Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Chapter 326 35. Reasonable Black-——[4040]

(Additional update for Prisoner Brothers on the Throne [15/15])

In the waters north of the Broken Shore, in the captain's cabin of the Alpaca, Nat Pagle, wearing a straight tuxedo, was combing the hair of his good friend Hal with a smile.

The fisherman from Southsea Town clumsily held the gem comb, which was a trophy from the robbery of the chief arcanist's manor in Suramar City.

He took a handful of fragrant oil from the small box next to him and lightly applied it on Hal's hair.

This grease was a kind gift from Quartermaster Eudora.

It is said to be a high-quality oil that fox people use daily to maintain and groom their hair. It is perfect for grooms to style their hair.

There was also an exaggerated full-length mirror placed in front of Hal's eyes. The round mirror edge was dotted with fine crystals. He didn't know what technique was used to make it. The mirror surface was smooth and could reflect clear figures.

He sat stiffly on the high-backed black velvet chair.

He looked at himself in the mirror.

Wash her fair face, wear a linen shirt of the best quality, a dress vest, and a red bow tie that has not yet been tied on the collar. The lower body is cut and spliced ​​black trousers, and high-quality leather shoes are also worn on her body.

On the hanger next to it, there is a Gilnean-style coat with beautiful golden silk embroidery on it, as well as several medal-like trinkets.

Top hats were also prepared.

This outfit was given to Hal by Captain Black as a "wedding gift". It was given to Hal by the little warlock Canrisade just now. The latter is still in the room, watching Hal tidy up his appearance with a curious look on his face.

Behind me, my good friend Nat is combing his hair.

He seemed to be planning to comb his hair into a shiny slick. When the two young men were still hanging out in Nanhai Town, they had seen a certain young master of the Barov family dressed like this.

Hal, who was still a little loser at that time, boasted that he would definitely get the same clothes in the future.

Now the dream comes true.

The suit of clothes Captain Blake gave him was absolutely expensive and definitely not something a young fisherman in a small town could afford.

The realization of this small dream was just as sudden as the realization of Hal's "big dream".

He is getting married.

The bride is an elf.

Oh my god.

The folks in Nanhai Town will definitely not believe this story.

Even Hal himself didn't quite believe it. He felt as if he was still in a dream. From last night to now, he had been in this dazed and confused state.

"Why are you grimacing? Come and have a smile, today is your big day!"

Nat noticed something strange about his best friend.

He put down the gem comb, patted Hal's stiff shoulder with a strange expression, and said:

"What's wrong? Man, you look like you're not in a good mood. Did something happen?"

"It's nothing, it's just too sudden."

Hal glanced at the handsome and spirited version of himself in the mirror. He felt that it looked like someone else. The anxious fisherman raised his head, looked at his good friend, and said:

"I was just joking, Nat, you know me, although I keep saying it, I have never had the luxury of having an elf wife.

At first I was very happy.

But I just discovered a problem a few days ago. I couldn't even understand what she said.

Then I suddenly realized that she and I were just strangers. "

"what do you want to say in the end?"

Hearing his good friend's confusing description, Nat raised his eyebrows, put his hand on Hal's shoulder, and said:

"What are you worried about? Ms. Verenni is willing to marry you. I was also there that day. Mr. Black asked in Elvish and she said she was willing."

"She was forced into it."

Hal lowered his head and said with some shame:

"Master Black did not give her the right to refuse, Nat, I feel guilty now, I thought I would be happy, but in fact, I am in a bad mood now.

I feel like I've become the bad guy in those stories too. "

"Don't think so, Hal, you're not a bad person."

Nat said to his good friend:

"You are brave. It was you who rescued Verenni from the tree demon. You have been protecting her these past few days. She is very close to you, and little Connie also likes you very much.

You will make a good husband and a good father. "

"but I."

Before Hal finished speaking, the door to the captain's cabin was pushed open.

Blake, wearing a Pirate King suit, walked in beaming with a bottle of wine in his hand, laughing and saying:

"Hey, look at our groom, what a handsome young man, how about it? Are you ready to meet your bride? Everyone is waiting, Hal.

Sephiel was supposed to officiate the wedding, but she hates the sun now. I have no choice but to ask Ms. Natalie to marry you, and Eudora and her vixen built a champagne tower for you.

Sailing on the sea is too boring, everyone is looking forward to a carnival, and I also want to do something happy to make me feel happy.

The orcs are already preparing to start the ‘King of Boxing Tournament’ to add some excitement to your wedding. Uh, what’s going on? Why are you looking down? Is this regret? "

Blake, who was drunk, tilted his head and looked at Hal's expression. With a hint of relief, he comforted:

"Oh, I know that you, a young man, have been wronged by marrying an elf widow with a child. But there is nothing we can do now.

Otherwise, I will replace it for you!

I also have an annoying noble girl who is a child of the night, the kind who has never been married.

His background is very big.

As for the nobles who have been inherited for thousands of years, they just have a bad temper. Do you want it?

If you want it, I'll send it to you right away. "

"Mr. Black, Hal has something on his mind. He feels that he is a bad guy who persecutes innocent people."

Nat was quite familiar with Blake. The two occasionally fished together and were considered "fishing buddies". He told Blake what Hal was thinking.

"Huh? What's the matter with you, little brother?"

After hearing this, the pirate suddenly became unhappy. He raised his hand and drank all the wine in the bottle. He burped comfortably, grabbed Hal's ears, and lifted his face up.

