The Laughing Clown in Pirate

Night, Fredo Coating Factory, Island No. 59, Shampoo Islands.

The waves beat against the hard rocks of the port day and night and broke into splashes. Amidst this seemingly endless rustling sound, a dim light appeared at the junction of the dark water and sky. The light kept flashing, sending signals to the port.

The dozing boatman on the watchtower was quickly alerted by the flickering light signal. He neatly took out the black cloth under his seat, shook it, and shone it on the watchtower's light. After a while, it immediately

Move it away, and then cover it again... His signal was quickly captured by the other party.

"For the convenience of trading, please enter the port..."

At this time, it was already obvious what the lights were in the port. It was a pirate ship, a medium-sized three-masted sailing ship. Judging from the draft of the cabin, their cabin probably contained a lot of cargo.

The boatman rang the small bell on the watchtower to remind his colleagues on the night shift that business was coming. At the same time, he set up a gun on the watchtower. When making deals with pirates, no matter how careful you are, you can't be too careful.

The Fredo coating factory is not large in scale and is just one of the many careful coating shipyards in the Chambord Islands. Of course, their services are not only ship coating, but also ship repair, deck cleaning, weapon installation, etc... In short, as long as you pay

They do everything, and they even occasionally appear as second-hand slave traders.

After Fredo, the owner and chief boatman of the coating factory, heard the bell, he put on a coat and rushed to the port. The black hair on his head was sparse, the circles under his eyes were dark, and he was thin and looked like he was overworked.

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Fredo used to only run the business during the day shift, which was safer and easier, but his son had just recently entered politics and needed enough money to open up connections, find a good position and enough opportunities for advancement.

Just a small official in charge of written records in the lower courts, that greedy politician asked for a full 50 million beli!

Leading a group of boatmen with loaded guns, Fredo took a stand at the port, with artillery cover in the distance.

The pirate ship slowed down and slowly approached the port.

"Do you have any impression of this pirate group? How much is the bounty?" Fredo looked at the pirate group's pirate flag and asked the boatman next to him who was responsible for checking ship information.

The boatman was holding a thick big book and flipping through it quickly. Inside was a photo of a pirate ship cut out from the World Economic News.

"Found it, the Skunk Pirates... The captain has a bounty of 30 million Baileys!" The boatman closed the big book and said, "Captain, this business can be done!"

"Well, let them in!" Fredo said. The boatman on the watchtower received the order and sent out a signal with lights, and the pirate ship slowly sailed into the port.

At this time, Fredo could already see the pirates gathered on the deck of the pirate group. They were no different from the previous pirates. Their skin was rough and their teeth were yellow and missing. They were chatting excitedly, and they were all in a hurry.

The silly way of going ashore to play with women.

The captain, Skunk Sam, was well-dressed. He had two flintlock guns on his waist, a black skull captain's hat, a black fur scarf around his neck, and a Western sword in one hand.

Looking at the flashing edge of the sword under the light, Fredo could tell that it was a rare and famous sword.

This is a pirate with some strength... Fredo, who is well-informed, judged this.

With a click, the thick boarding board was placed on the hard bluestone of the port. Captain Skunk Sam stepped off the ship first, followed by his pirate crew.

He first turned around and looked at the Fredo Coating Factory, and then spoke to the middle-aged bald man standing in front of him who looked like the boss.

"I need to replace a medium caliber gun, repair the port side plating... and coat it."

Fredo smiled brightly: "Of course, guest. Fredo Coating Factory will be happy to meet your requirements. Later I can take you to see a suitable cannon. The cost of repairing the port side will be determined after the shipper inspects the damage.

We will calculate the repair cost and give it to you.”

There were faint cries in the cabin, and then the sound gradually became louder, which caused the pirates who were still on the deck to curse and walk towards the cabin.

"It seems that your guest has gained a lot."

"Well..." Skunk Sam obviously didn't want to say anything more: "Do you have a place to rest here? We still need fresh food."

