The Third Time-This Is the Current [Scholar] Advancement Task (Continued)

Could it be that the Roger Pirates were really not going to bother with a guy like Shanks anymore?

Such a hypothesis slowly surfaced in Adrian's mind.

"Let's wait one last day."

[311. Old Friends Reunited]

Since the plan to stay in the Ballywood Kingdom for one more day had already been decided.

Neither Shanks nor Louf raised any objections.

As for Doctor Moe, who was in charge of guarding the Nether Abyss, he would have even less of an opinion.

After all, that bandage-clad doctor who suffered from social anxiety was only too happy to have no one disturb his peaceful, solitary life.

Adrian planned to take advantage of this final day to properly enjoy the customs and scenery of this long-awaited modern island.

As for Shanks, he wanted to continue heading to the island's tavern—er, which should probably be called a "bar" here—to see if there were any new varieties of good wine.

Young Shanks already possessed the potential of an old alcoholic.

Louf wanted to return to Lumi's Impenetrable Fortress. She had just gathered some specialty recipe books from the Ballywood Kingdom and was ready to go to her private kitchen to see if she could whip up some new dishes.

With Shanks leaving and Louf stored back inside the castle.

Adrian also prepared to continue strolling around the Ballywood Kingdom.

Aside from wanting to experience this modern atmosphere that vaguely resembled his past life, he also wanted to see if there were any discerning directors with an eye for talent who might recruit him as a male lead to shoot a small movie.

He just needed a female lead.

"Adrian...-san?"

Just at that moment, a slightly familiar, magnetic voice carrying a trace of pleasant surprise suddenly rang out nearby.

Adrian looked over at the sound to