point longing eyes. He drank Angelina and planned to let his subordinates try it.
But before the old pirate could speak, the young girl in the blue dress beside him took a step forward.
She was visibly frightened but still mustered up the courage to say:
"I'm coming! My teacher of astronomy and natural history told me that there is no cure for the Black Death in this world. She said that it was not an ordinary disease at all but something more terrifying.
As you can see, sir, I am an academic.
Despite being called a 'witch' by those ignorant people, I do believe in the power of science. If the medicine in your hand can save the world, then I am willing to be a test subject! "
"Serena! Come back!"
When he saw that his daughter, whom he managed to get back from that **** Jack, was going to take the initiative to test the drug, the majestic Barbosa couldn't sit still.
He used to be crazy, cunning, and cruel because he had nothing to worry about, but now that he suddenly has a daughter, he seems to have turned back into a normal dad.
He jumped up from the captain's chair on his wooden legs and pulled his daughter back.
But there is clearly a terrible divide between the father and daughter.
Serena Smith pushed Barbossa away and stared at him in disgust, like she was staring at something dirty.
"We have the best guinea pig, Mason!"
The old pirate pretended not to see his daughter's disgusting eyes, he sneered and protected his daughter who hated him behind his back, pointing to the **** Jack Spyro and said:
"Didn't I leave him alive for this moment? Don't waste time, hurry up! Show me your promise, wizard, and I hope you understand the price of deceiving a great pirate."
"You're going to apologize to me for your shameless slander in a moment, Barbossa."
Mason glanced at the old pirate, and gestured to the majestic kite man beside him who was wearing a full suit and pulled down the black visor shaped into a V shape.
Charles immediately stepped forward and dragged the struggling Captain Jack over.
While everyone was watching, Mason held Captain Jack's arm and gave him an injection.
After a few minutes of observation to confirm that there was no allergic reaction, Mason brought Miss McGonagall in the birdcage close to Jack who was struggling frantically and whining.
The sharp black cat claws, accompanied by a shrill neigh, quickly drew a bloodstain on Jack's arm.
The old pirate Barbossa even crossed himself on his chest.
Seems to be mourning the ending of "Old Friends".
Mason pulled out Hagrid's hunting knife and cut the rope on Captain Jack's body. The guy started screaming and wailing as soon as he was free, rolling around on the ground holding his scratched arm.
The female pirate Angelina rushed to hug him, and Jack also hugged his lover.
He was miserable as if returning to the light, sobbing and saying:
"I'm sorry, Angelina, I know I hurt you deeply, but I left you on the isolated island in the hope that you would not be affected by my cursed fate again.
I really didn’t expect that Captain Jack, who crossed the world, would end my life in such a way, but I’m very glad that you can accompany me in the last moment of my life.”
"Can you get your hands out of my clothes?"
The female pirate was a little moved at first.
But soon she discovered the truth, she stared at Captain Jack who had no signs of weakness in his arms and was trying to steal his voodoo doll, cursed and punched him in the eye.
And Barbossa and others have already clenched their fists.
Jack is not infected!
He didn't turn into a ghoul!
Mason's medicine works!
God, Gods and Buddhas of the heavens are above! This **** world really seems to be saved.
"Ah, my best friend Mason, I apologize for my stupid suspicion of you just now! If you need it, I will pay any price for your forgiveness of me, a blind old immortal."
Barbosa kicked away Jack, who was covering his eyes and shouting, with a smile on his face, and stepped forward to hold Mason's hands. At this time, the big pirate's eyes were full of undisguised desire and joy.
He said to the calm Mason:
"Jack is yours now, and the Black Pearl is also yours, take that box of devil gold coins away, and even my treasures can all be yours.
I just have one request.
Ten thousand pieces!
I want 10,000 'Hope'."
"Be bold, my friend, and I can give you fifty thousand! Even a hundred thousand."
Mason snapped his fingers.
He smiled and said to Barbossa whose eyes were getting brighter:
"Next, let's talk about specific cooperation plans."
(end of this chapter)