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Chapter 113 65. Old K’s partner came to kill you?——[4850]

Faced with Edward Teague's invitation, Mason got up and went to attend the appointment without any hesitation.

Because of the fierce quarrel among the pirate kings, no one noticed this detail. As Mason squeezed through the crowd and reached the edge of the tavern where Old Teague was, all the noise around him seemed to quiet down at this moment.

There are only a few steps apart, but they are as distinct as two worlds.

This made Mason's evaluation of the strength of the old pirate in front of him, who looked to be in his fifties and sixties, immediately rise to a higher level. Perhaps as Jack said, his father was no longer a "mortal".

"Sit down, young man."

Old Teague, however, was very easy-going and had no airs of being the guardian of the pirate code.

He even poured Mason a glass of rum himself.

But Mason remembered Jack's advice and didn't touch the cup at all.

This move was noticed by the old pirate in front of him. He shrugged, brushed his pirate dreadlocks, which were almost identical to his son's and were dotted with many strange and weird decorations, and said:

"Was it Jack who told you all this nonsense? Oh, when that little bastard was born on my boat, I should have pushed him into the sea and drowned him!

He has been working tirelessly to smear my reputation these years.

Well, although the legends about me and my era in this sea have come to an end long ago."

"hehe"

Mason smiled and did not respond to this sentence.

He looked at the elegant old pirate in front of him.

He is obviously no longer young, his face is full of wrinkles and age spots, and the same sloppy pirate costume looks tasteless and rude on other people, but he has perfectly developed a rather wonderful "chemistry" with the old man in front of him.

reaction".

It's as if this classic pirate outfit was created just for this mysterious man.

Full of a strange sense of coordination.

"What else did he say?"

Edward Teague took a sip from his wine glass and asked with a smile.

Mason did not hide anything and replied:

"He said that you will definitely live longer and more handsomely than him. He also said that you might have died more than ten years ago, and all that exists now is a ghost unwilling to leave the sea."

"That boy is pretty good. He actually guessed the truth. He is worthy of being my son."

The old pirate laughed and slapped the table, and said to Mason as he looked at him in surprise:

“Twenty-seven years ago, on a stormy night, my beloved Bard and I sank in the dock of the pirate utopia of Madagascar.

If you go there now, you can still find my bones in the treasure pile at the bottom of the sea.

I am indeed dead.

Got the ending a pirate deserves.

Betrayed by my brother Avery for his power and wealth, poisoned in the city of the pirate nation we built together, stabbed through the heart and thrown into the sea.

But as you can see.

I'm not completely dead.

My ship and I were protected by a pirate code that I had disdained during my lifetime."

He stretched out his hand and patted the huge and worn-out book that was half a man's height beside him, and said amid the dust:

"What you just described about the sea goddess Corybusso is really wonderful. Countless travelers on the sea imagined a moody god to protect them, and Corybuso was born from the waves of the sea.

Me too.

Countless pirates still remember the existence and majesty of the Pirate Code, so as the guardian of the Code, my soul can survive after death.

In addition, I am really good at some voodoo magic, all of which form the undead ghost that now exists in front of you."

"God of Pirates?"

Mason raised his eyebrows and said:

"Because of the gathering of faith, the promotion of the soul has been completed?"

"No, no, no, I'm still far from that level. I'm just a pitiful manifestation of supernatural power in this afterglow era, an old man who can't even guarantee his own existence."

Old Teague waved his hand and explained:

"But it is precisely because of this that I escaped those dangerous gazes. Mason Cooper, let me ask you, did old K die in your hands?"

"Um?"

His question made Mason immediately narrow his eyes.

After a few seconds of silence, Mason spoke:

"Your Majesty Edward"

"Call me Teague."

The old pirate said warmly:

"As my son's future superior, you have the right to call me by my name. Old K also called me that. As you can see, he doesn't only have Blackbeard Teach as a partner in this world.

In fact, compared to how he and Teach use each other, I may be his true friend in this world.

After all, they thought I was a unique enough soul to work with, so they gave me this."

As he spoke, old Edward Teague flicked his fingers.

Something very familiar to Mason appeared in his hand. It was a worn-out Gwent card, with the image of a pirate on it and a hidden character in the corner of the card.

Black J.

Mason took a deep breath when he saw this thing. He also took out Old K's Yennefer's Gwent card from his bag and showed the black K character to Old Teague.

It's like an underground worker connecting.

Mason has not forgotten what Old K said to him before he died. One day some people will appear in front of him, and Mason needs to join them and help them.

