The girl with white hair and red eyes is serious about revenge

Aoi said that this is a special treatment for distinguished guests. If you don't even dare to eat a piece of raw fish, you will be looked down upon... Maybe there will be trouble later, maybe...

After pondering for a while, Perlis made up her mind, then carefully took a bite of the fish and chewed it slowly.

Her face was still calm, but her eyebrows were slightly wrinkled.

The first feeling when you take a bite is a faint fishy smell, which comes from the smell of sea water and raw fish.

But in the next second, Perlis's eyebrows will slightly raise——

——It’s delicious!

The tender and elastic meat is accompanied by a hint of fish freshness. The delicate fish meat melts when it touches the tip of the tongue, making the taste permeate the mouth.

Perlis chewed the fish quickly twice and swallowed it.

She simply swallowed the remaining fish in one gulp and handed the knife back to Furukawa Wataru.

Furukawa Wataru took the knife, put it back to his waist, and then stared at Perlis with his expressionless and old-fashioned face.

When Perlis had swallowed all the remaining fish meat, he spoke in a hoarse and low voice:

"how is the taste?"

"Hmm..." Perlis savored the delicious taste in her mouth and nodded indifferently, "It's delicious."

Although Perlis didn't react, in her heart, this piece of fish could be ranked in the top three of her impression of Dila cuisine!

Seeing that Perlis thought it was delicious, Furukawa Wataru nodded, then left with a stern face, dragging the fish's tail.

Although he always looks very old-fashioned and scary, it seems that he is actually a nice person... Perlis looked at Furukawa Watari's back, and suddenly someone patted her shoulder -

"How is it? Is it delicious?" Aoi asked impatiently, with stars in her eyes. "I'm so greedy. That's one of the best pieces of meat from the Dark Hammer Monster! Perfect for sashimi!"

You are so greedy, why didn't you eat it yourself just now... Perlis said helplessly, then nodded and said:

“I told you it was delicious.”

"Then let's go catch one together next time!... No, we should cook it tonight... It's just not as fresh as the one you ate... That's the best piece of meat on the Dark Hammer... Well... The rest are not bad either... Let's see if they pan-fry it, cook it into soup, grill it, or serve it as sashimi..."

Aoi muttered a lot of things at once, and Perlis watched her helplessly as she ran on the train for a long time before being dragged to the upper deck.

There, the sailors' dinner was about to take place.

......

3) Ocean currents and tides (Part 8)

As the sun sets, darkness gradually covers the sea like a veil, coating it with a thin layer of black.

After the Broken Moon Mass rose above the Shanghai horizon, the dinner began quietly in the night sea breeze.

It was called a dinner party, but in fact it was just the sailors setting up a barbecue grill on the deck, moving a few benches and tables, and gathering together to chat and eat.

Life on the ocean currents is dull and boring. Although seafood is served by self-service, everyone is very busy and there is not much time for leisure and rest. Therefore, when the ship stops at such a port, some sailors will choose to go to the island for vacation, while others will stay on the ship and have a party, enjoying the brief and undisturbed peace.

"..."

On the upper deck, Perlis looked at the broken moon in the sky without saying a word.

"Come, this is ready, please go first~"

It was Aoi's voice. Perlis turned around and found that the latter handed over a skewer of grilled fish with a very contagious smile on her face:

"This is also the meat from the Dark Tide Hammer Monster, the one you just ate... Actually, you can call it a hammerhead shark."

Forget it...Perlis took the skewer of grilled fish, glanced at the [Hammerhead Shark] Furukawa Wataru sitting opposite her, and then took a bite of the fish.

The delicious meat became more tender after being grilled over charcoal. The combination of spices and juice made Perlis squint her eyes slightly, feeling very happy.

The food in the restaurant is really not as good as freshly caught food... Perlis sighed in her heart. She saw Aoi, who was sitting next to her, took a pot of sake and filled it up and started to drink. She was curious but clenched her fists, telling herself not to drink.

Noticing Perlis's gaze, Aoi smiled softly and continued:

"By the way, let me introduce everyone to you. After all, they all know you, but you may not know them yet."

Perlis raised her head and finally glanced at the three people sitting next to Captain Furukawa To—

"You have already met this person, my lovely little brother Yi Teran~"

The first thing that caught her eye was the boy with a white turban and black hair with a hint of blue. Perlis knew him: Grissom Tren, whom Aoi called "Little Knight". He was the captain's adopted son, from E-Tran, but wandered in the Dila Sea.

