Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Chapter 140 Giving away heads

Just as Keslan had predicted, the pirates began to stir not long after the legion left. They scurried about on the deck like flies, presumably preparing for their evacuation.

If it really is Lin Yi's legion, their strength is far superior to the small troop that just withdrew. In particular, Lin Yi's personal guards are all of noble birth, equipped with pureblood griffins, and graduated from the Empire's rigorous knight schools or military academies. They are simply not something this rabble can withstand or contend with.

Therefore, the pirates had no intention of resisting from the beginning; they were only focused on destroying the evidence and escaping as quickly as possible.

"I hope your husband doesn't get so angry that he kills everyone. At least leave a few alive so I can follow the trail to their lair and report back to the old emperor." Unlike the chaos on deck, Keslan was relaxed in the hold, chatting with Jiang Yu.

If Lin Yi didn't appear here, it meant he was still rational. Although Jiang Yu really wanted to see Lin Yi as soon as possible, she understood that it was right for Lin Yi to return to the royal city as soon as possible.

After all, the emperor's suspicions and the safety of the family must also be taken into consideration. The border troops cannot return without being summoned, and since they have appeared near the capital's coast, they must have received the emperor's authorization. However, it's possible that the emperor is testing them.

Once politics is involved, one has to think more deeply about many things. Jiang Yu was horrified by the thought and hoped that Lin Yi would not let anger and worry overwhelm his reason.

"How is Chen Xin? Has she woken up?" She turned to ask about her friend's condition. These past few days, Keslan had been reassuring her that his men had been protecting her every step of the way, and that she was doing well.

But now that the crucial moment has arrived, she still asked again, not entirely reassured.

“She should have woken up by now.” Keslan smirked. “We let her sleep again. After all, there’s no need to have such an unpleasant experience and leave a lasting trauma, right?”

"Besides, she has been quiet, which makes our rescue easier."

Jiang Yu was already used to Keslan's terrible personality, and she knew he said it to see her worried and helpless. She didn't say anything else, only, "You promised me you would ensure her safety."

"Can't you trust me a little?" Keslan gritted his teeth. This woman was a waste of her beautiful face; she was neither submissive nor coquettish.

"Don't worry about these useless things. Just watch how I wreak havoc and rescue you safely," Keslan said smugly, unsurprisingly earning another eye roll in return.

He didn't know that Jiang Yu was also thinking about him in her heart. He had a fierce and menacing appearance, clearly the standard for a domineering and arrogant big shot, but he was actually a greedy, gossipy, and smug person.

The two exchanged barbs and complaints for a short time before the hatch was moved.

"Here they come," Keslan murmured, then vanished into the darkness.

After the pirates came down, they saw Jiang Yu standing alone on the open ground next to a pillar, her long hair flowing down her back, her face exquisitely beautiful, looking at them thoughtfully.

And what's more, she wasn't tied up at all!!!

In reality, Jiang Yu was wondering which unlucky guys had come to offer themselves up for death, but the pirates interpreted it in a completely different way.

"Oh my god! What happened? How did she get untied? Did anyone come down here just now? She was tied up when I brought her food last time!"

"I swear no one came down!"

"She couldn't have untied herself, could she?" the pirates exclaimed in alarm. Then someone noticed Jiang Yu's gaze. Her beautiful eyes showed no panic whatsoever; she calmly surveyed them, as if they weren't there to take her life but to chat and negotiate with her.

"Why is she looking at us like that?" one pirate whispered to his companion, earning him a heavy punch in return.

"She's right in front of you, and you're asking me instead of her?! And are you stupid? Do you think she can't hear you if you speak softly? Idiot!"

"Your Excellency, we are truly sorry. We will be gentle and give you a quick death." Another pirate looked at Jiang Yu, who stood there like a goddess, with a blank expression on her face, and assumed that she was unaware that she was about to die. He felt a pang of pity for her.

How pitiful! What a pity! Such a beautiful woman, to be killed so soon, what a waste!

He then drew a dagger from his waist and slowly walked towards Jiang Yu. "Don't be afraid, Lord Jiang Yu. As long as you don't resist, it will be over soon."

"Didn't the boss say he was going to chop her up?" The pirate, whose head was clearly not working properly, spoke up again, this time quite loudly. The pirate holding the dagger staggered a bit, turned around and glared at him fiercely.

"I guarantee that if you open your mouth again, you'll be the next one to be chopped up!" he said through gritted teeth.

"You're talking nonsense! The boss said the next one to be chopped up is Lord Chen Xin in the lower deck!" Unfortunately, being slow-witted is innate, making communication impossible.

"Lord Jiang Yu, look..." The pirate holding the dagger turned around and looked at Jiang Yu awkwardly, only to find that the other party had a handsome smile on his face.

He wasn't very educated, but he felt it was the most beautiful face and the most beautiful smile he had ever seen. His hand holding the dagger trembled slightly, and he couldn't bring himself to do it.

"What are you waiting for? Make your move now, or we'll be the ones who die!" a pirate roared from the side.

“Indeed.” Jiang Yu tilted her head, looked at the pirate in front of her, and softly uttered, “Why do villains always die from talking too much?”

As soon as she finished speaking, she met a pair of bright, clear yellow eyes that suddenly shone in the darkness. If she hadn't already become familiar with Keslan, those eerie eyes would have seemed more like those of some kind of ferocious beast lurking in the darkness, cunning and savage.

Suddenly, a gust of wind arose, as if a small whirlwind had swept through the confined and oppressive lower deck. Before Jiang Yu could react, her eyes were gently covered. With the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground, she heard the devil's gentle whisper: "Have you ever seen a dead person? I'm afraid I'll scare you."

It was resolved in the blink of an eye. Jiang Yu's eyes, which were covered, were filled with great astonishment. Keslan's skills were much better than she had imagined. He truly deserved to be the leader of "Owl".

With such skill, it's no wonder he could move freely on this ship as if invisible. No wonder he could gather so many talented individuals under his command, forming a dark organization that gave the three great empires a headache.

"I'm scared, but as long as it's not too bloody or disgusting, I think I should be okay," Jiang Yu said, trying to appear calm. She had never seen a dead person before and wasn't sure how much she could accept it.

“That should be alright, after all, I didn’t have time to chop them up.” Keslan gently removed his hand, even considerately giving way to his view.

Jiang Yu was caught off guard and found himself facing several headless corpses. The corpses were instantly decapitated by sharp blades, lying sprawled on the ground, their severed necks spurting out large amounts of blood. The hold was instantly filled with a nauseating stench of blood.

Clearly, Keslan intentionally avoided the open space where Jiang Yu was standing, and not a single drop of blood splashed onto the two of them. Jiang Yu stared blankly at a head with its eyes open, its eyes seemingly still holding some surprise and confusion. Before he could even feel fear, his head had already been separated from his body.

"Ugh~" Jiang Yu vomited uncontrollably. There wasn't much in her stomach to begin with, and what came out was mostly acidic water. Because of the violent vomiting caused by fear, tears welled up in her eyes, mingling with the cold sweat dripping from her forehead and blurring her vision.

"So weak." Keslan smiled with satisfaction. "If I'd known this would scare you, I would have dissected one for you to see~"