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shoulder said, and the others nodded violently with expressions of great agreement.

"...I'm not that weak anymore, I can also defeat bad guys!" As if unwilling to be looked down upon by others, Aile replied with puffed cheeks, somewhat dissatisfied.

But everyone didn't believe his unconvinced words like a child, and they still rubbed Aile's head with a loving expression.

"Wahhaha, it's better for the children to hide obediently. We haven't used it yet and need the protection of children. It's enough for you to protect yourself." Buma, who has a bright personality, kneaded Aile's face as dough several times Let him go.

However, during a burst of joy and leisure, Flo, who was on duty at the observation deck above, suddenly leaned out and shouted downwards: "There are other pirate ships, about 45 degrees away, 15 minutes away!"

With such a shout, everyone jumped up immediately, changing the relaxed and leisurely atmosphere just now, those who pulled the sails, those who prepared the weapons prepared their weapons, their movements were very neat, it can be seen that they are very interested in this kind of life. How skillful.

And Grandpa Barber, the oldest navigator on board, immediately pushed Elle down the cabin to the pilothouse, preventing him from staying on the deck.

"Hey, ah...I want to take a look, why don't you let me..." Aile, who wanted to join in the fun, turned his head to look at Ede who was standing on the deck commanding, and let Barber drag him down. .

"You'd better stay here, and we'll talk about it later when everyone starts training you!" Grandpa Barber, like a kind elder, patted Aile on the head as if to appease his troubled grandson, and then began to focus on steering.

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They didn't intend to run away, but when the two ships met in battle, they still had to minimize the damage of the ships. After all, a ship was an important tool for their pirates to eat, and it would be troublesome if it broke down.

When the two sides got closer, Aile, who saw another pirate ship from the porthole, couldn't help but stare, because that pirate ship was much bigger than their sirens, and the crew members who were staring at the edge of the ship were probably several of them. times.

The most important thing is that the black muzzle protruding from the hull is facing their direction.

"Wow, ah...Grandpa Barber, it's a cannonball!" Ayler stared wide-eyed, while counting those gun holes. There should be more than [-] of them, right?

But in the face of the pirate ship's apparent intention to serve with shells, Grandpa Barber just snorted with disdain, and didn't pay attention to the ship's upcoming attack at all, instead showing a somewhat belligerent look. , staring at the other ship.

Oops... It really is that people are old-hearted... Looking at Barber's attitude, Aile once again realized that there are absolutely no so-called peaceful elements on this ship.

"Little guy, there are some guns in the box over there, you go and take them for self-defense." Barber suddenly turned his head as if thinking of something, and nudged at the box under the side cabinet with his chin, asking Aile to get it.

Aile obediently went to open the box, and found several beautiful guns full of classical patterns inside. They all looked like antiques, but the gloss was like a new gun that had just been made. The length of a wrist, with a large bag of bullets beside it.

Although technology is prohibited on the Forbidden Sea, things like guns are one of the few weapons that can be used, which are interlocked and drawn by mechanisms.

Although he wanted to admire these guns as beautiful as works of art, Aile also knew that now was not the time to enjoy them leisurely. He hurriedly studied the loading methods of these guns, but he couldn't seem to figure out why, so he could only go here Knock there and shake it, so that Barber can only smile and shake his head, and reach out to him, motioning for Aile to give him the gun.

Barbour pushed open the magazine under the butt of the gun, and filled the bullets neatly.

"This kind of gun can be fired continuously. It is not necessary to activate the safety before each shot. It is enough to fire it once after loading, and then aim slightly upwards, but not too much. This is because we are aiming The line of sight is not in line with the position where the bullet is fired, and only slightly upward can you hit your target more accurately, understand?"

Before Barber handed the gun to Ayler, he explained to Ayler how to use it a little bit, but Ailer still had a half-understanding look on his face.

It doesn't matter if you don't understand...the mascot...Bubber couldn't help thinking silently in his heart, but immediately felt a little shameful because of his biased heart.If it were someone else or his former subordinates, who had long been yelled at by him for not making progress, and served him with old punches, how could they have such a laissez-faire mentality.

Not advisable ah not advisable.