"Hi..." Grissom waved awkwardly at Perlis, with an awkward expression on his pretty face, "Ms. Perlis, we've met before."

He is so shy... Perlis nodded slightly in response, trying to avoid Grissom's azure eyes, and turned to the next person——

"This is the first mate of the Blue Reef, 'Dishfish' Shibata Kazuki, the second in command on the ship and an elite samurai of the shogunate." Aoi introduced following Perlis' gaze.

This was a rough sailor with a bald head. On his weather-beaten face was a kind smile that was completely different from the captain's. He looked very generous and cheerful:

"Hey, Miss Perlis, I've heard of your great name for a long time!" Shibata Kazuki waved at Perlis cheerfully, "Let's fight when you have time!"

If you wish...Perlis also nodded slightly, feeling somewhat infected by the first mate's cheerful temperament.

Finally, Aoi pointed to the man sitting next to Shibata and introduced him:

"This is the 'artist', his name is..."

"Haha, it's finally my turn~"

Before Aoi could finish, the slightly plump man with messy black hair like seaweed stood up with a sneer, and the last line of his voice was long:

"Ahem, let me introduce myself. My name is Jonathan Buonarroti Frederick. I'm an artist, swordsman, musician, painter, writer, poet..."

The man called "Artist" did not bow to Perlis, but looked down at her with a proud expression on his flat face:

"You are Pure White Flame, right? I have studied the techniques and tactics you used on the top of the Tower of Babel...very impressive, very impressive...I have thought of that idea before, but never had the opportunity to put it into practice. You have actually realized the same level...I guess you must have some talent."

The "artist's" long speech left Perlis stunned for a few seconds, not knowing how to react.

I don't even know what techniques and tactics I used... I'm still figuring it out... Maybe I can only figure it out when I get to Black Island...

Perlis glanced around the table blankly, looking at everyone's expressions: Aoi kept smiling, and didn't seem offended by the interruption; Captain Furukawa Wataru drank sake expressionlessly; Gleason Trent had an awkward expression, as if something bad was presented to the guests; and the first mate "Dishfish" Shibata Kazuki was smiling cheerfully, as if he was used to it.

Before Perlis could think of more, she heard the "artist" continue speaking:

"As the most talented and thoughtful person in this sea, if you need my advice, you can always come to the processing workshop below the deck to find me... I am usually responsible for processing fish meat. As you know, there are not many people who have my sword and knife skills. Only I am qualified for this job."

Oh... you're the chef... I want to ask you for advice? What? Cooking skills?

Just as Perlis was about to nod politely in response, she heard Grissom say:

"Okay, Shinma Hitaro, stop lying to Miss Perlis and eat quickly."

"What the hell!? How many times have I told you to call me by my real name!"

The "artist" reacted violently, and immediately pointed his finger at Gleason, who looked disdainful:

"I am from E-Tran! My name is Jonathan Buonarroti Frederick, and Shinma Hitaro is just..."

"Your mother gave you the name," Grissom curled his lips. "Besides, you are not from E-Tran. I grew up in Hillster. There are not many Dela people there, let alone people like you who obviously have East Coast features."

"That's just because you are ignorant and haven't seen it," the "Artist" said angrily, "I'll say it again, my bloodline comes from Yi-Tlan, I..."

"..."

Listening to their quarrel, Perlis realized that the "Majima Hitaro" mentioned by Gleason was actually Jonathan Buonarroti Frederick, who had a long list of titles.

That's true... He doesn't look like an I-Tran at all, so why does he call himself an I-Tran... Perlis looked at Shinma Hitaro's flat face and sighed helplessly in her heart.

In fact, Perlis could roughly understand this kind of imagination: putting herself in the shoes of an elegant and noble I-Tran noble, and finding a sense of superiority and self-satisfaction from it. But the problem is that most people would not indulge in this kind of fantasy, but only use it for reverie and entertainment...

The same goes for the numerous titles of artist, swordsman, and writer...

He is so immersed in the role... Pearlis muttered to herself, looking at the "artist" who was arguing with Gleason, she felt both funny and pitiful.

The two of them quarreled for a long time, and the first mate suddenly stood up, patted Mama Hitaro on the shoulder with a smile, and said as if to smooth things over:

"Okay, our great artist, stop making trouble. Your talent will always show up, won't it?"

"It has already appeared!" Shinjiro Hitaro cursed, "Has he read my poems? They are so exquisite! So magnificent!"

