Discovering a New Island

At sea.

"We've already been sailing for over ten hours. Aside from running into a few pirate ships with a death wish along the way, there hasn't been even a trace of an island." Fujimaru Ritsuka sat at the edge of the deck, watching the seawater crash against the hull and churn up white foam, then sighed.

"You're too impatient, little lady." Francis Drake drank some low-alcohol beer from her Holy Grail and chuckled. "For people like us who make our living on the sea, this is perfectly normal. Forget going ten hours without seeing an island—sometimes, we wouldn't see land for one or two months."

"I see. Doctor, is your radar picking anything up?" Fujimaru Ritsuka asked Roman.

"Not yet, but if it does, I'll let you know right away." Roman kept his attention fixed on the mana radar as he answered casually.

Hijikata Toshizo was boredly propping up his chin, Mash was playing with Fou, and Lawrence had returned to his old profession, checking Francis Drake's crew for health problems.

They drifted across the sea for another hour or so before Roman's voice suddenly came through. "Everyone, I've found an island."

"What bearing? Speak up, Goblin in the box." Francis Drake moved over beside Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"What the hell is with Goblin?" Roman was left speechless, but he still reported the island's location on the radar. "Thirty degrees to your right, about five nautical miles away."

"Good! Set course for the new island! Let's see if we can get there before nightfall!" Francis Drake commanded.

"Aye, boss!"

"Jason, what exactly are you thinking right now?" Oceannus lay at the edge of the deck, looking at Jason, who sat respectfully beside him. "Even if you call me your great senior, I'm still only your Servant, you know."

"Huh?" Jason