Chapter 640: Female Pirate

Klein had a certain degree of curiosity towards the outcome of the

exploration. He didn't ask further as he walked past the captain's cabin

and walked down the stairwell.

After a few seconds, he felt his throat itch. He couldn't help but raise

his fist to his mouth and cough.

Klein wasn't surprised by such a development, as it was inevitable. He

had carried the Biological Poison Bottle for more than two hours last

night. Only when it was late at night and his confirmation that Admiral

of Stars and crew didn't have any intention of attacking him did he move

the mystical item into a black suitcase. Sadly, he ended up falling

sick.

Of course, the amount of time he brought the Biological Poison Bottle

with him wasn't considered long. His body wasn't in a weakened state, so

his resulting illness wasn't anything serious. He just felt his tonsils

swell in pain.

Cattleya, who was walking slowly behind, saw this scene, but she didn't

find it a problem. Instead, she found it normal.

It was common knowledge for knowledgeable Beyonders that mystical items

were bound to have negative side effects. Furthermore, they would learn

from the seven orthodox Churches and categorize those with serious side

effects which made them impossible to possess or use for prolonged time

as Sealed Artifacts.

The reason why Cattleya had sold or exchanged many of her low- and

mid-level mystical items was firstly because she wanted to better

strengthen her survivability. Secondly, the various negative effects

from multiple items were troubling. Often, one could avoid one but not

the other. Some negative effects might even stack and synergize into

something worse. Therefore, to most Beyonders, the disadvantages

surpassed the advantages.

She discovered that Gehrman Sparrow had used mystical items, Beyonder

weapons, and spirituality charms to arm himself to the teeth. While

being amazed, she was already guessing at the type of negative effects

he was facing. From what she saw today, it was a temporary simple

illness.

With steady steps, Klein arrived on the deck and saw Frank Lee. He was

still dressed in a white shirt and dungarees. His arm was stained with

dirt as though he wasn't afraid of the cold winds that blew down at him.

"Good morning, Gehrman." Frank warmly waved his hand and said, "Here,

try my latest product. This is definitely the most welcomed item at

sea!"

As he said, he raised his other hand. In it was a wide and fat fish of

an unknown breed.

*No, I don't want to know what "monster" you have cooked up this

time...* Klein paused in his footsteps as he looked at him with

a cold expression.

Frank Lee didn't discover any problems with his attitude. He pulled out

a dagger from his waist and stabbed the fish before slicing a hole open.

Blood flowed out and accurately landed in a large beer cup on the deck.

It didn't emit any fishy smell.

"Smell that? It's such an intoxicating alcoholic fragrance!" Frank Lee

half-closed his eyes as he fervently said, "This is a fish who has red

wine replacing its blood. As such, the wine contains lots of nutrients!"

"..."

Klein realized he was at a loss for words.

Frank looked at the surroundings sailors in excitement before saying to

Gehrman Sparrow, "Do you know what's the most troubling matter out at

sea? That's when we run out of alcohol without being anywhere close to

shore! As long as this kind of fish can rapidly reproduce and become the

sea's primary produce, then we won't be lacking any alcohol no matter

where we are. By the way, they can be categorized by species. Some will

produce Lanti Proof, others Nepos, red wine, and beer. The beer needs to

come from sharks or whales; otherwise, there won't be enough!"

*Isn't the most troubling matter the lack of water? Of course, all of

you can use beer to replace water most of the time because it doesn't

easily spoil... Those poor fishes...* Klein was pondering over a

response to Frank when Cattleya came on deck. She walked past him and

questioned her first mate.

"Is Nina done with her preparations?"

"Yes, she has already finished a bottle of Nepos!" Frank pointed at a

shadow formed by the sails.

*The so-called preparations are to drink a bottle of Nepos, a specialty

of Feysac? The Nepos which can light a fire?* Klein suddenly

felt that Nina, the lady mentioned by the first mate, was likely someone

with Feysac blood.

"Captain, I want a bottle of Sonia blood wine more!" In the dark, a

female figure slowly stood up and walked over.

She was more than 1.8 meters tall. Her blonde hair was casually tied up

into a high pigtail. Her facial features weren't anything outstanding,

but she had the striking traits of someone from Feysac. Her skin was

fair and her eyes were dull.

This lady named Nina wore a black tight suit made of fish skin. The top

and bottom seemed to be a one-piece, fully accentuating her stunning

figure.

Such a style was rather sexy to begin with. Nina's breasts were also far

above what was normal. It was obvious what the surrounding pirates were

looking at.

Klein felt a little embarrassed and wished to move his gaze away.

However, on second thought, Gehrman Sparrow was definitely not such an

untried person. All he could do was empty his gaze and look straight at

Nina's face.

"Gehrman, this is our boatswain, Nina! She's also the navigator's

assistant. Haha, her Sequence's name is Seafarer!" Frank Lee still

didn't hold back in his introductions.

