Chapter 33 Traces and Shipwrecks Mourning the Dead
In fact, in Aiwen's previous life, the Han Dynasty, people began to eat raw fish, called "fish soup". It was just because freshwater fish contained more parasites that it gradually became less popular and was promoted by coastal island countries.
Captain Geer took the lead in giving Ivan a face. He picked up a piece of fish that could be seen clearly in the sun. He first praised Ivan's knife skills, then put it in his mouth, and was instantly struck by the fresh and sweet taste of the fish.
conquer.
I am used to eating fish soup and grilled fish, but this novel way of eating has a unique flavor.
"Well, it's good. It's sweet, tender and smooth. You guys should try it too."
The words have proven effective, and the crew members have tried them one after another, and have become fans of the new way of eating sea fish invented by Ivan.
Then the chef brought the carefully prepared barbecue to the table, and several officers left behind on the "Warrior" opposite were also invited to join the lunch on the Silver Wing. The guests and guests enjoyed delicious food and wine for a while.
The leisurely time did not last long. As the crew members who collected water returned one after another, they brought back exciting news. They unexpectedly discovered traces of other people's activities at the water source of the island!
"Let's follow!"
Although it was not certain whether it was One-Eyed Becky, no one wanted to give up on this rare clue. After a brief repair, the two warships quickly raised sails and set sail, chasing the other side in the direction where they might have left.
The howling sea wind filled the sails of the ship.
As an observer, Alvin stood on the observation deck of the mainmast, and a strange idea suddenly popped into his mind.
Other time-travelers are being chased by various forces, large and small, all day long and are busy running for their lives, but you have already gotten to the point where you are chasing others, so you shouldn’t be embarrassed for the vast number of time-travelers, right?
Then he shook off the joking thoughts from his mind.
He touched his chin. More than three years of experience as a hunter always reminded him that the roles of hunter and prey are not static. As a hunter, you must always be alert to the prey's counterattack.
Especially when the prey is also a cunning predator!
And One-Eyed Becky's behavior gave him a vague feeling that this guy was hiding and staying in the jurisdiction of the Third Fleet. He definitely had other purposes.
The tracking lasted for another whole day this time, and traces of other ships were finally discovered near a large rocky island that stretched for dozens of miles.
It was a half-full oak barrel that looked like it accidentally fell into the sea, and then drifted into the sight of the warship along with the current.
The crew fished it out of the sea.
"Bang!"
Opening the barrel, which had no special appearance at all, a scent of wine wafted out. Even Alvin, who hardly drank, knew that this was the most common rum on the sea.
But first mate Perry poured a glass solemnly, smelled the smell and took a small taste, and said with great certainty: "This barrel of wine is not produced in the Black Sea, at least it is not rum produced in the countries of the Tulip Alliance.
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Facing the confused looks of most of the crew.
The first mate asked the crew to pour another glass of rum stored on the ship, put the two glasses of wine together, and explained: "Tulip Alliance countries have frequent exchanges and have many wineries. But in fact, their wineries are all located in the southern continent.
In the colony, there was enough sugar cane as raw material, and the sugar making and brewing industries were very developed."
"No matter how the process changes, whether it is blended or not, there is only one kind of sugar cane as the raw material. Therefore, the sugar cane wine produced by the Tulip Alliance has a common aroma, which is different from other origins."
After hearing this, Ai Wen also picked up two glasses of wine and smelled it, trying to discover the difference between the two, but found nothing. He could only silently look at the first mate with the attitude of a young man looking up to a big man. Sure enough, Jiang was still the old man.
It's spicy.
"In other words, an outsider did not take the normal route and somehow ended up in a place where birds don't poop. I think it is probably a pirate, and the most likely target is 'One-Eyed Becky'!"
The deputy stated his inference.
Although there are many explanations for the existence of this foreign wine, most people on the ship agreed with the first mate's statement, and Alvin did not interfere in this matter that he was not good at.
"Notify the Warrior."
At Geer's signal, the news was quickly notified to the Warrior via semaphore. Then the Warrior wrote back, suggesting that the two warships separate here, each taking charge of one side of the Rock Islands. Once they find traces of the other, they will send a signal to the other.
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And without waiting for the Silver Wing to respond, the Warrior was already heading towards the outside of the Rock Island impatiently. That side was the direction of the current, and theoretically the possibility of discovering the opponent was higher.
"Your Majesty, Captain, is this really okay? After all, it was the Silver Wing that discovered the clue first." The navigator on the Warrior asked hesitantly. He was also one of the officers who stayed behind on the warship and was invited to have lunch with the Silver Wing.
Now I feel that my captain's behavior is really not very kind.
"What's wrong? Didn't we also share what we found at the water source with them yesterday? Now that we have caught One-Eyed Becky's tail, let's each rely on our own abilities. Whoever catches it will be his."
The captain, who has a rough appearance and a big blue beard, has a lower military rank than Gale and is only a lieutenant colonel. However, he has no reporting relationship with Gale. He only cooperates with the sea voyage because of the command of the headquarters. Naturally, he is not afraid of competing with him for credit.
Looking at the Warrior that rushed out first, the officers and soldiers on the Silver Wing didn't look very good-looking. It was too ugly to look like they were eating alone. They just had a few clues and wanted to leave others alone?
And does this guy regard One-Eyed Becky as meat on the chopping board and just wait for him to take the pot? Is he so reckless?
"Keep the logbook in mind for me. It's not our fault if something goes wrong." Geer didn't say much. He just asked the lieutenants on the ship to record what happened and to clear up the blame first.
"Let him go. Guys like One-Eyed Becky who act strangely are not easy to deal with. Let's go inside."
At the same time, there was a sea ship with black sails.
"Your Excellency Captain, good news! Ga Gong said that a fish has taken the bait!"
The first mate, who was covered in tattoos, quickly ran up to the forecastle, bent at 90 degrees, and reported the news to the captain who was wearing a three-cornered pirate hat with only one eye.
The one-eyed captain turned around when he heard this. The remaining eye seemed to have a poisonous thorn in it, causing the first mate to unknowingly move his eyes away and not dare to look at him.
The power and madness of his own captain "One-Eyed Becky" are a hundred times more terrifying than the rumors outside. Even someone like me who has followed him for many years does not dare to disobey him in the slightest.
"Go tell Gagong that if his internal organs are not accurate this time, next time he will use his own internal organs! Do you understand?" It was as if the depressing and disgusting sound from the rotten mud on the seabed reached the first mate's ears, making him
He felt uncomfortable for a while, but he didn't dare to show any strange color on his face.
"Yes, yes, I'll tell him right now." The first mate nodded, not daring to say more, let alone hesitate, and hurriedly ran down the forecastle.
I just said secretly in my heart.
"Although Ga Gong is just an indigenous wizard who knows a little bit about fur witchcraft, he is also the second most terrifying person on this ship.
Just the thought of cutting open the bellies of animals and using their entrails for divination makes people shudder, so I'd better avoid provoking him."
Watching the first mate's leaving figure, One-Eyed Becky was very satisfied with his deterrence.
He turned around and rubbed a black stone sculpture placed on the back side of the ship's bow, with a trace of eagerness flashing in his one eye.
As long as you can sink one more warship and complete the ceremony, this powerful ocean secret treasure "Shipwreck Song" can be unlocked.
Chapter completed!