Returning With A Thousand Favors

Chapter 245

“In the waters just ahead, I’m currently urging the crew to push forward at full speed,” Black Panther spoke up.

“Thank you!” Marina immediately expressed her gratitude.

“You don’t need to be so formal with me. Rest assured, I will definitely reclaim your man for you. How wonderful, we can attend my wedding ceremony together tonight!” Black Panther’s face was filled with confidence.

“Alright!” Marina nodded heavily.

“Let’s go. I’ll take you to the bow of the ship!” Black Panther said as she walked towards the door.

Marina instinctively followed along but then suddenly realized something.

What did Black Panther just say they would attend together?

Her wedding ceremony?

Was Black Panther getting married?

Who was she getting married to?

She hadn’t mentioned this matter when they last communicated.

Marina didn’t even have a chance to prepare the wedding gift.

Marina could not help but frown.

Black Panther had helped her so much this time, so she definitely needed to prepare a thoughtful wedding gift.

However, she would have to wait until they rescued Simon before she could focus on that.

Marina followed Black Panther to the bow.

Quantum feared that the Black Panther would take her anger out on him, so he had been waiting in the room with Phoenix in his arms.

As Marina stood at the bow of the ship, she seemed to catch a glimpse of faint light through the mist.

“That’s Humpback’s ship over there,” Black Panther spoke up.

“Okay,” Marina responded.

The ship surged forward at full speed.

After a moment, they crossed the mist and finally got a clear view of the other party’s lineup.

The pirate ships on the other side seemed to outnumber Black Panther’s team.

“My ships are no less than theirs, but this time I didn’t bring them along,” Black Panther felt she couldn’t lose her status in this situation.

Hence, she immediately explained to Marina.

“Black Panther, what are you doing here today? I don’t have time to fight with you. Now get lost!”

From the largest and tallest pirate ship on the opposite side, a small and slender man also stepped forward.

However, his gaze was cold and vicious.

It was obvious that he was not a good character.

“That’s Humpback. Despite being as small as a shrimp, he insists on giving himself such a nickname. He clearly tries to compensate for his shortcomings,” Black Panther explained to Marina while taking the opportunity to vent a few complaints.

After speaking, she once again met the gaze of the man across from her.

“Humpback, I didn’t come here today to fight with you. I have a friend who went missing in your waters, and I came to retrieve him. Once I have him, I will leave immediately,” Black Panther shouted.

Upon hearing these words, Humpback immediately lowered his head and asked the person beside him.

After a moment, Humpback looked at Black Panther and said, “My men say they haven’t encountered anyone from your group in these

waters.”

“They are not my crew members. They are my friends. The ones who were attacked by your group,” Black Panther clarified.

Hearing this, Humpback’s face immediately turned cold.

“Black Panther, did you send those people?”

“What do you mean?” Black Panther furrowed her brow in confusion.

“You’re still pretending! All these years, I’ve abided by our agreement and peacefully coexisted with you. I’ve never encroached on your territory. But why did you have to break the rules?” Humpback

gritted his teeth.

He had wondered who had the audacity to steal under his watchful eyes.

Now he thought that it was Black Panther who pulled the strings.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about. I have never sent anyone to cause trouble for you. My friend simply got lost by chance, and I’m here to bring him back,” Black Panther spoke firmly.

“Bullshit! Who dares to touch me on these seas? It’s obviously you behind all this! I will blow you to pieces right now!” Humpback declared, ordering his crew to ready the cannons.

Black Panther was unruffled, and she confidently met Humpback’s gaze..

“Humpback, are you sure you want to fight me? If you lay a hand on me, you’ll break our agreement. And when that happens, you’ll become the target of all the pirates in these waters.” Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

In the past, this area of the sea was in complete chaos.

Pirates not only plundered passing ships but also engaged in internal conflicts.

For a period of time, the sea was stained red with blood.

Afterward, three powerful pirate factions emerged.

They established new rules and boundaries within the region.

They prohibited excessive plundering and disallowed pirates from betraying each other without consequences.

From that point on, the seas began to gradually calm down.

While not entirely peaceful, it was certainly a significant improvement compared to the past.

“You were the one who sent someone to ambush me, so I’m not breaking the rules!” Humpback’s tone was icy.

“Before you accuse me, you better provide some evidence. Where is your proof that I sent someone to ambush you?” Black Panther flared up as she countered Humpback’s accusations.

“Buy me some more time, and I’ll sneak in to take a look,” Marina whispered to Black Panther.

“Are you going alone? I can send some people with you.” Black Panther knew well of Humpback’s methods.

He was bloodthirsty and disregarded many moral rules.

“No need. It’s better for me to act alone,” Marina directly refused.

There was another reason as well. If Black Panther’s people went with her, and Humpback noticed them, it could escalate into a clash

between the two groups.

At that point, the casualties would be more than just a few.

“Then be careful on your own. If you find yourself overwhelmed, send me a signal,” Black Panther spoke to Marina while pulling out a signal,

flare.

“Alright.” Marina accepted it solemnly.

Then, she quietly moved to the side.

With Marina gone, Black Panther continued to engage with Humpback’s men.

Meanwhile, on the ship, Simon also noticed this development.

“Mr. Hernandez, it seems another group of pirates has arrived, and they appear to be engaging with each other. This might be our chance to break free,” Gavin’s eyes flickered with a glimmer of hope.

They knew this might be their only opportunity.

If they couldn’t escape successfully this time, there would be no other options left.

“If things continue like this, prepare for an all–out attack!” Simon gritted his teeth.

“Yes!” Gavin quickly turned around.

As soon as Gavin gave the command, the engine room revved up its power.

They were preparing for a breakthrough.

On the other side, Humpback also received the news.

“Black Panther! Are you still playing tricks on me?

“Quickly engage in full defense! Don’t worry about that Black Panther anymore!” Humpback turned around and ordered the ships to pursue.

“Surround them immediately!” Black Panther didn’t hesitate.

She immediately dispatched her men to surround Humpback’s ships.

She knew she had to buy more time for Marina.

“Attack! Attack!” Humpback looked at Black Panther’s ships that had surrounded them. He was already certain that she was the one behind this.

Therefore, he was not afraid at all.

Both parties started fighting.