[One Piece] The marshal of online dating

【47】

She woke up to the sound of hunting wind.

In terms of noise and blowing force, the wind was strong, but she couldn't feel the coolness.

She half-opened her eyes in bewilderment, and a few leaves swirled and swirled in front of her; almost at the moment of realization, she stood up suddenly, looking around in horror.

The jungle has deep roots and luxuriant leaves, and the thick and thick trees of the coiled and crouching dragon tower into the sky, and the top tree canopy covers the sky and the sun, taking away the light and darkening the forest. Hidden in the winding trails among the lush branches and leaves, countless forks are irregular like a maze.

Is this... a dream?

When she is uneasy, she will subconsciously grab the necklace, which is the source of her sense of security.

Isn't she in the room?

The last memory before falling asleep is the gradually merging shadow of the necklace that suddenly emits bright light, like the superposition of two worlds.

There was a vague guess in her heart, but it was just too unimaginable, but fortunately she was calmly going too far at the moment.

The country of Wano is a country shrouded in mystery. All things are blessed by gods, ghosts and ghosts, tribes who master ancient magic arts in an unpredictable and profound way, a family that is cursed from birth, and twelve treasures that turn into human forms in the middle of the night. All kinds of things are true and false. A legend with a long history.

She was under the influence of her mother's knees when she was young, and she has a strong ability to accept the unknown in the world.

She stroked the jade glass hanging on her chest, the last thing her mother left her, something that could be called the God's Stone, it must not be that simple, but it was triggered for some reason.

Xingxiang wanted to inspect the forest first, maybe she could find a clue, but when she tried to get down from the tree, there was something invisible that restricted her, she couldn't step out of this place, she could only move on the spot.

She is stuck.

It doesn't matter even if she is trapped, she can still observe this place with the advantage of the upper field of vision, maybe, she can wait for the passing wanderers.

——No matter what kind of situation you encounter, you must be calm and self-sufficient, stay awake, and analyze the battle report reasonably.

This was what Sakaski said when he admonished his subordinates, and she silently memorized it.

She waited until the sun was dusk, the horizon in the distance ignited a fire-like glow, the vast night was gradually covering, the forest was suddenly silent, only the rustling of fallen leaves could be heard.

The subtle sound of the soles of the shoes stepping on the dead branches is very clear in the silent forest at this moment. Xingli raised her vigilance and stared down. She must judge the identity and character of the other party from all external conditions such as the expression, clothing and movements, so as to ensure that she will not cause harm to her. Only then can she ask for help, if she encounters a pirate, her rash actions will be her own death.

In just half a year, she has grown from a little girl who was so flustered that she couldn't even hold a gun when encountering robbers, to now she can calmly analyze her own situation and judge the gap between the enemy and us. She is calm and reliable, thanks to Sakalski's subtle influence guidance.

A small figure stepped into this area. He was wearing a khaki justice hat and a dark red shirt that was unfurled. With the dust and damage after the battle, he looked a little embarrassed.

The short knife in his hand cut through the weeds in front of him from time to time, his technique was clean and neat.

Turned out to be a child?

He doesn't look like a child at all, even though the detailed facial features can't be seen clearly under the dark forest, he can vaguely see the gloomy and gloomy face that should show the innocence of a child.

...It really looks like my dear, Anri thought wildly.

I hope that the child will not be so old in the future, and let her enjoy the joy of being a mother.

【48】

Xingli couldn't get rid of her habitual thinking. She thought that even if a child had an aggressive power, she would not be able to cause any harm, or that she was pregnant and had a natural affinity for children.

In short, she shouted at the figure who had already walked under the tree without hesitation.

"kid--"

The wind blew rustlingly, and the children below didn't raise their heads.

This is awkward.

"Little, kid?" Xingli called out again, but there was still no response.

Her voice is consciously not high, but it is definitely a very abrupt existence in this quiet forest. At this time, she also sensed that something was wrong. Could it be...she doesn't 'exist' in this world?

She broke off a branch and threw it at the figure that was about to go away below.

The silvery white arc flashed across in an instant, and the lingering cold light cut the branch into countless pieces and dropped it to the ground. The little boy looked up vigilantly, taking a standard defensive posture.

