Pirates: From Vice Captain to Lord of the Dead

After a while, the group finished their meal and took a rest. At around four or five in the afternoon, they prepared to go for a stroll in the royal capital.

Because the war in Alabasta was imminent, and considering Vivi's mood, the group had been on the road since leaving Whiskey.

Now that they can finally relax, Nami and Vivi are still sticking together, preparing to go shopping in the shopping street.

Luffy and Usopp asked him for some pocket money and prepared to go out to eat, drink and have fun, and experience the customs and culture of Alabasta.

Reiner, Sanji and Chopper went to the market to buy supplies.

It seems like I forgot someone?

Forget it, I haven’t found the person yet, so let’s ignore it for now.

Reiner and the other two were strolling leisurely on the busy street. The civilians who were still in shelter because of the war yesterday were now all starting to come out.

Perhaps because the war had been suppressed for too long, less than a day after the rebels ceased fighting, this once prosperous city gradually began to regain its activity.

"I heard that the camel meat here is very good, and there are also beef and lamb." Sanji suggested, pointing to a butcher shop.

"Let's go take a look. I'll make you a dish of braised camel steak."

They basically have no shortage of seafood at sea, but livestock and poultry still have to be supplied on land.

Especially Luffy, he doesn't like to eat small fish and shrimps except sea kings, and even shellfish cannot be called meat in his eyes.

"Braised camel steak, sounds good, let's go."

Several people walked towards the butcher shop. While Sanji was choosing meat, Reiner noticed Chopper staring at a small vendor selling rolled marshmallows, so he took Chopper over.

"Boss, please get me a marshmallow, pink one." Reiner stopped in front of the stall and pointed behind the boss.

"Okay! I'll roll one for you right away."

"Reiner, how did you know I wanted the pink one?" Chopper sat on Reiner's shoulder and took a curious look.

"Hmm? Because it looks like a cherry tree." Reiner said casually, took the marshmallow from the boss and handed it to Chopper.

"Thank you." Chopper blinked, took the marshmallow in his hand and licked it. It was very sweet.

Chopper has only been on the ship for about a week, and everyone is very caring towards him, but he has not yet gotten to know the others well.

Chopper looked at Reiner curiously, licked the marshmallow and smiled with satisfaction, "Reiner turns out to be a very considerate person, as gentle as Dr. Doriel."

"Really? Actually, everyone on the ship is very kind, especially Sanji. But."

Reiner took out his wallet and took out a 100-dollar coin and handed it to the boss, then asked with interest, "Chopper, who do you think looks more like Dr. Silk on the ship?"

Hearing this, Chopper rolled his eyes, carefully recalled everyone on the ship, thought for a moment, and said directly: "Luffy."

"It's that idiot captain, hahaha." Reiner smiled and left with Chopper.

"Alabasta has a big temperature difference between day and night. The fruits grown here are high in sugar. Let's go buy some fruit bars."

"Damn it! I was in the palace, how did I end up here?!"

At this time, on another street, a green-haired man with bandages all over his body and three knives on his waist was walking out of the alley with an impatient look on his face.

"Don't go, Mr. Swordsman~~"

In the alley behind Zoro, a woman with a cool and charming figure chased out, shouting:

"Our dancers are all 18 years old and beautiful. Please come in and take a look."

“I actually caught up with you.”

Hearing the voice, Zoro's face turned green, he ran away with gritted teeth, "Asshole, how did those four-eyed and curly-browed guys deal with these guys?"

Chapter 63 Goodbye, Friend A

As night falls, the bright moon generously casts its moonlight, illuminating this barren land as always.

The lights in most rooms of the palace were off, only one room still had a bright light on, and it was not very lively inside at that moment.

A group of people were gathered together, watching the duel between the three people in the center that was about to decide the outcome.

"Royal bomb, finally it's a pair of A, hey, I win!" Weiwei smiled and lightly pressed the pair of A, excitedly stretched out her hand for money.

"What the hell, Zoro? The landlord actually won!"

Luffy reluctantly paid the money and shouted in dissatisfaction: "I always lose when I'm the landlord!"

"Who do you think you'll lose if you're on the same team with, asshole!"

"Hahaha~~"

Zoro shouted back, pulling out his purse and giving Vivi a few coins.

This caused everyone to laugh.

Nami continued to taunt Luffy: "Isn't it normal for someone like you who only relies on luck to play cards to lose?"

"What are you talking about? I've won many times before, okay?"

"Hehe, thank you very much." Weiwei took the money with a smile and put the cards in order.

