The sun sets in the west, and the remaining glow lingers over the sea.
The sunset appears exceptionally dazzling, just like the last serenity of Sea Serpent Island.
Once the afterglow fades, endless darkness follows.
On Sea Serpent Island, the few remaining residents have packed their bags and boarded one ship after another, setting sail from the hotown where they grew up.
So children question their parents in confusion, only to receive equally bewildered responses.
Even after boarding the departing ships, there is no guarantee of a tranquil life in the future.
Old Nelson lies quietly beside Holly's gravestone, watching the departing ships with gentle eyes.
In the depths of his soul, he feels that his life is nearing its end.
Old Nelson doesn't consider this a tragedy.
On the contrary, he feels at peace.
To leave without regrets before disaster strikes is a pretty good ending.
[Perhaps, this is the rcy of fate.]
[Rogel, Lina, cherish every step of your journey...]
Old Nelson murmurs, his eyes reflecting the fleet leaving under the golden sunset.
The fleet gradually drifts away.
The last ray of sunlight cutting across the horizon shines on Old Nelson's face.
He lies quietly, reaching out a hand to softly caress the sunflower leaves beside him, as if once more touching the hand of an old friend from the past.
That energetic old woman seems to stand right next to him, holding his hand tightly.
The fading sunlight gradually rises, and finally, darkness descends like a blanket, covering Old Nelson.
Lying on the chair, he caresses the sunflower leaves, letting out a relaxed and relieved smile, and slowly closes his eyes...
...
...
...
[Most of the people from Sea Serpent Island have already left, but the uncle from the fishing gear shop is still there. You can go see him.]
[After this, perhaps you can visit the Royal City.]
After speaking, Rogel put down the Sound Transmission Conch in his hand.
Those words were left for Aitar.
He should be on his way to Sea Serpent Island now, but his ship doesn't have the Secret Pattern Ship Rudder, so it's definitely slower than the Gelin.
Having picked up the Sound Transmission Conch, Rogel also sent a few words to Old dicine Ding.
[The power of the Great Tide has already begun to erge, affecting the Five Great Seas.]
[Old dicine Ding, take care.]
As he finished speaking, Rogel placed the Sound Transmission Conch back in the Item Inventory.
He looked towards the deck.
Lina was leaning against the railing, the cool night sea breeze lifting her hair.
[Lina...]
Rogel ca to her side, wanting to offer words of comfort, but didn't know how to start.
Old Nelson was her only family.
But Lina couldn't save him, nor did she have any reason to change his mind...
[...I'm fine, no need to worry.]
[This was grandfather's wish... as long as he can be happy.]
Seemingly aware of Rogel's concern, Lina gently shook her head.
Mira, Noemi, and Yas quietly ca to the deck as well, accompanying their friend.
[ow～]
Big Orange seed to sense the girl's emotions, rubbing gently against her feet.
Rogel gently patted her shoulder.
The crew silently accompanied her.
She wasn't always losing.
On this winding and magical journey, she gained these companions who were more than family.
All of this gave Lina a sense of warmth, and her heart relaxed a little.
After a while, she turned to look at Rogel beside her.
[Your ho... should be near too, right?]
Noemi, hearing this, blinked in surprise.
[Huh? Captain Rogel's ho? What does it look like?]
[...]
Seeing Noemi's expression of "you actually have a ho," Rogel was at a loss for words.
[I'm looking forward to it too...]
Rogel gazed forward.
After careful searching and elimination, he had more or less narrowed it down to a dozen possible small islands and had already sent Heisatan ahead to check them out.
Perhaps among these small islands, he could find the place where Rogel set out.
There, so unknown secrets might be hidden.
...
In the early morning, a pirate ship docked at the Sea Serpent Island pier.
Aitar and the chubby pirate Weiwei Li disembarked.
Looking at this familiar beach, his heart felt a tinge of complexity.
At this ti, Sea Serpent Island was already sparsely populated.
He had also received Rogel's transmission.
However, by the small house by the pier, he saw a figure.
It was the owner of the fishing gear shop, Uncle Jack, whom Aitar was most familiar with.
"Old Jack!"
A rare smile appeared on Aitar's usually stern and indifferent face as he quickly approached with Weiwei Li.
Uncle Jack was dealing with Old Nelson's belongings at the mont.
Hearing Aitar's voice, Uncle Jack was sowhat surprised and turned around, seeing the figure resembling what he rembered.
"Aitar? You've returned?"
After a montary daze, he glanced at Aitar's influence, as well as at Weiwei Li beside him and the pirate ship behind him, and his brows furrowed instantly.
"You... how dare you, brat! Sneaking out was one thing, but you dared to beco a pirate and ca back with pirates!"
"How dare you..."
He looked around for a mont, picked up a shovel, and swung it towards Aitar's buttocks.
"What, planning to bring trouble to Sea Serpent Island? I'll beat you to death!"
Uncle Jack's shovel rcilessly hit Aitar's behind with a clanging sound.
Weiwei Li looked on, startled and anxious.
If it were soone else, they would have long been put on the chopping block by Aitar.
But Aitar remained still, pursing his lips as he took the beating.
Only when Uncle Jack was exhausted did Aitar softly speak.
"Old Jack... it's good that you're still alive."
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