Elves: Angler's Rainy Day Team

Chapter 790, Poseidon

On the nineteenth day after leaving the Orange Islands, there was a storm.

"Boom, boom, boom--"

The dull thunder rolled in from the distant sky, the sound was like the low roar of an ancient beast, each sound made the air tremble slightly, and suddenly a terrifying flash of lightning streaked across, instantly tearing a pale crack in the dark sky.

In the port of Mikan Island, Storm Brother's cargo ship was docked steadily at the berth. The sea surface was rippling due to the wind and rain, which hit the hull.

Workers wearing raincoats hurriedly shuttled between the dock and the cargo ship. Boxes of goods were unloaded and new boxes were loaded onto the cargo ship. The collision of wooden boxes made dull "bang bang" sounds, which rose and fell amid the sound of wind and rain.

Brother Storm was wearing a black waterproof windbreaker, the corners of which fluttered wildly in the strong wind. He stood under the eaves of the deck, and the rain slid down the brim of his hat, wetting his face.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were fixed on the gloomy sky in the distance, which seemed to be stained with thick ink.

At this moment, his mood was just like the terrible weather, not pleasant at all.

This operation to besiege Yu Hai was a complete failure. He never expected that Yu Hai had such a close connection with the overlord of the deserted island.

Thinking back on this mistake, which cost him a heavy price, he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart. He had spent more than ten years of hard work to cultivate those two king-level elves, but now they were gone.

Even the capable first and second mates who were recruited were killed on the deserted island. Thinking of this, his heart suddenly sank. The loss this time was really too heavy.

He gritted his teeth secretly, and there was a slight friction sound between his teeth, and his heart was full of regret.

If I had known this would end up like this, I should have followed the captain's instructions and not provoked Yu Hai, so I wouldn't have fallen into such an embarrassing situation now.

"boom--"

In anger, Storm Brother raised his foot and kicked the side of the boat with all his strength. A dull thud was heard amid the wind and rain, startling the seabirds resting on the ropes and flapping their wings to flee in a hurry.

He clenched his teeth, his cheeks bulged slightly due to the force, and the muscles on his face trembled slightly due to unwillingness.

If he didn't go to surround and kill Yu Hai, the scandal in the competition would be like a sharp thorn, deeply piercing his heart, making him unable to sleep every night. He really couldn't accept it, returning home in such a humiliating defeat, he couldn't accept it!

But now that things have come to this, there is no chance of besieging Yu Hai again. His strength is greatly reduced and he can hardly protect himself. He doesn't even know how to explain to his captain when he returns. How can he have the energy to plan a second siege on Yu Hai?

However, the only thing that makes him feel fortunate right now is that he still has two king-level elves left. These two elves are very powerful and there is still a lot of room for improvement in the future.

There was no way he could escape being scolded this time when he returned. He just hoped that he would be scolded later so that he could have more time to calm down.

Next, he planned to use all the resources at his disposal to train the reserve elves to the king level. Fortunately, he had accumulated a lot of training experience, so it shouldn't take too much time this time.

With a light sigh, Brother Storm reached into his windbreaker pocket and took out a cigarette. He lit it and took a deep breath. The smoke filled his mouth. The spicy taste stimulated his throat and also relaxed his tense nerves a little.

When the cigarette burned out, he threw the butt out with force and watched the cigarette butt splash a faint spark in the rain before being extinguished by the rain.

He opened a black umbrella and walked towards his captain's cabin with heavy steps amid the sound of raindrops.

The cargo on the freighter has been almost unloaded and the loading process is about to be completed. While the dock workers are busy, they occasionally talk in low voices. Their voices are wrapped in the wind and rain. They may be discussing what to eat later.

It won't be long before the freighter finishes loading and Storm Brother will embark on the journey back to Big City.

To be honest, he really didn't want to go back so early, but the freighter's route and time had already been planned, and he couldn't change it. He could only pray silently in his heart, hoping that the journey would be safe and without any more twists and turns.

Next, there are only two outcomes...

If the captain wants him to continue sailing, he will have to recruit a new deputy. Recruiting a deputy is not an easy task, as the deputy must have outstanding abilities and be loyal to him.

If he is stripped of his position as captain, he will have no choice but to return to the Black Ship, which means complete failure and will become a stain that cannot be erased in his life. He will face endless cold eyes and ridicule, and all his past glory will vanish into thin air.

But everything was given by the captain, and he could only obey the captain's arrangements, unless...

……

At the same time, Brother Storm had no idea that his freighter, which was fully loaded with cargo, had been quietly targeted by the Alliance.

After the Orange Competition came to a successful conclusion, the Alliance quickly launched an all-round, comprehensive investigation in the Orange Islands.

This operation not only involved professional investigators dispatched by the Alliance from other regions, but also local gym trainers from the Orange Islands, who actively responded to the call and became special investigators of the Alliance.

After all, the gym trainers of the Orange Islands are very familiar with every corner and every secret route of this land.

