At the gates of Fish-Man Island, a ship slowly sailed out along the canal.
After entering the chamber within the gates, the heavy gate behind them lowered while the true gate ahead opened wide. Seawater poured in, the coating covering the ship unfurled accordingly, and the vessel sailed out of Fish-Man Island.
"Even though it's only been a few days, why does it feel like a lifetime has passed?"
Standing by the rail, Deuce looked back at Fish-Man Island as it gradually receded into the distance and could not help but sigh. "What an incredible experience."
"Yeah."
Scal nodded with a smile. "We came to the deepest part of the world, saw its most beautiful scenery, even fought the strongest guy in the world, and received the guidance of the strongest teacher in the world."
"It was practically a dreamlike journey."
"I've recorded all of it. Once the story is finished, this will definitely be a richly detailed chapter!"
Deuce was thrilled.
Then he turned his head in surprise, looking toward the captain standing at the bow. "Ace, why aren't you saying anything? We're leaving Fish-Man Island. Don't you have anything to say?"
"I'm not the kind of man who looks back at scenery he's already passed!"
Ace crossed his arms, a bright smile on his face as his eyes remained fixed on the increasingly dim seawater ahead.
"Rather than reminiscing about this journey, I'd rather imagine what it'll be like when we come back next time! Heh."
He grinned. "Next time we meet, I'll definitely make Bright see me in a whole new light!"
No, not merely see him differently!
Ace's lips curled high.
Mermaid Cafe.
"So, what is it this time?"
Shyarly looked at Bright, who had started smiling for no apparent reason again. She was already somewhat