Maybe this is the "secret code"?

"So, what kind of organization is this?"

Mason said doubtfully:

"Since you have this card, you must know the existence of the Stars Association. Are you also a member of that organization?"

"We'll talk about this later."

Old Teague shook his head and asked again:

"Tell me first, did you kill old K?"

"Yes."

Mason nodded and said:

"I'm curious how you found out?"

"Because of the aura. Old K left some aura on you, but it was not to harm you, it was just a 'mark'."

The old pirate explained:

"Don't worry, I won't retaliate against you for this. In fact, Old K told me when he contacted me that he will die one day, but there will always be someone who will inherit his position.

But Mason, if I can discover the aura left by Old K, then those who are more powerful than me can also find it. I hope very much that you have not had contact with the senior officials of the Stars Association after the death of Old K.

Well, look at your face that has changed drastically.

This heavy expression is really unique.

I take it that you have already met them?"

"Um."

Mason nodded with a heavy heart.

After Old Teague's reminder, he was extremely sure that when he first came into contact with Mr. Hunter, that guy might have known the truth about Old K's death.

"But you are still alive, and you seem to be living well."

The old pirate took a sip of his wine and said:

"So no matter why the other party did not execute you, it means that you will not be in danger for the time being. At least you will be safe until the other party achieves its goal."

"There is another possibility!"

Mason raised his head, narrowed his eyes and said:

"Perhaps that powerful guy who has been pretending to know nothing in front of me is also a member of your small group. Do you know anyone else who holds this card?"

"I have lived on this sea my whole life, trapped in this rather narrow world in Old K's terms, Mason."

Old Teague sighed and said:

"I haven't been able to leave my world yet. You are the second outsider I have ever met. How can I get to know other people in this 'Quint Society'?

However, I did have conversations with them through some devices that I couldn't understand. They told me that after my world was "free", I would also be "free".

Those guys always spoke in this tone and refused to reveal any valuable information. It was obvious that they were very careful to hide themselves.

So, I know as much about them as you do.

But now that these things have been confirmed and you are the new old K, I can give you some of the things left by your "predecessor"."

He took out a round golden sphere from the pirate belt bag he carried with him and handed it to Mason.

explain:

"Old K brought this from another world. He even sacrificed his own team to get it. He came to my hiding place covered in blood that night, which shocked me.

He said he failed to complete the task.

He kept this thing with me and planned to try it in that dangerous world later, but he didn't have the chance. This may be a task he left for you."

Mason reached out and took the dim golden ball. He noticed that there were many strange lines on the ball and when he held it in his hand, a label popped up:

Odin's golden apples

Quality: Legendary Engineering/Forged Items·Perfect Craftsmanship

Status: Data sealed

Item effect: unknown

Producer: Isu Odin

Item description: Its maker is not the Odin you know, but its power is actually similar.

Tip: This item is a product of unknown technology. You can try to analyze it when your engineering skills reach Level 8.

"Isu people"

Mason blinked, and this special noun allowed him to determine where this golden apple came from. It came from the same world as Sujie's Eagle!

It seems that there is a secret behind the collapse of Lao K's last team.

After nearly half a minute of silence, Mason put away the golden apple in his hand and looked at Old Teague in front of him. He said:

"Tell me more, even a little bit."

"Well, I just know that their organization relies on this unique Gwent card to represent its identity. There is no major event or connection between them. Each has its own work and mission.

But there is a leader named ‘Old A’.

And their members are distributed in different worlds just like you and me."

The old pirate stroked the skull ring on his finger and said warmly:

"This organization is rooted in the Association of Stars and relies on the Association of Stars' ability to travel around the world to expand in secret. Old K did not tell me what their ultimate goal is.

I even suspect that he may not be complete himself.

But one thing is for sure.

They hide in the deeper shadow of the Society of Stars, and use the door that travels through the world to constantly look for like-minded people with special abilities.

They are looking for allies to strengthen themselves and prepare for the war that will eventually come.

They are hostile to the Society of Stars and regard them as an enemy that must be defeated."

"Just because of this, you joined his small organization?"

Mason asked.

The old pirate glanced at him and said:

"Isn't this enough? My world is doomed, Mason. All I can do as a ghost who is about to lose everything is to get angry at the person who started it all."

"'Doomed' again!"

The young man frowned and said:

"Will Turner is also such a Riddler, constantly emphasizing the inevitability of the end, but not telling me any valuable information.

So is you now.

I don't think you can't resist. I have seen the end of the world in another world. To be honest, I think there are still many things you can do now.

