Chapter 2

Despicable

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Looking across the entire fleet, the only one who remained calm under the watchful gaze of First Officer Raymond was a young man with black hair, who smiled serenely: "I specialize in this. Not to call you out, but having a bad habit of not eating fish after long voyages at sea, are you being pretentious? As the saying goes, a scoundrel is indeed pretentious—hey, hey, hey, what do you think you're doing? Those who do not cherish food will be punished by heaven—"

The young man with black hair spoke while raising the tattered burlap sack in his hand, which contained several fish

The task of Lord Lan holding onto the thigh has failed

Not far away, the first mate Raymond, without hesitation, flipped the table and clapped his hands twice with a sense of relief. He then furrowed his handsome brow and, with an air of arrogance that invited resentment, addressed the young man with black hair, who was now frozen in place and covered in condiments and fish, in a condescending tone: "First, clean yourself up, and then clean this place. Remember to open the windows to let the smell out. Tonight, I will be on watch on the deck."

A small white pomfret with a seductive little tail slapped his face

It is said that you should take care of me

The ship named after such a sea monster, the "Leviathan," is often compared to the famous vessel "Siz" currently owned by Captain Barobasero of Lando's father. If "Siz" is the ship that all navigators of Babylonian seas yearn for, then the "Leviathan" holds even greater renown

The young man with black hair, referred to as "ugly monkey," took a sharp breath, his chest heaving violently. With a murderous gaze, he looked down at the man in front of him, crossing his arms as he surveyed him. Finally, when his peripheral vision inadvertently caught sight of something behind the man, he suddenly paused, his eyes brightening. A smirk appeared on his lips as he tilted his chin up and said, "But I can cook!"

In the past, there was an old captain who acted as a mediator; now that the old captain is gone, two individuals, whose personalities and codes of conduct are vastly different, have experienced their first "adjustment" in a chaotic manner.

Leviathan, described in the Book of Isaiah as the "twisting serpent," is recorded in the Ugaritic epic as Litan, characterized as the "coiling serpent," a colossal monster from the sea

Before he could even open his mouth to speak, he saw an old military supply officer who had followed his father for many years rush over, grabbing his shoulder and shaking it vigorously a few times: "Master Lan, the old captain has passed away! From now on, you are our 'Captain Barcelloro'!"

In his childhood, Lando always regarded the words spoken by his father as bedtime stories, and he found his father's heartfelt and vivid performances to be remarkably realistic. However, he never anticipated that this story, which he had always considered a fairy tale, would be brought up again at the very last moment of his father's life

Raymond sneered, "Shameless."

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Above

He inhaled sharply, and without hesitation, reached out with his large hand to completely cover the face of the young man with black hair who was happily biting at his shoulder, pushing him away. As the latter's face was pushed aside, his fist swung out, and the man found himself in a flurry, quickly grasping his wrist and twisting it behind his back—this series of movements occurred within just a few seconds. Lando felt as if he were dancing a waltz with a gentleman, elegantly spinning one hundred eighty degrees, his hips slightly jutting out, his back turned to his 'dance partner'.

A salted fish landed on his nose.

The man unhesitatingly swatted away the overly pale hand in front of him, which had suffered from insufficient sunlight, and coldly remarked: "I am in charge on this ship now; I do not support useless individuals"

Fish

News came from the deck that Master Lan was carrying a bag of rotten fish into the cabin where the old captain's body was placed

Randall felt as if his heart had deeply sunk into the ocean along with the rolling waves—there was neither joy nor disgust, only a blankness in his mind

"What are you doing?" The man remained remarkably calm, raising his hand to rudely wipe the bite mark on his neck, which was bleeding, with his thumb. He glanced at it in front of him and immediately let out an extremely disdainful "tch" sound.

Hmm, how is that possible? Wake up quickly

There is not even a window, let alone a door

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The man halted his search, turned around, and silently gazed at the young man with black hair sitting by the bed, as if urging him to speak up quickly.

Are you able to calculate the accounts for the purchases?

You are not worthless

Who says I am useless

The deckhands were bustling about, eagerly sharing the news and taking their positions, all preparing to welcome the first "deck battle" since the old captain's passing. The main combatants were Young Master Lando and the ship's second-in-command, First Mate Raymond.

