Shusuke nodded. "Yes, twenty meters is a safe distance."
Lin Mo had sent Shusuke along with Lin MuMu not only to ensure her safety, but also because the man hardly did any work aboard the ship. This was a good chance to let him see more of the world.
His reason for keeping Herald behind was simple, too. Herald could handle plenty of work. Even without his emotions, Kaku was still Kaku, and Lin Mo did not want to pile most of the chores onto him.
Herald wanted to keep trying for a chance to leave with Shusuke.
But with both Lin Mo and Shusuke insisting otherwise, he had no choice but to give up.
Up on the lookout, Enel asked irritably, "Why didn't you send this Thunder God to protect your sister?"
Lin Mo answered casually, "This ship can't do without you."
Enel had been quite annoyed, but Lin Mo's words quickly made him smug. "I told you, none of you can do without this Thunder God. Since you need me so badly, I suppose I'll graciously stay behind. Hey, errand boy, protect our captain's sister. If she gets hurt, this Thunder God will be the first to kill you."
Shusuke replied in amusement, "Does someone who couldn't even beat my former subordinates have any right to say that?"
Enel's temper flared at once. "Those guys were too underhanded! This Thunder God was careless, and they took advantage of it. If I got serious, not one of you could get anywhere near me!"
"Tch, you sure can talk." Perona covered her mouth and snickered. "If you're so strong, why do the captain and Kaku-chan always keep you in line? Why haven't you even managed to become vice captain?"
At the mention of vice captain, Enel immediately looked at Lin