Chapter 14 The Explorers Association

A group of people dispersed at the port and began to get busy with their own affairs.

After Charles went to the bank to deposit 1 million echoes into his account, he rushed towards the shipyard.

His heart was beating fast along the way, Charles hadn't felt this way for a long time, it was like the excitement of confessing to a girl for the first time.

In the shipyard full of steel, Charles was received by an old man with two attendants. He was the owner of the shipyard.

"Hi sir, what do you need?"

"I need an exploration ship."

When he heard that Charles Ji was not looking for a cargo ship or a fishing boat, but an exploration ship, the old man had a very surprised expression on his face.

"Sir, are you sure it's an exploration ship? Have you applied to the Explorers' Association?" He hesitated to confirm again

"Not yet, can't you buy a boat without an application?"

Wood heard a trace of displeasure in the customer's words, and quickly explained.

"No, no, of course, I just want to confirm it. After all, there are fewer and fewer people with an adventurous spirit like you."

Exploring an island is of course a huge profit, but behind those successful people are thousands of losers,

The emergence of turbines allows humans to set foot in more unknown seas, and humans can find new homes more efficiently. They once thought that they were about to conquer this sea.

It's a pity that humans are not the main characters here. There are only a few islands that are easy to explore, and there are more extremely dangerous islands. The strange natives and the deep seabed give them a blow.

More and more exploration ships are missing, and more and more people lose their husbands and children. Death finally cools down the human race. Gradually, people no longer regard the exploration ships as heroes, but secretly call them fools looking for death. .

Wood remembered that the last time someone bought an exploration boat was five years ago, and that guy died in the sea of ​​course.

"Guest, what kind of boat do you need, please tell me."

"The ship should not be too big, within 70 meters in length, the power must be a brilliant turbine, and the front gun must be a 125mm rifled gun." Charles said it all in a snap.

In order to go home, he has been preparing for too long, and he has engraved the various configurations of the various exploration ships in his heart.

The transaction went quickly, and an hour later, Charles saw the appearance of his new boat.

Rivets are neatly arranged on the streamlined white hull, which is several times thicker than the Mouse.

Thicker chimneys testify to the power of the turbines.

At first glance I thought it was just a bigger refurbished Mouse. But the cannons on the front deck are full of industrial aesthetics, which distinguishes Limara from second-hand cargo ships.

Front and rear small length: 65 meters Width: 10 meters, draft: 5.5 meters

"This ship was originally ordered by the Governor's Navy, but they are not in a hurry. If you are in a hurry, I can give it to you first."

"This is the boat. When will it be launched?"

"Some of the facilities you need in the cabin haven't been finished yet, and it will take half a month to get into the water if you rush it."

"Because there is a part of the subsidy from the Explorers' Association, you only need to pay 3.5 million Echo Coins,"

Charles silently estimated the amount, "There is just enough in my account, and if I sell the mouse, there will be enough supplies for the next exploration."

"Okay, you can get it done as soon as possible. After half a month, I will pick up the boat."

After coming out of the shipyard, Charles went straight to the Explorers' Association.

Once you have an exploration ship, you join the Explorers' Association, a loose organization that exists on every human island. The members are all exploration ship captains.

Of course, it doesn't mean that you have to join, it's just something that is good for you, Charles will not refuse.

As long as you become an explorer, the massive sea charts in the association will be open for free. You must know that these things cost money to buy outside, and there are other benefits besides the sea charts. He has already done enough homework for this organization.

Of course, being an explorer is not all about advantages and disadvantages. After becoming an explorer, you must visit the island at least once a year. If you fail to complete the exploration quota, you will be disqualified as an explorer.

But for Charles, this disadvantage is quite equivalent to nothing. He was originally here to explore the island.

The Explorers' Association is not far from the dock area, and the white stone buildings are very eye-catching.

Charles glanced at the ship logo hanging on the top of the building and walked in.

It was very big and empty inside, and he could hear the echo of his own footsteps when he walked in.

Except for a few counters in the distance, there are only a few men and women sitting sporadically on the left sofa. The triangular-brimmed hats placed on the table prove that they have the same identity as Charles.

While Charles was looking at them, they were also curiously looking at the new faces at the door.

After simply distinguishing the words above the counter, Charles walked towards the counter on the far left. While he was filling out the application form with a quill pen, a white arm wrapped around his neck.

"Shua." Charles touched his waist with his right hand, and the muzzle of the revolver was already on the belly of the man behind him.

A slightly hoarse female voice sounded in his ears, "Relax, newcomer, this is not the sea, there is no danger."

The man let go of Charles' neck, pulled a stool over, and sat down beside him with his feet up.

The person who came was a sexy woman with bright white hair, straight long legs and a seductive curve that was deliberately exposed.

Regardless of her oppressive height of nearly two meters, any man would want to get close to her.

Compared with her beauty, Charles cared more about a wooden staff around her waist, which seemed to be her weapon. There are very few women who go to sea, but none of the women who can survive at sea is an ordinary person.

"Is something wrong?" Charles put the gun back.

"It's been a long time since I saw a newcomer, come here to get to know each other, my name is Elizabeth, the captain of the Black Rose, dear, what's your name?" the giant beauty asked with a smile on her lips.

Charles didn't answer and buried himself in filling out the application form. The harsh environment at sea made him not interested in dealing with strangers.

But the woman next to her didn't seem to leave knowingly.

A faint fragrance wafted by, Elizabeth moved her head closer, and blatantly peeked at Charles' application form.

"Charles? What a good name, ah, that place is not very important, just write whatever you want."

A strong man on the sofa in the distance laughed and said, "Elizabeth, why were you not so enthusiastic when I first came here?"

Elizabeth gave him a disdainful look. "Of course you are different from him, and I don't want to sleep with you, so why should I help you?"

The strong man was not angry either, he patted his thighs and laughed with his companions.

With a "squeak", Charles poked a hole in the application form.

He guessed that this woman's motives were impure, but he really didn't expect this motive. A woman who can eat at sea is really extraordinary.

Ignoring Elizabeth beside him, Charles quickly finished writing and handed it over.

The staff member took the application form, put it into the machine composed of various gears, and began to operate it skillfully.

Elizabeth didn't care at all that the man in front of her ignored her, and continued talking on her own.

"Charles, this is your first time here. Let me introduce you. The role of the Explorers' Association is actually very simple. It is to help us find new islands."

"Of course it's not free. As long as you join the association, any captain who becomes the governor in the future must open an explorer branch on his island."

Charles interrupted her, "Thank you for the reminder, I already knew this, so I don't need to remind you."

"Huh? It seems that Mr. Charles has made a lot of preparations before coming. Will you be free later? Would you like to come and sit on my boat?"