
Returning to the harbor, general Loe Som Bong asked all the soldiers to gather, hearing Joan's orders. They set up a strategy to deal with the invasion of the black skull pirates.
The three imperial naval ships of the Sky were conspicuously visible in the port compared to the ships in the harbor, it would certainly provoke suspicion from the black skull pirate pirates and would invite suspicion that the city's leader must have brought help to confront them.
So General Loe Som Bong arranged for the three ships to return to the high seas and hide on an island not too far from the port. The island they passed by on their way yesterday, it was ideal to hide the ship because the island had a large canal that split the island and was filled with mangrove trees.
Joan was not a homicide lover, she always avoided bloodshed and, if she could, avoided killing, he was more willing to turn a cruel person into a submissive character even though it meant that that person would become his loyal follower, wouldn't it be better than losing a soul.
That was why he had always relied on the soul subjugation power of his agricultural dimensional space to subdue the people he wanted, even if it was limited to those who often committed crimes. Joan did not want to act arbitrarily to make everyone become her subordinate who was only obedient and loyal to her.
Transforming people's character through the soul stamp, not making the person his slave but making them into a person who is beneficial to others, he said, isn't it like they paid off the debt of their previous lives so that they can not only get a better life but also gain good karma for their next path of reincarnation.
The city leader Jin Bo who saw how Joan gave direction to the general Loe Som Bong who would then arrange the placement of these Heavenly Empire naval soldiers. His actions were so quick, straightforward and efficient, it aroused such deep admiration for Joan that he also gave Joan the authority to make arrangements for them as well.
Only he was astonished when Joan asked her guards to keep all their weapons back in the armory. They were only allowed to carry the swords or spears they used to wear in regular escort duties.
"Will they not fight against the pirates of the black skull or will they negotiate with them. Wouldn't he not be able to meet the demands of the pirates, it would put them in a dead end situation and that doesn't mean, fighting is the only way. Didn't General Loe Som Bong have the ability to at least withstand the strength of the pirates but it seems they are not interested in fighting. So what will he do ".
The thought went up in the head of city lord Jin but he did not express his doubts. He wanted to see what Joan would do.
As he was pondering about it, a huge shot of power ripped through the clouds in the sky above the sea in the distance.
"Black skull pirate pirates coming".
A guard reported to the city lord.
The city lords, Andi and Joan, standing in front of the harbor, saw three large ships almost as big as ships owned by the imperial navy slowly approaching the port dock.
Unfriendly, fierce and ruthless faces filled every deck of the ship, the crew was quite deft, they could anchor the ship quietly.
Five people standing on the bridge of the ship were watching closely to the city lord Jin Bo who was standing with two young people, a young woman, another a young man. Replying their gazes calmly, the pirate leader was unable to deny that they must be capable people because usually the one who saw his gaze would tremble in fear.
"Who are they ".
"Oh they are young master Andi and young miss Joan of the capital, those who are given the authority to negotiate with you".
The words of the city lord of Jin were partly truth and a bit of a lie, of course Andi and Joan were from the capital but not from their own kingdom, these were the guests of the imperial capital of the Sky, of course, of course he wouldn't be open to talking about such a thing.
"Negotiation? We don't need negotiations, all we need is the wealth we want".
The leader of the pirates said as he went down the stairs of the ship to those below.
"I mean Mr. Jin Bo, I'm the one responsible for showing you the wealth that you will receive. Please follow me, I'll show you ".
Joan was calm without any hint of fear either in her tone or in her facial expression.
"Alright, but beware don't try to fool us".
The leader of the pirates said, the five men walked behind Joan. Only Joan left with them while Andi and Mr. Jin remained standing at the pier.
The pirate leader saw that, did not question it because he was sure before absolute power, all these people were just ants in his eyes, moreover he clearly saw that Joan did not have the slightest ripple of strength.
It was only suspicious why the people he met were so relaxed, there was absolutely no look of fear in their eyes except for a slight strain in the eyes of city lord Jin Bo but nothing to think about, it was more important to first look at the treasures that the city lord had prepared for them.
Walking in front of them without turning her head, Joan smilingly saw the confidence of the five black skull pirate leaders, the black skull pirate, he had planned and prepared everything neatly but to make sure that no one knew of his greatest secret. Joan asked the city lord not to follow her. The city lord of Jin felt deeply moved by the calm that Joan showed towards the five pirate leaders, nor did he see the slightest worry in Andi's eyes seeing his lover with the five pirate leaders.
They arrive at a large warehouse measuring 20x 50 meters, Joan invites them to enter, Joan first enters the warehouse and the five of them follow her.
Hulala, the warehouse was empty, where the wealth that he said had been prepared for them, let alone treasure, debupun barely visible
The city lord was actually willing to gather the little treasure they had prepared, although it was not possible enough to soften the hearts of the pirates, but Joan did not approve of it. They were only asked to clean the warehouse
The five pirate leaders were astonished by what they saw, with their faces flushed red, they turned to look at the smiling Joan when they saw their ugly faces. A strange feeling immediately appeared in their hearts but before they could say anything, a melodious sound rang through their eardrums.
"Get On's"..