"Why are you pushing me—don't touch me—don't lift me up either—ah ah ah what are you doing let go of me—"

Tall, mighty, handsome, and dashing, he is known as "the treasure of Babylon walking on the sea, the most brilliant pearl in the history of navigation." He is the destination in the hearts of countless young girls, the adopted son in the hearts of millions of married women, and the coveted top position of the Babylonian maritime hierarchy that the Royal Navy of Sildon strives to court. Versatile in both literature and martial arts, adept in commerce and trade, he has repelled countless pirates. He is referred to in both the underworld and the legitimate world as the "Iron Rooster," a title that signifies his highest principle of conduct: never spending a dime, only earning for himself.

Rand stumbled a few times, his eyes wide with anger as he shouted: "Raymond!"

Oh," the young man with black hair rubbed his belly, then lifted his eyelids to calmly glance at the sailors on the deck, "Let's talk about it when he returns. For now, everyone should go about their business—oh right, does anyone want to eat fish tonight?

Randall spoke while pointing to the dining table located behind the first mate. The man followed the proud lift of the other person's chin and immediately saw the array of fish displayed on the table, served on exquisite plates and utensils—fish, fish, fish—various kinds of fish, steamed, boiled, roasted, cold tossed, and marinated, an entire table full of fish

The first mate Raymond is back!

Leviathan

An unidentified creature poked his dog's eye

After Raymond had viewed the remains of the old captain and arranged the remaining matters, he walked steadily back to the door of his cabin. Upon pushing the door open, he immediately caught sight of a young man with black hair sitting on his bed, who happened to look up at the sound of the door opening. Their gazes collided in the air, locking onto each other.

Raymond looked at the table full of various fish

In the first round of the intense deck battle, First Officer Raymond emerged victorious

Before the words of the young man with black hair had finished, a loud crash was heard, accompanied by a clattering sound. He was taken aback and, upon focusing his gaze, saw countless plates along with a table full of steamed, boiled, roasted, cold, and marinated dishes—a large table of fish—flying towards his face.

Randall still remembers that when he was a child, his father would always deceive him, telling him that the "Leviathan" was hidden in the deepest part of that island—a place that was the safest and would never be found by evildoers

Randall always heard his father boast that he had owned the "Divine Gift" before the "Ciz". Along with the frequent mention of this ship came the story that his captain father loved to tell him about how he lost his way in an extraordinary storm and ultimately docked the ship at an island that was as rich and joyful as a dream.

Following behind the weeping spherical sailor, the young man with black hair expressionlessly carried his bag of expensive sea fish back to the dock. At this moment, it was evident that the fleet moored at the dock had completed unloading, and the now vacant deck was densely packed with a large crowd of people, as if everyone had temporarily left their work posts.

I will find it myself without him having to say so

Set sail on the Leviathan to seek new lands, my son

The veins at his temples throbbed, and he realized he had found the source of the "nauseating odor"

Regarding Raymond's unwillingness to venture out and establish his own business despite possessing both reputation and strength, Lando believes: Flattery without cause is either treachery or theft, a deceitful thief

He raised his head and looked around, only to see the flickering flames of the torches held by the sailors, as if they were about to turn the night into day. The firelight danced, illuminating the eyes of every sailor on the deck—at that moment, Lando felt as if he could see his father, who was still relatively young, from over a decade ago. Back then, he was just a child, lying on the large table in the captain's cabin with his captain father, speculating together about what kind of new land awaited them in the uncharted corners of the map that had yet to be drawn.

It is said that one must seek the Leviathan.

The young man with black hair did not speak; however, when the word "captain" penetrated his ears, it unexpectedly overlapped with the children's repeated calls of "Captain Bartholomew" from this afternoon. That sound echoed in his ears with an unusually piercing quality, almost becoming a spell.

The young man with black hair jumped up, reaching out, as if he wanted to poke the man in front of him in the nose with his finger, exclaiming: "My father has not yet been buried!"

First Officer Raymond scoffed at this and dismissively remarked: to measure a gentleman's heart with a petty person's mind is trivial!

News from the deck indicated that Master Lan had emerged after staying for twenty minutes, carrying a bag of rotten fish.

Randall said: "I will just sit, just sit, just sit. If you have the ability, take apart the bed and sleep on the floor!"

The logistics department has reported that Master Lan has taken over the kitchen and prepared a feast of fish.

Randall's temple veins throbbed.

Then his "dance partner" lifted her foot and firmly kicked him in the backside.

The monkey can still climb trees to pick coconuts, but unfortunately, I find your cleaning of the boat's hull unsatisfactory. Raymond coldly displayed a mocking expression, stating, "I have no interest in raising a clumsy monkey that runs around erratically and vomits all over others like a seasick pregnant woman."

Randall let out a growl, baring a set of white, sharp teeth like a wild dog as he lunged forward

That island was also the lifelong nightmare of Captain Bartholomew.

