Chapter 16 - River's Unease_1
"This is a fine ship, the best one I've seen in my life." River drained his cup, and a natural coffeehouse waiter stepped forward to refill it. River stretched languidly and said with a laugh, "I've spent nearly half of my time on the ship for the past decade. It's become my second home. And home, as you know, must be protected at all costs. I would fight anyone who wanted to harm this ship. That's why the association entrusted me with its protection."
"So you're worried that we are potential threats?" Catherine asked with a strange smile. "Is that why you invited us to negotiate?"
"Impossible. I'm not in the same league as you four legends." River chuckled and shook his head. "Moreover, you are invited guests of the Marquis Snape. Even if anyone could threaten this ship, you wouldn't be among them. If the Marquis wanted to damage the ship, he could buy it and smash it at his whim. No one would say a word. It's unnecessary for him to have you endanger the Jeff."