"Let's go."
Looking at Bell's exaggerated reaction, Momousagi raised her head toward the warship and said solemnly:
"Whether it was Mr. Arashi or not, erase every trace here."
"If Headquarters decides to hold someone accountable, I'll take responsibility."
Momousagi truly regretted reporting everything she had seen the moment she found it.
Of course, she couldn't really be blamed.
When she emerged from the Devil Sea, she never imagined she would stumble upon Ohara.
Nor had she expected that someone might be living on an island that had vanished from all maps.
As a Marine officer, reporting such a discovery had been the natural thing to do.
But after setting foot on the island and piecing together the clues that pointed toward Arashi, she began regretting it.
Because to Momousagi, Arashi was no longer merely a carefree traveler.
He was her savior.
And so, the only thing she could do now was erase every trace left behind.
That way, even if Headquarters launched an investigation, it would never lead back to Arashi.
Although she had no definitive proof that he had lived here, she was still willing to take the risk.
Because she didn't want anything that might harm him.
Back aboard the warship, Momousagi stood on the deck and watched as shells screamed through the air.
The Mushroom House was reduced to rubble.
The orchard and vegetable fields disappeared beneath smoke and fire.
Only then did the tension in her heart finally ease.
Turning toward the direction of the Devil Sea, she silently whispered to herself:
May your journey be pleasant, Mr. Arashi.
"We're finally out!"
The moment the Traveler emerged from the Devil Sea and the vast open ocean stretched before them, Perona jumped excitedly onto the deck.
"Arashi, where are we going next?"
"I don't know."
Arashi smiled and shook his head before calling toward the cabin:
"Robin, bring the Eternal Pose."
"Coming, Mr. Arashi!"
When Momousagi and Bell had boarded earlier, Robin had deliberately stayed hidden to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Now that they were gone, she no longer needed to remain inside.
She happily ran out onto the deck.
Robin understood very well that as a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, Momousagi would recognize her immediately.
Although Robin had already prepared herself mentally to face whatever came, that didn't mean she wanted to rely on Arashi's strength and invite unnecessary complications.
So she had stayed inside the cabin the entire time.
Not because she still feared the Marines.
Simply because avoidable trouble was best avoided.
After all, she wanted to continue living this peaceful and carefree life by Arashi's side.
"Huh?"
As soon as Robin arrived beside Arashi and took out the Eternal Pose, she froze.
The pointer was gone.
In its place was a map.
A completely unfamiliar map.
Before Robin could react, the Traveler suddenly began trembling violently.
Immediately afterward, an immense invisible pressure burst forth without warning, enveloping both the Traveler and the surrounding sea for hundreds of meters.
The next instant, Robin and Perona collapsed onto the deck.
"What is this...?"
Seeing the ocean suddenly become unnaturally silent—and watching Robin and Perona fall unconscious without warning—Arashi's expression immediately tightened.
He instinctively scanned the surroundings.
At the same moment, the long-absent voice of the system echoed in his mind.
Congratulations, Host. You have completed your journey through the West Blue and successfully unlocked transportation services.
Notice: Please select your next travel destination.
"The West Blue journey is already over?"
Arashi blinked.
Then he looked at Robin and Perona lying unconscious on the deck.
He quickly guessed what had happened.
The transportation service was about to activate.
And because it was a system function, outsiders were not permitted to witness it.
As expected of the system.
Very considerate.
After all, if Robin and Perona saw something like a teleportation gate, they would have endless questions.
This way, once they arrived at the next destination, he could simply make up an excuse.
After thinking it over, Arashi made his choice immediately.
"North Blue."
Of the Four Blues, only the North Blue and South Blue remained.
There was no need to leave it to chance.
Besides, Arashi was far more familiar with the North Blue.
Notice: Host has selected the North Blue as the next travel destination. Transportation commencing.
As the system notification sounded, a familiar portal immediately appeared before the Traveler.
Without hesitation, Arashi took the helm and steered directly toward it.
Two minutes later—
The Traveler passed through the portal and arrived successfully in the North Blue.
At the same time, the system's voice echoed once more.
Congratulations, Host. You have successfully entered the North Blue. Please enjoy your pleasant journey through the North Blue.
"The North Blue..."
Looking across the endless ocean, Arashi narrowed his eyes.
"At this point in time, Germa 66 should already have left the North Blue, right?"
"Wah! Arashi! Why did I... fall asleep here?!"
Just as Arashi finished speaking, Perona suddenly woke up.
She immediately looked around in confusion.
A moment later, Robin also slowly opened her eyes.
Looking equally bewildered, she asked cautiously:
"Mr. Arashi... I... why was I...?"
"You two finally woke up!"
Arashi's expression instantly turned serious.
Looking extremely solemn, he declared:
"You were unconscious for half a month."
"You nearly scared me to death."
"What?!"
Robin and Perona simultaneously widened their eyes.
"Half a month?!"
After the initial shock, Perona immediately jumped beside Arashi.
"But why was I sleeping on the deck?"
"Because I was worried you'd get moldy."
Arashi continued his nonsense with a perfectly straight face.
"So I carried you outside to get some sunlight."
"Fortunately, I know a little medicine. Otherwise, I was genuinely worried you wouldn't make it."
"But seeing you awake now makes me very happy."
"Come on."
"Let's enjoy our journey through the North Blue!"
"N-North Blue?"
Once again, both Perona and Robin froze in shock.
Then Robin quickly grabbed the Eternal Pose and checked it.
The moment she saw the result, her eyes widened.
"This..."
"This really is the North Blue?!"
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