The Ultimate Evolution - Chapter 554

Chapter 554
Afterwards, no other unique talents showed up . Yet noteworthily, Sheyan chanced upon an intoxicated drunkard on the island, who could unexpectedly perform a simple maintenance for his ‘+7 West’ saber; barely restoring 30% of its durability .


Hence, Sheyan was spared from deposing of his weapon . Furthermore, that drunkard seemed to be rather proficient in cannon maintenance as well, and was similarly recruited as a talent .
After a two day stint on Trihorn Island, Sheyan then sold off some of the rum and supplies carried on the Dingyuan for high prices . Those were all goods stolen from the gypsies, which provided him with only benefits and zero costs . At present, Trihorn Island was filled with dispirited pirates who drank their sorrows away . Thus, Sheyan managed to fill his basins once again .
On this day, while Sheyan was organizing his rowdy new pirates, a fully loaded merchant ship swayed and anchored by the port . Pirate ships with their suspended black flags appeared like foul houseflies buzzing around it . Still, none dared to make a move, because they all recognized the merchant ship’s flag .
This merchant ship was delivering an abundance of cheap rum, meat and gambling tools after hearing of the exuberant vigor of Trihorn Island . Very naturally, the merchant ship became extremely popularized, and all its goods were swept cleanly .
Strictly speaking, Sheyan recognized the owner of this merchant ship . It was indeed Governor Swann’s representative – Mister McKinney . Facing the indomitable Norrington, Governor Swann wanted to earn for the last time before his return .
Wasn’t there a saying that described this? Five fold profits would suffice for capitalists to brave all treacherous of the gibbet .
After some considerations, Sheyan decided to visit Mr McKinnery by borrowing their prior friendship . He then obtained certain reliable information .
Captain Norrington would be officially assuming the post of Commodore the following day . Governor Swann would be representing the english government to award this honor with a sword . Right now, a stern regimental state of ceremonial preparations was declared in Port Royal . Moreover, to avoid any vengeful reprisals from the pirates, Norrington’s fleets had been distributed to encompass the sea territory around Port Royal; carrying out rigorous checks on any 3-masted or above ships .
Of course, it wasn’t that they didn’t want to inspect single-masted ships . However, those ships were normally fishing boats, and the work required to inspect would be too laborious and may incur the popular grievance of the public . Even for individuals who harbored an errant, a single-masted couldn’t conjure out any storm . Therefore, they shutted one eye to them .
Sheyan wasn’t surprise to hear such a report . After several contemplation, he stuffed several hundreds of guineas to Mister Mckinney and requested to ride his merchant ship back to Port Royal; claiming that he had a certain urgent business that required his prompt return .
McKinney was obviously not convinced and even scoffed disdainfully at Sheyan’s words .
Nevertheless, he didn’t believe that Sheyan and some few followers would dare to cause a ruckus unaccompanied at the inauguration of Captain Norrington . Hence, he accorded to Sheyan’s requested, and stored those several hundred guineas into his private stash .


Then, he left behind several helpers that would continue business here, before raising the sails and setting sail . As the chief trusted aide of Governor Swann, he definitely had to be present for Captain Norrington’s inauguration .
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On this day, mild clouds loomed over the vast horizon . The sky and the sea was separated by a single line . Words were spoken amongst the public that even the skies were pleased with the promotion of Captain Norrington .
At present, Sheyan had reunited with Joshamee Gibbs back at Port Royal, and was chatting with him and two other pirates in a tavern .
Recently, Sheyan hadn’t raised and requested for Joshamee . As such, Joshamee indulged in muddled enjoyment . Besides, Sheyan would cover all his expenses in the bars .
Under Sheyan’s request, they headed towards an external fishing spot at the outskirts of Port Royal . This place was a rugged shoal filled with standing rocks .
Several hundred nautical metres away was droopy reef . with three swaying skeletons hanging suspended from it . Occasionally, the skeletons released fracturing crackles, seemingly about to break off the noose . Perhaps, the skeletons would be chop down, or perhaps it would simply fall into the sea overtime; never to be found again . Beside the skeletons, was a warning signboard .
Pirates Ye be warned .
Truthfully speaking, Joshamee was rather displeased with Sheyan’s arrangement . He reckoned the bosom and buttocks of wenches and rum was much more interesting than fishing underneath the blazing sun .
In spite of that, Sheyan was adamant that a supremely precious and rare fish could be fished at this particular area, and at this particular time . The free loading Joshamee could only grumble as he followed suit .
Sheyan had his gaze fixated on something . Far into the distant sea, there were several tiny white sails . Though they were all single-masted ships, they were evidently awaiting something .
In truth, this was no season to fish . Joshamee was extremely perplex by that irregular sighting, and thus believed in the false words of this so called ‘precious fish’ .
Without a doubt, only Sheyan knew that those individuals were contestants . They definitely were all aware that Jack Sparrow would show up here .


