Pirates: It's not a mythical beast, it's a phantom god

After all, who doesn’t like a cute, sensible and quiet little loli?

"Haha! Blonde girl, why are you here?"

Karp is still carefree.

“It’s getting late, I came to see if you have a place to stay.

After all, the mayor asked me to entertain you, and I can't let you sleep outside."

"We can just sleep in the cabin. These soldiers are used to it. There's no need to bother you anymore."

When Zefa saw La coming, he jumped off the deck and came to her.

"I noticed the cabin was flooded when you arrived, and I'm afraid it's still a bit damp."

"Hahaha! Don't worry, little girl.

We are all in good health, so it’s no big deal to spend one night on the boat. After all, we’re leaving early tomorrow morning.”

[Just as I guessed, are you leaving tomorrow morning?]

"Since you are in a hurry to leave tomorrow, you should get a good rest tonight.

There are still quite a few vacant rooms at the former headquarters of the Beasts Pirates. Although it's a bit messy, it's still clean and dry. Why don't you stay there for a night?"

Zefa and Garp looked at each other, then looked at the soldiers around them, thought for a moment and made up their minds.

"Well, that's fine too."

"Leave half of the people on duty tonight to watch the ship, and the rest go pack up."

"Yes!"×n

"Hahaha! I've never stayed in a pirate's room before!"

The young-minded naval hero was the first to cheer.

The soldiers also found it somewhat novel and packed their beddings with excitement.

"Then follow me when you're done packing."

Before coming, La had actually tidied up Baishou's dormitory a little to make sure that nothing important was left out.

As for why they specifically led the navy to the Beasts' dormitory...

On the one hand, it is to monitor them closely to prevent them from running around at night and noticing anything.

On the other hand, my habit of taking care of others has come back again.

Just like cats with different patterns and colors, these humans who have completely different desires from the pirates make La want to get closer and observe them carefully.

……

"Ooooh! Is this where pirates usually live?"

“It’s no different from an ordinary dormitory~”

"Look! This is the latest fashion magazine from 'Sumo Panda'~ I didn't expect pirates to read this kind of stuff."

"Here is also an atlas introducing the ships of the Seven Water Cities."

……

"Not bad~ I thought pirates' places all smelled of mold and sweat!"

Garp carelessly tossed the covers onto one of the beds.

"I took some fresh air before coming here." La, who was lighting the lamp, responded.

"Thank you for your trouble. It's really troublesome for you."

When Zefa saw the room that had obviously been cleaned, the guilt in his heart rose again.

Even though the navy had never given any help to the townspeople, they were so dedicated in entertaining them.

And this sensible little girl in front of me...

The soldiers who were still excited also quieted down after hearing Zefa's words.

It's not like they haven't encountered warm hospitality when they were on missions before, but that was only after they risked their lives to drive away the vicious pirates.

Or maybe they hope to keep them as bodyguards for the local nobles.

Like today, the navy did not do anything for the town, and the other party did not make any demands, but just tried their best to entertain them. This was unprecedented.

"Thank you, Miss La. Thank you."

"I'm sorry I couldn't do anything for you!"

"Miss La, why don't you join the navy? No one can bully you with us around."

"General Zefa, can't we really stay and protect this town?"

"I, I feel guilty, General Zefa!"

……

To be fair, the townspeople didn't actually give them any special care.

You have to pay for meals and for buying things, and the bosses and vendors actually make a small profit because of their arrival.

But it was a different story for these soldiers.

I had just escaped a near-death shipwreck and finally arrived at a small town, hungry and exhausted.

Then the other party will take you to a big meal without saying a word, and the arrangements are very clear so that no one is left out.

At night, I was worried that you wouldn't sleep well, so I specially cleaned a dry room for you and ventilated the room in advance in case there was any odor.

Especially since the one who arranged all this was an extremely cute and sensible little girl!

Although this may not be the best time for them to eat or live, the care hidden in the details still makes these soldiers who are wandering outside feel indescribable warmth.

……

The soldiers' words left Zefa silent. He knew he couldn't give them the response they wanted.

"Okay, be quiet!"

