A Dragonslayer’s Peerless Regression – 96



Episode 96

‘Peter Pan.’

The captain of the Neverland and the pirate king in Zeke’s previous life.

Hook said gritting his teeth.

“Just leave me alone little brother. I’m going to find Kid’s Treasure Island before that cocky little rascal does and become the Pirate King. Captain Hook! Doesn’t that sound so damn good?”

Zeke thought about Peter Pan while responding somewhat to Captain Hook’s words.

‘The Pirate King will appear two years from now. It will also be around that time that Sister Carly will go to subdue the Pirate King.’

In this life I had to protect Carly Draker no matter what.

That way we could maintain the power within Draker to stop Abel.

At that moment Hook slightly drunk smiled and took out something.

“Little brother look at this. This is the proof that this Hook will get Captain Kidd’s treasure before that Peter Pan and become the Pirate King.”

What Hook took out was a piece of old parchment.

He unrolled the parchment.

“This is the map to Treasure Island that Captain Kidd left behind.”

Zeke was quite curious and looked at the parchment that Donghae Hook had spread out.

However the content was almost completely erased and written in a font I had never seen before so I couldn’t even tell what it was saying.

‘It’s a map of Treasure Island so I guess it’s written in code.’

It seems that Hook also showed it off confidently as even Zeke wouldn’t know what it was.

But then absurdly enough the system started to work on its own.

[Detects ancient charts.]

[Scan and analyze the map.]

[The erased parts of the map are analyzed and supplemented and the map is re-edited. The corresponding location is marked on the map.]

‘Huh?’

Unexpectedly the system analyzed the chart as soon as it saw it.

Captain Hook was excited and chattered on without even knowing it.

“There’s currently no one who can read this map. They know it’s somewhere in the Sea of ​​Death but they don’t know the exact location yet. That’s why they’re searching the entire area.”

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While Captain Hook was talking the system finished analyzing the chart.

And the map that appeared before Zeke’s eyes showed the exact coordinates of where Treasure Island was.

‘…I feel this once again but there is no limit to the system’s capabilities.’

It was Zeke who suddenly seized the opportunity to become the Pirate King.

Then the quest window popped up.

―Achievement Quest (Advanced Mission)―

[Find the Forgotten Sea God’s Island. (No time limit)]

[Quest Mission Reward: Title: Sea God’s Blessing/ Sea God’s Treasure

‘Island of the Sea God?’

It was a map pointing to ancient ruins not Treasure Island where Captain Kidd’s treasure was hidden.

Seeing as the mission rewards were the Sea God’s Blessing and the Sea God’s Treasure it seemed like the story that finding that island would make you the Pirate King wasn’t completely false.

‘If Peter Pan found this island and gained the power of the sea god then I can understand a little why Sister Carly was treated that way.’

Given how the system worked it seemed unlikely that any normal means would be able to open a path to the island.

Zig closed the quest window and thought about Haesin’s Island while agreeing with Hook’s words.

‘I must take the power of the Sea God before Peter Pan takes over this island.’

Zeke thought that it would be difficult to take Karus to the island so he should bring him back safely and then come back.

Captain Hook returned to his ship only after the smugglers had finished stealing an entire case of whiskey they had hidden.

For Zik who learned about the island of the sea god it was a meeting that brought him no harm.

* * *

The next day Zeke and his party loaded up their supplies and set sail again towards the southern continent.

As the name suggests the sea was rough and there were many reefs.

Fortunately the smuggler’s leader was a fairly skilled captain so they were able to pass through the deadly waters without any problems.

We encountered pirate ships a few times but nothing happened because Zeke and Boris went over there and quietly appeased them so they ran away on their own.

After a week Zeke and his party finally reached the southern continent. However just before they were about to dock the captain asked if they could anchor the ship on the other side.

“Your Majesty do you really have to dock your ship right at the port of Golpa? Smugglers like us will die the moment we enter Golpa.”

Zeke reassured the captain.

“Don’t worry I will ensure your safety.”

Thanks to Zeke’s persuasion the smuggling ship reached the port of Golpa.

But the port of Golfa was in disarray.

Rough-faced men were lined up all over the harbor.

The smugglers were terrified at the sight.

“I am the McCain Cartel.”

Even though Don Juan was dead the McCain Cartel remained a strong organization though its size had diminished.

Zeke didn’t answer and jumped down from the smuggling ship still wearing his iron helmet.

The cartel members saw Zeke and took a stand.

That was when.

“boss!”

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From a distance Simon and his men could be seen running toward them.

When Simon appeared the cartel members were startled put away their weapons and lined up at attention.

Simon knelt before Zeke.

“Welcome boss. I’ve been waiting for you.”

The smugglers opened their mouths wide when they saw that sight.

This was because Simon Zapatero the new boss of the McCain Cartel and the guardian of the Cuzco royal family who controlled the northern part of the southern continent was kneeling before Zeke.

At the same time other cartel members also knelt before Zeke.

He approached Simon.

“Long time no see Simon. How have you been?”

“Thanks to the boss. Did you have any inconveniences on your way here?”

“It was a good voyage. I owe you the captain and crew a favor so I ask for your gratitude.”

“I will compensate you sufficiently in the name of Simon Zapatero.”

Meanwhile Boris and Karus with their faces covered got off the boat and boarded the carriage that Simon had prepared.

Zeke also got into the carriage and only after Simon got into the carriage did Zeke take off his helmet and speak.

“Is it possible to move directly to the portal?”

Then Simon shook his head.

“I’m sorry Boss but Tahuani’s portal is currently unavailable.”

“What does it mean that the portal is unavailable?”

“The terminal is swarming with Imperial troops.”

Zeke was surprised by Simon’s words.

