Time Travel: Age of Discovery

And far away on the Grand Route, on an unassuming yet extraordinary island, a low-key yet imposing ship quietly moored on the shore. It didn't fly the black flag of a pirate, nor did it resemble the ordinary merchant ship. It seemed a hermit on the sea, silently waiting for something.

From the deck of this mysterious vessel, a cloaked figure slowly descended. It was none other than Bartholomew Kuma, the man who had once held profound conversations with Tiger and Teja under the moonlight. After joining the Revolutionary Army, he followed Dragon and lurked within the flames of revolution, becoming the undercurrent driving the transformation of the times.

Before leaving, Xiong secretly gave Tiger a special token, a bridge that could transcend numerous obstacles and connect their hearts. It was this token that allowed Tiger's message to land accurately in Xiong's hands like a dove through a storm, leading him here.

A strange fragrance filled the island air, leading the bear to an ancient and mysterious tree. The tree seemed like nature's messenger, quietly telling an untold story. The bear paused and whispered softly into the tree's shadow, "If the mind could travel, where would your destination be?"

The shadows of the trees swayed, and Tiger's figure slowly stepped into the light, but his eyes had lost their former ease, replaced by deep worry, as if he was carrying the weight of the whole world.

"The Red Earth Continent, that's the lair of the Celestial Dragons, and it's the destination that I can't let go of." Tiger's voice was low and firm, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiong's heart.

Xiong's eyes flickered slightly. This determination didn't surprise him, but instead stirred ripples in his heart. He recalled the late-night conversation between Teya and Tiger. From that moment on, Teya's words had planted the seeds of liberation in Tiger's heart, which now burned brightly.

"I'll stand by you, Mr. Tiger," Xiong said calmly and firmly, then changed the subject. "But regarding Teya, that outlier in the navy, his presence may become a variable in our plans. He could become our ally, supporting us in his own way, or, due to his different stance, become an obstacle we must overcome. However, no matter the outcome, I believe Teya's actions will eventually cast a shocking stone in this chaotic world."

In this way, the conversation between the two revolutionaries gently echoed in the breeze and tree shadows on the island, foreshadowing that a storm that would soon sweep the world was quietly brewing.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Tiger stared at the massive bear beside him, his eyes gleaming with determination. He nodded slowly, as if speaking to an invisible destiny: "Yes, he will join."

Before Xiong could speak, Tiger's words flowed out like a stream, carrying memories of the past and aspirations for the future: "Perhaps you have reservations about him, but to me, Thea is a sword of light that can pierce the darkness. This time, we will fight side by side, standing on the side of freedom and justice."

Hearing this, Xiong felt a heavy burden lift from his heart like the sea breeze. He stared at Tiger, and all his doubts vanished in that moment. He knew there was no need to say anything more, because Tiger's eyes contained all the answers.

Thea's arrival, like a stone dropped into a tranquil lake, stirs up ripples. He will move in the shadows, as silent as a nightwalker, yet possess the power to change the world. This means that, in a subtle way, he will contribute to the cause of freeing slaves.

As they departed, Kuma stood at the bow, his cloak billowing in the whistling sea breeze, like a battle flag fluttering in the wind. A rare smile played across the lips of this usually stern revolutionary and pirate, a smile that expressed anticipation for victory and a vision for the future.

Imagine this combination: Bartholomew Kuma, a soldier of the Revolutionary Army and a legend in the pirate world; Fisher Tiger, the leader who led the fish-men to freedom; and Vice Admiral Tea, two men who should have stood on opposite sides, united by a shared belief. This combination is like the gathering of stars, illuminating the dark night sky.

Though they fought on different fronts, they shared a common fire within their hearts: a hatred of slavery, a longing for freedom, and a rebellion against Draconian rule. Their goal was to free the slaves, to make the Draconians feel the pain they had inflicted upon them, and to let the world hear the cry for liberation.

Tiger, the former slave who became a leader, had long harbored the seeds of resistance. During his days of enslavement, he secretly vowed to escape this darkness and open the door to freedom for the slaves with his own hands. Now, his plan is gradually becoming a reality.

Although Teya was aware of Tiger's plans in advance, he refrained from interfering. He believed that if the Revolutionary Army could provide Tiger with sufficient support, the fight to liberate the slaves would be more successful. Even though Tiger's plans were still shrouded in mystery, Teya firmly believed that the brave fish-man leader would find the Celestial Dragons' weak spot and deliver a fatal blow.

On the other side of the Red Earth Continent, the Celestial Dragons' base may seem impregnable, but in the eyes of Tiger and his companions, it is just a small obstacle on their road to freedom. Because they know that as long as they have faith and courage, nothing is impossible.

And so, in this turbulent era, they embarked on their own journeys, silently repeating the same words in their hearts: "Go, be careful on the road. For freedom, for justice, we will eventually gather together and write our own legendary chapter."

On that night, gently caressed by moonlight, Teja's thoughts were like fallen leaves swept by the wind, tangled and complex. He had just finished a simple yet profoundly meaningful dinner and strolled along the cobblestone streets, each step tinged with apprehension about an unknown fate. Within his mind, he was weaving a meticulous plan of self-concealment, like spinning an invisible web, attempting to capture a fate about to escape.

Teya knew that to conceal himself in this vast sea of people, his first priority was to change his appearance, and do so so seamlessly that even the slightest eye contact wouldn't reveal his true identity. He imagined that perhaps he could blend in like a chameleon, but reason told him that this would be a hundred times more difficult than magic. After all, in this era, even the smallest changes could trigger chain reactions, just as Tiger's heroic act of prematurely freeing the slaves had quietly rewritten the course of history.