Chapter 21: A Thunderclap on a Clear Day (Part 1) Seeking Collection

  The bustling port of Dam was suddenly quiet, the merchants who had just landed from the merchant ships stood still, pointing and staring at Tong Jie and Wells under the scorching sun; some dockworkers, carrying a package that hadn't been put down yet, stared blankly at the two men, eyeing each other like beasts in a fierce stare.

  In this world, swordsmen are not common, especially a magic warrior who cultivates both magic and martial arts, that's even rarer.

  When everyone thought that these two men would strangle each other like beasts, someone suddenly interrupted their confrontation.

  Niya gently hugged Tang Jie and said: "Promise me one thing, okay?"

  At first, Tang Jie still thought that Nia and Wells had other relationships, but now it seems that he has won a complete victory in this sudden love affair, and the unpleasantness in his heart has long since dissipated.

  Tang Jie had a smile on his face and lowered his head to look at Nia and said: "What's up?"

  Niya gazed into Tang Jie's deep black eyes and said softly, "Promise me, no matter what, don't fight with him, okay?"

  Tang Jie smiled slightly, his eyes vigilantly gazing at Wells: "This isn't something I can decide on my own!"

  Nia smiled: "As long as you don't take the initiative, I'll handle Wells!"

  Tang Jie felt a bit displeased in his heart, but looking at Nia, he still nodded, earlier this woman gave him so much face in public, he should also think more for Nia.

  After all, Nia and Wells had known each other for eighteen years, while he himself had only known Nia for less than eighteen days!

  Wells felt like he was going crazy, from a young age everyone on the ship had decided that he and Nia were meant to be together, even Old Barl seemed to condone it.

  Nia, didn't you know?

  To protect you, I will send all these ignorant and foolish admirers to the sea to feed the fish. Especially that first guy who dared to pursue you actively, I will disembowel him, hang him on the mainmast until he dries up like a piece of dried meat, then throw him into the sea.

  Have you forgotten?

  Alright, I remember it clearly, since then, your gaze at me has changed!

  You think I'm cruel and insane, right?

  Which pirate is not cruel?

  I'm doing this for your own good!

  The sea is full of dangers, how can those insignificant things be worthy of you?

  Only I can protect you, Nia!!

  Wells gritted his teeth, hatred burning in his heart: This bastard must have taken advantage of my absence to coerce you, confuse you, right? I know it, I'll kill him now and rescue you!

  Wells' face twisted into a sneer as he raised his hand, and a blazing ball of fire erupted from it. Suddenly, Nia let out a loud shout: "Wells, stop!"

  "Wells' whole body shook, his eyes fixed on Nia, and he exclaimed in surprise and delight: "Nia, you regret it, don't you? Come here quickly, I'll protect you!"

  Nina stood at the ship's rail, looking at Wells, and suddenly felt that this man who usually looked so strong and capable now seemed so pitiful!

  "She sighed: 'Wells, I don't need your protection!'"

  "Wales pointed at Tong Jie and shouted: 'Doesn't need my protection? What about him?'"

  Nia glanced at Tang Jie, her eyes overflowing with deep affection: "I don't need his protection either, Wells. I don't need anyone's protection. I can protect myself!"

  "Wells bellowed: 'Excuses, all excuses! He can't protect you, and you can't even protect yourself. Only I can protect you for the rest of your life!!'"

  Nina suddenly shouted: "Fool, how can you be so stubborn! Love is not about who protects whom! Must I love him just because he can protect me?!"

  Wells was like being hit by a huge stone, his whole body shook for a moment, and his eyes were a little dazed.

  Isn't it?

  Was I wrong all along in protecting her like this?

  No, no, it must be her being infatuated with this man that made her say something like that, she wasn't like this before!

  Wales' face turned ferocious once again, exuding a murderous aura. The magic and fighting spirit accumulated within him were ready to be unleashed!

  Nina stepped forward and pointed at him, shouting: "Wells, I'm telling you, if you dare to fight with him today, you're dead for sure!"

  Wells was taken aback and burst out laughing, pointing at Tang Jie: "Is that all? What is he, some unknown little soldier who popped up from nowhere, daring to fight me?"

  Niya sneered: "He may not be your match now, but he will definitely surpass you in the future! And even if you kill him now, you will still pay the price for it in the future!"