Barber turned his head and focused on controlling the rudder, allowing the ship to avoid most of the attacks sensitively, until the opponent's ship got closer and closer, and finally approached and slightly collided unavoidably. Although it was only a small collision, it was also The ship shook, and Ailer, who was caught off guard, almost fell.

Fortunately, most of the furniture in the cabin was fixed, and Aile stood upright after supporting the things next to him, but he still looked out the window curiously, with curiosity and interest in his eyes.

Then the sound of shouting and killing could be heard on the upper floor, which lasted for a long time. Aile was unavoidably worried about the crew members above, but seeing that Barber reacted calmly and showed no signs of panic, he gradually felt relieved down.

The waiting time always makes people feel tormented. Finally, the sound of metal impacts and gunshots from above dropped sharply, and gradually quieted down. Aile felt that he could hardly stay and rush out.

Barber looked at him with some interest, and felt that the child was like a big dog anxiously circling in circles waiting for the owner to return, as if he wanted to rush out at any time to bite those guys who wanted to harm his owner .

And that owner is the captain of their Sirens.

Everyone on the Siren knows that although Ayler is always obediently doing things according to everyone's orders, he does not follow everyone's orders blindly. Some orders are beyond his own understanding and acceptance, and he will show He refused with a troubled and bewildered expression, but so far, Ide's order has not caused him to have such a reaction.

He always showed joy and joy to any order from Ide, without the slightest dislike. Anyone can see Aile's simple and easy-to-understand admiration and affection for Ide, and that kind of emotion will become deeper sooner or later. Something more different, like Ed used to be.It's just that Edo doesn't seem to be aware of this yet, thinking that Ailer just admires him, and he only treats Ailer as a younger brother or a pet-like existence.

It's like "that person" also treated Ed with the same attitude.

But will there be a day when the pet's status will surpass that person's existence in Ide's heart?Barber thinks this is not impossible. The distance between time and space will sooner or later fade the indelible trace in Ide's heart, and this pet's "persistence"...seems quite strong, and it is not impossible that in the future One day, he successfully entered Edo's heart.

He had that hunch.

Moreover, observations over the past few days have made Barbour feel that the most special thing about this child is the reaction that is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Sometimes he wonders, is that really what a child who is too innocent and ignorant should have? ?

Even when he saw Yide deal with the enemy with his own hands, and his hands were stained with bright red blood, he never showed a trace of fear. Enemies who are seriously injured and are losing life gradually.

He can understand the reason why the weak prey on the strong in this sea area, and he can also understand the rules of survival here. Although he will have pity and sympathy, he has never interceded for those people.

Sometimes, Barber would feel the cleanliness in those emerald green pupils, not the pure ignorance and innocence, but the indifference to see through everything in this world, which made Barber feel that this child is incredible.

"I said, Elle..."

"Huh?" Hearing the old elder suddenly calling himself, Aile, who was bored studying how to use the gun in his hand, raised his head and looked at Barbour with a puzzled expression.

"These days, you've almost gotten used to the life on the boat, right?" Seeing that Aile nodded because of his question, Barber continued to ask.

"Then how do you feel about everyone? For example, if we are pirates who burn, kill and loot, won't we be afraid of us? Didn't you want to plead for those people?"

For Barber's question, Ayler seemed to be thinking, but answered him somewhat naturally.

"No, this is the law of survival here, isn't it? Since they want to survive in this sea area and want to be pirates to rob treasures and kill people, they should know and understand that there are risks in doing so. It is their own decision Those who take this path can't blame themselves for being counterattacked by others one day, they can only blame themselves for their lack of ability, can't they?"

What he said made Barber look surprised, as if he was surprised that Ayler would say this.

"Didn't someone say it? Killers always kill them. When a person commits a crime, he should think about the price he should pay, instead of crying when he is sentenced to death after killing someone." Please forgive me, then who will forgive those victims...the blood and lives in the hands of those people are no less than those of the captain, and when they become a member of the pirates, they should have this kind of awareness."

Barber watched Aile say such mature remarks with that immature and beautiful face, and suddenly he laughed and patted Aile on the shoulder, forcefully