Chương 216: Ships and pirates (2)

"Bones" I said, my gaze fixed on the bloody area of the sea, where a hint of apprehension lingered in the air. I knew he had already discerned who the blood belonged to.

"Yes, master," Bones replied, his little furry head tilted to the side, his eyes mirroring my own.

"Can you swim?" I asked, curious about his aquatic abilities.

Bones nodded his head in affirmation, but I could sense a subtle hesitation in his response.

Undeterred, I smiled, my mind made up. With a swift motion, I stretched my right leg forward and—

"Captain!" The sound of Mad John's familiar voice pierced through the air, causing me to snap my head backwards in his direction.

Retracting my legs, I scanned the area and to my surprise, I noticed not only Mad John, but also three of my last remaining crewmen standing close by. Seadog, Beric, and Omm had joined him, each of them gazing at me with expectant eyes.