Chapter 11

Hi, author here, I'll be releasing another chapter later, point out some mistakes so I can rewrite it.

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"Hmm... Fine then, about the Eyepatch Pirates, we have traced their location"

When Raul heard this he was surprised, it was only been a day but they've already found evidence of their whereabouts, that's already a great feat for them.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

"Don't be rush Raul, we still need to make a plan to corner them and surprise them but we have a big problem and that is.."

Amir went inside as he closed the door he then placed his coat on the bed as he said

"Someone spying on us"

"Is it the official that we are talking about yesterday?"

Amir nodded to him, he stretches his hand to pull a piece of paper from his coat, he placed it on the table as he opened the paper, what was in there was a map, and to exact it was Centauria's map.

"It is over here!" Amir pinpointed a secluded location of the island as he puts an 'X' mark over it.

"That's the land of Viscount Sha--something, is he the one who helped them? But why is it so obvious?"

"It's Sharok, there may be someone who is plotting against him or he is just a dumb person but that maybe not the case, anyway, we still need to conduct a close investigation, Betch maybe also plotting against us"

"Betch is a cunning and vicious man so it's not a surprise he's plotting against us"

"So Amir, your job is to report to me if any suspicious people are lurking around the camp"

"Hai!"

"Be on guard, assassins may be lurking around the corner, since someone is protecting Betch around it isn't unusual to send some assassins or either spy to keep them in contact"

After 20 minutes, the meeting soon came to an end as Amir opened the door and swiftly walk away.

Soon, Raul came out as he pulled a cigarette out of his pocket, he gently lights it up with a lighter as he strode down the street.

"Have some fresh cabbage!"

"Hey, there handsome want some melon?"

"Look at this juicy and tender pork barbecue, you'll love it!"

The street was full of energy as the vendors pridefully and shamefully endorse their products.

Raul went past the city gate as he arrived at the dock, he sat on the corner as blew a mouthful of smoke out of his mouth.

A minute later, he has finished smoking 3 cigarettes, he placed the butt of cigars on an ashtray.

"Hooo~~ how is that kid Mary doing now?"

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Mary is lying on her bed as drool can be seen falling off at the tip of her mouth, and to make it more ridiculous, a big balloon is shrinking and expanding on one of the holes of her nose.

She opened her eyes and blinked at the sunlight streaming through her window as it continues to shine brightly.

*Pop

The balloon-like thing on her nose pops up.

"Eurgh~~"

She rubbed her eyes as her disheveled hair is like afro sticking up on her head, she leaned on the bed as pulled a mirror out of her drawer.

"Oh! My hair again?!"

She runs out of the toilet and grabbed a bucket, she then walks out of the door as she went to scoop some water to prepare her bath and to cook some soup for her and Miran.

"Last night was embarrassing, we just met but I talked to him like we know each other for a long time" Mary murmured to herself as she arrived at her destination.

She was standing near an old well with moss growing all over it, the strange thing is when you look inside the well it is completely clean.

She tied the bucket on a rope lying near the well, she throws the bucket inside the well as she pulls it slowly.

"Oh, Mary!"

Mary suddenly turned her head as she saw an old woman carrying an as well. The old woman waved at her as she gently walks closer to Mary.

"Grandma Pina!"

Grandma Pina looked at Mary as she gently chuckled "Oh look at you, you've become more energetic"

"Hehe, do I?" Mary smiled as she sticks her tongue out

"Of course, of course, sweetie, also come to my house, I'll give you something"

"Huh? What is it, Grandma?"

"It's a secret"

"Mooo" Mary pout her cheeks as she carried the bucket

"Oh, granny what made you come here, isn't Mr. Kru the one who's in charge in your necessary needs"

"Well Kru went to the forest to fetch some woods so I've taken the initiative to get some water"

"But granny you're already--"

Granny Pina covered her lips as she said: "Uh, uh uh, don't call this granny old I'm still energetic!"

"O-Ok but be careful granny, here let me help you scooping the water"

"No need, no need, you go and help that young man"

"Who?"

"That man with strange clothing, I saw him trying to walk out of the house, but he then stumbled down"

"O-Ohhh, wait, what! T-Then granny, I'll take my leave then"

Mary carried the bucket as she runs off in her house's direction. It took her 3 minutes to arrive at where Miran was staying since their houses are close together.

She saw Miran sitting in a lotus position as the bright light shines at him, his black hair continues to shimmer as it reflects the sun's rays.

'So dazzling'

That is what Mary had in mind. Miran felt that someone was staring at him, he turned his head around and he saw bright starry eyes looking at him.

'Keuk, too bright'

"Why are you here?"

Realizing that he saw her, Mary quickly puts down the bucket as she runs to Miran, she gently pulls his hand as she observes if he's still alright.

"I said that you should remain in bed right?"

"It's none of your business"

"It's my business!"

*Bonk

She smacked his head as smoke comes out of her hand, a big lump suddenly elongated out of Miran's head.

"Ouch!"

"Come on now! Let's get inside the room, I'll make you some soup"

She carried him in a princess way as she went inside the house.

"W-Wait! What the hell are you doing!"

"Carrying you?" She had a confused expression as she went inside carrying Miran, she placed Miran on the bed as she went to make some soup.

When Miran was placed on the bed like a powerless kid, his face suddenly turned red as he cursed in his heart 'Wait till I recover, I'll flick your wide forehead'

Mary who didn't hear what he said went to the kitchen, she smiles as she grabs some onion and mushroom, she pulled the drawer and grabbed a knife, she peels the onion's skin and diced it on a chopping board.

She also washed the mushroom as she cuts it in four, she then went to look if there were garlic left and to her surprise, there's a whole clove of garlicc lying around.

She crushed the garlic and peeled its skin off as she dices it into pieces. Mary prepared the fire as she grabbed the pan, she sauteed the onion, garlic, and mushroom.

Inside the room where Miran is residing he smelled something aromatic coming out of the kitchen, he can see the smoke becoming a beautiful hand as it gently touches Miran's face, the imaginary smoke beckons its index finger to make Miran follow it.

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After 25 minutes of cooking, Mary went to Miran's room as she holds a bowl of newly cooked Mushroom soup.

"Here is your soup, please---wait the hell are you doing?"

She saw Miran lying on the ground as his hand was reaching the door.

After 20 minutes of eating (feeding), Miran suddenly relaxes, that was the best food he has eaten, not including the food he ate yesterday.

"That was so good, you're a good cook!"

"Hehe thanks for the compliment, I'm responsible for me and my--" She suddenly stop as she remembered something.

"Oh, sorry about that"

"No it's fine, it's fine" She cheerfully smiled, the atmosphere suddenly went awkward. Mary initiated to talk as she asked

"S-So how is your body?"

"I'm slowly recovering, but have you heard of chakra before?"

"Chakra?"

"Nevermind"

"O-Ohh.."

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10 days later

"Attack this damn pirate!"

"Aye!"

"Aye"

"You have the nerve to fight me, Amir!"

"Hahaha! I sure do!"

Betch ground his teeth as he commanded his subordinate to continue loading the cannons.