Haraine, the leader of the Sea Devil Pirates, gazed at the massive ship before him with a cruel grin.0

"Those bastards might be big shots on land, but things are different at sea, hehe," he said.0

A colossal vessel drifted gracefully across the open waters. Atop its mast flew the flag of the Azure Wolves—a symbol that Haraine knew all too well. It was the banner of the Ducal Family of Leston.0

And yet, despite that, he had every intention of attacking that ship.0

"Boss! Cannons are ready!" Haraine's lieutenant said.0

"Start firing the moment they're within range. Pass down the order!" Haraine instructed.0

"Yes, sir!" the lieutenant answered.0

After giving his orders to his lieutenant, Haraine turned his gaze back to the ship.0

It had sailed from the Southern Great Forest. For years, the Southern Great Forest had been a forbidden zone for pirates, because rumors circulated that anyone who dared enter would witness hell itself.0

But recently, a lot had changed. The Ducal Family of Leston had begun trading with the Southern Great Forest.0

And the very ship before him was a symbol of that trade.0

"If we plunder that ship, we'll finally be free from this damned pirate life," Haraine murmured, his eyes gleaming with greed as he examined the Leston vessel.3

It was a trading ship connected to the Southern Great Forest. That meant it wasn't just carrying precious goods; there was even a chance they could capture some elves.0

"One big haul could change our lives. Isn't that worth a gamble? Am I right, you bastards?" Haraine cried.0

"Hahaha! You're damn right, boss!"...0