Waves surged onto the beach, leaving behind white foam before vanishing without a sound.
Several bonfires had been lit on the stretch of beach near the jungle.
A group of priests had been invited over by the Empire Crew. They sat on the sand, chatting in the sea breeze.
To thank the priests of the Holy Knight Order, the Empire Crew had specially traded for some sea fish from the Naga Sea Clan and prepared a bonfire picnic.
There were several cooks among the Empire Crew. Their specialty was fruit-flavored grilled fish, paired with some fruit wine. It made for a decent dinner.
The Empire Crew told the priests about the customs and local color of Gray Port in Luin Bay, about how ample the girls' chests were over there...
They talked about how rampant the mermaid Slave Traders were in Pelag Port...
They talked about Hines Port, a place overflowing with artistic charm...
These sailors had been away from home for so long. Never had they missed home more than they did now.
"Do you think we'll have to spend the rest of our lives on Kui Island?"
An Empire Crew member handed a golden-brown grilled fish to the priest beside him.
Before that priest could speak, an Empire Crew member behind him said optimistically,
"As long as word gets out that we're trapped on Kui Island, the merchant alliance trading herbs on Elf Continent will ransom us. Don't worry. Compared to those merchants, we're worthless!"
He anxiously pressed on, "What if the news doesn't get out?"
That Empire Crew member said with absolute certainty, "No, it definitely will."
The young Empire Crew member looked at the priest in a comfortable, breathable linen robe and asked with a smile,
"Priest Wood, if we get the chance to return to