Chapter 161: Ait-Vol Sea Area (45)
The Ait-Vol Sea Area was a place steeped in legend.
Many years ago, it was in these waters that a sudden storm shattered Golden Lion's dreams while setting the stage for Roger to become the Pirate King.
Perhaps because of this sea area's special significance, or perhaps because of its unpredictable weather, the New World's three great overlords had all tacitly chosen to abandon any claim to sovereignty over it.
For that very reason, the Ait-Vol Sea Area had become the most renowned unclaimed territory in the New World, drawing countless pirates who coveted supremacy over the seas.
It was as though, in their eyes, occupying this legendary sea area meant that they too could join the ranks of legends and become the New World's fourth maritime overlord.
On a massive passenger ship sailing across the sea, quite a few people stood at the bow, their gazes fixed on the waters ahead and filled with fantasies.
"So this is where the Flying Pirates and the Roger Pirates fought their decisive battle back then? It looks pretty ordinary!" People of the New World never shied away from mentioning pirates.
"This sea area was ordinary to begin with. That war merely gave it its legendary color." An older sailor shrugged.
"I heard there are an awful lot of pirates gathered in these waters. Is it really okay for us to be this relaxed?" A younger passenger voiced his concern.
"Everyone, there's no need to worry. This ship flies the flag of Sea Transport King Umit. Those pirates will show us some respect when they see it, one way or another."
The young captain, dressed in a tailcoat and looking every bit the nobleman, explained with poise, "Besides, our destination, Beast Island, is Lord World's territory.