Pirate's Freedom

More than a dozen sunrises and sunsets, the sparkling sea is like a gentle mother, and the waves gently caress the Billionaire sailing on the sea.

"It's so peaceful. It's been so peaceful these past few days. Why hasn't it changed at all?"

Staggering out of the cabin, Nokigao was lazily unable to muster any energy.

"Idiot Nokigao! I already said it once when we set off!"

Nami despised her while running up and down with energy.

"Where we are now is a safe route that our predecessors have concluded based on wisdom and experience after countless arduous efforts. Of course there will be no problems!"

After looking southwest for a while, she grabbed the rigging and slipped down from the mast.

"Bailey, what's our speed now?"

"Report to Captain Nami that within the next 5 hours, the ship's speed will remain at about 20 knots."

Bailey reports.

"Huh? Bailey!"

Suddenly feeling energetic, Noqigao asked quickly.

"What's going to go wrong in five hours? Is the storm coming again!"

"Of course not, Nuo Qigao..."

No need to wait for Bailey to answer, Nami sighed first.

"Because we'll be here in five hours."

"Oh oh oh~!"

He was holding a blue satchel across his body and raising his hands in the air.

Ila ran out of the cabin with a clatter.

"Glass Bead Island~! Here I come~!"

……

The birthplace of East China Sea fashion, Glass Bead Island.

In the center of the island is a rounded, lush mountain peak. Around the mountain peak, row upon row of buildings rise upwards in an orderly manner.

Huge [FUNKY! 】The signboard is erected on the mountainside and is clearly visible even on the sea several miles away.

Viewed from a distance on the top of the mountain, the top of a tower looks like a toothpick, and the spherical glass building shines brightly in the sunlight.

This is how Glass Bead Island got its name.

Passing through the [WELCOME] arch bridge decorated with colored lights, the beautiful Billionaire docked elegantly into the port.

The busy port is noisy. Every moment here, a large number of ships leave and enter the port one after another.

Three small figures stood beside a ship that had just entered the harbor.

The port manager leaned over with a smile on his overalls bearing the Glass Bead Island logo.

"This kid, please ask..."

"I am the captain of this ship!"

As if she was dissatisfied with this attitude of coaxing children, Nami spoke aggressively.

"Just say something if you have anything to say!"

"Uh……"

The port management didn't know what to say.

"Attention! Attention! All attention!"

Suddenly a loud broadcast came from the watchtower.

"Parest's fleet is coming! Clear berths [-], [-] and [-] immediately! Be ready for berths [-] and [-]! Fees will be settled during registration..."

Under the hurried instructions, hundreds of staff members became more and more hurried and began to rush for the incoming guests.

"Ah... do you need... to pay?"

Nami's momentum immediately weakened, and Nokigao and Ila also looked nervous.

"..."

Relying on good professionalism, the port managers maintained their facial expressions.

So much time has passed, and no one has disembarked from this strange ship. According to the established rules, boarding the ship for inspection is prohibited here...

That being the case...

"You do not need to pay. Except for merchant ships selling goods locally, all ships arriving at Glass Bead Island do not need to pay. This is just a routine inquiry and registration."

"Shuashua" made a mark inconspicuously in a few strokes, put away the registration book in his hand, and the administrator greeted politely.

"Welcome to Glass Bead Island, I wish you an unforgettable experience during your trip."

After a while...

Even though he was far away, the manager couldn't help but look back at the sailboat.

"..."

There are many people like him around this berth, and the Billion Bailey can be said to have attracted much attention.

after all.

In terms of appearance alone, the Billionaire also possesses a unique beauty that naturally exudes and transcends design.

And in such a world and in such an era, one can imagine how popular such a ship is.

"Humph……"

Under the gazes from all around, Nami took the lead, and the group walked out of the port in a majestic manner.

"I want to participate in the [Drag Dance Contest]~!"

Walking on the strange circle ground, amidst the bustling crowds of people on the street, Ila jumped happily.

The drag dance competition, a famous symbol of Glass Bead Island, is held at least once every month throughout the year.

Ever since I heard it from an old man who often went to sea, participating in this competition has been one of Ila's life goals.

"I've thought about it for a long time! Sign up first! Then go to the [Sumo Panda] main store! Then wear [Sumo Panda] clothes to participate in the competition!"

"But...[Sumo Panda] is very expensive! I thought we were just going for a stroll!"

"Humph~!"

Smiling proudly, Ila buried her head in her satchel, rummaged around for a while, and proudly took out a bulging, whale-shaped wallet.

"Dang, Dang, Dang, little whale hiding money~!"

The zipper of the wallet was the whale's tail fin, and Ila opened it specially to show them.

There are also coins, and there are also banknotes, one hundred pele, five hundred pele, and the largest one is a thousand pele bill.

A rough estimate is that there are at least [-] to [-] beli.

"So much money! Ira, how long have you been saving?"

Nokigao exclaimed.

"Three years!"

"awesome!"

"I told you, I've been prepared for a long time~!"

As he walked along the street, he passed by several people.

There are gradually more and more people dressing up as characters in the story, various legendary creatures, and even wearing bulky hoods and strange costumes.

Until we reached an open area, in the middle of the square.

Above the stage background, which is as gorgeous as a crown, the huge logo of [MIRRORBALLDANCECONTEST] shines brightly.

All the dancing masters from the entire East China Sea gathered here.

Some guys who couldn't wait had already started dancing there, fighting each other from near and far.

There was a long and twisted queue in front of the registration office.

"We want to sign up!"

After finally squeezing to the front, Ila raised her hands high.

"Ira!"

Nokigao said in surprise.

"Are Nami and I going to participate too?"

"Of course~! Everyone~!"

Ira didn't hesitate.

"But we haven't even danced yet!"

