"Heh heh!" Law turned back and gave Ronglin a confident smile. "Thank you for your concern, Alliance Leader. I won't let you down!"
Seeing Law's smile, Ronglin felt a wave of unease and irritation. In his memories, there had once been a fat guy who often made the same guarantees to him. But that fat guy had terrible luck, always running into opponents with better tactics and greater strength. In the end, he had sunk into the sea along with one of the Star Alliance's islands, leaving not even a body behind.
"I'm not asking you to complete the mission no matter what." Because of the unease in his heart, Ronglin had to add, "Just make sure you stay safe. As long as you're alive, there'll always be a chance to finish the mission."
Ronglin's serious expression made the atmosphere much heavier.
Law nodded, put away his smile, and strode off.
Shiryu turned to glance at Ronglin. "Is the mission really that serious?"
"Better safe than sorry!" As Ronglin spoke, he took the Den Den Mushi from Shiryu and contacted the Starry. "Law is about to leave for Zou. Have Kraken follow him and provide support from the sea!"
Kraken was one of Ronglin's secret weapons hidden beneath the sea during this voyage. Yet Ronglin had unexpectedly sent it out to protect Law's life.
Shiryu could no longer keep a straight face. "Is it really that dangerous? That kid Law isn't all that strong! How about I go instead?"
Ronglin glanced at the wounded Shiryu. "With those injuries and that brain of yours, are you going there to die?"
Chance Encounter?
Shiryu did not refute Ronglin's words. It was not because he admitted that his brain did not work well, but because among those in the Star Alliance who held