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Henry Garagam, an expert player of Sea of Conquest, dies in a tragic and bizarre incident—burned alive by acid at the hands of a secret organization. When he awakens, he finds himself reincarnated in the very game he mastered. Armed with his deep knowledge of the world, Henry sets out to achieve his ultimate dream: becoming a legendary pirate feared and admired across the seas.

However, there's a slight problem. While Henry believes he is simply playing the role of a mysterious and cool pirate lord, the world around him takes his every word and action far too seriously. His exaggerated declarations, strategic "coincidences," and sheer dumb luck make him seem like a mastermind of the seas—one prophesized to shake the world itself.

As he rebuilds his ship, gathers an eccentric crew, and unintentionally sparks war between pirate factions and imperial forces, Henry’s legend grows beyond anything he ever imagined. But will he rule through fear, forge a pirate republic, or harness the lost power of an ancient civilization? One thing is certain: the saga of Henry Garagam is only just beginning.

- This is based on the mobile game Sea of Conquest. Although the main character name is the same by coincidence. I just found out recently.

Sea of Conquest: The saga of Henry Garagam

Henry sat on a barrel, arms crossed, staring at Lily with intense suspicion.

"Alright, new crewmate, let's hear it. What's this treasure you're talking about?"

Lily smirked, leaning against the mast. "Glad you asked, Captain! Ever heard of the Azure Pearl?"

Scarlet's expression darkened. "The Azure Pearl? The one that supposedly brings eternal luck?"

Henry's eyes lit up. "An eternal luck treasure?!"

Boggart frowned. "It's also cursed, Cap'n."

Henry's eyes dimmed. "A cursed treasure?!"

Lily waved a hand. "Oh, please. 'Cursed' is just a fancy word for dangerous but profitable." She leaned in. "And I know exactly where it is."

Scarlet sighed. "This is a bad idea."

Henry grinned. "Which makes it a great idea!"

Lily clapped her hands. "Exactly! Now, all we have to do is sail to Dead Man's Cove—"

Boggart's face went pale. "Absolutely not."

Scarlet groaned. "Dead Man's Cove? Lily, that place is a death trap!"

Henry, still grinning, turned to Boggart. "How bad are we talking?"

Boggart exhaled. "Very bad. Rumors say ships disappear there. The water itself drags people down. The dead whisper in the mist."

Then he turned to Lily. "And this totally not cursed treasure is just sitting there?"

Lily grinned. "Would I lie to you, Captain?"

Scarlet, Boggart, and Shade all answered at the same time. "Yes."

Henry rubbed his chin. "Fair point. But still! We're pirates! Danger is what we do!"

Marrow raised a hand. "I like this plan. Can I bring extra explosives?"

Henry clapped him on the shoulder. "Marrow, I expect extra explosives."

Scarlet sighed, already regretting all her life choices. "We're going to die."

Henry turned dramatically. "Scarlet, please. When have I ever led us wrong?"

Scarlet started listing. "The Volcano Incident, the Kraken Fiasco, that time you thought you could outdrink a sea ogre—"

Henry waved her off. "Fine, fine, details. The point is—we set sail immediately!"

Scarlet groaned. "I need a drink."

Lily grinned, tossing a stolen coin in the air. "Then let's go find ourselves some luck."

To be continued…

Chapter 11: The Treasure That’s Totally Not a Trap