“Are you saying that the Empire bastards came all the way here?”

“I think the boss predicted that I would come south.”

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Zeke was troubled.

“I can’t keep His Highness in the South. It’s such an unstable place I don’t know what might happen…”

The Southern Continent was a place full of assassins and outlaws.

Zeke couldn’t stay behind and protect them forever. He could prepare to some extent but it was impossible to stop all the assassins who would rush at him in any way.

I had to somehow get to the central continent and secure Kali Draker’s protection.

Simon said cautiously.

“Boss there is only one way.”

“Something. Tell me.”

“We will cross the border and go through the desert to the Holy Kingdom. The Holy Kingdom is beyond the reach of the Empire.”

After hearing Simon’s words Zeke became troubled.

If you can’t take the portal you have no choice but to travel by land for now.

Once you enter the Holy Kingdom there are many ways to get to Midland either by land or by sea.

Zeke looked at Simon and said.

“It seems like that’s the only way for now. But would it be possible to get through the border area which is a den of outlaws? There would be Imperial knights guarding that area too.”

“Rather since it is a lawless area you might be able to exploit the gap. If you go up to the upper border area there is a tunnel that connects to the desert area. Since it is operated illegally if you go there even if the Imperial Army chases you your speed will be slowed down.”

It was a method that Simon could suggest since he was a former outlaw.

Zeke thought for a moment and then nodded.

“Okay. I’ll do as you say.”

“Okay boss. I’ll recover from the aftereffects at Anga today and leave right away tomorrow.”

* * *

The next day Zeke and his party changed into southern clothing and rode horses up to Tahuani.

Since Simon and his men were guarding Zeke’s party the rascals had nothing to bother them with.

The problem started from the border area above Tahuani.

Commonly referred to as the Lawless Zone this was an extraterritorial area comprised of several towns built on the wasteland.

The reason this place has become a lawless zone is none other than the fact that a massive black market city has been formed.

All the goods that could not reach the Republic of Dorta money related to crimes etc. flowed in and all kinds of criminals tried to hide their identities and find jobs or commit other crimes to earn money.

Naturally this became a place where common sense and laws did not apply.

If Dorta was a city of splendid pleasure this was a city of desire and pleasure built on the lowest ground.

As it was such a dangerous place Simon warned Zeke and his group after crossing the wasteland and entering the lawless area.

“From here on out we really have to be careful. Think of everyone except our group as enemies.”

Zeke nodded at Simon’s words.

Karus was a little nervous but he looked quite excited when he heard that he was going to the Black Market City a lawless area he had only heard rumors about.

Zeke and his party walked slowly to a place where a fence made of wire was made in the wasteland.

There was a guard post there which was one of the entrances into the lawless area.

Simon approached and showed something to the members of the organization guarding the outpost.

They looked at the cards Simon had handed them and whispered among themselves then went inside the outpost and made contact with someone.

Then he came out again and handed the card to Simon.

“The atmosphere is tense these days so take care of yourself.”

Simon took his bag back and went inside the wire fence with his comrades.

As I walked inside and towards the road I saw a small village.

Simon said to Zeke.

“Boss I think it would be best to stay here today. Tomorrow we will go to Black Market City to meet the Tunnel Broker and then we will move right away.”

Zeke nodded.

This was a village at the entrance to a lawless area so it was considered a less dangerous place.

The moment you enter Black Market City you have to consider that you are risking your life so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take some time to prepare.

Zeke and his group entered the accommodations that Simon had arranged and unpacked their bags.

Zeke decided to share a room with Karus to protect him.

But while Zeke was unpacking Karus approached him and showed him something.

“Zeke look at this. What do you think?”

Karus had been with Zeke for quite some time while they were on the run so he was now comfortable talking to him.

Zeke also spoke comfortably to Karus.

“It’s a painting. Did you draw it Karus?”

“I told you I was an artist. When the painting is finished I’ll add a poem to match it. Then it’ll be finished.”

“A bard. Is that your dream Karus?”

“Carus said putting the painting back in his arms.

“If I were an ordinary prince I would have done so. But given the circumstances I wonder if I can really become an ordinary bard. I will either be chased for the rest of my life or live as an exiled member of the royal family.”

Zeke smiled bitterly at Carus’s self-deprecating words.

Then Carus asked Zeke.

“What about you Zeke? Do you have a dream?”

Zigg was momentarily speechless at Karus’ question.

He said in front of Arthur Draker that his goal was to become the strongest on the continent.

His goal was to become the strongest man on the continent take control of the Draker family and become the absolute ruler.

‘It was a dream. Was it a dream?’

Since he was a Zeke who died and came back to life he devoted all his energy to achieving what he had not been able to achieve in the past.

He looked at Carus and said.

“Becoming the strongest on the continent. That’s my dream.”

Karus nodded at Zeke’s words.

“The strongest on the continent. It certainly won’t be easy to achieve.”

But then Zeke’s senses caught a suspicious movement.

‘what?’

He told Carus to be quiet and then went under the bed.

Carus did as Zeke told him without complaining.

Zeke leaned against the wall and looked around with his eyes wide open.

I sensed some suspicious movement behind the building across the street.

‘This isn’t just a movement of outlaws. This is a group of trained men.’

They could have been cartel-raised killers but you could tell they weren’t approaching us with good intentions.

Zeke knocked on the wall of the next room to send a signal.

Soon Boris entered the room.

Zeke said to Boris.

“Tell Boris Simon to prepare to leave this place immediately.”

“Okay boss.”

As Boris left Zeke quickly packed his things and tried to take Karus out of the room.

It was then that I was finishing up everything and about to leave the room.

Shhhh!

An arrow flew through the window.

“Bow down!”

As soon as he finished speaking the arrow that had flown in exploded.