Pirate Codex

In the cave, Arthur slowly opened his eyes amid Red Hair's low call.

The sword dance in the golden mist space in the dream did not affect Arthur's energy recovery. Although he was still a little confused when he woke up, his eyes quickly became energetic again.

Arthur first glanced at the red hair friendly, then sat up from the bed, looked around, and then asked: "Where are Danny and Bowness?"

"They are outside." Red Hair pointed out the cave, then handed Arthur a piece of rye bread.

"Okay." Arthur first got out of bed, squatted down next to the ditch at the entrance of the cave, collected some water to wash up, and then took the bread. After eating it in two or three mouthfuls, he stood up and looked at the neatly placed bread beside the entrance of the cave. Three swords.

Arthur stepped forward, casually picked out a long sword, weighed it a few times, then held the scabbard on his waist with his left hand, put his thumb against the sword's jaw, held the hilt of the sword with his right hand, and leaned forward slightly.

Then his eyes moved, and he glanced at Hongmao, using his body shape as an imaginary enemy, imagining it in front of him.

Immediately afterwards, Arthur's expression condensed, his legs exerted force, and his body suddenly stepped forward. The thumb of his left hand bounced the sword's jaw, and his right hand quickly drew the sword and swung it out. At the same time, he pulled back the scabbard with his left elbow.

The cold light suddenly appeared. When the right hand was straightened and the sword was swung to the top, the right wrist quickly turned, the right hand sank, and the long sword struck down hard from top to bottom.

Almost instantly, with one swing of the long sword, the imaginary enemy was cut into three pieces from the neck and heart, and turned into nothingness.

Arthur put away his sword and stood up straight. After thinking about it for a moment, he shook his head regretfully.

It was still too much. What I thought in my mind was completely different from what I could do in reality. I didn't do enough exercise, my physical fitness couldn't keep up, and I couldn't complete the actions I wanted at all.

Arthur held the sword in his left hand, gently turned his wrist with his right hand, and walked towards the entrance of the cave.

"This, this, this, this"

After Arthur walked out of the cave, the red-haired man's open mouth relaxed, and he was too shocked to speak.

Just when Arthur drew his sword, a terrifying momentum filled the cave, making people afraid to move, as if there was a sharp sword above their heads about to fall, and they were terrified.

"This is too great"

After a while, Hong Mao regained his composure and looked at Arthur's back as he walked out, with strong admiration and admiration in his eyes.

The sun is high in the sky, and the gentle breeze makes the forest rustle.

Arthur walked out of the cave and raised his right hand to block the dazzling sunlight. After his eyes adjusted to the sunlight, he lowered his right hand and looked at Danny, who was looking up not far away.

"Danny, where's Bowness?" Arthur walked towards Danny. When he got close, he naturally stopped and kept a distance from him calmly.

"I asked him to find the water source first." Danny pointed to the artificial water channel snaking out from the entrance of the cave, and then said excitedly: "I know where we are. This is Mount Semet. No wonder my family is here. You haven’t found me yet”

semmet mountain

Arthur nodded clearly, understanding.

This hill next to the eastern suburbs of Gejiazhi City was originally the cemetery of the Ammoxis family. Since the Ammoxis family moved the cemetery five years ago, there have been reports of ghosts and disappearances. The supernatural incident happened, and no one dared to come here again.

And this incident has gradually spread into a ghost legend, and has become a frequent talk among adults to deceive children.

If you don't obey me again, the ghost of Mount Semmet will come and take you away.

In my memory, little Arthur was often frightened by his father and was always trembling and obedient.

"It's very possible that the rumors of ghost sightings and disappearances were caused by Captain Jack." Danny took a few steps closer to Arthur to make it easier to talk.

Arthur nodded in agreement, it was indeed very possible.

Then he quickly stepped forward, distanced himself from Danny, and looked at Gejiazhi City appearing at the bottom of the mountain: "Where is your home?"

Danny stepped forward and pointed towards the city, his eyes full of energy: "No. 5 Cherry Street, Seger District."

Arthur nodded and silently took note.

Seger District is the central area of ​​Gojiazhi City. All the big shots live here, and Cherry Street is a famous business street. The businessmen who can live here are also the top ones in the city.

"Can you tell me about the general appearance outside?" Arthur said: "As a businessman, you must have a wide range of knowledge."

Danny nodded, thought for a moment, and then said, "The situation outside is not good right now."

"You should know about the execution of Pirate King Roger three years ago, right?" Danny's voice was a little low.

"Yes." Arthur nodded. That joyful banquet can be regarded as one of young Arthur's best memories.

"Roger, the Pirate King who once had wealth, fame, power and even the entire world, said something before he was executed."

Danny cleared his throat and said strangely: "Do you want my treasure?"

"If you want it, I can give it all to you. Just go and find it. I'll put all the treasures there."

Danny paused, then continued: "Since then, countless criminals, villains and careerists have all rushed to the sea, looking for and fighting for the treasure left by the Pirate King."

"It was also from that day that the era of great pirates came. The peaceful and prosperous age that people originally expected was like a fantasy and a bubble, which was completely shattered by the declaration of the Pirate King before his death."

Huge wealth?

Arthur raised his eyebrows. It had to be said that the wealth left by the once world's number one man must be unparalleled in its appeal.

Moreover, even if he dies, he will add a raging fire to the world. He is truly worthy of his title as the Pirate King.

"Pirates are not moral guardians. On the way to find treasure, they robbed ships, disturbed places, killed people and set fires. They did all kinds of evil."

"Not to mention those pirates who dare not enter the Grand Line. Even though they are relatively weak, the evil they did is not small at all."

"So starting from three years ago, the security force on our merchant ships has been increased several times. However, even so, they are often robbed."

Arthur was silent, and his mind began to drift, filtering out Danny's thoughts about the difficulties of doing business.

In this world where force is paramount, the cost of doubling the security force is staggering. Coupled with the loss of the hijacked ship, the greater the cost for merchants, the greater the price of goods.

Prices are rising, taxes are still onerous, the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer.

It was originally a difficult life, but after the pirates came and looted it again, it was completely desperate.

In the end, there are only a few people who persist in their belief in justice and get what they want and join the navy.

How many poor refugees, under the pressure of survival, finally chose to take risks and became the group of people they once hated most.

This is a vicious cycle that is difficult to resolve.