The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 361 - 329 The Crazy Liu Zheng_2

Chapter 361: Chapter 329 The Crazy Liu Zheng_2

After all, no matter whether Liu Zheng will die after passing the level, they three are definitely going to die.

Of course, although the communication went smoothly, it would not be possible to make a trade right now.

Once the ropes were destroyed, all the prior preparations would have been in vain, and the other two routes would have ended without disease.

After waiting for a while, the pirates returned with Mike.

"I’ve spoken to the Captain, he says it’s not impossible for you to join us, but you need to do something first."

He tossed Mike aside, then turned to Liu Zheng and said.

"Speak."

He said respectfully.

"Kill your three companions."

The pirates spoke in a cold tone.

"Ah, killing them seems like a waste, how about we sell them to the slave traders instead? We could get some money to buy drinks and meat for the brothers," Liu Zheng said after a moment’s pause.

The other three players tensed their muscles, ready to break free from the ropes.

"The Captain said we only take those who are ferociously evil on board, how can you prove your wickedness without killing? We don’t have another ship to rob right now, so we have to kill them," the pirate said.

"I see. I’m sorry, I can’t do that," he shook his head and replied.

"Oh, you keep saying how much you’ve longed to be a pirate, and now you can’t even kill a few people? It looks like everything you said was a lie," the pirate sneered.

"The pirates I’ve dreamed of are fierce to the enemy and warmhearted to friends. Although those three are not my friends, they are still my companions. Asking me to kill them myself, I can’t do it. If I really had it in me to do so, wouldn’t the Captain feel a chill down his spine standing in front of me?" Liu Zheng said earnestly.

"Hmm... You do have a point there," the pirate pondered and replied.

Even though they were pirates, talking about passion, loyalty, and brotherhood was nonsense, but there was still a basic order to maintain.

And as a large collective, pirates were naturally cutthroat, each hoping for the others to die to get a larger share of the spoils.

However, within individuals or small groups, there were still some genuine bonds.

"Moreover, to show extreme cruelty, there’s no need to kill them," Liu Zheng added.

"Oh, what other method is there?" the pirate asked curiously.

"Isn’t there still one person here? I’ve been involved in numerous tortures and slaughters, I guarantee I can make him suffer to death," he said with a grin, tilting his chin towards Mike.

"Hiss!" the pirate drew in a breath of cold air.

To use such a cruel punishment on a child was not just ferocious evil, but outright monstrous, even they as pirates couldn’t do such a thing, at most using them to vent their frustrations.

"Wuu wuu wuu!"

Upon hearing that Liu Zheng wanted to administer a slow, slicing punishment on him, Mike struggled violently.

The crowd then noticed that his mouth was gagged with a dirty cloth.

"How about it, Boss Ma, is my declaration of intent sufficient?" Liu Zheng asked, unfazed.

"It’s sufficient, but no. We still need to use this kid for ransom. His family is said to be quite wealthy, so we have to treat him nicely until we get the ransom," the pirate chuckled.

As for what would happen after getting the ransom, that was another story.

"Oh, I know that," Liu Zheng nodded.

"You know? Did the kid tell you?" the pirate asked, puzzled.

"Yes, Boss Ma, we’ve even negotiated with him to help him get ransomed smoothly, and he will get us ransomed too," Liu Zheng replied.

"Didn’t you say you wanted to join us? How did you end up negotiating with him? Boy, which of your words is true?" the pirate looked at him suspiciously.

"Every word I said is true. It’s always good to have a backup plan. If Boss Ma is willing to take us in, then of course we will wholeheartedly work for our pirates," Liu Zheng said with a smile.

"You, such a strapping young lad with such a clever mind, truly envy-inspiring," the pirate said, eyeballing him.

"Behind a successful leader, there are always many competent subordinates. No matter what we were before, we will look up to you from now on," Liu Zheng assured.

"Is that so? Do the three of them think the same?" the pirate glanced at the other three players and asked.

"Of course, quickly, join me in calling out to the leader," Liu Zheng turned and commanded.

"Boss!" the three players shouted in unison.

"Hmph, who knows if you are sincere."

Although the pirate said this, a smile still bloomed on his face.

If he could really subdue these four subordinates, the position of captain might be far off, but the positions of first and second mate could indeed be shuffled.

"Boss, what if this kid blabs about our business?"

Liu Zheng asked, looking at Mike.

"Hmm, that’s a problem. You, no yelling, or else, even though I can’t kill you, I can still make you suffer."

The pirate leered at Mike.

Clearly, the suffering he mentioned was not merely superficial wounds.

"Wuwuwu!"

Mike nodded in fear.

After the intimidation, the pirate removed the cloth from his mouth.

"You heard everything we just said, right?"

The pirate asked.

"Heard... no, I didn’t hear anything, I didn’t hear a thing."

Mike quickly corrected himself.

"Even if you heard, it’s no problem. I’ll tell you the truth, after the captain gets the ransom, he’ll likely leave you on a sampan to paddle to shore by yourself."

The pirate said.

Mike’s face turned pale upon hearing this; with the Devil Sea’s conditions, he wouldn’t possibly make it back to shore alive.

"But if you behave, I can speak to the captain and see about getting you back to shore."

The pirate said.

"Thank you, Boss, thank you, Boss."

Mike said, mimicking Liu Zheng and the others.

"Hmm. What’s your name, boy?"

The pirate asked Liu Zheng.

"Boss, my name is Wozky Shode. And you?"

"Just call me Jack Ma."

The pirate replied.

"Alright, Boss Jack Ma."

Liu Zheng said respectfully.

"Alright, alright, when you go out, don’t call me that, lest others get the wrong idea."

The pirate warned.

"Sure thing, Boss Jack Ma. No problem, Boss Jack Ma."

"Kid, if your fighting skills are as impressive as your mouth, maybe I’ll be calling you boss someday."

The pirate mused.

"Come on, follow me, the Captain wants to see you."

"Boss Jack Ma, I can’t move either."

Liu Zheng said with a wry smile.

"Won’t it be all right if I just untie you?"

The pirate said, walking towards him.

As he moved, everyone tensed up again.

The pirate quickly reached Liu Zheng, then drew his curved knife from his waist.

The gleaming blade reflected a chilling light before it swiftly came down.

Liu Zheng’s muscles tensed then relaxed because the curved knife didn’t strike him but cut through his ropes.

While everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they also wondered where this pirate’s confidence came from.

After all, Liu Zheng’s sheer size was enough to offer him a substantial advantage over any pirate.

Before Liu Zheng had a chance to speak, a golden belt stretched into a golden rope, binding his hands and feet.

Although the binding was careless, he felt immobilized, as though welded in place.

"Magic Items!"

The players exchanged glances, relieved they hadn’t attempted a direct breakout.

If such powerful items were given to subordinates, that Flamingo Captain likely had more than one.

"Whoa, you sure are heavy, kid."

The pirate struggled to drag Liu Zheng towards the upper deck.

"Why don’t you loosen my feet, and I’ll walk by myself?"

He said, trying to ingratiate himself.

"Nice try. Loosen your feet so you can kick me in the butt? Besides, I can’t control this thing."

With great effort, the pirate managed to get him onto the deck, sweating profusely.

At that moment, there were over a dozen pirates on the deck, some keeping watch, some chatting, and others fishing.

Hearing the commotion, they all turned their eyes toward them.

Only one person, wearing a pink captain’s hat and a pink coat, didn’t turn around and stood at the bow looking into the distance.

"C-captain, I’ve brought the person for you," the pirate gasped out.

At his words, the person finally turned around.

Beneath the pink curls was an androgynous face.

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