Eve of the Storm

If it hadn't been for Lin Qi, Father and everyone in Alabasta probably wouldn't have made it to the West Sea within just two months.

Vivi secretly made up her mind to find a chance to repay him.

Nojiko and Bellemere silently began clearing the table. They were merely ordinary civilians, and worrying about such things would do no good.

"You don't need to rush. There's still plenty of time before the two months are up, so think it over carefully. Besides, haven't we already prepared ourselves for the coming apocalypse?"

Robin gently took Lin Qi's hand. Whenever it came to moments like this, she always supported him without condition.

"And me, Brother Lin Qi. Go ahead and do what you need to do. No matter what choice you make, I'll support you!"

Nami quietly took Lin Qi's other hand.

"I know." Lin Qi clasped their soft hands in return.

After something like this happened, Lin Qi had no mood to stay any longer. He left Bellemere's home with Robin.

Nami watched Lin Qi's retreating back reluctantly, but her despondency lasted only a few seconds before vanishing completely.

She adjusted her mood and pushed open the door to her bedroom.

Inside was brand-new bedding. The air was filled with a romantic fragrance, and vivid rose petals had been scattered across the floor.

A flash of disappointment crossed Nami's eyes.

She had arranged everything, intending to completely win over Brother Lin Qi tonight. Who could have expected something like this to happen?

Who knew when she would get another chance like this?

She had worked so hard to decorate the room.

Click.

Nami switched on the light and suddenly discovered a figure lying on her bed—her sister.

"Nojiko, why aren't you sleeping in your own room? What are you doing in