14. No, don't use offensive words like cannon fodder, we call him a reserve staff [seeking a monthly ticket](1/2)
Mason and Barbosa's "cooperation plan" was discussed very smoothly, and the entire conversation, including the originally complicated details, did not take more than ten minutes.
This model can basically be summarized as no matter what outrageous request Mason makes, the old pirate agrees without hesitation. There is no bargaining at all, and it doesn't look like the two parties are fighting over each other.
It's like a superior issuing tasks to subordinates.
This made Mason feel that there was no need to talk anymore.
It's not that Barbossa is insincere, the big pirate is really sincere. But this old bastard is still in a state of ecstasy and confusion. He has not yet woken up from the excitement of gaining "hope".
And his talkative attitude is also in line with the behavior of pirates.
First, they can talk nicely about finalizing the cooperation, but the specific implementation details will have to be discussed in detail after they see the promised benefits.
In short, I don’t suffer any loss.
"I will bring one hundred thousand potions in a week, which is enough for you to arm an army that can build a country. But Barbossa, I have to get a deposit first."
The young man threw the Devil's Box containing 881 cursed gold coins into the suitcase, and took out fifty vaccines and syringes as well as a list full of supplies required by Team K and handed them to Barbossa as a "gift".
He said:
"Open your treasury to me, and I will select from it what I need."
"certainly."
Without hesitation, Barbossa took a brass key from his belt and threw it to Mason. He looked at the various lists and said:
"I always carry my most precious collection with me in the hold of this ship, and you, my distinguished friend, can take them all.
Seven days, right?
no problem!
In these seven days, I will do my best to collect the rewards you need in this sea and my territory."
Mason nodded.
He left the captain's cabin gracefully with the kite, the female pirate, and Captain Jack who was winking at Barbossa.
As the hatch closed, the old pirate carefully picked up the vaccine and syringe in his hand.
He instinctively wanted to give himself a shot, but stopped and looked at his daughter Serena.
That weather-beaten old face tried hard to show a touch of fatherly kindness, but he had been hypocritical for most of his life and had become accustomed to wearing an uncomfortable and hypocritical smile.
"Come here, Serena, my good daughter, this is your and your mentor's share."
Barbossa picked up two of the gifts he received and handed them to his daughter. He whispered:
"I know you need time to accept the truth that you have a big pirate father, and I don't expect you to accept me soon, but I really hope you won't leave my side again.
This is not just for my father to stay, but also for safety reasons.
Before Mason shows off his 'miracle medicine' on a large scale, please don't reveal my deal with him to others, okay? I believe you are smart enough to understand my worries."
"Of course I understand."
The young girl in a blue dress did not refuse the medicine offered by her "father".
She held this cold and highly technological "hope" that didn't look like a creature of this era, and her heart was filled with a sense of joy of surviving the disaster.
But a few seconds later, while recalling Mason's actions and loading the test tube into a precise syringe, the girl said to her disgusted pirate father:
"He said this drug is only valid for two months. You know, this means that you and even all survivors will be controlled by him."
"What does it matter? My Serena."
Barbossa inserted the sharp needle into the blood vessel of his arm and injected the slightly cold liquid into his body, as if some kind of power was born in his old body.
It made him full of momentum even when he spoke.
The pirate king who roamed the sea put his old hat on his head, held the list in his hand, and said with a sneer:
"As long as he wants, with the formula of the magic medicine, he can become the king of the apocalypse, or even a god!
But he had no interest in ruling. All Mason wanted was these things, my daughter, otherwise he wouldn't have offered me that ridiculous deal.
Since he doesn't want to rule, why not me?
Although your father looks like this now, I have also been a fleet commander who led the British, and I have also been involved in that hypocritical circle. I have also talked and laughed with that fat and stupid king.
I know how a kingdom works.
I know better how much those kings have to pay to maintain their rule, and what I will pay is just wealth and some resources."
Barbossa laughed a few times and then looked back at his daughter. The old pirate grinned and showed several big gold teeth. He said with confidence:
"My daughter, my Serena, I promise that you will become the most powerful princess in the world, and after my death, you will continue to rule the kingdom I established for you."
"But what about Poseidon's Trident?"
Serena bit her lip and said to her big pirate father:
"I came to your ship because you promised me you would find it. We have to find it, we can't put all our hopes on this drug."
"Yes, yes, we will find it, we will have enough time to find it, and after the Pirate King's meeting is over, I will give you a fleet, my daughter."
Barbossa made a perfunctory promise to his daughter.
His eyes lit up as he looked at the delicate test tube in his hand.
Obviously, he has been immersed in the fantasy of the bright future he is about to have.
Seeing her short-sighted and greedy pirate father showing such an expression, Serena Smith, who had just completed her vaccination, suddenly frowned.
She looked at the direction Mason and others left and fell into thinking. She really didn't think that her cheap father made the right choice by putting everything on this drug.
Maybe she should make some preparations in private?
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"Boss, I feel like one world gate is not enough now."
On the way out of the Queen Anne's Revenge, the Kite Man, whose suitcases were full of goodies and carrying a large bag full of precious things on his shoulders, said to Mason:
"We can get enough human resources here to invest in the development of Hogwarts, but only one World Gate cannot meet the scheduling needs of Team K.
"Indeed, I feel the same way."
Mason nodded with deep understanding and said:
"Maybe you can contact Mr. Hunter and see if you can get through the back door or something. How is your new suit? Is there anything that needs improvement?"
"It's awesome, almost perfect for me."
Kite Man smiled and patted his chest with a slight banging sound, then touched his flight backpack and said to Mason:
"But compared with this new, functional suit, the kite we redesigned together seems a bit cheap."
"That's what I'm considering too."
Mason thought for a while and said to his loyal brother:
"I think we need to take some time to think of ways to redesign your kite. In fact, I already have a preliminary idea.
Charles, are you interested in becoming a full-time engineer for Team K in addition to being a scout?"
"Huh? Boss, aren't you an engineer?"
The Kite Man was not very resistant to this proposal.
He knew that his combat prowess, not to mention compared to the magic-playing Zha Kang, even Catwoman could almost "kill" him in real time.
He positions himself as an investigator.
He is an aerospace designer by profession, so now that Mason wants him to be responsible for logistics, it is a good career plan for Charles.
But he spent the longest time with Mason.
He knew that this 17-year-old young man was actually a very talented person, and his captain could become the best engineer.
"I am not only an engineer, but also an alchemist."
Mason rolled his eyes and sighed:
"In the future, I will become an inscriber, an enchanter, a blacksmith, and a master jeweler. Do you understand what I mean? Charles, I don't have that much time to specialize in one.
The advanced equipment obtained from Batman's laboratory requires an engineer like you from Banco to operate it."
"I understand."
The kite man nodded and said eagerly:
"Then I'll give it a try when I get back. To be honest, returning to my own job is really a bit..."
"Jack! Come back, don't run! You idiot!"
Charles's words were interrupted by the noise coming from behind. Mason and he looked back and found that Captain Jack Sparrow, who had just been taken off the Revenge, had jumped into the sea while Team K was unprepared.
That slutty guy was swimming towards the Black Pearl behind at super speed.
While he was pawing the dog to his heart's content, he looked back and laughed:
"Remember today! You mysterious wizards, you almost caught the famous Captain Jack Sparrow! Remember to tell this story to your children.
To be continued...