LRAB Chapter 455 Thrilling
Chapter 455 Thrilling
Chapter 455 Thrilling
"Sir, you're lying to me."
Shirley's tone was full of displeasure, and her eyes were quite fierce.
Leo replied, "I'm not lying to you."
“You said you would take me to a place that would be beneficial to my research, but here,” Shirley said, “Gateway, a trading ship converted from a warship, and the sailors are preparing to set sail. Mr. Leo, where do you want to go?”
"I don't yet have a clear idea of the specific destination and route, but one thing is certain: westward," Leo replied.
"There's only the ocean to the west of the Great Gate City. Wise Old Man, please forgive me, you want to leave the Federation, leave the Far East, and you're even dragging us along with you," Shirley almost roared. "You're trying to trick us into leaving our homeland."
"I didn't lie to you; I never promised not to leave this country."
"At most, it's kidnapping," Leo chuckled silently.
"But you clearly told me you were going to take us to a place that's a research facility," Shirley said, spreading her hands.
"Yes, and you've arrived," Leo said.
"Here?" Shirley's eyes were filled with disbelief. "You mean this ship? Sir, you—good heavens, I was so stupid to leave Green Shade University with you."
"The most important thing for research is funding. After all, intelligence and knowledge are always in your mind," Leo explained. "And I happen to have money. This is my ship. I promise you, whatever your research needs, I will do my best to satisfy you."
"I just want to go back," Shirley pleaded.
"No," Leo refused decisively.
"This is kidnapping, it's a crime!"
“I’m already an escaped convict, and I escaped from the prison in Parliament City,” Leo said. “I’m afraid the Federation will put a few more charges on me.”
"The escaped convict" Shirley's eyes widened. "Thank God, no wonder you came to find me so late that day and hurriedly dragged me away. I—I'm just a big idiot."
"Oh! How strange, Shirley, you finally admit you're stupid," a clean voice said. "Haha, I told you, I'm much smarter than you."
Shirley turned to look at the person who had come in, and Leo knew from the voice and tone that it was Mahan.
"I'm not in the mood to argue with you, Mahan," Shirley said dejectedly. "Mr. Leo is trying to forcibly take us away from the Far East!"
Mahan remained calm upon hearing this.
"Ah, I see."
Shirley stared wide-eyed at Mahan: "Why are you reacting like this? We're about to leave our homeland, into a completely unfamiliar place. We might encounter a completely different culture, and they'll speak a completely different language—..."
"—And you don't need to worry at all, Shirley," Mahan surprisingly reassured her. "We've learned a little Royal Language, haven't we? It's the most widely spoken language, and we can communicate with it as usual."
"Mahan—how can you be so calm?" Shirley tilted her head in confusion. "This is so unlike you. The slightest accident usually makes your emotions fluctuate wildly, to the point that I have to constantly comfort you—."
"Because I think it's a good thing," Mahan said.
"You mean good news?" Shirley looked incredulous.
"Yes," Mahan nodded, "Here, there's no need to work, no need to socialize, food and drink are plentiful, and money to spend. It's a hundred times more comfortable than school. I can do whatever I want. Is there anything better than this?"
Shirley was speechless. After a long while, she cast a disdainful look at Mahan.
Mahan shrugged and glanced at Leo dismissively.
"Mr. Leo, are we really going to get the funds?"
“Yes,” Leo said, “In Parliament City, I witnessed the power of technology; perhaps one day it will rival the extraordinary.”
"In fact," Mahan smiled, "there are some things that even the supernatural cannot achieve, but technology can."
"I really look forward to you creating something like that."
Leo nodded encouragingly and added, "But Mr. Mahan, I hope you can expedite the improvement and manufacture of firearms."
"The study of design and mechanics requires more than just paper, pen, and calculation tools," Mahan replied. "It also requires experimentation. Only when the device can be completely manufactured according to my design and operate perfectly can it be considered perfect."
"I have filled the ship with the supplies according to your order," Leo replied, "available for your research and production. Of course, if you need assistants, the people on board are at your beck and call, although their minds are not as sharp as yours, scholars."
"Hahaha," Mahan laughed, "They don't need to be too smart, just able to understand me and be fairly dexterous."
"Yes," O nodded, "always, please hurry."
"Of course," Mahan replied, "researchers always eagerly anticipate the swift publication of their inventions. But sir, is there a reason for your haste?"
