Imu's Vessel, Part Two

"What did you say?"

"I said," Lin Nuo's gaze fell back on Gunko.

"It seems Imu still hasn't signed the highest-level 'Deep Deep Sea Contract' with you."

In other words—this girl had not yet fully taken on Imu's form.

Gunko's mismatched eyes trembled.

How did he know about the contracts? That should have been a secret even many Celestial Dragons knew nothing about.

"You... just who..." Gunko's voice was somewhat dry.

"Don't worry. I know far more than you think." Lin Nuo stepped closer and looked down at her.

"For example, Imu's little trick of using contracts to transfer consciousness and prolong existence. And then there's—"

"Your past that you can't remember."

"Y-you... who exactly are you?!" Panic entered her voice.

"Ah, stop asking who I am." Lin Nuo smiled faintly. "I've already told you one of Imu's little secrets, so just tell me whether you believe me."

Gunko stared at him blankly.

"But I don't have any room to refuse right now, do I?" Gunko said quietly, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.

"You asked that only to confirm what I was thinking?"

"Smart." Lin Nuo nodded approvingly.

The moment he stepped outside, he had picked up Imu's personal reserve vessel for free—and she was a key figure, too. What a massive gain.

Still, he knew that even if it was only a Shallow Sea Contract, Imu would definitely sense Gunko's capture.

He had to leave Sabaody as soon as possible, find a ship, and dive down to Fish-Man Island.

Just then.

The system's voice rang out.

``` [Master Snatcher triggered!]

[Successfully snatched the important reserve vessel of World Will Agent: Imu (Gunko), severely disrupting her vessel descent plan.]

[First successful snatch reward obtained: Temporary Status—Deep-Sea Aura Concealment (72-hour limit)]

[Effect: Your life aura and energy fluctuations will perfectly