Wow...
After sailing along its course for some time, the Isel finally saw the sunlight.
The bright, dazzling light refracted down the seawater, blinding everyone. But instead of being ashamed or angry, they showed a joyful expression, staring wide-eyed at the gradually clearing and growing beam of light in the sky.
With a splash, the ship finally broke through the seabed and reached the surface.
quack...
Under the blue sky and white clouds, several seagulls flew by, their cries echoing. The clear weather and fresh air were something everyone longed for and cherished.
"Finally out..."
Not only Catherine and the others, but even Singh, who rarely spoke, couldn't help but smile at the refreshing and beautiful scene.
"Hmm, very good, let's proceed according to the established course now..."
Luo Chen twitched his nose slightly, took a few breaths of the fresh sea air, and relaxed completely. He then reminded George, who was still lost in thought, to speak.
"Understood, Captain..."
Upon hearing this, George immediately snapped out of his daze, raised his arm, looked at the floating pointer above, and nodded in response.
"Alright, since there's nothing else, I'll go cultivate now. Call me when it's time to eat!"
Phil had been immersed in the clear, refreshing sea for a while, also came to his senses, nodded to Luo Chen, said something to the others, and went straight to the training room in the cabin to continue his cultivation.
"Okay, you can do as you please. I'm going to cultivate now. Call me if you need anything!"
Afterwards, Luo Chen gave them some instructions and followed Phil into the cultivation room to meditate and cultivate diligently.
"Um... I'll go prepare the food for later..."
"..."
"I'm going to cultivate too..."
Let's go together!!
After a short while, the group came to their senses, exchanged glances with the others, and then spoke one after another.
Thus, apart from George, who was observing and controlling the course, Monbuma, who was preparing food for everyone, and Singh, who was acting as a sailor, even Lulith and Catherine did not slack off in their training. Following Luo Chen and the other two, they entered the training room to do their corresponding exercises.
The water shimmered, and occasionally a few small fish leaped out of the water. The Isel sailed across the surface, leaving two Roaming Snake ripples.
Sunrise and sunset, time quietly slips away, and in the blink of an eye, a day has passed. From the bow of the Isel, a small dot in the distance can be seen growing larger and larger in George's eyes. After sailing a short distance, the island's silhouette finally comes into clear view of everyone.
"Hmm... we've arrived, Captain!"
George looked up and saw an island coming into view. As he watched the bustling port getting closer and closer, a look of joy flashed across his face. He then shouted a reminder to Luo Chen and the others on the ship.
"Huh?! What's wrong?"
Hearing George's shout from outside, several people who were cultivating came out and asked.
"Look, we can see an island!"
Following George's finger, everyone saw a port with many ships docked there. Looking at the bustling streets filled with traffic, they couldn't help but smile.
Have we finally arrived?
"Let's hurry over there. We can rest on the island for a day or two, gather information about the New World, and then continue our journey..."
"Oh!!"
Several people echoed this sentiment, and then they each took action, piloting the Isel to speed towards the port.
brush...
Soon, the ship finally arrived, dropped its anchor, and docked at the shore. Everyone disembarked and came ashore.
"Hmm, it's quite lively... Let's split up here and explore the entire island before meeting back on the ship!"
Luo Chen looked up at the bustling and beautiful street before him, stroking his sparsely bearded chin as he spoke to his companions.
"Oh!!"
The others naturally had no objections and echoed their agreement.
The group then parted ways on the street on the shore, each with their own thoughts, and headed into the town.
A few minutes later, after the group had completely left the Isel and headed to the island's central town, another man in black emerged from a dark corner at a street corner.
He stood gazing in the direction the crowd had left for a long time, and seeing that no one had returned, he took out a small Den Den Mushi from his pocket, dialed a mysterious number, and reported to the person on the other end.
"Hello, this is Falcon. This is Falcon. I have something important to report to you!!"
The man addressed the other party with a respectful expression.
"What is it?!"
The person on the other end of the Den Den Mushi asked coldly.
"Yes, I just happened to encounter Shichibukai Luo Chen and his group on Lipton Island, and I'm reporting this to you!"
The man codenamed Falcon reported to the other man in a very respectful tone.
"... Okay, we understand. Find a chance to leave a Vivre Card on their ship, but don't let it get discovered. The rest is up to you!"
The person opposite was silent for a moment before speaking.
" Vivre Card? I understand, I'll get it done right away..."
"Okay, that's all. Bye~"
Click... Beep~
After giving his instructions, the mysterious man hung up the phone first.
Click...
Tap... Swoosh!!
The man in black, Falcon, also hung up the phone behind him, turned around and looked at the Isel docked at the port. A glint of light flashed in his eyes. He then made up his mind, took a light step, and rushed towards the Isel.
brush...
In the next instant, he appeared on the deck, glanced around briefly, and seeing that no one was guarding it, he sped towards the cabin.
Click...
Falcon pushed open the door to a storeroom and went inside.
"Hmm... this is it!!"
He glanced around and nodded, confirming that this was a good place to hide the Vivre Card, and began to act.
Click click...
Falcon reached out and broke off a piece of wood, placed a small piece of white paper inside, and then gently tapped it in place. After completing all the arrangements, he carefully left the Isel and continued to hide in the dark corner.
Shifting our gaze to the other side, in the Pangaea Castle in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, in a manor belonging to the Celestial Dragons Gustav Clan, a blond youth dressed in magnificent clothes and wearing a transparent soap bubble hood walked into the dark hall and sat down to await his subordinates' report.
"How's the matter I assigned you going? Any news about her?"
After taking a sip of tea, the handsome young man looked down at the three masked subordinates in white robes kneeling below him, whose identities and genders were unknown, and asked them a question.
"Yes, reporting to Saint Orange. Our outer perimeter members have just reported that we've encountered them on Feilidun Island in the New World. We've arranged for him to secretly bury the Vivre Card on their ship, so we can track their movements at any time!"
The tall, masked man leading the group respectfully reported to him.
From his words, it can be inferred that the young man sitting on the high chair in front of him is none other than Orange, the Celestial Dragons who had interacted with Luo Chen and Catherine in Marineford.
" Feilidun, huh? Very well, now that we've located them, send men to bring her back!"
After learning the location of Luo Chen and his group, Orange nodded and waved his hand, ordering the three CP0 members in front of him to send someone to Feilidun to capture Catherine.
"Saint Orange, there's a small problem I'd like you to handle using your authority: the title of that Shichibukai, Luo Chen. If it's not dealt with properly, it will hinder our operations..."
The three CP0 agents had no right to refuse, but just before receiving their orders, they requested Orange use his influence to pressure the government to remove Luo Chen's title, in order to facilitate their operation.
" Shichibukai?! I understand. You may leave now. I'll have someone speak with the Five Elders to remove his title. You can then proceed as you see fit!"
Orange nodded to indicate that he understood, and then waved for them to leave.
"This subordinate will now take his leave... Please pay your respects!"
Having received instructions, they dared not linger, bowed, and took their leave.
Ta-da-ta-da...
Only Orange remained in the dark room. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he opened his bright eyes, as if looking at Luo Chen from afar, and spoke softly.
"Pirate Luo Chen and my fiancée Catherine, I truly look forward to our reunion... I've been longing to see you again since we parted ways at Marineford. We'll be meeting soon, and I hope you won't disappoint me..."
Orange's cold, deep voice echoed in the dark room.