The locals are familiar with the local customs and know all the hidden rules. It is undoubtedly the most appropriate choice to let local trainers participate in the investigation of the Orange Islands.

As Storm Brother's cargo ship slowly left the port, stirring up layers of white waves, a nimble young man quietly took action.

He wore a turban, his red hair was covered tightly, and his face was covered with a dark cloth, hiding his handsome face. Only a pair of sharp eyes were exposed, observing the surroundings vigilantly.

He was agile, moving lightly and quickly, like a black shadow. He cleverly avoided the sight of busy workers and sneaked into the freighter quietly, making almost no sound, as if he blended into the surrounding environment.

Then, the freighter blew its whistle, the sound cut through the sky and sailed away into the distance. The young man also left the port with the freighter, his figure disappearing in a corner of the freighter.

If Yu Hai were here, he would definitely be able to recognize the identity of this young man at a glance. He was the owner of the Xiaodan Pavilion who had met him once at the Orange Competition.

Who would have thought that the alliance had already become suspicious of this freighter, and the investigators had even sneaked onto the freighter without anyone noticing. It seemed that it would be extremely difficult for this freighter to return to the Big City port safely.

Of course, if the freighter really abides by the law and has not committed any violations, the alliance would not sit idle and waste manpower and resources to investigate the freighter.

……

At the same time, when the alliance investigators were quietly lurking on board the ship, some uninvited guests also sneaked on board, taking the opportunity to move cargo on board.

In a dim corner of the freighter's deck, two crew members in sailor uniforms were hiding there stealthily and talking in a low voice.

Their work clothes were a little worn out, with some frayed corners and mottled stains on them. It was obvious that they had been working on the ship for a long time. It had to be said that they were professional infiltrators.

"According to the information from the undercover agent, the captain of this freighter left for a short time during the voyage." The man frowned slightly, with a hint of nervousness in his eyes, and lowered his voice to ask in confusion, "Not only did the captain leave, but even the first and second mates disappeared."

The woman nodded slightly, her expression solemn, and continued: "When the captain came back, the undercover found that the first and second mates were still not back. In my opinion, these two people may have met with an accident and died outside."

The man scratched his head, looking hesitant. "What should we do now? The captain is probably seriously weakened, and the first and second mates haven't returned. Is such a captain still worth winning over?"

"Are you an idiot?" The woman's eyes widened, her tone full of disappointment, "It is precisely because the other party's strength has been greatly weakened that we have the opportunity to win them over. The authority given to us by Master Mantori is a quasi-god, I don't believe that the other party will not be tempted."

"A quasi-god!" The man couldn't help but gasp, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes, "We don't even have a quasi-god, how can we be willing to use it to win over an outsider?"

The woman rolled her eyes at him and explained, "If you had the strength that the other party showed in the Orange Tournament, Lord Mantori would also reward you with a Quasi-God. With the other party's performance in the tournament, it is completely worth using a Quasi-God to win him over."

The man thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Okay, when the freighter is farther away and there are no other ships around, we will go to the captain to explain the situation. But we have to prepare a retreat route in advance, just in case."

"We'll retreat to the seabed." A sly look flashed in the woman's eyes. "By then, we'll have the cover of night. He won't be able to find us in the vast ocean."

At this moment, a shout suddenly came from above, the voice was somewhat anxious and stern: "Hey, the two down there, what are you dawdling about for? Go and help secure the cargo and cover it with the tarpaulin, there's going to be a big storm soon!"

"Oh, I'll be there right away!" The two responded hurriedly, with a hint of panic in their expressions.

The man stood up suddenly, and his movement was so hasty that he almost bumped into a cargo box beside him. He quickly reached out to hold the box to steady his body, and his sailor hat tilted, revealing a few strands of green hair.

The woman quickly adjusted the corners of her clothes, and her long orange-yellow hair swayed slightly in the dim light.

The two men looked at each other, both with helplessness in their eyes at having their conspiracy interrupted, and walked quickly towards the place where the goods needed to be secured. Their steps were hurried and their figures soon disappeared in the busy crowd.

Even though they were wearing sailor hats, it was still difficult to conceal their conspicuous hair color. The men's green hair and the women's long orange-yellow hair were particularly eye-catching in the dim light.

According to the hair color law of anime, characters with colored hair are usually at least supporting roles. These two were the supporting roles sent by Team Rocket, and they were tasked with attracting trainers to participate in the Orange Tournament, especially outstanding trainers, who were all the targets of Team Rocket.

……

At the same time, right in front of the freighter, as far as the eye could see, an extremely huge eye of the storm was gathering.

Thick dark clouds rolled like ink, and strong winds brought heavy rain, forming curtains of water that covered the sea area tightly.

In the deep waters below the eye of the storm, a submarine is moving silently. The metal hull of the submarine is shining with a cold black luster in the darkness, as if it is trying its best to hunt for something.

In the submarine's cab, the lights were dim and flickering, and the indicator lights on the dashboard were flashing like a rapidly beating heart, emitting flickering flashes.

