Chapter 51: The Rainbow After the Storm
Editor: Atlas Studios
He was being given a chance, a chance!
How could the System drive a player to a corner? It would definitely give the player a hint, showing them how they could escape. There was no other choice. He had to take this opportunity to escape.
It was now 12 at night and it would be three days later in-game at 6 AM the next morning. He decided to go to bed. It was a pity that he could only wave goodbye to his godly scroll as he escaped. If only things could remain as simple as they seemed at first. He should never have asked about the Stealth Sailing, sigh.
The next day, Da Fei was awakened by the alarm clock. He immediately washed up, ate, and hurried online.
Before the battle, the atmosphere was tense. The sky above the Barren Sea was gloomy and the surface of the sea was turbulent. The many pirates on the pier were busy tying boats docked in the port together. All along the streets were people bringing in the laundry.
The storm was coming. Da Fei had memorized the plan. He waited nervously for the opportunity to escape.
Later in the evening, the thunder rumbled and lightning flashed. The wind roared and rain fell like pillars from the sky. All the pirates withdrew indoors and the entire world was dark. In the dark rainy fog, one could not even see their fingers. The only thing that lit up the world was the sudden flashes of lightning.
This was the time! Da Fei activated his Grandmaster-level Reconnaissance Skill, Hidden Movement, braved the wind and rain, and climbed the wall to where SV Fly was docked at the wharf.
The huge body of SV Fly was tied firmly to the pier by hundreds of thick ropes. It rattled and creaked as it was bombarded by the storm and waves. Even the waters within the archipelago were so violent, Da Fei could already imagine how terrifying the waves would be when he was out at sea. Perhaps he would sink his ship as soon as it went out to sea. However, no matter how great the price was, he had to escape.
Da Fei's Grandmaster-level Hidden Movement together with the suitability of the terrain and situation and the flickering oil lamp sentry posts in the wooden huts of the pier were virtually useless. Da Fei successfully got onto his own ship.
He would check the status of the ship first.
Ship's name: SV Fly (Quest reward, untradeable)
Captain: Da Fei
Ship Special Skill: God's Blessing (Sailors' Luck +2)
Ship Model: Large four-masted three-decked high-speed sailing ship.
Ship Freight Volume: 1,000 Units
Time in use: 10 years
Minimum number of sailors needed: 30
Ship Durability: 1690/1690
Ship Speed: 10
Ship Armor Defense: Port 32, Starboard 80.
Sea God Insurance Level: 0 (Ship is not protected by the Sea God. If an accident occurs, it will remain sunken forever.)
Ship's current conditions: Additional armor on the port of the ship detached. Cursed by bad luck (Sailor's Luck -3).
It turned out that the pirates had repaired the ship over the past few days. En, it was necessary. It was just a pity the upper limit of the ship's Durability would no longer be as high as before. There was nothing he could do about it except cut the ropes that were tied to the ship and leave.
"You came, after all!" He heard a familiar and charming voice from behind him.
Da Fei was shocked and looked back quickly. It was Katerina! Her head was wrapped in a cloth towel. She had gloves on her hands and wore a pair of swords. It was a sailor's outfit!
At this instant, one word popped into Da Fei's head: Elope!
Katerina smiled and said, "Am I not welcome? Did you think you would be able to take the ship out by yourself?"
What the heck, what the heck, ahh! Legendary Hero, Legendary Hero, Legendary Hero!! Beauty and the Hero, Beauty and the Hero, Beauty and the Hero!!! She's eloping with me, eloping with me!!! I'm too amazing!!! Wahahaha!
Da Fei's excitement boiled over. The thousands of words he wanted to say were articulated into just one. "Welcome! Welcome!"
Katerina laughed. "I'll take the helm. You cut the ropes that are tied around the boat. Start from the bow and once you are done, raise the sails on the mainmast immediately. Just raise them to half-mast. Pay attention to the wind direction, don't let it blow us ashore."
Da Fei hurriedly nodded. "Okay, okay, okay!"
On this stormy night, when he was alone and helpless, she was an angel sent by God. No, she was a Goddess! He loved her!
He had to cut all the ropes. The force of the huge waves broke the ropes at the stern. SV Fly rushed out of the harbor like a wild horse that had broken its restraints toward the turbulent sea.
—System Message: You fought against the storm and gained 1,500 EXP!
