The storm continued to rage on, and the Black Pearl swayed weakly. The deck was already soaked, and visibility had decreased significantly. Even with a telescope, they couldn't see any of the Black Toad's ships.
Tonk lay on the bed, directing the sailors. The sheets were soaked with blood, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, or else the ship would face sinking.
Stephen examined the wound and said in a low voice, "A piece of wood is stuck in your stomach. We need to remove it, or else you'll go into shock in less than twenty minutes if you keep losing blood."
Tonk asked weakly, "It's not too difficult for you to perform this small operation, is it?"
The ship's doctor shrugged and said, "But we're on the high seas, and the ship is swaying. It will make the operation more difficult."
Tonk was not afraid and said calmly, "Wait a moment. I'll figure something out myself."
He immersed himself in the Pirate King System and entered the [Exchange] interface. In the [Special Items] category, he searched through various potions and finally selected two.
| Believer's Holy Water: | |
| Level: | First Tier |
| Type: | Medicine |
| Description: | A simple holy water made by church believers. Its healing effect is limited, and it is only effective when applied to wounds. It can only treat flesh wounds, and its effectiveness on other vital organs is negligible. |
| Effect: | Speeds up wound recovery +3, and can maintain for five days. |
| Usage: | Apply the potion externally to the wound. It is ineffective when taken orally. |
| Quantity held: | 0 bottles |
| Reward points required: | 100 |
| Anesthetic Potion: | |
| Level: | First Tier |
| Type: | Medicine |
| Description: | Made mainly from mandrakes and fluorescent fruits, it is a long-standing drug that was introduced to the West by the distant Eastern continent. |
| Effect: | Causes complete paralysis and loss of consciousness throughout the body after ingestion. |
| Usage: | Take one bottle when needed. It takes effect after three minutes, and the maximum effect is reached after five minutes. It can maintain for thirty minutes. |
| Quantity held: | 0 bottles |
| Reward points required: | 20 |
Adding them up is only 150 points, and Tonk still has some points left, so he can afford it. He decided to buy an extra bottle of follower holy water, which could also be used to help other wounded. He grabbed three bottles of potion from the system warehouse and held them in his hands.
In Stephen's eyes, it was a miracle that Tonk seemed to have grabbed a few bottles of potion out of thin air. Could this be summoning magic? As he thought about his own summoning, he began to contemplate his own existence, and his glass-like eyes became unfocused.
Tonk explained the effects of the two potions to the ship's doctor and handed them over.
The ship's doctor was heartened and said that the surgery would now be much safer.
The surgery began immediately, and Tonk took the anesthetic potion and gradually lost consciousness.
The ship's doctor put on new white gloves, disinfected Tonk's abdomen, and then carefully probed the wound. Because the wound was too small, he couldn't remove the wood chips. He had to choose a suitable surgical knife and quietly cut open Tonk's abdomen, which was ten centimeters long.
The ship's doctor used tweezers to pry open the wound and occasionally used gauze to absorb the blood that oozed from the capillaries. After a series of efforts, the sharp wood chip finally revealed its head.
Ten minutes later, Stephen completed the surgery, removing one large and one small wood chip. After confirming that there were no omissions, he treated the wound. Thanks to the holy water, the wound would heal faster.
Tonk didn't pass out but watched helplessly as others cut him open. He vowed to remember this injury and would definitely double the retribution in the future.
One good turn deserves another, and revenge is a dish best-served cold.
Tonk had always been such a person, settling both kindness and enmity so that he could live freely.
One-eyed temporarily took charge of everything on the ship, shouting loudly, his voice sounding so weak in the storm. Just now, a sailor was blown into the sea by the strong wind and immediately drowned under the waves, and there was no time to save him.
Because pirate ships pursued speed and agility, they were less stable than merchant ships with deep drafts, and their ability to withstand severe weather was low.
Fortunately, the Black Pearl had the blessing of the Goddess of the Wind statue, sailing with favorable winds and ignoring unfavorable winds. Because of this advantage, the Black Pearl had thrown off a part of the Black Toad's fleet.
In the storm, the Black Toad Pirates' ships were also struggling and unable to take care of themselves. Some ships had even taken down part of their sails to reduce wind resistance.
Several hours later, the Black Pearl sailed out of the storm-ravaged area and into the bright sunshine. The members of the Evil Dragon Pirates felt a sense of relief, and some even hugged and wept, while more people ran to the cabin to find rum and drink heartily.
Tonk had just had his abdomen sewn up and had to lie down. The holy water from the believers could only accelerate the healing process, but it was not a magic potion that could instantly cure him.
