"The money will be put to good use," Parallax said. "Such as buying special harpoons from the CTO."
"From the CTO?" I ask, a little bit intrigued as I remember that red-haired boy from the Island of Knowledge. And I'm sure Zuriel will be so thrilled. "You have connections with them?"
"Aye."
"And tell me, have you guys been in the Ring?"
"Nay."
"Then how did you connect with them?"
"A very meticulous job—sailing the skeay. However, its bounty is to die for. Only a madman would sail it. So, they need to connect with all the 'madmen' to get those bounties."
He sounded sarcastic. That's how I know that he's calling the Captain, himself, and the rest of the crew, madmen. And yes, only madmen would stay here for who knows how long. These guys are the epitome of madness. Especially Captain Herman who has been on this hunt long before them.
Then Stella stops swimming and Parallax says, "Pick 'em up."
"What?" I'm confused as I don't see anything.