The man in knight's armor spoke in a deep voice.
"Huh? What's that?"
Chopper asked in confusion.
"Oh, right, who are you?"
Vivi came over and asked as well.
"I am the Sky Knight! 'Blue Sea people' is our general term for those who live beneath the clouds."
"Yeah, that's us."
Luffy nodded.
"Then that explains it. This is the White Sea, seven thousand meters above the Blue Sea. The White-White Sea above us is a full ten thousand meters high. Normally, Blue Sea people can barely move when they arrive here."
"Phew, I've finally gotten used to it up here."
While the Sky Knight was still speaking, Barn rubbed his shoulders.
Luffy, Zoro, and the others sat up as well.
"Yeah, this feels a lot better than before."
"No, no, no, no! That's quite impossible..."
The Sky Knight sounded flustered.
"By the way, how could that guy run across the sea?"
Vivi walked over and asked.
But the knight stopped answering questions. Sitting on the railing, he waved a hand.
"Wait, wait... I know you have mountains of questions, but let us discuss business first."
"Business?"
At the Sky Knight's words, Nami immediately grew wary. She always took anything involving money very seriously.
The Sky Knight continued.
"I am an independent mercenary. These are dangerous seas. Those unfamiliar with sky combat can easily find themselves hunted down by the Guerrilla Soldiers you just encountered, only to end up in the Sky Fish's Belly."
"Five million Extol per whistle! We shall come to your rescue."
Beneath the Sky Knight's armor was an elderly yet valiant face. His delivery was compelling, but Luffy and the others remained unmoved.
"..."
"Old man, what are you talking about?"
Luffy suddenly asked.
"Huh? Fool! This is already my lowest price. Do not haggle! I