The technician operating the instrument stared intently at the screen in front of him, his hands moving rapidly on the operating table, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead due to nervousness.

The technician stared at the data that kept jumping on the screen, with a hint of uncontrollable excitement and nervousness in his voice, and reported excitedly: "Report, sir, we have captured the trace of Poseidon, in the eye of the storm ahead..."

The young man sitting in the captain's chair raised his lips slightly and chuckled when he heard the words. He was wearing a dark blue vest and blue trousers. His overall outfit was neat and capable.

What is particularly eye-catching is that his bald head is wrapped in a blue turban with the symbol of a mysterious villain organization printed on it. The mysterious symbol is faintly visible under the dim light, giving people a mysterious feeling.

He raised his hand and waved it casually, his tone was full of unquestionable decisiveness: "Full speed ahead..."

The brief command echoed in the cockpit, and the submarine instantly accelerated and rushed towards the eye of the storm ahead, leaving a long white trail in the sea.

……

evening--

The sunset glow on the horizon was quickly swallowed up by dark clouds, and the darkness spread rapidly like a tide. As the freighter embarked on its return journey, it had passed the Napuru Gym and was slowly sailing into the waters near the Seven Fruit Islands, finally entering the edge of the eye of the storm.

The waves began to become rough, and the freighter was tossed and rolled in the waves, making creaking sounds, as if it would disintegrate and sink into the sea at any moment.

The investigator Xiao Dan, who had sneaked into the freighter, had changed into a set of sailor work clothes. The clothes gave off a faint smell of sweat and there were a few frayed threads on the corners of the clothes. With the camouflage of this set of clothes, he was able to walk freely in the lower cabin of the freighter.

Before this, he had been busy on the deck for a long time, helping with the work of fixing the mountains of cargo on the deck and covering them with tarpaulins, and he had also checked them one by one.

During this process, the cargo he saw on the deck was normal and he could not find any useful information from it.

Next, he used his disguised identity as a sailor to enter the cabin calmly and carefully checked each floor. When he came to the lower cabin, his originally calm face suddenly became extremely serious.

Here he saw goods that the Alliance had expressly prohibited from trading. Deep in the lower deck, in a dark and damp corner, many wild elves were imprisoned.

The wild elves had terrified looks in their eyes, their bodies curled up in the narrow iron cages, and they let out a few weak moans from time to time.

The cold storage next to it was filled with a pungent fishy smell. It contained a lot of elf food ingredients, as well as some elf corpse materials. The incomplete limbs were shocking to see.

In addition, there are boxes of banned drugs, illegal explosive weapons randomly placed, and even contraband such as ancient artifacts and rare metals.

What made him most angry was that he actually saw women and children here. They were locked in iron cages, their faces were haggard, and their eyes were full of fear and despair.

The owner of Xiaodan Pavilion was filled with rage and wanted to rush up immediately to kill these scum who were engaged in human trafficking and rescue the women and children.

But he knew in his heart that he could not save so many people by his own strength. He was well aware that the armed forces of this contraband freighter should not be underestimated. He heard that the captain of the freighter was a powerful Elite trainer, and the first and second mates were also Elite trainers.

Once the cargo ship sailors discovered themselves as intruders, they would be isolated and helpless, unable to fight back.

In this regard, he could only suppress his inner anger and grief, endure it for the time being, carefully take out the satellite phone, and send everything he had investigated here, word for word, to his superiors.

After the message was successfully sent, he could only wait quietly for a response. Time seemed so torturous at this moment.

Not long after, he received a reply from his superior instructing him to remain on hold and continue to closely monitor the freighter's every move.

The reply also mentioned that the freighter was near the eye of the storm. In order to prevent the freighter from making a desperate move and escaping into the eye of the storm, destroying the evidence by causing the ship to be destroyed and people to die, they would wait for the freighter to pass the Seven Fruit Islands and set up an ambush near Starkey Island to capture the people red-handed.

In order to avoid alerting the enemy, the owner of the Xiaodan Pavilion could only suppress his anger and anxiety in his heart after receiving instructions from his superiors.

He looked at the women and children in the cages, gritted his teeth, and tried to calm himself down, reduce his presence, and silently waited for further instructions from his superiors, so that he could use internal and external forces to take down the freighter.

As for the human trafficking in the Orange Islands?

Crimes such as human trafficking, which are driven by huge profits, tend to occur in areas of poverty, chaos, corruption, economic backwardness, class stratification, stagnant development, and less development.

The Orange Islands are just such a place, with many uninhabited islands, including large islands like Otsuki Island, which are still uninhabited. In such an environment, it is not surprising that there is human trafficking, after all, pirate ships often appear.

Otherwise, Dunmei's eldest cousin would not have said that the Orange Islands was a small rural place and looked down on the country people like Yu Hai who lived there.

As Master Xiaodan fell silent, the flashlights in the cargo hold of the freighter slowly faded away, and the hold once again fell into a dead silence, as if nothing had ever happened, and it was just waiting for the alliance's thundering strike.