Chapter 632: Chapter 356: I Will Win (Double-Length)
"...Rogel, I know you have immense energy within you, wanting to change this world, that’s why you established the Black Tide Secret Society, opposing those gods who deceive all beings..."
"They are all powerful and numerous, yet you seem to be alone..."
At this point, she pursed her lips, looking at Rogel with a serious expression.
"...I want to help you."
"I want to follow in your footsteps... but I’ve found that no matter how hard I try, I still can’t see the shadow of your back. If I continue, I might only become a burden to you."
"...I don’t want that." She shook her head.
Upon hearing this, Rogel was momentarily at a loss for words.
A warm current surged through his heart.
Just as she said.
In her eyes, Rogel carries many burdens, yet has to bear them alone.
If possible, she really wants to help Rogel bear some of it.
But, from Lina’s perspective, it becomes clear that this idea is almost impossible to achieve.
After all, at this moment, she’s only at the Apostle Tier.
Compared to some other Extraordinaries, her advancement speed is already fast.
But what about Rogel?
By now, he’s already nearing a divine existence.
Lina even still remembers how Rogel looked when she first saw him.
Back then, in her eyes, he was just a naive fishing boy new to the world.
Who can keep up with such growth speed?
If she continues to choose advancement, with Rogel’s personality, he would surely safeguard her, but... that’s obviously not what Lina wants...
Moments later, Rogel couldn’t help but smile faintly, stepping forward to pat her head.
"Don’t think like that, and don’t worry about me."
"If you want to continue advancing, I won’t stop you, but I will definitely help you, you’re right on that."
"After all..." Rogel cupped her face, looking at her with a smile: "I couldn’t possibly watch my vice-captain turn into a monster, right? I’m not brain-fogged."
Upon hearing this, she opened her mouth, wanting to speak but stopping.
But, before she could react, Rogel spoke again.
"Lina, let me ask you..."
"If what I’m trying to do fails, and I die, what would you do?"
Hearing his words.
With her cheeks cupped, the young girl’s first reaction was to break free from his hold, and snorted coldly.
"...If you died, I’d run away."
Rogel was stunned upon hearing it.
Seeing him like this, Lina seemed a bit happier.
You little rascal, trying to pin me down? It’s not that easy.
But soon, her expression turned serious, as she spoke slowly.
"...Then I’d wander the vast sea, searching for a power that could bring you back..."
"And what if you can’t find it?" Rogel asked curiously.
"There’s no ’then’." She shook her head, "If I can’t find it... I’ll keep looking."
"What if you die too?"
"Silly, then of course there’s no need to look anymore." She rolled her eyes.
"Single-mindedly wanting to resurrect me? Why treat me so well?" Rogel laughed.
His heart couldn’t help but feel touched.
Though he’s aware that the war with gods won’t endanger his life.
But Lina in front of him doesn’t know that.
Regarding Rogel’s words, she just turned her head away without speaking, but Rogel saw the blushing on her face flash by.
Seeing this, Rogel took a deep breath, stepped forward, cupped her cheeks, and slightly lowered his head.
Her body trembled, pupils contracted, but she didn’t make any movement of refusal, only her cheeks became hotter.
Among the flower fields, two shadows intertwined.
Moments later.
Rogel raised his head, looking at the person in his arms, spoke softly, with a tone carrying both peace and immense confidence.
"Don’t worry. You just need to do what you want to do..."
"I will win."
"Mm... I believe in you." Lina nodded.
Moments later, she bit her lips, shyly slapped away the restless hand on her leg, and glared at the culprit.
"Hehe."
...
Scot’s Shipyard.
As Scot grows increasingly prosperous, various industries naturally thrive as well.
Among them, ship-related shipyards are naturally busier, with business becoming extraordinarily booming.
In the largest shipyard in Scot, there is a peculiar phenomenon.
That is, regardless of how busy this shipyard gets, and how many ships line up outside waiting, one spot remains unchanged.
And at that place, a not-so-large ship is docked, with an appearance merely showcasing a special material.
Initially, some hurried merchants tried to temporarily use this spot by paying extra.
But after the shipyard owner revealed the docking fee for this ship, those merchants obediently queued up.
This ship is, of course, the Gelin.
At the moment, a man wearing a vest and hat covering his eyes walked directly towards the Gelin.
Seeing this, a shipyard employee guarding beside the Gelin hurried forward to stop him.
"I’m sorry sir, this is a private ship, you can’t go... up."
The shipyard employee said, suddenly noticing the man opposite slightly lifting his head, revealing a pair of cold, blood-red eyes staring directly at him, emitting a terrifying aura akin to a predator.
His heart skipped a beat, involuntarily taking half a step back.
"I know."
Hudson noted the situation, nodded, lowered his hat brim, moved aside, and whispered to himself.
"Still not here..."
After glancing around, he found a nearby spot to sit, closing his eyes to rest.
The shipyard employee was relieved to see this.
"Gave me a scare, must be a powerful Extraordinary."
He muttered to himself, not finding it too strange.
After all, since Black Tide Secret Society distributed Magic Potions, Extraordinaries in Scot have been increasing.
Of course, some especially odd-looking ones are still a minority.
However, they are now quite accustomed, although not completely unfazed, they aren’t scared enough to flee.
Hudson came rather early.
The second to arrive was Noemi.
She wandered around the shipyard, seeing no one yet on the Gelin, she turned around to play instead.
"The captain and the others haven’t arrived yet, I’ll go play in the streets first."
Noemi was thrilled, reminiscent of a student rushed to finish holiday homework but still sneaking phone play.
Then she left.
Throughout, not noticing Hudson nearby...
But, shortly after she left, dark mist gathered beside the Gelin.
Soon, Rogel and Lina’s figures appeared in the shipyard.
"Hudson."
Rogel approached him.
"Long time no see."
Hudson opened his eyes, seeing Rogel, nodded at him and Lina, and directly asked.
"When are we departing?"
Before Rogel could respond.
Yas and Mira’s figures appeared beside everyone.
"Captain, Sister Lina."
Rogel nodded, glanced around, and then frowned.
"I’ll go bring Noemi."
After saying that to Lina, Rogel’s figure dissipated into the dark mist.
Soon, he appeared on the street.
And Noemi was watching a performance in delight.
Rogel’s face darkened as he approached and tugged her ear.
"Ow ow ow!"
Noemi hadn’t reacted before her figure disappeared along with Rogel.
...
Back at the shipyard.
After Rogel disappeared, Mira suddenly walked over to Lina’s side, looked down, her face revealing a meaningful smile.
"Mira?" Lina asked, puzzled.
"Ahem." Mira cleared her throat, and then asked: "Sister Lina, did you come with Captain Rogel?"
"Yes." Lina nodded, finding it odd why she asked.
But she soon realized.
Because at the moment her thighs bore several red marks...
And Mira also just noticed this.
"Oh..." Mira looked at her with an ambiguous smile.
Damn it, that bastard Rogel!
"I... I’ll go up for a bit." Lina blushed and quickly boarded the Gelin, intending to change clothes.
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