Farewell and a Promise

Xia Qiu hesitated before saying those words, but felt completely relieved afterward.

I spent a long time with Robin, more than two years, spending every day together.

She was the first person to communicate with me, and also my first friend.

Thanks to her, he was able to devour Crocodile and Bonis, as well as a Marine Brigadier General and a colonel.

But we have to separate.

For Robin, the best place to belong is the Revolutionary Army.

There she could find a large number of companions without fear of betrayal.

She doesn't need to live under someone else's roof, nor does she need to do things against her own will; she can truly do what she wants to do.

The Revolutionary Army can help her obtain the Poneglyph and, more importantly, help her take revenge.

Besides, it's clear that Xia Qiu doesn't like this kind of life. Controlling Baroque Works and fighting are both huge pressures for her.

Especially recently, the life of fleeing has made her nerves tense and unbearable.

She was his good friend, and Xia Qiu didn't want to see her like this.

More importantly, she is currently unable to control Baroque Works, and delaying this will not benefit either of them.

Therefore, Xia Qiu could not find any reason for her not to join the Revolutionary Army.

But I can't do it myself.

They need to eat humans, and neither Robin nor the Revolutionary Army would allow themselves to do so.

Moreover, one needs to consume strong individuals; even with a large number of ordinary soldiers, the improvement one can achieve is limited.

He could not join the Revolutionary Army.

So she left and joined the Revolutionary Army.

He would remain here and control Baroque Works.

This is the best ending.

Robin looked at Xia Qiu and asked, "Little Qiu, are you... are you really not planning to leave with me?"

Xia Qiu nodded.

Robin looked at Xia Qiu and said, "Then if you don't plan to go..."

No, you must go.

Xia Qiu looked at Robin and said, "Only there can you fulfill your dream. And Robin, you actually want to join the Revolutionary Army too, don't you?"

Robin opened his mouth and nodded.

Xia Qiu said, "Then let's go."

Robin asked with some concern, "But if you're not with me, where are you planning to go?"

Xia Qiu replied, "I have my own things to do, but I need your help with this, so you can't leave for the time being."

"Okay, I'll help you," Robin said earnestly.

Xia Qiu looked at Hack and asked, "Did you come here by yourself?"

Hack shook his head and said, "Two other people came with me."

Xia Qiu asked, "Then how do we determine Robin's departure route?"

Hack said, "Go to Aiven Island near the Kingdom of Cals, on another route. There's no navy pursuing us in that direction yet. I can take you there. Once we get there, meet up with my other two companions, and then we'll leave together through a secret channel."

Xia Qiu nodded and said, "Okay, then can we wait a bit and set off tomorrow morning?"

"Can."

Hack said, "If you're comfortable with this, I need to go back and tell my companions to set off immediately."

"Are you planning to leave?" Robin looked at Hack, frowning slightly, still somewhat worried.

"Fine."

Xia Qiu looked at Hack and said, "Then I'll trouble you to inform the others."

"Good."

Hack nodded, then walked to the shore and jumped in.

Robin waited for him to leave, then looked at Xia Qiu with a complicated expression and said, "So you've decided? To stay here. From now on, you'll be all alone. How will you communicate with others?"

Xia Qiu shook her head and said, "I'm not alone."

Robin asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

Xia Qiu looked at Robin and said, "So I hope you can do something for me."

The next morning, Robin slowly got up, rubbing her sleepy eyes. She stretched, stood up, patted the dirt off her body, and turned around, just in time to see Xia Qiu looking into her eyes.

Robin didn't go home to sleep yesterday. She chatted with Xia Qiu until late at night. She was so sleepy that she fell asleep leaning against Xia Qiu's head.

Xia Qiu saw that she was asleep and didn't dare to move, afraid that he might accidentally crush her to death.

The two talked about many things, including Xia Qiu's experiences, Robin's past, and even literature, stories, legends, and so on.

In the end, the sadness in their hearts lessened considerably.

Because they both wanted something and knew that their respective decisions were the best path.

Joining the Revolutionary Army was the best outcome for Robin.

When Xia Qiu asked Robin for help, Robin learned about some of Xia Qiu's thoughts and was happy to support her.

"I'll go tidy up."

Robin went back into the house and packed the things she planned to take, but when she came out again, there was only a small package.

"You brought so little stuff?"

Xia Qiu asked curiously.

Robin smiled and said, "That's enough. Leave the rest here. I'll come back here if I have the chance."

Xia Qiu nodded, hoping that one day she could return here.

"Whoosh."

With a splash of water, a figure leaped onto the shore, looked at the two, and said, "Ready?"

Robin nodded and said, "Let's go."

Hack took out a Eternal Pose and said, "We'll go to the Kingdom of Cals first, which is on another flight path. After we get closer, we'll head to Elvin Island. Stay close to me."

With that, Hack jumped into the sea and swam away into the distance.

