Pirate: I Loaded the Game Panel

A heartbeat louder than any Paris had ever heard thudded against his eardrums. At the same time, searing pain erupted in his chest.

Paris looked down and saw a huge hole blown straight through his chest.

The powerful physique granted by his Zoan Devil Fruit kept him from dying at once. He stared at Adrian, unwilling to accept his fate. "White Ghost, why would you help these worthless fish-men?"

"Because true love conquers all..." Adrian almost answered out of habit. "Why am I explaining myself to you? Bullheads should just die quietly."

Consumed by bitterness, Paris finally stopped breathing.

Another wave of Mini Hollow: Withering Heart-Piercer killed the remaining Bullhead Pirates on the spot.

A notification appeared on the panel. Along with the experience reward for wiping out the Bullhead Pirates, it announced the completion of [Hero Saves Fish].

Once the commotion subsided, Miss Syrina, still looking somewhat disheveled, swam forward with a sway of her rose-gold tail and thanked Adrian.

"White Ghost, thank you so much for helping me."

Adrian brushed it off with a casual smile. He had done similar things plenty of times before, and receiving thanks no longer surprised him.

Besides, mermaids with fish tails did not do much for Adrian. If she had a pair of long, fair legs instead, his attitude might have changed on the spot.

Perhaps because she had grown fonder of him, Syrina looked as though she wanted to say more.

Adrian raised a hand to stop her. After a moment's thought, he said, "Miss Syrina, if you really want to thank me, how about showing me around? This is my first time on Fish-Man Island."

Syrina's eyes brightened. "Why don't you start by visiting the Mermaid Cafe, where I work?"

Adrian's eyes lit up. "In that case... thank you, Miss