Chapter 148 Governor of Hope Island

Looking at the fiery eyes of each of them, Charles immediately guessed their purpose.

"You discuss this with me in this situation?" Charles frowned slightly.

At such a critical juncture, there is still time to discuss the possession of the living island?

Feuerbach leaned over with a smile, and said to Charles: "Everyone knows that this fleet is under your command, and the charts are also owned by you and Kede, so of course the governor of this island is also, but everyone is born to die. Those who came to help must have the qualifications of allegiance."

The captains behind nodded in agreement.

When they saw that the simple thatched shed could withstand the deadly sunlight, they couldn't sit still. Unless they were blind, they could see the richness of this island.

Since it can be inhabited and has fresh water, it is a living island.

The strong man with the golden hook in his hand took a step forward. "When Tianshui Island robbed fuel, everyone put their lives on it. According to Dihai's old rules of capturing islands, we have the right to be loyal to you."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Charles with some trepidation and added in a low voice, "Of course it's not impossible to count less."

Charles knew the so-called old rules, as long as he helped the governor capture the next living island, everyone on the assisting ship would have a portion of the island.

This is not only the reward for occupying the island, but also the reward for protecting the island in the future. Only by connecting everyone together with a chain of interests, these people will do their best to assist the governor to jointly manage the island.

The initial leadership team of the governors of the islands on the sea was established in this way. Only by uniting in this way can they not be annexed by other governors.

Listening to what the captains said, the crew members beside them all stopped their work. He looked towards this side nervously.

They couldn't help being nervous, as long as Charles agreed, then no matter what happened to the Bright Land, they would be able to become Island Heart people in the future.

Seeing them like this, Charles knew that if he didn't agree, they might not be in the mood to do anything else.

"Okay, isn't it just a pledge of allegiance, okay, I'll sign it, and get to work quickly after signing it."

There was ecstasy on everyone's face, and the captains took out the declaration of allegiance they had prepared from their bosoms.

"It seems that everyone is already ready?" Charles pulled off the cap of the pen.

Feuerbach first handed over a piece of red-skinned paper with gold thread in his hand.

"In fact, most captains of exploration ships are in the captain's room, and they will leave two written contracts, one is to submit to the Explorers' Association to become the governor, and the other is a declaration of allegiance to other governors. "

Charles took it and found that it was in some regular format, and took out a pen to write his full name, Charles Reed, on the position of governor.

According to Earthsea's regulations, the remaining surviving captains each own 3% of the island, and the twelve captains together own 36% of the island's sovereignty. The remaining 64% went to Charles, Governor of the Islands.

This kind of thing is equivalent to an island share. If someone pays taxes on this island, the people who own the share will never starve to death. They are the first batch of interest groups.

After quickly signing the twelve declarations of allegiance, Charles put the cap on the pen and said impatiently, "Okay, let's go to work."

In his opinion, these things are completely unnecessary, they are almost on the surface, and they are still talking about it.

Feuerbach shook his head, "Your Excellency, we are still one step away."

The crew in the hut seemed to have expected something, they put down their work and quickly formed a big circle, with the excitement of witnessing history on their faces.

Under everyone's gaze, all the captains knelt down on one knee in front of Charles, with their left hands on their right shoulders, and their right hands holding the declaration of allegiance, with serious and solemn expressions.

"I swear to be loyal to the governor forever, never to betray, never to lie!"

"I swear to bravely fight against all threats outside the island, defend the inherent territory, and never give up an inch!"

"I swear that I and my descendants will always serve the Reed family until the island sinks!"

The declaration of allegiance was read out one by one by twelve people, and their voices became louder and louder.

After reading the last declaration, the twelve people bowed their heads to Charles in unison. "Governor, please name the island."

Looking at the sunshine outside the thatched shed with a complicated expression, Charles said, "Hope Island."

As soon as the words fell, the surrounding crew immediately cheered excitedly. Their identities have also changed at this time. They are no longer desperadoes fighting at sea, but a group of noble people from the heart of the island.

Seeing his second mate, Kenona, jumping forward happily with his mouth closed, Charles really couldn't understand this emotion. Compared with the surface, what joy is there to have a deserted island.

Feuerbach next to him leaned over with a smile on his face. "Your Excellency, although you said that the scenery is very attractive, it is too attractive and too far away. Everyone cares more about what you can see in front of your eyes and what you can touch with your hands."

"Is this your purpose too?" Charles looked at Feuerbach next to him.

"Of course." Feuerbach had a natural expression on his face.

"I'm also the captain of the exploration ship. My dream is also to become a native of the island. See how happy I am."

Charles still couldn't believe what the green-haired man said, but at least it seemed that he had no bad intentions.

"Stop talking nonsense, none of us can leave without sending the photos."

Soon Charles found that the declaration ceremony just now was still somewhat useful. The morale of the crowd improved a lot. Everyone's face was full of hope for a better life in the future. Hope Island, like his name, brought hope to everyone. .

The enthusiastic crew moved quickly, and the fuel tanks of the 12 ships were quickly filled.

Standing in the cockpit, Charles looked at the chart hanging on the wall with a slight frown. Three hundred nautical miles was not too far in front of the fully fueled steamship.

But Hope Island is close to the edge of human exploration, and no one knows what else is in this unexplored sea area.

In order to be safe, Charles decided to let Monzi escort all twelve ships.

Although he really resisted going back to the ocean again, there was no other way.

Looking at more than a dozen exploration ships with bright searchlights on the sea around him, Charles said slowly, "Let's go, let's go."

The bandage next to him nodded and began to turn the steering wheel.

The sunshine of Hope Island slowly faded on the horizon, and the Narwhal carrying Charles and the twelve exploration ships merged into the darkness again.