Although they had escaped from the storm and the enemy, everyone did not dare to let their guard down because Black Toad Pirates would not give up easily and would hold on tight.
In the following days, Tonk stayed in the captain's room to recuperate. He used the statue of the goddess once a day to try to increase the distance between him and the Black Toad Pirates. Sebastian was mainly responsible for taking care of Tonk's injuries. One-eyed, Cliff, and other sailors often visited Tonk to keep the captain company.
Compared to Tonk, Flora was in a worse mental state. She was devastated to learn that the islanders had been massacred by Black Toad Pirates. She was already a delicate person, and now her heart was like a glass full of cracks, ready to shatter at any moment.
As the days went by, Tonk gradually got out of bed and started to take care of things on the ship again. He sat down by the mast, blowing in the sea breeze, occasionally directing the sailors on how to sail the ship. His abdomen was wrapped in white bandages, and he often felt itching sensations from the wound, indicating that new skin was growing.
When Flora came to change shifts, she climbed down from the lookout tower with a gloomy expression. When Tonk saw her, he was momentarily surprised, then walked over and took out a necklace made of animal teeth from his pocket.
"It's done." Tonk took the necklace without hesitation and tried to put it around his neck, but found it was a bit tight.
"Let me help you." Flora deftly undid the clasp of the necklace and then stood behind Tonk to fasten it again.
Tonk felt the warmth of her hands and the accidental touch of skin. He looked down at the necklace, the animal teeth exuded a fierce aura that matched him perfectly.
"I will kill the Black Toad Pirates sooner or later, and that will be revenge for you guys on Starfish Island," Tonk said.
Flora's expression darkened, and she shook her head. "No matter who you kill, the people on the island won't come back. We are all children of the gods, so why do we have to kill each other?"
"You have high ideals, but I believe in an eye for an eye," Tonk answered the second question. "In the world of the strong, as long as you don't like someone, you have a reason to fight them."
Flora sighed and walked away sadly.
| Ding! Your sailor One-eyed has upgraded to a third-tier gunner, with +2 accuracy and +2 loading speed. Gain the ability [Danger Alert], which allows you to instinctively react to hidden danger in your surroundings. Learn the skill [Rapid Loading], which increases loading speed by 4 within ten minutes. |
Tonk was used to these system notifications, but he was still surprised by the sound. He quickly checked the system interface and found that One-eyed had indeed reached the third tier and become much stronger.
One-eyed's quick upgrade was naturally related to his ability [Heart of Revenge], as all his hatred had turned into a driving force for improvement.
Tonk was pleased and whistled, then found One-eyed cleaning his gun and patting him on the shoulder. "I heard your shooting has improved recently."
One-eyed nodded. "I feel like I have a new understanding of marksmanship. When I shoot now, it feels different from before."
Tonk sighed inwardly. As a pirate leader, he was still only a second-tier fighter. He should consider raising his own level with the next reward points he earned because reward points were never enough.
"The Black Toad Pirates are still following us. Flora saw a red ship with her telescope the day before yesterday, and it should be Purgatory. Fortunately, we have the goddess statue, so we shook them off quickly," One-eyed said gloomily.
"They are like a bunch of leeches!" Tonk cursed.
"We can find a way to shake them off in the pirate city," One-eyed suggested.
"Tell me about it."
"The waters near the pirate city prohibit all sea battles. Once we reach the pirate city, we will be temporarily safe. We can place the ship in a secret dock, and the pirate city will move the ship in a direction that no one else knows. The pirate city has four exits, each corresponding to a direction, and the Black Toad Pirates cannot block them all. They won't be our opponents if they divide their forces. It's a gamble, but we can try our luck and see if we can escape."
Once again, One-eyed showed the value of an experienced pirate. He wasn't particularly clever, but he knew enough about the pirate profession to come up with a countermeasure.
Tonk didn't quite understand, so he asked more questions and finally understood.
It turned out that One-eyed's plan was like a gambling bet. There were four dice, and Tonk and his crew chose one to hide behind. The Black Toad Pirates had to guess which dice they were hiding behind.
Of course, the Black Toad Pirates could choose to grab all four dice in their hands, but then they wouldn't know which one Tonk and his crew were hiding behind.
And Pirate City is not an ordinary place. It's not like anyone can just park their ship at a sea exit and wait for prey.
At the sea exit of Pirate City, powerful individuals from various seas come and go every day. If someone doesn't like the look of the Black Toad, they could easily destroy their ship.
Tonk looked out at the sea with infinite admiration for Pirate City. There, he would have another thrilling and exciting sea battle with the Black Toad!
