Intercepting Treasure Tree Adam

Water 7's northeastern industrial district, near the breakwater facing the open sea.

The canals were wider here, and most of the buildings along the banks were warehouses and workshops.

Kokoro led Lin Nuo along a side canal.

"The Huge Waves Factory warehouse is up ahead."

Kokoro pointed at a massive complex three hundred meters away.

It was a compound formed by three connected warehouses.

Built at the edge of the canal, half stood on land while the other half had pillars driven directly into the water, creating a distinctive "semi-submerged structure."

This design made it convenient to transport timber directly into the warehouse's lower level by water, while also keeping it dry.

At that moment, outside the warehouse.

More than ten armed guards patrolled the entrance and rooftop.

"Feels like there are way fewer guards than before?" Kokoro frowned.

Lin Nuo floated in midair, spreading out his senses to scan the warehouse area.

"...How long are we supposed to guard this leftover stock?"

"Boss Kardore said once Lord Silver Axe settles things on his end, this batch of timber can be sold at a high price."

"Silver Axe? That Rocks officer? Is he really going to pay?"

"Who knows."

The voices became indistinct there.

Another conversation was caught by Lin Nuo.

"The timber reached Shipwreck Island, right... How are things over there?"

"It was moved over long ago."

"We had to claim the spot early, otherwise that old ox Tom would want to build another branch factory on Shipwreck Island..."

Lin Nuo withdrew his senses and landed beside Kokoro.

"The timber isn't here."

Kokoro froze. "How do you know?"

"I overheard them. The timber was transferred to Shipwreck Island, and they mentioned Tom originally wanted to build a branch factory there." Lin Nuo quickly summarized.

"Most likely, Giant Wave Shipyard