Shan Xi stepped forward, pulled out a sea chart from among them, and pointing at it, said: "We started from Xilunmeng Town, and this time we are going to Dokabaka Island."
Gatt looked at the sea chart. If nothing unexpected happened, they had already left that sea area, they just didn't know it yet. He had also heard of Xilunmeng Town; it was a town on Dokabaka Island.
Gatt thought for a moment and decided to ask clearly before telling everyone, lest they get their hopes up for nothing: "How many days have you been sailing since you left Xilunmeng Town?"
Shan Xi thought for a moment, a little uncertain: "Four days. It's been four days since we left Xilunmeng Town."
Gatt confirmed it was real. Holding the sea chart, he turned back and told Raiden Ei and the others: "Everyone, we have already left that sea area."
Raiden Ei and Haisier had also overheard Gatt and Shan Xi's conversation just now, so they were not surprised. Nicola and the others were a bit excited; they could finally return to Vinia Island.
Raiden Ei was also quite happy; she didn't want to stay in that sea area either: "Mhm, we know. Can you determine where we are now?"
Gatt continued looking at the sea chart, a bit uncertain: "We should be able to, but let's keep these pirates for now."
Raiden Ei didn't care, as long as they didn't cause trouble: "Mhm, keep an eye on them."
Shan Xi also somewhat understood; this group of pirates was lost at sea. No wonder they clung to them so tightly upon meeting them. Now he dared not resist, fearing these people would kill them. As soon as he got on the ship, he discovered that these people actually had guns, several of them. They were only rich enough to install a cannon on the ship, usually resorting to knives for close combat.
Raiden Ei saw that Shan Xi was not in much danger, so she left him alone, trusting those on the ship would handle it: "Gatt... Our next stop is an island with a Marine Branch. You and Haisier can discuss it."
When Shan Xi heard they were going to a Marine Branch, he thought these people must be planning something big! An expression on the verge of tears appeared on his face, and he quickly begged for mercy:
"Please spare us, big brothers and sisters! We didn't block your path, we have no grudge against you. We can join you, and our ship can be yours too! Let us go!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment. These pirates had no backbone. Why would they want pirates to join them? However, speaking of the ship, Raiden Ei wanted to go take a look. That ship looked quite small and could be taken for their own use.
Haisier's face immediately stiffened. He cursed at the pirates: "What's all the noise? We aren't taking your lives, just behave yourselves! Maiga, Cyrus, Mandi, Bia, you four tie them up with ropes."
The four ruffians found ropes and tied them all up. They tied them up for fear they would cause trouble; after all, they were pirates, better safe than sorry.
Raiden Ei saw that this part was settled and said: "I'm going to check out the ship below."
Nicola spoke immediately before waiting for others to reply: "General Lady, can Sang and I go with you?"
Haisier had also wanted to answer Raiden Ei. Hearing Nicola wanted to go down with Raiden Ei, he didn't stop her. He said to Raiden Ei: "Mhm, okay. We will handle things here, don't worry!" Then he turned and left.
Raiden Ei turned to look at Nicola, somewhat puzzled, but didn't think too much about it: "If you want to go, then go! Geer, are you coming?"
Geer was still lost in thought about what had just happened. She could go home soon; her Mama and Papa were waiting for her. She snapped back to attention when she heard Raiden Ei's voice.
Geer: "Ah! Me? I won't go. My training for today isn't finished yet. You and Miss Nicola can go, thank you."
Raiden Ei didn't insist. It was just a pirate ship. She just wanted to see if it was suitable to store in the system backpack. Her voice remained calm: "Alright, Nicola, Sang, let's go!"
Nicola pulled Sang along, completely ignoring the expectant glances cast by the four ruffians who were helping out in the distance; they also wanted to follow.
Raiden Ei didn't need a rope ladder; she leaped down from the ship's side and landed steadily on the deck. Nicola and Sang both had to climb down the rope ladder.
Nicola: "Sang, you go first. I'll cheer you on from up here."
Sang was a bit depressed: "Didn't you ask me to come? And now you want me to go first?" She had no choice but to go down the rope ladder first, otherwise they would argue for a long time.
Nicola watched Sang climb down the rope ladder onto the deck and, seeing nothing unexpected, breathed a sigh of relief. She had intended to jump down from the deck like Raiden Ei, but when she reached the side of the ship, she hesitated to jump. The height difference was almost three meters, and she felt she would break her leg if she jumped.
Raiden Ei didn't wait for them to check first; she had already used Observation Haki to sense that no one was there, so there was no danger.
Nicola came down the rope ladder and pulled Sang to find Raiden Ei. This was a good opportunity; she had always remembered wanting Raiden Ei to teach her how to become stronger. Now was the perfect time and place.
Sang was pulled along by Nicola again, feeling somewhat helpless: "Slow down, slow down! What are you doing now?!"
Nicola heard Sang's voice but didn't stop; instead, she sped up. This ship wasn't big, and she certainly wasn't running slowly; she was moving quickly.
Raiden Ei heard the sound of running and turned to look; it was Nicola and Sang. Was something so urgent?
"What is it?"
Nicola stopped with Sang in front of Raiden Ei. They weren't heavily gasping, as they had only run less than twenty meters, so their physical condition wasn't that poor.
Nicola considered whether she should chat about something else first before asking, as it might be better, but based on her understanding of White these past few days, she wasn't the type to gossip. So, she decided to just tell the truth directly.
Nicola calculated in her mind, still feeling a bit nervous: "General Lady Raiden, please teach us how to become stronger!" After speaking, she bowed to Raiden Ei.
Sang finally understood; Nicola hadn't forgotten! She did the same as Nicola: "General Lady Raiden, please teach us how to become stronger!" She also bent her waist.
Looking at the two people who had put her in an awkward position one after the other, Raiden Ei quickly helped them up. She was still growing and didn't feel she had anything to offer them.
"Get up first, I can't accept this."
Nicola: "Did you agree?"
Raiden Ei helped both of them up. It was hard for her to explain that she didn't know how to teach, lest they thought she was shirking responsibility. She decided to think of a way to gloss over it for now.
Raiden Ei made up a story: "There are many ways to become strong, but each has its advantages and disadvantages. Are you truly prepared to become strong regardless of the cost?"
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