Facing a Natural Disaster

The little incident in Carnival City was quickly forgotten by Dawn.

David's Revenge sailed steadily across the sea, and before long, the outline of Water 7 appeared ahead.

The disappearance of the lower district had indeed inevitably affected Water 7's original residents, but the completion of the Sea Train had acted like a shot in the arm, gradually reviving the economy of this city famous for shipbuilding.

A new harbor was under construction, merchant ships came and went without end, and the city's pulse began to beat once more. Everything was moving in a better direction.

"Wow—!"

The moment she stepped ashore, Yamato's eyes lit up like lightbulbs. She wore casual clothes she had dug up from somewhere, but A-Ken was still tucked at her waist, ready to give any fool who crossed her a good whack.

"So this is Water 7? It looks so interesting! This is my first time seeing a city built like this."

Vivi stood nearby, covering her mouth as she chuckled. She wore a pale blue long dress that made her appear especially gentle in the sunlight. Mansherry lay on her shoulder, her large eyes blinking as she curiously examined this city she had never seen before.

The group rode Bloo and leisurely toured the city still undergoing reconstruction. They saw workers bustling about at construction sites, new houses rising from the ground, and the streets gradually regaining their former clamor.

Following the locals' directions, they arrived at a stall selling the local specialty, Water Water Meat.

Dawn paid, then handed portions of Water Water Meat to the women. One bite sent juices bursting out, and Yamato ate with grease all over her mouth, too busy eating to speak.

Mansherry nibbled at a piece of meat larger than her face, her cheeks puffed out like