An Innocent Girl

Even though I was mentally prepared beforehand.

However, Lin Yan was still shocked when she saw Shirahoshi's pretty face close to hers.

Only one word remained in my heart.

Big!

That's fucking huge!

It doesn't mean anything strange; it's just the literal meaning.

The size of the Shirahoshi in front of him was almost the same as that of Sea Kings. At this moment, his pretty face was close to Lin Yan's, and Lin Yan's eyes were actually smaller than his.

It looks like a super-giant, beautiful girl.

It's... quite visually striking.

Even Lin Yan was stunned after witnessing Shirahoshi's appearance firsthand. After all, even for Fish-Man Race, Shirahoshi's enormous size was somewhat absurd.

Hmm. Why aren't you saying anything?

Clearly, Shirahoshi hadn't seen many outsiders before, and she was quite interested in Lin Yan.

In addition, he was a guest introduced by his father.

Shirahoshi had no doubts whatsoever; her eyes were filled with curiosity and joy as she looked at Lin Yan.

She didn't even doubt whether Lin Yan was lying to her.

She can be described as a pure and beautiful girl in the literal sense.

It's like being sold out and then having to help count the money...

"My name is Lin Yan, and I'm a guest of your father's... Um, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing Shirahoshi's question.

Lin Yan snapped out of her daze, flashed a bright smile, and began to introduce herself, but her expression suddenly froze halfway through.

Because Shirahoshi had already reached out and grabbed him.

It looks like a curious young girl grabbing at a doll...

"..."

Lin Yan expressed mixed feelings.

Since she didn't sense any malice from Shirahoshi's actions, Lin Yan didn't move, letting the girl hold her in her palms, and only asked a question with a strange expression.

"Hmm! It's easier to talk this way!"

Shirahoshi answered with a completely innocent smile.

He then held Lin Yan in his palm and looked at the man in front of him with curiosity.

"You humans are really small!"

"..."

Lin Yan was speechless.

Seeing Shirahoshi's innocent expression, Lin Yan didn't argue, but just rolled her eyes helplessly.

Whatever makes you happy.

Lin Yan also had a good impression of the innocent and kind-hearted little princess in front of her.

Although, no matter what, being held in the palm of a beautiful girl's hand... evoked strange feelings in various ways.

But since it's Shirahoshi...

Lin Yan indicated that it wasn't entirely unacceptable.

The phrase "love me, love my dog" applies here.

"Lin... Yan? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Seeing Lin Yan's helpless expression, Shirahoshi cautiously tilted her head and asked.

She had been imprisoned here for a long time, and rarely even saw Fish-Men, let alone humans. Shirahoshi was naturally very happy about Lin Yan's arrival.

The current Shirahoshi.

She looked like a pitiful girl who was terrified of being disliked.

And naturally.

Faced with such a girl, naturally no one could bring themselves to blame her.

Putting aside her somewhat helpless expression, Lin Yan smiled at Shirahoshi.

"After all, I just introduced myself, and we're not familiar with each other yet, are we?"

"Try to make your smile look gentler," Lin Yan reminded Shirahoshi.

"That's right!"

Shirahoshi slapped his forehead, and seeing that Lin Yan didn't seem annoyed with him, he couldn't help but relax.

only...

How can I become familiar with it?

Under Lin Yan's somewhat amused gaze, Shirahoshi tilted her head and began to think, then her eyes lit up.

"Oh, by the way, let me treat you to dinner!"

"..."

This girl is really too naive.

Looking at Shirahoshi's smug expression, Lin Yan really wanted to reach out and tap her on the head, asking her what exactly was inside.

Marshmallow?

However, considering the size difference between the two, they ultimately had no choice but to give up.

After that, things were quite simple.

Seemingly genuinely believing this would help her become familiar with Lin Yan, Shirahoshi appeared very enthusiastic and quickly brought in a considerable amount of enormous food from various corners of the room.

"..."

Lin Yan expressed mixed feelings.

After all, to be honest, this amount of food is enough to kill a cow.

However, seeing Shirahoshi's expectant look, Lin Yan couldn't refuse, so she could only smile, shake her head, and sit down opposite Shirahoshi.

"Shall I begin?"

"Mmm! It tastes amazing!"

Shirahoshi nodded immediately.

Lin Yan was speechless and could only pick up the huge knife and fork to start eating, but at that very moment...

Whoosh!

A whooshing sound suddenly came from outside the palace gates.

Lin Yan's movements also paused for a moment.

You son of a bitch!

As mentioned before, Lin Yan Lin Yan had a good impression of Shirahoshi, especially her innocent and kind personality.

Now the young woman is treating herself to a meal.

You're going to throw an axe at me?

You're tired of living, aren't you?!

A flash of anger crossed Lin Yan's eyes. She turned her head sharply, and without hesitation, stretched out her hand. With a thud, the huge axe landed steadily in Lin Yan's hand.

Good lad.

You've got guts!

Die!

Lin Yan's strength was immense; how could she be provoked by such a small trick? After briefly estimating the direction of the axe in his mind, he suddenly threw it back.

The enormous axe instantly transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the distance in the blink of an eye.

It was only then that Shirahoshi realized what was happening.

"Ah?!"

The girl let out a small gasp, and a look of panic crept onto her pretty face as she sat on the ground, trembling.

Lin Yan was also furious, but seeing Shirahoshi's expression, she immediately turned around and gently comforted the girl.

Two flowers bloom, each representing a different branch.

Somewhere far from the Fish-Man Island Palace.

Vander Decken sat smugly in his office on his ship.

A smug smile played on his lips.

"Oh dear~ It seems Shirahoshi has already received my gift, but I wonder who stopped her. Oh well, she can't threaten me anyway."

Vander Decken wore a smug look on his face.

Her Mark-Mark Fruit ability allowed her to mark targets; now that Shirahoshi's door was open, how could she not send a token of her appreciation?

Shirahoshi has no way to escape!

However, Vander Decken's smugness did not last long. Soon, one of his subordinates rushed in in a panic.

"Can't you see I'm resting?!"

Vander Decken rebuked him somewhat displeased.

These guys are getting more and more disrespectful lately!

However, the person who barged in didn't notice this and, upon seeing Vander Decken, immediately cried out in panic.

"Boss! Something's flying towards us! It looks like your axe from before!"

"..."

Vander Decken:???