With the help of Marina and the others, we decided to head for the place indicated by the treasure map.
　It seems that we can reach our destination in half a day if we hurry.

　On the other hand, the sea god, who was watching our conversation, raised his voice.

I'm going back to the roost. I'm going back to the roost, and you can take me back there.

"Yes, thank you very much.

"'Thank you very much.

"...... See you later, sea god! ...... It was fun to travel on the sea with you, Sea God.

　We can't keep letting the sea god keep us company.
　Thank you just for getting us here.

　We waved him off as he rode back through the raging waves.

　So we boarded a new pirate ship at the marina and resumed our sea journey.

　After a while of sailing, Anya, the village apprentice who was accompanying us, suddenly noticed something.

　Anya walked up to Marina, the captain of the pirate ship.

"Well, Marina-san. That ring is...

"What?　What ring are you talking about, this ring I'm wearing?　What's wrong with it?

　When Anya saw the ring on Marina's ring finger on her right hand, she looked stunned.

　Then Anya held out her own hand in front of Marina.
　In her hand was also a ring.

　Anya's ring and Marina's ring.
　The two rings were very similar.
　They were like a pair of rings.

"Oh, ......?　That looks like my ring. Your name is Anya, right? Where did you get that ring?

"This is a ring that has been passed down from generation to generation in our village. It's been in the possession of every hero since I inherited it from my master. I was going to give it back, but he told me to keep it for myself. According to village lore, a pirate once left it in the village as a thank you for saving his life.

"Wow, a pirate. ....... So there might be some kind of connection with this one of mine.

　Marina said this, and raised her right hand above her head.
　The sun's rays reflected off the ring, making it shine brightly.

　But Anya said, "No," and shook her head.

But Anya shakes her head and says, "Yes, but that's not it. I've heard that the pirates originally left a pair of rings in the village. Then one day, one of the rings was lost and only one was left in the village.

"...... What is it? Are you saying that you took it from the village?

　Marina glared at Anya with a stern look in her eyes.
　But Anya shook her head again.

No, the ring was lost with my sister, who was lost at sea when I was very young. By chance, my sister was playing in the sea with the ring in her hand when she somehow disappeared from the eyes of the adults in the village. She was never found, and the village now believes that my sister is dead.

What the heck is ......?　What the hell is ....... that? This ring was given to me by my father. My father died and I took over as captain of this ship...

I don't know, I don't know. ...... If my sister were still alive, she'd be about Marina's age, I think. ......

"Oh, ......?　That's .......

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

What are you talking about, brother?

　Rio comes up to me and asks, I kind of stroke his head, which has just come to an easy place to stroke.
I nodded my head, which was in a good spot.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to do.　If you ask me, the two of them look pretty much alike. ....... But why ......?

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm so excited about this.

Maybe that's what he meant. I don't really know, but it's a sign.

　While listening to my reply, Iris made a pleasant "nyaa" sound.

　I've gotten into the habit of stroking the heads of my students, by the way.

　It's good that my students don't mind, or even like to be petted, but I'm afraid that I tend to do the same thing to other people.

　For your information, Mayfa said "...... me too, big brother" without any context and tugged on the hem of my swim trunks, and I patted her, and she said "...... this, this" and looked satisfied. He looked satisfied.

　But that's beside the point.
　As for Anya and Marina, well...

　It seems that both of them did not go any further into the matter, and let the conversation fizzle out.

　Marina was called over by a sailor, and Anya was coming back towards us.

"Anya, are you sure?



Yes. I don't know if she really is. I don't even know if she really is. I only said it because I thought it might be possible. If you think about it calmly, that's what usually happens.

　It seems that Anya has sorted it out in her mind.
　Then I won't say anything about it.

　And so the voyage continued.
　The next thing I heard was this.

"But Miss, are you sure you're going to make it through the 'Demon Zone'?

　It was one of the strong male heroes who said this to Captain Marina on the deck.

　When Marina heard this, she became a bit grumpy and glared at him.

What is it?　Do you have a problem with my decision?　Who is the current captain of this ship, tell me.

"Well, Miss... But you were told by your predecessors never to venture into the "Demon Sea". It worked the first time, but if you keep charging into the danger zone like that...

　When Marina heard this, she clucked her tongue and then stomped her foot in annoyance.

I'll ask you one more time. Who is the current captain of this pirate ship?

"Oh, Miss .......

Who determines the ship's course now? My father, or the previous captain?

...... Sorry. It's Miss.

That's all you need to know. Now, get back to your post.

Hey, .......

　The man slumped his shoulders and trudged back to his post.

　I went to the brave man and asked him about it.

I went to the brave man and asked him what the 'demon sea' was.

"Ah, my guest. It's an old tradition among us pirates. It's said that we must never go near the "demon sea" we're heading for. It's said that a 'sea devil' will appear and sink the ship in no time at all.

"Sea Devil" ......?　Are you sure about that?

No, it's a legend, gentlemen. It's just that all the ships avoid it, so we don't know the truth. I still hear about a ship that said it was going to the "demon sea" to test its mettle, and was never seen again. I don't know if that's true, though, because it was said at a bar.

　I see.
　I went to ask Marina about it.

　Then Marina looked at the sea in the distance and said, "I know what I'm talking about.

I know what I'm talking about. But I think most of that stuff is superstition. We were able to get Captain Mithril's treasure map because we attacked waters that no one else could get to because of similar legends.

　The marina paused there and then, looking more sharply ahead at the ship, said.

You'll be able to find out more about the best way to get the most out of your business. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.

Well, that's true.

Right?　That's what I'm thinking. I think that the whole "Demon Sea" thing was a hoax perpetrated by Captain Mithril himself. Cowardly pirates who can't venture out for fear of superstition won't get the treasure.

　I see.
　I think Marina has a point.

"By the way, Captain Marina, do you know what exactly is this 'sea demon' that appears in the 'demon sea'?

"Well, according to the legend, it's a big octopus or a squid. I don't think there's any such thing, though.

　So, if it exists, it's probably a giant octopus or a kraken.
　So, if they existed, they would be Giant Octopus or Kraken.

　I glanced at my students.
　Rio, Iris, Maifa, and Anya, all in swimsuits, were chatting happily on the deck.

　In addition to the three of us, the three of us, in addition to Anya, can handle most of the monsters that exist in this world. .......

　And I understand what Captain Marina is saying.
　It's true that I can't afford to take the long way around in a time-sensitive situation.

　So I decided not to interfere with the route.

　And so, the pirate ship we were on was heading towards the area known as the "Demon Sea"...