Chapter 530 (1/2)

Chapter 530: Lotus’ Concerns

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The surface of the vast sea regained its former clear blue hue. The Charming Beauty sailed forward, riding the wind and waves. The hull moved up and down in the glittering waves, making rhythmic creaks.

“Set the sail full! Boys, move!” One-eyed Jack shouted, “We can make it to the Shallow Beach today.”

The sailors on the mast were singing a work song together and pulling the three-finger thick hessian rope, releasing the sail bit by bit. With the ever-changing weather on the sea, they had to repeat such release and roll-up movements several times a day. Lotus watched the sailors, as flexible as monkeys, climbing back and forth over her head.

“So troublesome,” the old captain walked towards the witches and said. “It would be so much easier if I had a boat such as those in Crescent Moon Bay, they can navigate without sails. What’s the thing called again?”

“Paddle steamer,” Lotus said, raising her eyebrows. “It was made by His Highness, Prince Roland himself.”

“Why don’t you ask His Highness to build one for you?” Honey asked, teasing the seabird on her shoulder, ” His Highness may not do others such a favor, but he may do it for you.”

“You little brat, you make it sound like I’m very close to him.”

“Well, you’re close to Lady Tilly,” Honey stuck her tongue out and said, “and His Highness Roland is very kind to Lady Tilly.”

Jack smoked his pipe heavily, feeling a pain in his chest. “… Never mind. I heard from those merchants that one paddle steamer costs more than 1,000 gold royals. That’s the amount I’d never have even if I were to sell all of you.”

“That’s not for sure,” Breeze said jokingly. “In Sleeping Spell, the reward for Lotus is counted by hundreds of gold royals. Besides, last time a merchant named Durat Kimshoe intended to employ her for a long term with 1,000 gold royals. That’s only Lotus, so the four of us would be worth much more.”

“Breeze!” Lotus punched Breeze angrily. “You knew what he was up to. I don’t want to hear that man’s name ever again!”

“Just kidding.” Breeze held Lotus into her arms and said gently, “How could I ever sell you. When Lady Tilly heard about Kimshoe’s proposal, she practically negotiated with the entire chamber of commerce of Crescent Moon Bay. After that no one would dare do such a thing anymore.”

“You two seem to get along well.” Jack spouted some smoke rings. “But the other two over there do not seem to have much to talk to you.”

On hearing that, the three of them fell into silence for a moment. A while later, Breeze broke the silence. “They were witches from the Kingdom of Wolfheart.”

The old captain felt confused. “Aren’t you all the same?”

“They support Heidi Morgan more than Lady Tilly.”

“Morgan…” The captain stroked his chin and thought for a while. “Is she a noble in the Kingdom of Wolfheart?”

“Only from a branch.” Breeze waved one hand. “Nothing serious. It’s just we haven’t been together for long, so we can’t open our hearts to each other yet.”

The old man seemed to have realized something, so he did not pose more questions.