Black Sail
Chapter 272: CCLXXII. Neon Genesis Evangelion Pirate

Chapter 272: CCLXXII. Neon Genesis Evangelion Pirate

Black Sail Inn, sixth floor, inside a room.

Mo Yutong had now become the chief accountant for the Black Sail Trading Company, occupying a core management position. Although new staff had been recruited these past few days, the talent on the island was... hard to say.

The illiteracy rate at Heaven Port was an astonishing over ninety percent. Those who could read and write were considered rare gems here.

Thus, even the backbone of Black Sail, including the simple-minded Haywood who could write a few words, were valued.

Recruitment work was extremely difficult, and not many had been hired. Before the operations were fully set up, Mo Yutong had to handle most of the work herself.

Qi Li and Wen Kui had also invested money.

Moreover, Liszt’s reputation was too high, both within and beyond the city walls. Some merchants he had protected, some for several years, did not understand stocks, but they understood loyalty and brought dozens of silver coins to invest.

Liszt expressed, "You might as well rest, thank you for the thought. If you know any high-end talents, just send them my way. Those who can read, write, and are quick-witted can also be brought over for training before starting work."

Mo Yutong finished her work and stood up, stretching lazily.

There was a slight odd sensation from behind her lower back.

"Don’t mess around..."

Mo Yutong thought it was Dreya who had come since she liked to sneak attacks like this.

But to her surprise, it was Liszt.

Instantly, Mo Yutong shivered. Although Liszt had shaved his beard and looked somewhat approachable, his scar-faced appearance still gave her a start.

"I could accuse you of sexual harassment," Mo Yutong said displeasedly.

"Sorry, in the East Sea, my law is the law. Who dares to accuse me?" Liszt responded.

Liszt felt uncomfortable in the tailcoat his wife had given him, any movement requiring him to keep tensed, while the large movements constricted him. He had changed into a leather coat with some cracks and blood stains seeping into it, underlined by a black shirt.

Initially, Mo Yutong was thought to be a serious and abstinent type, but she turned out to be quite reserved. "You flirt with my wife, I flirt with you, that’s fair, right?"

Mo Yutong thought she had left the tiger’s den, only to enter a wolf’s den. Heaven Port was not easy to stay in either, and Liszt was playing even bigger games.

Mu Ran and the others were civilized in their conflicts, but the opponent Liszt was fighting, by rumors, was an outright monster.

"Better be careful and prepare an exit strategy, otherwise... you’ll also get Dreya sister doomed," frowned Mo Yutong, indirectly warning Liszt to have an escape plan.

Liszt was speechless, this sounded a bit too affectionate, and moreover, Dreya was no sister of hers; she was generations older, could be her grandmother’s grandmother multiplied. He himself was enticed by Dreya, who despite her age, could easily be guilty of seducing minors. The curse she used was incredibly strong; probably any straight woman in the past, manipulated by her, would have become completely devoted.

"Don’t worry. If Doringger is just a singer, he wouldn’t dare touch me. I should be safe for a few months at least," Liszt said calmly, thinking that a few months were enough to effectively strategize. Lacking strength, external aid would suffice. As a respected figure among robbers, would the pirates not bow to him when they arrived?

Doringger wanted to recruit him, but he refused. Why not kill up to Aran and seize the position, splattering blood on the Golden Throne?

"Heavenly Street stomps over the bones of officials, Watt ah, friend King Tudor..."

"By the way, didn’t a bunch of our fellow villagers gather in Pedan?" Liszt inquired, by now fairly trusting of Mo Yutong as they had already crossed lines.

"Right, they’re also helping Pedan with industrial transformations. Adapting to local conditions, they decided last time I heard to establish something called the Atomic Heart Church to expand their influence and offer a refuge for all former colleagues," Mo Yutong said calmly.

"Atomic Heart?" Liszt wondered, perplexed. "The name sounds a bit anachronistic... damn, it sounds like some mechanical cult. Playing this way is indeed quick, but other religions wouldn’t like it. Convicting you of contravening natural order would cause serious trouble," "No, Mu Ran’s already been killed by me, that should have made it considerably safer, right?"

Mo Yutong paused in contemplation.

"Weird, isn’t it? The underground research facility that day wasn’t just filled with students; the security staff were military personnel, and some lecturers were leading academics, even the former dean was there giving guidance. Why were only we students locked up?"

Mo Yutong dared not think too deeply, whether they hadn’t come over, or if they had been betrayed from the very start. Those older bigwigs had possibly made deals with magicians.

Liszt, too, had considered this issue, but without specific information, it was incomprehensible.

"No worries, once I unite the Western Continent, dominate the world, fight the Dragon Lord, kick the Holy Spirit, conquer the multiverse, a mere magician... will be easily handled," Liszt reassured.

Liszt didn’t mind it.

Mo Yutong’s eyelid twitched, uncertain whether the looming crisis could be handled.

"Now is the time for fantasy."

Mo Yutong shook his head and sighed. How did this person even rise from a student to the boss of the Triad Gang? Too terrifying, he had even inquired about his experience.

But Liszt always avoided serious topics, preferring to talk about his pirate days, and remained tight-lipped about his escape from the big prison.

"Logically speaking, since you let those people escape, they formed the Atomic Heart Church. You are... like the Divine Mother."

Liszt realized belatedly that Divine Mother meant lesbian, and she was his wife’s girlfriend.

Mo Yutong forced a laugh. Divine Mother, what a thing to say.

"Seriously, what was your major?"

Liszt had something that Doringger didn’t. He could point to technology! Are you scared yet?

"Aviation Environment and Life Support Engineering."

Mo Yutong was originally destined for NASA.

"My goodness..."

Liszt was bewildered. No high-end precision, no high-end precision! Can I get a major that builds ironclad ships instead?

Meanwhile.

At the inn’s second floor.

Ox was explaining the precautions for Dead Man Bay to Gawain and Weber. It’s not easy to recruit accountants, but there were plenty of simple-minded and strong people at Heaven Port, bursting at the seams.

Murderers lingered, urging them to help the Triad Gang!

In less than a day, experienced crew members had been hired, along with a few who understood navigation, ship systems, and sail systems. The team was complete—the Dawn Breaker and Daffodil were ready to set sail.

After listening to Ox’s explanation.

"Isn’t this just the Triad Gang?"

Weber had read some pirate novels published by Doringger Publishing House, but he never thought that pirates were similar to the Thief Guild, managing some business territories.

Suddenly, the harsh pirate agenda.

"Oh Medito."

Rein smiled and applauded.

"Oh Medito."

Shadi also smiled and applauded.

"Congratulations."

Morison applauded.

"Congratulations."

Mika clapped his hands too.

"Oh Medito."

Wolman, Fafna, and the signboard girl joined in succession.

Weber suddenly saw the light.

"Thank you, all you murderers, congratulations."

Weber suddenly felt relieved.

Ben couldn’t stand it anymore and smashed his cup on the floor.

"The meaning is as clear as the great lake."

Ben would sooner or later be driven crazy by these people.

At this moment, an unwelcome group arrived outside the inn, led by Fisher.