Chapter 206
Chapter 206
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 206
Chapter Title: Reborn as the Plum Blossom Swordsman in a Count's Family
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"Can I stay by your side and watch, Captain? I'll just stand there and do nothing."
"The pirates might insult you, my lord. It would be safer to retreat to the cabin."
"I'll really just watch and do nothing."
Zertin stared at me intently.
"Captain Zertin! All hands battle-ready!"
A sailor who had been rushing across the deck shouted his report. The pirate ship was drawing closer.
"Haa. No helping it, then. You must stay by my side."
Zertin, with no time to argue, let out a sigh and spoke.
"I won't cause any trouble, so don't worry."
I gazed at the pirate ship. It was my first time encountering pirates, and I was quite excited.
The pirate ship was a midsize brigantine, smaller than the Zertin. At the top of its sails fluttered a flag on a black background depicting a white skull with a sword in its mouth. A classic pirate flag.
'Whoa. This reminds me of that pirate movie I watched in middle school.'
The movie's OST started playing automatically in my head.
Bum bum bum bumbum bum bum…
'Wait, no. This is the background music from that pirate manga. The movie OST was different… What was it? Damn.'
It had been so long since I'd seen the movie that I couldn't remember.
My hand instinctively reached for the smartphone in my pocket, then stopped. No internet in this world. I couldn't just search it up.
'……Should I pop back to reality for a sec? It's bugging me.'
By now, the pirate ship was right upon us. The Zertin and the pirate vessel maintained about a 10-meter distance.
A man standing on the pirate ship spotted us and burst into loud laughter.
"Hahahaha! We're the Blood Dagger Pirates!"
He had a black coat draped over his shoulders and wore a large hat. A cutlass gleamed in his hand. Ragged pirates surrounded him.
The moment I saw them, I was disappointed.
'These beggar bastards are pirates?'
They didn't look the part at all. Their clothes were torn to shreds like rags, their bodies filthy black from lack of washing. Their hygiene was so abysmal it was a wonder they'd survived this long.
'Blood Dagger Pirates, my ass. Why are they all wielding cutlasses?'
At least their weapons looked sharp.
"We're a merchant vessel affiliated with the Jerrial Merchant Guild, operating out of the Cobalt Kingdom."
Zertin calmly addressed the excited pirates. Declaring his affiliation was also a warning: the Jerrial Merchant Guild backed him, so let's keep it civil.
"Jerrial Merchant Guild?"
The pirate captain muttered, then twisted his lips into a greedy smirk.
"The Jerrial Guild must be loaded! We'll kill you all and plunder everything!"
"Captain! Calm down! If you think rationally, we can all profit here!"
"Profit comes from killing you lot. Or what? Planning to abandon ship and jump into the sea? I'd welcome that! Jump in now, you landlubbers!"
Pirates in this world were total scum. Pirates were the final pit stop for life's dead-end criminals.
"Captain! We have toll money for you! No need for bloodshed!"
"Kekeke. Are you an idiot? Kill you, and the ship and cargo are mine. Just take tolls and scram? Are you insane?"
"If needed, we'll add food to the toll."
"Fucking moron. Kekeke."
"……Have you forgotten the Pirate Alliance rules? Avoid combat and plunder when possible—that's one of them!"
"Pirate Alliance? I ditched those cowards ages ago!"
"You've got balls. Not scared of the Black Shark of the Pirate Alliance?!"
"Black Shark? That punk's as good as dead. What are you waiting for, you worthless shits? Ram the ship!"
At the pirate captain's bellow, his crew frantically rowed closer.
Zertin's face hardened.
"Captain Zertin. Things aren't going smoothly."
"……My apologies, my lord. I didn't expect pirates this reckless. But rest assured—our crew isn't weak."
They looked it.
Compared to the pirates, the sailors were trained, well-fed, and in good shape.
"Battle's imminent, so please retreat to the safety of the cabin…."
"No. I'll help."
Before he could finish, I drew my sword.
Thud!
The pirate ship crashed into the Zertin.
"Kyahahaha! Kill them all! Plunder! This ship's mine now!"
"Kieeeek!"
"Kuaaaak!"
"Kwaaaak!"
The pirates screeched as they swarmed aboard. The sailors grouped in threes and fives, forming lines to meet them.
Zertin drew his sword from his belt. Aura flickered and rose from the blade.
"My lord, stay by my side. I'll protect… My lord?!"
I had already dashed past him toward the pirate ship, aiming for the captain. Unless it was for show, he was likely the strongest. I gripped my sword tighter.
"Some young master charging in without fear!"
He swung his cutlass. Speed impossible with raw muscle alone. He could use mana.
'Top-tier aura user, at least.'
Clang!
I parried the cutlass, slipped inside his guard, and targeted his solar plexus.
"Y-You bastard!"
He retreated swiftly.
Watching his moves, I was certain of victory. Mana use meant nothing if he couldn't control his body or wield a sword properly. No way I'd lose to this guy.
One variable, though.
Rock.
The ship rocked on the waves.
My balance wavered slightly.
His didn't budge. Decades at sea had inured him. His eyes gleamed under the brim of his hat.
