Freni gazed thoughtfully at Ryan, her voice gentle but laced with a firm undertone, "It is rather unrealistic to expect a promotion in your professional path in the near future. However, acquiring more unique and powerful artifacts can significantly enhance your combat prowess."
Ryan nodded in agreement, his gaze drifting across the deck of the ship, his brow furrowing with curiosity. "Lady Freni, this vessel we are aboard?"
He had been eager to broach this subject for a while.
"It's the naval cruiser formerly known as the 'White Dove', a level 5 sailing ship. It has been rechristened the 'Black Rose'," Freni explained, her eyes reflecting the ship's new purpose. "With this ship, our journey to the Whirlpool Islands will be considerably shortened' to merely about a week."