After he left, the atmosphere in the hall finally livened up.
"Doesn't the Doctor hold any position on Hope Island?" Charles asked Deep, who was standing nearby.
Deep shook his head. "No. The first mate established a hospital and wanted to make that old man its director, but the old man cursed him out of the building."
A knowing look crossed Charles's face. Sure enough, if you don't depend on others for a living, you really have the guts to speak your mind.
"C-Captain, do you really want to keep heading out to sea? If you're looking for something, why can't we just hire someone else?" Krona's expression was a bit forced.
Seeing the look on some of the crew's faces, Charles obviously understood. Compared to the dangerous Abyss-Sea, the safe and cozy life on the Island Heart was far more tempting.
"If anyone doesn't want to board the ship, say it now. I won't make things difficult for you."
