Captain – Chapter 605 – Peace of Mind or Giving Up Hope

“I, I object!”

After a brief pause and moment of bewilderment, the ship’s doctor’s eye twitched as he hurried to catch up with Roy, saying irritably, “Besides, what’s the point of teaching those skeletons language anyway?”

“They can’t even speak!”

On this point, Anderson was absolutely certain.

After all, those skeletons had decayed to such an extent that they didn’t even have vocal organs left, at most they could only make the sound of bones knocking together.

“Motion denied.”

But to the ship doctor’s “reasoned argument,” Roy merely waved her hand dismissively, crushing his hopes, while adding, “Also, although they indeed can’t speak, they can understand what they see and hear, and perhaps even write things down.”

“While this kind of communication is somewhat troublesome, at least it can help them quickly integrate with us, integrate with this era.”

“Anderson, you must understand, they’re not monsters, they’re just humans whose suffering souls are trapped. Apart from their appearance, voice, and a few other aspects, they’re no different from us.”

The girl’s rare serious explanation made the ship doctor’s refusal that had rushed to his lips falter. After a moment, he sighed and changed his complaint: “You just like to exploit me.”

Hearing the captain’s light laughter, he frowned in dissatisfaction: “Hey, I haven’t agreed yet.”

“This isn’t as easy as you think. You know those skele… crew members probably don’t even know Ancient Auran, so there’s no communication channel between me and them at all.”

“Forget about efficiency, I don’t even have confidence that I can teach them.”

Without an intermediate language to bridge the gap, learning a language from scratch would either require long-term immersion or the use of more intuitive pictographs, gestures, or physical objects to help beginners make connections.

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But if they really went that route, the time and energy required would be unimaginable.

Not to mention the sheer number of skeletons.

“That is indeed a problem.”

Stroking her chin thoughtfully, Roy acknowledged this point and began thinking of solutions.

Looking across the entire ship, there were only a few “people” who might be able to connect Auran with the more ancient script that the skeletons were familiar with.

Of course, she didn’t count herself.

Although she could understand the ship’s name through her bloodline inheritance, she didn’t understand the principle herself, so becoming a teacher wasn’t really possible.

That left only the siren and the cat.

No, even the sea maiden might not know.

She was, after all, the youngest child in her tribe. It was possible she hadn’t had time to learn the secrets before her people were slaughtered and she was imprisoned in the ice tower.

Shaking her head instinctively, Roy ruled out the siren, feeling that even if she knew, it wouldn’t be worth it if the process triggered her traumatic memories.

Considering this, there seemed to be only one choice left.

“What?”

Hearing Roy’s suggestion, the ship doctor’s tone suddenly rose, firmly objecting: “Impossible! Don’t even think about it. I have a grudge against that damn cat!”

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Stopping at the chapel entrance, the girl motioned for everyone else to go in first, as she and the ship doctor still had matters to discuss.

“Even if you beg me, it’s useless. Look, look at this masterpiece it left behind.”

Looking at the captain’s pleading face with hands clasped together, Anderson curled his lip, showing a “don’t try that with me” expression, and pointed to the scratch marks on his face.

“A misunderstanding, definitely a misunderstanding. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely give it a good scolding when we get back!”

Speaking righteously, Roy also reached out to stroke the ship doctor’s “injured area.” When her fingers moved away, those wounds miraculously disappeared.

“There, go look in the window. I’ve healed it for you, you won’t be disfigured.”

Following her suggestion and looking at his reflection, when Anderson turned back, his face showed a strange expression: “Tsk, with this ability of yours, we won’t need a doctor on the ship anymore.”

Seeing this, the girl quickly denied it, saying she could only treat minor external injuries, then proceeded to praise him extensively, almost placing him on a pedestal as a moral saint.

“Alright, alright, stop being so obsequious.”

Even this young master who was used to being flattered felt his face grow slightly warm under the captain’s boundless praise, and quickly raised his hand to stop her.

“As long as you guarantee it won’t scratch me or mess up my hairstyle, I’ll cooperate.”

Seeing that she had finally won over the ship doctor, Roy smiled like her scheme had succeeded, leading him into the chapel. Under the gazes of all the important figures, they came to the area below the altar.

There sat a wooden table, which besides neatly arranged white candles, also held a branched stand.

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Upon it rested a horn as thick as the girl’s arm.

Carefully lifting the horn, the captain turned back and, after displaying it to everyone, smiled and said, “Guess what this is?”

As the girl finished speaking, Lance and the others couldn’t help but exchange glances.

But before they could make any guesses, the raven, sensing something, hopped from the captain’s shoulder down her arm onto the horn, reaching its tip.

Alfie tilted her little head, looking into the dark hollow space inside the horn for a long time, then uncertainly called out “fish” and poked half her body inside.

Moments later, when she withdrew her body, Lance and the others couldn’t help but stare in amazement.

Because in the raven’s beak was clearly a small sea fish.

Though no longer alive, it was still incredibly fresh.

“Tsk, couldn’t you wait a bit longer?”

Watching the raven tilt her head back to swallow the small fish, Roy complained helplessly, then raised the horn slightly. Seeing that Lance, who had followed her for so long and knew Yadris intimately, already had a knowing expression, she smiled and announced the answer.

“That’s right, this is the origin of the name of Yadris’s most prosperous commercial district, the legendary Horn of Plenty that can produce delicious food according to the user’s wishes.”

“With this, food supplies won’t be a problem anymore.”

Handing the Horn of Plenty to Lance, and ignoring how these leaders among desperados curiously called out various food items to it like children, the captain instructed “arrange the dining area” before approaching Alexis.

“Captain.”

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Reluctantly withdrawing his gaze from that divine object, the helmsman looked at the approaching girl, guessed her intention, and respectfully asked, “Where do we sail next?”

“That sea chart is still there, right?”

Seeing the helmsman nod, confirming that the strange triangular sea chart she had drawn by hand still existed, Roy nodded: “Then follow the direction we came from and return the same way.”

“First, let’s go back to the great waterfall.”

Hearing the captain’s instruction, the pirates who had been enthusiastically testing whether they could pour rum from the horn suddenly froze, looking at her with some concern.

They naturally knew why Roy wanted to return to that waterfall, the source of all tragedy.

Because after leaving the Mermaid, she… and the first mate had taken a small boat toward that place, but in the end, only she had returned to the ship.

Although they were reluctant to think so, Lance and the others had almost accepted by default that the young man had found eternal rest there and would never return.

Hearing Roy suddenly mention it now, they naturally felt worried, fearing she might sink into grief.

“Don’t worry, this captain isn’t so fragile as to live and die over emotions. It’s just that, whether he’s alive or dead, I need to see for myself to be certain.”

To have peace of mind… or give up hope.

Hearing the girl’s confession, the important figures relaxed somewhat, though their expressions still couldn’t help but darken. Alexis took a deep breath, stood straight, and responded with solemn gravity.

“Yes, Captain.”