She used her slender fingers to tuck her long sky-blue hair behind her fair ears, then adjusted her skirt and stood up, smiling:

"That's enough for today. We're going to set sail tomorrow, so we should go to bed early tonight."

As soon as the words fell, the originally lively room suddenly became quiet. Everyone began to lower their heads and no one spoke.

Everyone had a different expression, but they all looked a little lost, and no one knew what they were thinking.

Gradually, the atmosphere became a little awkward.

After a while of silence, Zoro seemed unable to bear this atmosphere, so he stood up and walked out the door. "I'm thirsty. I'm going to find some wine."

After the faint voice disappeared, the room returned to silence, leaving only the sound of Zoro's footsteps getting farther and farther away.

"What's wrong with everyone?" Weiwei spoke first, with a look of embarrassment on her face.

"You guys aren't usually like this. You're going to set sail tomorrow, so be cheerful."

Still no one responded, as if waiting for someone to say something first.

Even Sanji changed his usual behavior and just stood quietly at the window, smoking and staring at the moon in a daze.

"Please stop doing this, or wait for me."

Weiwei pursed her lips and her voice gradually became weaker. Halfway through her speech, she ran out with her skirt gathered up on both sides of her thighs.

Reiner could only scratch his blond hair helplessly.

They had invited Weiwei when they were having dinner before, asking her if she wanted to go out to sea with them. They had been sailing together from Whiskey Peak to now for almost half a month.

At that time, Ikalem, Bell and other members of the Kingdom Guard were all frightened.

Because they had seen her performance over the past two days, they were afraid that Vivi would really follow them to become a pirate.

It was not easy for them to accept that a princess of a country became a pirate.

On the contrary, Cobra didn't say anything. He didn't want to influence Vivi's decision, so he left directly.

But Weiwei finally refused. The country had just experienced three years of war and now was the time to rebuild.

As one of the spiritual pillars of this country, she felt that she should stay and shoulder this responsibility.

Even though she really wanted to, she was eager to continue her adventure with them.

But she still refused. Although Vivi was often teased and cried by Reiner, she was a very strong girl and very responsible.

Originally, everyone in the group understood, but when they were faced with separation, they couldn't help but feel lost and disappointed.

"Will Vivi come to see us off tomorrow?" Chopper's eyes were already filled with tears, and he pulled Luffy's hand.

"I don't know." Luffy looked calm. Unlike when he was pulling others on board, he didn't pester Vivi.

For Vivi, she has a reason to stay and lead the people to rebuild Alabasta. This is Vivi's adventure.

"Tears are not suitable for saying goodbye." Reiner stood up first and walked towards his room.

"Even if she's not on the ship, she's still our partner. How can we set sail with such a mood? Our partners will be embarrassed."

"Reiner is right, we need to cheer up."

Nami stood up and ran in the direction where Weiwei left, "I want to say goodbye to Weiwei properly."

The remaining people in the room also walked out the door and followed Nami.

At this time, in a simply decorated room, besides a desk and a bed, there was only a bookshelf leaning against the wall.

Apart from the bookshelves neatly filled with books, there are not many other objects in the room, but it is spacious and even has a separate terrace.

Weiwei was sitting on the terrace in a sleeveless white dress, hugging her legs and burying her face in her arms.

A long sky blue hair was casually draped over her fair neck.

The silvery moonlight shining on the girl made her look lonely and desolate. It was hard to imagine that this princess who was supported by everyone could have such a lonely side.

Boom boom boom!

"Weiwei, it's us."

Hearing the knock on the door and the familiar call, Weiwei raised her head and quickly wiped her face with her arm.

She rubbed her tearful eyes, walked over quickly with a forced smile and opened the door, fearing that the other person would leave if she was a step late.

crunch~

When she opened the door, Vivi saw Luffy and his group, all crowded in the corridor outside the door, grinning and laughing.

"Everyone."

Weiwei covered her mouth. Even though the other party didn't do anything and even though she told herself to hold it in, she couldn't help crying when she saw them coming to comfort her.

Nami went forward and hugged Vivi, and she couldn't help crying, followed by Chopper, Luffy, Usopp and Sanji.

Looking at the crowd of people wailing in the room, even Reiner couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat and scratched his head.

What a bunch of people! They just said they would cheer up and come over to say goodbye properly, but as soon as they came over, they started crying like tearful people before they even opened their mouths.

After a while, a few people sat on the floor, chatting intermittently, with only the dim light illuminating the room.

Chat about the giant uncle and dinosaurs in the small garden, the bear climbing competition in the winter island, and the deadly hot days and deadly cold nights in the desert.

They talked about the next island, which is the famous Holiday Garden, and how to build Alabasta in the future.