novelraw Chapter 186: Carola
Chapter 186: Carola
The hearty laughter pierced through the ship's hull.
"Shh—"
Little Crow sneaked behind Chen Qi and nervously rubbed his nape with her sweaty fingers.
Red wavy hair, fourth-tier legend, Big Mom... A cold sweat dripped from Chen Qi's palm.
"To actually encounter a fourth-tier monster, and one of the most formidable at that..."
Chen Qi silently reduced the ship's speed.
Ahead of them stood an extremely dangerous figure.
The top sugar mommy of the Witch Sea, red voluminous waves, the most desirable villain to join, symbol of steel wool flowers, expert in hot iron rods, domineering CEO, Big Mom, the legendary Pirate Queen Carola.
Carola possessed a bold and fiery temperament, with extremely dangerous behavior—undoubtedly the most fearsome pirate on the high seas.
If this were just a game, meeting her might have been enjoyable.But in the real world, he had to consider his personal freedom... and purity.
Against this fourth-tier legend, he stood no chance of resistance.
Big Mom Carola's favorite pastime was capturing handsome men to torment mercilessly.
According to game forums, this fourth-tier legend was the ultimate challenge for many floral-affinity sugar mommy players with high charm stats.
Countless players had attempted to conquer this fierce pirate with their overflowing floral charm.
Most ended up played with and heartlessly discarded.
Now she was effectively Little Crow's new superior.
Little Crow's hands trembled slightly as she whispered again:
"Qi, that's our Blackfin Crew's Big Mom... you must be careful."
In her current state, she couldn't guarantee Chen Qi's safety. To her eyes, he might very well become Big Mom's plaything.
Little Crow believed Chen Qi had extremely high chances of catching Big Mom's attention.
"I know my limits..."
Chen Qi murmured.
As a professional gamer, he understood the might of fourth-tier legends. Against Big Mom, resistance was futile.
Fortunately, he was a proper Lamp-affinity player, not one of those charm-reliant, flamboyant Floral-affinity types.
As a harmless chef, if he maintained proper boundaries, Big Mom shouldn't take interest... Chen Qi schooled his expression into that of an aloof boatman.
The ship gradually slowed.
Soon the massive Mermaid ship sailed alongside their modest houseboat.
With practiced ease, Carola and four other pirates leaped onto the dining vessel.
Chen Qi cautiously followed Little Crow out from the cabin.
Basking in the sea's brilliant sunlight, Carola surveyed the dining ship with interest.
Though called "Big Mom," Carola's appearance was strikingly attractive.
Her tall, well-proportioned figure boasted elegant curves. The red belly-baring pirate outfit accentuated her graceful form, blending power and beauty like a sculpted masterpiece.
Her exposed right arm bore the Blackfin tattoo, while the left displayed a tarot-themed power-enhancing tattoo—"Strength."
Her gold-red eyes gleamed like a ferocious jaguar's.
Physically, Carola could undoubtedly be considered beautiful enough to captivate many men.
Yet her near two-meter height, multiple forbidden pistols at her waist, and those jaguar-like eyes radiated intimidation rivaling a titan arum's menace.
Such imposing stature and aura could overwhelm most people.
Carola tossed her red waves back with a booming laugh:
"A Water Spirits dining ship! Little Crow, you've done well—finding leisure to board such a vessel."
"Mmm..."
Little Crow replied like a timid student returning to school:
"Big Mom, the Illusion Beast died... my mission..."
In her view, she'd failed yet again.
After all, their objective had been summoning the Illusion Beast as a weapon against the navy.
Failure meant whipping punishment.
Suddenly, Carola strode over, grinning widely:
"No! You did excellently! Successfully summoning the Illusion Beast alone proves our Blackfin Crew isn't to be trifled with!"
"But... it died..."
"Who cares! Its mere appearance in coastal waters is the ultimate insult to Beiguo's navy! And you survived—that proves your capability!"
Carola praised unreservedly—she adored this little subordinate.
To her, Little Crow was simply magnificent!
Witnessing the Illusion Beast and surviving was miraculous enough.
"How fortunate you are, little darling~"
Mid-sentence, Carola's gaze suddenly locked onto Chen Qi.
Then she asked:
"Chef, got any strong liquor here?"
"Only high-proof wine."
Big Mom chuckled:
"Fine. Got spicy dishes? Any kidneys?"
Thankfully recognized as just a chef... Chen Qi nodded:
"Yes."
"Then prepare some—five portions, spiciest possible! We'll pay double."
"Understood."
Chen Qi rubbed his hands—perfect timing to complete his daily quest.
On deck were three open-air dining tables for guests.
Carola sat down, crossing her legs, then asked curiously:
"Oh, Little Crow—where's White Cloak?"
Little Crow sat primly, hands on knees, not daring to move.
She carefully omitted Chen Qi's involvement, explaining only the rift incident.
"...Finally, White Cloak died. Quite painfully."
Carola knocked the table:
"Damn it! That bastard tried killing my precious officer!
Seems we must teach the Sea God Pirates what happens when you cross the Blackfin Crew!"
Though allied, Carola considered the Sea God Pirates utterly insane.
Suddenly she asked:
"By the way—did you encounter the Black Hunter? Rift monster or rational human?"
Besides welcoming new members, recruiting powerful figures like the Black Hunter was another purpose for Carola's coastal visit.
Asking about the Black Hunter? Little Crow smiled confidently with a perfect answer:
"I don't know."
Carola paused:
"Fair enough."
"Your dishes, everyone."
Chen Qi served devil-pepper-laden liver-kidney stir-fry, spicy potatoes, and extra-fiery yellow croaker.
To avoid becoming the Mermaid's new chef, he'd prepared these somewhat carelessly.
Carola ate a piece of fish, then grinned:
"Pity... seems finding the Black Hunter won't be easy.
Oh—Little Crow, you're coming with me to the Fog Sea next."