A week passed in the blink of an eye. Andy's Log Pose was fully charged, and it was time for him to leave Erguotou Mountain. As if sensing his departure, Madame Serena and Miss Xiliya temporarily set aside their differences and personally cooked a feast of local dishes for him. Andy happily accepted. That night, he ate with a full heart, savoring the food and the warm hospitality.
The next morning, the two women meticulously attended to Andy, treating him like a child about to embark on a long journey. Their doting care made him reluctant to leave. At the front door, the two women held tightly to his arms, their eyes filled with affection and sadness, as if his leaving would take away all the light in their lives.
"Wuwuwu… Red Hawk, will you come back for us in the future?" Miss Xiliya asked, sobbing as tears welled up in her eyes.
Madame Serena was also crying uncontrollably, her body trembling slightly. "Red Hawk, you must come back for us," she said with a choked voice. "We still have a lot of fine wine here that you haven't tasted yet. And last night, you even said our wine was the most delicious in the world."
"Alright, alright, I'll definitely come back for you. Look at your eyes, they're all swollen from crying, like two little bunnies," Andy said with a smile, gently comforting them.
"Thank you, Andy. We'll wait for you to come back," Miss Xiliya said. Her crying stopped instantly, and her eyes sparkled with surprise and anticipation.
Madame Serena was too excited to speak. She pulled Andy's head down and gave him a fervent farewell kiss, as if trying to pour her soul into it.
Seeing this, Xiliya was momentarily startled, then a hint of unwillingness flashed in her eyes. That woman, Serena! After Madame Serena let go, Xiliya, not caring about anything else, also fiercely kissed Andy's cheek. She lingered, pouring out her reluctance before letting go with a look of contentment.
"You two rascals, you're really bold. Aren't you afraid of suffocating me?" Andy said, feigning anger as he glared at them.
Madame Serena covered her mouth and chuckled, her laughter like silver bells. "We just wanted to leave Red Hawk with a sweet memory so you'll never forget us."
"Exactly, exactly. Red Hawk, goodbye!" Miss Xiliya said, slowly letting go of Andy's hand. She knew that he was truly leaving this time. Madame Serena also let go, and Andy instantly felt the warmth disappear from both sides of his body.
"Madame Serena, Miss Xiliya, don't worry, I will definitely come back for you!" Andy's voice was firm and powerful, as if proclaiming his promise to the entire world. Under their deeply affectionate and moved gazes, Andy turned and left Madame Serena's house with firm steps. He arrived at the port, launched his jet ski, and sped toward the next island, a silhouette gradually fading into the horizon.
After Andy left, Madame Serena and Miss Xiliya walked into the house, a relieved smile on both their faces. They exchanged glances, seeing the satisfaction of achieving their goal in each other's eyes.
"Now, no one on the island should dare to bother us anymore, right?" Xiliya said excitedly.
"Many people must have heard Red Hawk's words just now. Unless they're suicidal, they'll never dare to provoke us again!" Madame Serena said confidently, her head held high.
"Yes, finally we can live a peaceful life. Alas... I wonder if Red Hawk will really come back for us," Xiliya sighed, a hint of loneliness in her eyes.
Madame Serena mercilessly poured cold water on her. "Don't have such fantasies, Xiliya. Red Hawk is so smart; he must have seen through our intentions long ago, which is why he deliberately spoke so loudly. For a great man like him, his future is destined not to lack women. Whether he remembers us again is hard to say."
"I know, I was just thinking aloud," Xiliya said, a little embarrassed, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"Stop daydreaming. The Berries Red Hawk gave us this time are enough for us to live comfortably for the rest of our lives. From now on, just live peacefully," Madame Serena said earnestly.
"Mhm, I understand." Xiliya looked up, her eyes firm, and nodded forcefully.
Meanwhile, the sea breeze whistled. Andy sped away from Erguotou Mountain on his jet ski like an arrow leaving a bow. The azure sea glittered under the sunlight, waves surged, and the jet ski cut through them, splashing sparkling water. After being doted on for several days, being alone now felt strangely unaccustomed; the silence around him made him feel a little dazed.
But thinking of Oro and Hanafza, Andy's eyes instantly lit up with excitement. The Warlord Hanafza, who never even appeared in the show and was defeated by Ace, was his next target. And this guy's bounty is as high as 400 million Berries! 400 million! He was truly craving it!
The next island was Volunt Icefield, which was also the location of the Floran Kingdom. Volunt Icefield, a winter island very similar to Drum Island, yet unique. Drum Island is covered by thick white snow all year round, while Volunt Icefield is a complete world of ice. It never snows here, but the severe cold never dissipates year-round. Even the plants on the island have the deep azure of an icefield, as if meticulously painted by nature. The animals on the island have evolved incredibly sharp claws to adapt to this slippery environment.
Andy's heart was full of anticipation for this magical world. He seemed to already see that crystal-clear blue world and hear the miserable screams of Hanafza and Oro. As he thought about it, he twisted the throttle, and the jet ski, like an arrow released from a bow, sped at full throttle toward Volunt Icefield, leaving only a long white wake behind.
At this time, on Volunt Icefield, in a natural Winter Harbor city of the Floran Kingdom, the cold wind howled, and icicles hung from the eaves, glinting in the sunlight. Hanafza and Vice Admiral Vlad had already met here and, with the cooperation of Oro's guard army, made thorough preparations, just waiting for Andy to walk into their trap. Today, as soon as Andy left Erguotou Mountain, the news quickly reached their ears. This time, they were determined to keep Andy permanently on Volunt Icefield!
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