Rolka understood. She had probably seen Admiral Sakazuki...
What he didn't know, however, was that Sakazuki had just casually proposed wiping out a country right in front of Robin.
Then she had thought of how he had probably destroyed Ohara just as casually.
That was why Robin was so terrified... he had decided the fate of an entire kingdom so lightly.
After taking a moment to recover some strength, Robin released Rolka's arm and stood up.
Seeing Robin force herself to keep going, Rolka said:
"Let's take today off."
"In your condition..."
Robin quickly shook her head:
"No!"
"We're leaving now!"
"I'm fine!"
With that, she walked stiffly toward the harbor.
Rolka shook his head. Seriously... a grown man like him, scaring a kid!
North Blue, aboard a merchant ship already underway.
Robin stood at the railing, gazing at the azure sea. She felt much better. She had gotten away...
Rolka walked over and asked with a smile:
"Feeling better?"
Robin nodded:
"Yes!"
"Much better."
Rolka chuckled:
"Good. Enjoy the scenery of the North Blue."
He stretched:
"Ahh~"
"That feels good."
Robin copied his stretch and finally relaxed completely.
Admiring the view across the sea, she said:
"There are so many ships."
"Compared to the West Blue, you see ships everywhere when you travel here."
A captain with a thick, full beard approached from behind:
"Of course you do."
"They've just finished clearing the place out, after all."
"Everyone can travel without worrying. You hardly ever see pirates."
"We have the Marines to thank for all of it."
Robin froze:
"The Marines..."
Rolka smiled at the bearded man:
"Captain, how about telling us what's changed in the North Blue lately?"
The bearded captain looked immensely proud:
"You've asked the right man."
"Back when the Marines started their pirate-clearing operation..."