“Then what did you do there? Captain Israel isn’t the type of person who would invite and talk to someone about the weather. And I know you. Even though you have that slacked off expression painted on your face, you’re a sly fox that wants nothing more but to benefit yourself and your sister.”

I didn’t reply to Azure’s words and remained silent. But after a few moments, I gave in and answered whatever this girl wanted from me. “I just came to visit her. Again, I do not have any ill intentions towards your captain-...”

“Bullshit!” Azure said, as she accidentally… or deliberately raised her voice. But the moment she realised she caught the attention of the nearby pirates, Azure cleared her throat and repeated her words. “Bullshit. Like I’ve said, Arata. You wouldn’t do such a thing. And I wouldn’t believe that you’re just there visiting as if the Captain is your friend!”

“Before cutting me off, care to listen to the entire explanation? Well, it’s not that I will tell everything I know,