Chapter 193 Half-Dragon Nana, the Last Supper?

"Uncle Basil."

Seeing this one-eyed old man, Xia En didn't dare to slack off and said respectfully: "I'm back."

In John's memory, the one-eyed pirate named Basil seemed ordinary, but he was actually the first mate of the Black Sails and Augustine's true confidant.

On this island of thousands of ships, Basil is equivalent to Augustine's steward, managing the trivial affairs here for him.

The respect for status is evident.

For John himself, Basil was also the initiator who led him on the secret path, with a relationship similar to that of master and disciple.

Therefore, when facing Basil, Xia En would work hard and try not to reveal any flaws.

"I've heard everything about the sea."

Basil looked into Shane's eyes and smiled kindly: "You did a good job."

"That man named Philip should have been killed a long time ago. If the captain hadn't said it was a test for you, I would have done it myself."

"As for those two ships, you handled them well. You are worthy of being the young master I recognize."

The old man seemed polite and well-dressed.

Just looking at his appearance, it is hard to imagine that he was once a powerful pirate who licked blood from his sword.

The murderous intent occasionally revealed in his eyes was much stronger than Xia En's.

Xia En's mind turned and asked Basil an unexpected question.

"Who else was attacked besides me?"

Basil narrowed his one eye slightly and replied: "Lao Wu, Lao Ba and Lao Ten."

"Among them, Lao Shi was the worst. Even the boat was lost, and only one person escaped with serious injuries."

Hearing this, Xia En felt awe-inspiring.

Counting himself, four apostles were attacked!

Even if the mastermind behind the scenes did not use all his strength, it was enough to show that this attack was unusual.

Perhaps, more than one force has started testing?

So, Shane asked directly: "Uncle Basil, can I go see Mr. Augustine?"

As one of the twelve apostles and as an adopted son, the request to meet Augustine was reasonable.

But Basil shook his head slightly.

Xia En's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.

Could it be that Augustine's injury was so severe that he couldn't see anyone anymore?

Basil shook his head again: "Don't worry, young master, the captain's condition is not that good, but it's not that bad either."

Shane became even more confused.

What do you mean by not that good and not that bad?

Why did a pirate become the Riddler?

Basil didn't explain much, just said: "There will be a dinner party tonight. The captain will not show up, but the other apostles will be there."

"Please also ask Master John to attend on time."

Xia En nodded: "I will."

He has not forgotten that his trial mission, in addition to protecting Augustine's safety, is also to uncover the traitors among the Twelve Apostles!

This dinner is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.

Seeing him agreeing so readily, a flash of surprise flashed in Basil's eyes.

In the past, John was not bad in terms of strength, but his personality was a little hard to describe, and he didn't look like a pirate.

Especially when facing other apostles, they have an attitude of fear and avoidance.

Now, after suffering this incident, his character seems to have finally changed a lot.

Basil sighed: "Master John, you have grown up, this is good."

"The captain will be very happy if he knows about it."

Hearing this, Xia En's mood was a little complicated.

After all, he is not the real John Smith, he just temporarily occupies this body.

This kind of sincere concern from the elder made him feel a little guilty and a little envious for no reason.

Not long after, Basil left first, saying he wanted to inform the other apostles.

Xia En asked the crew members on the ship to disperse on their own, and he walked towards his residence on the island with the dust.

Along the way, Xia En silently observed this pirate kingdom.

This Ten Thousand Ships Island can be said to be surrounded by ports, with countless large and small ships moored in the ports.

Some seemed to have won a battle and returned triumphantly, while others seemed to have been robbed, and all the pirates on the ship were injured.

Others seemed to be just the most ordinary fishing boats, returning with a boatload of fish, and the crew members all had smiles on their faces.

In areas closer to the center of the island, there are of course supporting pubs, casinos, residential areas, and gorgeous call girls.

It looks somewhat similar to the [Insanity Islands] I visited before.