Xingli, who was sitting on the branch, met his eyes, but his dark pupils pierced her directly, as if he saw her as nothing, which made Xingli more sure of the guess in his heart.

As if he didn't see anything unusual, his brows loosened slightly, but he still didn't let go of his guard, and jumped up from the branch he was stepping on in a few steps.

The place where he settled was only a few steps away from Xingli, she could see him, but he couldn't see her; now that the first guess was verified, then the other ideas are likely to be the same.

Xingli picked it up vigorously, and the jade necklace fell off her neck, and she tied it to the branch.

Among the clusters of lush leaves, the jade glass has its own brilliance, and its magnificent color is both real and illusory. It is a unique and rare treasure, like a firefly in the dark night, which quickly attracted his attention.

His eyes landed here. It stands to reason that he should be more cautious when such a luxurious thing appears in such a place, but somehow, as if there was something invisible guiding him, he reached out to grab the necklace, and the jade shone brightly in his hand. More prosperously, a figure gradually appeared after the bright light.

He was so frightened that he took a few steps back and almost fell under the tree, his face was full of confusion of subverted cognition.

"……ghost?"

Anri, who was happy to be finally seen, froze.

"I'm the one who got here by mistake," she said.

After a moment of panic, the young boy resumed his defensive posture, and said forcefully, "No matter who you are, get out of here."

Seeing Xingli's aggrieved expression, he couldn't hold back his tough face, and stubbornly added another sentence.

"The foggy forest is dangerous at night, you can't stay here."

"It turns out that you are concerned about me. It's really dishonest."

She immediately frowned and smiled happily.

"Annoying." His complexion suddenly became gloomy, and he lowered the dagger in a threatening posture, but missed, his hand penetrated her body in a straight line, his eyes widened, and it was rare to show his childishness at his age.

"Liar! You are obviously a ghost!"

She sighed, "Well, I guess I'm probably in the state of a soul body now, which is indeed a bit... similar to what you think. Anyway, can you do me a favor?"

"What?" He was wary.

"Take it out." She pointed to the necklace in his palm.

"Why don't you take it out yourself?" He became more vigilant, loosening his grip on the necklace, as if holding a hot potato that might be thrown out at any time.

... Although this child is young, he is like a trained soldier, always on guard. Judging from the external analysis, he is likely to be alone. She doesn't guess what he has experienced, just such a stubborn fire of life, Xingli was inexplicably moved.

As a mother who is about to become a mother, when she meets a young child, she always feels a little more sympathetic, and her voice softens a little.

"I can't move with it, I'm stuck here, I can only ask you."

He was silent for a while, quietly looking at the expensive necklace in the palm of his hand, pretending to be mocking.

"Don't underestimate children, it's too stupid to trust someone you meet for the first time."

This little boy made no secret of his sharpness, covered in thorns, she hugged him gently with a smile, even the thorns of a hedgehog are soft when they are relaxed.

"Thank you."

"Let, let me go." After being stunned, he hurriedly broke free from her embrace, his face dark and red.

【49】

After he left the area with the necklace, as expected, Xingli was able to move, and she happily followed behind the young boy without any restrictions, stepping on his shadow step by step, without saying a word to each other.

The night was drifting down, and the environment was too quiet, Xingli looked at the front of him pursing his lips and pretending to be an old man, and took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Can you tell me your name?"

"Isn't it basic manners to announce your family name before asking the other person's name?" He squinted over, unceremoniously.

...what an indescribable child.

She said, "My name is Xingli."

"Anri?" He murmured, "Strange name, from Wano Country?"

Xingli opened her eyes slightly, surprised that he was able to guess the country through a name at such a young age, but guessing the situation he might be in, she felt that it was expected that he was so smart.

There is never any benevolence and righteousness in this world, if you don't learn to be smart, you will die.

"Little friend, you are very good, but you should call me sister." She patted his head with a tone of coaxing a child.

"Oh, auntie."

Anri, "..."

Is it true that children are such an annoying existence QAQ?

Xing Li, whose impression of children only stays in those gentle and quiet girls in Puji City, feels that the three views are about to collapse.

"Can you tell me your name now?" she muttered with a pouted face.

The young boy in front looked straight ahead with a sullen face, and said without turning his head.

"My name is Sakalski."