  Wells' fury was on full display, his eyes blazing red as he scanned every person on the Hell's Gate and every spectator at the port: "I'd like to see who can make me pay this price!"

  Nia said coldly: "Me!"

  Wells was furious, he didn't expect Nia to eat the iron filings and resolutely oppose him. His finger trembled as he pointed at Nia: "Can you really stop me?"

  Nia raised her head and sneered: "Wells, have you forgotten the Hamiltonian canon?"

  Wells heard the six words "Hamilton's Formula" and was struck as if by lightning, standing still on the spot, unable to utter a single word.

  Nia's voice was like a sharp knife pulled out of the icy cold, each word piercing his heart: "Article 16 of the Hamilton Code, have you forgotten?"

  Wells' whole body trembled with restraint, he looked at Nia and Tangie with unbearable pain and hatred: "Must you tear my heart to shreds?"

  Niya fell silent for a moment, then said slowly: "No, it's not me who wants to tear your heart apart, it's you yourself who is tearing your own heart! You can't impose your will on me, I have the right to choose the man I love, and you're not qualified to interfere with me!"

  Wells froze, his whole body violently trembling. He let out a loud roar and the magic and aura within him burst forth like an explosion. With a wave of his hand, the surface of the sea not far from the harbor was struck as if by a shell, booming loudly. A column of water shot up, and within several meters, it was like a torrential rainstorm had descended, frightening the people around into chaotic screams and frantic escapes!

  Tang Jie's heart skipped a beat: What a terrifying power!

  Nina saw Wells venting, standing on the shore like a statue, as if petrified. In her heart, she knew that today's matter had been pressed down by her adventure. She secretly let out a sigh of relief and turned back to smile apologetically at Tang Jie.

  Tang Jie smiled slightly at her: "Your momentum just now was truly astonishing!"

  Nia shook her head: "I'm tired, take me back to my room!"

  Tang Jie nodded and took a last look at Wells, who was as still as a statue, before walking into the cabin with Nia.

  The sailors on deck had long been staring blankly, unable to utter a word.

  The old Bal on the bridge deck let out a sigh: "This foolish girl, her emotions have blinded her eyes and also blinded her heart, she has ruined everything!"

  "Having said that, he yelled at Wells: 'Wells, are you still alive? If you're still alive, get up here quickly!'"

  Anyone on this ship can ignore Wells but he can't.

  Not to mention that Wales is his adopted son for over a decade, just Wales' own formidable strength and the sailors he brought with him will be a great help to the Inferno.

  As a captain, one must have not only superb navigational skills and combat tactics but also the ability to soothe and reconcile various unstable elements on board.

  Wells heard Bar's words, he raised his head, and the light in his eyes was unspeakably vicious. He took a deep breath, and with a gloomy gaze, he beckoned with his hand. From various hidden corners of the harbor, more than ten burly sailors with rugged faces walked out.

  After parting ways with Bal, Wells led these troops through numerous checkpoints and, like Bal, went through many fierce battles, suffering heavy casualties. The remaining old sailors were the cream of the crop.

  William watched as they boarded the ship one by one with an air of killing intent. He let out a sigh: "The good times are over!"

  William and Bill were the most loyal supporters of Ball, while this group was clearly inclined to stand on the side of Tongjie; and the people brought by Wells were his direct subordinates.

  In their daily lives, these two groups of people have had various frictions due to all sorts of issues.

  It's hard to imagine what kind of collision will happen between Tang Jie and these people because of Niya.

  Wells stepped onto the deck, his eyes devouring every inch of wood on this ship, everything here was his, and no one could take it away!

  He cast a venomous glance into the cabin, a sly smile spreading across his lips as he walked slowly away.

  William feared that he would go too far and shouted: "Welles, are you not afraid of the deterrent of Hamilton's law?"

  "Wells sneered, 'You stupid, dirty fatso, just a few days and you dare to bark at me? It seems our new friend is quite charming, isn't he?'"

  Bill, where his best partner was threatened by Wells, shouted: "Wells, you should know what the consequences of offending the Hamilton Code are!"

  Wells' gaze was like a snake spitting venom, coldly staring at Bill: "Of course I knew! I just went down to say hello to this noble new friend!"

  William and Bill were about to follow, but Old Barlow patted them on the shoulder: "Take care of yourselves, prepare to set sail, we're leaving port!"

  From tomorrow on, speed up!