Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 4-7 2019 | Page 278

Ming secretly knew how to get out of this situation, but it would cost a life. Ming also realised that the only
way everyone could be saved was from sacrificing himself. Without a second thought, Ming immediately
boarded Wong’s ship and threatened the pirates to board their ship or he would start firing cannons at their
ship. Once the ship had been cleared, Ming used the front of the ship to ram his ship. After multiple
attempts, 'Lady Mary' finally set sail.
Wong was confused why Ming would still sacrifice himself to save him. Ming explained that he couldn’t
lose his brother again. Before Wong was out of reach, Ming threw his spyglass to him and told him to
accept it. This spyglass was a family heirloom only given to the ones who were the most deserving. Ming
begged Wong to continue his legacy, but Wong didn’t respond. As Wong turned back to respond, Ming
could no longer be seen as the thick clouds produced from the cyclone covered the ship completely.
After they had reached safety, everyone cheered, and it seemed like there was no tension between anyone.
Wong looked up and saw sunlight piercing through the thick clouds and he felt that this was a sign from his
brother to break into his ‘true inner self’. Wong promised himself that he would carry on the legacy his
brother created through the way of helping each other.