However, Xia En also clearly felt that there was an invisible order on this island.

This kind of order restrained the pirates who had no taboos, and also gave the people on the island a sense of identity and belonging.

They are not passers-by to this island, but citizens of the [Pirate Principality]!

Thinking of this, Xia En felt a little incredible.

A group of pirates who are "outlaw gangsters" actually identify with a place?

Next to him, Hui Yun looked at the passers-by around him, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"This [Pirate Principality] is more like a country than the small kingdoms on land."

"That Augustine is truly the only pirate king in history."

"only?"

Shane was a little surprised.

He didn't know much about past history and thought that the [Pirate Principality] existed before Augustine.

Hui Yun nodded: "Yes, he is the only one."

"Augustine was the founder of the [Pirate Principality], and after his death, the kingdom quickly fell apart."

"Afterwards, a few pirates also established their own kingdoms under his name, but they did not have Augustine's ability, and they were wiped out by the Royal Navy of the time within a few years."

Xia En thought about it seriously and felt that it was not surprising.

This [Pirate Principality] itself existed because of Augustine.

Once Augustine died, the invisible order was gone, and the principality was also dispersed.

Suddenly, Huiyun said with a grin: "Captain John, can you take me with you to the dinner party tonight?"

"I promise not to cause you any trouble."

Xia En said directly: "No."

The reason for his refusal was simple, he did not trust this secret pather named Huiyun.

Although Huiyun claimed that his trial mission was to protect Augustine, this could also be a lie.

As for the oath that Huiyun made, Xia En believed it instead.

Because when he swore, the [Secret Sea] did emit a strange wave, proving the validity of the oath.

Huiyun sighed and did not continue to force it.

At the same time, he was more and more curious about Shane's true identity.

From the previous battles, Shane was clearly used to fighting at sea, and he was most likely a captain.

But his attitude towards the pirates was not like that of a pirate captain.

Especially this kind of meticulous mind, which was almost like the style of the Federal Navy.

But if he was a member of the Federal Navy, how could he not have heard of his name Huiyun?

Huiyun muttered in his heart: "It's really strange..."

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Not long after.

Shane came to his residence on the island.

This is a small manor, and the style is somewhat like the aristocratic buildings on the mainland.

There were even several maids who came up to welcome Shane.

Think about it, John is one of the twelve apostles after all, so it's not surprising to have such treatment.

After bathing, Shane changed his clothes with the help of the maid, and then saw his appearance in the mirror.

In terms of appearance alone, John Smith is not much worse than Shane, and he is quite handsome.

But he was even younger, like a big boy who hadn't grown up, or in other words, he was just a teenager.

Black hair, black pupils, delicate face with a gentle intention... It reminds people of poets and painters.

Plus this beautiful and exquisite clothes, he doesn't look like a pirate at all, but more like a noble young master.

Shane smiled bitterly.

No wonder John had almost no prestige on the ship before.

How could the pirates with fierce temperaments be convinced by such a beautiful and soft character?

After thinking about it, Shane asked the maid beside him: "Do you have any simple clothes?"

The maid smiled and said: "I think the young master looks good like this."

Shane just smiled faintly and asked again: "Do you have any simple clothes?"

The personal maid suddenly didn't dare to laugh, and immediately asked someone to take two undecorated clothes and asked carefully.

"Are these two okay?"

"Yes."

After changing clothes, Shane left the manor.

The two personal maids whispered in the room, secretly gossiping.

"I think the young master has changed a little."

"What has changed?"

"Become... a little scary."

"The young master is a pirate after all, I think the young master is more manly..."

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After leaving the manor, Shane walked directly to a palace in the center of the island.

Yes, it is a palace.

However, its style is different from the palace in [Coral City]. It is more rough and barbaric, like those ancient temples.

Similarly, this palace is also built from the wreckage of a ship.

As soon as Shane walked to the door of the palace, he saw a tall woman.