"Stop causing trouble for the little girl. Everyone, make your beds and get ready for bed."

Karp saw the helplessness and confusion of his old comrade, and stood up to stop everyone.

La, who was in the center of the crowd, looked at the scene with some confusion.

After all, from her point of view, she only wanted to prevent these navy members from leaving her control, and it would be best if they could follow her arrangements completely before she continued to entertain them.

Anyway, I have nothing to do, and I can learn more about the navy by communicating with this group of people.

Now, the soldiers' words of gratitude somewhat surprised her.

[It seems like it's becoming increasingly difficult to understand human emotions lately.]

[Has the fusion with the divine side deepened?... Looks like I need to think of something.]

……

"Thank you for your kindness, may you sleep well tonight."

Under the grateful gaze of a group of navy men, La left the room carrying the oil lamp.

As the door closed, the soldiers began to whisper again.

"That's great, kid."

"Yes, she's cute and has a beautiful voice, just like the legendary siren."

"Don't compare such a cute child to a banshee!"

“Isn’t it because her voice is so beautiful?

Now I understand why, according to legend, sailors on the sea were mesmerized by the sirens' songs.

If I heard that little girl singing, I would definitely be mesmerized too."

"Okay, okay..."

"Go to sleep. I haven't slept for two days. I'm so sleepy."

……

Chapter 72: Farewell

The next morning, before the first batch of vendors opened their shops, the navy soldiers who had gotten up early were already lined up neatly in the open space in front of the warship.

They didn't seem to intend to alarm anyone.

"Everyone, check again one last time to make sure nothing is left behind."

As if afraid of waking up the sleeping townspeople, Zefa's voice was not loud, but his words were clear.

The soldiers present could also hear it clearly.

The soldiers did not respond in unison, but silently checked their backpacks and luggage again.

After a few minutes, the rustling sound of packing gradually died down and the queue became orderly again.

"Okay, since there's no problem, let's get on board."

Zefa waved his hand, and the soldiers turned around and prepared to board the ship.

"Are you leaving?"

The familiar voice sounded again, still the elf voice that you would never forget once you heard it.

The soldiers and officers turned their heads and looked at the expected small figure.

"Kid, if you don't sleep well you won't grow tall."

Garp looked at La who was carrying a large food box and half-jokingly gave him a lecture.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Karp.

But compared to me, it seems impolite for you to leave so quietly, it will seem that we are being neglectful."

Laya replied jokingly, then glanced at the soldiers lined up in neat rows.

[Hmm, the number is quite high. It seems they haven't secretly left anyone on the island. I'll check the dormitories later.]

"I'm just afraid of bothering you again. After all, I already caused you quite a bit of trouble yesterday."

"But now it seems that it's all in vain..."

Zefa looked at La in front of him and said helplessly.

Because she went out too early, there was still some dew on the ends of the girl's hair.

The glittering dewdrops contrasted with her golden hair, like tiny suns.

"You didn't steal or rob, so why are you in trouble?"

"In fact, those restaurants came to thank me yesterday afternoon for bringing them a large number of customers."

He put the things in his hands on the ground and straightened his clothes.

"There aren't many people like you in the New World. Now that you're leaving, I'll have to prepare some small gifts."

As she spoke, she opened the lid of the food box. Each of the four layers of the food box was filled with small cakes similar to daifuku.

Each of these snacks is small and exquisite, like a gorgeous gem, and the total number is estimated to be six or seven hundred.

"These pastries are made with raspberries, a specialty of the island. They are for you to enjoy as snacks on your journey back home."

I made this dim sum last night when I was bored.

Adhering to the principle of being more careful the closer it is to the last moment, La did not sleep last night, although her body did not need sleep to recover.

Looking at these sailors who were sleeping peacefully without causing any trouble to him, La thought of preparing some farewell gifts for them.

Well, it's like rewarding a cat with freeze-dried cat food for getting its shots.

So on a quiet night, La monitored their every move through his energy vision while leisurely making snacks.

……

Looking at the food box in front of him, which was bigger than Ra's body and filled with exquisite snacks, Zefa really didn't know what to say...