Ohara was completely unaware of the unprecedented storm that had occurred not far from the island.
For them, today was merely a bright and breezy day.
After all, if there had been such a massive storm, the sky could not possibly have looked like it did today. For a storm at that distance to avoid affecting the island at all would require a miracle.
Robin and Saul quickly became good friends on the island. This giant vice admiral, whose laugh was so distinctive, had an unusual warmth about him. Robin felt relaxed and happy around him as well. It was the feeling of truly making a friend, different from how she felt when she was with Shin.
When she was with Shin, Robin felt an inexplicable sense of security and someone to rely on. During the darkest time in her life, wandering into that mist had changed her life.
Shin's appearance had been like a ray of dawn in the darkness. That ray then became the morning sun, eventually illuminating her entire life.
In her heart, Shin was both a teacher and a father figure. He was her greatest benefactor and family. Yes, family. Amid that mist, within those two small wooden huts, she had truly experienced what warmth was.
"Saul, why did you betray the Marines? I heard the Marines are the force that upholds justice on the seas."
Night had already fallen, but Robin did not choose to leave. Instead, she stayed to keep the friend she had made today company. The burning bonfire drove away the chill of the night. A huge grilled fish rested over the flames, with only its bones remaining by now.
"What do you mean, betray the Marines?" Saul frowned. "It's actually very simple. Their ideals don't align with mine. Robin, never believe