"What you wrote doesn't even make sense as a jingle..." Gleason said with disdain.

"You! Want to try my Wuxian sword technique?"

Hitaro Mama looked like he was about to hit someone, while Gleason had an attitude of "I'm here for you".

"Okay, okay," Aoi patted Grissom on the back, "Grissom, guess who's on deck?"

As she said this, Aoi pointed towards the bow of the ship, attracting Grissom's attention.

Perlis also looked in the direction that Aoi pointed, and found that it was a chestnut-haired girl in a palace burgundy dress. She was standing quietly at the bow, gazing at the sea dyed quiet by the bright moon, and she was graceful.

"When did Mei..." Gleason's eyes were blank for a few seconds, and then he quickly picked up a plate of fried fish from the table, "I'll go find her!"

"Go quickly, go quickly." Aoi looked at Grissom's back with a smile, like an old mother whose child has grown up, with a look of relief on her face.

Facing this scene, Shinma Hitaro sneered sharply:

"Oh, go chase women! For those who have nothing to chase, wait for me to use my art..."

"Alright, alright, great artist," First Mate Shibata Kazuki continued to pat his back, "Sit down, sit down, it will be embarrassing for the guests to see you."

"He provoked me first! I already said, my name is..."

Shinjiro Hitaro seemed to want to continue making a fuss, but at this moment, a knocking sound came from the other end of the table -

"Boom."

It was Furukawa Watari. He drank all the sake and put the cup on the table with a little force.

Hearing this voice, Hitaro Mama immediately shut his mouth and sat at the table to eat obediently.

At this time, two men came up on deck with a large pot of miso soup and served the captain's table first. This was a dish made with fish, noodles, radish, and fish bones. It was delicious and the smell alone would make one's appetite increase.

This pot of miso soup seems to be made from the meat and bones of the Dark Hammer monster. It tastes delicious... Just as Perlis was about to try it, she saw Aoi had already put a bowl in front of her, smiling:

"Eat it, it tastes great."

"Hmm..." Perlis swallowed, then whispered, "Thank you."

"Pfft...cute..."

While Perlis wasn't paying attention, Aoi gently rubbed her head. Before Perlis could react, she turned to Furukawa Watari and said:

"Mr. Furukawa Watari, would you like to talk about the [King of the Islands] Watari Bridge Harmony?"

That's the topic I wanted to inquire about...Perlis suddenly became quiet. She didn't pursue the matter of Aoi pulling out her head, but turned her attention to Furukawa Wataru.

As the second samurai of His Majesty the Emperor, Furukawa Watari obviously knew Watahashi Kazuharu, who was once the first samurai, and probably also knew why he fell from a high position in the Ogira shogunate to a pirate.

After all, outsiders know that Watari Haruki is the number one warrior, but they don’t know that he is actually the [King of the Islands].

3) Ocean currents and tides (Part 9)

"..."

Furukawa Wataru was silent for a while. He grabbed the pot, poured another full cup of sake, and drank it all in one gulp.

Then, under the gazes of Perlis and Aoi, he raised his head and spoke in a solemn and low voice:

"He was once a true samurai, but...his path was different."

Different roads? Perlis probably guessed something and was about to speak when Aoi said:

"Why did he leave the shogunate and become a pirate?"

"That happened after the Academy War," Furukawa Watari said in a low voice, "The Tower of Babel went out of control, and our fleet was destroyed in an instant, almost wiped out. Only I and his flagship escaped, but he never returned to Donglin Island, but headed northeast all the way to Dead Snake Bay."

"I think he probably couldn't accept the defeat in that battle, so he fell into depravity and gave up the Bushido that he valued..."

As Furukawa Wataru described, Perlis recalled the scene of the "College War" in the history textbook.

She seemed to see a red light sweeping across the sea, destroying the ships along the way one by one, and raising huge waves and white mist that filled the entire sea.

When everything was over, there was nothing left in the entire sea, nothing.

"..."

The bridge chord... the first warrior who went crazy because of the war failure? Perlis roughly sketched out the character profile of this "King of the Islands", and then heard Aoi continue to speak:

"Also... do you know the [Black Emblem] or the [Ark of Providence]?"

"I haven't heard of it," Furukawa Watari shook his head, and then as if he remembered something, he said, "But I know that Mr. Duqiao once found a treasure during an ocean voyage. According to his description, the things in it changed his understanding of the world..."