Annika hurriedly handed one to everyone.
Those who received the Safety Charms took them casually at first, then began examining them closely.
"Jahahaha! Kid, read fewer storybooks. If a scrap of paper could keep people safe, the world would be in chaos." Golden Lion turned the slip of paper over twice, then burst into a disdainful laugh.
"Lord Shiki, just keep it on you. What if it works? Lord Ron said that back in his homeland, lots of people would also seek out a Safety Charm to carry with them," Annika tried her best to explain.
"Why bother explaining anything to him?"
Ron walked past and casually plucked the Safety Charm from Golden Lion's hand. "Take it or leave it. I'll carry two. Double protection."
Golden Lion immediately grew anxious. He reached out and snatched the Safety Charm back from Ron's hand, then shot him an irritated look. "Is it yours? Was it meant for you? Why are you grabbing it?"
"Weren't you the one looking all disgusted with it?" Ron retorted.
"I might not think much of it, but I never said I didn't want it." Golden Lion twirled the Safety Charm between his fingers, then tucked it into his clothes.
"Oooh, I never said I didn't want it!" Ron drew out the words, mockingly repeating Golden Lion's tone. Then he dropped the act and added bluntly, "What a poser."
Ron's words left Golden Lion so embarrassed and furious that he wanted to draw his swords, cut him down on the spot, and throw him into the sea.
How did such an obnoxious bastard end up on this ship?
"Zeus, stay behind and keep Annika company," Linlin suddenly said.
"Uh..." Annika paused briefly, then hurriedly waved her hands. "There's no need, Lady Linlin. Lord Ron has already asked the