They all call me Great Master

Coconut Island, 'Bloody John' stood beside Horton, pointing at a young man and saying—

"Xavier, a local from Coconut Island, can be trusted."

The young man named Xavier, with his dark skin, immediately revealed an honest smile upon hearing Old John's introduction, respectfully saluting Horton while greeting him.

"Hello, Mr. Horton."

His voice was somewhat stammering.

Even a bit hurried.

Everything fit the setup of an honest man.

Arthur was not surprised by this.

For the plan that would follow, Old John would not play any tricks with this choice of person.

Simply put, this Xavier was reliable and trustworthy.

Of course, even if the other party disguised himself well enough, there would be no loss to him.

"I need you to deliver a message to the 'Spirit Medium' His Lordship at No. 2 Cork Street in South Los—

I am willing to become the sword in your hand.

I am willing to conquer lands for you.

I am even more willing to dedicate everything to you.

Killing the 'Devil of Dokiman Island' is just the beginning."

Arthur, manipulating his own facade, spoke earnestly.

Xavier nodded repeatedly.

Old John, standing to the side and seemingly smiling, actually felt his skin crawl upon seeing Horton's 'loyalty.'

'Is this the power of the Lion Group?

It's terrifying!

Should I reconsider the risks associated with contacting that Old Lion…

No!

Apart from the Old Lion, I doubt anyone else could help me!

After all, it's about the treasure of the 'Pirate King!'

After a brief hesitation, Old John became even more determined.

Old John knew very well that in the whole of South County, only the Old Lion could 'help' him, or rather, only with the Old Lion's permission could he get close to the 'Pirate King's treasure.

Because—

The 'Pirate King's' treasure is in Inner Bay!

Yes, the infamous 'Pirate King' Edward hid his treasure in Inner Bay!

For years, everyone was fooled!

Everyone believed the 'Pirate King' Edward's treasure was somewhere off the coast.

Even, in deep sea.

But the real treasure was in Inner Bay.

This was the answer Old John obtained after secretly investigating for thirty years.

On this matter, Old John has more than once secretly cursed the direct descendants of the 'Pirate King' Edward.

He's really hateful!

'Serve you right, you bastard, to die without descendants!

Dying and still playing tricks on others!

You're truly a damn scoundrel!'

Old John cursed in his heart, but outwardly, he spoke without a change of expression.

"Don't worry, Horton.

I will personally ensure Xavier reaches South Los.

I guarantee by midnight, Xavier will stand on the land of South Los."

Old John did not hide his tracks, but stated them openly and aboveboard.

Because the old captain knew very well that his movements could not be concealed. Instead of being discovered by Horton later, it was better to openly state them.

As for being found suspicious by Horton later?

That was a matter for later.

Moreover, Old John was confident that even if Horton found something suspicious, he wouldn't be in a hurry to find him.

Because, Coconut Island!

He had left the entire Coconut Island to him!

Faced with his disappearance, Horton surely wouldn't seek him first, but would take over Coconut Island.

After all, that's what a normal pirate would do, right?

'Thank me, Horton!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!'

Old John inwardly sighed.

Then, he started to look forward to life in Inner Bay.

For the treasure of the 'Pirate King' Edward, he must go to Inner Bay, and he would definitely settle there for a while!

During this time, he must not show any anomalies.

So, he now needed to practice his expressions well.

'Maybe I should get a noble title?

That would make my information seem more valuable!

It would also make me seem more sincere!

Hey, Lord John doesn't sound too bad!'

This old captain began to minutely adjust his plan.

"Thank you, John."

Horton nodded with a smile.

"Haha, what are friends for."

Old John laughed heartily and then walked with Xavier toward the dock.

There, a 'speedboat' was already waiting.

That was the special 'speedboat' of Bloody John's Pirate Group, which, from the outside, looked just like an enlarged version of a barrel.

But the barrel's sides were curved, and people sat inside it.

Xavier was clearly not accustomed to riding such a 'speedboat' for the first time.

"Kid, lie down inside and take a nap,"

"When you wake up, you'll be in South Los!"

With that, Old John kicked Xavier into the 'speedboat.'

Then, with a wave to Horton, his entire form transformed into a pool of water that clung to the 'speedboat.'

The next moment—

The 'speedboat' sank beneath the surface of the sea.

In Horton's field of vision, the concealed 'speedboat' was moving forward at an unimaginable speed.

'Such a convenient power!'

Arthur exclaimed once again.

The reason Old John could consistently escape pursuit, apart from his caution, was his reliance on such power.

'Is it a secret technique? Or a ritual?

If it's a secret technique…'

Arthur thought to himself as he controlled Horton to walk towards the cabin on the mountaintop where he lived.

Mountaintop cabin.

Matilda, having changed into fresh clothes, was sitting obediently there.

Earlier, that man named Horton had not driven her away.

This made Matilda realize that her judgment was correct.

Horton was different from the other pirates.

No!

Horton was not a pirate at all.

Rather, he was more like a scholar.

Boring, dull scholar.

Not only did he not pay more attention to her, but he also focused more on his books.

'Are books really that interesting?'

Matilda wondered to herself, envy appearing in her eyes.

She also wanted to know what was written in the books.

Unfortunately…

she was illiterate.

Footsteps approached, and Matilda, who was sitting there, immediately stood up, like a maid greeting the returning Horton.

When the door opened, Matilda was stunned.

Because there was a huge crow perched on Horton's shoulder.

Ignoring Matilda, Arthur, controlling Horton, handed over the neatly packed head of Sakiri, the Devil of Dokiman Island, to Wuni and watched as Wuni flew towards South Los, then looked again at Matilda, the descendant of the Pirate King, pondered for a moment, and said through Horton's voice—

"Lady Matilda, would you be willing to become my test subject?"

Test subject?!

Matilda was startled.

But looking at Horton's smiling face, the lady did not turn and run but instead asked cautiously,

"Will it endanger my life?"

"No!

In fact, it won't cause you any real harm.

If you agree, I can give you some money."

Horton shook his head.

Immediately, the lady breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest with her hand, and a smile once again spread across her face.

"That's good!

I don't want money!

Can you teach me to read?"

Matilda looked at Horton expectantly.

The lady was not really disinterested in money.

But the Horton she was dealing with was obviously worth far more than 500 gold coins!

If she could get close to Horton and even have something more intimate happen, if she could have his child, then it would be worth far beyond 500 gold coins.

Arthur saw through what the lady wanted at a glance.

But he had no intention of revealing it.

"Good.

We will start tomorrow."

Arthur gave a firm reply through Horton's voice.

It wasn't just that he needed the descendant of the Pirate King's fresh blood.

He also needed an assistant overseas to help him manage Coconut Island, and he wanted to see the limits of the Pirate King's descendant.

As for Horton?

He was a qualified enforcer but not a qualified manager.

"That's great!"

Matilda cheered joyfully, appearing like a little girl.

Arthur watched, then, controlling Horton, he picked up the books again.

And his consciousness returned to his original body.

At that moment, it was getting late.

There was still some time before the arrival of Madam Susan.

And in this gap, Arthur was not just lying around anymore.

He still had one important thing to do.