novelraw Chapter 89: The Child of the Black Whale
Chapter 89: The Child of the Black Whale
A trace of spiritual energy appeared on Black Glove’s foot as he lightly stepped on the water:
“This is not intelligence leaked by some minor players. This is information about hunter operations and the witch. That is why our Blackfin Crew lost an important cadre.”
Little Crow maintained his usual teasing tone:
“That cadre was really unlucky. He died so miserably and pitifully. So, what does this have to do with us?”
Hopefully, it hasn’t been discovered… Little Crow focused on pouring the black whale blood into the glass bottle.
Black Glove straightened his body and said coldly:
“Of course, it concerns you, Little Crow.”
“?”
The air instantly stiffened.
Black Glove took out a whale ring from his pocket:“A cadre has died, and now his position is yours, Little Crow.
This is the Whale Father’s order. From now on, you are also a child of the Whale Father, a cadre of the Blackfin Crew.”
Little Crow’s mouth dropped open: “Me?”
Apart from Little Crow, the other two men here were also deeply shocked.
A cadre of the Blackfin Crew is also called a child of the Whale Father.
Becoming a child of the Whale Father is an extremely difficult feat.
It requires outstanding contributions to the Blackfin Crew and recognition from the Whale Father.
Take Captain Blackeye, for example. He has been with the Blackfin Crew for at least twenty years, from a British-style ascetic youth forcibly kidnapped by a madam to a terrifying middle-aged man now.
Even though he devoted his entire youth to the Blackfin Crew, Captain Blackeye remains an ordinary captain and has not earned the Whale Father’s recognition.
Becoming a child of the Whale Father means having the qualification to access the Blackfin Crew’s secret information and more resources.
In the future, it also means having the possibility of promotion to the fourth tier.
The fourth tier is regarded as legendary in the eyes of people; its strength appears godlike to mortals.
An ordinary person’s limit is reaching the third tier, which already exhausts half their life savings.
In this era, where the high-tier rift is completely monopolized by nobles, the door to the fourth tier is a huge wall that ordinary people cannot cross.
Once you become fourth tier, it means you are qualified to join Beiguo’s Merchant Consortium and workshops, becoming part of rule-making and gaining access to longevity.
“Why?”
Although his subordinate became a cadre, Captain Blackeye was filled with complex emotions and couldn’t describe his feelings at this moment.
Little Crow also asked in disbelief: “Why? I didn’t do anything major, right? During the hunter operation, we still haven’t found the Deep Sea Hunters’ treasure.”
The two pitch-black eyes under Black Glove’s mask shifted:
“Indeed, Crow, but this isn’t your fault. It’s all Captain Blackeye’s fault!”
“You have the ability to extract black whale blood, and you have published two research papers on sea beasts at Beiguo Royal University, including the origin of sea beasts and the classification of monster blood.
To have such a deep understanding of monsters is a talent, a talent that is hard to replicate.
Before you, no one could refine black whale blood at a concentration above fifty.”
“Just because I can extract black whale blood above fifty concentration?”
Little Crow questioned.
“Yes. The black whale blood in your hands is a precious thing that can change fate.”
Black Glove handed her the black whale ring symbolizing status:
“This is the cornerstone of talent, Little Crow. From now on, like me, you are also a cadre of the Blackfin Crew. We will rise to the peak of the waves together.”
Little Crow slowly accepted the ring.
The Blackfin Crew actually knew she had published papers at Beiguo Royal University.
If not for the Crow mask, they would see a panicked little bird.
After years undercover, she had actually become a cadre, a core cadre at that.
Moreover, she was very likely the youngest core cadre of the Blackfin Crew.
She was still an inexperienced child!
Little Crow touched her hair. After becoming a Blackfin Crew cadre, the salary and resources she obtained from the crew would far exceed those given to her as an undercover.
Black Glove clapped his hands:
“Congratulations, Little Crow. Later, we might also need your help with the forbidden creation ‘Meat Slash Bone Break’.”
“To be able to participate in that…”
Captain Blackeye’s heart chilled, and he did not know how to describe his feelings.
Human joys and sorrows are not the same.
The disreputable black doctor he once brought on board now actually had the qualifications to step into the legendary realm.
Meanwhile, he had just lost the Black Blade recently, searched half a day around the Moonstone City archipelago, but found nothing.
In his mind, a black-haired boy appeared again, a sickly, frail boy, an unfortunate boy parasitized by a sea beast, sinking into the sea pitifully.
If only he could see him one more time, how wonderful it would be... Captain Blackeye sighed deeply.
Black Glove ignored Captain Blackeye’s mood:
“By the way, Captain Blackeye, don’t worry anymore. Sooner or later, you will also qualify to become a child of the Whale Father.
Now, I have a new mission for you.”
Captain Blackeye looked curious: “A new mission?”
Black Glove glanced around the Black Whisker area:
“Yes. According to the latest information from the Navigator’s Eye, the Black Whisker area where we are now not only contains black whale blood but also was once a place where the witch lived.”
Captain Blackeye hid his frustrated expression: “A place where the witch lived? Are you sure?”
“That’s right. Although the possibility is low, we cannot rule out the witch coming here.
Your Sawshark is responsible for guarding here and keeping an eye out for new mutant creatures.”
“Any reward?”
Black Glove replied coldly: “None.”
Captain Blackeye’s face twisted, and he clenched his fists:
“This is just letting us rot here! I still have to pay my crew.”
Black Glove spoke fiercely:
“Captain Blackeye, don’t think that after multiple failures, you still have a say.
I tell you, don’t think I don’t know you lost the Black Blade because of a young man!
You are no longer the kept pretty boy of the madam.
If you want a reward, show some results!”
Every word from Black Glove stabbed at Captain Blackeye’s weak spot like a sharp blade.
Damn it! Captain Blackeye gritted his teeth and could only swallow his anger:
“Fine, but I warn you in advance, I’m not good at finding people.”
Little Crow glanced at the Black Whisker for a moment, then immediately changed the subject:
“The chance that the witch would live here is too low, right? The witch wouldn’t have already arrived, would she?”
“Little Crow, what are you saying…”
Black Glove knew Little Crow was famously a jinx.
At this moment, a sea breeze blew by.
The Black Whisker swayed slowly like reed grass.
So quiet… Black Glove became alert.
Besides the three of them, there should be other pirates nearby.
Besides that, they seemed to have just heard some strange sounds.
“Two of you, something seems off. We might have encountered something strange again.”
Black Glove’s fingertip condensed a pitch-black shadow, like a small snake coiling around his finger.
Just looking at this little snake made one feel cold and a strong sense of inferiority, hatred, and sadness.
He gently tapped the water surface with his fingertip.
Shadow Wave, a probing magic, can detect high-spirituality units within a hundred meters.
A wave of pitch-black spiritual energy spread from here, sweeping over all spiritual entities within a hundred meters.
“How is it?”
Little Crow fixed her gaze on the Black Whisker and asked.
Black Glove slowly stood up and said solemnly:
“Action time, everyone. A third-tier expert with floral aspect is approaching us.”