Chapter 359 ·Lost Technology (9)?

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(9)

The once harmonious atmosphere vanished, as if it had never been there at all.

"Hurry up and prepare for departure!"

"They can't have gone far yet!"

News of a comrade being kidnapped sent the villagers into swift action. The protagonist turned his gaze with a stern expression.

"What exactly is the current situation?"

The village representative, who had been giving orders, hesitated as he looked at the protagonist. The protagonist added a further remark.

"Depending on the circumstances, I can help you."

"That...! Understood. Time is of the essence, so I'll explain briefly."

Even as he spoke, the village representative kept glancing at the other villagers.

"One-Eyed Jack is the leader of the pirate crew dominating the neighboring waters. As they expanded their territory, they either recruited or eliminated other pirates."

"So, they're not just small-timers."

"That's right. And we, too, were targeted by them. We only had two choices: join the pirate crew or die."

The village representative soon fixed his gaze on the Serazade Trading Company's flag.

"But we never wanted to become pirates in the first place. We were just looking for new land to settle. Even raising the pirate flag was just to avoid becoming targets for other pirates."

― Oh, so it was a kind of disguise.

― For real, if they looked like ordinary civilians, they'd have been targeted instantly, lol.

― Yeah, this way they draw the aggro properly.

― It's like saying, 'Go ahead and rob us, we're easy pickings!'

The viewers immediately understood their circumstances. However, the protagonist didn't let it go so easily.

"So you're saying you haven't committed any acts of piracy?"

"That's correct. Of course... If things had gotten bad, there's no telling what would've happened. We couldn't just let ourselves die. But fortunately, the Serazade Trading Company came to our aid."

"And that's how you ended up settling here?"

"Yes. There were times I wondered if we'd make it, but... Even though it's a small island, we're grateful just to have a place to stand."

The protagonist nodded at that. Then, time seemed to freeze and the colors drained away.

"At first glance, this looks like the good deed of the Serazade Trading Company. But it seems there's another intention."

As the protagonist's narration accompanied a close-up shot.

"If it were simply settlement support, there would be no reason to supply them with shells and weapons. Serazade must have intended to use them as a private force."

As the narration continued, the color returned to the weapons among the supplies, highlighting them. The scene returned to the villagers loading their pirate ship.

"If it were a purely benevolent act, there would've been no need to let them keep acting as pirates. Serazade must have been trying to check One-Eyed Jack's expansion by supporting these people. If those guys are left unchecked, the trading company would suffer the most."

Then, the screen zoomed out to show villagers loading weapons onto the pirate ship.

"Even if these people don't join One-Eyed Jack, without help, they would have become pirates anyway. By blocking the expansion of the pirate crew and removing a potential threat, the trading company kills two birds with one stone. It's worth it for Serazade to bear the cost."

The viewers agreed with the line of reasoning.

― So that's what it means to be top of the Naval Academy?

― LOL, serazade did an EEJ!

― So it was all calculated from the start?

― No wonder, lol, not like she's the type for volunteer work.

― The more I learn about her, the scarier Serazade gets!

― Is this good or bad...? Hard to say;;

The color slowly returned and time started moving again. The village representative, in the midst of talking, shook his head.

"Talking with you helps me organize my thoughts. We're already greatly indebted to the trading company. We can't let them suffer any harm because of us. We'll resolve this matter ourselves."

"Hmm..."

With a grunt, a message appeared before the protagonist.

[1. 'The only thing Serazade asked was to deliver supplies. There's no need for me to get involved.']

[2. 'If these people lose, the pirates will become even more unruly. As a naval officer, I can't just sit by and watch.']

As the choices appeared, time froze.

"Oh, there's a branch here?"

At Lee Gyeongbok's words, the chat scrolled rapidly.

― Only #2 makes sense, lol

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― I don't think it'll be a big split, but if you pick #1 I guess you'll just regroup later?