"Heh. The sea's too dangerous for a kid like you."
His cutlass aimed for my opening.
Shadow Heaven Style: Moon Veil.
My upper body slid through the air like silk, dodging the cutlass. I countered instantly, my sword slicing his shoulder and chest.
"Kuuk!"
He recoiled in shock, eyes flickering with faint fear. He'd gauged my skill.
"Th-This fucker! Surround and kill this one first!"
"Yes, Captain!"
The remaining pirates on their ship encircled me, weapons trained.
"Even the swiftest dies to a dozen stabs! Kill him, lads!"
The pirate captain raised his cutlass and commanded.
"Yes sir! Die!"
As their blades closed in, I opened my mouth.
"Pika…."
"Pika?"
"Pikachu!!"
Blue lightning erupted from my body, shocking all nearby pirates. I unleashed full power.
The pirates couldn't react. No fleeing, no screaming.
I stopped the discharge, and they collapsed. Dead.
"M-Magic?!"
The sole survivor was the mana-using captain, barely twitching.
"Not magic. And you're dying anyway—what's it matter knowing?"
"Spa—"
I severed his head. Never planned to spare him.
I turned. Over 20 pirates left.
They flinched at my gaze, exchanging looks before charging or leaping overboard.
I cut down the chargers. Ignored the jumpers—the sea was monster territory. Swimming without a ship was suicide. Sea beasts would devour them soon.
I hopped back to the Zertin.
"Impressive, my lord. Your swordsmanship is superb, but that lightning…."
"Artifact. For self-defense."
"Are you injured? You seem displeased."
A bit disappointed in the pirates. Wanted a fiercer fight, but they were weaker than expected.
"Just rusty from lack of action."
"What of their ship? You slew the captain, so ownership is yours."
"Up close, it's a rickety old thing. No treasure in sight…."
"If you wish to dispose of it, would you sell to me?"
"To you?"
"Technically, to the Jerrial Merchant Guild. Payment upon docking."
I glanced at the pirate ship. Worn, but seaworthy.
A port city's lord should own a few vessels.
'Nah, not now. Later, have dwarves learn shipbuilding and build proper ones.'
Owning a pirate scow would tarnish my dignity.
"Sure. Handle it. I'm heading to the cabin for rest."
"Yes. Rest well."
I passed Zertin and entered the cabin. His shouts followed.
"We've captured the pirate ship! Move, quick!"
We arrived at the port.
Sold the pirate ship to the Jerrial Guild and got paid. Paid Zertin separately for transport.
Not the end. We hired a carriage to Bravro City, home of Goldway Academy. Three days from the port.
"Hold up. Stop the carriage."
I opened the window and yelled at the coachman.
The driver of the twin-horse carriage halted with a puzzled look.
"What's the matter, Baron?"
"Nothing much. Let's rest a bit."
"We're an hour from the city…."
"Saw a nice view from the window. Wait here a while."
"…Yes. As you wish."
The coachman replied grudgingly. Just a hired commoner—he had no choice.
"Master. What're you thinking?"
Kelly yawned and asked.
"It's a milestone coming here. Time for something memorable. Follow me."
I led the three maids away from the carriage to a spot with a large rock. We climbed atop it.
"Wow…."
Rizel gasped in admiration.
From the rock, Bravro metropolis sprawled before us.
Our eyes locked on Goldway Academy in one corner. A massive structure evoking the royal palace—white, elegant. Anyone would nod in awe at its beauty.
"Amazing…."
Kelly murmured softly.
"Alright, then."
I said, dropping my pants. Gripped my dangling cock and aimed at Goldway Academy.
"What're you doing? No way that's…."
"Goldway Academy. Gotta commemorate with some gold water. What're you waiting for? Drop your panties and lift your skirts."
"Master, are you insane?"
Kelly said sternly.
"It's an order, Kelly. It's commemorative! Goldway demands gold water. Film and edit it—epic video."
"……Head maid! Stop him…."
Kelly's words caught as she addressed Yuria. Yuria had instantly dropped her black panties and hiked her skirt.
"Kelly, Master's orders are absolute. Maids obey any command. Drop your panties and lift your skirt."
"Head maid's so cool-headed usually, but weird about Master. Right, Rizel? …Rizel?"
Kelly glanced aside and gaped. Rizel had already bared her pussy, pale orange bush neatly trimmed.
"Kelly sis! Feels great! You too!"
Kelly looked around.
Yuria exposed her silver heart-shaped pubic hair, ready to unleash freely.
"……Am I the crazy one?"
"Hurry, Kelly. Everyone's waiting."
"Fine, fine…."
Kelly sighed, dropped her panties, and lifted her skirt. Bald, pristine pussy.
I deployed the auto-camera in midair.
"Good. I'll countdown. Piss on one. 3. 2. 1."
Yuria and I went immediately, but Rizel and Kelly lagged a beat. Unfamiliar with public urination.
"Whew. This openness… Thrilling beyond words."
Goldway Academy seemed defiled by gold water.
Meanwhile, at Goldway Academy.
Someone frowned, peering out the window.
Gazing far off, beyond normal human sight.
"……What the hell are those crazy bastards?"