The storm continued to rage on, and the Black Pearl swayed weakly. The deck was already soaked, and visibility had decreased significantly. Even with a telescope, they couldn't see any of the Black Toad's ships.
Tonk lay on the bed, directing the sailors. The sheets were soaked with blood, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, or else the ship would face sinking.
Stephen examined the wound and said in a low voice, "A piece of wood is stuck in your stomach. We need to remove it, or else you'll go into shock in less than twenty minutes if you keep losing blood."
Tonk asked weakly, "It's not too difficult for you to perform this small operation, is it?"
The ship's doctor shrugged and said, "But we're on the high seas, and the ship is swaying. It will make the operation more difficult."
Tonk was not afraid and said calmly, "Wait a moment. I'll figure something out myself."
He immersed himself in the Pirate King System and entered the [Exchange] interface. In the [Special Items] category, he searched through various potions and finally selected two.
| Believer's Holy Water: | |
| Level: | First Tier |
| Type: | Medicine |
| Description: | A simple holy water made by church believers. Its healing effect is limited, and it is only effective when applied to wounds. It can only treat flesh wounds, and its effectiveness on other vital organs is negligible. |
| Effect: | Speeds up wound recovery +3, and can maintain for five days. |
| Usage: | Apply the potion externally to the wound. It is ineffective when taken orally. |
| Quantity held: | 0 bottles |
| Reward points required: | 100 |
| Anesthetic Potion: | |
| Level: | First Tier |
| Type: | Medicine |
| Description: | Made mainly from mandrakes and fluorescent fruits, it is a long-standing drug that was introduced to the West by the distant Eastern continent. |
| Effect: | Causes complete paralysis and loss of consciousness throughout the body after ingestion. |
| Usage: | Take one bottle when needed. It takes effect after three minutes, and the maximum effect is reached after five minutes. It can maintain for thirty minutes. |
| Quantity held: | 0 bottles |
| Reward points required: | 20 |
Adding them up is only 150 points, and Tonk still has some points left, so he can afford it. He decided to buy an extra bottle of follower holy water, which could also be used to help other wounded. He grabbed three bottles of potion from the system warehouse and held them in his hands.
In Stephen's eyes, it was a miracle that Tonk seemed to have grabbed a few bottles of potion out of thin air. Could this be summoning magic? As he thought about his own summoning, he began to contemplate his own existence, and his glass-like eyes became unfocused.
Tonk explained the effects of the two potions to the ship's doctor and handed them over.
The ship's doctor was heartened and said that the surgery would now be much safer.
The surgery began immediately, and Tonk took the anesthetic potion and gradually lost consciousness.
The ship's doctor put on new white gloves, disinfected Tonk's abdomen, and then carefully probed the wound. Because the wound was too small, he couldn't remove the wood chips. He had to choose a suitable surgical knife and quietly cut open Tonk's abdomen, which was ten centimeters long.
The ship's doctor used tweezers to pry open the wound and occasionally used gauze to absorb the blood that oozed from the capillaries. After a series of efforts, the sharp wood chip finally revealed its head.
Ten minutes later, Stephen completed the surgery, removing one large and one small wood chip. After confirming that there were no omissions, he treated the wound. Thanks to the holy water, the wound would heal faster.
Tonk didn't pass out but watched helplessly as others cut him open. He vowed to remember this injury and would definitely double the retribution in the future.
One good turn deserves another, and revenge is a dish best-served cold.
Tonk had always been such a person, settling both kindness and enmity so that he could live freely.
One-eyed temporarily took charge of everything on the ship, shouting loudly, his voice sounding so weak in the storm. Just now, a sailor was blown into the sea by the strong wind and immediately drowned under the waves, and there was no time to save him.
Because pirate ships pursued speed and agility, they were less stable than merchant ships with deep drafts, and their ability to withstand severe weather was low.
Fortunately, the Black Pearl had the blessing of the Goddess of the Wind statue, sailing with favorable winds and ignoring unfavorable winds. Because of this advantage, the Black Pearl had thrown off a part of the Black Toad's fleet.
In the storm, the Black Toad Pirates' ships were also struggling and unable to take care of themselves. Some ships had even taken down part of their sails to reduce wind resistance.
Several hours later, the Black Pearl sailed out of the storm-ravaged area and into the bright sunshine. The members of the Evil Dragon Pirates felt a sense of relief, and some even hugged and wept, while more people ran to the cabin to find rum and drink heartily.
Tonk had just had his abdomen sewn up and had to lie down. The holy water from the believers could only accelerate the healing process, but it was not a magic potion that could instantly cure him.
