Firearms in a Fantasy World

Chapter 170: Hiring a Sailor

Translator: Cinder Translations

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The crew of the Southern Star strolled from the dock to the central square of the city, enjoying the sights along the way, and praising them endlessly.

Quik divided the people into four groups. "Everyone, I now announce free activities. Each person must stay with their group and not wander off alone!"

The sailors had been waiting for this moment, shouting, "Long live the great Quik!"

Quik reminded them, "Try to stick to the main roads and avoid alleys so you don't get lost. We'll meet back here in two hours, then switch with another group to let them explore ashore."

"Yes, Captain!"

The Hope's Desire didn't plan to stay here for too long. The ultimate destination of this voyage was the Horns Bay Alliance. After arriving there and meeting with the Foster family, they would return to the Northwest Bay.

"We're only staying in Asta for one day. If you want to eat, drink, and have fun, wait until we reach the Horns Bay Alliance. You can just enjoy the scenery in this city since you don't speak the local language. Be careful not to conflict with the locals!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Quik gestured, "Very well, you're dismissed."

He said to the apprentice sailors, "You little rascals, follow my group."

Ladia was also in Quik's group, and with her as a ready-made translator, this group felt much more comfortable.

They wandered around the square, occasionally entering various shops or stopping at stalls, and some even bargained for souvenirs through Ladia's translation. Fortunately, Aldo's currency could be used here, but things were really expensive.

In addition to various goods, there were also many attractions in the central square, such as wandering minstrels playing instruments and singing, circus performers performing acrobatics and taming animals, glamorous dancers twisting their waists like water snakes, and exciting boxing matches.

When they had explored the entire square, they found that it was already time to meet as agreed.

So Quik and the others came to the meeting place, only to find that no one from the other groups had returned.

"Those bastards didn't go off to fool around, did they? They have no discipline."

Ladia reminded him, "Um... Captain, please be careful what you say in front of the children."

Quik waved his fist, "I'll definitely deal with them when I get back."

After waiting for about another half an hour, people from the other three groups gradually returned to the meeting point.

"You scoundrels! Where did you all run off to?"

The angry captain scolded them fiercely.

"For the next month, you'll be responsible for cleaning the deck and the toilets."

After announcing the punishment, Quik led the people back to the Southern Star. The ones who had stayed behind were eagerly waiting, and as soon as the captain returned, they joyfully went ashore under the leadership of the first mate.

Ladia approached Quik and asked, "Captain, when are we setting sail for the Horns Bay Alliance?"

"I plan to rest here for one night. We'll set sail again early tomorrow morning."

"I think it would be better to hire a sailor familiar with the waters of Horns Bay. They would know the coastal ports like the back of their hand and could help you navigate directly to the capital of the Alliance."