RBCT Chapter 52 The Truth is the Quickest Knife
Chapter 52 The Truth is the Quickest Knife
The sea was as smooth as a mirror, its azure color breathtaking.
The waters off Hawaii are indeed almost too beautiful.
The sunlight streamed down without any obstruction, and through the crystal-clear water, one could even see schools of small fish swimming by and colorful coral reefs below.
A gentle breeze rippled across the sea, creating waves that sparkled like crushed diamonds. In the distance, a few white clouds hung lazily on the horizon, and the whole world seemed to stand still.
On this vast blue canvas, two small canoes are breaking through the water and moving slowly forward.
"Phew~"
Sarah took a deep breath, her voice trembling with a hint of ecstasy.
"This is the first time I've ever seen such a tranquil and gentle ocean."
She sat sideways at the bow of the boat, her legs elegantly crossed, one hand resting lightly on the gunwale, her fingertips tracing the cool seawater. The sea breeze ruffled her long, vibrant wine-red hair, which shone like a burning flame in the sunlight.
Her eyes were slightly closed, her long eyelashes casting a small shadow on her face, and a serene smile played on her lips.
At this moment, she shed her deadly danger and allure, and seemed to merge with the gentle sea.
It was a feeling of complete relaxation and enjoyment, like a wanderer who had finally found his home and fell into a deep sleep in his mother's arms.
This captivating bliss made her appear no longer as the fearsome pirate queen, but as a pure and beautiful daughter of the sea.
Fang Jianqiu sat at the stern, rhythmically rowing the rough wooden oar while admiring the stunning scene of the beautiful woman and the sea.
It was truly pleasing to the eye, so much so that it evoked no sense of disrespect.
He was now wearing the metal plate breastplate.
Although this thing is a bit heavy and stuffy, it provides a kind of protection on the open sea where there is no cover. The gleaming metal shell reflects the sunlight, giving it a more menacing look.
A dozen meters ahead of the two, Zhou Liqun was leading the way in his canoe.
This bald man was clearly very familiar with this area of the sea; even on seemingly indistinguishable surfaces, he could accurately find his way.
"Brother Fang! Miss Sarah!"
Just then, Zhou Liqun suddenly turned around and shouted at the top of his lungs:
"We're almost there! Just past that group of rocks, that's our usual fishing spot!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Jianqiu looked away, and paused slightly in his stroke of the oar.
Sarah.
He spoke up, his voice steady, "Check the firearms again, just in case they jam."
Upon hearing this, Sarah slowly opened her eyes.
But instead of immediately checking the weapons, she turned her head, a playful glint in her emerald eyes.
She extended a slender finger and placed it to her red lips, making a shushing gesture.
"Shh..."
Then, she straightened her face, revealing a serious and aloof demeanor, and spoke in the tone of a superior reprimanding a subordinate:
"Watch your tone, Sailor Fang."
"You are now my subordinate, the first mate on this ship. At sea, the captain's orders are the law! You are not allowed to call your superiors by their first names! Call me Captain!"
Fang Jianqiu's lips twitched as he looked at Sarah's feigned aloofness, which was actually full of provocation.
The pure thoughts of appreciating beauty that I had just had vanished in an instant.
The image of the serene and beautiful sea maiden that had been in her mind instantly collapsed, replaced by a stunningly beautiful and dignified queen.
He couldn't help but start imagining pinning this ever-changing fairy down and triggering a special CG scene.
Sarah was incredibly perceptive; she noticed almost immediately the change in Fang Jianqiu's eyes and the momentary tension in his body.
She couldn't help but chuckle to herself; Jianqiu was truly adorably straightforward.
But she didn't stop this dangerous game; instead, she intensified it.
She rose from the bow of the ship, her long legs clad in high-heeled boots striding across the narrow deck, and in a few steps she reached Fang Jianqiu.
As she drew closer, that familiar fragrance enveloped Fang Jianqiu once again.
"Hmph, it seems Sailor Fang is quite unconvinced."
