C16 The Captain's Punishment

After Jimmy treated his wound, he declined Hillpeter's offer to arrange someone to take over his duty, and climbed up the tall watchtower.

The crow has been waiting here.

Why is there a nauseating smell on the ship?

Jimmy was stunned for a moment, then he climbed into the lookout tower and hung the safety rope in the slot beside him.

Stench? I didn't smell any odor at all...

Alright, you don't need to worry about these things anymore. Do you know the exploration area of navigation?

Jimmy nodded, and he took out a pencil to doodle on a crumpled piece of paper.

That's it.

Very good, there is a target Sky Island on this route.

Jimmy glanced at the crow's eerie eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.

I feel that there is a high probability that the captain will order to return.

Why?

Because of the recent encounter with the ghostly fog, the Crescent Moon has consumed a lot of feathers and water. Judging by the current supply situation, we simply cannot reach the exploration area.

No! No, no! The target island is not far away. It is right ahead. How can we turn back at this moment!

The crow spoke and pecked a small dot on the crumpled navigation map. Jimmy looked and indeed it wasn't far.

I can't go directly to the captain and say there's an island ahead...

The crow stopped there, standing still like a sculpture for a long time. Jimmy even thought it was dead. He carefully poked the crow's head with the tip of his pencil.

The crow suddenly opened its eyes, which startled Jimmy. It flew onto Jimmy's shoulder and whispered a few words into his ear.

Jimmy widened his eyes in disbelief.

If the island ahead does not have the conditions for supply, then the whole ship's crew will die.

Although I cannot approach that floating island, I have seen it from afar, and there must be people living on it.

Just having people is not enough, there must be feather energy ore above, otherwise how to supplement feather energy?

There is a feathered ore, which I have seen from afar.

From afar...

Jimmy was speechless. He asked the crow, 'How far is far? Why can't you fly closer to the island and take a good look? '

I can't fly over.

Why?

In response to Jimmy's question, it was the gaze of a crow, as well as the gradually surging whisper within him.

Jimmy stood still, sweating profusely.

Are you questioning me?

Jimmy couldn't answer, his whole body was stiff, unable to move anywhere.

Inside the captain's cabin, Albert's work is not going smoothly, and all his thoughts are now focused on that strand of hair.

Chestnut-colored hair, this hair color is very common in this world, and there are six people on his boat.

And Jimmy, who had just fainted in the captain's room, has chestnut-colored hair.

Albert rubbed his forehead, unable to accept the fact that Jimmy had once peeked at the navigation chart.

He is very fond of Jimmy, not out of sympathy for the experience of losing a family member, but out of recognition of Jimmy's talent for sailing.

Regarding Jimmy's frequent inquiries about navigation knowledge, Albert only needs to guide Jimmy to reach the correct conclusion. Even in special route determination issues, he can still express his own insights.

He has the talent that is beyond the reach of Hill Peter, which Albert once felt regretful about, because after leaving this world, the New Moon is to be handed over to Hill Peter, who is a guy that is very difficult to teach.

Albert stood up and prepared to stomp on the ground to summon Hillpeter, ordering him to return to the port along a new return route. But before he could act, the entire ship began to tilt slowly.

Immediately following were the shouts of the crew members and the chaotic sound of footsteps.

Albert opened the door and grabbed a crew member, asking, 'What's going on?'

Captain! The starboard airbag is leaking!

When Albert rushed to the starboard side, he saw a group of people pulling hard on a rope, and heard Connie shouting from below the starboard side, 'Lower it more!'

Albert looked down and saw Connie struggling to maintain balance in the turbulent airflow, with one hand gripping a check strap outside the airbag.

How is this possible!?

He exclaimed in surprise, looked up, and his gaze met Albert's.

What's wrong?

Kangni reached into the hole outside the airbag, and when he pulled it out, there was a small knife in his hand.

This is a very common meat-cutting knife, used to deal with those conveniently stored dried meat, cutting them into small pieces.

This belongs to the cutlery that is always available to the crew, not only does everyone on the ship have it, but there are even a few unclaimed ones in the warehouse.

Albert frowned, now is not the best time to investigate the ownership of the small knife. He inquired about the condition of Connie's airbag.

The inner bag is fine, but the outer bag has a big hole. It cannot be fixed temporarily!

Hill Peter, find someone to go to the engine room, there is a jar of gel at the bottom of the compartment for spare parts, hurry up and bring it to me!

Peter Hill turned his head to give orders, but Albert stopped him and said, 'You go yourself, quickly.'

After more than an hour, inside the captain's cabin, Connie, who had just finished repairing, handed the small knife to Albert.

Albert fiddled with the small knife and asked Connie, 'How long does the gel take to work?'

Roughly another half an hour and it won't leak anymore, its sealing performance lasts a long time, but it can't encounter water.

Albert frowned, he had a knife like this in front of him, exactly the same, just an ordinary stall item from the market next to the airport.

Hill Peter, how much feather air do we have left?

It is no longer enough to complete the new return route you have set.

Albert placed the small knife on the table, pondered for a moment while hugging his shoulders, and said, 'Connie, you go first. Peter, you go and call Jimmy.'

Even though Albert didn't believe that Jimmy could destroy the feather airbag in front of everyone's eyes, it was certain that he would examine his own navigation chart. There were some things that Albert had to ask face to face.

