Pirate's Freedom

"what?"

Looking back and forth at the surrounding furnishings, Noqigao looked slightly dazed.

"Um……"

Ila pretended to be calm, imitating her father's example and rubbing her chin.

In Tata Tote's grocery store, Ira was sitting on a small ladder, Nokigao was standing next to the shelf, and Nami disappeared without a trace.

"..."

There was a moment of silence.

After a moment-

“Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!”

……

There was darkness all around, and Nami stood in a beam of light.

"here……"

Because the transition was too fast, Nami hadn't reacted yet.

"where is it?"

Click——!

suddenly.

The big lights above the head shined, illuminating the well-designed stage in front of them and the auditorium behind them that stretched out of sight.

To the dynamic music, the host with a Poke Ball on his head appeared from the backstage wearing a suit and performing dynamic dance steps.

The audience suddenly became crowded, and rows of guys with poke ball heads stood up, applauding and cheering endlessly.

"Welcome to participate in the sailing knowledge quiz -"

"Hey! Let me out quickly!!"

Finally finding the target, Nami looked unhappy.

"My mother was in the navy, I'm warning you-"

"Let's wait and see—"

The host stopped dancing and opened his arms to Nami.

"Who can become a billionaire——"

They were all 1-yuan bills, and countless Baileys were sprinkled down one after another, forming a thick layer on the stage like fallen leaves that had not been swept all autumn.

"I attended!!"

With a 'swish' sound, Nami raised her hands.

"IMMEDIATELY!! IMMEDIATELY!! I want to sign up!!!"

"A warm round of applause for you!"

The host turned around gracefully, covering his head with one hand and pointing at Nami with the other.

"Our slogan is—"

The Poke Ball spectators shouted in unison.

"PokemonGetDaze!!!"

……

In the world of Pokémon, there is a well-known common sense.

Various Poke Balls make it easier to catch the corresponding Pokémon.

The diving ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon that live in water; the moon ball has a miraculous effect on Pokémon that evolved from the moon stone; the larger the heavy ball is, the heavier it is and the easier it is to catch; the ultra ball is basically only useful for ultra monsters Have an effect.

But the Master Ball has a [-]% chance of catching any type of Pokémon.

……

In the grocery store.

"clam down!"

Pressing Nuoqigao's shoulders with both hands, Ila stood on tiptoes with a firm look on her face.

"Anyway, calm down!"

After 1 minute of silence.

"Anyway—"

Ila turned around and ran out.

"Go to dad first!"

"Don't give up! Ira!"

This time it was Nuoqiu who grabbed her.

"Our game isn't over yet!"

……

"The first question! Please listen to the question——"

"What are the floating states of a ship during navigation?"

"A: One type; B: Two types; C: Three types..."

"too easy!"

With a 'pop' sound, Nami on the player's bench pressed the button in front of her with high spirits.

"D! Four kinds!"

"Congratulations to our contestants, you have earned yourself a hundred Baileys."

"The next question is worth two hundred beli. Please listen to the question——"

The host did a set of chest-expanding exercises, and a screen lowered from the stage.

"In sailing, the selection of wind direction angle is an important part of the windward angle straight sailing technology. The sailing vessel's equipment, wind speed, swell, flow direction and operating technology are all influencing factors. Then, in the following specific situations, the wind direction angle …”

……

"Yes, you need to calm down first."

Ila led Nokigao, and the two of them sat cross-legged on the ground.

"Then--"

The index finger and thumb form a circle, and the fingers resemble the shape of a peacock.

"Let your heart—"

Their hands were gently spread on their knees, and their expressions were peaceful and tranquil.

"Turn into nothingness..."

……

While trying hard to recall the "Detailed Explanation of Sea Charts" that she had just read a few pages in, Nami suddenly had a flash of inspiration in her mind.

"The answer is B!"

"The answer is correct! One million Baileys is already yours!"

"Now we have reached another important level——"

The host gestured.

"You can choose to leave with 100 million Baileys, or -"

The host's voice became excited.

"Challenge our ultimate [-] million Baileys grand prize!"

"But, from here on, there is no option to quit!"

"I……"

Big sweat dripped from her face, and Nami was struggling fiercely in her heart.

"besides--"

A curvy sailboat painted pearl white appeared on the big screen.

"So beautiful, so proud—"

"Limited-time special full-sail shipment - the Billion Baileys! Only [-] million Baileys!"

"..."

There was a burning fire in his eyes.

【This is me——】

Nami had a sudden realization in her heart——

【What a fork in the road of life! 】

"my choice--"

She took a long breath, her small chest swelled high, and finally let it all out.

"You have to fight with all your strength!"

[The real battle begins now! 】

"Next question! Please listen to the question——"

"The scientist who invented the method of using sea floor stones to cross the windless zone, allowing the navy to freely travel to other seas, what is his name?"

"A: Vinsmoke Gage; B: Caesar Courant; C: Vegapunk; D: DR. Indigo."

Starting from the question worth 200 million Baileys, the following questions were completely beyond Nami's knowledge.

however……

"I choose C!"

Maybe it was fate, or maybe it was talent. Just relying on intuition, Nami passed all the obstacles along the way and reached the last level in danger.

"The last question, please listen to the question——"

"On the route of the Grand Line, weather and sea currents do not change according to common sense. Therefore, ordinary compasses cannot find the correct direction on the Grand Line. The recording pointer can record the magnetic force that attracts islands to each other. Use To guide the direction of the next island, but in some extremely special circumstances, such as the end of the Grand Line..."