― For real, that's why #2 is the way to go

― LOL you have two 5-star sailing ships, why would you back out?!

― Why run when you can win!

Most viewers chanted for choice #2. Lee Gyeongbok thought the same.

"There's no reason to back out now, right? I'll directly go with #2."

Once he made his choice, the protagonist decisively nodded.

"If you become pirates or lose your lives, then the trading company's support means nothing. Let's solve this issue together."

"If you'll help us...! We're truly grateful!"

The village representative, moved by the decision, bowed repeatedly. The protagonist looked around at the crew.

"All hands! Prepare for departure!"

With his shout, the scene transitioned, and the setting changed to the endless ocean with nothing but the horizon in sight.

"There they are."

The scene shifted to a spyglass lens at the sound of the protagonist's voice. Pirate ships appeared in the distance, and the skull-and-eyepatch flag zoomed in for a close-up.

― WA! It's the Gungye pirates!

― Somehow feels like they're about to summon super pirates?

-???: Mother...

― No, lol, just because they wear eyepatches doesn't mean it's those two

It was a symbol befitting the nickname "One-Eyed."

The boatswain approached the protagonist, who had lowered the spyglass.

"Captain, are you really alright with this?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well... You said rescuing the hostages is our top priority, but that's not going to be easy."

The boatswain pressed on, refusing to hold back despite his hesitation.

"To rescue them safely, we can't use the cannons. We'll have to fight hand-to-hand, and that'll mean pretty heavy losses among our crew."

The viewers grasped the situation as well.

― Oh, right! It's not just a regular fight?

― Come to think of it, if the hostages die, it's all for nothing!

― On the other hand, can't they bombard us as much as they want?

― Lol, thinking about it, this is a handicap match.

― So that's why there's a choice!

The goal wasn't simply to wipe out the pirates, but to rescue the villagers who had been taken.

"Don't worry too much. The real opponent isn't One-Eyed Jack, but his right-hand man, 'Two-Eyed Burns.'"

"... Two-Eyed? You mean both his eyes are fine? That's just... normal, isn't it?"

The boatswain was baffled, and the protagonist let out a dry chuckle.

"It just means he's got nothing else special."

― LOL, what's with 'Two-Eyed'?

― Were they out of ideas for nicknames?

― I guess they balanced it by making him an ordinary pirate captain with a handicap.

― Should've just called him Burns, lmao

The cutscene ended and control returned. As the battle began, Lee Gyeongbok assessed the situation.

"There's my ship, the manager's, and three NPC sailing ships. Looks like the enemy has five as well, so it's a five-on-five match."

― This is a win, lol

― Their side are all three-stars, lol

― No special upgrade conditions like with the canoe boss?

― Developers probably didn't expect players to bring 5-star ships at this point.

― The NPCs will get wiped as three-stars, lol

― Yeah, you're going to win even with the hand-to-hand combat handicap

― Godple's control means guaranteed victory, lol

The viewers quickly felt relieved. They weren't outnumbered and their ships far outclassed the enemy.

Lee Gyeongbok smiled and opened the voice channel.

"With the gap in ship rating, we should be fine with just hand-to-hand combat. The NPCs can hold them off long enough."

〈Hand-to-hand combat only, message received.〉

"I'm heading straight for Burns, so take out one of the others."

〈Got it. I'll clear the nearest pirate ship.〉

Viewers nodded in agreement at their exchange.

― That's exactly how Godple does it, lol

― Go for the head first, that's the way

― Where's a tornado when you need a speed boost, lol

They laughed, but then grew curious.

Why wasn't Lee Gyeongbok steering directly or using the mobile interface to plot a course?

Lee Gyeongbok explained.

"With hostages on board, I'll have to try a different approach this time."

With a handicap, the strategy had to adapt.

* * *

The flagship of the pirate crew.

Burns, in command, smirked as he saw the pursuing fleet.

