"Of course I want to know."
Shade answered with a frown. The swaying ship beneath his feet made him very uncomfortable; he had never experienced sea travel in his previous life.
"I'm different from the others. Though I'm also a pirate of the Fishbone Pirate Ship, I'll give you a chance. Drink this."
Pig hooves stomped across the floor to the wall, where it picked up a chipped Porcelain Bowl beside the pile of flesh. The spoon in its right hand skimmed the clear liquid from the pot, filling half the bowl exactly. White steam drifted above the bowl as the pig-hooved creature extended it toward Shade, the human face wearing a crafty expression.
"Drink this. One bowl for one answer. Whether you want to leave, learn this ship's origins, or know about the treasure aboard, I can give you the answer."
It waved the Porcelain Bowl at Shade, a malicious smile spreading across its human head.
Shade immediately took a step back. He said nothing, but was actually discussing their current situation with her in his heart.
The monster in the room did not urge him. Instead, it flicked the bowl forward, and it landed precisely on the floor by the doorway without spilling a single drop. The clear liquid swayed slightly with the ship, yet beneath the dim green flames in the room, it gave off a strange green glow.
"If you don't obtain additional information from me, your chances of walking out are basically zero. I can guarantee that this isn't poison that will kill you immediately. It definitely won't cause your death."
The pig hoof tapped against the floor, and the sound irritated Shade endlessly.
Then, amid the sound of bells and steam whistles, his Destiny Ring fully appeared behind him along with the steam. The