Hence, they intended to test their luck to solicit this legend of inexhaustible charm whose elegance danced lightly around . At the very least, they could make themselves seem familiar .
After nearly half an hour when the sun was at the peak of its might, none was able to fish up any precious fish . Instead, fishes like silvery pomfret and so on were repetitively taking bait .

At this very moment, a tattered sail suddenly appeared in the distant ocean . It was truly a tattered sail . Sheyan squinted his eyes, but continued to angle his rod nonchalantly . In the distant, those white sails immediately congregated over, and even mutual arguments and curses could be heard between them; their contentions in full swing .
Nevertheless at this moment, Jack Sparrow had no desires to be tangled with these group of individuals .
Although the former captain of the Black Pearl was idolized for speed, he had to resort to bailing water out from his shabby little boat every now and then . However, one could notice his boat abruptly sailing faster . Like a slippery loach, it shuttled through the encompassment of those white sails in a flash .
Then, it gently sailed straight for this promontory . Its goal was clear, it was Port Royal .
Instead, Sheyan maintained his nonchalant self of fishing . Yet at this moment, Joshamee could roughly identify the distant sailing boat . His eyes popped widely as his fishing rod dropped into the water .
When the terribly shabby little boat started to nimbly navigate in, the initially absent-minded Joshamee had already took note of the faraway scene . As he awaited Jack Sparrow to sail in, he had already began shouting emotionally .
"Jaccccccccc~~~~Jack!!!!"
Then, he started waving his hands excessively as he raced towards the promontory . Probably due to the spirit connection between the two, Jack Sparrow similarly glanced towards here . As he neared the port, he displayed a rather exaggerated reaction on his face, before revealing a surprised and delightful countenance .
"Gibbs!! What’s an old seadog like you doing here?"
(Author’s note: seadog means loyal and veteran in pirate terms, this is a positive connotation . Like a classic phrase in WOW Karazhan, where veteran players definitely remember clearly . Nielas Aran’s personal bellow is: this beaten dog still has some teeth!)
Joshamee laughed mischievously with widened mouth .
"Cap’n, why can’t I be here . It’s wonderful you’re alright . Those bunch of bilge-suckin’ scoundrels be cursed to feed the fishes in Davy Jone’s locker . "
Jack Sparrow shrugged his shoulders and pushed him aside .
"Ho, I would be fine even if the world succumbs to destruction . Could it be the salty sea breeze has blown jitterish in my eyes . Why do I find this mister rather familiar?"
Sheyan smiled humbly .
"Mister Sparrow, we met before years ago back in a tavern of Turtuga . During then, we engaged in deep discussions over the bodily contours of a female"
Jack Sparrow became briefly distracted, before he spoke with widened mouth .
"Oh, so you are that scallywag! Seaman Yan from the east! I heard you became the Third Mate of Davy Jones?"
"Beloved Captain Sparrow, not long after we parted, I returned to the east after suffering the curse of the Flying Dutchman . I only returned recently . " Sheyan first expressed his current position .
He was aware that Jack Sparrow had sworn an oath with Davy Jones . Davy Jones would lend a hand to salvage the sunken Black Pearl with help of kraken Paul, but Jack Sparrow would have to service the Flying Dutchman for a hundred years ten years later .
According to Sheyan’s knowledge, Jack Sparrow wasn’t intending to abide with his oath . Or perhaps in a more straightforward tone, he planned to renege his debt . Nevertheless, Sheyan wasn’t slightly inclined to interfere with messy scene developing between those two major figures .
Sheyan then fished out two mugs of rum and tossed them to Jack and Joshamee .
"Honestly speaking Mister Sparrow, I was specially awaiting you here . "
Jack Sparrow joyously gulped down several large mouthfuls before releasing his breath and inquired curiously .
"Awaiting me? You knew I’d be arriving here?"
Sheyan nodded .
"Aye . "
Captain Jack was even more intrigued .
"How did you know?"
Sheyan raised his hand as the veil masqueraded Taitish strolled out with humble noddings .
"This is a powerful diviner of a gypsy clan . It was she who divined this after expending great efforts and price . "
On Sheyan’s orders, Taitish gracefully bowed and greeted .
"Mr Jack Sparrow . It wasn’t a simple affair to look into the near paths of your fate . I paid an immense cost . "
Jack stroked his beard and replied .
"That sounds rather reasonable . So, what be ye seeking me for?"