La la la, hello everyone, I am the spirit of the Going Merry, the very soul of the ship itself.
Well… I shouldn't be this cheerful.
I just witnessed my crew arguing and separating. On top of that, my body creaks with old injuries, osteoporosis, and fatigue. Even floating a short distance leaves me winded.
Hiss…
I feel miserable…
Cough! Cough!
But that doesn't matter!
After all, I am the spirit of this ship, optimistic to the core!
Hehe, I've even soared into the sky! Isn't that incredible?
Hehehe, don't praise me too much, I'll get shy.
La la la la…
By the way, that Liar King was captured by the enemy. Do Destroyer King and the others even know? He's such a troublesome fellow. What should I do here all alone? Maybe I, the spirit, should go ashore and tell them!
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Idiot, did you really believe that? I'm a ship spirit. How could I ever set foot on land?
Hehe, I tricked you!
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Oh no, the waves are growing bigger and the sea rising fast. My anchor is still holding me down below. How will I manage?
Who can help lift me free?
Woo, woo…
The anchor is so heavy! I can't pull it up alone! Help!
Liar King, Destroyer King, Smiling King, Training King, Chef King, Navigation Queen, Reading Queen, Little Reindeer…
Who will save me?
The seawater threatens to drag me under.
Gurgle, gurgle…
Hoo, hoo… That was close! I'm free!
Hehe, lucky me. Liar King forgot to replace the old anchor chain. Just in time, the waves snapped it and set me free.
This ship truly has luck and longevity! Hehe, the ship everyone trusts most.
But…
When I surfaced, I must have slammed into something. Some cracks widened, and it hurts… so much.
Cough, cough… I must stop worrying. I need to find my troublesome companions.
Ah? How do I sense them? Perhaps a telepathic connection?
Hiss… that feels awkward.
Hehe, I found them!
But… they're already gone? Wow, they're fast!
Huh, they're riding a unique ship. Sharp teeth, how cool!
Wow… For a ship to have teeth, that's amazing. My own face only smiles—no teeth.
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Strange, what are they planning? They left without waiting for me.
Did they not need me anymore? Leaving on another ship first? Impossible! I'm their favorite, their most trusted companion!
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They shouldn't… right…
Sigh… why do I feel sad all of a sudden?
Cheer up, Merry! You are an optimistic ship spirit!
A few old ships are docked nearby. Maybe I can learn what happened.
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Ah, they rode a sea train to rescue Reading Queen! I knew it. My companions would never abandon me.
They did warn me to leave quickly. Bigger waves and storms are approaching.
Waves? Ha! I'm not afraid. I told them about my feat of reaching the sky and the Sky Sea, and they laughed, claiming I was bragging.
Please, I am an honest ship spirit! I do not exaggerate like Liar King.
However, the place my companions are heading is called the Ship's Forbidden Zone. A deadly vortex where powerful ship spirits vanish, sinking to the ocean floor as ghost ships.
Ghost ships… scary.
But I am the Going Merry. I've been to the sky. A mere vortex cannot frighten me. My crew is rescuing a friend, and I must go too. We are companions!
La la la…
Turn around, Merry Go, and head for the Death Vortex Zone.
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Huh? What's happening? Did I faint?
Cough, cough… my body aches. I landed atop a heap of old wreckage. The waves must have slammed me while I was unconscious. My heart hurts… so much it feels like I cannot breathe.
Huh… do I even need to breathe? Then fine.
These cursed waves! Next time, I will punish them.
Without seawater to keep me afloat, how will I find my companions?
Hey, Merry Go, awaken your potential!
Grow… legs? Hands?
…
Damn, nothing happened. Ships are clumsy out of the water. Who will help me? My companions are waiting.
Is anyone kind enough to help?
Huh, is that a man holding tools? A shipwright?
Hey! Uncle with the bandage! Save me! I need to sail to my crew!
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Wow, he came! Kind uncle, help me repair! I'm ready to set sail!
He seems to understand me.
A ship with a broken keel, yet still strong and tenacious… he must be talking about me.
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Am I completely broken?
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No wonder my crew argued about me.
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My heart feels beyond repair.
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I can no longer safely carry them to the next island…
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Will I be separated from everyone here? It's a little sad.
La la la, don't be sad, Merry Go! You are optimistic! Your mission is not over.
Go pick up your companions and bring them back.
Hehe, this is something only I can do!
I am everyone's favorite Going Merry.
Hey, uncle! I still want to sail! One last time! Please fix me!
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Wow, uncle, your craftsmanship is amazing! Better than Liar King!
Hehe, do you want to be the shipwright for our pirate crew? With you around, I won't worry about the ship being damaged again.
Uncle's repairs are incredible! I feel much stronger now.
Off I go! Thank you!
Companions, don't worry! I'm coming!
Above the surging waves, the small ship sped past Marine warships, heading straight to its crew.
Forward!
Look below, quickly…
Hehe, I'm here!
Everyone, let's return together. Continue our sea adventure. I'm here to pick you up!
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