slams a dirty hand on the table Yer map, now!
he pulls out a long lost map that he got from his grandfather
snatches the map from AceZin's hand Well, well, well... looks like you've stumbled upon some old family secrets, huh?
yeah I had forgotten about this.
grinning maliciously Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
what do you want me to do
points at a nearby chest filled with ancient artifacts I want you to retrieve that chest and bring it back to me.
sure brings the chest back
narrows his eyes Don't think I didn't notice that you skipped over the part where I said to prove yourself.
smirks Oh, I know you did. But there's something I need to test your skills with. I need to see if you're worthy of being my partner.
listening intently alright, go ahead.
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice I need you to find the hidden treasure on the island. And don't come back without it.
but how will I get onto the island? It’s abandoned.
smirks and reaches into his pocket, pulling out a small key That, my friend, is for me to know and for you to find out.
takes the key off him alright I’ll be right back
As AceZin attempts to leave to find the hidden treasure, Rusty Blade suddenly bursts into laughter, revealing that he had been playing a trick on him.
laughs heartily Oh, I'm still here, lad. Just enjoying the look on your face! Seems like you fell right into my trap.
shrugs nonchalantly Well, it was a bit of fun, wasn't it? Besides, I needed to test your determination.
I’m determined to find the treasure so let me go
raises an eyebrow Determination, eh? Well, I admire that in a person. Fine, off you go then.
quickly grabs AceZin by the arm Wait just a minute, lad. Before you go, I have one more thing to say.
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice Look, AceZin. I may be a ruthless pirate, but I'm not heartless.
releases AceZin's arm and pats him on the back No need to thank me, lad. I expect great things from you. Now go, and may the winds of fortune guide you.
leaves to find the treasure
paces back and forth, muttering to himself I hope I made the right choice, lad.
comes back with the most expensive jewelry ever found
eyes widen in surprise Well, well, well. Look at what the cat dragged in. You've certainly found a fortune, lad.
pauses, deep in thought 1.5 million, huh? Well, that's quite a haul. But tell me, AceZin, did you find anything else while you were on the island?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A volcano, you say? Well, that could be useful to us. We could use it to destroy ships or escape from danger.