The Vastness of Magical Destiny-Chapter 156 - 12 Bait

Chapter 156: Chapter 12: Bait

Chapter 156 -12: Bait

“Is that so? If we can’t even agree on this point, then I think Mr. Kudan and I have no need to further our discussion. However, I’ve heard that Mr. Gote has always been dedicated to becoming a mighty power in the Mediterranean. Could it be that his subordinates lack even this bit of insight, or are they afraid to take even this small risk?”

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The chilling mockery squeezed into the opened mouth of the whiskered man, who wanted to speak but stopped, leaving him to cough repeatedly to cover his embarrassment.

“Lordship, it’s not that Kudan doesn’t trust you, but anyone who hears about such things would first think of them as utter nonsense, after all, these legendary items have been in tales for several centuries without anyone ever seeing them, don’t you think?”

“Ah, don’t you all know of the legendary exploits of Pirate King Morgan who dominated the four seas over two hundred years ago? Does no one recognize the powerful weapons that supported his becoming the sovereign of the seas?” Komer looked at them sideways, his face full of disdain.

The Mirror of Thousand Miles and Magic-armed Cannons were the treasured secrets that Pirate King Morgan’s fleets relied on to dominate the four seas. Originally, it was with these two weapons that Morgan’s fleet not only destroyed the strongest Imperial Fleet of the time and the combined fleets of several countries around the Mediterranean, but he also established the new maritime order for the region, with all passing merchant ships surrendering to his authority.

Similarly, all pirates within the Mediterranean bent the knee before him, and no one knew how these two items came into his possession. The Mirror of Thousand Miles anticipated the enemy’s strategy, and the Magic-armed Cannons rewrote the tactics of maritime fleet combat. The now popular boarding battles were of no value to Morgan’s fleet. With giant demon armored cannons, he could smash the enemy ships to pieces from a three to five hundred meters distance, so you couldn’t even get close enough for a traditional boarding fight. Just on this point alone, Morgan established his supreme status in the Mediterranean.

Almost everyone tried by all means to obtain the Mirror of Thousand Miles and the Magic-armed Cannons and their manufacturing techniques, but no one succeeded. These items always remained in the hands of Morgan and his close confidants. To keep the secret of these weapons, countless pirates bought with money were hanged, and even when Morgan’s fleet perished in a storm, no one could obtain the secrets of these weapons. Henceforth, the Mirror of Thousand Miles and the Magic Cannons became a thing of legend, never to be glimpsed again.

“Oh Lordship, you overstate it. Although we have never seen such treasures, it doesn’t mean we can’t judge their authenticity. However, as far as we know, the three ships equipped with Magic Cannons from the late Morgan are long-sunk in the depths of the sea, and even if raised now, after several centuries have passed, it’s impossible for these items to still possess their original power. As for your claim that you possess them, may I interpret that as you have acquired the technology to produce such items? If you really can provide a bona fide Mirror of Thousand Miles or a Magic Cannon for our inspection, I can speak for our Chief and agree to all your demands,”

With a sly smile, now having cooled from his initial excitement to calm contemplation, the whiskered man pondered the truth behind the other’s words. If the other party used such a lie to deceive him, the consequences would be disastrous. No one could tolerate such humiliation. An organization that felt tricked, even at the cost of ruin, would seek revenge for such irresponsible deceit.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Kudan, neither the Mirror of Thousand Miles nor the Magic Cannons can be produced in just a few days. However, I can clearly tell you that I indeed have mastered the art of creating these two treasures. If given three months to half a year, and if you can provide some necessary materials, I believe I can present a satisfactory product as my response. However, I cannot wait that long for the resolution of the food issue I need to address. If you think I am boasting, then there’s no point in continuing this conversation. If you believe this deal is worth pursuing, then we might as well delve deeper into discussions,” Komer finally laid out his terms, confident that the other party couldn’t refuse his proposal, although the man before him probably couldn’t make the decision on his own. But Komer had patience.

After a moment of silence, the whiskered man couldn’t reach a decision. It was a hypothetical proposition, yet his side would have to fulfill the conditions of the trade upfront. Normally, this wouldn’t align with the organization’s principles of trade, but the offer was too tempting. It was hard for anyone living on the water to resist such enticement. He couldn’t resist, and he believed the Chief would have the same difficulty.

“Your Lordship, this matter is too significant, and your terms are rather stringent. Therefore, I will return with an accurate response in ten days,” the whiskered man finally decided, unable to refrain from relaying the information back to headquarters, despite the numerous risks – for it might be worth taking the chance.

“Of course, I await your response,” Komer replied, nodding and smiling politely as he sensed the prelude to success.

Three days later on Rhode Island. The whiskered man reappeared in the guest room on the second floor of the three-story building. The setting sun cast a golden glow, and the tranquil sea looked so serenely peaceful at this moment. Even the banner atop the flagpole had lowered respectfully, barely stirring in the light evening breeze.