After saying this, Ironheart Steer left with his subordinates. Watching Ironheart Steer’s retreating figure, Jack’s face darkened. In the past, Jack had been just a pirate leader in the Caribbean. It was Daniel Williams who had given him a substantial amount of money, elevating him to the position of Pirate King.
Jack knew exactly what Daniel Williams wanted. Over the years, Jack had smuggled a large quantity of firearms and supplies to Daniel Williams. Since Ironheart Steer was Daniel Williams’ representative, Jack dared not confront him. Jack snorted coldly, then turned and left.
Chris squinted his eyes.
“Interesting! Very interesting!”
he muttered.
“It seems this casino ship kidnapping case was orchestrated by Daniel Williams behind the scenes.”
“What a big move by Daniel Williams, kidnapping thousands of wealthy individuals worldwide. What exactly does he want to achieve?”
For a moment, Chris was lost in thought. It was clear that this incident was Daniel Williams’ conspiracy, but Chris still didn’t know what Williams ultimately intended. Even if his goal was to kill him, there was no need to antagonize the world’s wealthy.
But Chris was not in a hurry. Sooner or later, Daniel Williams would reveal his true intentions. Soon, Chris and others were herded into a massive cave, large enough to hold tens of thousands of people. Ironheart Steer scanned all the hostages with a satisfied look on his face.
This time, representing Daniel Williams, Ironheart Steer had taken control of all the pirates here. Once successful, the prince would surely ascend to the throne and become Master William of Amerosia! At that point, his contributions would be recognized, perhaps earning him a title of nobility.
With this thought, Ironheart Steer chuckled smugly. Then, Esther spotted Ironheart Steer and exclaimed in surprise, “Dear, isn’t that Ironheart Steer, the boss of Crazy Steer? What is he doing here? And why is he with those pirates? He seems to have a high status!”
Chris responded coolly, “Dear, this matter is not so simple. Ironheart Steer is ruthless, so we must be careful.” Esther nodded, saying no more.
Suddenly, Ironheart Steer’s gaze turned toward them. Upon seeing Chris, a mysterious smile appeared on Ironheart Steer’s lips.
“Well, if it isn’t the great King of the East Coast, Chris. How did you end up here too?”
he taunted.
“Speaking of which, we’re old acquaintances, aren’t we? My Crazy Steer was destroyed by you. I never thought we’d meet here!”
At these words, a trace of bitterness flashed in Ironheart Steer’s eyes. Originally, he had been the leader of Crazy Steer, intending to fight for dominance over the East Coast underworld. However, Chris had annihilated Crazy Steer, and he had become a fugitive, fleeing the East Coast.
Chris responded indifferently, “Ironheart Steer, if you have something to say, say it. Don’t beat around the bush.” Ironheart Steer snorted coldly, “Chris, let’s be frank. You’re in my hands now, and escaping death will be difficult! But don’t worry, I won’t kill you now. Once I complete the prince’s task, then it will be your time to die!”
This time, aside from killing Chris and seizing the Dragon Emblem fragment, Ironheart Steer had an even greater mission. And with Chris captured here, he was trapped like a turtle in a jar. The entire island was under his control, surrounded by the vast sea.
Even if Chris had grown wings, he couldn’t have flown away. Therefore, Ironheart Steer was in no hurry to kill Chris; he had all the time in the world to play with him. After saying this, Ironheart Steer turned and left. Watching Ironheart Steer’s retreating figure, Chris couldn’t help but frown.
“It seems this situation is a bit troublesome! I wonder if Tiger and the others know I’ve been kidnapped?”
Chris sighed softly, his eyes flashing with determination.
After Ironheart Steer had left, Phil King approached.
“Mr. Steer, this time our King family is really going all in. What instructions does His Highness have?”
Ironheart Steer smiled faintly, “Mr. King, don’t worry! Once the mission is complete, His Highness will not shortchange you. You know, the people here pose no threat to us. His Highness’s goal is simple-to control the entire Caribbean and monopolize maritime trade, aiding His Highness’s ascent to the throne.”
Phil King nodded, “Alright! Mr. Steer, I hope His Highness will keep his promise and make me the King of Gambling of Gambling City! Also, I hope to get half of the gambling ship’s funds; after all, I need to give my men an explanation.” Ironheart Steer’s eyes flashed coldly.
The gambling ship alone was worth at least a couple of hundred billion dollars, and Phil King wanted half-his appetite was indeed large. But Ironheart Steer merely smiled lightly, “Half? No problem!”
Hearing this, Phil King was overjoyed.
“Mr. Steer, are you serious?”
Getting half of the gambling ship’s funds, plus becoming the King of Gambling of Gambling City, made Phil King feel he was at the peak of his life. Ironheart Steer smiled, “Of course, it’s true!”
“Thank you, Mr. Steer. I’ll go tell my men the good news right now.” As Phil King turned to leave, a sharp dagger plunged into his back. Phil King’s eyes widened as he turned around, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at Ironheart Steer.
“Why? Why is this happening?”
Phil King had never expected Ironheart Steer to suddenly strike him down.
Ironheart Steer sneered, “Why? Phil King, your greed is too great! You wanted half of the gambling ship’s funds? Let me tell you, all the funds from the gambling ship belong to His Highness, and no one else should even think of touching them!”
As he heard this, Phil King spat out a mouthful of blood. Filled with regret, he hadn’t expected Daniel Williams to be so ruthless, to kill the donkey once the grinding was done. Phil King fell to the ground, his eyes wide open in death.
Ironheart Steer coldly glanced at Phil King’s body and said, “Remember, in your next life, do not be too greedy, or else there won’t be a good ending!”
After saying this, Ironheart Steer searched Phil King’s body. Suddenly, he pulled out something resembling a parchment scroll.
“Haha! His Highness had guessed you had a Dragon Emblem fragment on you, and indeed you did. You really deserved to die!”
With these words, Ironheart Steer tucked the Dragon Emblem fragment into his chest. Such a martial treasure as the Dragon Emblem fragment was naturally to be presented to His Highness. When the time came, His Highness would surely be overjoyed, and he himself would rise even higher.
“Someone, throw the body into the sea to feed the fish!”