NOVPUBChapter 1375: 647 Across the Ocean_3 Chapter 1375: 647 Across the Ocean_3 Nicholas Drake did not relax at all because of Aubree Groove’s words, in fact, he became even more worried.
The pirates and their inhumane acts were beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Aubree Groove did not continue the topic, but turned to ask, “Did the Drakes make any arrangements?”
Nicholas Drake nodded, “Granny Drake is still vigorous in her old age, she’s bearing the burdens for me…I’m unfilial!”
“You are Granny Drake’s only grandchild.
If she doesn’t bear your burdens, who else will?
Life is long, there will be plenty of opportunities to be filial later on.
Don’t burden yourself with unnecessary guilt.
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It only hinders your progress and has no benefits,” she said.
Hearing her words, Nicholas Drake looked at the endless sea and the shadows that had been hidden in his heart for many days seemed to evaporate all of a sudden.
He couldn’t help but laugh, “A word from you is worth ten years of reading.”
The two chatted idly, and time passed quickly.
As night fell, the stars and moon were brilliant in the sky, their reflections rippling on the sea, creating a tranquil aura that silently captivated their eyes.
Aubree Groove went to bed after washing up, a quiet night ensued.
Nicholas Drake spent his days having tea and chatting with Aubree Groove.
Occasionally, she would enlighten him with Buddhist scriptures, and he learned a lot.
These were moments he would cherish for the rest of his life.
Even as time passed, he would always remember her calm and gentle demeanor and her smile.
She was worth a lifetime of remembrance and reminiscence.
Three days flew by, and they would reach their destination, Beverley Island, by evening.
When they passed through Triangle Bay, Leandro Alvarez became extremely vigilant, enough to make even Nicholas Drake uneasy.
However, the young lady on the other side was feeling quite at ease.
She said, “Come, Edward, have some tea.”
Nicholas Drake couldn’t help but stand up and pace around on the deck.
Aubree Groove leaned on the railing with a gleeful smile.
Against the sea breeze, she watched dolphins chasing the ship and seagulls flying low.
Some of them even circled around Aubree Groove, the image of harmony between man and nature.
Leandro Alvarez rushed over, “Miss, our satellite has detected unidentified vessels at two o’clock.
According to the data analysis, the ship is equipped with a large number of thermal weapons.”
This was clearly in indication of pirates, if they decide to attack, they would be in danger.
Aubree Groove remained unfazed, holding food in her hand while a seagull rested on her arm, pecking at the food in her hand.
Aubree Groove gently stroked the seagull’s feathers.
The bird showed no signs of resistance or panic, instead, it rubbed its head against her palm.
She calmly ordered, “Continue to sail on our predetermined course.”
Leandro Alvarez couldn’t help but compare his composure with the young lady’s.
No ordinary person could maintain such calm in the face of danger, let alone a minor girl.
After Leandro Alvarez left, Nicholas Drake walked over.
The previously docile seagull fled in fright.
Nicholas Drake touched his nose awkwardly.
He started, “Aubree Groove, we!”
“They won’t make a move now.
It’s a staredown game,” she reassured.
Nicholas Drake immediately understood: “It’s Delan Sparrow.”
This former pirate leader still had some deterrence ability.
Indeed, by ten in the evening, the ship smoothly arrived at the dock of Beverley Island.
Beverley Island was an island city.
It belonged to no one country, no one developed it, and it was relatively backward, with pirates from nearby waters occupying the majority of the population, along with a sizable native population.
Here, the law had no power.
For some, it might be a paradise, for others, it could be hell.
A merchant ship at the dock naturally attracted a lot of attention from the locals.
When everyone saw the large character “Jimenez” on the ship, their eyes showed greed.
This was a merchant ship from Jimenez.
Jimenez was far from the reach of its own emperor, hence this merchant ship was free to plunder.
Everyone kept watch in secret.
As the gangway was drawn down, a group of muscular men led out a man who was tied and hooded, looking every bit like a criminal.
There were a dozen of these strong men.
At the end of the gangway, a figure in white slowly came into view, as if a gentle moonlight was shining on the earthly world.
It was a young girl.
She walked down the gangway at leisure.
At that moment, countless eyes in the darkness revealed unabashed desires.
For the first time on this barren land, beauty had descended voluntarily, making many people’s blood boil.
