He… what did he just say?
He wants to give me this ship?
The expression on Jack's face instantly froze.
His eyes, which always darted around quickly, were filled with disbelief and confusion.
Is this kid… crazy?
This is a brand new warship, armed to the teeth!
Its value is more than a thousand gold!
He just casually says he's giving it away?
Is there such a good thing in this world?
Jack's first reaction was disbelief.
He felt that Roger was definitely playing a trick on him, that this was a new trap from the young man.
"You… you're not kidding, are you?"
Jack's voice was a little dry.
"Do I look like I'm kidding?" Roger retorted.
On the deck, the other pirates were also stunned.
"Captain! No!"
Billy was the first to get anxious. He rushed to Roger and shouted loudly.
"We worked so hard to build this ship! How can you just give it to an outsider!"
"That's right, Captain! Please reconsider!"
Even though he had a good relationship with Jack, Gibbs still quickly advised him.
"This is our home!"
Although Hanson and the others didn't speak, their expressions were all full of confusion and opposition.
They had finally found a leader worth following and had a powerful warship.
How could they give all of this away because of a Pirate King who appeared out of nowhere?
"Quiet, everyone."
Facing everyone's opposition, Roger just calmly waved his hand.
His prestige was evident at this moment.
Even though he made such a seemingly absurd decision, the crew, though confused, subconsciously shut their mouths and chose to obey.
Jack Sparrow saw all of this, and his evaluation of Roger in his heart went up another level.
This young man not only had money and skill but also possessed astonishing leadership charisma.
What was his background?
"Captain Sparrow,"
Roger ignored the crew's reactions and just looked at Jack.
"Don't you want this ship?"
"I'll give you this opportunity."
"As long as you help me accomplish one thing."
Jack's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
He didn't know what Roger was up to.
But he knew this might be the best opportunity he'd encounter recently.
An opportunity to make a comeback, to regain the black pearl and fight against that traitor Barraba!
"What is it?"
Jack suppressed his excitement and asked in a deep voice.
"It's simple."
A devilish smile appeared on Roger's face.
"I want you to help me steal the black pearl."
Roger's words had ten times more impact than his previous statement of "I'll give you the ship."
The entire deck instantly erupted.
"The black pearl?!"
"My God! The Captain wants to steal the black pearl?!"
"Isn't that a cursed ghost ship? It's full of undead monsters!"
The pirates discussed in horror, looking at Roger as if he were a complete lunatic.
Even Billy, who had always blindly admired Roger, turned pale with fright.
"Captain… that… that's the black pearl…"
And Jack Sparrow himself was as if struck by lightning, his whole body frozen in place.
Steal… steal the black pearl?
This kid… does he know what he's saying?
The black pearl was an eternal pain in Jack's heart, and it was also something he dreamed of taking back.
But he also knew better than anyone.
How difficult it was to snatch the ship back from Barraba and his crew of cursed undead.
That was simply an impossible mission!
This young man named Roger, he not only knew about the black pearl, he knew they were cursed.
Now, he even wants to steal it?
He's crazier than me!
This was the only thought in Jack Sparrow's mind.
"What? Scared?"
Roger looked at Jack's stunned expression and deliberately provoked him.
"I thought the famous Captain Jack Sparrow wasn't afraid to do anything."
"Who… who said I'm scared!"
Provoked by him, Jack immediately straightened his back and retorted with his neck stiff.
Though he was scared to death inside.
"It's just… it's just that this matter is too risky!"
Jack tried to regain some sanity.
"That ship, and the people on it, they… they are immortal!"
"I know they are immortal."
Roger nodded.
"But I also know how to make them mortal again."
Roger's words once again left Jack stunned.
He… he even knows that?
Jack felt his brain wasn't working anymore.
This feeling was so damn awful!
"How about it, Captain Sparrow?"
Roger looked at him, throwing out the final bait.
"A multiple-choice question."
"Either you continue to be a vagabond, dreaming your unattainable dream of revenge."
"Or, you cooperate with me."
"As long as you can help me steal the black pearl, I will make you the freest Pirate King on the Seven Seas again."
"After it's done, this explorer will be yours."
"And, I won't let you suffer a loss."
"I will use it as a foundation to build a brand new, invincible fleet, belonging only to you, Jack Sparrow!"
"The price is just… one black pearl!"
In this world, there are too many strange things.
For example, the black pearl, it is the fastest ship in the world, and it also has self-healing capabilities.
No matter how much damage it takes, it can be restored to its original state the next day!
The value of this ship lies in this point.
Roger can steal the black pearl and then use it as a basis for modifications!
Every word of Roger's was full of infinite temptation.
The blueprint he described was so beautiful that Jack Sparrow couldn't breathe.
No matter how good the black pearl was, it was still just one ship.
Compared to a fleet, choosing the fleet is always more profitable!
To dominate the ocean, the black pearl alone wouldn't do, but a fleet could.
That was what he dreamed of!
Although he didn't know why Roger was helping him so much, he felt there must be a trick.
However, the temptation of the fleet was too great.
So great that he was willing to bet everything for it!
"Alright!"
Jack Sparrow gritted his teeth, and a blazing fire ignited in his eyes, which always held a hint of mockery.
"I'm in!"
"However, I also have one condition!"
"Speak."
"From now on, in front of me, please don't call yourself Captain again."
Jack extended his finger, pointing at Roger, then at himself.
"Because, on this great sea, there will always be only one Captain."
"And that is, Captain Jack Sparrow!"
After speaking, he gave Roger an incredibly arrogant and confident smile.
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