It was 9:05 PM.
Captain Ken Angus looked at his pocket watch, checking the time, then turned to look at the people standing in the corridor.
Besides Boatswain Roger, Poet Edward and Quincy were also there, though Quincy stood far away, leaning against the wall, only his gaze directed towards them.
"It's about time."
The Captain took out a key and opened the door to the isolation room.
As soon as he pushed the door open, Ken immediately felt a fierce, irritable spirituality surge out from the isolation chamber, like a wild beast that had been caged for a long time, arching its body, bristling its fur, ready to charge out at any moment.
Then he saw Lex burst out of the isolation room, silent at first, then raising his fists to the sky and letting out a roar so loud that the Captain's ears rang.
Next, Lex lunged at the Captain, hugging him tightly and slapping Ken's back vigorously: "Captain, long time no see, I've really missed you."
He enthusiastically hugged and greeted the other two in succession.
When he looked at Quincy, the latter turned and walked away.
Lex shrugged, then turned around and sighed: "This day was truly long, but thankfully, it's over."
The Captain shook his head and said: "Go back to your room and take a shower, you smell like a vagrant.
Remember, after you've cleaned up, come find me in the Captain's Cabin, I have a job for you."
"Aye, aye!"
Lex stood ramrod straight and saluted the Captain before leaving, greeting everyone he met with a 'How are you?'
Ken took out a cigarette and put it to his lips: "If he stayed another day, he'd surely go crazy."
Roger smiled and said: "Weren't you the same last time?"
The Captain said seriously: "I'm much more normal than him, my self-restraint is quite good."
The Boatswain did not continue discussing the matter with the Captain, and soon they went their separate ways.
After showering and changing clothes, Lex took out perfume, sprayed some into the air, and then walked into it.
He looked in the mirror, adjusted his hairstyle, and then left his room to go to the Captain's Cabin.
He knocked on the door, and only after receiving the Captain's permission did Lex enter.
"Captain, just tell me what the job is, I promise to complete it diligently." Compared to spending a day in the isolation room, Lex would rather throw himself into work or fight some fierce, cunning fellow.
I could fight all day!
"Seeing you so energetic, I'm relieved."
Ken Angus smoked and said: "Then, I'll leave this matter to you to handle."
Lex leaned forward slightly, resting his hands on the table: "What matter?"
"A spy, or an undercover agent, whatever you want to call it.
In short, I need to embed you with a Admiral." Ken blew out a puff of smoke, observing Lex's reaction.
Lex was slightly surprised: "A Admiral? Which Admiral, Twilight Admiral Bratov? Blood Admiral Senor? Hell Admiral Ludwell? Star Admiral Cattleya? Deep Sea Admiral Howl Constantine? Iceberg Admiral Edwina?"
"Oh, Hurricane Admiral is dead, so he shouldn't be on the list."
A smile bloomed on Ken's face: "You've done your homework well, but the latest intelligence shows that Qilangos's fleet has been taken over by someone.
Do you know 'Maiden of Disease'?"
Lex frowned slightly: "I haven't heard of her, but that title makes me very uncomfortable.
She wouldn't be a Witch, would she?"
Disease brings suffering, and 'Maiden' is female; a female who can bring suffering points directly to a Beyonder of the 'Witch' pathway.
"Whether she's a Witch or not, I don't know, but this woman named Tracy has now proclaimed herself Lieutenant Admiral of Disease, and Qilangos's flagship has also been renamed 'Black Death' by her."
"But don't worry, I don't intend to embed you with such a dangerous person."
The Captain flicked some ash: "The one you'll be facing is Iceberg Admiral Edwina Edwards.
This Admiral is very different from other pirates; instead of plundering wealth, she prefers to search for Treasure Troves everywhere and collect various ancient artifacts.
So, in my opinion, rather than calling her a pirate, it's more accurate to call her an Adventurer of the Sea."
"According to the information we've received, Blood Admiral is very likely to move against her.
The higher-ups have always wanted to place a chess piece by her side to gain more information about the pirates."
"And now, the opportunity has come.
That's right, we're going to use Blood Admiral's actions to create an opportunity for you to board the Golden Dream and join Iceberg Admiral."
"Tomorrow at noon, we will arrive at a seaport, and you will disembark there.
Before that, I will give you the Pyromaniac Beyonder potion, so you can increase your strength.
I hope your current Beyonder potion has been completely digested."
It's here!
I can finally use the abilities of a Pyromaniac openly!
"It's already digested.
Last night on the island, I had a battle with the High Priest of the island.
After the battle, I realized that the Beyonder potion had been completely digested," Lex quickly replied.
"Very good, this way, you'll have enough strength to participate in this operation."
The Captain stubbed out his cigarette on the table: "Listen, you need to arrive at Oravi Island around the middle of next month.
Blood Admiral plans to target Iceberg Admiral there.
You need to find a way to deliver this message to Edwina and use this matter to gain her trust, thereby boarding the Golden Dream."
"To do this, you need to quickly write your legend and enrich your past in the coming days.
Even if you deliver Blood Admiral's intelligence, Edwina won't trust you so easily; she will definitely investigate you."
"If she finds you have no past, anyone would become suspicious.
To help you 'become famous' quickly, tomorrow we will spread rumors through some channels that you possess Treasure Trove clues, which will attract some pirates to trouble you."
"And these pirates will become part of your 'resume'.
To avoid arousing suspicion from Iceberg Admiral, after we go ashore, we will no longer contact you until you have established yourself on the Golden Dream."
"Also, you can do anything, as long as it helps you gain Edwina's trust.
You can even betray me."
Lex nodded and said: "I know what to do, Captain."
"Good, that's all I have to say.
Now you can go back and rest.
We'll discuss any questions tomorrow."
"Okay."
Walking out of the Captain's Cabin, Lex exhaled.
So the Captain wants me to be a 'double-crosser'.
But is Black Sail just trying to get more pirate information so simply? No, there are other ways to get pirate information; there's no need to place a chess piece next to a Admiral.
However, this is a good thing for me.
I can temporarily leave the Wavebreaker, gain some freedom, and do some of my own things.
For example, continue to complete Osweld's commission, investigate the missing Morse, and collect the Conspirer Beyonder potion materials.
"Thinking about it, there's a lot to do."
Lex let out a dry laugh, quickened his pace, and returned to his room.