Why does it have to be so pessimistic?”

Faced with Mason's question, old Edward Teague did not answer immediately. He drank a whole glass of rum in silence under the care of the burning fireplace next to him, and then he breathed a sigh of relief and said quietly:

"I have not seen the end of the world, Mason, but I believe that the kind of disaster described by Old K will not let us go, and I am also waiting for that day to come.

Also, I really appreciate everything you do for us, Mason.

I can see that you really want to save the world from the worst-case scenario.

This alone is enough for me to trust you.

But you just said that the young man Will Turner also sensed the changes after a month? Well, it seems that I can find some like-minded guys before I am 'free'."

After saying that, the old pirate stood up and threw down a few coins to pay for the drink. Behind him, four confused voodoo zombies appeared from the shadows to help him lift the heavy pirate code.

Edward Teague picked up his gorgeous pirate hat decorated with some kind of bird feathers from the chair and put it on his head. He picked up his pirate sword and said to Mason who was sitting on the chair:

"No need to come to me again, Mason, old K, we will meet in another world one day, remember to play it by ear when the time comes.

And the senior member of the Stars Association you mentioned who did not execute you but trained you, if you really suspect that he is also one of us.

Maybe you can find a way to test him.

But if he is unwilling to take the initiative to reveal his identity, then you must proceed with caution.

Do you understand what I mean?"

After saying that, the stylish old pirate put two fingers on his forehead, shook it in Mason's direction, and said:

"Goodbye, old K."

"Goodbye, old J."

Mason was full of doubts.

But he also politely stood up and said goodbye to old Teague, using his code name.

The mysterious guardian of the code is obviously not as ordinary as he said modestly.

As Mason watched, old Edward Teague and his zombie entourage left the tavern carrying the heavy code in a swagger.

No one noticed his whereabouts, it was as if he didn't exist at all.

Mason shook his head and planned to return to the still noisy Pirate King meeting, but before leaving, he discovered something left on Old Teague's chair.

It seemed like a gift to him.

That's a gun.

A delicate, complicated, backward flintlock pistol with some kind of bone embellishment on the handle but the overall look is like a work of art.

Mason picked it up and found that it was as heavy as a warhammer of the same size, but it was completely black with a brass barrel and a silver flint lighter.

It's so beautiful that you can't even fight with it.

He put the gun in front of his eyes and examined it carefully, and the information label then popped up:

Old Teague's cigarette lighter

Quality: Epic Alchemy/Inscription/Enchanted Item·Exquisite Craftsmanship

Item effect:

Aim at the enemy and pull the trigger to cause a small amount of damage, and then summon the phantom of Edward Teague Sr.'s ghost battleship "The Bard" at the impact point of the ghost projectile to impact the enemy, causing [Freezing Stun] and [Psychic Impact] effects.

After the ghost projectiles are consumed, they need to be reloaded in 24 hours. When in the sea, the destructive power of this effect is increased and the cooling time is shortened.

Producer: Edward Teague

Item description: Don't expect it to kill anyone, man, as you can see this is just a flare gun.

“Jack’s father is so generous!”

Mason smoothly inserted this "good gun" that could not kill anyone into the weapon slot on the waist of the suit, and sighed:

"Perhaps this is him hinting that I should be nicer to his son? It can also be regarded as an advance payment of 'rent' for his son's troubled bastard son.

What pity the hearts of parents in the world."

A few minutes later, the young man returned to his chair full of questions and Old Teague's gift.

The quarrel between the pirate kings continues.

They have determined through drawing lots that the unlucky Barbossa will contact the female Poseidon Corybusso, and several other pirates will set sail with the ships of the Royal Fleet to find the Poseidon Trident.

What they are now discussing passionately is how to divide the power of the new world that will be built on the ruins of the old world.

They have ambitious plans to rebuild civilization.

However, in Mason's eyes at this time, all this seemed so funny, like squirrels on a big tree that was about to fall over, fighting for the pine cones on the treetop.

They had no idea that the apocalyptic disaster was just around the corner, and that the Black Death and the ghouls were just a preview before the disaster.

"Am I doing useless work?"

In the noisy tavern, Mason asked himself this question.

A few seconds later, he looked out the window at the people gathered around the tavern.

He still remembered that when he arrived, these guys were in a drunken state, but now everyone seemed to have regained the motivation to live.

Mason smiled.

He stroked the delicate flintlock gun on his waist and thought in his mind:

"No! Giving up is not a choice I would make. Doomsday? Then let me lift your veil and appreciate your honor."

(End of chapter)