They all call me Great Master-Chapter 608 - 605: Arthur’s Ambition for the Coastal Waters!

Watching Marinda's amused expression with raised eyebrows, Arthur didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed.

When it comes to thick-skinned, Arthur considered himself unmatched in the world.

Because—

he was shameless!

Thus, under Marinda's watchful gaze, Arthur smoothly brought Pendragon into his embrace, and did not forget to smooch the top of Pendragon's head one more time.

Smack!

The rich sound of saliva being smeared made Marinda's brows furrow slightly.

"Are you disgusting or not?"

Marinda looked at Pendragon, who seemed to have lost all will to live, and couldn't help but speak out.

"Disgusting?

You haven't seen what truly disgusting is!"

As Arthur spoke, he spread the saliva evenly over the top of Pendragon's head.

He even combed a slanting fringe for Pendragon.

"Not bad, really handsome, just like me!"

Saying this, Arthur released Pendragon and was about to walk towards Marinda.

"If you don't go wash your hands, don't speak a single word to me."

Marinda sternly warned Arthur.

Arthur shrugged his shoulders and walked into the washroom.

About two minutes later, when Arthur came out again, Ms. Anna had already brought afternoon tea for Marinda—black tea and baked treats, primarily biscuits and shortcrust pastries, with fresh toast on the side, spread with honey, nuts, peanut butter, apple jam, and egg sauce respectively.

A total of six slices.

Just the right amount, Arthur and Marinda had two slices each.

"This fresh toast is the softest I've ever had."

After carefully tasting the fresh toast smeared with peanut butter, Marinda affirmed its quality.

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"Mhm, mhm."

Arthur nodded repeatedly.

In the face of delicious food, it's best to finish eating before saying anything else.

The three slices of fresh toast that belonged to Arthur were quickly finished, and the young 'Spirit Medium' then set his sights on Marinda's. However, the lady was well-prepared.

Before Arthur could reach out, the remaining two slices of fresh toast disappeared into thin air amid smoke.

Even the biscuits and shortcrust pastries were gone.

"You know, you'll have no friends if you do that!"

Arthur protested.

"Ever since I became friends with you, I haven't had any other friends."

Marinda rolled her eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey, how can you tarnish my reputation out of nothing?

In South Los, my reputation as Arthur Kredos is way better than yours, isn't it?"

Arthur looked incredulous.

To know 'Lady of the Long Night's' title was not exactly a good reputation, in South Los, it represented bloodshed and killing.

And him?

He was the Winter Blessing Giver! The Winter Guardian!

Plus, the eliminator of the Winter Monster!

How could such titles not be better than 'Lady of the Long Night'?

"Ah right, right, right.

The covertly born Child of Misfortune! The favorite of the Grim Reaper!

Your titles are well-known to me!"

Instead of mentioning Arthur's positive titles, the lady chose to talk about the negative and frightening ones.

"That's just an exaggeration!

I think you should seriously consider my titles as the Champion of the South Los Swordsmanship Competition, the man of the house at Caesar Manor, and the Winter Blessing Giver and Guardian.

They represent me more accurately."

Arthur said earnestly.

But Marinda was utterly dismissive.

This lady could easily tell that the current Arthur was just 'acting' exaggerated.

And her?

She didn't dislike this Arthur.

At least, she felt quite relaxed.

On the side, Ms. Anna brought out extra fresh toast, biscuits, and shortcrust pastries.

Ms. Anna, like an elder sister, watched Arthur and Marinda with a smile, and a warm feeling made the lady's [Spirituality] grow even more active.

And the conversation between Arthur and Marinda turned to the main topic—

"Which pirates are under your command?"

Arthur asked bluntly.

Backed by the Earl of South Los, Marinda had a rather exaggerated business foundation in South Los, with long-distance trade being of paramount importance.

And for any long-distance trade, armed merchant ships are necessary.

These armed merchant ships typically protect their own trading vessels.

And under unusual circumstances, they could play the role of pirates.

Everyone does it this way.

Arthur believed that Marinda was no exception.

Even more so, Marinda would surely do it even more and more thoroughly.

If it were him?

He would certainly not do it this way.

Because it was too lacking in technical content.

It was definitely not because the profit was too little.

If he were to act, he would make a big move.

What about a privateering license?

That was just the beginning.

He would build his own mercenaries at sea, establish his own island base, and use his own currency on the ocean trade routes.

The islands off the coast were rich in resources.

Who could be sure there weren't any minerals there?

If there were, that would be the first step toward taking off.

If not...

Then make it so!

Then he would turn the place he wanted into a mountain of gold!

If there were a mountain of gold, then surely many people would go out to sea, right?

As long as they went to sea!

Population, trade, it would all be solved!

And by that time, Miss Qiu's Security Company would still be a security company, able to escort those who went to sea, and those without the escort of Miss Qiu's Security Company would all be sunk without exception.

Definitely the work of pirates, having nothing to do with him.

At the same time...

You have no money? You have land?

Good!

I'll lend it to you!

That would be the time when Mr. Wu's Exchange would upgrade further, with a section specifically carved out and called—

022 Bank!

Arthur calculated his own plans in his heart.

Watching Marinda lift her teacup on the opposite side, Arthur leaned back and said,

"Don't tell me you don't have any!"

"I do!"

Marinda stated with certainty.

Then, she stared at Arthur without blinking.

"You bastard, what are you trying to do?"

"What can a young, upright, simple, and kind 'Spirit Medium' like me do?

Of course, it's to clear some obstacles for my soon-to-sail ocean fleet, and at the same time, provide some effective guards, right?

Otherwise, how could I dominate the coastal waters?

You're thinking too much."

Arthur shrugged, his face the picture of innocence.

The lady looked at Arthur with suspicion, always feeling that Arthur wanted to do something, but dominate the coastal waters?

Impossible!

Not only the Old Earl from the South Los House, but after the end of the Holy Era, countless renowned powerhouses wanted to dominate the coastal waters.

But in the end, they all failed.

Even the Pirate King Edward, who was nominally dominant over the coastal waters, was far from the title of 'Lord of the Near Seas' in reality.

Then...

Could Arthur do it?

While the lady pondered this in her heart, she then said—

"Roberts Pirate Group, Morgan Pirate Group, Giant Axe Pirate Group, Cotton Anne Pirate Group, Bellamy Pirate Group, Kidd Pirate Group..."

She listed the names of twenty-two pirate gangs in succession.

Clap, clap clap!

Arthur gave a light applause.

"Excellent!

My Pirate Female General!"

Arthur appraised her.

Arthur had thought before that Marinda would have a few pirate gangs but hadn't expected there to be so many.

Twenty-two pirate gangs, calling her a Pirate Female General really wasn't an exaggeration.

According to the rumors, the Western Sea Pirate General had under him only twenty-nine pirate gangs, although he had heard that the latter's forces had greatly expanded, now counting forty-seven pirate gangs.

But what did that have to do with him?

Marinda was what mattered to him!

After pondering for ten seconds, Arthur suddenly leaned in towards Marinda and asked in a low voice—

"How are your relations with these pirates under you?"