—System Message: You fought against the storm and gained 1,500 EXP!
—System Message: Warning! Leak observed at the bottom cabin. Please drain it urgently.
—System Message: Warning! The port side plate of the bottom deck of the ship is broken, please repair it immediately.
The sailing ship bobbed up and down in the violent winds. Katerina skillfully steered the ship and avoided the huge waves. With a Legendary Hero at the helm, Da Fei, who knew next to nothing about steering a ship, was relieved. This sense of security, excitement, and all the frantic repair works filled Da Fei's heart with fiery excitement. He had too many questions. He never imagined that an NPC in the game would excite and evoke so many emotions in him. This was love!
The wind howled. That was the cry of his love. The waves raged. That was the palpitations of his love. The sailing ship rocked. That was the cradle of their love! Haha! Wahahaha…
After the storm passed, the sea and sky were joined by vast waves.
After a night of struggles, Da Fei and Katerina sat side by side on the bow to watch the sunrise and admire the rainbow. The morning sun shone on Katerina's tired and wet face, the brilliance of the golden rays reflected off her, almost blinding Da Fei. This was a goddess sent right to him!
Da Fei looked wistfully toward the East and said, "I didn't expect you to help me at the last minute. Leave with me, we will do trade runs together, make money together, and renovate our ship into a royal luxury cruise ship. I will let you live like a queen."
Katerina chuckled and pulled out a shiny piece of paper from between her bosom. "Although you've said before, I enjoy listening to it. I'll give this back to you now!"
—Ah, phew! Lost and recovered, Da Fei was so surprised he was speechless! The System would not easily spoil a player's equipment! It even gave him a beautiful woman as compensation!
Sister, you have been keeping such an important thing there! What if it drops? How confident are you about its storage function? However, self-confidence is good. I like it, wahahahaha!
Katerina laughed again. "The reason I helped you is that you refused to become a pirate no matter what. You were even willing to give up something so important. Do you understand now?"
Da Fei was startled. "Haven't you been persuading me to join the pirates? Were you testing me?" She knew what this piece of paper was?
Katerina laughed. "You're right, I'm not content to be just a pirate. I've been yearning for the world beyond the island and the noble lives of the ladies since I was young. I have always fantasized about a real hero taking me away. And you, you are the hero who has passed my test. The hero I selected! If you had joined the pirates, I would just become good friends with you. But you refused to join the pirates no matter what, so I will leave with you!"
As soon as she finished speaking, rows of system messages appeared on the screen!
—System Message: Congratulations! The Epic Hero Katerina is now your sub-hero!
—Novice Guide: Congratulations! You got your first sub-hero. Once the sub hero is defeated, it will appear in your sub-hero slot. It will need to be resurrected in the Hero Altar in a big city. A fee will be required to resurrect your hero. The higher the hero's level, the higher the cost. At the same time, if you have first-aid talents, you may revive the sub-hero. The sub-hero resurrected by first-aid will be in a weak state for a long time.
—Novice Guide: The ship is equivalent to mobile territory and the navigation mode is equivalent to territorial management mode. The Captain may assign duties to the sub-hero, and the sub-hero will exhibit his talents when performing different duties. It is recommended that you appoint your sub-hero as Chief Officer.
—Chief Officer: Deputy Captain, has all the abilities of the Captain and can man the ship when the Captain is not around.
Da Fei had only suddenly realized this! In fact, her literary manner had already hinted at it! So that was it!
Fortunately, he was determined. Otherwise, it would be counterproductive! He was no doubt awesome! What was done was done and he would graciously accept it. He had thought she was a Legendary Hero at first, but it was almost impossible for a Legendary Hero to join a player. It was a good thing she was just an Epic Hero, wahahaha!
…
Barren Island Port, Captain Rock, the leader of the Barren Pirates, stood on the outpost all night until dawn. His expression was tired and lonely.
Barak yawned as he walked over. "Boss, Katerina seems to have left with the kid."
Rock re-lit the cigarette that was extinguished by the rainstorm and blew out a thick smoke ring. "The boy became a Voyager at a young age. His future will be bright. Katerina might have a better future with him."
Barak sighed. "Katerina may never come back."
Rock laughed and thrust his pelvis forward. "It doesn't matter, I'll make a bunch of girls. Wahahaha!"
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