"..."

Holding the sides of the table tightly with both hands, Nami lowered her head and remained silent.

She had no clue about the last question.

But it's not time to give up yet.

The weapons you strive to retain are meant to be used at this time.

"When introducing the rules, say——"

Nami's sharp eyes met the button on the host's head.

"I have a secret weapon that can only be used once!"

"exactly."

The host's voice shone like a ray of light.

"You can apply for spectator assistance, or remove an error option."

"Spectator assistance outside the venue!"

Nami perked up.

"Sorry, this feature is temporarily unavailable."

"puff--"

Almost out of breath, Nami yelled with fangs.

"Then what else are you talking about! Remove a wrong option!"

"So--"

"Remove option C."

[Not good! 】

Nami's heart sank heavily.

[This is the most unlikely option! 】

"..."

【Belmer】

"It's [-] million Baileys——"

【NOQIGO】

The host's voice was solemn and solemn.

"Still nothing -"

【Nami】

There was a burst of noise from the auditorium.

"The last option——"

【Tata Tot】

Like the harmony of a choir in church.

“All will be revealed!!!”

【And Ajian】

"..."

Nami closed her eyes and whispered in her mind.

[Although there is no off-site assistance, but...]

"I choose—"

【Lend me your strength! ! ! 】

Roaring in her heart, Nami used all her strength to slam down the button in front of her! !

"[D]!!!"

……

A little girl from the East China Sea, Nami, who was born in Cocoa Nishi Village, is one question away from winning [-] million Beli.

How did she do it?

A: She cheated; B: She was lucky; C: She was a genius; D: Everything was destined.

……

"Ah! I remember!"

Ila, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly stood up from the ground and hurriedly climbed up the small ladder without waiting for Nokigao to ask anything.

After a moment, she came down from the ladder again and raised the neatly stacked cubes that were originally under the elf ball in her hand.

"and this!"

The two of them unfolded the paper together.

"manual……"

……

"Hey...ha...drink..."

Two little girls lay on the floor, trying to reach into the bottom of the shelves.

"It seems to be on your side..."

Nuo Qigao's voice was breathless.

"Is it enough...Ila..."

"Enough!"

Ila, whose face was covered with dust, raised her right hand high, and the half-purple and half-white elf ball shimmered in her little hand.

"Master Ball!"

……

The verdict of fate finally arrived.

"Going through many difficulties~Facing the torture of the soul~"

Thin drops of sweat formed a stream.

“Congratulations to our competitors.”

Nami clasped her trembling hands.

"Finally won the final ultimate prize——"

"Yah--"

Nami jumped on the stage, raised her head and waved her fist to the sky.

"Drink...!!!"

Crackling! ! !

The Poké Balls in the audience stood up and applauded vigorously.

"One hundred million Baileys is yours!"

Loud cheers like a storm!Big cheers!

Endless Bailey rushed towards her like a whirlwind, breathing in the fragrance of money in the air, Nami opened her arms with an intoxicated expression——

……

Ila threw the elf ball in her hand to the ground and shouted with great momentum.

"Come out! Nami!"

The elf ball that hit the ground bounced up again, opened with a click in mid-air, and shot out a bright light. The condensed light gradually turned into a human shape...

Feeling nervous and excited in their hearts, Nokigao and Nami didn't dare to express their anger. They looked at the scene in front of them with four eyes without blinking.

Bright white light spots floated, and Nami finally appeared again.

"Nami——!! We are so worried..."

Noqigao and Ila, who were about to hug him, stopped.

They saw a sad expression that made those who heard it sad and those who saw it shed tears.

"……mine……"

Looking at her empty hands, Nami slowly raised her head.

"Where's the one hundred million... Bailey...?"

……

Nokigao and Ila gathered around Nami.

The crumpled instruction manual fell to the floor.It has obviously been read over and over many times.

"what……"

Nami was on her knees, with her arms propped up on a chair.

"What is this...I don't understand it at all..."

Nami lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs, and crystal tears fell from her eyes.

"Isn't it just a competition? Is it necessary to be so passionate and dedicated?"

"Nami..."

Ila whispered.

"Orange juice drinking contest..."

"never mind……"

Nami stood up calmly.

"Nothing matters anymore..."

"By the way, I forgot that I haven't drunk the juice yet."

Nami walked around Ila in despair.

"Go first."

she muttered to herself.

"No wonder I felt something was wrong from the beginning..."

"Nami, don't forget..."

After hesitating for a moment, Nuo Qigao turned around and called her out.

"We need to clean up quickly, Tata Tot will be back to check."

"..."

Nami stood motionless with her back to her.

"Ah……"

In the warm sunshine, a tear shines brightly.

……

After wandering around for a while, Tata Tot unknowingly came to the police station again and chatted with Kensuke who was also doing nothing.

"Tata Tot...you..."

Jianzhu wanted to speak but stopped.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"You smile so treacherously..."

"..."

Tata Tot touched the corners of his mouth.

The next second, his whole face became upright and solemn.

"Ajian, you are wrong."

"is it?"

Kensuke rubbed his eyes, somewhat suspecting that there was something wrong with his vision.

"Strange... I really saw it wrong..."

Let me make a statement here——

Everything that happened above, the entire process, had nothing to do with Tata Tot.

Tata Tot did nothing.