- So, my dear guests! - the captain of the "Breeze" addressed the passengers. - I am pleased to inform you that our journey has begun successfully! I must admit, I am touched by the attentiveness of the city's inhabitants; they were so kind to us that they accompanied our departure with a colorful fireworks display!...
- Captain. - Belanor pointed Vincent towards the maps of Laust.
- Ah yes! You are probably very curious about the details of our journey, but we will get to that later! - Vincent smirked as he looked at Belanor. - For now, let me introduce you to my family, the sea rogues whom I selected specifically for this voyage. - The captain shook his head. - The others probably burned along with the "Sea Devil"... Or they are robbing some coastal villages or merchant ships. Either way!
- This is Belanor, my first mate. I think many of you may have already had the chance to meet him. It is this man who will send you out to sea with a kick in the rear if it turns out that any of you are insolent pigs, eating our provisions, taking up space, and breathing our air!
- Old Wolf Byron, I've known him since I was just a simple sailor. I highly recommend befriending him or at least not irritating him, as he is responsible for the kitchen and could easily pee in your portion of food, or even do something else.
- Prince Rivers, a little brat who steals things from the hold and sometimes from the crew's cabins. He is responsible for the contents of the hold and its distribution, and he is also our cannoneer, GUNNER.
- A young lad who has brought me more money than anyone else. Conrad, also known as "Lucky Conrad." The guy is incredible; he seems to sniff out where there are treasures and where there aren't. Okay, now let's talk about sirens.
- Ophelia, my daughter, and also the daughter of a whore I met while visiting Helligate. - Vincent pretended to ponder. - Or maybe she isn't my daughter, who knows? - Then he and his entire crew laughed like horses; the girl herself did not react to such a statement. - Either way, it's better to be the daughter of Vincent Agares and go pirating at sea under his command than to spread her legs for any scoundrel! By the way, the girl is still innocent and stubbornly refuses to open herself up to others... But perhaps among you, my guests, there will be a brave man who dares to pluck her rose!
- Vincent burst into laughter again. - Well, that's enough.
- From innocent to depraved. Those who say that horses don't walk in the sea are very wrong because this beauty perfectly justifies the reputation of a riding mare! - Another wave of laughter swept through the ship. - And her name is Kate. Forgive me, darling, if my words make people think badly of you... Because you're not a bad rider either!
- And this is Nova. I don't even know what the Mage Guild was thinking when they gave her that name... What was I talking about? Oh yes, she's an excellent archer and most often performs the duties of lookout on the ship. - The captain looked around at those gathered on the ship once more. - Well, I don't think I need to introduce pirate1, pirate2, pirate3, pirate4, pirate5, pirate6, pirate7, and pirate8; they aren't so important for me to mention them personally... Guys, don't be offended; MAYBE you will live to see the end of this journey and get your unique names... But most likely, it will be you who become the first corpses :
) - And now a little bit about the guests. This is Laust Brightstrider. You may have seen his pretty face in the capital of any region on wanted posters. We have known him for fifteen years, and who knows how his fate would have turned out if not for that fateful meeting? Do you remember those times, Laust?
- Are you referring to the time when you and your crew attacked my father's ship in the middle of the night, looted it, sold the crew into slavery, sent my father to feed the fish, and raped my older sister and fiancée? - Laust approached the captain within arm's reach and shook his head. - I don't recall.
- Ha-ha, very funny. But do you know what the irony is? Now you are standing on the deck of my ship with two charming ladies, just like back then... - Vincent didn't finish speaking: faster than anyone's eye could follow, Laust's rapier was at the captain's throat. Vincent chuckled nervously and did not continue his thought. When Laust put away his weapon, Vincent coughed. - Ahem. Perhaps our guests would like to tell us a little about themselves? Our first stop will be Highlight Island; the journey there is long.