"Captain Bruno, the Chief's response has arrived!..."

"Quick! Show it to me!..."

With Columbus' shameless shouting, the originally bustling port became even more crowded. The news of the new route stirred the atmosphere, provoking each individual's greed and desire for wealth. The crowd watching the commotion probably numbered in the thousands!

Facing this "rogue scoundrel" who always sensationalizes matters, Bruno couldn't directly apprehend or expel him. He immediately sent someone to ask for Nuno Chief's instructions, and now, the Chief's response finally arrived!

"Your Majesty is very displeased."

The Chief's letter contained only two sentences, the first one making Bruno's heart tremble. The second sentence was concise, containing only six words.

"Give him a horse and make him leave!..."

With this authorization and backing, Bruno's gaze turned fierce as he looked at Columbus still shouting loudly, revealing a few hostile looks. Then, he glanced at his close aides and instructed.

"Call the port patrol team and the navy soldiers from the tavern! Bring long spears and sticks to clear the scene!..."

"Confiscate a few donkeys, hand them over to this nautical rogue, and send him away!..."

"Wait a minute! I want to personally lead the team and give this troublemaker a couple of slaps!..."

"Yes, Captain!..."

Soon, with the Portuguese official force's appearance, the originally bustling and festive Lisbon port quickly fell into silence. The crowd fled expertly, the rowdy sailors were knocked down by guards, and merchants from various countries returned to their ships, continuing to observe from the merchant ships.

"Greetings to you, Chief Merchant!..."

"Good! Good! You all go ahead, no need to mind me..."

In the end, the Venetian Company Chief, the great merchant Eliyahu, smilingly protected by Slavic bodyguards, watched Bruno slap Columbus twice and threw over the reins of six donkeys, reprimanding him.

"Columbus! You are a disgrace among sea captains, a shame to all navigators! The Almighty let someone like you return alive from the Cipangu Sea Area... Ride these donkeys and get out of Lisbon!..."

"Merda! I am Castilian nobility, how dare you hit me? I will!… Why is it you again?"

Columbus, hair disheveled, covered his face, glared at the damned Portuguese officer. A year and a half ago, he was captured at the port, it was this Portuguese officer who boarded and acted! The gold he hid, the goods on the ship, were certainly robbed by this shameless fellow!

"Damn! Return my gold! Return my belongings! Return my money!!..."

"Clang!..."

Columbus was about to create more trouble, but saw a row of navy soldiers simultaneously drawing their scimitars, the Portuguese officer directly pulling out the noble sword. He bit his lip hard, feeling the humiliation of being slapped in the face, and the heartache of the gold being stolen, his face flushed with anger!

But also, he saw the donkeys sent by the Portuguese, sensing the Portuguese official's stance, and spread the news of his release throughout Lisbon.

Moreover, in these short two hours, he used the so-called "Eastern New Route" and "Cipangu Indian location" to swindle… no, to win over two horses, two donkeys, two decent clothes, a basket of food, and drinks. Now, adding the donkeys from the Portuguese, he had enough to hit the road. Upon returning to Castile, he could sell these animals for a profit...

"Hmph! For the sake of the Almighty, I won't argue with you!… De La Cosa, let's go!..."

Columbus gritted his teeth, mounted a packhorse. De La Cosa bowed his head, mounted another old horse. While the other sailors timidly rode the donkeys, a group of Castilian sailors quickly ran out of town with the acquired wealth and food.

"Haha! Lisbon port has long not been this lively! Congratulations to you, esteemed Captain Bruno, on your impending promotion to Baron!..."

Jewish merchant Eliyahu, smilingly, watched Columbus flee far away. Then, he turned to the imposing Bruno, courteously greeting him.

"I wonder if I have the honor to invite the future Baron to my home as a guest and enjoy a glass of freshly imported, vintage wine from Bordeaux, France?..."

"Cough! Esteemed Venetian Company Chief… I temporarily can't find the time lately, not very convenient. After the Baron promotion ceremony is complete and everything is settled... I will certainly personally visit your home!..."

Faced with this multiple private trader, soon to be raided Jewish merchant, Bruno smiled cordially, politely declined the invitation.

Eliyahu's eyes flickered, instantly thinking of many internal noble struggles within the Kingdom of Portugal. Yet he didn't realize the inherent danger and despair in this so-called "personal visit!"

"Oh! Alright, alright! Then I will prepare the wine in advance, waiting for your arrival!"

"May the Almighty bless! Thank you for your generosity! I certainly, certainly will come!"

The sunset illuminated Lisbon's port, leaving a brilliant red glow. Two well-dressed individuals chatted with laughter, a harmonious scene covering all the danger and murderous intent.

Meanwhile, the undignified Columbus rode his packhorses and donkeys, running faster than anyone! He fled desperately, day and night, as if someone truly were out to harm him!