Chapter 403: What?
Clover and Olivia cried out in surprise at the same time, while Robin jerked her head up, disbelief shining in her eyes. "Mu Chen, is that really true?" "When have I ever lied to you?"
Robin was overjoyed.
Just then, Clover spoke up, still uneasy. "But you're a Marine Admiral! If Sengoku finds out..." Mu Chen was not at all surprised by his concern. He continued, "I'll just escort her in secret. Don't worry. I know someone in Alabasta. I'll have him look after Robin when we get there." Olivia wanted to say more, but Clover stopped her.
They looked at Mu Chen, then at the fire kindled in Robin's eyes. Finally, they sighed and said quietly, "All right. Robin, remember to take care of yourself." After that, things became much simpler.
Since Mu Chen had decided to act as Robin's bodyguard, he needed to settle his own affairs first.
Mu Chen returned to his warship, looked at Kong Ming, and said calmly, "Kong Ming, keep patrolling the South Blue for a while."
Mu Chen knew he still had to put on this performance for Sengoku and the Five Elders, to prove that he was not slacking off.
Kong Ming was not surprised in the slightest to hear this.
"Admiral Mu Chen, if you have something to do, go ahead. I'm used to you being away by now."
Kong Ming sounded so helpless and forlorn that Mu Chen could not help feeling guilty.
"You're used to it? Well, that's good."
Mu Chen put on his sunglasses awkwardly, doing his best to avoid Kong Ming's eyes.
At that moment, Mu Chen finally felt that choosing Kong Ming as his adjutant had been an excellent decision.
"Kong Ming, you understand me. I told you I'd tell you whatever I