There was a circle of fine scales and a petite horn on her forehead.

She had a long tail behind her, and the scales on the tail were deep red, reflecting a strange luster in the sunset.

Combined with her deep vertical pupils, the identity of this woman is naturally obvious.

Half-dragon.

She was originally waving goodbye to the pirates beside her.

"Oh, don't worry about me, it's just dinner, what's the big deal?"

"I don't have these muscles for nothing!"

"Don't worry, they won't dare to bully me!"

Hearing this vulgar and generous tone, it is very pirate-like.

The female half-dragon had just sent away the other pirates, and when she turned around, she saw Shane coming towards her.

She frowned at first, thinking that this frail little white face in front of her seemed to have seen it somewhere before?

On second thought, isn't this John, who is also an apostle like her?

Thinking of the elders who persuaded her earnestly before the promotion to play her role well, the female half-dragon reluctantly walked to Shane and greeted her.

"John, you're here..."

Before she finished speaking, the expression of the female half-dragon changed.

"Huh? You..."

Shane's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this seemingly reckless guy saw through her identity at a glance?

At this time, the half-dragon walked up to Shane, sniffed him up and down, his eyes sparkling.

"John, you smell so good!"

"...Ah?"

Shae was stunned.

He never thought that this half-dragon would say such a thing.

But after careful thinking, Shane suddenly realized.

On the island where the ancient dragon fell, he not only unlocked the talent of [Dragon Physique], but also bathed in dragon blood himself, and his body was already stained with the smell of ancient dragons.

Not to mention, Shane also got [The Majesty of the Bronze Dragon] from Xiange.

And John's body inherited his ability, naturally with the breath of ancient dragons, which is why this half-dragon can sense it.

In Shane's mind, the other party's information quickly emerged.

This half-dragon is called Nana, and she is also one of the twelve apostles.

With a unique body, [Warrior] Secret Path, ranked eighth among the apostles.

That is the "Old Eight" in Basil's mouth.

As for John, he is naturally the last old twelfth.

However, whether Nana is a trialist who participates in the promotion ritual, Shane can't tell yet.

Because before this, Nana has an extremely generous personality.

At this time, Nana hugged Shane's shoulders affectionately, smelling his scent and said, "Brother John, I heard that you were also attacked?"

"But from your appearance, you should have solved all the enemies, right?"

"Good job! As apostles, we can't embarrass Lord Augustine."

Nana's strength was amazing, and Shane couldn't break free without using a little more strength.

But if he really used all his strength, he might hurt Nana, so he had no choice but to accept the action of hugging her shoulders.

It was the two heavy things that made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Shane pulled the corner of his mouth and asked, "Sister Nana, you don't have scars?"

Nana waved her hand carelessly: "If it was the Nana of the past, she might have been injured, but I'm not that weak!"

Hearing this.

Shane's movements suddenly paused.

This kind of words are not what the real Nana would say.

And Nana also knew that she had said something wrong, and her muscles tightened and stood straight in an instant.

Shane had a hard time holding back his laughter.

This half-dragon woman is so easy to guess.

He hadn't even tried to test her, but she had already revealed herself.

However, Shane pretended that nothing had happened and asked, "Have you seen the other apostles? Are they injured?"

Nana replied, "Yes, the fifth one is fine, but the tenth one is in a bad state, with a broken hand."

"Alas, those bastards are so bold that they even dared to rob our ship!"

"But don't be afraid, I'm here to protect you!"

As she said that, Nana patted Shane's shoulder hard, shaking his arm a little numb.

Nana was also surprised by this move and said in surprise.

"Huh? You look thin, but you're still quite strong!"

Shane couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The half-dragon's style of doing things reminded him of Reina, the female captain of the Giant a long time ago.

After Shane chatted with Nana for a few more words, he walked with her to the side hall of the palace, ready to attend the last dinner.

Pushing open a door, several apostles were waiting for them at the dining table.