Leo nodded: "Yes, I've run into some trouble lately, and I need your design to weather this crisis."
"Oh! That's terrible," Mahan nodded, "I'll have to hurry—"
"--captain!"
Suddenly a loud shout came, and a person jumped down from the mainmast.
That's today's lookout.
Leo frowned: "What's wrong?"
"There's movement in Hong Kong; ships are setting up fencing."
Hearing this, my heart tightened.
This is... they're going to blockade the port!
With the docks sealed off at this moment, Leo couldn't help but wonder if the pursuers had already arrived!
Leo immediately asked the first mate, "Has everyone on board yet?"
"Everyone's here," the first mate said, "but the ordered green tea won't arrive for a while."
"No more waiting, let's set sail immediately," Leo said.
Carrying a ship full of goods on the way back to the city is a basic requirement for a merchant.
But right now, it seems that fate is unwilling to give him this opportunity to prove himself.
The first mate's eyes widened: "But that's a huge sum of money, you—"
Oze replied, "Knowing when to choose and when to discard is a required course for any businessman."
The first mate stopped arguing and immediately began preparations for departure.
Leo took out his pocket watch and pressed down the cover.
Three and a half minutes later, the ship finally left the berth.
The Silk Veil began to accelerate and headed straight for the water fence that was about to merge.
"Captain—" the first mate tried to remind him.
But Leo insisted, "I'm in charge! Charge! We have to get through!"
If this is indeed an attempt to intercept him, then he will definitely suffer the consequences if he fails to leave port smoothly.
As the water barrier drew closer, the hustle and bustle of the market faded away, leaving only the splashing water echoing in my ears.
Leo couldn't even hear the first mate's breathing beside him.
He dared not breathe, Leo thought.
The water barrier, constructed of driftwood and sharpened stakes, would inevitably leave a large hole in the hull of any boat that collides with it.
At that time, the risk of the ship sinking will increase significantly.
Leo therefore understood the anxiety of those around him, but he felt the same way.
But he did it anyway.
He used to be a cautious person, so when did he become so daring and adventurous?
Leo realized that he was also changing little by little.
Water fence —
Join up!
At the last moment, the Silk Veil broke out of the harbor.
The first mate shouted excitedly, "Great! Captain, we're out!"
"Hahaha," Leo laughed out loud as well.
But just then, a voice came through the megaphone:
"There are ships following behind, they're warships!"
Upon hearing this, Leo immediately went up to the stern.
All you can see are more than twenty ships, heading straight for Rio.
He finally realized that the sudden port closure was specifically targeting him!
These ships must have been a pre-arranged ambush, just in case.
Previously, it should have been hidden on the back side of the exposed reef outside the port.
Leo said, "Full speed ahead."
The first mate looked up to check the sails: "We're getting a tailwind, Captain!"
He then pointed behind him: "And their ships are faster than ours."
Ah, Leo remembers now, this ship is a heavy warship, speed is not its strong point.
Leo was able to plead with the Great Being to bring headwinds to his rear, preventing these ships from getting close.
One time is fine, but if it continues, it will greatly increase the possibility that Leo will be disliked by the great being and be "punished".
And that price might be unbearable for Leo.
The other side has received orders and will not give up easily because of a passing breeze.
Leo was not good at navigation or command, and this warship had long been stripped of its claws and teeth, leaving only a huge body.
Mahan's inventions could not help Leo for the time being.
Therefore, Leo cannot allow the Silk Veil to be continuously pursued.
But they knew Leo was going to flee west, and they could always catch up, so what—
No! Leo's eyes suddenly widened. He had a plan!
Leo turned to the first mate: "After escaping the enemy ship's sight, head south."
"China Southern Airlines?" the first mate asked, puzzled. "Captain, where are you going?"
"There are three routes from the Far East to the world to the west," Leo replied. "We must choose one, but the enemy must guess which one we choose."
"The central route is the shortest and takes the least time. They would assume we were in a hurry to escape and would most likely pursue us along the central route. Therefore, I chose to head south."
The first mate asked, "Why not take the northern route?"
"The Dark Sea is too dangerous, and it's winter now," Rio said. "Therefore, we can only take the southern route."
Leo leaned against the railing, looking back at the ships.
He shrugged.
The daily life of a businessman is indeed thrilling.