Nami hesitated.

"It's easy! I'll teach you right away."

Patting her small breasts, Ila took care of her.

"So……"

Three beautifully printed tickets were handed over with [FunkyStyle] written in cursive letters, and the staff smiled.

"There are three people who have signed up to participate. The competition starts at two o'clock in the afternoon on time. Please remember to participate on time."

After a while, the three of them slowly left the registration office.

"There are so many people!"

“It’s so crowded here!”

"Everyone must be here to participate in the competition~!"

In the turbulent flow of people, the three little girls held hands to avoid being squeezed apart.

Two streets away from the square, [DOCUGOIPANDA], the famous clothing brand of Donghai, is the main store of Sumo Panda.

"welcome--"

As soon as the three little girls entered the door, a waiter with good looks and an attractive figure greeted them and bowed slightly without any contempt.

"This is [Sumo Panda]~!"

"Oh……!"

The three of them looked around with wide eyes.

The soft fragrance and the sound of music fill the air, and clothes with fashionable styles and high-quality fabrics are neatly hung on the racks.

Although they were still little girls, they were also women, and they suddenly felt an emotion rising in their hearts.

"I want a whale! Where are the whale's clothes?"

After swallowing, Ila spoke loudly.

"Dear guests, please come here, this is the [Dress-up Area]."

Under the unfazed guidance of the waiter, the three of them walked deeper into the store and came to a separate area.

All kinds of imaginable and unexpected costumes are gathered here.

"This is it, I want this!"

Ila immediately fell in love with a blue whale doll costume and immediately jumped on it.

"Would you like to see something else?"

The waiter suggested thoughtfully.

"We also have other styles of this doll costume in the same series."

Holding the doll and pretending not to let go, Ila shook her head vigorously.

"No, I don't want to look at anything else, I've already chosen it!"

After a while, Ila couldn't wait to change her clothes and ran out of the changing room.

"I changed it!"

"Ira, you really like whales, but..."

Looking at her appearance, Nokigao hesitated to speak, and finally Nami couldn't help but ask.

"Ira, can you really dance when you are dressed like this?"

"Hmph hum~ hum hum..."

It was exactly like a little whale with two extra legs. Ila was flapping her fins and swaying left and right, looking very proud.

"Nokigao, Nami, you underestimate me!"

"Wait a minute and I'll show you the amazing whale dance moves I've been studying so hard in the village over the years!"

Seeing that the two of them had not made a choice yet, Ila urged them again and again.

"Hurry up and pick! I'll take you to practice together!"

"Eh? Wait a minute! We haven't thought about it yet!"

After hesitating for a while, Nokigao and Nami each chose their clothes.

After all three of them had changed into their clothes, the packed clothes were also placed on the counter.

"The total consumption is [-] beli. Is it a cash payment?"

The waiter who followed them all the way stood at the counter and smiled.

"Well, I have cash."

Ila lowered her head and rummaged through her satchel.

"I have thirty-five thousand six hundred beli..."

but……

Just like this, Ila didn't take out her wallet for a while.

"..."

Her movements slowly stopped.

"What's the matter, Ira?"

Sensing something was wrong, Nami leaned over.

Whoa-!

Ila turned the satchel upside down and shook it vigorously.

Water cups, hairbands, hairpins, tissues, pencils, and all kinds of miscellaneous things fell to the floor with a clang.

The eyes of people in the store were attracted by the sudden noise.

"guest……"

The waiter still kept smiling.

"Did something go wrong?"

"Little whale..."

Staring intently at her empty bag, Ila's big eyes gradually filled with tears.

"It's gone..."

"...!! The money was stolen!!"

Instantly realizing what was happening, after quickly looking around, Nami gritted her teeth and turned around and rushed towards the door.

"I didn't find anything! Damn it!! I'm going to get the money back!!"

But just as she ran to the door, her footsteps suddenly stopped. When she turned around, Ila behind her lowered her head and grabbed her sleeve with her right hand.

"Forget it, Nami, there are so many people here, it's impossible to find her back."

"How can that be done!!"

Nami's face turned red and her chest kept rising and falling.

Regardless of the eyes of the people around her, Nami grabbed Ila's shoulders tightly and shook her hard twice.

"Believe me! Ira, I am the strongest thief!"

"These guests."

The waiter on the side still kept a smile on his face.

"If there is any problem, please move away temporarily. You have already affected the normal store..."

"Nami..."

Ira whispered.

"Let's go……"

"But……"

Nami had no intention of listening to what she said. She only saw Ira's tearful eyes and she was about to cry.

"No matter! Ila, just wait here for me! I will definitely get all the money back!"

Nami took a deep breath and said decisively.

"Nogigao, you stay with Ila!"

"it is good."

Ila's little head was already held in Nokigao's arms.

"Leave things here to me. I'll wait for you to come back."

"Sorry! Sorry! I'm so sorry!"

A crisp, cunning, slightly childish voice came, and a chubby little whale wallet was thrown back.

"It seemed to be too easy to succeed, so I couldn't help but give it a try, and sure enough..."

Nami jumped up and quickly caught the wallet.

"Did you, the bastard, steal it!"

Quickly locking the direction from which the sound came, Nami quickly turned her head.

"The bastard who stole the money Ila had saved for so long and made her cry!"

"Don't say it so harshly, I have principles too."

"You should pay me ten thousand beli to buy me a lesson, it's very cheap~"

"What-what-did-you-say-"

Nokigao and Nami both glared at her, their little fists already hard enough.

"But, thanks to you, I have never been to a place like this."

Wearing a loose, oversized shirt, a girl with violet-like hair stood at the door of the store. She showed a pair of white teeth and smiled like a little fox with an alert look that would run away at any moment.

"The strongest thief? Is that you?"

"Uh hee hee~!"