"Then…you can stay for now.”
In the morning, Arthur sat on a beach chair with his legs crossed elegantly. He looked at Robin, who was being untied by Nami, and said,""From now on, you are a trainee on our ship, a temporary partner.”
"Apprentice crew member, temporary companion?”Robin was stunned for a moment. He then looked down at Nami, who was helping her untie her and winking at her. He couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart.
Robin had never felt this way since he escaped from Ohara when he was eight years old. Even if she had, it was because she was inexperienced and had been deceived by others.
Now, as a prisoner, he could have handed him over to the navy to exchange for a huge bounty, but he was released. Moreover, Arthur said that it was Nami's decision to release him.
Moreover, they seemed to want to accept her. There was no doubt that Nami's feelings were real.
That was why Robin was so touched.
"From now on, we'll be partners, Robin.”After untying Robin, Nami held her hands and smiled sincerely.
"Thank you, Nami…"
"It's nothing. I'm very happy to be Robin's partner.”Nami shook her head. There was no falsehood in her words. Although she could not trust Robin 100% yet, she really wanted to accept this senior who had a similar fate to her.
"Ah…Me too." Robin smiled gently, his eyes firm and did not say anything else.
Arthur, who was behind Nami, naturally saw everything.
Arthur pinched his chin and looked at Robin thoughtfully.
There was no doubt that Nami's actions had touched Robin. At least in Robin's heart, he had a better impression of Nami than anyone else.
Perhaps this was the kind of friendship that two women with the same fate had after resonating.
However, Arthur, who knew Robin's personality, naturally did not believe that she would join him so readily.
If it was before the two of them had a conversation, Robin might have pretended to join him. However, Nami had a good impression of her, and she knew that she was a wanted criminal of the government. Especially since she didn't know Arthur's true strength, staying on this ship would only bring endless trouble to Nami and Arthur.
If Robin really treated Nami as a friend, she would never let herself implicate Nami.
Then, she only had two choices.
One was to agree temporarily, and when they reached Alabastan, they would find an opportunity to leave quietly.
The other was that she had a very deep relationship with Nami, so she couldn't help but stay on this ship. In the end, she was found by the navy or government agencies and chose to walk the path of the original novel.
Seeing Robin agree so readily, Arthur guessed that Robin might choose the former.
Arthur sighed.
The current Robin was very similar to the Nami of the past. Before the inner demons were completely removed, it was impossible for him to completely integrate into their group.
However…
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Arthur's eyes turned deep as he thought of a solution.
It wasn't a complicated plan. It was simply to give Robin a sense of security, just like how Nami had seen him looking down on everything like a god.
The current Robin was nothing more than a lonely and pitiful person who lacked a sense of security.
……
With the addition of Robin, the small cabin sailboat began to become lively.
The atmosphere and environment had also changed greatly.
Arthur was the first to suffer. There was a woman on the ship, so he couldn't stay in the same room as Nami. He moved to the deck to sleep, and the room in the cabin was given to Nami and Robin.
Nami, who finally had a close friend, became more lively than before. She could chat with Robin about female matters without any scruples.
Outside the deck, Arthur didn't need to look at the domineering aura, but his extraordinary hearing could vaguely hear the conversation inside.
Compared to the lively Nami, Robin was more like a caring older sister. She was always a gentle listener by the side. When she heard something funny and happy, she would also purse her lips and smile. The temperament of the two formed a contrast.
As time passed, Nami and Robin's relationship became closer and closer, like sisters.
As a bystander, Arthur witnessed their changes with his own eyes.
Compared to Nami, Arthur and Robin's relationship was average, and they acted as captains.
However, Arthur could still feel Robin's gentleness and thoughtfulness in his daily behavior.
Usually, it was Nami who woke him up. But sometimes, at night or in the early morning, the strange weather of the Great Sea Route would change. Sometimes it would snow, sometimes it would hail, or in the morning when the sun was about to rise and Nami was still asleep, Robin, who had sharp senses, would take the initiative to wake Arthur up.
When the weather was cold, Robin would occasionally wake up and secretly use his ability to observe the outside. When he found that Arthur's blanket had fallen, he would use his ability to cover him up.
If the small cabin sailboat was a family, Arthur would be the younger brother and also the head of the family. Nami would be the younger sister, and Robin would be the older sister.
A dignified younger brother, a lively and cute younger sister, and a mature and steady older sister.
……
Twenty days had passed in the blink of an eye since Robin was captured and turned from a prisoner to a temporary companion.
After sailing for more than half a month without stopping, the small cabin sailboat moved at a snail's speed compared to the large sailboat due to the gradual reduction of food. Finally, they arrived at the waters of Shengting Island.
As they got closer and closer, the small cabin sailboat also encountered other ships on the sea. There were merchant ships, pirate ships, and even the bounty hunter organization of the Baroque Workshop.
However, because the small cabin sailboat was too small and did not have a pirate flag, it was obvious that it was not rich. No one found trouble with it.
"Ah…we're finally here. This ship is really slow.”
On the deck, Nami leaned against the railing and said weakly.
"Ah, there's no other way. After all, the great sea route is too big.”Robin chuckled.
Arthur walked to Nami's side and put his hand on her head. He rubbed her hair and said,""If we can't take it, we'll get a bigger transport on this island.”
"Hehe…I was just joking.”Nami stuck out her tongue and smiled slyly.
This ship was the vessel of her friendship with Arthur and Robin. Nami already had a certain affection for this ship. Before she had a real ship, she did not want to change it.
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