So I stepped up and cut off Captain Israel’s words. In spite of not caring about these pirates, my body moved on its own and my mind reminded me of the words Kirameki always told me… to help someone just like I had helped her. I didn’t know why, but I wanted to remind Captain Israel she had the responsibility to lead these people. She was the Captain of the ship. And if these pirates knew nothing of what was about to happen, they might lose their trust in their leaders. To avoid that, it was better to be…”“Do you think it’s better if we tell them what’s going to happen? If I’m a pirate… or part of the team and realise that the leader is hiding something from me, I… will feel betrayed. And if there’s an activity that will be done soon, it’s going to be hard for me to trust that leader again. And the same thing could be applied to you,” I uttered, and afterward desperately tried to summarise the words I wanted to say. “Look. The thing is, when Kirameki and I live together, we’re like
As soon as we arrived at the place where the pirates and my sister had been hanging out together with the fallen ship, Sally, her four friends, and the rest of pirates saluted Captain Israel and thanked her, Francoise, and Azure for everything. They didn’t include me. Well, if I was a part of their little crew, maybe I would’ve done the same thing. Little did they know that I was the one who saved them all using my copy skills, and that… Margarette was the one who took all the glory. Not that I cared. Actually, I was the one who suggested Captain Israel, Francoise, and Azure for them to celebrate Margarette and treat her as their savour - the one who cast the rubber walls. I was the only one who directed the lightning strike. However, the occurrence happened so fast, and the light nearly blinded a normal person’s eyes. So nobody knew I was that person in the middle of the fight. After recognising Margarette’s achievements of some sort, we checked the status of the pirates and ship o
Captain Israel finally had her chance as she stood in the middle of the spotlight where everyone could see her. This was her first time her hands shivered. But she wasn’t nervous. The Captain of the ship who showed confidence and bravery as she fought dozens of small-fries monsters and the two boss creatures earlier never feared the crowd… except if it involved her friends or the pirates. And this time, it was the well-being and lives of everyone.“I know you may feel upset after hearing this, but this might be the third hurdle we would face, right there at the bottom line of dealing with the Kingdom and Captain Blackbeard. Some of you may know, we have obtained the treasure, and the gold and silver found inside will be enough to flourish our town. However, we have to escape from this place. We’ve managed to slip death and survived thanks to… Margarette and the storm that had hit us. But for now things will be different. We will have to tread the same path, but without the tempest… an
After the cheers from the pirates slowly died out, Captain Israel planned on heading back to the cave and claimed it to be our little hideout where we would plan ahead and monitor what was about to happen. The sentires scattered around the islands, and Azure’s crews took the initiative to check the boat for parts they could salvage and fix, so by tomorrow, everything would be as smooth as butter. Some pirates also put together a make-shift bed and houses for us to live on. But since I was also a part of the strategic team, I would be stuck with Francoise and Azure, plotting ways how we could beat the shit out of the monsters.The situation had gotten out of hand. But since I had my overpowered system with me, we should be fine. And I should come up with a decent and less risky idea. On the other hand, Francoise excused herself for a few minutes to tend to those who needed her care. When everyone fulfilled their roles, Captain Israel proceeded to the cave, bringing with her a few garg
It was harder than I thought - talking to someone and checking out for them. I thought I could do this if I imagined Captain Israel being Kirameki, but it didn’t work. There was no way for it to work. Captain Israel was a different person who had divergent personalities compared to Kirameki. And most importantly, Kirameki was my sister. She was my everything, my family, and the only one who I trusted the most. Putting them together was something impossible for me to achieve, so I went inside the cave without a plan beside my name.I first cleared my throat, and then followed it up with a knock on the cavern’s wall. The sound of my fist reverberated. And my footsteps alarmed anyone who was awake and prepared for an ambush. And that was Captain Israel.“Who are you, and what are you planning to do… with me…”Captain’s voice became hoarse as she croaked those words. This girl knew someone who came inside the cavern wasn’t a pirate but someone else, so she asked for my identity. But I wa
“What’s your first demand or topic, Arata?” Captain Israel asked, as she finally faced towards me with her eyelids closing down and her face forcing itself to lift above her neck. Captain Israel was like a zombie with the face of an angel. Although she looked like a stressed college student who had three hours of sleep, Captain Israel looked gorgeous as ever, excluding the leaves surrounding her. “HOLY SHIT! YOU LOOK LIKE A TIRED LAW STUDENT TRYING TO PASS THE BAR EXAM?!” I commented. I couldn’t hide my surprise as I yelped as loud as my lungs and mouth could. And I didn’t even know why I associated Captain Israel as a law student. “A… law student? What does that mean? I only know about… students, but what is a law scholar?”“Law students are the ones who study law. You know, the rights and republic acts and all of that stuff. It doesn’t matter. My joke is terrible, and you don’t have to worry about that.”I didn’t explain much of what I wanted to say and let the joke die together
