Charles now needed to recruit five crew members: a Chief Engineer, a Second Engineer, a Second Mate, a Boatswain and an O.S. However, he wasn't in a rush since he couldn't set sail anytime soon, which gave him ample time to carefully make his selection.1

The moment the recruitment news broke out, it stirred up a buzz among all seafarers on Hope Island. 0

The Explorers' Association hall sizzled with excitement, with everyone engaged in chatter about the opportunity presented to them. There was no closer chance to success than with a Governor who had discovered a habitable island. If he could find one, surely he could find another.0

To Charles' surprise, the first applicant he came face to face with was a familiar face.0

"Governor, let me join you. There's nothing more exciting than exploring...1