That Was What the Captain Wanted

Ships in this world came in all shapes and sizes—even submarines existed.

In terms of functionality, Maud's Netherworld ranked among the best of these countless types of ships.

A good ship, combined with Lafitte's navigational skills and Jinbe's ability at the helm...

Their voyage had been extremely smooth all the way, and their sailing efficiency went without saying.

It took only about a week for the Netherworld to arrive safely at the Revolutionary Army's stronghold—Baldigo, the White Earth Island.

After mooring the ship by the shore, Maud and the others came to the edge of the deck and looked toward the barren land, where not even a trace of greenery could be seen.

As far as the eye could see, the coast was covered in rubble and sand. Farther away, endless yellow sand danced through the air.

"This place is awful."

Luo gazed at the endless yellow sand raging in the distance.

This was not his first time on the White Earth Island, but the feeling he experienced now was no different from when he had first come here.

This island was practically synonymous with desolation.

However, there was a reason the Revolutionary Army had established its stronghold here.

An island like this could not possibly have any inhabitants. Even if ships passed by, they would definitely turn around and leave as soon as they saw the island's environment.

"Let's go ashore."

Maud was the first to step onto the land.

The others followed when they saw this.

"So, who's staying behind to watch the ship?"

Luo asked as his eyes sidelong glanced at Perona.

His little gesture practically amounted to writing "watch the ship" across Perona's forehead.

Perona noticed what Luo meant and glared fiercely at him.

Luo refused to back down, his gaze even fiercer.

Perona immediately gave