Captain – Chapter 420 – Understood, Captain

Breaking a promise once—it seemed to refer to just one specific statement, but in reality, it meant any promise he had made after falling in love with her, every word he had spoken, and even… the act of falling in love with her itself.

This truly was… an enormous “privilege.”

“Of course, just to be clear, this is only if you want to. Don’t go around spreading rumors that I’m trying to drive you away.”

After her solemn statement ended, Roy immediately raised her hand, speaking as if to clear herself of any relationship or responsibility, seemingly very concerned about saving face.

But Caine knew this was her specialty, a method to ease the atmosphere. How could someone like her actually care about saving face?

But the privilege she gave…

Thinking about the words “break your promise” in the young woman’s speech, the First Mate couldn’t help but furrow his brow, adding solemnity to his already cold expression.

Like pondering the philosophical question of “to be or not to be.”

Philosophy always comes from the clouds and goes into the mist, never finding exact answers, utterly baffling people, just like Caine’s current feelings.

It should be noted that nearly two months ago, Roy had brought up this issue as well.

But at that time, her stance was that even if all the crew left, at worst she would row a small wooden boat by herself and continue forward.

But the hidden meaning was that since he couldn’t bear to leave her anyway, he would still have to accompany her, and provide the ship and the manpower.

At that time, her decision to tell the crew members the truth and let them decide whether to stay or leave was because she felt the road ahead was dangerous and didn’t want to use them as pawns anymore or repeat past mistakes.

But now, she had placed this “opportunity” before him.

What did this indicate?

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It showed that after meeting the Lady, her intentions had changed again.

And this also indicated that the hidden dangers in the voyage ahead far exceeded what the young woman had imagined, which led to this turning point.

Having quickly reached this conclusion, Caine’s brow didn’t relax but instead furrowed even tighter. After remaining silent for a long time, he finally spoke: “Captain, I think… you must know my answer.”

Hearing this, seeing that the First Mate seemed to have a “questioning” attitude, Roy’s raised hand lowered slightly, her fingers fidgeting, and her gaze wandering to who knows where: “Is, is that so? I thought at least you would…”

As she spoke, the young woman’s tone grew lower, and her raised hand sank even further. But before she could put her hand down and change the subject, the young man grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer.

From then on, her gaze could no longer evade.

“At least what? At least consider it?”

The First Mate’s voice was somewhat cold, and those sea-blue eyes seemed to have signs of gathering storm clouds. Seeing this situation, the captain couldn’t help but twitch her eye corner, feeling quite guilty: “Shouldn’t you?”

Hearing this, the young man was no longer angry. Even his tightly furrowed brow relaxed, and then, as if discovering something marvelous, he raised his eyebrows high.

As if asking, what do you think?

The First Mate didn’t respond, which made the captain, who had been mentally preparing her response, quite uncomfortable. She could only force herself to maintain eye contact with him.

This scene, to outsiders, seemed filled with tension, as if they might come to blows at any moment. However, having grown accustomed to the captain and First Mate’s quarrels, the crew didn’t find it strange, only secretly moving further away.

You two can argue or make a scene if you want, but please don’t involve us. Oh, and it’s best not to drink either—cleaning up afterward is troublesome.

These were the thoughts of the duty sailor.

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Can’t they stop arguing? They’ve barely had a few days of peace, why are they starting again?

On the lookout post, Daniel, noticing this scene, couldn’t help but worry again.

“Meow.”

Curled up on the side of the captain’s cabin, the Siamese cat who heard the commotion turned to look, but quickly turned back, finding it utterly uninteresting.

What a boring emotional issue. Rather than arguing, they might as well sleep.

So thought the cat.

Even after countless ages, it still felt that sleeping was the most interesting thing a living being could do or experience, far more comfortable than scheming against each other or fighting back and forth.

Well, perhaps it was just lazy, like that constantly sleeping dragon.

“Alright, you can let go now. You’ve been holding on long enough.”

After who knows how long of this standoff, the captain finally couldn’t take it anymore. She lowered her head slightly, her gaze faintly flickering, feeling she had suffered enough embarrassment.

As the captain, being grabbed by the First Mate like this, like a thief caught in the act, was quite face-losing. Shouldn’t he be satisfied by now?

Although, face isn’t something you can eat…

The young woman’s thoughts began to wander again, partly wondering why he wasn’t letting go, when suddenly she felt a hand on her waist and warm breath approaching. She couldn’t help but widen her eyes, looking at the approaching face.

“I said, you…”

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The young woman naturally couldn’t finish speaking, just like many of their previous arguments, they could only argue halfway, and afterward came…

Yet another kissing episode.

She really didn’t know what the point was.

Her wrist was released, and the hand that had been grabbing her now caressed her cheek. Roy thought silently, then went to embrace the young man’s neck.

For those who remained calm during the previous scene, the crew members were also not much moved by the young couple’s public display of affection, ignoring onlookers. They merely shrugged and then averted their gazes.

Logically speaking, pirates rarely marry, let alone bring lovers aboard ship. That would be subject to punishment and mockery by others.

But… who told this captain and First Mate to be such anomalies among pirates? They didn’t dare laugh, let alone interfere.

Better to focus on their own work.

Of course, to say there was absolutely no reaction in their hearts would be impossible.

Every pirate who witnessed this scene privately lamented, thinking that perhaps the rule against bringing women aboard ship wasn’t just because of bad luck, but also to prevent them from becoming too envious?

Why can’t you two show some restraint and take your affection to the captain’s cabin?

The sailors on deck had complex feelings, but the two who were passionately kissing were completely unaware, or rather, even if they knew, they wouldn’t care. They were fully immersed in feeling the love conveyed by each other.

Only after the Mermaid had sailed quite a distance did the two slowly separate.

Smacking her lips, feeling the very faint taste of blood, looking at the slight crack on the First Mate’s lip, Roy crossed her arms and leaned against the ship’s railing, the corners of her mouth curling into a satisfied arc, like a victorious little wolf.

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Like a winner saying, that’s what you get for not giving me face earlier.

In response, Caine merely wiped the blood with his finger, showing no reaction.

“So… you really don’t want the chance to break your promise? I warn you, if you miss this village, there won’t be another shop.”

“At the very least, if you don’t use it immediately, you can still keep it in hand, right?”

Having asked, seeing the First Mate unmoved, the captain continued to persuade patiently.

“No need.”

Seeing she seemed endless, the First Mate finally couldn’t help but speak up to refuse.

Seemingly having anticipated this—well, this answer didn’t need guessing—Roy finally dropped that look of enticing a child with candy. She slightly raised her chin and said with a smile: “Then it’s settled.”

“Since that’s the case, don’t regret it later, and don’t think you can’t help. Your company and loyalty are already rare and precious things. Besides, if you weren’t here…”

She paused, as if somewhat embarrassed. The captain turned her head slightly, looking at the gradually appearing reefs and islets on the sea, and said softly: “I really don’t know if I could have made it this far.”

“So, don’t be like this anymore.”

With these words, the young woman turned back to face him, looking at the young man, wanting to get a response.

The First Mate’s answer naturally came without hesitation.

“Understood, Captain.”