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Chapter 623 - 623: Pirates Boarding! Luo Feng: “Come Aboard Then!
Chapter 623 - 623: Pirates Boarding! Luo Feng: “Come Aboard Then!
Chapter 623 - 623: Pirates Boarding! Luo Feng: “Come Aboard Then!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lin Yueting rose from her seat and surveyed the horizon. “Luo Feng, should I negotiate with them?”
Luo Feng considered for a moment before shaking his head. “No need, I’ll take care of it.”
How could he let a woman handle such a matter? If he did, he would hardly be the man he prided himself on being.
Once he finished speaking, Luo Feng stood and moved toward the cabin. ‘When will they come, now that the radio message has been sent?”
“We don’t know. We’ve been told to simply wait.”
“Well, then we wait.”
Luo Feng agreed with a nod. The ship was substantial in size, causing it to move at a leisurely pace.
Many might assume that warships, being technologically advanced, should be fast. However, this is a misconception. Large warships and aircraft carriers are, in reality, quite slow. Their size is their downfall. These vessels are operational units on the sea, consistently dispatching fighter jets, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft. Their role also includes stabilizing the rear and providing artillery deterrence. Hence, speed isn’t their primary focus.
If one seeks speed on the sea, it’s found in smaller vessels, particularly speedboats. They are the fastest. It’s similar to wondering why a motorcycle isn’t the fastest vehicle on land.
“Good heavens, are actual pirates approaching? We’ve reached the Indian Ocean and encountered pirates, despite encountering none around the Malacca
Strait! ”
“The Malacca Strait is home to minor pirates who refrain from causing too much trouble. Here, however, we face authentic, high -profile pirates. These individuals are audacious, willing to take on anything!”
“Why halt the ship? I believe we’d be better off continuing our journey.”
“Indeed, why should we wait for them? It’s as if we’ve taken leave of our senses.
What good can come from negotiating with pirates?”
Concern pervaded the atmosphere as everyone voiced their thoughts. They could no longer afford to joke, given the gravity of their situation. In the vast sea, any rescue would arrive too late.
Moreover, even if a rescue team were dispatched from China, it would arrive too late. As for other countries? Sure, they may respond due to humanitarian concerns, but there’s no telling how quickly they would act.
After all, you aren’t their citizens, right? Why place your safety in their hands?
Approximately ten nautical miles from Luo Feng’s location, a fifty-meter long merchant ship emerged, eerily floating on the sea. Moving at a speed of 40 knots per hour, the ship was headed towards Luo Fengs vessel.
Aboard the speedboat were five men, each sporting a rifle around their neck, grenades at their waist, sunglasses on their faces, and a cigar between their teeth.
All five were tall and robust, with three of them being particularly muscular black men.
“That’s the Treasure King, currently the wealthiest treasure hunter in China!”
“Hahaha, I never imagined we’d encounter the Treasure King on the high seas. I’m a fan of his. Later, I must take a photo with him. I haven’t watched his live streams recently; I had no idea he was at sea!”
“Don’t forget our mission; we are pirates!”
“True, but even a thief has a code. We’re merely demanding money. Luo Feng will surely understand.”
The five men conversed enthusiastically on the boat, as though they were on their way to meet a celebrity rather than commit a robbery.
On the other side, Luo Feng watched the boat approaching from a distance.
The ship’s captain spoke up nervously, “Boss, they’re on their way. What’s our plan?”
“Damn, they’re really here. I see them!”
“Be careful, host. Do whatever you can to avoid conflict. Give them whatever they ask for. It’s not as though you’re short of money.”
“Does the host have his machete with him? I’ve seen it in the tombs before. It’s rather formidable. Could it help us deal with these guys?”
“You’re overthinking it. No matter how powerful that thing is, it’s just a melee weapon. The other side has firearms. A machete against rifles? Your imagination is quite something!”
“I believe it’s better not to resist, and certainly not to brandish any weapons.
That could provoke them!”
Luo Feng quietly observed the rapidly approaching speedboat.
One of the pirates stood up and shouted, “Hey, Mr. Luo, allow us to board your ship!”
Luo Feng responded with a faint smile and a nod, “Alright.” This left everyone dumbstruck.
“What the hell? He’s actually inviting them on board?” “Does the host actually want to be robbed by pirates?”
“I don’t understand at all. What does that faint smile mean?”
“Could it be that the host is already confident of victory and isn’t afraid of them?”
“Confident of victory, my foot! None of us have firearms. Even if we outnumber them, we can’t win!”
“I think the host is just being polite. As long as we remain courteous, they might just take some money and leave. An aggressive approach could escalate the situation.”
“That sounds plausible.”
A few minutes later, the pirates finally boarded.
The crew members were fraught with nerves..