"What kind of pirates can't even fire their cannons!"

With hostages in tow, the enemy couldn't launch a bombardment. Meanwhile, his men could fire freely.

"Captain, that Serazade Trading Company really is backing them up."

"That's right, but don't overdo it! Since it's come to this, let's just take them all prisoner! Even the trading company's people will fetch a nice ransom!"

There was no need to sink them. All they had to do was keep them at bay with warning shots and drag them close to the hideout to turn the tables.

"Aye aye, Captain!"

"When we get there, let's give the new captives a proper education!"

The pirates responded loudly while the boatswain chimed in with a chuckle. Burns' smile widened.

So confident were the pirates in their advantageous position that they focused only on keeping their enemy at bay.

But that would soon change.

"C-Captain! One of them is charging straight at us!"

One of the fleet's ships—noticeably larger than the others—was barreling toward the flagship at breakneck speed.

Its unusual velocity threw the pirates into confusion.

"It's one of the trading company's ships?"

"Do they think size alone will save them!? Let's give them a taste of the sea's wrath!"

Burns immediately gave the order. All the cannons turned and unleashed a barrage.

He scoffed at the sound of roaring shots, expecting the ship to be pierced like cheese.

But things didn't go as hoped.

"Captain!? The cannonballs are bouncing off!"

He didn't need a report to see it.

True to his nickname, burns could see with both eyes.

Normally, the ram would be shattered and cannonballs would cluster at the bow like a bunch of grapes.

"No way...!?"

Amazingly, the ram of that ship repelled every cannonball. Even as it did, the ram seemed unharmed.

The pirates never guessed it was made of Sea Serpent's Scale.

"Brace for impact! Brace for collision!"

The ship's speed didn't decrease. Burns scowled and shouted.

"It's hand-to-hand combat! Grab the hostages and—waaaugh!"

With that order, the ships collided and the hull shook. Some pirates were tossed overboard, but the rest prepared for melee.

"Open fire!"

But the crew were faster than the pirates. At the boatswain's command, the crew aimed their guns downward.

The 5-star ship, being larger, gave its crew the high ground.

As pirates scrambled for cover, grappling hooks flew across, locking the two ships together.

But the crew couldn't easily board the pirate ship.

"You cursed dogs! Try coming up! Every head that climbs up means we'll slit another hostage's throat!"

Burns shouted at the top of his lungs. Next to him, a pirate held a knife to a hostage's throat.

"If we die, we all die together!"

The boatswain grimaced and called out.

"Cease fire! Hold your fire! The captain ordered the safe rescue of the hostages!"

Hearing that, a sinister smile spread on Burns' face.

"Good! Then throw your guns over this way—"

Victory assured, he began to raise his voice again.

BANG—a gunshot, followed by a thud.

Burns' eyes went wide as he turned.

"Mm! Mmmm!"

The hostages recoiled in shock. At their feet, the pirate who just moments ago held the hostage had fallen.

Just what had happened?

"Aaaaaaaaaaagh!"

From above, a pirate who'd been on watch fell to the deck, screaming.

With that, all the pirates and Burns instinctively looked up.

"What the—!?"

Someone was rapidly descending on a long rope.

It was Lee Gyeongbok.

Smiling broadly, Lee Gyeongbok shouted.

"The hostages are safe! Board the ship!"

"Open fire!"

The boatswain, as if waiting for this, resumed the assault.

― Lol this actually worked!

― Wow, that's why he climbed the mast earlier!

― So that's why he steered by touch?

― An aerial infiltration!

― It's like watching Cirque du Soleil, lol

Lee Gyeongbok had climbed his own mast in advance, compensating for the difference in ship size. At the crucial moment, after plotting his course via mobile interface, he leaped across to the enemy mast as the battle began.

Burns, flustered, looked around wildly as the crew came over the ropes, and a free-for-all broke out.

