章 9: Chapter 9: Three Kills the Pirate
Chen Qing and the pirates left to guard the pirate ship were separated by the distance of a several-meter-high platform.
If she wanted to make a move, she would undoubtedly alarm the three pirates below, as well as the six others who had already scaled the triangle sail.
Chen Qing had to eliminate the three pirates below in one fell swoop, and she'd mentally rehearsed the operation countless times already.
As a flurry of thoughts passed through her mind, Chen Qing glanced at the ropes on the platform deck and gripped the dagger in her hand tightly.
The two pirates below were far away from that young pirate, apparently fearful of him.
However, the pirates on the triangle sail soon provided Chen Qing with a fantastic opportunity.
They seemed to have found something extraordinary on the sail and were exclaiming in surprise, calling their mates over.
The two pirates left on the pirate ship were drawn in by curiosity and headed towards the triangle sail.
As they passed by the young pirate, Chen Qing immediately seized the moment, swung her long legs over the railing onto the high platform, grabbed the ropes with one hand, and leaped down with all her might.
At the same time, her dagger flew out of her hand, turning into a deadly hidden weapon that sped towards the young pirate like an arrow.
Her body had been enhanced by Extraordinary Points and was far more powerful than an ordinary person's.
Whether it was her strength, speed, or reflexes, all were far beyond the limits of normal humans.
The moment the dagger flew from her hand, the young pirate sensed the danger with extreme acuity.
However, it was already too late for him to dodge the blade as his physical abilities didn't allow for it.
The dagger, charged with fierce killing intent, sped forward, and the young pirate quickly dragged a stooge pirate in front of him to block this fatal blow!
"Pffft—!"
The dagger plunged deep into the stooge's throat, piercing it through; his face, which once held curiosity and a smirk, now showed the terror of imminent death.
The young pirate sneered coldly, wondering who dared to run wild aboard the Black Saber Pirate Group's ship!
He drew his long sword from his waist, but before he could stand up, he felt a sudden emptiness in his right foot!
The Mechanical Prosthetics constructed from metal parts collapsed and shattered, scattering across the ground.
Long reliant on his Mechanical Prosthetics, the young pirate lost control and toppled to one side without it.
Chen Qing, who had used ropes to swing down to the central deck from the high platform, instantly rolled upon landing to the young pirate's side.
To Chen Qing, his Mechanical Prosthetics were like a toy—she could tell at a glance which part to manipulate to dismantle them.
The other two pirates had intentionally avoided his Mechanical Prosthetics, and old bloodstains adorned them, indicating his heavy reliance on the device.
It wasn't just for walking like an average person; the power of the Mechanical Prosthetics was terrifying to a normal human.
A single kick was enough to kill a person instantaneously.
Such Mechanical Prosthetics wore out quickly and required frequent part replacements.
This pirate ship could not afford any precious materials, so the young pirate's Mechanical Prosthetics must be regularly replaced.
The one he was using had already reached the end of its lifespan.
If the young pirate had chosen to block the dagger with his Mechanical Prosthetics, they would have disintegrated even sooner.
Before the young pirate could cry for help from his Captain, Chen Qing's dagger had already pierced his heart.
A lethal strike!
Blood pooled on the ground, and Chen Qing let go of the dagger, covering the young pirate's unseeing eyes with a natural motion, pulling the pitch-black, ink-like long sword from his grasp, and slashing backward!
The sharp blade instantly cut through the neck of the last pirate on the ship, the blade sinking three inches into flesh, almost severing his head.
Blood spurted out in an instant, drenching Chen Qing from head to toe.
Bathed in blood, the blood dripped down her hair strands, hitting the ground in a steady tattoo. Chen Qing was as loathsome and detestable as a demon returning from hell.
The entire process of killing the three pirates was as smooth as slicing a melon, taking no more than half a minute.
[Survivor Chen Qing has killed a Grade G creature, a fighter from the Black Saber Pirate Ship, and has gained 0.5 points.]
That young pirate was worth more than a Deep Blue Devil Fish.
As the system notification sounded beside her ear, Chen Qing sheathed her long sword and looked up at the captain of the Black Saber Pirate Ship with interest, who was staring at her from atop the triangle sail.
He had already been standing there but did not intervene to stop Chen Qing.
The process of Chen Qing killing his crew members did not seem to provoke his anger. On the contrary, he was considering recruiting her.
Black Blade found Chen Qing to be a rare talent, whether it was the way she had just killed three members of his crew or the skill with which she instantly dismantled the young pirate's mechanical prosthetics.
It was hard for Black Blade not to contemplate her.
If they had a crew member like her originally, they wouldn't have to end up in such a sorry state.
"Kid, join us," Black Blade said.
All traces of cold violence vanished from Black Blade's demeanor, replaced with a generous smile as he extended an olive branch to Chen Qing.
"..."
Chen Qing looked at him with a detached gaze and remained silent. Join them?
"Although our Black Saber Pirate Group might not be a top pirate group, we are infamous in the Deep Blue Sea," he continued.
"You are a mechanic, right? Don't worry, I will definitely cultivate your talent. As long as you join, you will be the only vice captain of the Black Saber Pirate Group!"
"Blueprints, materials, whatever you want I will find for you."
"Or do you want money?"
"That girl inside is worth thirty thousand goldfish—I will split the money we get from selling her with you!"
The man lit a cigarette, confidently opening his mouth and revealing a grim smile to Chen Qing, his eyes showing his determination to succeed.
The Black Saber Pirate Group was infamous in the Deep Blue Sea. Infamous for what?
Naturally, it was for their infamy!
Even other pirates disdained their actions; they had absolutely no bottom line to speak of.
Although pirates as a group weren't exactly saints, the sort of bottomless depravity seen with the Black Saber Pirate Group was rare.
Piracy, trafficking in human beings, betrayal—these were all just appetizers for the Black Saber Pirate Group.
It was said that Black Blade's initial capital came from selling his own relatives.
Chen Qing had just killed their comrades, and without missing a beat, Black Blade could extend an invitation to her.
If he could agree to accept Chen Qing so readily, he could just as easily betray her.
The young pirate lying on the ground served as a warning and was likely the previous mechanic cultivated by Black Blade.
"Join us or die, choose one," Black Blade said, staring at Chen Qing, who had remained silent. He narrowed his eyes and ruthlessly crushed the cigarette in his hand on the arm of a pirate standing beside him.
The pirate sweated from the pain but dared not make a sound.
"I... choose the third option," Chen Qing said firmly, raising her black long sword and lightly springing toward the opposing pirate.
She chose to kill them all!
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