Who is Lando? He is the son of the captain of the largest fleet in Babylon and the youngest heir of a distinguished maritime family.

News from the deck indicates that Master Lan's eyes are suspected to be red and swollen

Raymond Road: "My bed is for people to sleep on; monkeys do not have the right to sit on it and defile it"

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News came from the deck that Master Lan Dousha had set up a full fish banquet in the cabin of First Officer Raymond

With a heavy slam, the first mate of the Barcelona fleet ignored the young man with black hair sitting on the edge of the bed and strode towards his cabin. He sniffed the air, as if detecting an unpleasant odor, and a hint of disgust appeared on his icy handsome face. Extending his long arm, he pushed open the cabin window and began to search for the source of the "nauseating smell".

Randall disdainfully remarked: "Despicable!"

The quartermaster, who had been weeping just a moment ago, immediately straightened his back upon hearing the name of the first mate: "The first mate has gone to oversee the unloading and final work; someone has already been sent to notify him, and he is probably on his way back now"

That island was Captain Bartholomew's lifelong dream

The young man with black hair rubbed his temples in pain and asked, "Where has Boss Raymond gone?"

You are the worthless one

Captain Bartholomew has now passed away, leaving behind a vast fleet and a series of unreliable last words ... ? ... In light of this, Lando sighed deeply: Is the era of Captain Bartholomew Lando about to arrive?

Behind him, the young man with black hair who had taken over his bed lazily spoke up: "My dad has a last wish"

At that moment, each sailor held a lit torch in their hands. The dock was very quiet, with only the sound of the sea breeze and waves. When the sailors standing on the deck saw Lando silently walking up onto the deck against the sea wind, someone in the crowd inadvertently let out a sob, as if a valve had been turned on, and amidst the flickering of the flames, the sound of weeping rose and fell, echoing throughout the dock designated for ships in the Balearic Islands.

He turned his head, slightly squinting his eyes as he looked at the young man with black hair in front of him: "Did you do that on purpose?"

The "Leviathan" was a ship that once gained great fame on the Babylonian seas, even being referred to as the "Divinely Granted Vessel". It is said that the ship's construction was so exquisite and its materials so robust that they completely surpassed the shipbuilding technology of the time. It was the fastest and most stable vessel on the Babylonian seas, a multifunctional giant ship whose combat capabilities instilled fear even in the most powerful pirates.

Who is the First Officer Raymond? He is the First Officer of the largest fleet in Babylon Sea and also the youngest and most accomplished maritime expert

The two individuals have never played a game together, whether on the boat or off it

Randall : `` ... ... ''

Raymond: "Dissatisfied? Who are you showing that wild dog-like expression to—"

Shameless

Now, this sentence, which was once regarded as a joke by Lando, has become the old man's last wish

He sprang up swiftly, his hands and feet moving with a dexterity that was astonishing. Although he could not gain any advantage in size and strength against the man, his agile movements and the rapid frequency of his attacks made it seem for a moment as if he were not at a disadvantage. It was not until his fist brushed lightly yet firmly against the man's prominent nose that Raymond finally became enraged

News came from the cabin, where the sound of a heavy object falling and shattering was heard

A report came from the deck that First Officer Raymond had thrown Master Lan out of his cabin

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Calmly pushing aside the hair that was likely smeared with soy sauce from his eyes, he casually took a piece of seaweed that was hanging from his chin, turned around, and placed the cold mixed kelp neatly in the center of Raymond's pillow. Finally, in the dead silence of the room, the young man with black hair turned back around, his bright black eyes fixed intently on the man.

The items on the small table, which had originally escaped disaster, were knocked over and scattered everywhere. Raymond was taken aback that this guy actually had the audacity to come up and engage him in hand-to-hand combat. After being so solidly bumped, he staggered a few steps and collided with the display cabinet behind him. He heard the ominous clattering of various antiques and exotic goods, which had been purchased at great expense, while at the same time, he felt a sharp pain in his neck.

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Do you know how to interpret ocean current weather

News has arrived from the dock that First Officer Raymond has returned

This is a phrase that Captain Bartholomew loves to whisper in his son's ear

When the back of his neck was gripped by a rough hand like a chick, a chill surged up from the soles of his feet without hesitation—then Lando realized that his feet were off the ground—now he truly resembled a chick being lifted by someone.

This "tsk" is simply a "tsk" that ignited Lando's little universe

Are you capable of performing deck work

Captain

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The advantages possessed by First Officer Raymond are all absent in him, and the advantages that First Officer Raymond does not have... are, of course, entirely absent as well

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