Chapter 251

"So when I'm on the night shift, no matter how tired I get, I never doze off. I stay awake until my shift ends."

"There's no other reason. For the captain's safety, I'd go through fire and water without a second thought!"

Felin shrugged, his face turning nostalgic. "That reminds me of a lot of things from the past."

"Back then, whenever I was on duty, I was always looking for ways to slack off. I'd sneak away for a smoke or find a corner to sleep in."

"I just drifted through one shift after another, finding every excuse to rest. I didn't have an ounce of responsibility."

Felin took a drink and leaned back in his chair. "But ever since I started following Captain Chris, I've had something to believe in: I have to give everything for him!"

"I'm like you now. I don't slack off anymore. For all six hours of my shift, I stay on guard without letting up for a second."

"How should I put it? As long as it's for the captain's safety, I don't care how hard or exhausting it is. That's about it."

Kanado smiled and said with utter conviction, "The captain is so powerful. He's the strongest man in the world."

"Following him makes everyone feel secure. We'll have good prospects, eat well, dress well, and make something of ourselves."

"So naturally, everyone feels that they belong to this crew. They put their hearts into their work and give everything for the captain."

Mushun set down his glass and laughed. "It's not just us. Everyone else works hard too."

"Everyone admires the captain, so they give their all to whatever they do. Not one of them gets distracted or tries to slack off."

"Dropping anchor, handling the sails, scrubbing the deck... everyone