Captain Israel then continued her words as she gripped her hands and curled her fist into a ball of wrath and regret. “Captain Blackbeard was a close friend of mine. We two wanted to rule the world… We wanted to have something we could get, so we used our strength to snatch what we could have. And we did. But as time passed by, our interests changed. I realised that these pirate crews I have were dear to me, and killing all people was something that left a bitter taste in my mouth. However, Captain Blackbeard didn’t. She continued the killing spree, and she walked the path where nobody dared visiting. She drowned herself in power. Captain Israel became a monster we are trying to fight.” “But then you’re still a murder,” I uttered instinctively, even after what Captain Israel had told me. “You still helped her achieve that feat. You were by her side. And I get it. You want to change, and I welcome that. But that doesn’t make you an angel in disguise. I am not here to blame you, Capta
But before Captain Israel could fall fast asleep, she broke the silence and brought up one last thing… one last request from me. “What did you want to ask me? I remember you’re about to say something,” she said, as Captain Israel turned and faced towards me, still with her eyes wide awake. But her body wished for a night long rest. “Is it more gold, riches, fame, or my people? I know you’re not the kind of person who would ask such things, right, Arata?”I cleared my throat and uttered, trying to cut out of the chase. Since this was the last thing we had to talk about for tonight, I planned on resuming all the details I could tell her for tomorrow. “There’s something I want to know… Something I want to learn. Teach me how to fight… Teach me on how to use a sword, cast my spells efficiently. So I can protect my sister…” I answered, with a blank and serious expression carved on my face. “If I can protect my sister, I can protect your people. Once I learn all of these things, I assure
Arata wasn’t the type of person who could present a speech, nevertheless in front of the crowd. Owari, on the other hand, was a scientist. He had always showcased his research to everyone, and the entire world would be watching him. But the thing was… Arata had learned something valuable. And that was, he knew that these people would listen to him and cheer for his name. It wasn’t because he was willing to control the town, but he wanted to lead the place into a brighter future. Much so with Owari.That was why Arata had to be the first to do this. He was the one who paved the path.“Citizens of the Honeywood town!” Arata shouted. “My name is Captain Arata, leader of the pirates! As you may know, the pirates and the soldiers, at least, for this village of Honeywood, have decided to unite with one another! Although I have yet to live a long life, I know, for a fact, that my mentor, Captain Israel, the former Captain of the pirates, had wished this kind of thing to happen. And it happe
“Pirates… and soldiers working together for this global war.” Arata pondered to himself for a while before handing Owari his answer. “Don’t you think the Kingdom will be the one who gets to decide the last? If you’re asking me, I’ll… notify the pirates back from the Abandoned Barnacle ship and ask them about this. But knowing them, they will definitely agree to it too.”And that's what they did. As soon as the meeting ended, Owari and Arata got out of the town hall and told everyone they had to gather around the plaza. An announcement would occur in a few moments, and that was enough to attract the people’s attention, including Arata’s pirates.While that was happening, a messenger appeared before Owari and Arata, the two leaders of the Honeywood town and the pirates respectively. When Owari noticed this was the same messenger, Luke Formis, he greeted the mailman of this world and asked what was the matter.“We’re about to send a message to the King about the situation. You're just in
“Who’s going to go first?” Arata asked the most important thing of them all. “I suggest it has to be you, mister cowboy. “Stop calling me cowboy, Arata.”“Alright, cowboy.”Arata never gave Owari a chance to explain this sudden attitude. The man just saw Owari as a cowboy because of his cold demeanour with a gun in his hand. Nothing more, nothing less. Eventually, Arata stopped calling Owari names such as the recent “Cowboy” attempt and continued on with the meeting.Owari let whatever Arata wanted to call him slide and be the first one to elucidate what he had found out.“I got the chance to meet Sebastian.”“You did?” Arata couldn’t help but react. When he saw Owari’s eyes throwing daggers in his direction, Arata nodded to himself and muttered, “Yeah. I thought so. Sorry.”After a faint cough, Owari resumed his story. “I met Sebastian’s holographic image…” Owari paused for a second and studied Arata’s confused look on his face. “In your world, I assume you also have some kind of ho
