Captain – Chapter 637 – It Remains Quiet As Before

Human hearts are always complex—this truth was proven once again.

After hearing the girl’s proposal, or rather promise, those who had originally worried that the islands would be dominated by her single hand after the Great Captain’s retirement were now displeased instead.

Although this transfer of power, and the transmission of deeper beliefs hidden beneath, didn’t proceed as peacefully and naturally as they had hoped, like past history.

But undoubtedly, Roy, who had participated in the meeting and caused everything to happen…

Was also the future that person had chosen for the islands.

Therefore, those present absolutely could not accept her simply abandoning everything and leaving.

Moreover, among the crowd, although most had come to prevent any single faction from becoming too powerful, there were also many who genuinely supported her from the heart.

These people were either old subordinates of Captain Gerard, or followers who had received that person’s guidance and help and viewed him as the islands’ legitimate heir. Only in the past, due to the agreement between the Great Captain and that old myth, they had never stepped onto the stage.

But today, with the old king abdicating and the storm this would generate sweeping across the islands.

They naturally had to emerge and build a wall for the girl.

One-person rule was rejected, and being a hands-off boss was also impossible. The current situation had fallen into a dilemma, and Roy and her companion could only exchange helpless glances.

Caine had no objection to the captain’s decision.

Never mind the legendary position he’d held for only a short time—he hadn’t even wanted to be the Imperial Lion for her sake back then. Besides, he could guess her thoughts.

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As she calculated, perhaps in three years, perhaps even sooner, they could truly settle all curses and old matters. At that time, they should naturally pursue their own lives rather than clinging to power and staying in the islands.

Of course, if they failed… then these so-called seats would be meaningless anyway.

Due to everyone’s stance, even though Roy was reluctant, she had to enter a conference room arranged by the inn and discuss with representatives chosen by the crowd.

Though perhaps “haggling” would be more accurate.

In this meeting, participants led by the old captain named “Guy” and her father’s former helmsman confirmed that this was indeed her plan.

And not some scheme or bargaining chip to make negotiations more favorable to herself.

So the “scheduled” meeting process changed again, from previously persuading the girl to disperse power to coaxing her like a child not to willfully abandon everything.

Finally, only when the girl agreed that even when they thought she had “grown tired” of it all, she and the first mate would retain their legendary seats and would step forward when great changes occurred in the world situation, were people satisfied.

She could ignore major and minor affairs, could treat it as an honorary position not counted among the seven voting rights, but no matter what, she shouldn’t and had no reason to forget the islands.

Compared to Auran, this was her home.

With everything concluded, the gathered dignitaries naturally dispersed or gathered for follow-up discussions, and Roy and her companion finally regained their leisure.

Walking on streets that were still somewhat restrained but had regained seven-tenths of their past liveliness, Roy ignored the reverent and admiring gazes from surrounding pirates, stretched lazily on her own, feeling that even combat wasn’t this exhausting.

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Having to deal with so many elders and power holders with various agendas tired even her out.

“So Captain, shall we return to the ship next?”

Seeing the girl had been “tormented” quite a bit and was even showing rare fatigue since awakening, Caine suggested softly, thinking it would be better among the crew.

Waving her hand and making a refusing “mm” sound, Roy looked toward the distant open city gate and said: “No, let’s first find a place to set the venue for the wedding banquet.”

Hearing this, the first mate nodded in agreement, but after a moment, still couldn’t help saying: “I thought for this banquet, you’d still choose the Great Captain’s palace.”

These two instances of “still” made the captain somewhat displeased.

She glanced at the young man and said irritably: “Once is enough for that kind of thing. I’m not really a childish brat who has to snatch everything of his.”

I think you’re quite like one though.

Caine didn’t respond to this, only silently thinking that “childish brat” was a good nickname.

“Besides, although that palace is nice, it’s ultimately in the city. Many of our members will come, which is quite inconvenient, and operating under cover of night isn’t always foolproof.”

“Also, I’ve long had a place in mind.”

“For five or six years now.”

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After hearing all these reasons, the first mate showed no expression on his face but was convinced in his heart that the last one was the most important, while unconsciously asking her:

“Five or six years ago? But according to what you said before, weren’t you still a young man then?”

“Already thinking about marriage?”

After saying this, Caine felt a pain in his waist and couldn’t help but suck in cold air.

Withdrawing her hand expressionlessly, the captain looked at him like an idiot: “Stupid, who would think about being married off back then? It was about marrying, marrying—do you understand?”

“No, but you were only thirteen or fourteen then, already thinking about wedding ceremonies?”

Hearing the first mate’s retaliatory response with hidden meaning, the girl lightly “hmph”ed: “Mind your own business.”

During their bickering, the two had already left the city gate, entered the forest, and walked a good distance before finally seeing the giant dragon and cat lying in the same positions.

Of course, they hadn’t been lying here all night.

Before Roy left last night, she had instructed them that as long as they didn’t cause too much trouble, they could play freely on the island or in nearby waters.

At this moment, the giant dragon was dripping with water, obviously having just flown back from some waters not long ago, while in contrast, the completely dry Siamese cat had definitely not moved.

“Trouble you to go back to the ship and tell everyone there’s no problem and they can come ashore. Also have Ben bring some people over—fly west from here and you can find me.”

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Lightly stroking the giant dragon’s head, Roy thought of something and added with a smile: “Oh, the ship is moored at the entrance to the inner sea. You’ll like our new home.”

“Its bow can fit at least three of you lying down.”

Hearing this, curiosity and excitement flashed in the dragon’s eyes. Without waiting for the cat to object that it wasn’t a messenger, it placed the cat on its head and flew away.

After doing this, the captain led the young man westward through the forest where the moisture had receded, stepping on scattered sunlight, never telling him their destination throughout.

Whether she was still sulking or wanted to keep that place treasured in her heart as a surprise.

For him, and for herself who could finally realize her past vision.

The two traveled quietly, only creating the “rustling” sounds of leaves and bushes brushing against clothing and the light sounds of fallen branches being crushed underfoot, like a quiet, beautiful nocturne.

Who knows how long the nocturne played before Roy finally led the first mate out of the forest.

So their view suddenly opened up, revealing ruins spread before them—no tree shadows visible, but covered with weeds and puddles, everything speaking of desolation and vicissitudes.

And in the center of these ruins, under the warm sunlight, a tall, relatively intact building stood quietly, still showing traces of past glory.

It was an ancient theater.