Captain – Chapter 391 – Surprise and Shock

“Oh, what a surprise.”

The moment the youth appeared, the bitter expression on Roy’s face faded away, replaced by a malicious yet composed smile.

After their meeting on the ice mountain, the captain had known of the youth’s existence and his intentions, but couldn’t be certain whether he could remain conscious during the magical box’s lullaby.

Now it seemed this worry was unnecessary.

Therefore, she was indeed somewhat surprised.

However, these words were mostly meant for Isaac and Vivian.

More precisely, they were meant for the young woman she was observing, whose expression remained normal but whose eyes couldn’t hide something unusual.

It was a psychological attack.

Surprisingly, facing Roy’s words that were obviously aimed at her and full of hidden meaning, Vivian didn’t retaliate.

Even the light in her clear blood-red eyes, after gazing at the youth for a moment, disappeared completely, returning to absolute calmness.

Or rather, unfamiliarity.

She had anticipated this moment’s arrival back in that small room when the two raised their glasses to each other.

Vivian knew that she and Richi weren’t from the same world; they had just happened to meet and travel together.

This was a very limited journey that could end at any time, yet it was also the period of time she had enjoyed most in hundreds of years.

But what of it? As long as it’s a journey, there will be a moment when it ends, whether it’s the long journey of life or this short path.

So she had already envisioned every possible ending she might face and prepared in advance for their parting.

She had thought that he might not return after boarding Satin Island, that he might perish at the Devil’s hands, or that he might return to Roy’s side.

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These two possibilities were, to her, the worst outcomes.

But whether fortunately or unfortunately, he had returned to the Death Silence. Although he hadn’t obtained the magical box, at least he was safe and sound.

Most importantly, he hadn’t abandoned her.

At that time, though she hadn’t shown it, she had secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and after their conversation ended, felt they could still see where things would go.

Afterward, she had begun to wonder, since this major event would inevitably involve Roy, would he stand by or would he switch sides?

The youth’s appearance and stance clearly fell into the latter category.

This wasn’t a very surprising choice, nor was it too bad an ending. Rather, Vivian felt this was how it should be.

Who could blame him for being a pirate who says one thing but means another, who likes to lie?

Seemingly a lonely, heartless youth, but actually someone who meddles in others’ affairs, cherishes old friendships, and can’t bear suffering and injustice.

You even have to listen to her about breakfast, so how could you bear to abandon her?

The young woman thought silently, feeling it was truly boring.

Though not deeply scheming, through the past events revisited via the Eye of Lamia and their time together, Vivian’s understanding of Richi wasn’t shallow; she knew his deepest persistence.

Whether betrayal or choice, it was all just words.

The previous time, he had returned to his heart, willing to sacrifice those crew members who followed him, even his own life, to repay a debt.

How could this time be any different?

But still…

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Despite knowing this, when she saw Richi board the ship and speak those words, there was still vague disappointment deep in the young woman’s eyes.

Yet who hasn’t hoped for a miracle to occur at the last moment, to change everything, just like the surprise Roy mentioned?

In the end, it was just an illusion.

Although she received no response, Roy knew this move would definitely be effective.

Who could blame that young woman for being gullible… and sentimental?

After speaking, the captain no longer looked at Vivian, but as if unintentionally, turned her eyes toward Richi, her gaze meeting his from a distance.

It truly seemed like a coincidence.

Because during their eye contact, Roy’s face still bore a triumphant expression, while the youth’s gaze was somewhat melancholic, as if reproaching her.

Reproaching her for using this as a weapon.

Not to mention Vivian, even in the eyes of the deeply scheming, people-savvy “old pirate,” this exchange of glances appeared just so.

What hidden meaning truly existed within, only Roy and Richi knew.

Therefore, the change appeared so abrupt, almost shocking.

With rapid footsteps and the low sound of the curved blade dragging on the deck, the captain, who had been laughing and joking just moments before, suddenly turned and launched a fierce attack!

Not counting the youth who had just boarded, the distance between the three—Roy, Isaac, and Vivian—was actually very short. Even for an ordinary person, it would only take a few breaths to approach.

For the Golden-Eyed Devil with enhanced power, it was naturally like an instant.

As if just blinking, the captain with brilliant eyes had already approached, her curved blade sweeping upward, howling as it cut through the wind and rain.

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Her target was directly Vivian.

Of course, this brilliant, dazzling blade light that lit up the dim rainy night would not end this drama so neatly.

It was just a beginning.

Vivian hadn’t actually focused her attention on Roy at all. She was still vigilantly watching from the side, looking at the slowly approaching Richi. After a moment, she even began walking toward that direction.

Responding to the captain was the suddenly chaotic wind sound from the side.

Another gleaming blade light, though far less powerful than hers, not even particularly sharp, but landing in an especially lethal spot.

That was her side neck.

If this blade were allowed to fall, even though her physique far surpassed mortals at this time, she would likely bleed profusely, unable to rise again.

Naturally, Roy turned her blade to defend.

The edge of the Iscal curved blade rotated back, making a large circle, and though its momentum had been spent, it still steadily blocked the strike.

It even showed signs of suppressing the attacking blade.

This was because the difference in strength was simply too great.

“Child, don’t forget about me.”

Forced by this strike to turn her attention back, Roy cast her gaze on Isaac, who had retreated several steps and was smiling maliciously.

Just as the First Mate had said, although he was inferior to Roy and the other young “monsters” in various aspects, he was still a major problem.

Because he was a Death-Fearer, unkillable.

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But Roy was different.

Though her bloodline surged and power enveloped her, giving her unimaginable healing abilities, she could still suffer a fatal wound.

Like the previous strike.

Therefore, before completely subduing this First Mate, to the point where he couldn’t recover for a while, she had to deal with him first.

But this was precisely the mission of being a “sticky gum.”

Hearing this, Roy made a “tch” sound, then reluctantly adjusted her stance and said: “None of you elders behave properly.”

The elders the young woman referred to in this matter were naturally Captain Edward and First Mate Isaac, and these two shared a common trait.

“Who can blame us for being pirates?”

Faced with the captain’s curse, the “old pirate” burst into laughter.

As if to echo these words, the pitch-black night was illuminated by sudden electric light, and thunder like laughter and applause continued without end.

And with another upward tilt of the Mermaid’s deck, this old man and young woman, separated by who knows how many generations, who had been scheming and calculating against each other all along, finally began their formal confrontation.

At the same time, Vivian, who had previously been targeted, had already passed by the captain, her pace growing faster and faster.

That sword engraved with complex blood grooves, beautiful yet evil, had unconsciously unsheathed, cutting through the cold wind and rain as it advanced.

Thrusting toward the seemingly unresponsive youth.

It looked exactly like cutting off emotions.