First Meeting with Shirahoshi, the Suicide Truck

When Neptune spread the news that Luo Wen was going to take Shirahoshi away, Luo Wen, led by his maid, arrived at the Hard-Shell Tower where Shirahoshi was.

The surface was covered with all sorts of weapons—knives, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle-axes, hooks, forks...—weapons I recognized and didn't recognize were stuck on it, making it look like a hedgehog.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Looking at the battered and ravaged Hard-Shell Tower, Luo Wen couldn't help but sigh.

This Vander Deiken is a complete pervert, utterly perverted.

He proposed to Shirahoshi when she was only 6 years old, in order to gain the power of Poseidon, even though her mother had just died.

To do something like this, even cerebral palsy doesn't fully describe how stupid he is.

If Shirahoshi were to grow up even a little bit, there would be a slight chance of success.

If they really wanted Poseidon's power, they could have just come and snatched it. Neptune's defensive measures were practically nonexistent.

It's fair to say that neither of them is particularly bright.

Pushing open the door of the Hard-Shell Tower, Luo Wen went inside.

The lights were on at this time, clearly not the time for Shirahoshi to sleep.

Standing 11 meters tall, Shirahoshi trembled on the seashell bed, looking timidly at Luo Wen as he walked in.

Beside the seashell bed, a large, pink sphere was gently bouncing.

Clearly, the Fish-Man princess was startled when he entered while she was playing.

She has pink curly hair, a taiyaki-style hair accessory, and a pair of seashell-shaped earrings.

A thin mist filled her bright, light blue eyes, and her pretty face was both shy and curious.

She is the second most beautiful woman, compared to Boa Hancock.

Luo Wen scrutinized Shirahoshi, confirming that her beauty was no less than that of the Empress.

"Um, who are you?"

Shirahoshi covered her ample chest with both hands and looked timidly at Luo Wen.

Seeing Shirahoshi's timid yet adorable appearance, Luo Wen's mischievous side began to stir.

"Hehehe, I'm here to deal with you..."

Luo Wen's voice was deep, emitting a laugh typical of villains.

"The one who will take care of me!?"

Shirahoshi was terrified; her light blue eyes welled up with tears.

Am I going to die here today?

Father, brother, please come and save me!

"I'm here to solve your danger."

Luo Wen's expression turned serious, and he said with a smile.

In a daze, he seemed to rediscover the pleasure he used to play pranks on female classmates when he was a child.

Ah, the youth we cherish!

So you're here to help me?

Shirahoshi stopped trembling and looked at Luo Wen cautiously.

"That's right, I'm here to deal with Vander Deikun."

Luo Wen said seriously.

"That's great, thank you for your help!"

Shirahoshi became happy and immediately believed Luo Wen's words.

Tsk, so easily trusting of others?

Luo Wen clicked his tongue slightly, surprised by Shirahoshi's naivety.

If this were his past life, he would have definitely seduced such a pure and beautiful girl, and even having a hundred children wouldn't have been enough.

I have a feeling you're thinking something rude.

Shirahoshi spoke up, interrupting Luo Wen's reverie.

No.

Luo Wen interrupted his thoughts and said in a serious tone.

"Hmph, I don't believe it!"

Seemingly having confirmed Luo Wen's identity, Shirahoshi relaxed considerably.

She inherited her mother, Queen Otohime's, extraordinary Observation Haki, which allows her to sense the emotions of others.

While it may not reach the level of mind reading, it's still sufficient to judge a person's current attitude.

That's why she believed Luo Wen's words when she sensed that Luo Wen had come with good intentions.

As for why I was afraid before, it was just my innate timidity.

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Luo Wen, and I am a great hero."

Luo Wen smiled and said seriously.

Right now, he doesn't seem to have a single title he can be proud of.

So, he shamelessly bestowed upon himself the title of a great hero.

In fact, for many people, this is not wrong.

"Um... my name is Shirahoshi, and I'm the Little Mermaid."

Shirahoshi looked at Luo Wen, determined not to lose her composure; she needed to salvage her earlier timid image.

"You say you're a great hero, can you tell us your story?"

Turning her head, Shirahoshi looked at Luo Wen with curiosity.

Having stayed inside the Hard-Shell Tower for too long, she was incredibly curious about the outside world.

This human being truly possesses a reliable quality.

Based on this alone, it seems reasonable to call him a hero.

"No problem."

Luo Wen chuckled and agreed. He wanted to stir up Shirahoshi's longing for the outside world so he could seduce her.

Just as things were about to begin, Shirahoshi made a move.

She reached out and cradled Luo Wen in her arms, letting him sit on that soft spot.

"Is it okay if I can hear it more clearly this way?"

Shirahoshi stared at the little figure in front of her and said seriously.

"Of course, that would be perfect."

Feeling the softness beneath his buttocks, Luo Wen had no objections.

He accepted all such benefits without hesitation.

"Ahem, the story begins in the East Blue..."

After coughing twice, Luo Wen began to tell his story.

Although he is telling his own story, he doesn't do so from the perspective of fighting monsters along the way. Instead, he recounts his experiences from the perspective of an adventurer.

The wondrous land of Reverse Mountain connecting the Four Blues, the story of two giants in the Little Garden, the intrigues and dangers of Alabasta, and the centuries-old promise on the magical Sky Island...

Everything was recounted by Luo Wen in detail.

"Amazing!"

Shirahoshi's azure eyes sparkled as she became engrossed in the wondrous experience described by Luo Wen.

The world that Luo Wen depicted was many times more fascinating than the stories Neptune once told.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Shirahoshi was still engrossed in Luo Wen's story.

Suddenly, a loud explosion came from outside the Hard-Shell Tower.

"Mmm!"

Instinctively, Shirahoshi curled up into a ball, trembling.

"That guy's at it again!"

No matter how many times she heard that sound, she still felt afraid.

"You wait here, I'll go out and see what's going on."

Luo Wen frowned, knowing that the news had already reached Vander Deacon's ears.

As he had predicted, Vander Deikun, who had coveted Shirahoshi for eight years, finally took action.

Luo Wen stepped out of the Hard-Shell Tower, hoping to find some clues.

On the Hard-Shell Tower, an arrow with a letter attached is still trembling slightly.

Unfolding the letter, it read: [If Princess Shirahoshi is not handed over to me within two hours, I will destroy the entire Fish-Man Island! Vander Deiken IX, Respectfully yours!]

"Oh my god, I'm so scared!"

Luo Wen crumpled the letter into a ball, showing no sign of worry.

At that moment, he even felt like laughing.

What were the specific methods Vander Deikun used to destroy Fish-Man Island?

There's only one!

That is to throw Noah's Ark at Shirahoshi, so that Noah's Ark enormous size would destroy the entire Fish-Man Island.

In other words, Vander Decken IX was still in Noah's Ark at this time.

Isn't this a suicide truck?

If Vander Decken IX were to flee or go into hiding, things would be even more complicated.

Staying on Noah's Ark —isn't that just courting death?

Turning back into the Hard-Shell Tower, Luo Wen smiled and said, "Shirahoshi, I'll be right back. Once I'm back, you can leave from here."

With that, Luo Wen turned and left the Hard-Shell Tower.

"Well!?"

Shirahoshi stopped trembling and watched Luo Wen leave with some surprise.

"Really? Will I really be free?"

Shirahoshi to herself in doubt.

But when she thought of the story Luo Wen had told her and the news about Luo Wen in the newspaper, she believed it.

Such a legendary and fascinating figure will probably help her escape this sea of suffering.