Although they had escaped from the storm and the enemy, everyone did not dare to let their guard down because Black Toad Pirates would not give up easily and would hold on tight.
In the following days, Tonk stayed in the captain's room to recuperate. He used the statue of the goddess once a day to try to increase the distance between him and the Black Toad Pirates. Sebastian was mainly responsible for taking care of Tonk's injuries. One-eyed, Cliff, and other sailors often visited Tonk to keep the captain company.
Compared to Tonk, Flora was in a worse mental state. She was devastated to learn that the islanders had been massacred by Black Toad Pirates. She was already a delicate person, and now her heart was like a glass full of cracks, ready to shatter at any moment.
As the days went by, Tonk gradually got out of bed and started to take care of things on the ship again. He sat down by the mast, blowing in the sea breeze, occasionally directing the sailors on how to sail the ship. His abdomen was wrapped in white bandages, and he often felt itching sensations from the wound, indicating that new skin was growing.
When Flora came to change shifts, she climbed down from the lookout tower with a gloomy expression. When Tonk saw her, he was momentarily surprised, then walked over and took out a necklace made of animal teeth from his pocket.
"It's done." Tonk took the necklace without hesitation and tried to put it around his neck, but found it was a bit tight.
"Let me help you." Flora deftly undid the clasp of the necklace and then stood behind Tonk to fasten it again.
Tonk felt the warmth of her hands and the accidental touch of skin. He looked down at the necklace, the animal teeth exuded a fierce aura that matched him perfectly.
"I will kill the Black Toad Pirates sooner or later, and that will be revenge for you guys on Starfish Island," Tonk said.
Flora's expression darkened, and she shook her head. "No matter who you kill, the people on the island won't come back. We are all children of the gods, so why do we have to kill each other?"
"You have high ideals, but I believe in an eye for an eye," Tonk answered the second question. "In the world of the strong, as long as you don't like someone, you have a reason to fight them."
Flora sighed and walked away sadly.
| Ding! Your sailor One-eyed has upgraded to a third-tier gunner, with +2 accuracy and +2 loading speed. Gain the ability [Danger Alert], which allows you to instinctively react to hidden danger in your surroundings. Learn the skill [Rapid Loading], which increases loading speed by 4 within ten minutes. |
Tonk was used to these system notifications, but he was still surprised by the sound. He quickly checked the system interface and found that One-eyed had indeed reached the third tier and become much stronger.
One-eyed's quick upgrade was naturally related to his ability [Heart of Revenge], as all his hatred had turned into a driving force for improvement.
Tonk was pleased and whistled, then found One-eyed cleaning his gun and patting him on the shoulder. "I heard your shooting has improved recently."
One-eyed nodded. "I feel like I have a new understanding of marksmanship. When I shoot now, it feels different from before."
Tonk sighed inwardly. As a pirate leader, he was still only a second-tier fighter. He should consider raising his own level with the next reward points he earned because reward points were never enough.
"The Black Toad Pirates are still following us. Flora saw a red ship with her telescope the day before yesterday, and it should be Purgatory. Fortunately, we have the goddess statue, so we shook them off quickly," One-eyed said gloomily.
"They are like a bunch of leeches!" Tonk cursed.
"We can find a way to shake them off in the pirate city," One-eyed suggested.
"Tell me about it."
"The waters near the pirate city prohibit all sea battles. Once we reach the pirate city, we will be temporarily safe. We can place the ship in a secret dock, and the pirate city will move the ship in a direction that no one else knows. The pirate city has four exits, each corresponding to a direction, and the Black Toad Pirates cannot block them all. They won't be our opponents if they divide their forces. It's a gamble, but we can try our luck and see if we can escape."
Once again, One-eyed showed the value of an experienced pirate. He wasn't particularly clever, but he knew enough about the pirate profession to come up with a countermeasure.
Tonk didn't quite understand, so he asked more questions and finally understood.
It turned out that One-eyed's plan was like a gambling bet. There were four dice, and Tonk and his crew chose one to hide behind. The Black Toad Pirates had to guess which dice they were hiding behind.
Of course, the Black Toad Pirates could choose to grab all four dice in their hands, but then they wouldn't know which one Tonk and his crew were hiding behind.
And Pirate City is not an ordinary place. It's not like anyone can just park their ship at a sea exit and wait for prey.
At the sea exit of Pirate City, powerful individuals from various seas come and go every day. If someone doesn't like the look of the Black Toad, they could easily destroy their ship.
Tonk looked out at the sea with infinite admiration for Pirate City. There, he would have another thrilling and exciting sea battle with the Black Toad!
