What kind of monster was this...?
The painful memory of being forcibly confined aboard the Nether Abyss years ago resurfaced faintly in Shanks's mind.
For a moment, the red-haired version of Straw Hat Boy, who was nearing maturity, realized with dismay that the gap between him and White Ghost had not narrowed at all. Instead, it had grown even wider...
But... did I just hear some incredible secret? Something about Adrian's origins...?
Shanks stuck out his little finger and picked his ear, then wisely waved in Adrian's direction.
"I'll leave this side to you, Adrian! I'll be waiting for the good news~"
The red-haired Straw Hat Boy leaped off the Heavenly Tribute Treasure Ship's deck and bounded onto the Red Force, where the battle was still raging, ready to support his crewmates.
It was best not to recklessly pry into White Ghost's secrets.
As for why Adrian was willing to share them with Bald Eagle...
Probably because dead men told no tales...
If Adrian had known what Shanks was thinking, he would certainly have scoffed.
Who said dead men couldn't talk?
Was [Soul Domination] just for show? Was [Underworld Gate] a sham?
Still, Adrian appreciated Shanks's sensible decision, even though he did not particularly care. In fact, he was a little tempted to drag Shanks over and give him a beating alongside Bald Eagle...
It's just that Shanks still hasn't broken past level 100, so I can't maximize the returns from harvesting him. What a shame...
Adrian stood where he was, silently waiting for Bald Eagle to get up as thoughts drifted through his mind.
By the panel's measurements, Shanks was currently exactly level 100.
The reason he had yet to advance was probably the [Emperor of the Sea] Profession Upgrade Quest, with its countless side quests...
Adrian was not