After the two left, Hampton stood up and said, 'Was it the airbag that Jimmy destroyed?'}

Albert shakes his head, opens the navigation chart, and pinches the strand of hair to show it to Antpton.

Anpudun placed his hand on the sword hilt, and said two words lightly.

Sure enough.

This strand of hair can only prove that he has seen the navigation chart, it cannot prove that he damaged the airbag.

Why does he want to look at the navigation chart?

This is also the place I want to figure out.

No, there is no need to understand. He is trying to prevent the return of the dynasty.

Albert wiped his face and shouted Hampton's name three times in a row, indicating that his patience had been almost exhausted.

You don't always have to look like someone is out to get you... If there really is such a person, he could easily deflate your ego from start to finish.

Is killing you not the best way to stop you?

Or is he just trying to stop us from finding the fleet?

Is there anything more final than killing you?

Just as Hampton was about to answer Albert, a knock on the door sounded.

After obtaining the captain's permission, Jimmy walked in, his face filled with excitement.

What happened to make you so happy?

Albert casually asked a question.

Discovered an empty island ahead, discovered by me! That island is not on your nautical chart, do I have the right to name it?

Albert looked up and glanced at Jimmy. His face, flushed with excitement, was like a young boy holding the hand of his beloved girl for the first time.

Jimmy, you first tell me, why did you want to sneak a peek at the flight map?

Jimmy's excited smile froze on his face, but the crimson did not fade, instead becoming even more gorgeous.

He glanced at Antpton next to him, who had his hand on the hilt of his sword, and swallowed his saliva.

I'm just curious where we're going...

Albert also placed his hand on the hilt of the scimitar, squinting at Jimmy, and asked word by word, 'Why did you lie to me?'.

Jimmy panicked, his gaze alternately sweeping over the faces of Albert and Hampton, as he extended both hands, shaking incessantly.

What lie did I tell? I didn't lie!

As the two people gradually approached him, Jimmy became completely panicked.

He raised his hand and said, 'When did I lie? Give me a hint...'

Today, here, I asked you what happened, why you didn't mention a word about the fact that you have seen the navigation chart.

Jimmy was stunned for a moment. He tried to put down his hands to explain, but the approaching two people made him extremely nervous. He had to raise his hands again and explain tremblingly.

I was telling the truth... I saw the navigation chart shortly after setting sail, not today...

Albert stared at Jimmy for a while, and finally moved his hand away from the handle of the knife. He stomped on the floor and called Hillpeter and two sailors.

First mate, what kind of punishment will you receive for entering the captain's cabin without permission?

Hanging outside the ship all day.

Hill Peter replied, looking at Jimmy beside him.

You two take him down to execute, Hill Peter, you stay.

After the two crew members escorted the silent Jimmy out of the captain's cabin, Albert returned to his seat.

Jimmy said he found a floating island? What kind of island is it?

In the telescope, it is just a blurry protrusion, and I haven't confirmed if it is an island yet.

Albert picked up the telescope, and three people walked out of the captain's room.

On the deck, Albert carefully stared at the protrusion in the telescope for a long time, and a question popped into his mind.

How did Jimmy distinguish that it was an island?

Although there is a telescope on the lookout tower, the magnification of that telescope is smaller than the one I am using.

Anton glanced at Hillpeter who was leaving, then reached out to Albert. He took the telescope and looked towards the island, only seeing a blurry outline of a protrusion.

I hope you can find out who destroyed the feather airbag, Captain Albert.

The captain's two words were spoken by Antoon with a heavy tone, as if acknowledging that Albert's position on the ship was higher than his own.

I will find him, but this person should not be Jimmy.

Why?

If the person's destructive behavior was to stop the exploration mission, then Jimmy's discovery of the Sky Island has already thwarted the person's plan.

Anton nodded, and he returned the telescope to Albert.

Like you said, that person could completely destroy the airbag and let us die here.

Is killing us not the best way to stop us? This is what you said.

Albert fell silent. He looked again at the blurry sky island through the telescope and said, 'Yes... So why did they do it?'

As the New Moon advanced, the outline of the Sky Island gradually became clear in the telescope. Albert could see that it was indeed a Sky Island.

It is far enough from the blue sea, with a large enough volume, and the green island top indicates that it is rich enough.

Do you want to stop on the island?

Anpudun said, took the telescope.

Definitely need to stop, if we can find Feather Qi ore on it, Connie can refine it, then this island can become a supply island in our exploration plan...

Hill Peter jogged towards the bow deck, and after a greeting, he began to report.

Captain, as you instructed, I have gathered everyone on the lower deck and conducted a thorough inspection. No one is missing a knife...

Anton frowned and asked, 'Has Jimmy's check been done? Isn't he hanging outside the ship?'

After checking, his small knife was on him.

Albert waved his hand, indicating that the discussion on this matter should come to an end.

Hill Peter, how long until we reach that island?

Four hours.

Albert waved to signal Hill Peter to come closer. He leaned in close to the other person's ear and said, 'When we get to the island, you should...'

As Albert spoke, Peter kept nodding.

On the side, Anpudun naturally heard it. Upon hearing Albert's plan, his furrowed brow relaxed and he let out a dry laugh twice.