"Uh…"
"Thanks, Uncle. I really am underage…"
Seeing that the uncle meant well, Alvin did not stand on ceremony and honestly accepted the glass of milk the boss handed him.
He did not mind others knowing his age. In this world of pirates, being underage often produced a strangely disarming effect on people.
After a round of teasing from the patrons in the bar, Alvin learned much more about this country and about the two cities, Iceberg Bay and Sagamia.
His current strength was still far too weak. He urgently needed to accumulate a large number of bounty points, so he still planned to try his luck in Sagamia.
Once he made up his mind, Alvin devoured his food like a whirlwind, paid the bill, left the bar, and found an ordinary hotel.
"Star Sea Hotel. That's a nice name." Alvin glanced into the lobby from the entrance and saw a beautiful woman sitting at the front desk before striding inside.
Only after entering did he realize that the beautiful woman was actually the hotel's Owner.
What surprised him even more was that this beautiful Owner had a rather flirtatious personality. Upon seeing Alvin's handsome face, she directly waived his accommodation fee.
Alvin happily accepted the Owner's kindness, though in exchange he had to pay a small price.
After all, he was short on cash at the moment.
After finally managing to send the warm and overly enthusiastic Owner out of the room, Alvin leaned against the door and let out a long sigh of relief.
This world was truly too dangerous.
After washing up, he lay comfortably on the large bed and quickly fell asleep. At his age, eating well and sleeping soundly came naturally.
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Unlike Alvin,
Nico Robin rushed overnight to the neighboring city of Sagamia, traveling alone. Although Zelas invited her to go together, she firmly refused.
She did not trust this new boss, and she would not easily trust anyone.
Shortly after she left, several stern faced men in suits arrived at Iceberg Bay. They were agents of the World Government's Cipher Pol organization.
They had rushed here immediately after receiving intelligence that Nico Robin had appeared in this country.
"You are one step too late. She has now joined a legal organization within this country, and this nation is an allied member of the World Government. We may not have the authority to arrest her," a stationed intelligence officer reported to the newly arrived CP agents.
A bearded middle aged man frowned deeply when he heard this.
They had finally waited for an opportunity when Nico Robin was not protected by a legitimate organization. They had believed this time they would surely be able to bring her back to the World Government.
Unexpectedly, they were still a step behind.
"This cannot continue. If she keeps seeking refuge under legal protection, how are we ever supposed to complete our mission?" the middle aged man said in a low voice.
"But…"
"Go directly to the king of this country and pressure him. At the same time, spread the news of the Devil Child throughout the nation. Once her identity is public knowledge, the local population will naturally reject her." The stationed intelligence officer had not finished speaking before he was abruptly cut off by the bearded man.
The intelligence officer paused, then continued after considering something.
"There is another piece of information. Two days ago, she saved a young man. Even though she left Iceberg Bay today, she still went to see him before departing."
"Her attitude toward this young man appears somewhat unusual. Should we consider using him as leverage?"
The bearded man lowered his head in thought. After roughly ten seconds, he spoke in a deep voice.
"Based on our understanding of Nico Robin, attempting to use this young man to force her surrender is unrealistic. She would abandon him without hesitation."
"However, he can serve as a contingency plan. We will monitor his movements closely."
"If the king refuses to cooperate, we will activate this plan. Either way, we lose nothing."
"Understood." The intelligence officer responded immediately.
After settling on their course of action, several CP agents departed at once for the capital. This time, they were determined to bring Nico Robin back to the World Government.
Alvin, fast asleep, had no idea he had already been targeted by Cipher Pol.
The next morning,
Alvin's willpower erupted as he resisted the beautiful Owner's enthusiastic attempts to make him stay. He resolutely left the Star Sea Hotel and headed toward Sagamia.
"Hmm."
"What a handsome young man. It's a pity he's still underage. Otherwise, I would definitely introduce my daughter to him." The Owner's moist eyes followed Alvin's departing figure with a burning gaze.
...
Feeling the intense stare behind him, Alvin shivered and instinctively quickened his pace.
After Alvin left,
a World Government intelligence officer approached the Owner.
"Hello, sir. Do you require accommodation?" Facing this ordinary looking man, the beautiful Owner displayed a professional smile.
The intelligence officer, expressionless, asked directly, "Tell me the name of the young man who just left, and everything he did during his stay here last night."
The beautiful Owner's expression changed instantly.
However, she had endured many hardships in life. After a brief hesitation, she truthfully provided all the information she knew. In her view, it was only a name.
She thought Alvin was handsome, but there was no reason to invite trouble upon herself. She still had to continue living here.
After obtaining the information he wanted, the intelligence officer departed immediately.
"He doesn't seem like a local thug. It appears your identity isn't so simple either, little brother Alvin." After the intelligence officer left, the beautiful Owner murmured while gazing in the direction Alvin had gone.
Alvin arrived at a deserted stretch of coastline.
He then summoned a jet ski from his system storage space. This sudden scene caused the CP agent secretly monitoring him to feel puzzled.
The intelligence report had not mentioned that this person possessed an ability.
The small vessel he produced had neither sails nor visible propulsion mechanisms like a warship. What exactly was he planning to do?
While the CP agent was still filled with doubt,
Alvin had already leapt onto the jet ski. He lightly pressed the ignition button, and a thunderous engine roar instantly erupted.
"I never imagined my first time riding this would be on this sea. I suppose this fulfills my dream from my previous life of crossing the ocean." Alvin sat firmly on the jet ski, and in that moment, he felt a sense of complete freedom.
He twisted the throttle hard, and the jet ski shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
"This feels incredible!" Alvin shouted excitedly.
Meanwhile, from a concealed position along the shore, the CP agent was completely stunned. Who exactly was this person?
"Reporting, Captain."
"I have lost visual contact with the target. The intelligence was incomplete. This individual appears to be an ability user."
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