Chapter 70: I Am the Vanguard
The Age of Discovery had commenced less than a century prior, and humanity's comprehension of uncharted seas remained limited. Each power jealously guarded secret routes unknown to others. Byron's mind was a repository of all the valuable navigation charts amassed by the English, aware of numerous hidden supply points, long-distance shipping routes, pirate private ports, concealed mineral deposits, and more.
This knowledge, at least a decade ahead of ordinary adventurers, was his most precious asset. Now was the time to capitalize on it. 'As for the 'Isle of Gold'? You need to survive the journey there and back. Else, why would the gold and silver on the island continue to grow?'
Redbeard slammed his fist on the table and bellowed, "Silence! We'll discern truth from falsehood with a simple test."