Captain – Chapter 401 – Everything Is Like A Dream, All Matters Are Like A Play

“I say, can you release me now?”

Eternal night, storms, nerve-wracking confrontation, thousand-year mystery—everything before the clear starry sky seemed like an illusory dream.

Even Vivian, with her resolute heart, after awakening and learning the outcome of that great event through subtle changes, couldn’t help but be stunned.

Until the young man’s voice came from behind.

Seeing the girl turn around, feeling her uniquely complex gaze, Richi remained nailed to the wall, unable to shrug, so he could only spread his hands.

“You stabbed too deep, I can’t pull it out.”

Hearing this, Vivian instinctively looked at his wound, which was still bleeding, with flesh and white bone faintly visible.

Clearly, the young man had already tried, but without success—not only had he failed to break free, but he had aggravated the wound.

“What are you staring at? Hurry, I might not hold on much longer.”

Richi urged softly, his face growing increasingly pale, the blood flowing from his wound visibly decreasing, as if about to dry up.

Although unaware of the previous situation, it was obvious the Lady had lost, because the young man could feel the divine gift gradually dissipating.

Whether it was perception far beyond normal humans, or lofty authority, or immortality, or self-healing—all were drifting away.

It seemed there would be no more Death-Fearers in the future.

This was why Richi was urging her.

Once he lost the power of immortality, his current wound would be fatal, especially on this icy sea with no land in sight.

Although he had previously said he didn’t care about life or death and wasn’t afraid to die, who would rush to hell if they could stay alive?

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Besides, the outcome seemed quite good.

Vivian remained silent from beginning to end, showing no intention to help him. The indifference in her blood-red eyes conveyed questioning about his betrayal.

Knowing what she was thinking, the young man stopped urging her and offered no excuses.

Because this was indeed a despicable betrayal, one that was unforgivable.

So… let it be.

It’s up to you this time.

The deck was becoming noisy, with approaching footsteps. It seemed the crew had awakened—they weren’t under divine protection, so they needed more time to recover.

The Mermaid gradually came to life, but couldn’t dispel the oppressive atmosphere outside the captain’s cabin.

“Drip… drip…”

The intervals between falling blood drops grew longer, and the young man’s breathing became increasingly short and faint, like an old clock about to stop.

After a long time, there was suddenly a dull sound, followed by the sound of blood gushing.

As if someone had wound the clock, after a suppressed groan, Richi’s breathing returned to normal and gradually became deep.

The girl had finally pulled out the sword.

Before the divine gift completely dissipated.

Under his cloak, the wound gradually healed. Although slower than before, it was still beyond what ordinary humans could achieve.

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Moving his shoulder and feeling the rapidly fading pain, Richi sighed in relief, then looked at the girl who was hanging her head.

Outwardly, she seemed unchanged.

But on her pale face were many emotions rarely seen—sadness, confusion, and childlike helplessness.

Like a homeless lone whale that had lost even its final refuge.

Seeing this, Richi remained silent for a long time, but finally couldn’t help asking, “Are you… alright?”

He wasn’t asking about her feelings, but her physical condition.

Since being saved by the Lady, Vivian had lived for hundreds of years. Although due to the divine gift her life had been frozen at one moment, now that immortality was broken, would she perish in an instant?

The life form of a Blood Craver was mystical, but it couldn’t withstand the passage of time.

Hearing his question, the girl awoke from her various emotions, looked at her pale hands, felt for a moment, and shook her head gently.

“It seems… I’m fine.”

Whether it was a miracle or the deity had anticipated and prepared for this, at the moment divine power dissipated and protection faded, the young man didn’t return to hell, nor was the girl ravaged by time.

Only the divine power attached to people and objects scattered.

Like Isaac, who suffered backlash and willingly used his body as fuel to ignite divine power, or the transformed Death Silence.

Thus the First Mate dispersed into starlight, and the warship lost its mystical properties.

The footsteps behind grew more frequent and closer, and the two figures were finally discovered and heavily surrounded by the approaching Fighting Squad.

Hearing the approaching footsteps and the cold sound of swords being drawn, Vivian instinctively gripped her rapier, preparing to turn and fight.

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Although no longer a Death-Fearer, she was still a terrifying monster, a highly skilled Blood Craver in combat. Moreover, with the Death Silence not far from the Mermaid, once battle began, the outcome would be difficult to predict.

The people loyal to Captain Roy had awakened, and the Water Ghosts had awakened as well.

The girl turned around, but before she could step forward, her wrist was caught. Although the person’s grip wasn’t strong, his attitude was particularly firm.

Gritting her teeth and turning her face, Vivian looked at the young man’s familiar face, frost filling her blood-red eyes, this time even with genuine killing intent.

“No more fighting. I’ll handle this.”

Ignoring the girl’s murderous gaze, Richi released her wrist, slowly walked around her, and stood in front of the pirates.

The young man’s back was still thin, but now it seemed like a heavy mountain.

He merely appeared and stood silently, forcefully suppressing the pirates’ hostility and momentum, even forcing them to step back.

Because he was the most evil pirate, the most terrifying executioner.

The Blood-Eyed Butcher.

It’s funny how strange people are—one moment calculating against each other with life and death at stake, the next naturally standing on the same side.

Somewhat of a farce, yet fitting the pirate style.

Viewing all matters as a play.

The pirates retreated before the young man partly out of fear of his identity and methods, but more because they were shocked by his return.

Resurrection, even in mythology, is an extremely rare event, and in reality, it would instinctively make people question.

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What exactly was he—human or ghost?

Anything involving the unknown provokes fear.

The subordinates stepped back, but Harriet, standing at the front, didn’t retreat.

This Fighting Squad Captain, who had been promoted after stepping forward at the mobilization meeting and earned Roy’s attention, possessed unusual courage.

But even she, now looking at the slightly sickly young man, couldn’t help twitching at the corner of her eye, feeling as if she’d seen a ghost, quite pressured.

Richi didn’t confront her.

He merely gave Harriet a glance, raising his eyebrows slightly, wondering why Lance wasn’t in that position, then said nothing more.

On the current Mermaid, only the captain could make him wait.

The young man waited with lowered eyelids, while the pirates stared with wide eyes, nervously surrounding them. This situation continued for a long time.

Until footsteps sounded outside the crowd.

The pirates gradually parted, making way, revealing Roy’s figure.

Coming close, she patted the still-tense Fighting Squad Captain, indicating her to step back. The captain approached the two with her deputy.

Meeting Richi’s eyes, Roy thought for a moment, then in front of the entire crew, repeated that somewhat perfunctory, casual order.

“Everyone disperse.”