How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 38 Captain, Another One!
It was already night when Ajin woke up again.

Outside the porthole window.

A full moon had just risen from the sea, and the grayish-white moonlight fell on the sea, reflecting a silver-like brilliance along with the ups and downs of the waves.

Ajin struggled to stand up and found himself in a cabin.

Beneath him was a warm and soft blanket that did not become wet even in the sea, and the bandages on his body that were wet from his movements during the day had been replaced with new ones.

He slowly sat up from the bed, thoughts surging in his mind, remembering what happened in the port a few days ago.

Palu's reminder, Creek's abandonment without hesitation, the questioning and wailing of those brothers before their death...

These things can destroy a person's will far more than physical pain.

Even though he had the title of a demon and was extremely cold-blooded when facing his enemies, he still couldn't help but feel the chill in his bones at this moment.

Even though there was a burning stove in the room and the cabin windows were tightly closed to prevent any sea breeze from blowing in, Ajin subconsciously wrapped himself tightly in the quilt.

"Loyalty..."

A Jin's mouth curled up into a self-deprecating smile:

"Ah."

"Betrayal is the real deal among pirates--!"

Squeak-!
The door of the room was pushed open at this moment.

Ah Jin turned around and saw Gao Wen walking in with a bowl of fried rice in his hand. He said calmly:
"The cook on board was injured, so I prepared some food myself. You can try it. After all, only when you are full can you have the energy to do other things."

Gao Wen put the fried rice on Ajin's bedside and waved at him.

Ajin was slightly stunned.

From Gawain, Ajin sensed an aura that was completely different from Creek's. Although Gawain possessed greater power, his aura was extremely peaceful.

It is completely different from Creek's brutal and tyrannical aura.

He had never seen such a man, such a pirate.

Ah Jin looked at the steaming fried rice on the bow, then turned to look at Gao Wen:
"Why did you save me?"

"I am short of people. You are the talent I need, both in character and strength."

Gao Wen looked at A Jin, not hiding his admiration.

As early as the day the freighter set sail, he threw a probe at Ajin.

As expected, in that battle, it was not only Cloe who awakened the Observation Haki, but also Akin in front of him.

Although Ajin's potential is still at bronze level, after awakening his Observation Haki he is already among the bronze level, the closest to silver.

Later, as long as there is a mental breakthrough or the devil fruit is eaten, the potential will definitely be able to be upgraded to the silver level, which can basically be regarded as a long-term experience package like Clo.

What's more, Jin possesses the most valuable quality among pirates:
loyalty.

This is not difficult to see from the battle of Raven Harbor.

After all, when Creek launched an artillery attack without caring about Akin who was in the port, the seriously injured Akin was still willing to exchange his life for Creek's chance of survival.

But based on this point, Gao Wen is the chosen one.

"Hey, Jin, do you remember the last thing he said to you?"

Ajin's eyes darkened:
"Of course, he said, don't get on my boat in your next life."

"So what you owe him has been paid."

Gao Wen continued:
"You are free now, and you have the power to choose where you want to go."

"If you wish, the position of combat captain on my ship is still reserved for you until the ship docks."

Looking at the lonely man in front of him, Gawain threw away his original idea of ​​forcing the other person on the boat in exchange for saving his life. After all, if he really did that, he would be no different from Creek.

Ajin looked at the fried rice placed on the bedside table and remained silent.

Seeing this, Gao Wen sighed inwardly, then stood up and walked out of the room:
"You should rest well."

Squeak~!

Gao Wen closed the door and was about to leave.

When he turned around, he found Clo standing in the cabin, looking at him with a faint smile on his lips.

Seeing Gawain walk out expressionlessly, Cloe guessed what happened in the house, and the smile on his face became even bigger:

"Did you really get a cold shoulder?"

"Once that kind of stubborn guy makes up his mind to follow a captain, he will not hesitate to sacrifice his life. I feel this more deeply than you do."

"After all, it was me who fought that guy..."

Cloe raised his hand and touched his chest, feeling the pain from the wound. The smile on his face gradually faded, and his eyes became sharper:

"There are only wrong names, but no wrong nicknames."

"Demons are not only cold-blooded towards their enemies, but also towards themselves. In order to win, they will not hesitate even at the risk of their own lives."

"How could such a person be shaken just because of your kindness?" Cloe raised his hand and pushed his glasses up, his whole body exuding an aura as sharp as a knife:
"Do you need me to help you with it?"

"Although my wounds haven't healed yet, I'm different now. Even you..."

"Ah."

Gawain looked at the bandages on Cloe's body:

"You are seriously injured, so I am not interested in you. When you recover, I will wait for you to take over the position of captain."

"but."

"The loser can't cry~"

"Ah la~"

Clo spread his hands and said helplessly:

"You've always been like this, as if everything is just that in your eyes. This kind of deeply hidden arrogance is really infuriating."

"Humph."

Gao Wen smiled faintly.

The two of them were about to turn around and leave when Ajin's voice came from the room.

"Captain, another helping!"

After Gao Wen was slightly stunned, the corners of his mouth gradually curled up:

"You really think of me as a cook."

"how did you do that?"

Clo's pupils shrank. What happened before his eyes was beyond his expectations.

"I made him some fried rice."

Chloe was puzzled:

"That's it?"

"That's it."

Gawain patted Claude on the shoulder:

"It takes more than just strength to be a good captain."

"Heh, when I was out at sea, you were busy flirting with the princess in the Kingdom of Goa."

"Could you please not bring this up?"

"Then tell me the truth, what did you say to Ajin? How could such a stubborn guy give in so easily?"

Clo was puzzled.

Especially when seeing the faint smile on Gawain's face.

He felt despised.

"Some things cannot be considered simply from the perspective of gains and losses. People are all made of flesh and blood."

"Even if it's a ghost, it's the same."

……

……

……

Pala Island.

A small port.

In addition to several small pirate ships anchored in the port, there is also a series of wooden houses built along the port, most of which show signs of decay. It is obvious that Clo's base here has existed for many years.

At this moment, in the center of the port, dozens of pirates were gathered around a bonfire. The firelight shone on their faces, making them look even paler.

Zangao looked expressionlessly at the two pirates who had stayed on the island for a long time and asked:
"Just two female thieves stole all the treasures that Captain Cloe, no, the deputy captain, had stored for so many years?"

"Is such that."

The two pirates who stayed in the port nodded repeatedly:

“I remember what they looked like.”

"They were about fifteen or sixteen years old. One had short orange hair, and the other had short purple hair."

"To be honest, although she is a little young, she has a great figure."

As he said this, the pirate gave a thumbs up.

Snapped!
Zangao slapped the pirate on the head in anger, knocking him to the ground, and said solemnly:
"The question now is, how do I explain this to the captain? Even with Captain Gawain's style, I'm afraid he would kill you with a single blow!"

(End of this chapter)