Xia Qiu jumped into the sea, Robin climbed onto Xia Qiu's back, and Xia Qiu chased after Hack, swimming away into the distance.

The three set off into the distance, braving the wind and waves, avoiding dangerous sea areas.

Three hours later, Xia Qiu got hungry and went into the sea to hunt for food, with Hack carrying Robin on the surface of the water.

After this happened two or three times, nine hours later, at 5 p. m., a huge island appeared in the distance.

"There."

Hack pointed into the distance and swam over there first.

Xia Qiu, having pulled ahead, followed and climbed ashore. Robin climbed off Xia Qiu's head and asked, "Where are your companions?"

"They set off at night, but they needed to reach the Kingdom of Cals and then contact the Revolutionary Army forces there to arrange for ships to get here."

Hack pointed into the distance and said, "This is an abandoned island. Let's go in so we don't get discovered."

Xia Qiu and Robin followed Hack into the depths of the island and continued to wait until 8 p. m. when a ship slowly approached from afar.

"They're here."

Hack called out to the two, and then the three went to meet them.

This was a cargo ship. As the ship slowly approached the shore, two figures jumped off and appeared in front of the two men.

The two figures were a man and a woman.

The boy was about the same height as Robin, wearing a black top hat and carrying a steel pipe on his back.

The woman had a sexy figure, wore black stockings and high heels, and a round hat on her head.

Sabo and Koala.

Upon seeing the two, Xia Qiu immediately recognized them; it was indeed them.

Saboklala, Haku, and the other two often work as a team, and they are very efficient.

Sabo saw Robin and said with a smile, "Welcome, Miss Robin."

"Hello." Robin nodded to Koala.

"I've heard of you before, but this is our first meeting. You're really tall."

Clara extended her hand to Robin and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Sabo, and this is Koala."

Robin shook her hand and said with a smile, "It's nice to meet you."

Sabo then looked at Xia Qiu and asked, "So, you're not leaving with us?"

"No, thank you."

Xia Qiu looked at Sabo and shook her head, saying, "I plan to go somewhere else."

"As expected, he knows how to talk."

Koala looked at Xia Qiu and said in surprise, "Master Hack told me that Robin's Giant Beast can talk, but I didn't believe it."

Xia Qiu looked at Koala, snorted, and said, "Speaking isn't a difficult thing."

Koala chuckled and said, "So you're not coming back with us?"

Xia Qiu shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'm not interested in joining you. However, I need a way to contact you."

"You contacted us?" Sabo was somewhat surprised.

Xia Qiu said, "A few years from now, I need your help, or rather, your cooperation, in something."

"What is it?" Sabo raised an eyebrow.

"I can't tell you for now, at least you'd think I can't do it. But I'll make you acknowledge my abilities later. And the Revolutionary Army is even more eager for this than I am. You want to accomplish it, but you won't do it. Maybe I'll help you then." Xia Qiu looked at Sabo and said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Robin looked at Xia Qiu and said softly, "No matter what it is, Little Qiu, I'm willing to help you."

Sabo frowned slightly, unsure whether he should help him. Hack, on the other hand, yawned; such matters were not for him to ponder.

Koala thought for a moment, snapped his fingers, and said, "We can leave our contact information, but whether we help you or not depends on what you say at that time."

Xia Qiu nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

Koala added, "You have to admit that our relationship isn't one of cooperation, but rather one of helping. If we help you, you have to help us in return."

Xia Qiu thought for a moment and said, "I agree."

Koala said with satisfaction, "Then we'll give you the contact information. Every year on January Hiyori and June 1st, we'll send someone here to stay for a day. If you need our help, come here and tell that person what you need to do."

"Good."

Xia Qiu thought this method was good, as it could guarantee the safety of both parties.

With the help of the Revolutionary Army, his plan would be more likely to be completed.

Koala added, "Five years, only five years. If you don't contact us within five years, then this matter is off."

"Can."

Xia Qiu nodded. Five years should be enough to meet the requirements for starting the plan.

"Then it's a deal."

Koala said with a smile.

Sabo then asked, "Then you should say goodbye and leave. Our cargo ship needs to deliver this shipment, and we can only stay for a maximum of half an hour."

"It won't take that much time."

Xia Qiu looked at Robin with a complicated expression and said, "Robin, take care of yourself."

"Yes, I will."

Robin looked at Xia Qiu and said, "You should also be careful."

"I will."

Xia Qiu nodded, then looked at Sabo and said, "Protect her and don't let her get hurt."

Sabo smiled and said, "Don't worry, she's our comrade, we'll protect her."

"That's good. Goodbye, Robin."

Xia Qiu turned around and walked towards the coast, disappearing into the distance.

"Goodbye."

Robin's eyes were red and glistening with tears.

Sabo said softly, "Miss Robin, let's go."

"Um."

Robin wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and followed Subokorra and Haku onto the ship.

The cargo ship slowly started moving and headed towards an unknown direction.