Smelling of alcohol, he said to the young fisherman in front of him:

"You were the one who clamored that you wanted to marry an elf, and now you are the one who regrets it.

I've worked so hard to create such a grand spectacle for you, and now you're telling me that you think you're a bad guy, so you want to give Verenni freedom?

Are you stupid?

Are you going to make me, the commander, look bad in front of the entire fleet? Do you know what happened to the last guy who made a joke like this to me?

The evil eye will be happy to tell you. "

Hal said nothing.

Nat, who was watching next to him, was very anxious. He wanted to interrupt, but Blake waved his hand to stop him.

The drunkard pirate pushed Hal back to the chair. He did not draw his knife, but took out his dwarf pipe and held it in his mouth without lighting the tobacco.

Instead, he said slowly:

"I was the one who tricked you two into boarding the ship, so I owe you a favor, so I will talk to you about this matter today, Hal.

Cherish this opportunity, I am rarely a reasonable person.

You don't actually need to feel any psychological pressure.

You are just too stupid, you have not understood the dire situation of Verenni, and naturally you do not understand what this wedding means to the single mother of the Night Child.

I'll just waste some time and explain it to you. "

Blake coughed, looked at Hal, and said:

"Look up! I'm talking to you, you rude bastard from Southshore."

Hal reflexively looked up at the pirate, who waved his hand and slapped him on the cheek without force or much pain.

It just makes the young man in front of me, kidnapped by an illusory sense of morality, sober up.

"This fleet lacks everything except scum! Joe Hal, you have been on the ship for more than a day or two. You should understand this."

"With her daughter and so many Nightborne children, Vereny is inherently weak on the ship. Although I allowed her to stay on the Alpaca to help Eudora organize the fleet's logistics, the kind-hearted foxes were also happy to accept her.

But the other pirates didn't look at her kindly.

At least I found out that several guys were secretly plotting against her. "

"But you are the Commander of the Fleet, Mr. Black."

Hal covered his face and said loudly:

"Pirates fear you and obey you.

You give the order and they won't bother Vereni and those kids. I know that although you act vicious, you are not a bad person. You saved those children.

There is no need for this wedding, Vereni and I."

"stupid!"

Blake interrupted Hal's words and asked quietly:

"Am I the protector of Veleny, or the commander of this fleet? Am I the savior of the elven children, or the leader of the pirates?

If you were me, between a strange elf who can't bring me any benefits, and a group of incompetent men who can help me do things and rob, who would you choose?

I can't just protect a stranger who has just boarded the ship and doesn't belong to us yet. This is not the way of pirates. It will make my subordinates think that I am weak and unfair.

Once the people's hearts are lost, it will be difficult to lead the team. "

This question stunned Hal, as well as Nat Pagle and the little warlock Canrisade who was hiding aside and trying to reduce his presence.

"On that day, when you rescued Verenni, she was your trouble, Hal. And now you want me to help you solve your trouble. Are you so weak?"

Blake was probably drunk, so he complained disdainfully:

"You guys only think about problems from your own perspective, and come to me when something goes wrong. Do you really respect me? No, you just want me to help you solve your troubles.

You are just greedy for my evil wisdom.

You are despicable! "

The pirate cursed fiercely, and then said to Hal:

"According to the rules of the pirates, you rescued Verenni. She is your 'trophy' and should be dealt with by you, so I leave her to you. It is up to you how to deal with her.

You can enjoy her tonight, you can drop her off in the next town, or you can take the time to play love games with her, it's up to you.

But if you are not on the ship and do not clearly declare your "sovereignty" over her in front of the pirates, it will be equivalent to giving up on her.

The pirates were about to eat her alive. "

Blake sneered, stretched out his hand on Hal's chest, nodded, and said:

"Do you understand now?

If you don't marry her, there will be no place for her in the fleet. She can no longer return to Suramar City, and you are her last resort.

Considering what will happen to her on the boat after you back down today, you might as well just push her and her daughter into the sea and drown, which would be more merciful. "

The room fell silent, except for the noise of the pirates on the deck and the sound of sea water lapping against the hull.

A few seconds later, Blake lit the pipe comfortably and blew out the smoke ring.

explain:

"Then, let me ask you one last time, Joe Hal, will you get married today?"

"I"

Hal covered his cheek and looked at Blake, whose face was blurry as he puffed out smoke, then at Nat, and finally at the little warlock Canrisade.

He clenched his fists and seemed to have returned to his previous posture when he was rescuing people in the ruins of Meredale, and said loudly:

"I will protect them! This is my responsibility. Thank you for making me understand this, Mr. Black. Nat, come and help me sort it out."

"okay."

When Hal called him, Nat immediately picked up the comb and continued to help him comb his hair to make it more handsome.

Blake chuckled twice and walked out of the captain's cabin with the bottle in hand. However, within a few steps, he met Miss Anaris Tsukigun who was wandering around the ship.

This elf noble with a young lady's temper was wandering around on the Alpaca with a few servants, seeing everything new, and even tried to catch the fox man's tail, but he almost got scratched in the face by the fox man's little claws.

She rubbed her cheek and walked towards him. The moment she saw the pirate, she rushed towards him and shouted in Sarasin:

"Smelly pirate! Where did you take my sister!"

"While we were having fun with her, your good-for-nothing sister's addiction broke out and seriously disturbed my mood, so I killed her and threw her into the sea."

Blake glanced at her and said casually:

"Be good and drink more magic wine. If you can't hold back your magic addiction, you will be the next one to die. I just need an Elf Skull Wine Glass."