Ain Noticed the Blind Spot

"Listen!"

Upon hearing Lin Yan's words, Ain's face lit up with joy, and she immediately ran over to sit down next to Lin Yan.

It seems she really cares about Little Hancock.

Lin Yan glanced at her thoughtfully.

Could it be that I actually have a chance to find a partner...?

Lin Yan silently noted Ain's overly obvious reaction, then stroked her chin and pondered for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

"Hmm... where should I begin? About nineteen years ago, I went to Mary Geoise."

"Mary Geoise?!"

However, before she could finish speaking, Ain's expression suddenly tensed up, and she grabbed Lin Yan's arm.

Are you alright?!

"Don't worry, don't worry~ Look, I'm standing here perfectly fine."

Smiling, Lin Yan calmed Ain, who had suddenly become agitated, and continued speaking in a steady tone.

There's really not much to say.

Not only did he conceal the fact that Little Hancock almost became a slave, but he also concealed the fact that he had time traveled.

It's not that I don't trust Ain.

On one hand, the system was her biggest secret, and Lin Yan planned to take it to her grave.

Whether or not it's even possible to end up in a coffin remains to be seen...

Another issue is about Little Hancock.

Being a slave to the Celestial Dragons is no honorable thing.

Now that I've freed her from that fate, it's best not to tell anyone else. Just pretend nothing ever happened.

Therefore, Lin Yan's explanation was quite brief.

He only said that he had accidentally saved Little Hancock from being sold, and that he went to Mary Geoise just to take care of some business.

Even so, it was enough to startle Ain.

After hearing Lin Yan's explanation, Ain patted her chest, still shaken.

"Only someone like you could do something like this; I really can't imagine anyone else doing it..."

Ain gave Lin Yan a reproachful glare.

"Don't do that again!"

"Okay, okay~ Now you know everything, Little Hancock and I aren't what you think, are you relieved now?"

Lin Yan looked at Ain with a smile.

"Who, who can rest assured! I have absolutely no such thoughts!"

So Ain got angry again.

Under Lin Yan's amused gaze, the girl first emphasized this point angrily, then turned and ran back to the cabin.

It seems I won't be able to see anyone for a while.

Lin Yan stated that she is in stable condition.

However... he seemed to have underestimated Ain.

Where Lin Yan couldn't see, Ain slammed the cabin door shut and immediately grabbed the Den Den Mushi she had on her person.

"Professor Zephyr, uh... it's nothing, it's nothing. I just wanted to confirm something with you. It was about nineteen years ago..."

Ain is a very smart girl.

Despite Lin Yan's simple explanation, Ain keenly sensed that Lin Yan was probably hiding quite a lot.

And she used to be in the navy.

Speaking of Mary Geoise nineteen years ago, in Ain's memory, it seems that a major event really did happen.

I called Zephyr to confirm this.

Also for her own relationship... cough cough, to uncover the truth of the matter!

Ain discovered the blind spot!

The call with Zephyr lasted a long time.

About half an hour later, Ain hung up the phone with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Freeing the slaves, Fisher Tiger, Boa Hancock... are these things really related to you?"

Put down the Den Den Mushi.

Ain leaned against the side of the cabin with a complicated expression, and remained in a daze for a long time.

Lin Yan, on the other hand, was completely unaware of this.

Realizing that Ain didn't seem to be planning to come out to see him anytime soon, and that the ship's course was quite stable.

After a brief moment of thought, Lin Yan went back to rest.

I'll take a nap first!

Then I slept until dinner time.

When Young Master Lin yawned and stepped out of the cabin again, he was greeted by a rather horrifying scene.

"Why didn't you tell me! I had to find out myself! You big jerk! And you said it wasn't that kind of relationship! I don't believe you for a second!"

All that could be seen was Ain wielding her twin swords, slashing forcefully through the air.

They appear to be practicing swordsmanship.

But why do I look at you like that... and what are you muttering about?

Lin Yan was silent for a moment.

Should I leave?

Lin Yan felt that perhaps she had opened the door in a wrong way, so she immediately decided to go back and get some more sleep to clear her head.

Unfortunately, he had already been discovered by Ain.

"Good evening!"

Ain suddenly turned around, smiled, and greeted Lin Yan.

Hmm, that smile looks dangerous...

It's like they're saying, "If you dare leave, I'll kill you."

"... Ahem, good evening. By the way Ain, you're usually this diligent, aren't you?"

Lin Yan immediately coughed and stopped closing the door, then smiled at Ain.

"You're the only one who doesn't need to practice, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ain rolled her eyes at Lin Yan playfully, seemingly quite satisfied with Lin Yan's reaction.

Then, the girl raised the two swords in her hands.

"Want to come together?"

"... It seems there's no option to refuse?"

"It's good that you know~"

Ain smiled and tossed a sword to Lin Yan.

"As a swordsman, do I have the qualifications to challenge you?"

Lin Yan shrugged and casually caught the short sword that Ain tossed to her.

"Just don't cry later."

"Who knows how? Take this sword!"

Ain raised her eyebrows and charged at Lin Yan without saying a word, while Lin Yan stood there smiling.

Infinite Martial Arts!

As long as this ability exists, whether he is armed or unarmed, he is an absolute master of combat.

His unparalleled skills were even comparable to those of the most famous heroes in mythology!

He's practically a monster who can single-handedly command an army!

Ain's strength is indeed quite good.

But if you're comparing your skills to your own...

"Still too inexperienced~"

Seeing the sword light approaching, Lin Yan chuckled and casually swung her sword twice, immediately sealing off Ain's retreat route.

"Even you shouldn't underestimate me!"

Ain's expression changed, and under Lin Yan's somewhat surprised gaze, he actually took another step forward. The next second, the two swords clashed heavily.

However, Lin Yan, who had initially held the upper hand, showed surprise in her eyes, and the way she looked at Ain began to change slightly.

"What was that just now?"