Owari sat parallel with Arata as the two exchanged what they had learned from the Empire and from Captain Blackbeard.It was already late at night, so the two had sent their family members to sleep. Kirameki insisted she should join the meeting, but Owari was the one who had advised her to have a complete bed rest. “If you want your brother to not worry about you, listen to what I’m saying. I’m a doctor, so...”With that Kirameki had no fighting chance against Owari as she returned to her room and went to the dream world for as long as she had remembered.Rex was drowsy to begin with, so there weren’t extra steps between Owari and Arata to be done besides reminding him about the time.Hence, Arata and Owari were the only ones inside the office of the Honeywood town. It was also the municipal hall, where there was a giant crater above their heads.Before the assembly would start, Arata had to suggest that they should bring more individuals in this room. Although the place was a bit cr
Third Person Point of ViewArata's and Owari's perspective………….As soon as Owari heard the Empire had someone who was aiming to kill him and the Kingdom, he immediately returned to the municipal hall. He also found out there was a sudden blast and smoke emitting near the plaza. "It could only be the townhall," thought Owari, as he raced towards the place. The man even met with the soldiers who wished to escort him. But Owari was too speedy. Since the townspeople already knew their Mayor's prowess, they didn't mind being tossed aside, since it was for the best interest of the town.While that happened, Arata had also ended his conversation with the strongest pirate, Captain Blackbeard. The moment Ahmya had bid Arata farewell, Arata looked at Kirameki and called for Rex. Just like what Ahmya had promised, the two children were unharmed. But a gigantic hole was left from the ceiling, marking Captain Blackbeard's breach from the office.Fortunately, during that time, Kirameki had woken u
Ahmya answered, “It’s because my people are dying. Unfortunately as it is, I cannot run the community with no money in my hands. We still have to purchase or hunt food that is not raw or collect edible monster meat. It’s disastrous.”“But… I know you. You’re planning on turning your back against Sebastian too… You’re the type of person that will ditch others as long as you find them useless or… they do not benefit you.”“Hardly so… But it depends. Right now, I do not see any advantage to relieving my ties from Sebastian. And answering that is not of your concern.”“On to the third topic - Sebastian. Sebastian Serra is, like I’ve mentioned, an isekaid person and the trump card of the Empire. He has mastered the art of creating weapons, much like from Owari. But better.Arata had a million questions in his mind. Samples of these were: Why, out of all people, Captain Blackbeard, the person who tried killing all male pirates, including Arata, to be invited to this catastrophic party with
Arata’s PerspectiveThird Person Point of View_______________________Owari had advised Arata to stay indoors and protect the people they cared about, especially Rex and Kirameki. And so he did. At first, Arata was sceptical about this plan. But the moment he remembered they were up against Captain Blackbeard, the Kingdom, and the Empire, having someone to look out for Rex and Kirameki was the best decision they could have.Kirameki was still unconscious, and Rex tried his best to stay awake. But he was just a child. His weariness got the best of him, so he slept on the extra mattress, right next to Kirameki. Arata and the two children were inside the same room, and all the guards were standing their posts outside the room, waiting to inform Arata and Owari of any intruders within the area. But the thing was… the trespasser had already breached themselves inside the town hall. And it didn’t take long before Arata could meet that person.Arata promptly sensed someone’s presence in his
And his son, Rex, was on the line.“I have heard… from my trusty information breaker that you have a son and a wife. It’s unfortunate that I couldn’t kill your wife before she could… But I leave my regards to Ahmya. And… And. You still have your son with you, right? I’d bet the world would press against you if you see your son, Rex, cripple and fall in front of your eyes… Now, wouldn’t that be a sight to behold, Owari Ryutarou?”“Also, I suspect that there is also another person who has been reincarnated just like us. Sebastian added, as he stood there, returning Owari’s gaze.Ahmya… Ahmya Shirahama was the name of Captain Blackbeard, the one who had murdered Owari’s life, Elizabeth. She was the one Owari had been looking for. But right now, the person in front of him, Sebastian, knew exactly where Captain Blackbeard was hiding.“You… You made a deal with the devil? You know Captain Blackbeard? What is your relationship with her…? TELL ME!”Captain Blackbeard was known to be a fraud
Owari’s Perspective Third Person Point of View ____________________________________ It didn’t take a genius to know that the Empire had acquired a new fellow that had the same intelligence as Owari, even greater! Owari was a scientist and a doctor, not an engineer or an inventor. He only had the blueprints of these firearms and mimicked what they could and couldn’t do in the process. But against a person who had studied far more books about machines and weapons would be the victor of this match. Not to mention, this supposedly reincarnated person was backed up with the Empire’s funds, making him or her the most powerful individual next to Captain Blackbeard. “I should tell Arata about this.” But the moment Owari tried retreating, his arcane detected something unusual in his surroundings. And when he checked for the anomaly’s origin, he had found a strange figure of a man appearing from the shadows. The odd part about it was that… this individual didn’t have any mana within him. I