Seventh: Volume 10 [Parts 1 to 8] by Yomu Mishima

Author:Yomu Mishima
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 113: Roland

As morning came around, Roland opened his eyes and washed his face.

It was then that a man—an office worker who rarely boarded the ships—approached him.

“Hey, Roland. How long are you planning to let that adventurer approach the young lady?”

Like Roland, he’d come along on this unfamiliar voyage for the sake of the trade deal. Strictly speaking, he was Roland’s superior.

“I-I’m sorry. I’m cautioning him on a regular basis.”

“Hmph! Don’t be so full of yourself.”

“That’s not my intention.”

“I’m letting this slide because you’re Gina’s favorite, but don’t think for a second a beggar like you can act out forever. Know your place.”

After spitting those sharp words, the man returned to his quarters.

Roland sighed. “Yes, I know I’m hated.”

Exchanges like these had become a daily occurrence for him. Many didn’t appreciate that Roland was in the good graces of both Vera and Gina.

“As I thought, I don’t deserve to be around Ms. Gina.”

His shoulders drooped, weighed down by a hint of sadness.

***

The next morning, the waves were calm, and I could hardly feel them rocking the ship. When I stepped out on deck, the sunlight was practically blinding.

Despite the battle they’d had just the day before, the sailors were going about their work as usual. Some of them were scrubbing off the aftermath with large deck brushes, and a handful of adventurers were helping them.

“Honestly, you lot are amazing. Hard to believe you need us to guard you,” one of the adventurers lauded them.

The sailors flexed their brawny arms in response. “Every day’s life-or-death out on the ocean! We’re counting on you too!”

The adventurers trying to get along with the sailors—well, they were probably the smart ones. They were working hard at the scene in the hopes of being hired by the Trēs Firm.

But as I approached, those same sailors took on blatant faces of disgust.

Apparently, my efforts to approach Vera had made me quite a few enemies.

“Well I’ll be,” I muttered.

The situation wasn’t looking too good. This ship was their territory, and turning them against me wasn’t a wise move. Yet, they were already seeing me as their sworn foe. No wonder Roland was so concerned for my safety; I could easily picture them tossing me overboard and claiming it was an accident.

As I scanned the deck for Vera, a voice called out from behind me.

“You just keep coming back. Haven’t learned a thing, have you? Unfortunately, you won’t get any support. Just give up.”

I turned to see Vera standing under her usual parasol.

I immediately plastered a smile on my face.

“Oh, I’ve given up on that, believe me. But there’s no harm in getting to know you, right? How about we have a little chat?”

At my light remark, Vera put a hand on her hip. “Well, that’s not a terrible offer—as long as it’s not too boring.”

I don’t want her expecting too much from me!

Just then, the sixth head offered some advice from the Jewel.

“This is your chance! Lyle, don’t overthink it. Just tell her about yourself. That gets a laugh more often than not.

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