Charlemagne and his younger sister exchanged a discreet glance.
The situation had... exceeded their expectations somewhat.
Even after Aivena had carefully checked everything, they had still been overheard. This had put them at a tremendous disadvantage. Their identities might not have been exposed, or they might already have been exposed, but that was no longer important. What mattered was what exactly these mysterious people wanted, and whether they were connected to those pirates.
This was a warship—the words "warship" made Charlemagne feel as though thorns were pricking his back.
There were all kinds of mysterious things of unknown origin in this world. An ancient wizard who had secluded himself for centuries or even millennia might suddenly ride a mechanical dragon through the streets, or out-of-control magitech soldiers might suddenly emerge from some ruin. Some reclusive organizations might also possess strange creations unknown to the outside world. Charlemagne had initially thought that the silver-white giant ship before him was one of those things, but it was actually a warship.
Hao Ren noticed the change in the expression of the man named Charlemagne, so he did not give him too much time to think. "I don't know what you're imagining, but let me state one thing first—we have no hostile intentions. Our involvement in your misfortune and this attack was entirely accidental. We really did happen to rescue you from the pirates. At least, there's nothing to hide about that."
Charlemagne's eyebrows twitched. In other words, these people aren't connected to those pirates? This really was a coincidence?
But how trustworthy was the other party...
Before Charlemagne could finish weighing the pros and cons, Aivena stepped forward. "We come from the Issu Royal Family. His Majesty Blundin is our father."
Charlemagne immediately called out in displeasure, "Aivena!"
Aivena's expression was as calm