Apparently the well-dressed pirate captain had had enough of the pickled fish and meat on the ship.

"Of course... Fredo Coating Factory has everything!" Fredo rubbed his hands and said: "Captain, I have a little suggestion about your trophies. Our shipyard also cooperates with the slave trading market."

"I heard your prices are not very fair."

"That's other coating factories. Fredo Coating Factory only makes a small profit, but it can save you a lot of time!"

"If you ask me, those slave traders are cunning bastards. They can tell at a glance that it is your first time coming to the Chambord Islands... you may not be able to get the ideal price."

Skunk Sam stopped and turned to look at the bald coating factory owner.

"How much can you pay?"

"Then it depends on what kind of goods you have on board, Captain."

"I robbed a noble's merchant ship. Although they are all ordinary humans, the noble lady's taste is quite good and there are many tricks. The captured guards are also quite strong!"

"Hahaha... Let's eat and drink first, and I'll take you to see the artillery later!"

Fredo grinned and said that the slave trade was another additional income. He estimated that he could earn a full 10 million beli from this business.

A gunshot shattered Fredo's dream.

"Navy! The navy is coming!" a boatman shouted, shooting at the same time.

Fredo turned around and saw the young sailors wearing storm armbands jumping out of the water like seals and killing the boatmen and pirates.

Who knows how long they have been soaking in the cold water, a bunch of lunatics!

The business could no longer continue, and Fredo's coating factory might also be destroyed. Fredo had no intention of resisting, and instead ran away.

Unlike the cowardly owner of the coating factory, Skunk Sam, who was used to fighting with the navy, pulled out the two flintlock guns attached to his waist and started shooting. A sailor who fought bravely was shot in the thigh and fell to the ground screaming.

He also had to have a brave navy by his side to support him and help him deal with the pirates who were attacking him with a sword.

"Simon is injured, you cover him!" the navy shouted, staring at the skunk: "I'm going to deal with this guy!"

"No problem, Captain Russell!" the brave marine responded, waving the navy saber in his hand, and the seawater splashed out from his wet body.

In just a moment, Russell appeared in front of Skunk Sam. He slashed hard, and the huge force almost made Skunk Sam, who was blocking with his knife, lose the famous knife in his hand.

Sharp teeth and hair grew on Skunk Sam's face. In an instant, he gained faster speed and stronger strength, and... with a pop, thick yellow gas was sprayed out from behind the skunk, and that

The stench almost made Russell faint.

"No one can persist in my stench... Impossible!" Skunk Sam's beastly face was punched hard by Russell. The young navy lieutenant closed his eyes tightly and shed tears due to the stench.

His eyes become braver with each passing day!

Skunk Sam did not last long under the heroic Lieutenant Commander. He was quickly stabbed in the abdomen, his intestines gushed out from the damaged abdomen, and was punched to the ground.

Russell's steps were also shaky at this time, and the strong stench made him afraid to breathe, so he could only hold his breath and fight.

"Skunk Sam, the bounty is 30 million Baileys, Captain Russell, this is a big fish!" A navy man shouted excitedly.

Russell did not reply, but turned around and rushed into the sea. Only after swimming in the water did he dare to breathe.

The smelly water mixed with the sea water flowed into his mouth from the corners of his mouth, causing him to retching violently.

"Hahaha..." The navy who were cleaning the battlefield and subduing the pirates who surrendered or were beaten laughed loudly when they saw their captain's embarrassed appearance.

They opened the cabins and freed the people who had not been sold as slaves.

The weeping lady, the tortured man whose face turned pale, the disabled guard... Putting aside the gratitude of the rescued people for the time being, the navy formed a small team and went down to the cabin to investigate again.

Soon, the laughter of the sailors on the deck stopped abruptly.

Because the sailors who stepped down from the cabin took out two corpses, a young girl and... a baby who died in her arms.