The logbook of a retired knight

【37】

Andrea was very satisfied with her clarification - Hawkeye is not red-haired, so he can be cleared now!

As for the fact that her other friend Shanks is red-haired, Andrea didn't take it too seriously.

Because it’s not like she and Hawkeye are also swordsmen, and they traveled together for a while and fought pirates together. The intersection of Shanks and the two was in the few days in Rogue Town. After that, they didn’t When we meet again, it is little known that she and Shanks are also friends.

Andrea felt that she had finally done something, and the suitor who harassed her was not red-haired. She should be fine, so she slipped away with Ace.

She didn't know how big an earthquake her words caused, but she took Ace on the return trip to the East China Sea and came to the capital of seven waters again.

After all, she has been on this voyage for some time. Since she just passed by here, it is natural that her ship Roland (named after the famous paladin Roland) needs to be repaired regularly.

Andrea was lucky this time, and just in time for a special holiday in the capital of water to participate in the mask carnival.This grand festival and cheerful atmosphere, coupled with the people in costumes on the street, gave her back a sense of familiarity in the past, and not only reminded her of her previous life—thinking about it, she had already come to this place The world has been there for more than five years.

In fact, at the beginning, Andrea didn't have much sense of belonging to this world, but because of Lu Jiu's presence.And after Lujiu, there was Ace.

So what she said to White Beard at the time was really sincere—for people like Andrea, only with something to protect in their hearts can they have a sense of steadfastness, goals and motivation.

Just like she used to protect the people and companions, and not to disappoint the teacher; now she is for the promise to Lu Jiu, and to protect her adopted son Ace so that he can grow up healthy and happy.

Wearing a golden mask, Andrea looked at the little black-haired boy who followed her closely, and smiled. She bought the local specialty water meat as a snack for the child.

then……

"Ace! How many times have I told you! Wait until you take the food yourself! Don't bite the food while it's still in my hand!"

In short, it seems that the progress of children's gentleman education is about zero.

【38】

When the ship was handed over to the staff of the Water City for maintenance, Andrea also carried Ace around the Water City.The last time I came to Water City, I was in a hurry because I was in a hurry, and Ace was still young at the time, so I didn't have a good time.This time just in time for the mask carnival, she decided to have a good time shopping.

The dishes here use special sea salt, which tastes very good. Andrea even bought some sea salt specially, thinking that if she goes to visit Hawkeye later, she can bring this as a special product.

Ace was originally a child of carnivore, and the taste of the watery meat here is quite delicious. He was full all of a sudden, and was held by Andrea while he was holding him in his arms and sitting in his arms. Play with Bulu——Bluu is a unique creature in the city of water, and it is a means of transportation.

But this time, because of the local customs and customs here after taking a leisurely stroll around the city of water, Andrea also learned something - Tom, the shipbuilder who built the pirate ship for the pirate king Roger, was on this island , and for this he was also executed.

However, because he also wanted to build sea trains, he was given a suspended sentence.He is still devoting himself to the construction now, and will judge after the production is completed.

Andrea hesitated, but after thinking for a while, she took Ace to watch quietly, and found Tom, who is known as the world's number one shipbuilder.

He is the horned murloc of the murloc clan, and Andrea, who had just come out of the murloc island not long ago, even felt a bit of intimacy when she saw him.

Tom devoted himself to the construction of the sea train, and didn't pay much attention to other things. For this beautiful woman with a child who suddenly appeared, he just regarded it as an ordinary person.

Andrea pulled Ace forward, introduced herself politely, chatted a few words with curiosity, and then asked about Roger's character and impression.

Little Ace, who was walking to digest food this time, was also listening, and after learning that Tom was facing trial for building a ship for Roger, he asked Andrea curiously: "Mom, what is the trial? "

"There are many kinds of trials. And this time, it is an inhuman deterrent act by the authority in order to achieve the goal of maintaining its own rule." Andrea looked at Ace, whose expression became serious after hearing this sentence , knowing that the other party didn't understand at all, she smiled and rubbed his head, "I will teach you this kind of knowledge slowly."

Little Ace's dignified expression was full of entanglements—it's over, he doesn't want to go to class at all!

This time, Andrea ignored little Ace's reluctance, but looked at Tom and asked with a worried look on her face, "So... Mr. Tom, will you regret building that ship?"

"How is it possible!" The gray-bearded murloc with a simple and honest appearance laughed, his eyes sparkling, "I am very honored to be able to contribute to a man like Roger!" [Note 1]

【39】

After Andrea thanked Mr. Tom, she took Ace and left.

It's as if I just sent my son to meet the famous world's number one shipbuilder out of pure feeling, and then asked about the story of One Piece Roger out of curiosity.

She came and left quietly, pretending not to notice the prying eyes during the conversation.

During the construction period, Mr. Tom was also monitored by people from the world government... Andrea couldn't help but think deeply.

It seems that she needs to pay more attention to protecting Ace's identity.

And little Ace, who didn't know the purpose of his mother bringing him to see Tom, just thought he had heard another story, and he had a leisurely chat with Andrea: "It sounds like Roger is pretty good."

Andrea glanced at him: "Ace, do you want to be someone like Roger in the future?"

"No, I don't want to be a pirate." Little Ace shook his head, his face was full of seriousness—after all, the pirates he saw were basically caught by Andrea since he was a child. Go for the bounty.

In his concept, being a pirate is equivalent to being beaten to death by his mother and then exchanged for money.

"I want to be like a mom when I grow up!"

This sentence made Andrea very happy, her eyes lit up, and her tone was earnest: "Ace, do you want to learn sword?"

At this moment, Andrea had already arranged the training schedule for the next three years in her mind.

And little Ace continued to shake his head: "No, I'm not interested... I just want to be like my mother, take risks and eat delicious food!"

Andrea: "..." I have done many other things!What you said doesn't mean anything to me at all!

But it was agreed not to interfere with the child's future. Although Andrea felt tired, she didn't say anything. She patted the child's head: "You are still young, so you can continue to think about it. You have a future with infinite possibilities. , you can slowly choose the path you want to take the most... Now, let's end the adventure for a while and go home to rest."

"Hey? Back to Mihawk's place?"

"... Cough, no, let's find a new home. Also, it's almost your birthday, what birthday present do you want this time?"

"Hmm... watery meat!"

"...Isn't it enough for you to eat so much today?! Think of something valuable for me! Brat!"

In this way, when Ace ushered in his fourth birthday, Andrea also brought him to the most beautiful country in the East China Sea - Goya Kingdom.