Chapter 35 - Leaving Cocoyasi Village

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When it was noon, the three of them went to Bellmere's house.

When they arrived at Bellmere's house, there was only Nojiko there.

Lepus then asked.

"Nojiko-chan, where is Bellmere-san?"

"Bellmere-san in the orchard. Maybe lunch time will be back soon."

"Oh, okay then.... We'll wait here."

Lepus, Brisa, and Muret then sat down on chairs.

After that, Lepus asked Nojiko again.

"Where's Nami-chan?"

"Nami's in the room."

"Oh, can you get her? I want to give something."

"Okay."

Nojiko then called Nami in the room.

After Nojiko and Nami came out of the room and sat down, Lepus spoke.

"Nojiko-chan, Nami-chan, we will leave."

Nojiko and Nami were a little surprised to hear Lepus's statement.

""Leave?""

"Right. But don't worry, we'll definitely meet again one day."

Lepus, Brisa, and Muret smiled.

"Oh...."

Seeing that Nojiko and Nami were a little sad and disappointed, Lepus spoke again.

"Nami-chan, I'll give you all the books I have. Study well, okay?"

"Un."

Nami nodded slightly.

Lepus then took out some books about navigation and others to give to Nami.

After that, Lepus wanted to give something to Nojiko too, but then frowned and hesitated.

"Hmm.... For Nojiko-chan.... What's good thing can I give to you? Hmm.... I don't feel like I have anything good to give you."

Lepus thought for a bit until he remembered something and took out a necklace.

Lepus got this platinum necklace while touring and buying souvenirs while on Notice.

"Okay, I'll give you this necklace! Wear it and take good care of it. Maybe I'll give you something better when we meet again one day! I promise!"

Lepus then put the necklace around Nojiko's neck.

Nojiko smiled accepting the necklace.

"Un. Thank you, Lepus-san!"

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When it was almost time for lunch, Bellmere came home.

"Hm? Guests? Oh, it's just you guys. It's unusual for you three come simultaneously. Usually only Brisa-chan often comes here."

Bellmere was quite wondering about the arrival of Lepus and the others.

Lepus then said why the three of them had come.

"Well, about that.... We're here to say goodbye."

"Hm? Goodbye? You guys going?"

Bellmere was somewhat surprised at Lepus' sudden statement.

"Yeah. I told you that we lived in this village for a little break, right?"

Then Bellmere paused a bit and thought.

"Hmm.... Come to think of it, you did say that. Too bad...."

Seeing Bellmere who seemed to be letting out a slightly disappointed sigh, Lepus smirked.

"Why? Isn't it good for pirates like us to go away from this village? Hehahahaha!"

"Tch, what kind of pirate that idling like you? I'm starting to suspect that your 20 millions price is just a bluff!"

"Hey, hey~. Don't underestimate us, former Marines~. We're not some small fry, you know~."

"Hmph! Whatever! ....Then, where are you guys going after leaving here?"

"To our main destination, Shimotsuki Village."

"Hmm.... Never heard.... Well, whatever. You guys take good care of yourself. When will you guys leave?"

"Tomorrow."

"I see...."

After that, when it was time for lunch, Lepus invited them all to have lunch together at the village restaurant, and said goodbye to the villagers also.

At night, Lepus meets Bellmere to give a few millions cash to her and warned her about some Pirates.

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The next day....

"Bellmere-san, Nojiko-chan, Nami-chan, Genzo-san, and the others too, goodbye! See you later!"

"See you later, Nami-chan, Nojiko-chan!

"Goodbye, all!"

Lepus, Brisa, and Muret waved and said goodbye to the people from Cocoyasi village.

"Goodbye! Take care of yourselves!"

"Be careful on the way!"

"See you again!"

Lepus, Brisa, and Muret finally leave Cocoyasi Village.

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