She bent slightly, her hands resting on her knees, the view beneath her neckline faintly visible, her heavy conscience resisting gravity, outlining a perfect shape.
She continued in a mature and sensual voice:
"If anyone should be inspecting you, it should be me, the captain."
Her gaze swept meaningfully over his waist: "Come on~ let the captain take a good look, is there something wrong with your gun? Why isn't it moving~ is it rusted?"
Fang Jianqiu felt the veins on his forehead throbbing.
The cadres are once again undergoing a severe test.
Just as he was seriously considering whether or not to pull this beauty into his arms right now and ask her how to solve the problem of the overheated gun barrel.
His gaze inadvertently passed through the gap between Sarah's legs and looked towards the distant sea.
At the horizon where the sea meets the sky, a row of tiny black dots, about the size of sesame seeds, were slowly moving.
That's a boat.
Fang Jianqiu immediately became serious, the alluring look in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by the sharpness of a hunter spotting his prey.
He reached out without hesitation and slapped Sarah's firm thigh.
"Snapped!"
The slap was neither too hard nor too soft, but it sent ripples through the flesh and produced a crisp sound.
"Sarah, it's time to get down to business!"
Sarah cried out softly from the sudden slap, her body trembling violently.
But she wasn't angry. Instead, she straightened up and gave Fang Jianqiu a charmingly disdainful look, her tone still alluring:
"Alright, alright~ Let's get down to business."
"Let's deal with the Japanese pirates first, then we'll do something else~"
Although she was still playfully teasing and flirting, her actions were anything but slow.
Almost instantly, the alluring beauty transformed into a ruthless bounty hunter.
She turned around and looked in the direction Fang Jianqiu was looking. Her eyes, which were originally full of smiles, were now slightly narrowed, as if she were examining her prey.
Her right hand was already resting naturally on the handle of the heavy revolver at her waist, her fingers gently rubbing the rough grip.
At this moment, Zhou Liqun, who was in front, also noticed the situation.
He whirled around, pointed at the row of black dots, and roared angrily:
"Damn it! It's those little Japanese devils!"
"I never imagined these beasts would go this far! They used to roam the open sea, but now they've come right to our doorstep! They're trying to drive us to our doom!"
He brandished his oar, poised to charge forward and fight to the death. "Brother Fang! Miss Sarah! What should I do now?! Just say the word, and I'll ram the boat!"
Although Bald Zhou had a strong fighting spirit, even to the point of being somewhat willing to die.
But this is not the time for him to act rashly.
Sarah gently shook her head, her voice calm and almost cold:
"No need. Brother Zhou, just take care of yourself. Row the boat away from us, as far away as possible, so you don't get hurt by stray bullets."
"Of course, if you don't want to watch the show, it's best to go straight back. Don't worry, I've already memorized the route here."
Zhou Liqun's passion was extinguished by these blunt and almost ruthless words.
He opened his mouth, wanting to argue that he could also help.
But looking at Sarah standing at the bow of the ship, exuding an inexplicably powerful aura, he found himself unable to utter a single word of rebuttal.
That professionalism and confidence made him feel like a burden.
Fang Jianqiu watched from the side, feeling somewhat helpless.
Sarah really doesn't show any mercy to anyone other than him.
Although what she said was true.
"Jianqiu, what are you waiting for? Let's get down to business!"
Sarah said without turning her head, having already pulled out the two guns with both hands, and began to do a final check.
Fang Jianqiu sighed and increased the speed of his rowing.
The small boat sped up and quickly passed Zhou Liqun's canoe.
As they passed each other, Fang Jianqiu turned his head, gave a reassuring smile, and said gently:
"Brother Zhou, listen to her. We need you to guide us to Chinatown later. That's a big deal! You're our only guide, and we can't let you get hurt here."
Hearing Brother Fang's thoughtful words, Zhou Liqun finally felt relieved.
He nodded resignedly, knowing he really couldn't help.
"Well... Brother Fang, Miss Sarah, please be careful!"
He shouted, then obediently turned the boat around, slightly rowed it away, and retreated to a relatively safe distance to watch the battle.