Chapter 671: 665 You Are Responsible

Chapter 671: Chapter 665 You Are Responsible

About twenty hours later, Jasmine Davis made contact with her own massive spacecraft, a warship. Compared to the vessel she used to pick up Finn Lewis, this one was not only larger in size, but also stronger in terms of armor and weapons.

However, according to the data transmitted by surveillance satellites continuously deployed by small spacecraft along the way, the enemy had obviously adjusted their course, knowing that Finn and his group had changed their original route. The distance between the two parties was constantly decreasing, but according to Luna Starfield’s calculation, the chance of Finn and his group successfully rendezvousing with Jasmine’s spacecraft was now at 98%.

The crew of the enemy spacecraft didn’t seem to be elite, but being chased by such a large fleet was a significant pressure for anyone. A single warship was not enough to counter the enemy, let alone the fact that there were seven second-class warships in the enemy’s fleet! Not to mention the other large cruisers and supply ships numbering in the dozens.

Whilst it seemed that the enemy had divided their forces, with some slower spacecraft falling behind the fleet, based on the current number of spacecrafts, Luna Starfield concluded that the pirates chasing them constituted more than just one group. Two of the largest pirate gangs in interstellar spaces, the Grim Shade and the Devil, appeared to be involved.

“Your Highness, according to the intelligence I’ve gathered, these warships do not represent the full power of these two pirate gangs. They likely have arrangements elsewhere. Redglow Star falls under the jurisdiction of the Carl Family, a four-star noble family. Their territory lies on the edges of the non-federation-controlled zone. Due to Carlton Star Zone’s unique location containing three second-class dangerous star systems and one third-class dangerous star system, there are only two ways out of this star zone. If I’m not mistaken, Commander Davis has chosen one of these two routes,” Luna quickly presented the data for both parties.

“Do you have any good suggestions?” Finn, feeling a headache coming on, asked.

Jasmine turned to glance at Finn and said, “Who exactly are you to warrant such relentless pursuit from them? The amount of funds the two pirate gangs are exhausting to target you is not a small number.”

“That would depend on whose perspective you’re taking. To those pulling the strings behind them, the funds they’re shelling out wouldn’t seem that hefty,” Finn shook his head slightly.

Finn almost bit his tongue hearing this. No matter how you interpreted it, it was a loaded statement. But before Finn could answer, Jasmine quickly said, “Even though we’re pirates, at least we have no conflict with you. Moreover, I saved you. This time, it was you who asked for my help, and the trouble we’ve attracted is also due to you. Hence, you have to take responsibility for us.”

“I understand. If you want to leave, once we exit here, you certainly can. The auditing bureau will come to receive you, but similarly, you can imagine what would happen to us,” Jasmine said, staring intensely at Finn.

Finn was silent for a moment. Indeed, what Jasmine said was the truth. It didn’t matter what occupation Jasmine was in, to Finn, her crew had done them a kindness. The trouble they’re in was all because of Finn, and as Jasmine said, Finn could leave if he wanted to. They couldn’t stop him.

As long as Finn was out in space, all he’d need to do was notify the auditing bureau, and they’d come pick him up, but the auditing bureau wouldn’t care about Jasmine and her crew. If they left, Jasmine and her crew’s fate would be doomed, considering the tight-fisted man, those pirates definitely would not show mercy.

Finn could leave, but the people in Jasmine’s ship surely wouldn’t survive.

“Alright, I understand. I’ll think of a way,” Finn replied after some thought.

“I hope you have a good plan. It looks like your territory is not safe either,” Jasmine said with a bitter smile.

“Indeed it’s not accessible, but don’t worry. If I don’t die, then you won’t die either,” Finn made a promise after some thought. As for the situation on Earth, even though Finn knew the ruthless man was aware of Earth’s coordinates, he wasn’t worried. To that man, Earth was a huge treasure, one that he wouldn’t abandon easily.

Moreover, as long as Finn doesn’t return, those pirates wouldn’t go to Earth. There was no wealth to speak of there, and besides, it had already been designated as someone’s personal territory. Finn, as a discouraged royal member, had no deterrence, but the Rochefort Clan most definitely did.