*Apart from his research of crossbreeding, this Poison Expert is rather

simple... I now recall that this lady named Nina has a bounty of 3,600

pounds. Her nickname is Seabed Murderer. Sigh, after seeing so many

bounty notices, there are some I can't immediately recall...*

Klein looked at Nina's eyes and nodded calmly.

"Good morning, Ma'am."

Nina held back her smile and sized up Klein.

"Good morning, Mr. Sparrow.

"I'm very curious if Vice Admiral Ailment is really as charming as the

rumors say?"

As a female pirate who had mixed with low- and mid-class people for

extended periods of time, she was always very frank and direct towards

both men and women. She didn't show any coyness. She had originally

planned on asking Gehrman Sparrow if she was lacking in charm, or ask if

he was the cold type which resulted in her being completely ignored or

him showing any reaction. But considering how the man standing before

her was a powerful guy, an adventurer who nearly successfully hunted

Vice Admiral Ailment, or a lunatic who could draw his gun and shoot at

any moment, she rationally held back her jesting words. She switched to

asking about Vice Admiral Ailment.

...How am I to answer you? Klein gloomily said, "Her bounty is

extremely charming."

Nina was taken aback, somewhat at a loss for a response to continue the

conversation. Hence, she turned to look at Admiral of Stars.

"Captain, do we begin now?"

Cattleya, who felt her bounty flash through her mind for some baffling

reason, nodded.

"Begin."

Just as she said that, Nina took large strides to the side of the ship.

With her right hand supporting herself, she leaped into the sea,

swimming downwards like a gigantic black fish.

At the same time, there were a few splashes. A few sailors had jumped

down as well to provide her aid.

*This... She begins at the mention of it. She didn't need any additional

time to prepare... This lady has the temperament of the Church of

Storms. As expected of a Beyonder from the Sailor pathway...*

Klein looked out the ship as he couldn't help but cough.

"You're sick?" Frank Lee asked directly.

Klein nodded slightly and said, "A little."

Frank thought for a moment. He didn't say a word as he rushed back into

the cabin; his destination unknown.

By the side, Cattleya nudged her heavy glasses and smiled.

"Frank is a Poison Expert, but he's also an outstanding doctor."

As expected of someone from the Planter pathway... Klein

didn't ask further as he stood there, awaiting Nina's preliminary

exploration.

Seeing the sudden silence that became somewhat awkward, Cattleya took a

few steps forward and said, seemingly in passing, "In another day, we

will be leaving the whaling sea route."

"But we're at least a week from those waters?" Klein thought before

asking.

"That is if we follow the whaling sea route. In fact, this will lead

further north and be more roundabout. I know of a secret sea route that

can allow us to reach the waters you wish to go to in two to three

days." Cattleya's gaze looked at Klein's eyes through her thick glasses,

as though she wanted to tell how much he knew of the extremely dangerous

waters.

Klein considered and simply said, "Very good. That's exactly what I

want.

"In addition, those waters are more illusory than real."

Cattleya retracted her gaze in thought as she looked at the entrance to

the cabin.

Frank Lee ran over and held a green apple in his hand.

"This is the outcome of another one of my projects. It's a cross-breed

of medicine and fruits. It makes the consumption of medicine more

enjoyable!" He beamed as he handed Klein the apple.

...I'm afraid I'll end up even sicker after eating it... Klein

glanced at Admiral of Stars and saw her nod gently. Only then did he

inwardly force himself to accept the apple while appearing calm on the

outside. He then bit down at the apple.

It had the taste of a normal apple. It just had a lot more juice, and

the insides were softer.

After a few bites, Klein discovered that his throat suddenly wasn't

hurting. He didn't realize when he stopped coughing.

*I have to say that it's rather magical... As long as it doesn't involve

animals and humans, Frank Lee is really a genius that should be taken

seriously in the Church of Earth Mother. Unfortunately, he ultimately

became a devil-like person*... Klein looked at the Poison Expert

and said frankly, "It's healed."

"Very good." Frank didn't praise himself as he began casually

introducing the pirates on the deck.

After a while, Nina and the other supporting sailors swam up to the

surface and returned to the ship.

She held a metallic piece that had been rotten into an identifiable

state and a piece of black hardened mud that was filled with honeycombed

holes. She grumbled to Cattleya, "Captain, there's no deep-sea well!

"That well's mouth isn't even bigger than my breasts!

"Of course, it's very deep and dark. It's unknown what's hidden in it."

She gestured using her hands.

"Exaggeration is a common trait of pirates and adventurers." Cattleya

nodded without using the term "bragging."

The diameter of the well's mouth is that small? Klein

puzzledly looked at the item in Nina's hand as he politely diverted his

gaze from her body which had streams of water flowing down.

Cattleya's gaze moved in sync with his as she said, "Go into the

details."