"I'll just take another hostage and—"

He tried to grab another hostage to turn the battle around, but with a clang, his blade was knocked away.

Lee Gyeongbok had landed perfectly between Burns and the hostage.

"Wow, you really do look totally generic."

― Such a psychological attack, lol

― For real, he really does look like 'extra #1'

― Just being named is a huge deal for him, right?

― At least he could have a scar or something, lol

The viewers laughed at Lee Gyeongbok's comment. As Burns tried to protest, the flash of a blade was the last thing he saw.

"I bet your last words would've been cliché too."

He cut him down in a single stroke.

"I'll skip the lines."

Burns died without leaving even a last word, and the pirates' morale plummeted.

With the support fire from the crew, the pirates quickly surrendered and threw down their weapons.

With the situation resolved,

〈Engaging in battle.〉

came Park Juho's report through the voice channel.

― That speed difference!

― That was a speedrun, huh?

― Purnisher is fighting by touch, so you have to understand, lol

― To be honest, if not for the aerial infiltration, it would've taken longer

― Godple always finds the shortcut

― Normal players would have just fallen and failed, lol

-???: Anyway, it was fast, right?

― Whether success or failure, it was still the shortcut, lol

Lee Gyeongbok chuckled and replied to Park Juho.

"Yeah, I'll clear up here and join you."

* * *

It was a complete victory.

With the hostages no longer giving the pirates an edge, the tide turned rapidly.

"Captain, they're retreating!"

After three pirate ships were subdued, a cutscene started. The boatswain shouted, but the protagonist shook his head.

"Rescuing the hostages safely comes first."

As the villagers' ship arrived, the hostages quickly crossed over.

"You're safe!"

"Thank goodness, really thank goodness!"

"I thought we'd never see you again...!"

Reunited, the villagers embraced each other in relief. The village representative climbed onto the deck to address the protagonist.

"We owe another huge debt to the Serazade Trading Company. I'll spend my life repaying this kindness!"

"In fact, I..."

The protagonist started to reply, but shook his head.

"There's no harm in leaving a debt owed to Serazade. I still have things to ask her."

The viewers agreed with the narration as the cutscene ended.

― Yeah, there's no need to bring up being in the navy here

― It's not like they're going to arrest the villagers

― For real, it'd just kill the mood

― But what is it that you want to ask?

― We still don't know why he was given this job

― Thought it was about leverage, but maybe not?

― We'll find out when they get back, I guess

No one yet knew Serazade's true reason for giving the protagonist this task. As viewers chatted, Lee Gyeongbok rolled his eyes.

"What's up?"

Park Juho asked as he set a course back to the trading company base.

"Just wondering if we really have to go straight back."

"Then?"

At Lee Gyeongbok's words, both Park Juho and the viewers paid attention. If the story was to proceed, didn't they have to just return?

Lee Gyeongbok looked toward the horizon. He could just make out the fleeing pirate remnants.

"If we chase them now, couldn't we find the pirates' main base?"

"You want to attack the base directly?"

"We have to take care of them anyway, so why go back and forth?"

Judging by the feeling, going after them seemed better than returning. Even without speaking to Serazade, he felt sure he could handle the pirates.

"Hmm, that could work."

"Then let's go after them."

Lee Gyeongbok smiled and turned the wheel.

The viewers were surprised but laughed at the decision.

"Just the two of them are going to wipe out an entire pirate crew?"

― Chad move! Making it even harder!

― If you take care of it now, won't that put Serazade even more in your debt?

― Oh, I wonder if the game actually tracks that?

― If there's a system log, it might!

― Honestly, I bet he's just after the loot, lol

― Yeah, that way he doesn't have to share it with Serazade, lol

― T. O. T. A. L. M. O. N. O. P. O. L. Y.

― Slow or fast, once you cross Black Navy, you're not getting away alive!

Showing only the fun parts and cutting out anything unnecessary—

That's why viewers loved his broadcast.

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