Off the coast of South Los, Coconut Island.
Almost two thousand pirates staggered drunkenly about the island.
South Los was celebrating the 'Cold Winter Festival'.
The pirates on Coconut Island were also celebrating the 'Cold Winter Festival', and they were far more indulgent than most people in South Los—plenty of roast at, ample booze, won heavily made up beca the the of pirates' 'Cold Winter Festival'. They laughed and drank heartily, and the occasional screams of won only made the pirates' laughter grow louder.
But that was about it.
Although many pirates wanted to go further, these won were protected.
Bloody John had promised protection to these won from the mont they set foot on the island and had formally announced it—no pirate wanted to provoke this 'Bloody John'.
Even if they didn't all co from the sa Pirate Group.
Because—
Among the four Pirate Groups gathered on Coconut Island, 'Bloody John' was the strongest.
Whether they were the 'Caspian Marauder', the 'Devil of Dokiman Island', or the 'North County Gentleman Pirate Gang', they all recognized and... submitted to Captain John.
Those who did not recognize and submit?
They were chopped up by Captain John and fed to the fishes.
Those who recognized him but did not submit?
They were hanged by Captain John and then fed to the fishes.
Only those who recognized and submitted could stay alive.
And plenty of food and alcohol made these surviving pirates' recognition of 'Bloody John' soar, including the won who were invited to the island.
They candidly accepted their identity as prostitutes.
That's right!
They were prostitutes.
But they were just prostitutes, not spoils of war.
If the pirates wanted them, they had to pay.
No money?
No chance.
Of course, there were always exceptions—
Matilda.
A girl who followed most of the won to Coconut Island to make money...
A girl!
The sweet-looking Matilda beca the object of pursuit by many pirates as soon as she arrived on the island, but not a single one succeeded.
Matilda's price was too high!
500 Gold Coins!
"Is your XX lined with gold?"
"Does your XX have diamonds?"
Every pirate who tried to haggle and ended up defeated at Matilda's insistence would curse loudly in front of her door.
But being cursed a few tis didn't an losing a piece of flesh.
So, Matilda didn't care at all.
However, as the departure date approached, the girl started to get anxious in secret—for the 'Cold Winter Festival', 'Bloody John' spent 2000 gold notes to invite ladies from nearly a dozen nearby islands. Anyone who ca could receive 5 gold notes, and even if they did nothing, as long as they stayed for twelve days, they could receive another 5 gold notes.
The 'Cold Winter Festival' lasted three days before and seven days after, making a total of ten days.
But 'Bloody John', wanting everyone to have a better ti, extended it by two days to a total of twelve days.
Even Matilda, who disliked pirates, had to admit the generosity of Captain John.
However, 10 gold notes wasn't what she wanted.
She wanted 500 Gold Coins!
Only with 500 Gold Coins could she change her identity and live the life she wanted in South Los.
Rumor has it that South Los is rich, prosperous, and safe.
There are endless delicacies, theaters, libraries, and grand parades from ti to ti, not to ntion countless shops on West Mok Avenue.
Matilda aspired for that place.
The first ti she heard about it, she yearned deeply for it.
But she knew that to settle in South Los, she needed money.
So, she planned to sell her first ti for a good price.
And then—
She started her new life.
Therefore, when she heard about "Bloody John's" recruitnt on the island, she imdiately headed there.
Unfortunately, the pirates, who were rumored to be wealthy, turned out to be much poorer than imagined.
Don't even ntion 500 Gold Coins.
They couldn't even produce 50 Gold Coins.
Maybe those First Mates or captains could co up with that amount.
But Matilda didn't dare to ss with those people.
Because she knew very well that once she got involved with them, she wouldn't be able to get away, and most likely would beco their personal plaything.
When she got old and lost her looks, she would be kicked to the curb.
She absolutely didn't want that.
So, she set her sights on another very unique presence on the island.
The man nad "Horton."
Unlike the other crude, dirty pirates, this man was clean, wearing a gemstone blue robe, a black shawl, always holding a book in his hand, even during the Cold Winter Festival, he wouldn't join the pirates in indulging in debauchery, but quietly sat by the sea watching the sunrise, or strolling on the beach at sunset.
When he spoke, he was never harsh or loud.
He was always so deliberate, appearing graceful and well-mannered.
Even when receiving Food or drinks from others, he would always say thank you.
Of course, these were not the main points.
The main point was, on the day of the Winter Banquet, Matilda witnessed Captain John giving Mr. Horton a large chest of Gold Coins.
At least 1000 of them!
And that was what she needed!
Moreover, compared to other pirates, Horton was simply too outstanding.
Matilda hoped she could have a good day and by the way make 500 Gold Coins.
Therefore, Matilda got herself cleaned up and put on her most treasured white dress, and headed for Horton's residence on Coconut Island—Horton lived at the highest place on Coconut Island, where the sea breezes were the fiercest.
Matilda didn't know why Horton chose to live there.
But she knew, her feet hurt.
To better achieve her life goals, Matilda not only wore her treasured white dress but also put on high heels.
Apart from when she first bought them, this was Matilda's second ti wearing them.
Therefore, Matilda hadn't really gotten used to the high heels.
Just two steps in, her feet began to hurt.
This forced Matilda to rub her ankles and inwardly lant why high heels even existed.
But at that mont—
"Miss Matilda, are you in so sort of trouble?
I think I can help you!"
A voice rang out from behind her.
Matilda turned and saw "Bluebeard," the First Mate of the Devil of Dokiman Island Pirate Group.
A pirate who had only one eye left.
And that remaining eye was staring at her with ill intent.
Matilda had seen this kind of malevolence too many tis.
She knew what he wanted.
Without hesitation, Matilda quickened her pace.
She was ready to leave.
She believed that with Captain John's warning, the other party probably wouldn't do anything excessive.
But she underestimated the audacity of this pirate First Mate.
Or rather…
She underestimated the charm she exuded at that mont.
In the remaining eye of the First Mate of the Devil of Dokiman Island Pirate Group, desire was brimming, and his smile was tinged with a hint of brutality and cruelty—
"Miss Matilda, would you consider becoming my wife?
I'll treat you well, just like my previous seven wives!
You will be my eighth wife!"
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